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Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1973

Page

11

Memphis State Faces UCLA In Run and Shoot Title Battle

Memphis State likely sticks with its run and shoot approach against UCLA in the NCAA basketball final, with coach Gene Bartow acknowledging the Bruins are the dynasty to beat. He notes the Tigers cannot fully abandon their 29 game style, while UCLA pursues a seventh straight crown in the televised NBC finale at 9:10 p.m. EST.

ST. Louis Mo Memphis State UCLA NBC Gene Bartow Bartow Tigers Bruins

Bruins face Memphis State in top ranked showdown

UCLA 29-0 and first ranked meets Memphis State 24-5 and 12th nationally after Providence loss. Providence 27-3 without Marvin Barnes and Indiana 21-6 play for third. Bartow says positive thinking. Wooden downplays pressure and promises disciplined play.

UCLA Memphis State Providence Indiana

Dr K and Walton duel as Memphis State faces UCLA

Larry Kenon known as Dr. K says the Tigers win as a team but will face UCLA star Bill Walton in the NCAA final. Kenon scored 28 and 22 in the semifinal win over Providence while Walton had 14 and 17 in UCLA's victory over Indiana. Kenon stresses staying out of foul trouble and staying true to his role on the title bid.

ST. Louis Larry Kenon Kenon Dr. K Memphis State Bill Walton Walton Amarillo Tex Providence UCLA Indiana Kenan Missouri Valley Conference Memphis Providence College Marvin Barnes Dennis Bell Drake Bell

Weekend Sports Roundup Highlights Mixed Results

Saturday games featured Montreal over St Louis 11 4 Boston beat New York Rangers 3 New York Islanders edged Philadelphia 2 6 2 LA defeated Detroit 4 3 Buffalo and Pittsburgh tied 4 4 Chicago beat Atlanta 7 0 Sunday schedule included Chicago over Montreal 6 5 Vancouver over Toronto 7 4 Minnesota beat New York Rangers 2 0 Boston defeated Buffalo 4 1 and other results across leagues.

Montreal St. Louis Boston New York Rangers New York Islanders Philadelphia Los Angeles Datrait Buffalo Pittsburgh Chicago Atlanta Vancouver Toronto Minnesota New York Ratatifornia Detroit Alberta Cleveland Quebec Ottawa Winnipeg Angeles Houston Cincinnati S. Philadelphia Angeles Yoo Seattle Milwaukee Phoenix Portland Vis We Baltimore Texas San Francisco California San Diego Oakland Kansas City

Flyers Storm Blues in 5-2 Win to Boost Playoff Push

Flyers nicknamed the Broad Street Bullies dominated the Blues 5-2 in Philadelphia. A first-minute melee set the tone as Bill Barber and Gary Dornhoefer paced the rally with support from Ross Lonsberry and Dave Schultz.

Philadelphia St. Louis Blues Blues Philadelphia Flyers Flyers Broad Street Steve Durbano Dave Schultz Ross Lonsberry Schultz Gary Dornhoefer St. Louis Paul Curtis Bill Flett

Tech Brings Tears To Irish Eyes In OT Thriller

Virginia Tech edged Notre Dame 92-91 in overtime to capture the National Invitation Tournament title at Madison Square Garden. Bobby Stevens scored the decisive free throw and a long 15-foot attempt at the horn bounced out as the Gobblers survived a late Irish rally. Notre Dame coach Digger Phelps praised his team despite the heartbreak.

NEW York Virginia Tech Bobby Stevens Madison Square Garden Notre Dame Stevens Virginia Lieder Brokaw Notre Dame Bedlam

Baseball trade shakes AL as Athletics acquire Fosse and Heldermann

Oakland sends Dave Duncan and George Hendrick to Cleveland for catcher Ray Fosse and infielder Jack Heldermann in an American League deal. The summary notes Wilbur Wood led AL with 24 wins last season and Lolich had 22 for Detroit, highlighting division race impact. Also reports golf and tennis results from New Orleans, Towson, and Atlanta events.

Wilbur Wood Chicago Lolich Tigers Tucson Oakland Athletics Ray Fosse Jack Heldermann Cleveland Indians Dave Duncan George Hendrick GOLF New Orleans Jack Nicklaus Miller Barber Port ST. Lucie Fla Carol Mann Towson Detroit Joyce Kazmiski Tennis Atlanta Stan Smith

Topographic Maps Aid Anglers in Missouri

Missouri Geological Survey at Rolla promotes using pre dam era topographic maps to locate lake fish. By tracing contour lines to match pool elevation, anglers estimate water depth and hotspots. Free index guides available. maps cost 75 cents each, with over 1,000 stock.

Rolla Missouri Geological Survey Missouri Table Rack Stockton Pomme de Terre Thousand Hill Bull Shoals Lake of the Ozarks Wappapella

Missouri Boys Bright Prospects For Redbirds

In St Petersburg Florida two area teens Mr Marc Hill and Bake McBride are viewed by Cardinal officials as near major league readiness. Hill from Elsberry Mo is praised for defense and has begun hitting with guidance from Harry Walker and Ken Boyer. He batted .247 with eight homers and 65 RBIs last season for St Petersburg A. McBride, from Fulton and Springfield, is likewise progressing toward the big leagues as Cardinals scouts note his potential and recent development discussions with coaches.

St, Petersburg Fla Cardinal Marc Hill Elsberry Bake McBride Hill McBride Fulton Springfield Handsome Johnny Bench Harry Walker Ken Boyer Twins Marc St. Petersburg St. Pete Modesto Montgomery City Clapton Vern Benson Cardinals

McBride McBride shows potential as future big leaguer

Spring Training Report highlights McBride J as a versatile young ballplayer from Fulton High School who excelled in football and track before Westminster College. He pitched 11-15 there with a .400 average, and his minor league batting averages include .423 in Sarasota and .294 in Modesto in 1970, with later .320 in Little Rock and Tulsa in 1972. He is fast, having stolen 40 bases in 1071, and Cardinal scouts note his promise.

McBride J McBride Joe Torre Arnold Torre Bake Fulton High School Westminster College Sarasota Modesto Little Rock Tulsa Brock Missouri Cardinals

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