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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1972

Page

9

Reds Edge Whites 7-0 as Bulldogs debut Wishbone offense

The Mexico Bulldogs introduced the Wishbone with a Soap Scrimmage showing mixed results. Red team edged White 7-0 on Tim Hotop's 40-yard pass to Joe Long, while both squads struggled to sustain the new formation and relied mainly on a single running play.

Mexico Bulldog Art Seala Bulldogs Tim Hotep Joe Long Texas Steve Worster Oklahoma Greg Pruitt

Wishbone Debut Shines In Bulldog Scrimmage

In Fulton, the Bulldogs showcased the Wishbone offense with promise despite only seven points scored. Coach remarks praised the defense and the quarterbacks Long and Buckner, while Mexico’s defense and game plan drew attention. Sophomores edged freshmen 7-0 on a Gary McFarland quarterback sneak, as teams work through reads and keys in the new formation.

Bulldog Jerry McFarland Varsity Bucky Green Seals Fulton Sears Hornets Bob Fisher John Buckner Fisher Mexico Sophs Gary McFarland

White Flash Borzov Wins 100 Meters at Munich Olympics

Valery Borzov known as the White Flash leads Russia to gold in the 100 meter dash with a 10.14 second finish. Robert Taylor of Houston takes silver as Americans fail to medal in the event and Robinson and Hart miss their heats. DeMont wins Olympic record in the 1500 or 400 meter freestyle relay portion, while other events see Japan, East Germany, and Australia earning medals across swimming and track.

Bob. Johnson Associated Press Munich Valery Borzog Rey “Robinson Eddie Hart U.S Rick DeMont Borzov Robert Taylor Houston United States Taylor Robinson Hart Brazov Stan Wright Wright DeMont Brad Cooper Australia Cooper Pye San Rafael Calif Steve Genter Lake‘wood Tom ‘McBreen San Mateo Ruth Fuchs Jacquelin Todten Fuchs Kathy Schmidt Long Beach Babe Didrikson Shane Gould Champ Shirley Babashoff Fountain Valley Kenna Rothhammer Santa Clara Japan Mayumi Aoki Roswitha Beier East Germany Andrea Gyarmati Hungary Deena Deardruff Cincinnati Dana Shrader Fullerton Ellie Daniel Elkins Park Brazil Egypt Mike Bantom St. Joseph’s James Busceme Beaumont Tex Prai- Asan Vichit Thailand West Germany James Ferguson Peter Teicher Milena Ichkova U.S. Air Force Micki King Shota Chochosvili

Bidwill Offers to Sell Cardinals Stakes to Brother

Charles Bidwill president of the St. Louis Cardinals proposes selling his 50 percent stake to his younger brother Bill Bidwill who already owns the other half. Reports cite an unconfirmed $6,000,000 price. Both owners were en route to Green Bay for the Packers game and declined comment.

ST. Louis St. Louis Football Cardinals Charles Bidwill Bill Bidwill St. Louis Globe- Democrat Charles Bidwell Green Bay Wis Cardinals Packers David Joycé Cardinal Chicago Sportsman’s Park

Lions Defeat Colts 24-17 In Exhibition Showdown

Detroit converts three Colts turnovers into 24-17 victory in Tampa. Greg Landry threw TD passes to Charlie Sanders and Al Barnes as Lions capitalized on interceptions by Dick LeBeau Lem Barney. Mann added a field goal and Munson scored. Sanders left with a shoulder separation but expects to play soon.

Tampa Fla Baltimore McCafferty Detroit Colts Ami Dick LaBeau Lem Barmeu Johnny Unitas John Mackey Mike Lucci Marty Domres Unitas Greg Landry Charlie Sanders al Barnes Errol Mann Lions Bill Munson Norm Bulaich Domres Cotton Speyrer Speyrer Sanders Landry Ed Mooney

Sports on the Air schedule notes multiple live events

A dense listing outlines live television and radio sports across several disciplines. Olympic programming spans two hour blocks at 12:30, 4, and 7 p.m., with Channel 10 joining at 7:30. Baseball features the Game of the Week at 1:15 p.m. on May 8 10 5, and hockey covers a Canada versus Russia series with multiple nightly slots. Football covers St Louis Cardinals versus Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys versus Chiefs matches, plus a Sunday replay. Horse racing highlights All-America Futurity at 6:30 p.m. on June 6. Baseball Monday specials and additional Olympic airings extend the week.

Stennis Canada Russia St. Louis Cardinals Fireen Bay Packers Dallas Cowboys Chiefs Kansas All- America Futurity

National League and American League Baseball Standings and Schedule

Baseball standings for the National and American leagues with team records and games behind. Today's and Sunday’s games listed, featuring matchups like San Diego at Kansas City and New York at Milwaukee, plus notes on individual pitchers and standings.

W. B. Pet Pittsburgh Baltimore Chicago Cry New York St. Louis Boston Montreal Cleveland Philadelphia Milwaukee Ney Cincinnati Oakland Houston Chicago Los Angeles Minnesota Atlanta Kansas City San Francisco California San Diego Caldwell Hedlund Pappas Siebert Weine Strawler Bradley Tovis Durham Kling Brandon Dunningway Neibauer Winnesota Woodson Stone McQueen Detroit Lolich Blue York Strom Parsons Wilson Texas Roherg McDowell Briles Montreal Ferraz Tinnati Nolan NC - Kansas City Chicaga Ballymore

Fischer revels in title as he eyes more rivals

World chess champion Bob Fischer, after defeating Boris Spassky in seven weeks and 21 games, says he will seek more Russian challengers if money is right. He hints at United States team play vs. Russians at Skopje and predicts a long reign, with praise from grandmasters about his future dominance.

Andrew Torchia Associated Press Raykjavik Iceland Bobby Fischer Boris Spassky Fischer Spassky Chicago Brooklyn Sude U. S Skopje Yugoslavia Schmid Hans Bohn Max Euwe Netherlands International Chess Oderation Euwe Anatole Karvoy

Chemist Wins Rebel Invitational Bass Tournament Title

Brandon Mississippi AP A 28 year old Arkadelphia Ark chemist won the Rebel Invitational Bass Tournament at Ross Barnett Reservoir with a three day catch of 44 pounds three ounces Ricky Greene edged Jackson weatherman Bob Ponds by one ounce to claim 3000 dollars in the 15000 event A total of 170 contestants from states participated Roland Martin defending champion and second round leader was third Tulsa Oklahoma angler ranked No 2 in the nation finished with 39 pounds seven ounces.

Brandon Miss Arkadelphia Ark Chemist Ricky Greene Bob Ponds Jackson Greene Ross Barnett Roland Martin Tulsa Okla

Red Sox beat Royals 1 0 as Yastrzemski hits winner

Boston Tops Kansas City 1-0 after Yastrzemski line drive injured Dick Drago. The win tightens the American League East race with Baltimore two games ahead after the Orioles beat California. Yankees and Tigers also lose, keeping the margin tight in standings.

Ken Rappoport Associated Press Carl Yastrzemski Dick Drago Kansas City Yastrzemski Boston Red Sox Bob Lemon Drago Rico Petrocelli Boston Red Sox Baltimore Orioles California Angels New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Detroit Tigers Oakland A's New York Minnesota Twins Cleveland Indians Milwaukee Brewers Texas Rangers Dave McNally California McNally Clyde Wright Bobby Grich Tommy Davis Andy Etcchebarren Mel Stottlemyre Chicago

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