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Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1972

Page

9

Weather and Rallies Highlighted Fast NL Baseball Day

In Philadelphia Steve Carlton pitched a 2-0 four-hitter as his win streak reached 10, surpassing a club record. Bill Stoneman beat St Louis 3-1 in Montreal, ending Gibson’s 11-game win streak. Fred Gladding allowed a Bill Buckner homer as the Dodgers beat the Astros 6-5 in the Houston Dome. Pirates beat Mets 3-1. Padres toppled Reds 3-1. Braves edged Giants 4-3 in the opener, with rain ending the nightcap in the second. Stargell drove in runs for Pittsburgh. Kirby limited Cincinnati to five hits. Roberts and Stoneman contributed for San Diego. San Francisco led Atlanta 2-0 before a seventh-inning Braves rally.

Herschel Nissenson Associated Press Philadelphia Steve Carlton Montreal Bill Stoneman Bob Gibson Carlton Chicago Cubs Grover Cleveland Alexander Robin Roberts Ken Heintzelman Stoneman St. Louis Cardinals Gibson Houston Astrodome Fred Gladding Los Angeles Bill Buckner Dodgers Astros Pittsburgh New York Mets San Diego Cincinnati Atlanta San Francisco Braves New York Tom Seaver Manny Sanguillen Willie Stargell Stargell Clay Kirby Reds Pete Rage Dave Roberts Houston Ron Bryant Earl Williams Paul Casanova Ralph Gart Dusty Baker Milwaukee Detroit Minnesota Oakland California Texas Boston Yankees St. Louis San

Mexico Tennis Club Opens Season With Open Play Night

The Mexico Tennis Club invites all area players to an open play event starting at 4:30 p.m. at the MMA courts. The session runs until sundown, followed by an organizational meeting at 6:30. Parking is in the lower lot near the fieldhouse.

Mexico

Summer Camps Controversy Faces Missouri High Schools

An editorial in The Columbia Tribune examines the clash over summer football camps run by Missouri high schools. It highlights Mexico’s decision to skip camps this summer, contrasts rival schools like Hickman and Moberly, and condemns the pressure tactics used by coach Tom Travis. The piece argues for uniform rules and questions the necessity of camps for a winning program.

Columbia Tribune Missouri Mexico Hickman Columbia Moberly the Tribune Kewpie Tom Travis Travis Missouri State High School Activities Assn Fran Tarkentons Bob Lilys Jefferson City Art Seals

Indians White Sox Triumph Perry Allen Up to Old Tricks

Gaylord Perry and Allen show their trademark finesses as Perry earns his 17th win with a six-hitter and a tie-breaking bunt, while Allen homers twice for Chicago. The day features multiple AL and NL results including White Sox 5-0 over Kansas City and other key showdowns across leagues.

Indians White Sox Perry Allen Cleveland Baltimore Earl Weaver Mickey Lolich Detroit Orioles Dick Drago Chicago White Sox Kansas City Harmon Killebrew Twins A’s Wayne Granger Dave LaRoche Oakland Minnesota Ken McMullen Leo Cardenas Angels Rangers

Sports on the Air Today and Sunday Lineup

Baseball Cardinals square off with the Cubs for third place in the NL East at 1:15 p.m. on 8 10 with a pregame show. Yankees host Red Sox in AL East action at 1:00. Canadian football sets 1 p.m. start for Toronto vs Montreal on 13. Hall of Fame Game Giants vs Chiefs at 3. Golf National PGA Team Tournament coverage at 2 and 4 on dates 2,3,17. Cardinals and Cubs renew rivalry Sunday at 12:30 from Wrigley Field with pregame noon. Canadian football replay Toronto vs Montreal 3 at 1:30. AAU Junior track at 2 on dates 4,7,13. CBS Classic Drysdale vs Lutz at 3:30 on 4,7,13. Final round PGA Team Tournament at 4 on 2,3,17.

Rick Wise St. Louis Cardinals Cubs Chicago Boston New York Yankees Toronto Agronauts Montreal Alouettes New York Giants Kansas City Chiefs Iceland Cardinals Wrigley Field Toronto Montreal Drysdale Lutz

Cowboys Outmatch All Stars In Morton Led Attack

In Chicago the Dallas Cowboys beat the College All-Stars 20-7 as Craig Morton directed the offense after entering early in the second period. Pat Sullivan played late, guiding a Stars touchdown, while LSU’s Tommy Casanova anchored the All-Star defense. Tony Fritsch, Mike Clark, and Bob Lilly scored for Dallas, with Newhouse and Siani keying the late drive.

