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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1974
Page
5
The University of Missouri in Columbia lists reserved seating for events at the Hearnes Multipurpose Building. Prices shown are 5, 4, and 3 dollars. Mail orders to Horses, P.O. Box F, Columbia, MO 65201 with a self addressed stamped envelope.
Mexico's undefeated Bulldogs swept three first place medals and the team trophy at Kirksville. Five of seven entries reached finals as Mexico totaled 21 1/2 points, Hannibal was second and Kirksville third. Singles winner Jene Lankford and doubles teams Farrah Cockrell with Tonya Cockrell and Diane Young with Marianne Grave led the title charge amid windy, misty conditions.
Joe Gilliam sparked Pittsburgh with a 34-24 win over Kansas City. He completed 14 of 36 passes for 214 yards and one TD, while Hank Stram praised the rookie's poise and flair. Chiefs QB Mike Livingston threw three TDs but five interceptions as KC suffered nine turnovers.
The New York Mets acquire Joe Torre from the St. Louis Cardinals for pitchers Ray Sadecki and Tommy Moore. Torre, 34, earned about 150000 annually and hit .282 with 11 homers and 70 RBIs for St. Louis in 1974. Sadecki returns to St. Louis after a tenure with the Mets, where he went 8-8 last season.
Classified ads from Centralia Missouri list a 1972 Datsun coupe in A-1 condition for 1450 dollars and a white Mercury with vinyl top in good condition. Also advertised: a 1971 BSA Thunderbolt 650cc with 4000 miles. a 1973 Yamaha 500cc. two contact numbers. Wished items include a camper shell and a good used cash register.
Moore, 26, posted a 7-12 record with the Tidewater farm club in the International League this season after starting as an outfielder and converting to pitcher following a beaning. He has appeared in games with an 0-1 mark and is described by Schoendienst as a gamble worth taking as Moore tends to walk many batters.
Detroit Lions, 0-4, seek an upsurge as they host the San Francisco 49ers, 2-2, in a nationally televised NFL game at Tiger Stadium. Lions coach Rick Forzano says the team still believes it can be a factor in the division race.
NFL standings by division with records, leading teams listed for American and National conferences. Sunday's results include Cincinnati over Cleveland 34 24 New England over New York Jets 24 0 Philadelphia over New York Giants 35 7 Washington over Miami 47 20 Buffalo 27 Baltimore 14 Pittsburgh 34 Kansas City 24 Minnesota 19 Houston 3 St Louis 3 Dallas 39 Green Bay 17 Los Angeles 6 Denver 33 New Orleans 17 Oakland 14 San Diego 19 Monday game San Francisco at Detroit followed by multiple matchups across the league and listed next week’s schedule including Green Bay at Chicago and Cincinnati at Oakland.
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