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Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1971

Page

4

Cubs Big Seventh Inning Crushes Cardinals 12-0

Chicago built a 10 run seventh inning with two outs as Bill Bonham started the rally with a first-time hit. The Cubs’ 12-0 win over St Louis moved them to 35-35 while Pittsburgh, Atlanta, New York and Houston won behind homers and late rallies in Friday NL action.

Hal Bock Associated Press Chicago Cubs Cubs St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cards Pittsburgh Pirates Philadelphia Atlanta Cincinnati Bill Bonham Bonham Bill Hands Lou Brock Jerry McNertney Jose Cardenal al Santorini J.C. Martin Ramon Webster Cub Cardinal Don Shaw Ken Holtzman Bob Gibson Busch Stadium Jackie Hernandez Richie Hebner Willie Stargell Ryan Expos Jerry Grote New York Jack Hiatt Denis Menke San Diego Dave Campbell Los Angeles

Jacklin Sets Course Record With Eight Under Par

Tony Jacklin matched the Beechmont Country Club course record with an eight under par 63 to surge into contention at the Cleveland Open. His 36 hole total of 132 leaves him two behind leader Bobby Mitchell, while Sikes and a British Empire surge follow. Jacklin, relieved to shed the American Open champion burden, says he can now play naturally and focus on the competition ahead.

Bob Green Associated Press Cleveland Tony Jacklin Beechmont Country Club Bobby Mitchell Mitchell Danville Dan Sikes Jacklin Lee Trevino Jack Nicklaus Bobby Cole Bruce Crampton Gene Littler Cole Crampton Littler Billy Casper Trevino Chaska Minn Ardmore

Records Fall At AAU Championships

At the AAU National Track meet in Eugene Oregon Rod Milburn of Southern University set a world record in the 120 yard high hurdles clocking 13.1 seconds wind aided as he won the final. Steve Prefontaine of Oregon shattered the three mile meet record with 12 58.6. Reynaldo Brown set an AAU high jump record at 7 3 while Arie Robinson won the long jump over Bouncey Moore. In Missouri Tiger football camp Dan Devine hosts camps with 80 boys plus visitors from NFL and AFL teams at Kemper Military School Boonville through July 3.

Ken Doney Associated Press Eugene, Ore Amateur Athletic Union Rod Milburn Southern University Milburn University of Oregon Hayward Field West Germany Martin Lauer Steve Prefontaine Oregon Prefontaine Bob Schu Gerry Lindgren Washington State Reynaldo Brown Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Calif John Thomas Otis Burrell Arie Robinson San Diego Bouncey Moore Boonville Dan Devine Missouri Green Bay Packers Kemper Military School Devine Kansas Iowa Illinois Nebraska Oklahoma Willie Lanier Kansas City Chiefs Roger Wherli St. Louis Cardinals Terry Bradshaw Pittsburgh Steelers

Pilkington Named Track and Cross Country Coach at CMS

WARRENSBURG Mo AP James Pilkington appointed track and cross country coach at Central Missouri State College the college announced Friday. Pilkington previously led a similar program at Madison State College Madison DC for two years succeeding Dick Maxwell who resigned recently.

Warrensburg James Pilkington Central Missouri State College Pilkington Madison State College Madison D.C Dick Maxwell

Missouri Southern Quits Track Program

Missouri Southern College at Joplin will discontinue its track and field program due to small participant numbers, said college president Dr. Leon C. Billingsley. He cited feasibility concerns as the main reason for the decision announced Friday.

Joplin, Mo Missouri Southern College At

Wind Ruffles Play at U S Women's Open in Erie

Wind and fatigue slowed top contenders at Kahkwa Club as Donna Caponi struggled to a 145 after 36 holes, two behind Joanne Carner while Lesley Holbert shot 75 to reach 146 and stay among leaders. Caponi lamented five hour rounds, Carner ran ahead with steadier pace in tough conditions.

Erie Jack Nicklaus Donna Caponi Miss Caponi Joanne Carner Lake Worth Fla Lesley Holbert Hialeah

Saints To Face Sedalia Sunday In Centralia Park

Cen tralia Ban Johnson Saints meet Sedalia tomorrow night in Centralia City Park at 8:00 p.m. This is Sedalia's only trip to Centralia this season. Centralia is .500 with 4-3 after a protest over Wednesday's game with the Bears. Keith Laws and Jerry Black, both with the Saints, return this year.

Saints Sedalia Sentralia Centralia Ban Johnson Saints Jefferson City Bears Mexico Keith Laws Jerry Black

Pianist Borowiak Faces Richey In Wimbledon Fourth Round

Berkeley pianist Jeff Borowiak, 21, reached Wimbledon fourth round with wins over Jauffret Phillips-Moore Sedgman and seeks to continue his Mozart focus against Cliff Richey. Richey, from Sarasota, advanced with a straight-sets win over Panatta as other Americans Gorman Smith Riessen pursued quarterfinals.

Wimbledon England Jeff Borowiak Berkeley Calif Cliff Richey Geoffrey Miller Associated Press Francois Jauffret France Barry Phillips-Moore Australia Frank Sedgman Borowiak Mozart Salzburg Austria Richey Sarasota Fla Adriano Panatta Italy Tom Gorman Seattle Rod Laver John Newcombe Stan Smith Pasadena Roy Emerson Marty Riessen Evanston Sonny Parun New Zealand

Baseball Standings and Schedule Across Leagues

Dense league standings and forthcoming games across American and National Leagues. Lists teams with records and games in hand, upcoming doubleheaders and daily results. Includes Baltimore New York Chicago California Milwaukee Minnesota Detroit Cleveland Oakland Kansas City Pittsburgh St Louis San Francisco Los Angeles Houston Atlanta Cincinnati San Diego notes for Friday Saturday Sunday and Monday fixtures.

