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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1973
Page
19
St. Louis held to a 17-10 defeat as Oakland Raiders finally scored on offense for the first time in four games. Ken Stabler noted once the first score arrived the rhythm would follow, with Raiders breaking out after Sunday’s setback against the Cardinals.
The report lists college and professional football results across regions, noting teams such as Boston College, Bucknell, Harvard, Fordham, and Navy among others. It highlights Raiders coach John Madden commenting on a 46-yard offensive drought, Stabler's passing and running game, and Cardinals’ coach Don Coryell praising a strong opponent, with further scores from NFL games and a Missouri bowhunting note.
Readable parts show teams like Wal Stones and Say Sisters competing, with scores mixed. mentions include Virginia Whalen and high game and series notes, but many entries are garbled. The piece reads as a fragmented bowling league results page with multiple small matchups and odd characters.
Irving, Texas Missouri defeats SMU 17-7 as Moseley's 74 yard punt return in the fourth quarter shifts momentum. Coach Onofrio credits Moseley’s runback and Missouri’s defense for turning back SMU drives and preserving a 4-0 start. Greg Hill opened scoring with a 23 yard field goal. Beamon and Mulkey added the Tigers’ touchdowns. SMU’s rushing attack was stifled to 168 yards in the game.
Kansas City overcame big plays from Denver to win 16-14 as Jan Stenerud kicked a 39 yard field goal with 6:39 left. Punter Jerrel Wilson averaged 50.8 yards as Stenerud adjusted his approach after film study. Floyd Little and Joe Dawkins produced key 50 plus yard plays for the Broncos, who still seek a outright AFC West victory.
Top seed Ken Rosewall won the men's singles at Osaka 6-2 6-4 over Toshiro Sakai as Billie Jean King beat Nancy Gunter 6-3 6-1 in Phoenix for 40000. Jimmy Nors defeated Marty Rieasen 6-1 6-4 in Quebec Open. Johnny Miller shot 60 to win Lancome Invitational. Jack Nicklaus shot 62 in third round of Ohio Open. Cale Yarborough won the National 500 in Charlotte by five seconds.
The Oakland Athletics defeated the Baltimore Orioles 6-3 to even the best-of-five series at one game each. Sal Bando drove in two with a two-run shot, Campaneris and Rudi added homers, Catfish Hunter struggled early but settled, while Rollie Fingers closed out the eighth with key outs. The A’s head home confident they can win two in Oakland with two 20-game winners to start the remaining games.
The Mets won 5-0 at Shea to even the NL division series at one game each as Lefty John Matlack threw a two-hitter over Cincinnati. Tom Seaver set a playoff strikeout record the day before, but Matlack outdueled him in a masterful performance. Rookie Grimsley faces Koosman in Game 3.
The Steelers built a 38 point first half lead over the Chargers before resting starters and still cruised to a 38 21 win. Los Angeles Rams topped the Oilers 31 26 while the Vikings beat the Lions 23 9. Other results included Saints over Bears 21 16 and Dolphins walloping the Jets 31 3.
Highland Cougars beat Missouri Military Academy 27 to 8 on MMA’s home field. Highland built a 14 point lead, added a 21 point second quarter, two fumbles late, MMA’s lone fourth quarter TD on a botched punt and run. Reed St. Germaine and Everett Humphrey scored for Highland. Jack Shropshire scored MMA’s late TD.
Baseball playoff times and matchups listed for the American and National Leagues. Oct 6 Orioles at Oakland and Cincinnati at New York in Game 1, Oct 7 Oakland at Baltimore and New York at Cincinnati in Game 2, and subsequent games through Oct 10 with possible second-curve games. Schedules include EDT times and best-of-five series status, noting tied series and potential “if necessary” games.
Lexington AP reports Kentucky becomes the second state to permit parimutuel wagering by 18-year-olds. The Kentucky State Racing Commission approved a rule change, enabling 18-year-olds to place bets at all five thoroughbred tracks, effective with the Churchill Downs fall meet next month.
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