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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1972

Page

4

Dempsey Still The Champ At 77 In Broadway Restaurant

The former heavyweight king Jack Dempsey, now 77, is still instantly recognized at the Broadway restaurant named for him. Fans crowd for autographs as he recalls a boxing era of wild abandon, million-dollar gates, and the fading small clubs that once launched fighters.

Earl Gerheim Associated Press NEW York (Ap Jack Dempsey Dempsey Joe Frazier Clay Muhammad Ali Colorado

Scheinblum blooms for Royals as June heat rises

Kansas City Royals right fielder Richie Scheinblum heats up in June, lifting his batting average to .325 and driving in runs in a 5-0 win over the Minnesota Twins. He and John Mayberry powered the offense as Paul Splittorff allowed seven hits over six-plus innings. Elsewhere, Milwaukee's Ten Cents A Beer Night saw the Brewers erupt for six runs in a single inning in an 8-1 victory over Boston along with other AL results.

Kansas City Richie Scheinblum Kansas City Royals Scheinblum Royals Minnesota Twins Bob Lemon John Mayberry Paul Splittorff Jim Perry Lou Piniella Ed Kirkpatrick Mayberry Big John Fot Splittorff Twins Splittorff Bobby Darwin Harmon Killebrew Tony Oliva Piniella Joe Rudi Oakland A’s Rudi Oakland California Milwaukee Brewers Boston New York Cleveland Minnesota Texas Chicago Detroit Baltimore Nolan Ryan Angels A’s Bob Oliver Ryan

One-Hit Encore for Padres Pitcher Arlin

Steve Arlin followed a two-hitter against Pittsburgh with a one hitter against San Francisco. The Padres won 4-1 as Nate Colbert hit a three-run homer in the eighth to seal the victory.

Tom Emory Associated Press Steve Arlin Pittsburgh San Francisco San Diego Padres Giants Nate Colbert Padres Los Angeles Willie Davis Eddie Mathews Ernie Banks Braves Roberto Clemente Pirates

Nets May Lose Barry to NBA

A federal judge ruled that Rick Barry has a valid contract with the Golden State Warriors and is barred from playing for any team other than the Warriors. The injunction ends Barry’s three year court fight over his playing rights between the Warriors Nets and other parties.

San Francisco Rick Barry Golden State Warriors National Basketball Association U.S

Jamieson Shoots 67 To Take Lead

Jamieson shoots 67 in the Western Open Half at Sunset Ridge, taking a two stroke lead over Doug Sanders and others. The Moline pro, 29, benefits from home crowd support as he carded six birdies and two bogeys to reach 185 for two rounds, seven under par, while Sanders sits two back at 137 after a 66.

Northbrook Ill Jimmy Jamieson Moline Jamieson Sunset Ridge Country Club Doug Sanders J. C. Snead R. H. Sikes T'm Ilinois Chicago Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Lee Trevino Gary Player

Coaches All America game opens season with West favored

LUBBOCK Texas AP The 12th annual Coaches All America game pits East vs West to preview the 1972 season. West led by Jerry Tagge and Jack Mildren is a 7 point favorite due to its potent offense while East quarterbacks Miller Gilliam and Bryant coaches emphasize passing and varied formations. West defense features Jacobson Buchanan while Nettles Darden anchor East. West leads series 6-5 and won last year 33-28 in final seconds.

Lubbock Tex Paul Bryant Alabama Oklahoma Chuck Fairbanks Jerry Tagge Nebraska Jack Mildren Tagge Fairbanks Mildren Paul Miller North Carolina Joe Gilliam Tennessee State Bryant Johnny Musso Billy Taylor Michigan Curt Watson Tennessee Lewis Jolley Jeff Kinney Bernard Jackson Washington State Bill Butler Kansas State Tom Mozieck Houston Larry Jacobson Willie Buchanan San Diego State Ray Nettles Tom Darden

Woman Referee Puts Pancho in His Place

Pancho Gonzales was disqualified from the London Grass Court Championships after a bitter argument over line calls at Queen's Club. Wimbledon opens Monday as stricter conduct rules are pushed by the British Lawn Tennis Association and other officials.

