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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1974
Page
9
Centralia Saints drop second Ban Johnson League game, 11-6 to Jefferson City. Saints lead 3-0 early, Jeff City answers with four in the second and adds runs through the game. Burnett takes loss after six innings. Robinson stars for Jeff City with four hits and a homer.
The Oakland A's, riding a four game win streak and 17 of 23, distance themselves in the AL West with a 6-4 victory over Milwaukee. Reggie Jackson and Joe Rudi fueled the offense as Catfish Hunter earned the win, while Pat Bourque was sent to the minors after a postgame move. Other scores: Orioles over Rangers in 10, Red Sox over White Sox, Indians over Royals, Yankees over Twins, Tigers over Angels.
City league slow pitch games tonight move up one hour to 8 30 p m for the Mexico Optimist Club tournament final at Green Field Seliar Chapman of Mexico faces Westside A s of Jefferson City with three early games at 5 30 6 30 and 7 30 p m SC has won all five Memorial Day tourney games and needs one more win Westside can force a second game by winning the opener in a double elimination setup
Pittsburgh AP Bradshaw announced he spurned the World Football League to remain with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He cited stadium concerns and a desire for Super Bowl success, while acknowledging WEL money offered via New York Stars coach Babe Parilli. Bradley signed a multiyear Steelers contract after a prolonged decision.
San Diego pounded 17 hits but dropped a 9-6 decision to the Cardinals after an eighth inning rally. Cards take lead on a string of hits and unearned runs as Padres’ pitching woes and erratic defense prove costly. Reggie Smith chips in with three hits and four RBIs for San Diego in a frustrating defeat.
Buzz Capra pitched effectively in relief and then as a starter as Atlanta defeated Montreal 9-0. The Braves supported him with 16 hits, while capra allowed 10 Expos hits but left baserunners stranded. Other NL results included Cubs 7 Dodgers 6 and Reds 5 Pirates 1.
Mike Swanson, the leading Bulldog golfer with a 39.6 season average, was elected captain of the 1975 MHL golf team. Coach Dave Bell announced the choice noting the squad will be inexperienced after four top seniors graduated.
In Miami, 27 year old Skipp Walther was killed when his 6,500 pound Red Man hydroplane flipped during a trial at the Miami Marine Stadium. Rookie Howie Benns won the unlimited regatta aboard Miss Budweiser at 100.87 mph. Walther’s wife Sandy, pregnant, witnessed the crash and received shock treatment.
Memphis faces potential NFL expansion as city leaders push for a team while the World Football League has already placed the Memphis Southmen. NFL owners in New York weigh Memphis, Seattle and Phoenix. optimism runs high despite Seattle fears and WFL intrigue.
Mexico's Legion baseball team opened the weekend strong with a 7-2 win over Moberly but dropped both ends of Sunday’s doubleheader in Jefferson City 5-2 and 11-1. Errors and shaky pitching doomed game one while a pitching duel collapsed as Exell lasted one inning in game two, Campbell allowing two hits and one run. Next action is a home doubleheader with Hannibal Saturday and a Sunday at Moberly.
Ten Mexico youths qualified for the State Junior Olympics meet next weekend in Warrensburg after a weekend in Moberly. Standouts include high jump winner Andy Piper at 6-5, Austin Miller in two events, and girls led by Marilyn Maupin and Sharon Farrah with multiple firsts.
Massachusetts golfer Bob Menne, 32, overcame financial strain and car trouble to win the $50,000 Kemper Open at Quail Hollow. He birdied the final hole of regulation and then sank a 30-foot putt on the first playoff hole to claim the title over Jerry Heard, with Dave Hill, Lee Trevino, and others also chasing the $250,000 event.
A condensed front page from the Mexico Missouri Ledger dated Monday June 3 1974 covering local events, community notices, and brief regional updates. Includes headlines and short summaries of civic, school, and business news pertinent to the Mexico area.
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