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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1970

Page

4

North Callaway Ready For Van-Far Clash In Rivalry Game

Auxvasse. North Callaway high hopes to improve its 8-2 mark as the Thunderbirds prepare for Van-Far. Coach Jim Blacklock leads the team with strong rushing by Greg Hobson and Joe Magruder, plus steady defense from Baumgartner and Adams. Senior quarterback Ron Atkinson aims to cap the season with a big performance while injuries have affected key players.

Auxvasse North Callaway Thunderbirds Van-Far High School Lewis W. Hobson North Callaway Vandalia- Farber Thunderbirds Jim Blacklock Tony Cox James Cecil Joe Davis Ron Atkinson Greg Hobson Hobson Joe Magruder Harvey Sydenstricker Sydenstricker Magruder Loran ‘Hume Alan Baumgartner Don Boulware Thunderbird Bruce Graham Steve Whitaker Terry Burt Glen Jones Ted Behan Loran Hume Chuck Adams Lynn Pasley Baumgartner Adams George Baumgartner

Controversy Continues Over Raider Chief Tie

Associated Press report from Kansas City details the 17-17 tie between Oakland and Kansas City. Ben Davidson was deemed justified in tackling Len Dawson, sparking a melee as Otis Taylor joined in. A late 48-yard field goal by George Blanda tied the game, keeping Oakland atop the AFC West while KC stayed in third. Dawson tripped, not tackled, on the play.

Robert Moore Associated Press Kansas City Oakland Ben Davidson Len Dawson Davidson Dawson Bob Finley Otis Taylor Chiefs Taylor Raiders Daryle Lamonica George Blanda Denver

Pro Basketball Eastern Conference Atlantic Division

A brief standings item notes the Atlantic Division within the Eastern Conference of the pro basketball league. Teams compete for division position with wins, losses, and games behind figures, shaping playoff seeding and regional rivalries.

W.L. Pet

Community Soap Game Set for 8

Community A-6 High School hosts an eight o clock basketball soap scrimmage for fans, students, and parents. Players from the team split into White and Red squads to showcase prospects with admission priced at one bar of soap for the season’s use.

Scotts Corner A-6 Bob Mindlin Billy Lower Kyle Pound Brent Pasley Greg Cox Charlie Weischhaus Jim Robertson Jimmy Foreman Larry Whalen Dennis Hooke Warren Mayes Wayne Harris

Texas Remains No 1 In AP Football Poll

Texas leads the Associated Press college football poll for the second week, with Notre Dame moving up to fourth and Ohio State dropping to third. Notre Dame's six straight wins, including a 56-7 victory over Navy, boost its ranking as Texas maintains a slim lead over Notre Dame and Ohio State.

Ken Rappoport Associated Press Notre Dame Ohio State Texas Longhorns Monay Buckeyes Texas Fighting Irish Ara Parseghian Chuck Hixson Southern Methodist Northwestern Nebraska Michigan Stanford Arkan Sas Tennessee Air Force Auburn Arkansas Louisiana State Arizona State Mississippi San Diego State Toledo UCLA Dartmouth Houston Alabama Syracuse

Rams edge Saints as Smith jukes through defense

Los Angeles Rams running back Larry Smith, age 38, gains yardage after a handoff from Roman Gabriel while being pursued by Saints defender Richard Neal and linebacker Jackie Burkett. The Rams defeated New Orleans 30 to 17 in New Orleans.

Los Angeles Rams Larry Smith New Orleans Saints Richard Neal Jackie Burkett Roman Gabriel Rams New Orleans

Ex NFL star Meggyesy pins drug payoffs on league

Ex linebacker Dave Meggyesy, in Look Magazine excerpts from Out Of Their League, claims NFL players and trainers distribute amphetamines and barbiturates, with under the table payments and dehumanizing brutality. He recalls Syracuse payoffs and a $30 weekly envelope, while NCAA rules limit tuition and laundry pay.

New York National Football League Dave Meggyesy St. Louis Cardinals NFL Meggyesy Look Magazine Syracuse University Cardinals National Collegiate Athletic Association

Casper is No 1 in money earnings for year

Casper again tops the year money list with $146,372 in earnings while Nicklaus trails at $140,286. Trevino retains the point lead at 1,336.1 as Crampton narrows the gap to 1,335.6 after Bruce Crampton cuts Trevino’s edge to half a point following the Sahara Open. Hiskey wins Sahara Open with $20,000, boosting his 1970 earnings to $26,625.70.

