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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1971

Page

11

Royals top Angels 5-0 as Drago shines on mound

Kansas City earned a 5-0 win over the California Angels behind Dick Drago's six-hitter. Paul Schaal collected three hits, Rojas recorded his 1,000th major league hit, and the Royals built a three-run first inning. Don Kessinger sparked the Cardinals in a 10-inning loss to the Cubs, while Hooton debuted for Chicago.

Associated Press Kansas City Royals St. Louis Cardinals Cubs Chicago Royals California Angels Dick Drago Kansas City Drago Paul Schaal Cookie Rojas Amos Otis Schaal Rojas Chuck Harrison Lou Piniella Otis Mel Queen Cardinals Don Kessinger Ron Santo Kessinger Burt Hooton University of Texas Joe Torre Steve Carlton Julian Javier Ted Simmons Chriz Zachary Paul Splittorff Angels Andy Messersmith St. Louis Jerry Reuss Phil Regan Orioles New York Yankees Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Reds Atlanta Braves Mitterwald Twins Bill Rigney Tony Oliva Minnesota Rich Reese Oliva Mike Andrews White Sox Bill Freehan Les Cain Detroit Tigers Cleveland Sam McDowell Cain Norm Cash Freehan McDowell Ellie Hendricks Baltimore New York Bobby Murcer Pat Dobson Jim McGlathlin Lee May Cincinnati McGlathlin Braves Ralph Garr

Twins Rally To Edge Sox In 11 Innings

Minnesota Twins rally from 3-0 deficit to beat Chicago White Sox 7-6 in 11 innings. Mitterwald drives key hits including an early homer and a fourteenth inning run, as Oliva, Reese, and others contribute. Tigers, Orioles, Royals win elsewhere.

Ken Rappoport Associated Press Minnesota Twins George Chicago George Mitterwald Tye Mitterwald Twins Chicago White Sox Joe Horlen White Sox Detroit Tigers Cleveland Indians Baltimore

Baseball Standings and Results Highlight Mixed National and American Leagues

National League and American League East standings listed with records and games back. Thursday results include Chicago over St. Louis and Detroit over Cleveland. multiple games and scheduled clashes for Friday through Sunday across many teams and venues.

Ow. le Pot W. L. Pol Pittsburgh Baltimore New York Detroit St. Louis Vy Boston Chicago York Montreal Cleveland Philadel Francisco Oakland Los Angeles Kansas City Houston Minnesota Atlanta California TOD Cincinnati Milwaukee San Birno St. Louis Cincinnati sMinnesota Vissa Gee Eae St. Louis Reuss Chil Aga Regan Pappas Philadelphia Reynolds Siebert Washa Gentry Naton Bosman tColaman Renko Hand Walker Peterson Jarvis Cin Jallimore Cuellar Might Lockwood Wilson Bradley Angeles Osteen Perry Washington Philadelphia San Diego San Franciso San

Possible voiding of Villanova season over Porter case

Villanova may have its 1970 71 basketball season erased if the NCAA rules star center Howard Porter signed a professional contract while a collegian. Porter reportedly signed with the Pittsburgh Condors on Dec 16 1970, risking forfeiture of records and any NCAA awards. The university urged the NCAA to allow Porter to clear himself before any action.

Philadelphia Villanova University National Collegiate Athletic Association Howard Porter Star Center Porter Pittsburgh Condors American Basketball Association NCAA Walter Byers Robert J. Walsh Villanova

Bench Leads All Star Balloting

Willie Mays leads NL outfield voting with 284,800 votes, ahead of Hank Aaron and Willie Stargell. Johnny Bench tops all catchers with 302,053 votes as Bud Harrelson leads at shortstop. Voting closes June 30 with the All Star game set for July 13 in Detroit.

New York Willie Mays Mays Aaron Willie Stargell Pittsburgh Johnny Bench Cincinnati Shortstop Bud Harrelson New York Mets Maury Wills Los Angeles Don Kessinger Chicago Cubs Willie McCovey San Francisco Glen Beckett Chicago Joe Torre St. Louis Detroit

Freitas to Replace Brennan in New Bedford Bout for NE Heavyweight Crown

Johnny Freitas of Swansea will replace Gomeo Brennan in a 10 round bout with Paul Cardoza at New Bedford Monday night for the New England heavyweight title. Brennan withdrew because of tonsillitis, leaving the crown vacant after Eddie Spence of Pittsfield retired. Promoter Sam Silverman announced the change Thursday.

Boston Johnny Freitas Swansea Mass Gomeo Brennan Paul Cardoza New Bedford New England Brennan Eddie Spence Pittsfield Sam Silverman

Rod and Reel Report from Jefferson City Missouri

Missouri lakes run fair to good with ponds and community lakes in good condition. Rivers vary from clear to dingy with many water bodies showing high and muddy levels. walleye, catfish, black bass, goggle-eye, crappie and trout reported in varying good to fair condition across regions such as Grand River Platte Sac Osage and Taneycomo.

Jefferson City Missouri State Conservation Department Mississippi Laverton Dam Quincy Channel Cat Alton Pool Meramec Big River St. Francis Castor James Lakes Bull Shoals Table Rock Clearwater Wappapello Norfolk Pomme de Terre Lake of the Ozarks Pony Express Stockton Schell-Osage Atkinson Lake Montrose Thomas Hill Thousand Hills Pahoa Little Dixie Duck Creek

Mexico Public Schools Basketball Camp Opens Monday

The Mexico High gym hosts the second annual camp for sixth graders through seniors with an all star staff led by Lynn Cundiff. Younger players film moves and view pro team tapes while older groups prep for fall. Coaches include Bob Ligon Mike Straube Mert Bancroft Larry Holley and former MHS players. Registration Monday at 2 p.m. Cost 75 cents.

Mexico Mexico High Lynn Cundiff MHS Bob Ligon Bulldogs Mike Straube Mert Bancroft Larry Holley Central Methodist College Fayette Cundiff Alan van Wyngarden Joe Meyers Keith Campbell Warren Williams

Harris Opens U S Open Lead At Merion In Drama

Labrón Harris shoots 67 to lead the 71st National Open at Merion by one stroke over Lanny Wadkins Doug Sanders and Bob Goalby. Jim Colbert Jack Nicklaus and Bobby Nichols at 69 trail, while Arnold Palmer 73 and Billy Casper 74 struggle on the tough course.

Ralph Bernstein Associated Press Ardmore, Pa Labron Harris Harris Tony Jacklin England Merion Lanny Wadkins U.S Doug Sanders Bob Goalby Larry Hinson North Carolinian Hinson Goalby Nicklaus Palmer

Southern Cal Captures Third World Series Title in Four Years

Southern California edged Southern Illinois 7-2 to win the College World Series, marking USC’s third title in four years and a rare consecutive-champion feat in 25 tournament years. Steve Busby allowed eight hits as USC rode timely hitting and a late surge to clinch the title.

Dan Even Associated Press OMAHA Neb Southern California Southern Illinois Richard “Itchy” Jones Trojans Rod Dedeaux Texas Dedeaux Steve Busby Southern Illnois Southern Cal Red

Chi Chi Rodriguez Joins 1971 Greater Milwaukee Open field

Milwaukee AP report notes Juan Chi Chi Rodriguez, tied for third last year, enters the 1971 Greater Milwaukee Open. The article also mentions A J Foyt planning to race in both Pocono 500 and Firecracker 400 events over the July 4 weekend.

Milwaukee Juan “Chi Chi" Rodriguez Rodriguez PGA Daytona Beach Fla Tour A.J. Foyt

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