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Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1970

Page

11

Robinson Dominates Series For Orioles With Glove And Bat

In a dramatic five game set, Brooks Robinson fueled Baltimore's triumph with nine hits in 21 at bats, two home runs and six RBIs, delivering key defensive gems including three stellar saves of Johnny Bench. His breakout performance followed a prior dry 1969 Series and earned praise from Orioles executives amid a celebratory Memorial Stadium crowd.

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Big Red Machine becomes Big Orioles show in World Series

Baltimore fans cheered as Boog Powell led the Orioles to a 9 3 victory to clinch the World Series four games to one over Cincinnati. The Orioles outscored the Reds 33 to 20 across five games, overcoming late rallies and a 40 deficit once, with the team wearing the nickname The Big Red Machine down to seed.

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Mules Lead Conference Struggle In MIAA Action

Southeast Missouri and Northeast Missouri led in a busy MIAA schedule with Missouri valley and Northwest Missouri close behind. Rods of players like Lee May Johnny Bench and Bobby Tolan featured in mixed results as Southeast Missouri beat Southwest Missouri 24 0 while others lost.

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Missouri Hall to Induct Four Into Hall of Fame

Missouri Sports Hall of Fame will induct four individuals at the 20th annual dinner in St. Louis. Joe Garagiola and Yogi Berra are among the honorees, with fellow inductees including former St. Louis Cardinal Dixy Dean and the late Robert F. Hyland known as baseball’s surgeon general. Garagiola’s career peaked early, then he became a broadcaster and emcee. Berra finished as Yankees manager during their 1964 championship season and later coached for the Mets.

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Rat Results Feature Weight Showdowns Across Cities

In Toronto Donato Padus defeated Colin Fraser on points 152 to 147. In Los Angeles Jimmy Robertson stopped Hayabusa Ito by knockout, 136 to 136. The bouts took place in Harbor City California and Tokyo respectively, with results signaling strong showings in multiple markets.

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Reds Look To Next Season After World Series Loss

Baltimore swept Cincinnati in five games as the Reds vowed to use the defeat to fuel future success. Sparky Anderson, 96, said the young core gained experience and would be back stronger in 1971. Pete Rose and Johnny Bench led a Cincinnati lineup that included Dave Concepcion and Tony Perez, while Orioles pitchers overwhelmed Reds with 16 homers and 33 runs in the series.

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Centralia Junior High Dominates Van-Far 66-6 in Football

John Romine scored four touchdowns to spark Centralia Junior High’s 66-6 romp over Van-Far. Centralia’s defense stymied Van-Far until the final 12 seconds when Larry Butler connected with Kevin Cockrell for the lone Van-Far score. the Indians rolled to victory.

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Boss Man Grooms Quarry Ahead of Ali Fight in Atlanta

In Atlanta the heavyweights Quarry and Ali held a training session with Ed Jones and Mike Quarry aiding, as publicist Murray Goodman noted Boss Man’s hard pace and Quarry’s speed development. The bout, set for late October, marks Ali’s return after a three card layoff.

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Saturday TV Highlights Lie Behind Weekend Sports

Sunday and Saturday broadcasts offer NCAA football reviews and pro basketball clips. Milwaukee Bucks led by Lew Alcindor and Oscar Robertson topped Atlanta Hawks, while Pete Maravich and Lou Hudson starred for Atlanta. Missouri hosted Notre Dame in a college football showcase with weekend top games including Georgia Tech Auburn and Michigan Michigan State.

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Series Facts and Figures From The Associated Press

Data extracts recount games at Cincinnati and Baltimore with box scores and receipts, listing players such as Bench, Cuel, Palmer, Nolan, and Cuellar across multiple baseball and football matchups. Totals include net receipts of 2,590,176.26 and 277,687.17 for various clubs, with detailed game-by-game results and player lines.

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Pro Basketball By The Associated Press Results Across Leagues

Pro basketball briefs from the Associated Press show standings and results in the NBA and ABA. Highlights include Phoenix 119 over Boston 100, and Pittsburgh 105 over New York in ABA action with multiple divisions and upcoming games listed.

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Garrett Traded to San Diego Chargers in NFL Shuffle

Kansas City trades running back Mike Garrett to the San Diego Chargers for a second round draft pick. Garrett says the move suits him as Denver Chicago Bears game looms. Stram cites depth at running back and Garrett’s impact remembered. Garrett hints this could be his final pro season, eyes baseball next spring.

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Garrett recalls rookie year as his best despite later gains

The 26 year old Garrett, who topped 1,087 yards and nine touchdowns in 1967, says his 1966 rookie season was his best with 801 yards and a 5.5 yard rushing average. He also planned to join the Los Angeles Dodgers next spring to pursue an outfield post after Kansas City gave him a large bonus following the 20th round pick in the 1966 draft.

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Hickman Foe For Homecoming In Missouri Ball Clash

Hickman and Columbia Hickman meet in a homecoming showdown with Central Missouri conference implications. The Bulldogs seek a win to stay alive in the race as Jefferson City and St. Louis teams have shaped the standings. Julian Beever powered a 300 yard rushing effort last week helping a 400 yard team total.

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Gray Won't Play for KU

Lawrence Kansas AP Coach Ted Owens said Leonard Gray who averaged 17.5 points per game with the KU freshman squad last season has decided to withdraw from school.

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Huskers and Jayhawks clash as Big Eight leaders duel

Nebraska, ranked fifth, faces Kansas in a clash of conference leaders in Lawrence. Both teams sit 1-0 in the league as Kansas seeks to extend a recent improvement in defense while Nebraska relies on its top rushing attack led by Joe Ordunaj Jeff Kinney and quarterbacks Van Brownson Jerry Tagge. Jayhawks’ Mark Gerabepeo knee injury sidelines him.

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