New York Billy Casper Lee Trevino Casper Jack Nicklaus Trevino Babe Hiskey Bruce Crampton Crampton Hiskey Sahara

Soutar Loses Final Game in Bellows-Valvair Open

Gilroy California bowler Dave Soutar loses final match in the $50,000 Bellows-Valvair Open in St Louis but still earns a two pin win over Nelson Burton Jr. of St Louis.

ST. Louis Dave Soutar Gilroy Calif Nelson Burton Jr St Louis

Gardens Enter Bid for Ali Bonavena Fight at MSG

New York venues contest the December heavyweight bout as Madison Square Garden joins the bidding. Boxing director Harry Markson said a decision would come within 24 hours. Ali recently defeated Quarry in Atlanta and agreed to face Bonavena for promoter Chris Dundee. Garden match maker Terry Brennan said Dundee would cede the contract for a fee.

New York Madison Square Garden Muhammad Ali Oscar Bonavena Harry Markson the Garden Atlanta Miami Ali Jerry Quarry Bonavena Chris Dundee Miami Beach Terry Brennan Garden Dundee

Bowling Notes from Mexico Lanes and Mid City Clubs

Tuesday league results show Prudential and multiple teams competing across Mexico Lanes and Mid City Lanes. Individual high scores include Howard Forrest 602, Walter Fox 246, and Bob Rudd 234, with team leaders Cruzan 24-8 and Hiway 24-8 in standings.

Mexico Prudential Insurance Toms Roy Fields John Brown Budweiser Stag Beer H. Jennings H. Forrest A& W Root Beer Sad Sams R. Thomas C. T. Lierheimer Wetterau Foods Walter Fox Cecil Hawkins Prudential Howard Forrest H. Turner Burt Hiway R. Pasley R. Sapp Cruzan Mid City Young’s Florsheim Pepsi Cola Charlie's Deep Rock E. Atkins J. Turner B & H Recreation McMonigle Agency B. Rudd Jay's Iga J. Greenburg L. Birds D. Loehnig Hales and Hunter Mid City III B. Nowlin T. Johnson V. Rehma Bob Rudd Charlie's Jay's McMonigle Hales

Mexico Bullpups Triumph Over Moberly J V

Mexico Bullpups defeated Moberly J V 47 to 26 as Randy Higbee and John Sparks led with multiple touchdowns. Coach Valentik praised the effort noting it as the best exhibition this year while highlighting strong defense and the reserves’ 16 point fourth quarter.

Mexico Vartsity Bulldogs Jim Valentik Bulldogs Valentik Moberly Valentine Randy Higbee

Gymnastics Workshop Scheduled

Columbia Missouri hosts a free gymnastics workshop for high school girls at the University of Missouri Columbia Rothwell Gymnasium November 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 30 p.m. Registration starts 8 30 a.m. in the Women s Gymnasium. Demonstrations run 9 to about 9 45 a.m. featuring students from UMC Stephens College and skilled high school girls. Preregistration due by November 5. limit 200 participants. Marjorie Meredith directs with assistants Diane Burt Barbara Mann Marcia Worrell and Elaine List Meythaler plus students aiding. Teachers with skilled students or willing to assist should contact Meredith by November 5.

Columbia University of Missouri- Columbia Rothwell Gymnasium UMC Stephens College

Gibson named Big Eight lineman of the week

Kansas State linebacker Oscar Gibson, a 233 pound senior, earned the Big Eight Conference lineman of the week after his standout performance in the Wildcats 17 14 victory over Missouri. Gibson made six tackles and 12 assists with two tackles for loss and pressured Missouri quarterback Chuck Roper. Coach Vince Gibson praised him as the defense’s leader while Missouri coach Dan Devine noted his speed and movement.

Robert Moore Associated Press Kansas City Oscar Gibson Kansas State Gibson Wildcats Missouri Ron Yankowski Tigers Chuck Roper James Harrison Bill Mauer Yankowski Wildcat Vince Gibson Harrison Oscar Dan Devine Devine

Hayes Listed As Dallas Starter

The Dallas Cowboys list split end Bob Hayes as a probable starter for Sunday's NFL game in New York against the Giants. Hayes has been slowed by a groin injury from the 21 17 win over Philadelphia.

Associated Press Dallas Dallas Cowboys Bob Hayes New York New York Giants Hayes Cowboys Philadelphia

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