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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1973

Page

4

Segui's Forkball Bails Out Cards

St Louis pitcher Reggie Cleveland earned the win as the Cardinals beat the Astros 4 2. Segui preserved the lead with a crucial forkball sequence in relief, posting his eighth save as Segui and Tyson provided the decisive hits. Tyson delivered the game winning RBI with a fifth inning base hit to break a 2 2 tie.

ST. Louis Reggie Cleveland St. Louis Cardinals Cleveland Diego Segal Houston Astros Segul Houston Cardinals Astros Jim Wynn Bob Watson Segui Johnny Edwards Wynn Lee May May Jimmy Stewart Tommy Helms Cuba Mike Tyson Joe Torre Jose Cruz Jerry Reuss Tyson Lou Brock Ted Sizemore Torre Brock

KC Kook Bevacqua Delivers Late Royals Victory

Kansas City beat Cleveland 5 4 as Kurt Bevacqua drove in a run with a fourth inning double and then belted a solo homer in the eighth. Dick Drago won his fifth. Buddy Bell and Charlie Spikes provided key hits for the Indians in a rain-delayed contest. Bevacqua, dubbed the Royals kook, said the win came from desire and teamwork amid a shifting infield and loyal teammate support.

Kansas City Kurt Bevacqua Kurt Royals Kook Jack McKeon Bevacqua Cleveland Indians Dick Drago Drago Log Ging Charlie Spikes Buddy Bell Dick Tidrow Steve Horley Amos Otis John Mayberry Ed Kirkpatrick Lou Piniellas Short Brewers Phillies Del George Scott Milwaukee Wood

Wood, White Sox Come Up Short In Milwaukee

Wilbur Wood failed to win as Chris Short outpitched the knuckleball ace. Milwaukee topped Chicago 5-3 as Short, back on the mound after a long layoff, allowed six hits and one run over six innings while the Brewers surged with 11 hits.

Wood White Sox Herschel Nissenson Associated Press Wilbur Wood Chris Short Milwaukee Brewers Short Philadelphia Phillies Chicago White Sox Brewers Detroit Tigers Minnesota Twins

Sports On The Air Today

Baseball Angels vs Yankees at Yankee Stadium 1:15 p.m. June 8 10 telecast. Boxing Monzon Griffith middleweight title from Monaco 4 p.m. Feb 2 3 17 with Howard Cosell. Golf Sealy Faberge Classic third round and Kemper Open final round coverage 2 p.m. May 5 8 10. Auto Racing Southeastern 500 highlights noon May 5. Track and Field Kennedy Memorial Games Berkeley 2 p.m. May 4 7 13 with Feuerbach Shorter. Tennis Colin Dibley Roger Taylor first round CBS Tennis Classic 3:30 p.m. May 4 7 13.

California Angels New York Yankees Yankee Stadium Boxing — Wide World of Sports Carlos Monzon Emile Griffith Monaco Howard Cosell CBS Sports Berkeley Calif al Feuerbach Frank Shorter GOLF Sealy-Faberge Colin Dibley Roger Taylor

Baseball scores and schedules from a crowded weekend card

National League and American League results and upcoming games listed by teams and pitchers. Saturday and Sunday matchups include Milwaukee Chicago Detroit Minnesota Cincinnati Pittsburgh Atlanta Chicago San Francisco Philadelphia San Diego New York Montreal Los Angeles Houston St Louis California New York Oakland Boston Baltimore Texas Kansas City Cleveland Chicago Milwaukee Detroit Minnesota Atlanta Chicago Philadelphia San Francisco Houston.

California Angels New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Oakland A’s Texas Rangers Baltimore Orioles Kansas City Royals Cleveland Indians Atlanta Chicago Pittsburgh Cincinnati San Diego New York San Francisco Philadelphia Los Angeles Mortreal St. Louis Houston Billingham Pitsburgh Cewis Morton Cage Reuschel Ruthven San Francisco Marichal Moustan Dierker Bovis Wise Vee Stone Diego Kirby Montreal Remko Angeles Messersmith Sanisco Detroit Fryman Minnesota Blyleven Uae Gossage Milwaukee Slatom California Ryan Peterson Oakland Hunter Bosom Bee Baltimore Palmer Texas Allan Cleveland Kansas City Boston East East Pet Detroi Montreal St. Louis Los Josh Louis Temas Baltimore Lac

Aaron Wants To Forget Abuse At Aaron Salute Night

CHICAGO AP Hank Aaron faced a crowd at Operation PUSH in Chicago where he was praised as greatest while acknowledging hate mail and race tensions. He reiterated his goal to surpass Babe Ruth’s 714 homers, saying he will hit more as long as his mind stays clear. Fellow players like Ferguson Jenkins and Billy Williams praised him, noting his impact on Black youth in sports.

Chicago Hank Aaron Babe Ruth Operation PUSH People United To Save Humanity Jesse Jackson Aaron Babe Chicago Cubs Ferguson Jenkins Jenkins Billy Williams Cubs Williams Mobile Ala Chet Walker Chicago Bulls Ruth

Memphis State Leaves MVC After Rejected Proposal

Memphis State withdrew from the Missouri Valley Conference following league rejection of a proposal to retain eligibility for the MVC football championship with a five game conference schedule. Leonard Thompson tied the Kemper Open course record with 65 in round two as he led by two strokes. Tony Jacklin shot 68 to join a three way tie for the French Open lead after day two. Willie Brosshart was sold to the Toronto Maple Leafs for an undisclosed amount as Flyers defenseman. Vancouver Blazers traded Andre LaCroix and Don Herriman to the New York Golden Blades for Ron Ward and Peer Donnelly in a WHA swap.

Memphis Memphis State Missouri Valley Conference MVC GOLF Charlotte N.C Leonard Thompson Paris Tony Jacklin Hockey Philadelphia Philadelphia Flyer Willie Brosshart Toronto Maple Leafs New York Vancouver Blazers Andre LaCroix Don Herriman New York Golden Blades Ron Ward Peer Donnelly World Hockey Association

Brock At His Best Facing Lefthanders

St. Louis star Lou Brock argues that facing lefties requires constant focus and reveals a high batting average against them. He hit three hits including a home run off Reds lefty Ross Grimsley, arguing mental readiness and adaptation explain his success against left-handed pitchers despite team struggles.

ST. Louis Lou Brock St. Louis Cardinals Cardinals Brock Cincinnati Reds Ross Grimsley Tim McCarver National League

Eagles Seek Price for Disgruntled QB Gabriel

Philadelphia Dallas? no. Philadelphia Eagles seek to acquire Roman Gabriel from the Los Angeles Rams. talks followed a meeting with Gabriel and Eagles coach Mike McCormack as Rams GM Don Klosterman said no trade yet and demanded equal value. Gabriel wants a trade after Rams acquired John Hadl, with two years left on his contract and approval power for any deal.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Eagles Roman Gabriel Los Angeles Rams Eagles Gabriel Rams Don Klosterman Los Angeles Klosterman NFL Mike McCormack aSsel John Hadl San Diego

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