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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1971

Page

11

Torre Hits St. Louis Rally Past Mets 4-0

Joe Torre fueled the Cardinals attack with a two run double and boosted his hitting streak as Bob Gibson pitched a five hitter to blank the New York Mets 4-0 at Shea Stadium. Gibson improved to 25-0 lifetime against New York while Torre rose to a .368 average amid a hot span of 12 hits in 18 appearances.

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Ali impresses with motion as he defeats Ellis in Houston

Muhammad Ali dazzled 31,947 in person and millions on TV with a 12 round stoppage of Jimmy Ellis at the Astrodome. He danced the Ali shuffle, clung to plans for a six week return and a rematch with Joe Frazier, saying he would train four miles daily. Ellis praised Ali as an athlete and noted the comeback potential after losing the title to Frazier. The finish came at 2:10 of the 12th as Ali overwhelmed Ellis on the ropes.

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Shooting Feat At Gun Club

Randy Swartz of Vienna hit 100 straight targets at the Mexico Gun Club monthly shoot. Officials say the feat from the handicap distance is the first 100 straight from that distance this year, marking an extraordinary level of precision for the event.

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Baseball Schedule With National and American League Matches

The schedule lists Tuesday and Wednesday night games across the National and American Leagues. Key matchups include Houston at Philadelphia, New York at Chicago, Cincinnati at San Diego, and Oakland at Baltimore. Standings show East and West divisions with team records and upcoming night games.

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Mexico High to offer free athlete physical tonight

Mexico High School football coach Art Seals announced a free physical exam for any Mexico High athlete in grades seven through twelve. The examination, at 8 p.m. in the varsity dressing room, counts for eligibility for this year’s varsity season and will have four to five doctors present.

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Pro Football Notes: Lane Rejoins Devine to bolster Oilers

Gary Lane returns to the Green Bay Packers as the team seeks to strengthen its quarterback depth. Bart Starr, battling an arm issue, is set for surgery with Frank Patrick, Scott Hunter, and Zeke Bratkowski in the mix. In Houston, Ed Hughes reshapes the Oilers with trades sending Jerry LeVias for Ron Billingsley and Gene Ferguson, aiming to fortify the defensive line and overall unit.

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Quail Slump Sparks Missouri Hunter Survey Findings

Jefferson City report shows statewide quail hunting down 29 percent from 1969 to 70 with regional drops in the Ozarks and snow hampering birds. A Ozark hunter letter notes many birds in woodlands, acorns in crops, and roosting in milo fields as hunters assess season results.

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Walvis Bay Golf Club defies desert odds with sand greens

In Walvis Bay Namibia a remote coast town hosts a 6669 yard par 72 course carved from Namib desert. Bulldozers replace divots and sand fences combat shifting dunes while players dodge sandstorms and low flying birds. Only one grass green survives amid limited rainfall and constant water needs.

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