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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1971

Page

4

Colonels Seek Net Power Replacement

The Missouri Military Academy Colonels search for a new No. 1 singles after Randy Etzkorn of St. Louis departs. Capt. David Steinmetz toiled to rebuild a lineup including Ted Manassa, Paul Webb, Bob Epple, Terry Logue, Mike Dallwitz, Bob Keagle, and Bill Lewis as they plan a schedule against Kemper, Wentworth, Fulton, Mexico, and Moberly with MMA aiming to defend state military schools titles.

Randy Etzkorn St. Louis David Steinmetz Etzkorn Missouri Military Academy Ted Manassa Paul Webb Dhahran Saudi Arabia Bob Epple Columbia Terry Logue Mike Dallwitz Bob Keagle Florissant Bill Lewis Belleville Fulton High Kemper Mexico High University High of Columbia Jefferrson City High Colonels Moberly MMA Wentworth

White Sox top Cardinals in rain shortened exhibition

In St Petersburg, Tommy John limited the Cardinals to three hits over five innings as the White Sox won 2-0 in a rain shortened four inning game. Steve Carlton took the loss for St Louis while John and a later rally produced the runs.

ST. Petersburg Fla Tommy John Raify St. Louis Cardinals Chicago White Sox Steve Carlton White Sox John Cardinals Stan Perzanowski Lou Brock Mike Andrews Los Angeles Caneers Bill Buckner Tim Paciorek Duke Sims Montreal Xpps Ollie Brown San Diego Milwaukee Clay Kirby Steve Arlin Nnte Brewer Casey Cox Washington Minnesota St. Louis

KU Moves On Drake In Regional Finals

Kansas pursues the NCAA Midwest Regional final against Drake as star forward Dave Robisch powers the Jayhawks. Robisch, 6-10, 235 pounds, posted 29 points and 16 rebounds against Houston, helping Kansas extend a 20 game win streak and earning All American second team honors.

Wichita Kan Kansas Drake Jayhawks Dave Robisch Houston Notre Dame Robisch Ted Owens Springfield Jayhawk Colorado Oklahoma Owens

Boston Bruins Can Clinch NHL East Division Title Tonight

The Boston Bruins can clinch first in the NHL East Division and secure the Prince of Wales Trophy for the first time in 30 years with a win over the Philadelphia Flyers. The magic number stands at two points, with potential clinching scenarios tied to the New York game in Toronto. The Bruins seek to extend a 12-game winning streak and a 26-game home ice unbeaten streak, while Chicago and California faced penalties in a split Friday night card. Vancouver beat Pittsburgh 6-4 in the other action.

Boston Boston Rums Prince of Wales Bruins Montreal Chicago California Golden Seals Vancouver Pittsburgh Drake Wichita Kan Ohio State Marquette Western Kentucky Big Mac Jim McDaniels Hilltoppers Kentucky Kansas Drake Bulldogs Notre Dame Austin Carr UCLA Long Beach State New York Massachusetts North Carolina Providence Louisville Duke Dayton Tennessee St. John’s N.Y Georgia Tech la Salle Evansville Old Dominion

Slim Melnyk sheds weight to lead at Jacksonville Open

Steve Melnyk, former national amateur champ and Jacksonville insurance man, slimmed from 265 to 233 pounds and shot a seven under 137 to share the halfway lead at the Greater Jacksonville Open with Don January. He cited hitting distance and quicker through the ball as benefits and hinted a possible shift toward turning pro if he wins. Other notables included Gary Player, Doug Ford, Dave Eichelberger, Lee Trevino, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, and defending champion January in the crowded leaderboard.

Jacksonville, Fla Steve Melnyk Jacksonville Melnyk Hal Underwood Doug Ford Dave Eichelberger Lee Trevino Jack Nicklaus

Englishman to Spend Million for Americas Cup Bid

Anthony Boyden, a British printing magnate and yachtsman, plans to spend about 960000 dollars to challenge the United States for the Americas Cup through the Royal Thames Yacht Club. He ordered a 12 meter boat and may face wood or aluminum construction as Britain continues to seek the trophy after 120 years.

