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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1972
Page
1
Blue Moon Odom of the A s crashes at the plate trying to score the tying run in the ninth of the fifth game. Joe Morgan’s throw and Johnny Bench’s tag beat him as the Reds win 5 to 4, cutting Oakland’s series lead to 3 2 AP wirephoto
In the sixth World Series game Williams again outmaneuvered Reds manager Sparky Anderson, who concedes a slight edge to Dick Williams after five games. Anderson praises Williams while noting he still expects a seven game win for the Reds, as Oakland's tinkering and clutch decision making keep the series close. The managers each used multiple pitchers and pinch hitters, but Cincinnati sealed a win when John Odom was tagged out trying to score on a foul pop.
In bright sun, Cincinnati Reds beat Oakland 5 4 in a dramatic ninth inning. Pete Rose homered off Catfish Hunter as Bobby Tolan drove in two runs and Joe Morgan sparked a late rally with a steal and run. Morgan’s peg to Bench doubled off John Odom at the plate to end the threat.
A long list of Missouri high school football results reports many games with mixed scores. Key matchups include Macon beating Louisiana, Palmyra over South Shelby, Centralia defeating Monroe City, Fayette Mark Twain, Knox County Warrenton, Chillicothe over Kirksville, and many others across districts with final margins spanning blowouts to narrow affairs. The report also notes junior college and college results featuring Missouri teams and several national sports scores for reference.
Baltimore fires McCafferty and elevates defensive coach John Sandusky for a Sunday visit to Shea Stadium against the Jets. Marty Domres starts at quarterback as the Colts chase redemption and a stronger finish to the NFL season amid key matchups across the league.
ST. LOUIS AP Jim Hart will start at quarterback for the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday against the New York Giants. It is his first NFL starting assignment after seven seasons as a backup or platoon option.
Monroe City Panthers overwhelm Paris Coyotes 36 to 0 as Kevin and Gary Holliday ignite five Monroe City touchdowns. Kevin opens with an eight yard TD and two point conversion, Gary adds a 33 yard score and extra point, Gary then a 60 yard TD and two points, Marvin Batsell catches a 10 yard TD pass from Gary Halliday, final score comes in after halftime.
Key results show Oakland 3 Cincinnati 2 in one game while another ends Cincinnati 2 Oakland 4. Notes mention Game 6 today in Cincinnati with Nolan 01 and Game 7 scheduled Sunday, Oakland at Cincinnati.
Mexico Bulldogs face wet conditions and a larger Raiders team at Quincy Christian Brothers. Coach Art Seals says rain slows speed but field position and turnovers could decide the game as Tim Hotop returns to kick and punt. Key players include Sparks Sutton and Higbee on offense and a heavy Raiders ground attack.
A radio sport slate lists Game 6 noon start with pregame at 11 30 am featuring the Oakland A s vs Cincinnati Reds to clinch the title. Also highlights include the Charlotte National 500 stock car race and world lumberjack championships at 1 pm, a Big Eight Oklahoma Sooners vs Colorado Buffaloes clash at 2 30 pm, and the Texas Longhorns vs Arkansas Razorbacks Cotton Bowl bid at 8 pm. In college football Missouri vs Notre Dame at 10 30 am, and pro football NFC Cardinals Giants Cowboys Redskins. AFC Colts Jets. Bengals Rams in a lineup of games.
Centralia Panthers defeated Van-Far 21 8 as two controversial whistles nullified Steve Trower scores. Trower tallied on defense and offense but two plays were ruled dead, while Centralia built a 14 0 lead and held on.
North Callaway Thunderbirds overpower Fayette Falcons 26 to 0 with 288 rushing yards led by Randy Rountree 82 yards on 15 carries and a third quarter touchdown. Don Boulware 75 yards and Herb Sandker 62 yards support the ground attack as Kevin Wright adds a two point conversion.
MMA dominated Kemper 44 0 to reclaim the Gold Football in Boonville. Jackie Shropshire and Dale Hoppensteadt each scored twice while Curt Kirtley and Bob Epple added a touchdown and a conversion. Reddick connected for two points and Shropshire added the clinching late scores as MMA built a 22 0 halftime lead and rolled to the largest victory margin since 1943.
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