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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1970

Page

9

Mexico Sophomores Rally For 14-6 Victory Over Fulton

The Mexico sophomores defeated Fulton 14-6 to open their season. Higbee scored in the first and third periods with a two point conversion by Long. Sparks and Higbee contributed big rushing yards, while the defense held Fulton under pressure, ending two scoreless middle quarters.

Fulton Mexico Bulldogs Randy Higbee Higbee Joe Long Cdach Jim Valentik Valentik Snaigor P Seltina Sparks Tol Carch

Mexico eighth grade tops Fulton in 24 to 8 win

Mexico eighth grade football defeated Fulton 24 to 8 on the road. Mexico built a 12-8 lead by halftime, then extended it in the fourth quarter as Steve Sparks and Steve Marshall scored on long runs and Mike Botkin added the extra point. Fulton's defense held late, but Mexico finished with about 201 yards of total offense to Fulton’s 85.

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Raiders Rally Past Redskins In 34 20 Monday Night Win

Oakland, led by Lamonica with three touchdown passes and Hewritt Dixon’s 164 rushing yards, defeated the Washington Redskins 34 20 for the Raiders second straight NFL victory. Madden praised his team’s power while Washington coach Bill Austin noted the Raiders speed and quarterback time. Dixon’s long run and a key early break set the tone as the sellout crowd watched a strong opener against a old AFL club.

Oakland Sonny Jurgensen Redland Raiders Lamonica Charley Taylor Jerry Smith Redskins Hewritt Dixon Dixon Daryles Raiders Washington Redskins Madden Bill Austin Hiseam Washington Mike Bragg Warren Wells

Mexico Leqger Tuesday Page 7 Oc 20 1970

Local page item notes Mexico Leqger appearing on Page 7 of the Tuesday edition dated October 20, 1970. Details unclear due to fragmentary OCR text.

Notre Dame Favored In AP Top Twenty Poll

Notre Dame sits No 3 behind Ohio State and Texas as votes determine the AP college football ranking. Parseghian advocates poll power while Ohio State coach Woody Hayes says no interest in Notre Dame schedule. Top ten includes Nebraska Michigan Auburn Air Force Stanford Arkansas USC with various other ranked teams.

Associated Press Pion Agai Parland Notre Dame Ohio State Texas Parseghian Buckeyes Woody Hayes Nebraska Michigan Auburn Air Force Stanford Arkansas South California Tennessee Arizona State Mississippi Loussara State Houston UCLA San Diego State Pittsburgh Colorado Toledo

Namath Hurt Jets Face Bills Without Star QB

New York Jets ace Joe Namath is out with a right wrist injury and likely will miss Sundays NFL game against the Buffalo Bills. Coach Weeb Ewbank said Namath is unlikely to play, and the Jets plan to summon quarterback Bob Davis from the taxi squad to start if Namath cannot play. Al Woodall would be next in line if Davis is unavailable.

NEW York Joe Namath New York Jets Jets Buffalo Namath Baltimore Weeb Ewbank Joe Bob Davis Merly New York 73 Giants Houston Oilers Davis Jersey Jays al Woodall

Houk Named Top Manager in Baseball Dialogue

In Pompano Beach Ralph Houk discusses the 1970 season and 1971 prospects. He praises the Yankees and notes Detroit Boston Cleveland will rise with young talent while Baltimore dominated. he reflects on Manager of the Year voting and the impact of players like Murcer and Cater. He also mentions preparing his fishing boat for Florida.

Pompano Beach Flah Ralph Houk New York Houk Baltimore Fid Oriole Art Weaver Har Houke Yankees Hay Rte Florida Bill Man Johnny Bills Detroit Danny Boston Bobby Murcer Roy Prove Cleveland Indians Bees Weaver Sociated Bill Rigney Minnesota Twins Lefty Phillips California Angels Milwaukee Dave Bristol

Rules Set For Fight Between Ali and Quarry

Atlanta AP reports that New York style scoring by rounds will apply to the 15 round bout between Muhammad Ali and Jerry Quarry next Monday night. Both fighters agreed to the 10 point must rule if a draw occurs, while it remains unsettled whether unlimited knockdowns or a three knockdown stoppage per round will govern the match.