New York Montreal Houston San Francisco San Diego Los Angeles Pittsburgh St. Louis Chicago Phila San Fran Atlanta Cincinnati Philadelphia York Reynolds Moltzman Louis Gibson Notman Artin Oseen Alexander Wiehe Cee Wee Wee Egosman Renko McGlothtin Thanta Store Sruart Philadelpnia St. Lavia

Yanks Bomb Senators 12-2 in Bronx Bombing Returns

New York Yankees rout Washington 12-2 highlighted by Ron Blomberg first major league homer in his return to the majors. Ron Swoboda sparked the attack with a first-inning RBI single after joining the Yankees from Montreal. Alou, Murcer, Gibbs also contributed as Steve Kline earned the win. Swoboda called the day exhausting after a quick flight and lost equipment. Other AL games saw Vida Blue win for Oakland, Detroit tops Cleveland, Baltimore over Boston, Milwaukee beat Minnesota, and Chicago White Sox shut out California.

Bruce Lowitt Associated Press New York Yankees Bronx Bombers Yanks Washington Senators Ron Blomberg Felipe Alou Bobby Murcer Jake Gibbs Ron Swoboda New York Mets Montreal New York Expos Pete Brobert Oakland Vida Blue Kansas City Bill Gilbreth Detroit Cleveland Baltimore Boston Milwaukee Minnesota Chicago White Sox California

Vida Blue earns sixth shutout in A's 7-0 win over Royals

Oakland pitcher Vida Blue improved to 16-0 with 12 strikeouts in a 7-0 victory over Kansas City before 33,888 fans. Sal Bando drove in three runs and Mike Epstein hit his 10th homer as Oakland widened the AL West lead. Cookie Rojas called Blue the best thing in baseball in a rare praise-filled scene.

Oakland Vida Blue Cookie Rojas Kansas City Royals Rojas Oakland A Blue Royals A’s Kansas City Sandy Koufax Sallie Mansfield Vida Charlie Finley Finley Dick Williams A's Williams Sal Bando Mike Epstein Mike Hedlund Len Frank Howard Gilbreth Toledo al Kaline Willie Horton Tigers Mickey Stanley Detroit Baltimore Paul Blair Boog Powell Frank Robinson Orioles Reggie Smith Rico Petrocelli Red Sox

East vs West Twain Meet Opens Coaches All America

The 1971 Coaches All America game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. CDT in Jones Stadium with West QB Jim Plunkett of Stanford aiming to prove his worth to the New England Patriots amid contract talks. West stars include QB Chuck Hixson and receivers Jennings, Hill, and Dicus. ground leader Orduna leads Nebraska as East coach McClendon worries about stopping Plunkett. Rex Kern of Ohio State will focus on defense if needed.

Denne Freeman Associated Press Lubbock Tex West Jim Plunkett Stanford New England Patriots Abc-Tv Jones Stadium Plunkett Patriots Bob Devaney Nebraska Chuck Hixson Southern Methodist Ernie Jennings Air Force J.D. Hill Arizona State Chuck Dicus Arkansas Joe Orduna Charley McClendon Louisiana State

Esposito Named Hockey's MVP Trophy Winner

Toronto AP reporting Phil Esposito of the Boston Bruins was named the NHL's first Lester B. Pearson Trophy winner chosen by players. Pearson presented the award at a dinner ahead of their annual golf tournament as Esposito set a record with 76 goals and 152 points in the 1970-71 regular season.

Toronto Phil Esposito Boston Bruins Lester B. Pearson National Hockey League Pearson NHL Esposito Bruins

Predict Lap Speeds of 175 for Pocono Schaefer 500

Prediction centers on lap speeds up to 175 mph for the Pocono Schaefer 500 time trials. Mark Donohue reached 171.3 mph in practice with Penske forecasting the possibility of 175 mph under favorable track, chassis, and setup conditions as dust storms briefly paused activity.

Mount Pocono Pocono International Raceway Philadelphia Roger Penske Mark Donohue Penske Donohue Pete Revson Revson

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Redbirds Deron Johnson Willie Montanez Phillies Earl Williams Darrell Evans Braves Ralph Garr Oscar Brown Tony Perez Reds Buddy Harrelson Dan Frisella Mets Nolan Ryan Dave Marshall Bob Barton Larry Stahl Angel Bravo Campbell Ivan Murrell Ed Spiezio Padres CMS Southern U.S North Hollywood Ohio Ledger Sharp UCLA Detroit Beaton Cleveland Wash Cuellar Jackson Josson Peters Siebert Gian Mckain Stottlemyre Catfornia Mey Clcago Bradley Appitin Parry Gal Canton Hunter Horgan Coleman Milhwaukes Oailand Swoboda Alou Murcer Gibbs Yankee Steve Kline Tim Cul Bob Brown S. Washington Twain Coaches All America McClendon Scott Hunter Alabama Buddy Lee LSU Rex Kern Ohio State Pocono W. Cor William E. St. John Stephenson Charles E. Thomson Home Savings Building
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