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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1970

Page

11

Dogs Are Guests At Jay Homecoming

The Mexico Bulldogs travel to Jefferson City to face the third ranked Jefferson City Jays in a Central Missouri Conference contest on homecoming night. Injuries force coach Art Seals to rotate as many as six young players, starting one sophomore and three seniors on offense. Quarterback Randy Allen leads the Jays, who are unbeaten in league play and have beaten Kansas City East and Parkview. The game kicks off at 8 p.m. at Public School Stadium as both teams seek a win before upcoming road trips.

Mexico Bulldogs Seals Eridders Joe Long Nelson Monk Tim Gourley Mark Nordwald Fred Sutton Bruce Alevda Chreer Jays Randy Allen Allen Paul Hickman Kansas City East Springfield Parkview Comtest Keokuk Waynesville Public School Stadium MCAA Tarkle Central Methodist Culvert Stockton Missouri Western Graceland Iowa Weslayan Louisville Jerry Quarry Tam Jack Dempsey Cas Luis Firpo Marcellus Clay Louis Ville Jon John L. Sullivan Ring Gene Sullivan Boston Europe Prince of Wales Sullivan

Unbeaten State Teams Face Rounds of Tests

Three Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic Association squads clash in key games risking flawless conference records. Central Missouri hosts Northeast Missouri while Missouri-Rolla welcomes Southwest Missouri in homecoming showdowns. Northwest Missouri travels to Lincoln as Southeast Missouri heads to Bradley for a non conference tilt.

Associated Press Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic Association Central Missouri Northeast Missouri Missouri-Rolla Southwest Missouri Northwest Missouri Lincoln Southeast Missouri Bradley Missouri Rollarou

Muhammad Ali Rings Comeback Debate in Atlanta Showdown

Historians and former champions question whether Muhammad Ali can return to form after layoff. Quotes from James J Corbett, Jersey Joe Walcott, and Sonny Liston era legends frame the challenge. Promoters and governor weigh in as Mon night bout with Jerry Quarry draws wide attention.

Atlanta James J. Corbett Muhammad Ali Corbett Bob Fitzsim Mons Fitzsimmons Jim Jeffries Inni Joe Walcott Ali Sonny Liston Braddock Mallet

Polo Finals Set in Dallas

Midland Jam Club will meet Spokane Washington in the finals of the National 12 goal polo tournament in Dallas Texas. Midland whipped Barrington to reach the title game.

Dallas Midland Tex Spokane Wash Midland Jam Club Barrington

Rugby Team Wins 47 11 in World Rugby League opener

WIGAN England AP Australia dominated New Zealand 47 to 11 in the first test of the fifth World Rugby League series held Wednesday night.

Wigan England Australia New Zealand

Area high school football slate highlights homecoming night

Homecoming festivities spotlight the area grid schedule led by North Callaway at Faytte and Paris versus Knox County. Other matches include Monroe City at Louisiana, Palmyra at Mark Twain, South Shelby at Centralia, Jefferson City hosting Mexico, Hannibal at Hickman, Kansas City Lillis at Sedalia, and key games Helias vs Waynesville and Fulton vs Moheroy with Missouri Military hosting North Shelby Saturday. Thunderbirds sit 4-2 after losses to Centralia and Kemper, led by Greg Hobson 101 carries, 601 yards, and 5.9-yard average, while Harvey Sydenstricker adds about 60 rushing yards per game and eight points.

Ledgerland North Callaway Fay Tte Thunderbirds Paris Knox County Monroe City Louisiana Palmyraig Mark Twain South Shelby Centralia Smith- Cotton Tigers Helias- Waynesville Fulton-Mohery Missouri Military North Shelby Colonels Van-Far Washington St. Francis Borgia Kemper Birds Greg Hobson Hobson Thunderbird Harvey Sydenstricker Sydenstricker Dennis Haden Junior Baumgartner Chuck Adams Alan Baumgartner Clarence Cannon Panther

ABA's Mr Everything Seeks $1.35 Million Pay Hike

Denver Rockets star Spencer Haywood seeks a pay raise to $3.25 million over six years, up from $1.9 million. General Manager Don Ringsby says no change. Haywood has been hurt with a broken finger and out since preseason, eyeing a possible return Nov. 6. Haywood, 21, was ABA MVP, scoring and rebounding leader, Olympic gold medalist.

