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Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1970

Page

11

World Series Opens Tomorrow at Cincy

Reds manager Sparky Anderson, the youngest in the majors at 36, leads Cincinnati into the World Series against Baltimore. He credits minor league roots and his coaching staff, plus hard play by his players, for the pennant.

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Both Teams Optimistic About Series' Chances

Orioles and Reds managers weighed pitching plans for a best of seven showdown starting Saturday at Riverfront Stadium. Jim Palmer and Mike Cuellar loom for Baltimore while Cincinnati counters with Gary Nolan and Bob McNally in potential Game 3 as both teams project high scoring rounds.

Oinginnatt Flatt Weaver Tt Srvles Lotty Anerson Riverfront Stadium Jim Pater Orolés Cincininnati Gary Nolan Weaver Palmer Mike Cuellar Dave McNatt Reds Putiel McNally Baltimore Cincitt Cuellar

Blues Eyeing West Crown In Western NHL Race

St. Louis Blues enter the season without West favorite status as youth steps up. Coach Al Arbour says defense should stay solid and new players Morrison Bordeleau Lorentz can help offset veteran Goyette. Blues open against the New York Rangers with a seven game slate to prove they belong in the title hunt.

ST. Louis St. Louis Blues National Hockey League Blues Chicago Black Hawks al Arbour New York Rangers Arbour Christian Bordeleau Montreal Scotty Tere Bluasgen Morrison

Centralia hosts North Callaway thriller in warm Centralia night

Centralia Panthers and North Callaway Thunderbirds clash in a highly anticipated game under warm conditions. Both teams feature new Northwest coaches and strong lines, with Centralia's defense and Thunderbirds' offense led by Ron Atkinson and a deep backfield. The contest promises a high tempo battle despite rain clouds and rising temperatures.

Pacers Leave ABA East Race A Wide Open Affair

Indiana's departure opens the ABA East title race to Kentucky Colonel and New York Nets with Barry joining the Nets and Issel plus Fowell aiding Kentucky. Carne­secca hires and roster shifts reshape the conference as 1969 70 season looms.

Pacers Associated Press Indiana American Basketball Association Kentucky Colonels New York Nets Kentucky Colonels Nets Dan Issel Cincy Fowell Powell Barryjord Outs Darel Carrier Charlo Scott

Weaver Jokes On Way To Series

Baltimore AP report describes Weaver optimistic about Orioles as they head to Cincinnati for the World Series. Manager notes rotation adjustments after playoff delays, with Palmer slated to start opener and Cuellar, McNally warming up. Youse profiles both teams, cites Baltimore edge in defense and pitching, and predicts an Orioles win despite uncertainty.

Mike Weaver Cuellar McNally Palmer Oriolles Flamond Dou Baltimone Bi Powell Hide Orioles Frank Robinger Brooks Robbach Merv Rattenintinus Dave Johnson Paul Blatt Oloninger Red McGlothlin Merritt Tander Milwaukee Braves Conde Ore Berles Pittsburgh Reds Celes Cee Cinettnati Baltimare Cincinnati Baltimore Anderson Aca

Big Eight Race Set For Saturday Showdown At Lincoln

Nebraska and Missouri, both co champions, meet in Lincoln with 67 000 fans watching as the Big Eight title could be decided. Iowa State travels to Colorado while Kansas visits Kansas State in Saturday split games. Oklahoma heads to Dallas for the Cotton Bowl duel with Texas as Oklahoma State hosts Texas Christian. Nebraska’s depth and Missouri’s offense, led by Joe Moore and Jeff Kinney, highlight a weekend packed with conference and non conference action.

Kansas City Nebraska Missouri Tigers Lincoln Neb Kansas State Colorado Oklahoma Missouri Joe Moore Jeff Kinney Jon Orduna Cornhuskers Jerry Tagge Tigers Mike Farmer Iowa State Kansas Dallas Tex Texas Oklahoma State Texas Christian Stillwater Okla Bob Devaney Dan Devine Kansas’ State Cyclones Reggie Shoe John Tarver Lynn Dickey Jayhawks Mike Montgomery Henry Hawthorne Dan Heck John Riggins Sooners

World Series Facts and Figures from Cincinnati AP

The report lists the 1970 World Series between the Baltimore Orioles and the Cincinnati Reds. It notes dates and venues at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati and Memorial Stadium in Baltimore, with NBC television and radio coverage and game capacity details.

Cincinnati Facts Nates Ines Sday Baltimore Bites Rivefront Tver Memorial Stadium Nbc-Tv Nbc-Radio

P, P, and K Winners To Jeff City

The six winners of the Mexico Punt Pass and Kick competition will travel to Jefferson City for the zone competition. Mark McFarland Duke Dick Roger Brooks and Dirk Brook Jim Dolingon and Mark Fite will compete at Ernest Vivleti Field starting at 1 p m. The six age group winners tomorrow will travel to St Louis next weekend to compete in the district eliminations.

Mexico Jefferson City Mark McFarland Duke Dick Roger Brooks Dierk Brook Jim Dolingon Mark Fite Ernest Vivleti St. Louie Wekend

Rich Baldwin Bags First Buck Near Audtaln County

Rich Baldwin of RB 2 Mesteo bagged his first deer, an 181 pound seven point trophy, north of Audtaln County. He shot the buck and watched it dash into darkness, then waited until after dark to stalk the prize and recovered it about moves from his original stand.

Rich Baldwin RB 2 Mesteo Olnt Entrty Audtaln Baldwin Movards

Van Brocklin Calls For Enroachment Rule Change

Atlanta coach Norm Van Brocklin blasted the NFL encroachment rule as unfair and urged an amendment during kicking plays. He argued the rule removes the defense’s option and cost Atlanta a field goal comeback in a 21 20 loss after Bruce Gossett’s late kicks. Van Brocklin pressed the league to modify the rule, calling it a negative type rule.

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Mexico High Bulldogs Visit Sedalia In Close Contests

Mexico High travels to Sedalia for a Central Missouri conference football game. Both teams are winless and recent show minor improvements despite injuries. Key players include Art Seals missing two starters and Vic Amal out with illness, while Sedalia faces lineup changes and a possible high blood pressure concern for Worstell. Kickoff is at 8:00.

Mexico High Sedalia Central Missouri Aimillari Fulton Mexico Sedala Bedalla Gray Cook Missouri ‘University Rick Boggs Lester Boggs Smith-Cotton Jatterson City Hannibal Doad Art Seala Vic Amal Séals Everett Trabue De‘fenée Dave Sutton Jenior Chuck Worstel Art ‘Seals Bill Ward

CBC Takes Prep Grid Poll Lead Unbeaten CBC tops state poll with CBC, Riverview Gardens, Jefferson City high in rankings

CBC leads the prep football poll with Riverview Gardens and Jefferson City following. Chillicothe holds 3A top spot while Joplin Memorial and St. Joseph Benton enter 3A, and South Shelby maintains 2A leadership with Cameron close behind. Columbia falls after a loss, and St. Louis area teams populate the upper ranks across classes.

Louis Christian Brothers CBC Riverview Gardens Pattonville Jinx Jefferson City Springfield Hillcrest Columbia St. Louis University High Chillicothe Hornets Joplin Memorial Springfield Central St. Joseph Benton

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