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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1972

Page

16

Hebner Sparks Pirates Past Cardinals In Tight Win

Richie Hebner led Pittsburgh with three hits including a three run homer as the Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 to extend a season high winning streak. Red Schoendienst and Frank Lucchesi commented on the Cardinals and Cubs star Jim Monday delivered three homers for the Cubs in a 8-1 win. The Mets, Dodgers, Astros and others won or split as the NL standings shifted with Baltimore, California, Boston and Kansas City also posting victories.

Pittsburgh Richie Hebner Pittsburgh Pirates Rhomer St. Louis Cardinals Pirates New York Mets Jamet Hebner Hebner Santoratorium Rick Wise Cardinals Cardinal Red Schoendienst Philadelphia Frank Lucces Chicago Rick Monday Phillies Monday Cubs St. Louis Houston Atlanta Montreal Los Angeles San Diego Cincinnati San Francisco Greg Luzinski Orlando Cepeda Braves Reliver Jim Ray Bob Watson Bobby Fenwick Tom Seaver Mets Expos Bud Harrelson Dodgers Bill Singer Duke Sims Willie Davis Pete Rose Reds Jim Hart Dave Concepcion Jack Billingham Julian Javier Davey Kingman Giants

Scores Across Leagues From A P Tuesday Results and Standings

The Associated Press scoreboard shows AL and NL East and West divisions with team records, games behind, and recent results. Notable games include New York 3 Cleveland 1 and Boston 5 Milwaukee 1, plus several interleague matchups and upcoming Wednesday games across cities from New York to San Francisco.

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Major Leaders in Baseball National League and American League

A compact tally of top players from the National and American Leagues including batting averages, runs, runs batted in, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, stolen bases, and pitching records. Notable names include Torre, Tolan, Kingman, and Murray among others with team affiliations listed.

THE Associated Press Ausgalla Torre Sil Nruns—Morgan Cin To Ihn Wyn Hin Tolan Jin Hin Inn Morgan J.ray Sutton MsBowell Matlack Marshall Mon Torrez Carlton Phi Seaver P.kelly Chi Braun Min Tovar Harper Ban Darwin Freehan Del D.allen Chih WY Piniella Pinson Cal Carew D.nelson Tex O.johnson Bal B.robinson Aparicia Bsn Thompson McCraw Cle Kalino Det Michael Patek Bryce Bando Oak Cash D-Allen Duncan R.jackson Stolen Pales McGraw Nm PiKelly Kaat Locker Lolieh Wound G.perry Lolleh Ret

Guzman Sent to ChiSox Farm Club in Tucson Trade

The Cardinals trade right hander Santiago Guzman 22 to Tucson for Lowell Palmer. Guzman, in Tulsa since 1972, was 1-0 with a 2.77 ERA there after starting the season 0-1 for St Louis. Don Shaw moved to Oakland for infielder Dwain Anderson amid a rosters shakeup featuring a 31-man Cardinal squad.

Cardinals Santiago Guzman Tulsa Tucson White Sox Lowell Plamer Guzman Don Shaw Oakland A's Dwain Anderson Cardinal Lance Clemons Reggie Cleveland Tony Joninger Moe Drabowsky Bb Gibson Joe Grzenda Dennis Higgins al Santorini Scipio Spinks Rick Wise Jerry McNertney Ted Simmons Bonn Clendenon Ed Crosby Joe Hague Marty Martinez Dal Maxvill Ted Sizemore Joe Torre Matty Alou Jou Jrocks Jose Cruz Mike Flore Luls Melendez Vern Benson Ken Boyer George Kissell Barney Schultz Lee ‘Thomas Red Behoendienst

Laker Coach To Purdue Hoops Leader Takes Purdue Role

Los Angeles AP says Fred Schaus, after twelve years with the Lakers, resigns as head coach and returns to Purdue University as head coach. Schaus, 41, had guided the Lakers to recent NBA titles and served seven years as coach before moving to the front office five years ago.