Anthony Boyden United States Great Britain Boyden Royal Thames Yacht Club

Hawks Win Playoff Berth In Overtime Triumph Over Bulls

Hawks clinched the Central Division playoff berth with a 112 111 overtime win over Chicago as Luud Hudson and Pete Maravich each scored 22. Walt Hazzard's late drive, 21 rebounds for Bellamy, and Hazzard 19 led the Hawks who face the Knicks next. Pistons beat Buffalo 111 105 for 44th win but miss playoffs. Lanier poured in 40 for Detroit. Other scores featured Philadelphia 147 Cincinnati 127 Boston 125 Baltimore 117 Phoenix 111 Los Angeles 106 San Diego 111 Milwaukee 99 Portland 135 Seattle 128 with ABA results and individual stat highlights.

Navy Army Atlanta Hawks National Basketball Association Detroit Pistons Hawks Chicago Bulls Pistons Buffalo Philadelphia Cincinnati Boston Baltimore Phoenix Los Angeles San Diego Milwaukee Portland Seattle Indiana Kentucky Virginia Carolina Texas Memphis Tah New York Walt Hazzard Sting Luud Hudson Pete Maravich Hazzard Walt Bellamy Chet Walker Bulls Atlanta New York Knicks Bob Lanier Cincinnat Archie Clark 76Ers Hal Greer Bill Russell Billy Cunningham John Havlicek Jo Jo White Celts Kevin Loughery John Trapp Lew Alcindor Bucks Geoff Petrie Blazers NBA Spencer Haywood Sonics Phoenix Suns Lakers Jerry West Dick van Arsdale Sus Wilt Chamberlain

Pole vault record falls at Knights of Columbus Meet

In Cleveland, Kjell Isaksson, a 5 foot 8 inch Southern California freshman, cleared 17 feet 9 inches to set a new world indoor pole vault record at the Knights of Columbus Track Meet in the Cleveland Arena. The 1971 national indoor season finale featured Isaksson's dramatic jump after a competitor’s tip.

Cleveland, Ohio Kjell Isaksson Southern California Knights of Columbus Cleveland Arena

Unbeaten Penn Faces NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals

Penn, 28-0, meets Villanova in Raleigh as UCLA eyes a fifth straight title. The Quakers lead with a 53-2 run over two seasons, facing Western Kentucky, Ohio State, and Kansas in day’s quarterfinals alongside other matchups and NIT openers.

Associated Press Penn UCLA Quakers Philadelphia Dick Harter Villanova Raleigh N.C Long Beach State Salt Lake City Utah Houston Princeton Bill Bradley Western Kentucky Ohio State Athens Kansas

Andretti and Donohue Lead Sebring 12 Hours Race Attendees

Ferrari field leaders Mark Donohue and Mario Andretti occupy the front row for the Sebring 12 Hours with Donohue setting a qualifying speed record of 123.442 mph in a Ferrari 512, while Andretti and Jack Ickx had earlier posted a fast lap and left their car in the garage. Porsche looms as the main challenger, with a rugged field featuring Amie Amizich in golf, astronaut Pete Conrad, and various celebrities among the drivers.

Sebring Mario Andretti Fla Donohue Andretti Jack Ickx England David Hobbs Ferrari Ignazio GiuntiNino Porsche Buenos Aires Daytona Charles “Pete” Conrad Dick Smothers Rosemary Smith Guthrie Jenifer Birrill

Hudson rolls 299 game in Dunny Doubles event

At Community Lanes in Moberly Jack Hudson of Salmons Trailer Court in Mexico nearly achieved a perfect 300 in the third annual Dunny Doubles. With one ball left he left the 7 pin, finishing a 299 game. Hudson carries a 170 average and bowls frequently in Moberly.

Moberly Moberly Monitor- Index Jack Hudson Salmons Trailer Court Mexico Hudson

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