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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1973

Page

13

Cardinals Win 3-1 as Beckett Extends Hit Streak

The St Louis Cardinals defeated the Chicago Cubs 3-1 at Wrigley Field. Glenn Beckett extended his hitting streak to 24 games with two singles, while Mike Lyson drove in two runs with a second inning triple. Alan Foster and Rich Jollkers held the Cubs to one run, and Rick Reuschel took the loss on his birthday.

Chicago Glenn Beckett Cubs Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals Cub Whitey Luckman Gub Billy Williams Wrigley Field Alan Foster Rich Jollkers Jilenn Beckett Ron Santo Mike Lyson Philadelphia Danny Ozark Pittsburgh Pirates Ozark Phils Wayne Twitchell Pirates Pittsburgh Bucs St. Louis Chicago Cubs

Aaron Drives In Three In 11th For Braves Win

Aaron's sacrifice fly in the 11th breaks a 2-2 tie and gives Atlanta a 3-2 victory. Hank Aaron also hits his 684th career homer, 30 behind Babe Ruth's 714. Rookie Harry Parker earns win as Mets edge Fixpos. Joe Ferguson shines with four hits and a two run homer in the 11th for the Dodgers. Mike Caldwell holds Giants to five hits. John Grubb homers for the Padres off Juan Marichal as San Diego collects 11 hits.

Dusty Baker Atlanta Hank Aaron Babe Ruth Harry Parker Mets Dodger Joe Ferguson Reds San Diego Mike Caldwell Giants Padres San Francisco Juan Marichal John Grubb

Rumors Surround Secretariat Ahead of Preakness

In Baltimore at Pimlico, trainer Lucien Laurin scoffs at rumors about Secretariat as the Meadow Stable colt prepares for the Preakness Stakes. Secretariat is a heavy favorite in the 13 16 mile race, with Sham as his main opposition from Sigmund Sommer and Pancho Martin.

Broom Eddie Sweat Secretariat Laurin Meadow Stable Sham Sigmund Sommer Shami Pancho Martin

Riggs Seeks Virginia Slims Move Dress Required

Bobby Riggs aims to join the women’s Virginia Slims tour after beating Margaret Court, but must pass a demanding physical and wear a dress. Stella Lachowicz says the tour would provide designer Teddy Tinling to craft his outfit, while dismissing saliva testing for qualification.

New York Virginia Slims Bobby Riggs Stella Lachowicz Teddy Tinling London Miss Lachowicz Bobby Stella Margaret Court Ramona Calif Riggs Tinling Gussie Moran

Keino Missed ITA Meets Over Ill Son

Kip Keino did not compete in ITA pro meets in Toronto and Philadelphia because a son in Eldorat Kenya was critically ill with pneumonia. ITA officials, unable to contact him, learned he had returned to Kenya for family reasons and was unreachable due to the village’s lack of phones.

Los Angeles Kip Keino Kenya Keino ITA Toronto Philadelphia Jack Batefish State Department Butefish Eldorat Nairobi Jim Terill

Tanner Upsets Rosewall In Las Vegas Tennis

Roscoe Tanner of Lookout Mountain Tenn upset Australian Ken Rosewall 2-6 6-3 6-3 in the second round of the $150,000 Alan King Caegars Palace Tennis Classic in Las Vegas Nevada.

Sports Se Associated Press Las Vegas Nev Roscoe Tanner Lookout Mountain Tenn Ken Rosewall

National League scoreboard and Thursday card

Wednesday results include Detroit topping Boston in 5 0 innings 5-0 Texas beating Kansas City 7-2 Minnesota 6 to Chicago California 7 Oakland 0. Thursday games feature Baltimore at Cleveland Milwaukee at New York Boston at Detroit Kansas City at Texas Chicago at Minnesota Oakland at California and a local recreation page listing events and times.

Boston Texas Kansas City Minnesota Chicago California Oakland Baltimore Palmer Cleveland Perry Milwaukee Colborn New York Stottlemyre Curtis Detroit Fryman Simpson Siebert '-H Wood Woodson Hunter Montreal Pittsburgh Philadelphia Baltimore Lawt SY Louis Cleveland Ley San ‘Francises Cy Mouston Cincinnati Los Aoaeies Atlanta San Diego St. Louis Los Angeles San Francisco Los Angeles Sutton Carroll Louis Bibby Cicago Pappas Seaver Moore Cartion Philadephia Pittsburgh Moose Dobson Houst Roberts A

Royals fall as Ryans no-hits KC. Rangers rally 2-1

Nolan Ryan no-hit Kansas City as California dominated the Royals. Texas win featured 10 cent beer and strong fan support. Detroit outlasted Boston 6-5 in 10 innings, Yankees crushed Milwaukee 14-1, Minnesota beat Chicago 8-6, and California 7-2 over Oakland. Vic Harris made a leaping catch to rob Mayberry.

Fred Rothenberg Associated Press Detroit Boston Yankees Milwaukee Minnesota Chicago California Oakland Mets Montreal Philadelphia Pittsburgh St. Louis Atlanta Houston Los Angeles Cincinnati San Diego San Francisco Ranger Whitey Herzog Royals Rangers Paul Schall Ed Kirkpatrick Schall Kansas City Herzog Harris Vic Harris John Mayberry Red Sox Carl Yastrzemski Eddie Kasko

Royals Boss Changes Mind Won't Protest No-Hitter

Royals decide not to protest Nolan Ryan's no hitter as manager Jack McKeon argues a pivot foot move occurred but Tallis and McKeon conclude no action will be filed. Umpires Rice and Evans discuss legality and acknowledge pitcher's foot movement within delivery. Ryan's Angels defeated Kansas City 3-0.

California Angels Nolan Ryan Kansas City Royals Angels Kansas City Royals Ryan Jack McKeon Cedric Tallis McKeon Tallis Jim Evans Evans John Rice Rice Jack

Missouri Coach To Hold Annual Basketball Camp

The sixth annual Norm Stewart Tiger Basketball Camp runs three sessions this summer at Kemper Military School Boonville for boys in grades six to twelve. Emphasizing fundamentals and individual skills, the camp draws campers from Missouri and nearby states. contact Norm Stewart's Tiger Basketball Camp 2409 Beachview Drive Columbia MO 65201. Sanctioned by the Missouri State High School Activities Assn.

Columbia Norm Stewart Kemper Military School Boonville Stewart Missouri Tigers Missouri Tiger Beachview Drive Missouri State High School Activities Assn

Major Baseball Player Totals and Standings Summary

A cluttered recap lists leaders in batting runs and hits with names like Bonds, SF and Aaron, LA. It notes runs, runs batted in, doubles, triples, home runs, and stolen bases for several players across teams. Pitching leaders include Seaver NY and Sosa SF with strikeout and decision tallies.

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