Atlanta New York State Muhammad Ali Jerry Quarry

Prothro At Odds With NCAA Over Pass Interference Rule

UCLA coach Tommy Prothro criticized a new interpretation of pass interference, saying it hampers defensive play. His team edged California 24 21 as two late calls aided a fourth quarter rally, with Dennis Dumit scoring the go ahead TD with four seconds left. Prothro warned the rule makes defense nearly impossible.

LOS Angeles UCLA Tommy Prothro Prothro California Golden Bears Bruins Dennis Dummit

Van-Far Defeats Nor-Cal 23-0 In Junior Varsity Clash

Van-Far Junior Varsity shut out North Callaway Jayvees 23-0 as Steve Trower scored first and kicked extra points. Mitch Davis added a TD, with Trower again converting. Prothro and Scamp produced late TDs for Van-Far in a defensive win with a field goal by Trower.

Vandalia Van-Far North Callaway Jayvees Steve Trower Mitch Davis Indians Trower Prothto Davis Louisiana Jim Stangeland Long Beach State Prothro Craig Fertig Southern Cats Inter-Usc Ballc Fense

Blues Acquire Sutherland From Sabres For St. Louis

Bill Sutherland, 36, a center and left wing, joined the St. Louis Blues after being acquired from the Buffalo Sabres. He previously played for Philadelphia, tallying 15 goals and 17 assists with the Flyers last season.

Pr. Louis Bill Sutherland St. Louis Blues National Hockey League Blues Sutherland Buffalo Sabres Sabres Philadelphia Flyers

Pro Hockey Tonight's Schedule From AP

Schedule lists California at Vancouver as the only game tonight with other matches set for Wednesday including Toronto at New York Minnesota at Montreal Pittsburgh at St. Louis and California at Philadelphia.

Associated Press Ted California Vancouver Toronto New York Minnesota Montreal Pittsburgh Lee Art St. Louis

Race World Mourns Mrs Phipps

New York darkens as Mrs Henry Carnegie Phipps dies at 87 in Roslyn Long Island. A famed Wheatley Stable matriarch and prominent woman owner-breeder, she was a longtime presence at Belmont Park Aqueduct and Saratoga with ties to the American turf.

New York Henry Carnegie Phipps Roslyn Long Island Belmont Park Aqueduct Saratoga Wheatley Stable

Inter-LeagueTrading Opens For Major Leagues

New York AP reports the interleague trading period opens as teams seek a player to boost wins. Possible targets include Frank Robinson, Matty Alou, Orlando Cepeda, Tim McCarver, Richie Allen, Denny McClain, and Tony Conigliaro. Curl Flood eyes bid by Washington. Orioles may trade Robinson for pitching help. Braves, Mets also in play for several veterans.

New York Frank Robinson Baltimore Orioles Pittsburgh Matty Alou Orlando Cepeda Atlanta Tim McCarver Philadelphia Richie Allen Denny McClain Tony Conigliaro Curl Flood Washington Senators Bob Short Washington Orioles Robinson Dave McNally Mike Cuellar Jim Palmer Braves Cepeda New York Mets McCarver

Nebraska Expects New-Look Cowboys

The Associated Press reports Nebraska anticipates changes from Oklahoma State in Lincoln as both teams enter a key conference clash. OSU reports progress on injured players Wayne Hallmark and Tim Potts while Nebraska notes Ed Pennard is likely out with a groin pull. Nearby Big Eight moves include Kansas State missing Joe Colquit and updates on Kansas, Colorado, Iowa State, Missouri, and Oklahoma preparations for upcoming games.

Associated Press Nebraska Cornhuskers Oklahoma State Lincoln GSU Bob Devaney Kansas Ed Pennard OSU Floyd Gass Wayne Hallmark Tim Potts Wayne Gass Potts Chuck Fairbanks Oklahoma Sooners Colorado Kansas State Joe Colquitt Iowa State K-State Sonny Yarnell

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