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Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1972

Page

11

Missouri fishing conditions vary across lakes and streams

The Missouri State Conservation Department reports night fishing paying off on major impoundments while many northern streams improve from dingy to clear. Bass bluegill trout fishing ranges from fair to good on ponds and parks, with state lake sites showing varied results from clear to muddy water and fair to good catches across species.

Jefferson City Missouri State Conservation Department Platte Mississippi Bagnell Dam Wappapello Pomme de Terre Lake of the Ozarks Stockton Thomas Hill Thousand Hills Lever and Hunnewell Little Dixie

Astros Move Ahead With 9-6 Win Over Reds

Houston built a six run third inning highlighted by Doug Rader’s three run homer to beat Cincinnati 9-6 and reclaim first in the NL West. Cesar Cederio went 4 for 4 with three runs scored while Harry Walker praised the rookie as the game swings on Houston’s burst.

Cincinnati Houston Astros Cincinnati Reds Houston Reds Astros Doug Rader Chicago Milwaukee Oakland St. Louis New York New York Yankees Cleveland Harry Walker Rader Cesar Cederio Dominican Republic

Allen Leads Vote Getters In American League All Star Balloting

Dick Allen of the Chicago White Sox leads AL fan voting with more than 500000 ballots. Norm Cash trails, while Brooks Robinson edges Bill Melton for the starting third base spot. Reggie Jackson tops the outfielders with 149965 votes, followed by Bobby Murcer and Carl Yastrzemski. Rod Carew leads at second base, Luis Aparicio is the shortstop owner, and Bill Freehan leads catchers. All star selections to be announced after July 15, with the game July 25 at Atlanta.

NEW York Dick Allen Chicago White Sox Allen Norm Cash Detroit Tigers Brooks Robinson Baltimore Orioles Bill Melton White Sox Melton Reggie Jackson Oakland Athletics Bobby Murcer New York Yankees Carl Yastrzemski Boston Red Sox Yastrzemski Lou Piniella Kansas City Royals Carlos May Tony Oliva Minnesota Twins Rod Carew Twins Cookie Rojas Royals Luis Aparicio Red Sox Bert Campaneria A's Bill Freehan Tigers Ray Fosse Cleveland Indians Atlanta Stadium Lee May Houston Glenn Beckett Chicago Joe Torre St. Louis Bud Harrelson Johnny Bench Cincinnati Henry Aaron Atlanta Roberto Clemente Pittsburgh Willie Mays

Sikes and Jamieson Lead Western Open Round

R H Sikes and Jim Jamieson shared the lead at Sunset Ridge after 18 holes in the Western Open. Sikes fired a 68 aided by two 20-foot birdie putts and a 40-foot birdie on the 13th, aided by Dutch Harrison’s donated clubs. Defending champ Bruce Crampton shot 73, with Hale Irwin and Tom Weiskopf at 69 to trail by five strokes.

Northbrook R.H. Sikes Dutch Harrison Jim Jamieson Sikes Jamieson Sunset Ridge Country Club Bruce Crampton Steve Opperman Hale Irwin Tom Weiskopf Sunset Ridge Charles Coady Jim Wiechers Dave Graham Bob Barbarossa Doug Sanders J.C. Snead Jee Elder Eable St. Louis

Commissioners To Testify On Federal Sports Commission

Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn Football's Commissioner Pete Rozelle and NHL president Clarence Campbell were to testify before the Senate Commerce Committee today. They were to share views on a proposed federal sports commission.

Washington Bowie Kuhn Pete Rozelle Clarence Campbell National Hockey League Senate Commerce Committee Federal Sports Commission

Defenses May Snap Wishbone in College Football

Oklahoma coach Chuck Fairbanks predicts defenses will catch up to the Wishbone option this fall with more pass attempts and revised blocking, noting play recognition and preparation time as key factors. Bear Bryant argues the offense remains hard to stop, while the 12th annual Coaches All-America game features Jack Mildren for the West. Kickoff is 7:35 p.m. CDT at Jones Stadium Texas Tech campus.

Lubbock Tex Oklahoma Chuck Fairbanks Fairbanks Darrell Royal University of Texas Alabama Bear Bryant Bryant Jack Mildren Jones Stadium Texas ‘Tech

Rigney's Job May Be in Jeopardy

Kansas City AP The Minnesota Twins face the Kansas City Royals in a four game set as fans and some officials call for manager Bill Rigney to be ousted amid a third place AL West standing. Owner Calvin Griffith supported Rigney saying good managers are hard to find. Rigney acknowledged the need to improve after a doubleheader sweep of Cleveland, then a 4-2 loss to the Indians, as the club tries to regroup.

