Freed Delivers Pinch Hit for Redbirds in 12th
Roger Freed, a well traveled veteran, delivered a pivotal pinch single in the 12th inning off Stan Wall to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-7 for the St. Louis Cardinals. The hit followed a strange double play and loaded bases via walks, with Ted Simmons and Keith Hernandez contributing key at bats as St. Louis erased a 7-6 Dodgers edge. Manager Vern Rapp praised Freed's patience and discipline after the long comeback victory.
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Junior Net Tourney Set
The city recreation department announces a junior singles tennis tourney in Mexico this summer. Play starts at 9 a.m. June 23 at the Hardin Courts and continues June 24 with three divisions 12 and under 13 14 plus 15 and 16. Entry fee 9.2 per person. deadline June 21. Registration at the city clerk's office or from Jene O'Connor.
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Day Of Decision For Seattle Slew
In New York AP reports Seattle Slew will be named on one of two historical lists and, if he wins the Belmont Stakes, become the first unbeaten Triple Crown winner. Owner Mickey Taylor, a Yakima area log cutter, appears calm as Slew trains on a soggy track ahead of the 4 38 p.m. post. Competitors include Run Dusty Run Iron Constitution and Sanhedrin as the largest Belmont field yet tests Slew’s record.
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Kings Draft Otis Birdsong Top Guard In NBA Draft
Kansas City Kings select Otis Birdsong second overall, adding a skilled guard from Houston for backcourt help. In a playful twist, they also draft Olympic decathlon champion Bruce Jenner in the seventh round, a move President Joe Axelson calls a nod to public interest. Milwaukee Bucks take Kent Benson first. Oakland A's name Bobby Winkles manager.
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Paris Boy Among Prep Grid Stars
Paris defensive tackle Rusty Boston leads East squad selections for the high school all star game on July 30 at Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg. East coach Jim Lohr from Southeast Missouri State will lead the East, with Jim Nelson of William Jewell coaching the West.
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Ex-Royal Wohlford grows up to beat KC for Brewers
Milwaukee veteran Jim Wohlford said he circled June 10 since the schedule came out. He doubled in the seventh and scored the go ahead run as the Brewers defeated the Kansas City Royals 4 to 3. Cecil Cooper followed with a double to plate Wohlford. Wohlford noted his trade for Darrell Porter and Jim Colborn altered his path, and he embraced beating his former team while acknowledging the lingering fan banter.
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Close Race In Kiwanis Golf Meet Te Foster 71
Fulton Columbia leads Centralia and Mexico after two Kiwanis Division Five matches. Team averages: Columbia 71.125 Centralia 71.25 Mexico 71.875 Fulton 72.5 Moberly 73. Low gross Jerry Waisner Centralia 76 low net Ralph Stewart Columbia 69 Nylen Edwards Columbia 4 birdies. Next match June 22 at Arthur Hills in Mexico.
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Shy Geiberger Breaks Golf's 59 Barrier
MEMPHIS Tennessee AP report describes Al Geiberger's historic 59 in scorching heat on Friday. He spoke softly as he sank birdies and an eagle, ending 11 birdies and six pars for a 13 under par round, the first 59 in American golf tour history.
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Legion, Saints To Play Doubleheaders Sunday Night
The Mexico Legion and Centralia Saints host home doubleheaders. Mexico opens at Green Field against Jefferson City at 5 40 p m. Centralia faces Mid State Oil in the CMBJL at 6 30 p m with future games listed for next week.
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St. Louis Sues Blues Owner Over Amusement Taxes
The city of St. Louis files in Circuit Court against Missouri Arena Corp, owner of the St. Louis Blues, for nonpayment of 265000 in amusement taxes. The suit notes no quarterly payments in over a year and cites back taxes as a hurdle for prospective buyers of the NHL club.
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