LOS Angeles Fred Schaus Purdue University Los Angeles Lakers Schaus National Basketball Association

Nicklaus and Palmer Return To Challenge Trevino

Nicklaus and Palmer enter the $175,000 Danny Thomas Memphis Open on the new South Course at Colonial Country Club. Trevino seeks to defend his title from last year as a strong field of 147 players tees off under winter rules with lift, clean and place in effect.

Memphis Tenn Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Lee Trevino Danny Thomas Nicklaus Palmer Trevino New South Colonial Country Club

Ali Fight For Charity Off Now

The Muhammad Ali charity exhibition battle is canceled again. Promoters moved the event from Washington to Baltimore’s Civic Center after failing to reach an agreement with the Washington Armory Board on gate division. The Maryland State Athletic Commission vetoed the plan citing insufficient time to meet legal requirements.

Baltimore Muhammad Ali Washington, D.C Civic Center Washington Armory Board Maryland State Athletic Commission Ali Jack Cohen The Commission

No Le Hace's Trainer Tests New Strategy At Preakness

Baltimore AP Trainer Homer Pardue plans a closer, faster ride for No Le Hace in the Preakness against Riva Ridge. Pardue notes No Le Hace’s late Derby rally under pace pressure and aims to move quicker this time. He expects early speed from Eager Exchange and Freetex, while Upper Case may not set the pace. Riva Ridge, a strong 13 race winner, looms as a strong Belmont contender, with Pardue reserving judgment on super horse status after Saturday’s try.

Baltimore Homer Pardue No le Hace Riva Ridge Pardue Ron Turcotte Phil Rubbicco le Hace Arkansas Louisiana Eager Exchange Freetex Upper Case Lucien Laurin

Bettenhausen family guards Indy tradition for win

Gary Bettenhausen, oldest son, reflects on the Bettenhausen race legacy at Indianapolis. The family hopes one son will win the 500 as a tribute to their father who died after helping another driver. Gary’s career includes sprint car titles and three big car wins while brothers Merle and Tony Jr. rise. Medford’s Art Pollard suffers a broken leg and may miss the race. Jim Malloy remains in critical condition at Methodist Hospital.

Indianapolis Bettenhausen Gary Bettenhausens Speedway Tinley Park Ill Paul Russo Dad Russo Paul Merle Tony Jr United States Auto Club Indy Art Pollard Medford Ove Pollard Indianapolis Motor Speedway Jim Malloy Indianapolis Methodist Hospital

Mizzou Ends Baseball At 500 Season

In Columbia Missouri the Missouri Tigers beat Oklahoma 7-3 to close the Big Eight season. Oklahoma had already clinched the title by sweeping a doubleheader. Missouri capitalized on walks errors and six steals while Oklahoma outhit 12-7. Missouri finished 9 11 in conference and 16 16 overall. Oklahoma 12-6 in league and 32-15 overall.

Columbia Missouri Tigers Oklahoma Sooners Bengals Oklahomans Sooners Tigers Missouri Rick Jacobs Jack Bastable Oklahoma Bill Bottenfield Bill Foster

Colts Planning Get-Together for Mexico Youth

The Mexico Colts youth football group for ages 9 to 12 schedules a spring get-together next Wednesday May 2 at 7 pm in the Knights of Columbus Hall. Featured speakers include Mexico High School football coach Art Seals and assistant Bob Gooch, with football films planned. Refreshments will be served. Terry Anselmi leads the Colts as head coach and director.

Mexico Colts Knights of Columbus Mexico High School Art Seals Bob Gooch Colts Terry Anselmi

Van-Far Hires Basketball Coach

Van-Far R-1 High School announces the hiring of Kirby Clark as varsity basketball coach. Clark, 35, formerly at Glasgow High School, led a 88 and 34 basketball record and placed third in the state in 1969. He has coached four years at Glasgow and holds a B.S. in education from Kansas University, pursuing a master's at MU-Columbia.

Vandalia Van-Far R-1 William A. Young Kirby Clark Glasgow Clark Kansas University Lawrence Mu-Columbia

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