Denver Spencer Haywood American Baskets Jball Association Denver Rockets Don Ringsley Los Angeles al Ross National Basketball Association Ringsby NBA Rocket Board J. W Bill) Ringsley University of Detroit Rockets Club United States

Ducks and Geese Open Season In Missouri 1970

Missouri announces 1970 waterfowl season opening at hour before sunrise Saturday. Duck limits raised. total counts show strong flocks despite lower than expected numbers in Swan Lake and Holt County areas. Geese restricted by two zones Bull Shoals and Montrose Lake with varying daily limits and dates. some regions open Oct 24 to Dec 17 with general season Jan 1. hours run from a half hour before sunrise to sunset.

Jefferson City Missouri Masa Oba Berkverk Chartvanchai Thailand Mike Milensky Minnesota Swan Lake Squaw Creek Holt County Conservation Department Barry Stone Ozark Montrose Lake Canadas U.S Canada Atchison Lower Mississippi Holt Andrew Nodaway Couny Crystal City Dee Jas Adas

Bruins see skid end as ties Hawks in Chicago thriller

Boston Navy Bruins, unbeaten in the NHL until Thursday, rallied from 2-0 down to tie Chicago 3-3 at Boston Garden in front of 14,888 fans. Tony Esposito held firm for Chicago as Wayne Carleton and Gerry Pinder scored for the Black Hawks, while Johnny Bucyk connected on a late rebound to force the stalemate. Philadelphia Flyers moved past the Buffalo Sabres 4-2 in Philadelphia to claim top Western Division status.

Boston Boston Bruins National Jockey League Bruins Chicago Black Hawks Boston Garden Tom Johnson Philadelphia Flyers Buffalo Lakers Philadelphia Brock Tony Esposito Wayne Carleton Eddie Westfall Esposito Wayne Cashian Bruin Martin Derek Sanderson Chico Maki Gerry Pinder Gerry Cheever Johnny Bucyk Johnny McKenzie Sabres Cliff Schmautz Gil Perreault Flyers

Hamilton Defeats Steele In Close Angles Reporter

In Los Angeles Chuck Hamilton of San Francisco beat Richard Steele by a narrow margin of 174 to 173 at a listed venue. The event appeared in a regional sports brief with scores and participant origins.

Los Angeles Chuck Hamilton San Francisco Richard Steele

Idaho State suspends 17 black players midseason

Idaho State University football coach Ed Cavanaugh suspended 17 black players for the rest of the season after a boycott of a practice. The 14 varsity players including four starters would miss the next four games while scholarships remain intact. two defensive backs cited playing time concerns, and the coach emphasized readiness for the Weber State game.

Idaho Pocatello Idaho State University Ed Cavanaugh Don Taylor Rhett Sherman ISU Cavanaugh Weber State

Buffs Face Must-Win Shot At Big Eight Title

Colorado aims to rebound from a 23-15 setback to Oklahoma and boost its slim Big Eight title hopes with a 2:30 p.m. kickoff at Missouri. The Buffaloes, 1-2 in conference, seek a 31-24 win over Missouri last season as Dan Devine’s Tigers struggle after losses to Nebraska and Notre Dame.

William Jewell Central Methodist Missouri Valley Nebraska Wesleyan Tarkio Graceland Culver- Stockton Tlinois College Missouri Western Culver-Stockton Missouri Independent Colleges Missouri Southern Arkansas Tech Washington University of St. Louis Io Valparaiso Indiana Missouri Westerns Washington University Colorado College Washburn Doane Neb College Columbia, Mo Buffs Colorado Oklahoma Missouri Buffaloes Tigers Dan Devine Nebraska Notre Dame Nip Weisenfels Kansas City Offen Junderwent Bob Newton Rocky Wall Sam Britts Bob Hentzen Devine Wallace Topeka Kan Newton Cornhuskers Kansas Hentzenler Jose Eddie Crowder

Bunny Oakes Dies After Heart Attack During Vacation

Bernard Bonny Oakes, 72, famed Colorado football coach who guided the Buffaloes to their first unbeaten untied season in 1936 and a Cotton Bowl berth, died of an apparent heart attack while vacationing with Mrs. Oakes. A Traverse City, Michigan resident, he previously coached at Tennessee Nebraska Montana and Grinnell College. Funeral services set for Saturday in Traverse City.

Lancaster Bernard “Bonny” Oakes Colorado Vaca Honing Oakes Traverse City Mich Maryland Virginia Pennsylvania Buffaloes Tennessee Nebraska Montana Grinnell College Iowa Lowe Song

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