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Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1977

Page

4

Brewers End Royals No-Show With Fifth Inning Rally

Milwaukee Brewers defeat Kansas City Royals 4 to 0 behind seven-hit pitching from Jerry Augustine. Brewer batters rough up Royals starter Jim Colborn, aided by Royals misfortune including missing road uniforms. In early action, Von Joshua and Robin Yount sparked the scoring with timely hits, while Cecil Cooper and Don Money added runs. Other AL results: Red Sox split with Texas, Yankees lose to Minnesota, Chicago over Baltimore in 11 innings, Oakland over Detroit, Seattle over Toronto, California over Cleveland as Nolan Ryan earns win.

Milwaukee Kansas City Milwaukee Brewers Brewers Royals Jerry Augustine Augustine Baltimore Jim Colborn Colborn Milwaukee County Von Joshua Brewer Alex Grammas Robin Yount Cecil Cooper Don Money Sixto Lezcano Marty Pattin Money Tim Johnsons Boston Red Sox Texas New York Yankees Minnesota Chicago Oakland Detroit Vida Blue Seattle Toronto California Cleveland Nolan Ryan

Cromwell Named Big Eight Athlete of the Year

Kansas football and track star Nolan Cromwell will be honored in Kansas City on July 24 as the Big Eight Conference Athlete of the Year for 1977. Cromwell, praised by Kansas Coach Bud Moore as the best wishbone quarterback before his knee injury last fall, topped the conference in a vote by newsmen athletic directors and the Kansas City Sports Commission.

Kansas City Kansas Nolan Cromwell Cromwell Bud Moore Kansas City Sports Commission

Tyson Sparks Cardinals Past Dodgers in Slugfest

ST LOUIS AP Mike Tyson ended a hitting slump with three hits and three RBIs as the St Louis Cardinals defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 5 2 Tyson doubled twice and singled before leaving the game crediting manager Vern Rapp for suggested tweaks Tyson improved from a .207 average by simplifying his swing and eliminating the hump in his stance while driving in two runs with a fourth inning double and contributing to the early 1 1 tie.

ST. Louis Mike Tyson Cardinals Vern Rapp Vern Tyson Los Angeles Dodgers Mike Anderson Tommy John Eric Rasmussen Dodgers Steve Garvey Hector Cruz Elias Sosa Rasmussen Ed Goodson Bill Russell Garvey Hector Los Angeles Cincinnati Reds Tom Lasorda Cincinnati Rawly Eastwick Eastwick Reds Montreal Expos Pittsburgh San Diego Chicago San Francisco Atlanta Philadelphia New York Houston

Seattle Slew Wins Belmont to Claim Unbeaten Triple Crown

In a historic Belmont Stakes, Seattle Slew undefeated through nine starts captured the 1 1/2 mile race by four lengths, earning $109,080 and setting up possible future races at Saratoga and the Travers. Owners Mickey and Karen Taylor, trainer Billy Turner, and the horse’s future as a stud or racer loom as discussions turn to next steps and potential syndication.

Ni&w York Taylors Esposito’s Belmont Park Mickey Karen Taylor Seattle Slew Taylor Diu Bold Reasoning Billy Turner Saratoga Seattle Turner Hill Jean Cruguet Slew Sanhedrin Karen Sally Hill Mickey ‘Taylor Vincent O’brien Atlantic Europe Dr. James

Unique Organization Behind Seattle Slew Triumph

The Taylor family and friends form a devoted team backing Seattle Slew the Triple Crown winner. Karen Taylor leads public relations while Mickey Taylor handles business, Hill vets Slew, Sally Hill handles marketing, and they celebrate Slew’s decisive Elemont Stakes victory amid family loyalty and a rising operations phase with endorsements and merch plans.

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Racing Showdown Means Not This Year for Slew and Minstrel

The potential Arc de Triomphe clash between Seattle Slew and The Minstrel won't happen this year. Trainers caution the challenge would strain Slew after a Belmont Stakes win, with O'Brien open to a future meeting and Forego eyed for possible future clashes. Kennedy, the Cardinals’ draftee, agreed to terms and will start at Johnson City.

Will Grimsley Seattle America British Isles Darby Paris Europe Jean Cruguet Reinsman Laster Piggott

ABC Grid Deni Believed Biggest

In what is believed to be the biggest deal in television history ABC bought exclusive rights for expanded coverage of major college football through 1981. The four year contract totals 118 million dollars as announced by the National Collegiate Association here Saturday. Pair Wins Golf Meet Jerry Powell and Anita Flick combined for a nine hole total of 42 Sunday to win the mixed scotch foursome golf tournament at Arthur Hills. Art Campbell and Emma Callihan finished a close second with 43, followed by Cliff Jones and Leslie Hoff man at 45 and Garland Callihan and Leslie Ellis at 48. Next Arthur Hills summer schedule event is a four man best ball scramble July 4.

Kansas Ci'by ABC National Collegiate Association Jerry Powell Anita Flick Arthur Hills Art Campbell Emma Callihan Cliff Jones Leslie Hoffman Garland Callihan Leslie Ellis

Bow Hunters Hold Shoot in Loutre Valley

Winners of Sunday's third Loutre Valley Bow Hunters shoot were Mrs. Debbie Woods in first, Chuck Jennings second, Marvin Benskin third, and Dutch Stuart fourth. Other participants hailed from Mexico and Wellsville plus surrounding areas. The final shoot of the year is July 10 with an August barbecue for members and families.

Wellsville Debbie Woods Chuck Jennings Marvin Benskin Dutch Stuart Bob Rivers Bob Stoddard Mark Woods Janet Miller Darrel Miller Don Yelton Jr Gary Yelton Debbie Yelton Gerry Hawking Larry Hawkins Don Yelton Sr Kay Yelton Todd Hurshman Mexico

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