Chicago Craig Morton Pat Sullivan Morton Dallas Cowboys Collegians Roger Staubach Sullivan Stars Nebraska Bob Devaney Jerry Tagge Devaney Tagge Cowboys Dallas Bob Lilly Star Bob Flayes Newhouse LSU Tommy Casanova Darden Michigan Tom Myers Syracuse Willie Buchanan San Diego State Jeff Siemon Stanford Mike Keller Sherman White California Pete Lazetich John Mendenhall Grambling Gary Jacobson Tom Landry All— Stars

AFL Founder Lamar Hunt Honored in Canton

In Canton Ohio AFL founder Lamar Hunt received induction at the Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement dinner. Bill Sullivan Jr. praised Hunt for reshaping sports history, noting his roles with the Chiefs and the idea behind the Super Bowl and Vince Lombardi Trophy.

Canton Ohio New England Patriots Bill Sullivan Jr Lamar Hunt Sullivan American Football League Pro Football Hall of Fame Chiefs Vince Lombardi Patriots

Fragmented Scoreboard Snapshot From A Busy Baseball Weekend

A rough scoreboard shows teams from the National and American Leagues along with Friday and Saturday results. Key mentions include Pittsburgh, New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Boston, Cleveland, Baltimore, Milwaukee, Montreal, San Francisco, Minnesota, and Oakland with various wins and losses. The report lists standings, game results, and upcoming cross league matchups.

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Cards Top Bears in Scrimmage in three-period session

In a Lake Forest scrimmage the St. Louis Cardinals led the Chicago Bears 10-6 after three periods. Gary Cuozzo threw an 11 yard TD to Craig Baynham, Jim Bakken added a 32 yard field goal, and Mac Percival booted two field goals for Chicago. Cardinals tight end Jim McFarland broke a collarbone and will miss about eight weeks. Johnny Roland ran for 19 of the team’s 52 rushing yards, Cuozzo completed 6 of 10 passes for 60 yards.

Lake Forest St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Bears Gary Cuozzo Craig Baynham Jim Bakken Bears Mac Percival Jim McFarland Big Red Johnny Roland Cuozzo Minnesota Vikings

Evonne Goolagong and Chris Evert Win Openers in Bonne Bell Cup

In Cleveland, Evonne Goolagong defeated Valerie Ziegenfuss 6-4 6-0 and Chris Evert beat Margaret Court 6-3 6-3 to start the best-of-seven series. Wendy Overton meets Kerry Melville, with doubles to follow. Goolagong-set for rematch against Evert later in the day.

Cleveland Ohio Evonne Goolagong Chris Evert Miss Goolagong Valerie Ziegenfuss San Diego Calif United States Miss Evert Margaret Court Harold T. Clark Cleveland Heights Wendy Overton Chevy Chase Kerry Melville Australia Nhot Aritout Ced Fas Fort Lauderdale Fla Miss Ziegenfuss Mrs. Court

Two Teams Share PGA Doubles Lead

Gilbert and Wadkins hold a 12 under par 130 through 36 holes to lead the PGA National Team Championship at Laurel Valley. Zarley and Hiskey sit one back at 131 along with Beard and Beman, Green and McLendon, while Palmer and Lewis faltered at 138 and Trevino with Floyd missed the cut.

Ligonier Gibby Gilbert Lanny Wadkins Arnold Palmer Jack Lewis Lee Trevino Professional Golfers Association Gilbert Wadkins University of Houston Kermit Zarley Babe Hiskey Palmer Jack Nicklaus Laurel Valley Golf Club Lewis Nicklaus Trevino Ray Floyd Billy Casper Jerry Heard Gilbert-Wadkins Hiskey-Zarley Alabama Hubert Green Mac McLendon Frank Beard Deane Beman Beard Beman Green-McLendon Gary Player Bob Ros

San Diego Receives ABA Team Under Dentist Owner

AP reports the American Basketball Association relocates one of its bankrupt San Diego franchises to new sole owner Dr. Leonard Bloom, a 36 year old dentist. The move leaves needs for players a coach a GM staff and a venue.

San Diego American Basketball Association Leonard Bloom

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