Kansas City Minnesota Twins Kansas City Tonight Billigney Twins Rigney Calvin Griffith Griffith Cleveland Indians

Littler Hints at Return to Pro Golf After Cancer

Golfer Gene Littler, recovering from lymph gland cancer surgery, says he plans to try returning to professional golf though peak play may be months away. At 41, he remains the fifth all time money winner with over 800000 dollars. Doctors have not guaranteed his future performance as he regains strength and mobility in his left arm.

San Diego Gene Littler Littler

Baseball scores and schedule snippets across leagues

Box of fragmented box scores and results includes Thursday results Houston defeated Cincinnati 9 to 5 while Chicago beat Milwaukee. St Louis played New York with rain and New York at Cleveland postponed. Friday and Saturday schedules cover matches across Pittsburgh Chicago Detroit Baltimore Philadelphia New York Cleveland and more with varied starters and doubleheaders noted.

Emerican Boston Montreal Creveland Philadelphia Milwaukee West Houston Oakland Cincinnati Chicago Los Angeles Minnesota Atlanta California San Diego Kansas City San Francisco Texas St. Louis New York Cleveland Pittsburgh Blass Chi _ Detroit Lolich Balticago Jenkins Sore Cuellar Nash Ewe York Paterson rAantreat McAnally Teveland Wilcox N . St. Louis Gaston Curtis Mi New York Seaver Moy Youkes Brett N .Houston Rouss Cin Pinnosota J. Perry Tinnali Grimstey McDowell Wood Arn N . Bosman Noe Nipkro Bos

Two Missouri Boys Named to AAU World Mini Team

In Indianapolis AP eight 12 year olds including Greg Morris and Mark Lance from Poplar Bluff Missouri were chosen by the AAU to represent the United States at the World Mini Basketball Jamboree in Agua Dulce Spain July 5 12 They played in the AAU National Junior Olympic Basketball Championships June 15 17 in Poplar Bluff Missouri

Indianapolis Ind Poplar Bluff Amateur Athletic Union United States Agua Dulce Spain Greg Morris Mark Lance

Kuhn May Intervene In Ted Simmons Contract Case

St. Louis catcher Ted Simmons remains unsigned as Major League Baseball explores a possible commissioner intervention. Globe-Democrat cited Kuhn en route to New York where Simmons and the Cardinals play the Mets, with sources saying a definite move could come soon. Simmons seeks a raise from 17,500 to 30,000, while remaining unsigned this season.

ST. Louis Bowie Kuhn St. Louis Cardinals Ted Simmons Globe-Democrat Jack Herman New York Kuhn Simmons New York Mets Herman Washington

McLain Seeks Return With Oakland A's

Denny McLain arrived in Oakland to discuss his future with owner Charles O Finley. The former 1968 31 game winner for Detroit was demoted to Birmingham in the Class AA Southern League to rehab an arm sore.

Oakland (Ap Denny McLain Oakland A's Charles O. Finley McLain Detroit Tigers Oakland Birmingham The A’s

Jets Owner Plans Multi Year Hull Signing

Ben Hatskin owner of the Winnipeg Jets of the World Hockey Association said he will sign Bobby Hull to a multi year contract Tuesday.

Winnipeg, Man Ben Hatskin Winnipeg Jets World Hockey Association Bobby Hull

Qualifications Begin For July 4 Golf Tourney

Qualifications start today for the Fourth of July Golf Tournament at Arthur Hills golf course. Competitors vie in six flights with prizes for flight winners. entrants must play 18 qualifying holes at Arthur Hills by July 3 with a $1.50 entry fee.

Arthur Hills

Rosenbloom Negotiating For Rams

Los Angeles Rams negotiations center on a three way sale involving Carroll Rosenbloom of the Baltimore Colts and Robert Irsay of Skokie. Rams President Bill Barnes confirms discussions ongoing for over a year amid complex franchise exchanges and estate concerns.

LOS Angeles Carroll Rosenbloom Baltimore Colts Los Angeles Rams Rams Bill Barnes Rosenbloom Los Angeles Herald-Examiner Robert Irsay Skokie Irsay Barnes Daniel Reeves Reeves

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