London Pancho Gonzales Queen's Club British Lawn Tennis Association Rosie Casals San Francisco BLTA Gonzales Las Veas Ney John Paish Britain Paish

In Brief: Baseball Games and Schedules

Recaps of Saturday and Sunday results across leagues with Philadelphia Montreal Boston Cincinnati Atlanta Los Angeles San Francisco San Diego listings. Sundays and Mondays feature matchups including Philadelphia Chicago Atlanta San Francisco Montreal St Louis Houston Cincinnati and more with various pitchers noted.

Arlin Grant Sam McDowell Colbert Garry Maddox San Francisco Alan Gallagher McDowell Cincinnati Houston Los Angeles Atlanta Pittsburgh Chicago Montreal Philadelphia St. Louis New York Ross Grimsley Jonny Bench Bench Reds Astros Grimsley Frank Robinson Diego Fryman Stoneman Louis Cleveland Seaver Brias Hands Dierker Cinccinnati Billingham Scnyvelerk Kelley Low Angels Singer Sutton Barr San Diego Grief Philadelpha Si Lous Boston San Fransisco Pittsburgh F Detroit Altimore Milwaukee Oakland Van Minnesota Kansas City Texas Lewis Manne California Patrow

Mexican youths enter Junior Olympics in Salinas Kansas

Five Mexicoans, four boys and one girl, travel to Salinas Kansas to compete in the Missouri versus Kansas Junior Olympics. Participants include Mike Long, Andy Piper, Randy Ruell, Dick Barnes, and Sharron Farrah. Coaches Ron Whittaker and Darri¢ Douglas accompany the group. First and second place earn advancement to the regionals at Poplar Bluff.

Mexico Salinas Kan Mourning Mike Long Andy Piper Randy Ruell Dick Barnes Sharron Farrah Ron Whittaker Darri Douglas Poplar Bluff

League Leaders Baseball Statistics Yearly Totals

National League batting led by St Louis with .333 and 632 runs for McJoU. Bench Cin led with 43 runs and Wynn also 43. Bonds and Maddox paced SF with doubles and stars in multiple categories. American League batting topped by PinielIa KC at .327 with 73 hits. Rudi Oak 73 RBIs and 38 runs. Pitching leaders include Blass Pittsburgh with .900 winning percentage and Fingers Oak 21% saves.

Yas Cedono Hin Majou Morgan Sfy Cin Wynn Lruns Stargell A.oliver Pgh Tye T Bonds Maddox Wicica Brack Sil Cardenal Chi Bowa Phi Rose Kingman Feo Maorgan Blass J.ray Carlton Seaver McDowell Piniella Rudi Oak Harper Bsn A.e.May D. Allen R.jackson Rudai TS Patek Blair Bal Ede Rudi Cash Dot D. Nelson Tex PyKelly Kaat Min Loitch Det G.perry Cle

Baseball's Game of the Week Cardinals Meet Mets at Shea

Baseball on the Air features the St. Louis Cardinals facing the New York Mets at Shea Stadium with probable pitchers Reggie Cleveland and Tom Seaver for the 1 30 start on 5 10. The Mets Old Timers game precedes at 1.

St. Louis Cardinals New York Mets Shea Stadium Reggie Cleveland Tom Seaver Mets Lubbock Tex Scipio Spinks Jon Matlack

Ladd Regrets Nothing After Leaving Chiefs for Wrestling

Ernie Ladd, 32, says he has no regrets quitting the Kansas City Chiefs in 1968 to pursue wrestling. He notes his wrestling earnings exceed his football pay, claims to have earned about 115000 last year, and contrasts life as his own boss with football rules. He recalls his switch after clashing with coach Hank Stram over Mexico City Olympic plans and discusses pay, career choices, and life on the road with Pedro Morales in Baltimore.

Baltimore Ernie Ladd Ladd Pedro Morales World Wide Wrestling Federation Kansas City Chiefs Mexico City Hank Stram San Diego Chargers

Bullets trade for Big E to pair with Wes Unseld

Baltimore Bullets acquire Elvin Hayes from Houston for Jack Marin and future considerations as coach Gene Shue pivots to rebuild. Hayes, a 6-9 scorer and rebounder, pairs with Wes Unseld to form a front line shift while Marin departs after six NBA seasons.

Baltimore Gene Shue Baltimore Bullets National Basketball Association Elvin Hayes Bullets Big FE Houston Rockets Jack Marin Shue Marin Hayes Houston Ray Patterson Rockets Tex Winter Elvin Wes Unseld Unseld San Diego Rockets NBA

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