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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1977

Page

4

Watson Stings Cards In Ninth For Astros Comeback

Houston defeated St. Louis 4 to 2 as Bob Watson ended a 1-for-23 slump with a three-hit night and a two-run single in the ninth. Lemongello pitched a complete game for the Cardinals, while Ferguson and Watson fueled the late uprising.

ST. Louis Houston Astros Bob Watson Watson Astros St. Louis Cardinals Tom Underwood Houston Mark Lemongello Joe Ferguson Cards Rawly Eastwick Enos Cabell Cesar Cedeno Ferguson Clay Carroll Roger Metzger Lemongello Wilbur Howard Cabell Cedeno Vern Rapp RBI Garry Templeton Templeton Tony

Cowens' 12th-inning homer lifts Royals past Tigers in Detroit

Al Cowens belted a solo shot in the 12th inning, his 16th homer, as Kansas City edged Detroit 5-4 for an eighth straight Royals win. Cowens also had two singles to extend his hitting streak to eight. The Royals tied a club record with 13 of 15 wins and sit two games behind Chicago in the AL West.

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It Isn't Easy Being Yanks' Jackson

Reggie Jackson, a talented, wealthy star, faces hostility in New York as fans boo him at home and on the road. Despite strong stats, including .286 average with 16 homers and 50 RBIs, he endures taunts, rumors, and a publicized incident after an All-Star Game autograph session. Critics contrast his conduct with leadership debates around Thurman Munson.

New York Reggie Jackson Jackson Jackie Robinson Robinson Sal Bando Milwaukee Oakland Brewers Sport Magazine Thurman Munson Munson

Scoreboard Highlights From Saturday and Sunday Games

Baseball action features Cincinnati at Pittsburgh with Capito and Rooker, Atlanta at Chicago with Salomon and Krukow, Philadelphia at San Francisco with Lerch and Knepper, and Houston at St. Louis with Larson and Urrea. Montreal visits Los Angeles as Koosman faces D Acrequisto, while Sunday schedule includes Houston at Chicago and multiple key matchups across the NL and AL divisions with standings notes and pitching leaders.

Cincinnati Capito Pittsburgh Rooker Atlanta Salomon Chicago Krukow Philadelphia Lerch Christenson San Francisco Knepper Houston Larson St. Louis Urrea Montreal Bahnsen Los Angeles Sutton New York Koos East Pet Pitts San Diego

New Faces Glow On LPGA Tour

Hollis Stacy and Nancy Lopez lead at the midway point of the U S Women's Open at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska Minnesota. Stacy carded 1 under 143 to hold a two stroke edge over rookie Lopez who shot 71 for a two round 145. Defending champion JoAnne Carner stands at 146 with Stephenson 147 and several veterans chasing with mid pack scores.

Chaska Minn Hollis Stacy Nancy Lopez Hazeltine National Golf Club Misa Stacy Lopez Stacy Miss Lopez Roswell N.M JoAnne Carner Mrs. Carner Jan Stephenson Pam Higging Pat Bradley Debbie Austin Amy Alcott Cathy Mant Kathy Whitworth Jane Blalock Peggy Conley Miss Conley LPGA Daniel Charleston 8.C Catherine Reynolds Springfield al Geiberger Ben Crenshaw Bruce Lietzke Roger Maltbie Jerry Pate Arnold Palmer

Mexico Legion Eyes Sweep In District Eight Playoff

Mexico Legion seeks a 2-0 lead as it faces Fulton in the District Eight playoff at Hensley Field. Manager Les Tate weighs starting Randy Harrington or David Shrader after game one’s 10-5 Mexico win. Williams, a 40¢ hitter and left fielder, hurt a thumb but is not seen as serious.

Mexico American Legion Fulton Green Field Mexico Legion Legion Les Tate Hensley Field Tate Wellsville Randy Harrington Elsberry David Shrader Mitch Williams Williams

Merchant Win Earns Berth In Title Game

The Mexico Merchants travel to New London Monday to meet an unknown district Class A Intermediate final opponent. The 93 overall team crushed Louisiana 15-0 in five innings behind Bob Bridgford two hit pitching with 13 strikeouts. Mexico had earlier defeated Palmyra 5-3 to reach the district semifinals, scoring three in the first, seven in the second, one in the third and three in the fourth.

Rangers Orioles Billy Hunter Baltimore Orioles Texas Rangers Hunter Baltimore Red Sox Indians Rick Wise Butch Hobson Mexico New London Merchants Louisiana Bob Bridgford Palmyra Bridgford the Merchants

Trevino Leads Canadian Open After Bold 68

Lee Trevino rides luck and hot putting to a four-under 68 and a three stroke lead at the Canadian Open in Oakville. He notes he must improve ball striking soon while praising his scrambling and greens work. Tom Kite and Jack Nicklaus sit three back after 70s as winds test the Glen Abbey course.

Oakville Ont Lee Trevino Trevino Tom Kite Jack Nicklaus Glen Abbey Golf Club Kite Nicklaus

Jury Favors Noll In Atkinson Slander Suit

A San Francisco jury cleared Chuck Noll and the Pittsburgh Steelers of liability in George Atkinson’s 2 million slander claim. The verdict found no malice or reckless disregard in Noll’s comments linking Atkinson to a criminal element in pro football.

San Francisco George Atkinson Pittsburgh Steelers Chuck Noll Noll Steelers Atkinson Oakland Raiders James Macinnis U.S Lynn Swann Latrobe Swann MacInnis Sam Conti

Guthrie Heads I-70 Stock Championship Entry

Janet Guthrie leads the eighth annual I-70 National Championship stock car races Saturday and Sunday on the high-banked half mile near Kansas City. The event is the fifth in the track's Big Six Series, all sanctioned by the American Speed Association Circuit of Champions.

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