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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1972

Page

13

Gillick Glitters for Tigers in Missouri Scrimmage

Missouri's spring scrimmage in Columbia showcased quarterback hopefuls Tony Gillick and John Cherry amid fumbles and limited passing. Gillick led a 17-point surge before halftime, while Cherry struggled with six fumbles. New junior college transfer Tommy Reamon signed to attend this fall, boosting potential offensive depth alongside Jimmy Smith and Leroy Moss. Coach Al Onofrio remained cautiously optimistic about a young defense and a stronger running game with Beamon and Smith.

Columbia Missouri Tony Gillick John Cherry Tommy Reamon University of Missouri Reamon Jimmy Smith Leroy Moss Tigers Gillick Gold Bob Sheahan Bruce Berry Dave McMasters Jim Sharp Don Muse Ed Johndrow Johndrow Ray Smith Cherry al Onofrio Onofrio Shen Beamon Smith Colorado Nebraska Notre Dame

Hannibal Breaks Lead To Beat Community 3 1 In Subdistrict Final

Hannibal Pirates used three Community errors and solid pitching by Carlos Buckner to defeat Community Trojans 3 to 1 and win the sub district tournament. Greg Cox allowed one unearned run through four innings while Buckner struck out eight and held the Trojans to one hit. Wieberg drove in the tying run with a second inning single. Danny Wilcox and Dale Sherman delivered the other two runs for Hannibal in the fifth.

Hannibal Hannibal Pirates Trojans Pirates Community Greg Cox Carlos Buckner Cox Buckner Steve Wieberg Kevin Wenzel Tony Albus Rodney Willingham Wieberg Pirate Jim Robey Trojan David Fendrick Don Fahey Dennis Hopke Danny Wilcox Fahey Dale Sherman Bob Mindlin Mexico Bulldogs Laddonia

Bruins edge Rangers in 6 5 opener of Stanley Cup series

Boston Bruins survived a late New York rally to take a 6 5 victory in game one. Ace Bailey scored the winner at 17 44 after Derek Sanderson and Ken Hodge had sparked a 5 1 Bruins lead with short handed goals. Rangers coach Emile Francis lauded Boston's resilience as Boston coach Tom Johnson urged 60 minutes of hockey next game. Bailey, filling in for Sanderson, credited a blue line pass and a backhand flip past Ed Giacomin.

Boston Boston Bruins New York Rangers Bruins Derek Sanderson Ken Hodge Rangers Tom Johnson Bailey Spelling Sanderson

Centralia Leads Missouri Rowing Tournament Standings

State Farm Insurance of Centralia continued to lead the Missouri Men's Rowing Tournament as play concluded for the week in Jefferson City. Standings list State Farm at 3,274 points, with Sheperle Realty, Doris's Truck Stop, Maerz Jewelers, and others following in order across team and all events categories.

Jefferson City State Farm Insurance of Centralia Missouri Team State Farm Insurance Sheperle Realty Chula Coop Chula Doris’s Eldon Maerz Jewelers Fulton Dale Swartz Brooks Craighead Edward Matlock Dennis Flake O'Fallon Kenneth Janney A.H. Pledge Jr Sedalia Gary Banele Steve Gillum St. Louis Frank Fernandes James Bowser Clarence Collins Kirkwood William Linneman Salisbury Steve Johnson Joplin David Frost Chillicothe Douglas Colling Florissant Melvin Wails Festus Bob Pashia Imperial James Howser John Shrum Hannibal Kay Wecht Mexico Don Helling Sullivan Ray Whitley Kansas City Carl Richard

Astros Beat Cardinals 7-6 On Sunday

Houston traded blows with St. Louis as Doug Rader delivered a pivotal three run rally and a seventh inning double to push the Astros past the Cardinals 7-6. Other NL results included Cubs over Reds 6-4 Dodgers over Mets 7-0 and Phillies sweeping Padres 6-1 and 3-1.

Atlanta Braves Baltimore Orioles Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Reds Houston Astros St. Louis Cardinals Los Angeles Dodgers New York Mets Montreal San Francisco Giants Philadelphia Phillies San Diego Padres Doug Rader Houston Bill Russell Don Sutton Los Angeles New York

Unsigned NFL Free Agents Grow To 33 In Market

The Associated Press reports 33 NFL players including Bart Starr Mac Arthur Lane and Ray Nitschke became free agents at midnight Sunday without contracts for 1972. Names are not released by the league but AP has learned most. Several signings reduced the list over the weekend as players joined St Louis Houston and Washington. Minnesota leads with seven unsigned players while Chicago Puts expects few changes. If a free agent signs elsewhere, his old club receives compensation.

Associated Press National Football League Bart Starr MacArthur Lane Ray Nitschke Green Bay Bill Munson Detroit Dick Gordon Chicago Clint Jones Gene Washington Minnesota NFL Donny Anderson Roy Shivers Gary Cuozzo St. Louis Alvin Reed Houston Bill Kilmer Washington Cardinals Joe O'Donnell Mike McGill Rolf Krueger Finks Vikings Denson George Halas Jr Jimmy Gunn California Halas Bears Gordon Jack Concannon George Seals

Bullpups Rally For Medals At Columbia Relays

Mexico freshmen set a school discus record 144-3 and high jumper Andy Piper cleared 5-10 for a meet record as Mexico took third behind West Junior and Jeff City. Eighth graders finished second to Jeff Junior with multiple medals and records including Rick Barnes 40.4 in the 340-yard dash and Dennis Lierheimer long jump silver.

Columbia Mexico Hardin Pirate Jefferson Dick Barnes Andy Piper West Jeff City Bill Buckner Carl Fuemmeler Ron Snell Steve Sparks Jeff White Mike Lierheimer Mike Long Tim Collins White Lierheimer Sparks Long Piper Snell James Clark Clark Eric Coil Mike Blumer Larry Thompson Guy Eick Pirate Jeff Junior Cyclones Hardin Jefferson City Johnny Billy Fry Austin Miller Marty Hunt Pirates Johnny Fry Rick Barnes Barnes Dennis Lierheimer Wayne

Botkin's Two Homers Not Enough for Mexico

Sedalia Smith-Cotton Tigers edged Mexico 7 to 6 after a late rally. Mexico sophomore Steve Botkin drove in five with two homers but Sedalia scored three in the bottom of the seventh to win. Botkin's first blast tied the game after Mexico grabbed a 3-1 lead.

Sedalia Steve Botkin Mexico Sedalia Smith-Cotton Tigers Botkin Bulldogs David Ezell

Sedalia Freshmen Rally Stuns Mexico In Slugfest

In a high scoring game Sedalia freshmen overcame a Mexico lead as Ezell struck out four in the fourth inning while two strikeouts reached on passed balls. Mexico lost control late letting Sedalia pull ahead 14 to 0 as errors hurt the Tigers.

Mexico Sedalia

Baseball standings and results across leagues mixed with schedules

A jumbled recap lists American and National League standings and recent results. Teams such as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, St. Louis, Houston, Philadelphia, Montreal, San Diego, San Francisco, and Cincinnati appear with varied scores and records. Upcoming games show divisions and matchups including New York at San Francisco and Philadelphia at Los Angeles, with multiple inconsistencies in spelling and formatting.

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