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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1976

Page

9

Americans Turn Dark Saturday Into Sunny Sunday At Montreal

The United States mounted a dramatic Olympic revival in Montreal led by Shirley Babashoff who anchored a winning 400 meter freestyle relay as East Germany dominated rowing and track events. Ed Moses set a world record in the 400 hurdles while Russia faced scrutiny over alleged influence and athlete suspensions.

Montreal Shirley Babashoff Edwin Moses East Germany Russia United States Moscow Valeriy Borzov Borzov Mikhail Efimov Valery Borzov

Blind Bogey Tie at Arthur Hills Golf Tourney

John Botkin and Bud Holtcamp tied for top honors in the blind bogey event at Arthur Hills with net 74 after 18 holes. Fred Garnett finished third with 71.

John Botkin Bud Holtcamp Arthur Hills Fred Garnett

City All-Stars To Clash In Softball Series

City League all-stars will clash in a best of three softball series at Green Field tonight. Games are scheduled for 6 pm and 7 pm with trophies presented after the first contest.

Green Field

National League scoreboard and Monday games recap

National League results show New York 10 over Montreal 4 and St Louis 12 over Chicago 3, plus San Diego 6 to Los Angeles 5 and Philadelphia 13 over Pittsburgh 7. Montreal 2 beat New York 1, St Louis 4 defeated Chicago 9. Monday matches include Montreal at Chicago with Stanhouse and Dunning, New York at Philadelphia, Los Angeles at Atlanta, San Francisco at Cincinnati, Pittsburgh at St Louis, San Diego at Houston, and Francisca Montefusco noted for a game in Cincinnati.

Dunning Chicago Renko Stone Los Angels Sutton Atlanta Morton Francisca Montefusco Cincinnati Norman Pittsburgh Reuss A. Louis Wok OP &«T GB Phila Pitts Us New York St. Louis Montreal West Cincinnati Los Ang Houston San Diego San Fran Philadelphia San Francisco

Baseball standings and results from an American League segment

The page shows AL East standings with teams like Baltimore Cleveland Detroit and New York along with West standings for Kansas City Oakland Minnesota and California. It lists Saturday results Detroit 5 Cleveland 4 New York 4 Boston 1 Minnesota 17 Chicago 2 Kansas City 6 Oakland 5 Milwaukee 4 Baltimore 10 California 8 4 Texas 0 3 and Sunday results including Detroit 9-5 Cleveland 14 4 Minnesota 13-4 Chicago 8-7 New York 6-5 Milwaukee 3 Baltimore 1 California 7 Texas 3 10 innings and Monday games at various venues with pitchers Thomas Tiant Hunter Pagan Bare Cak born Mitchell Goltz and others noted.

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A's bats speak loudly in war of words with Royals

Oakland gains a 6 5 victory amid a weekend war of words with Kansas City. Ken McMullen and Phil Garner delivered a seven run first inning, reversing a prior Royals comeback. Amos Otis mocked Chuck Tanner, but Tanner dismissed the taunts as Otis faced the media after Sunday's win. Tenace homered in both weekend games as Oakland keeps hope alive in the AL West chase.

Oakland Oakland A Kansas City Royals Amos Otis Chuck Tanner Royals Otis Tanner A’s Reggie Jackson Ken McMullen Phil Garner Tenace Kansas City

Centralia Sweep Leaves Montgomery Without Win

Centralia dominated Montgomery City twice 2-0 and 11-2 in a doubleheader ending Montgomery’s 0-20 season. Ezell earned two wins as Dailey took both losses, with key lifts from Crane and Stephens Braman and Finley aiding Centralia’s offense. The Saints, 9-7, close season with four games this week, including Kirksville Huntsville and Hannibal.

Centralia Montgomery Montgomery City Ledgerland David Ezell Bob Dailey Jeff Crane Ezell Exell Steve Hagan Saints Bill Stephens Steve Braman Finley Dailey Kirksville Huntsville Hannibal

Legion Falls Short Twice to Columbia in Doubleheader

Mexico American Legion team dropped both ends of a Sunday doubleheader to District Eight foe Columbia, 3-2 and 6-4. Randy Harrington held Columbia to four hits in game one but got little support, while Ron Stewart blanked the Legion in several key moments. Mexico, now 10-18, concludes regular season play Wednesday at Fulton in a single game.

Columbia Mexico American Legion Legion Fulton Randy Harrington Ron Stewart Harrington Jack Bennett Tom Spurrier Mike Clithero Greg Miller Spurrier Ron Reagan Gregg Hamilton Monte Basinger Basinger Bob Pasley Tracy Boswell

Cubs Lose as Errors Help Cards Split Series

Chicago had five unearned runs in an 8-4 opening win, then committed key errors. Manny Trillo booted two plays that sparked St Louis, Rick Reuschel pitched well for the Cubs, Don Kessinger and Hector Cruz scored on Trillo mistakes, and Al Hrabosky shut down Chicago to seal a split after the beaning incident and fines from the prior night.

ST. Louis Chicago Cubs Cubs St. Louis Cardinals Jim Marshall Manny Trillo Marshall Rick Reuschel Trillo Chicago Reuschel Lynn McGlothen Don Kessinger Trilio Hector Cruz McGlothen Cruz

Miss Reynolds Wins State Golf Title

Cathy Reynolds of Springfield defeated Karen MacGee in a dramatic 35 holes before MacGee conceded on the 36th hole. Reynolds, a Tulsa University freshman, captured the Missouri state women's golf title on a weekend match with a notable comeback.

Springfield Karen MacGee Cathy Reynolds

Simmons Blasts Fans Then Walks Back Spark

St Louis catcher Ted Simmons, on a $600000 three year contract, voices frustration with a portion of Cardinal fans and radio critics while praising some support. He notes players and team effort amid a 42 52 record and a rough stretch after an 8 4 loss to the Cubs. Simmons says his outburst aimed at critics not all city fans and that he was reacting in the heat of the moment.

Doug Bird Andy Hassler Otis Tanner Whitey Herzog A’s Bird Hal McRae ST. Louis Ted Simmons St. Louis Cardinal Simmons Sunday Post-Dispatch Mike Tyson Chicago Cubs Keith Hernandez Hector Cruz Catching

Owners Of Scouts Decide On KC Bid

Kansas City Scouts owners will meet to decide on a proposed purchase by another Kansas City group. The outcome could influence the NHL board of governors ruling on the financially troubled team later this week.

Kansas City Kansas City Scouts NHL Board of Governors

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