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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1970
Page
13
Vince Lombardi has died of cancer at age 57 after two summer operations. A legendary Packers coach and humanitarian, he built a football dynasty with five NFL titles and two Super Bowl wins. He later moved to the Redskins as part owner and head coach, influencing front office and salaries.
Vince Lombardi, legendary coach of the Green Bay Packers and later Redskins leader, died at Georgetown University Hospital at 7:12 a.m. EDT. His wife Marie was at his side. He led Packers to five NFL titles and two Super Bowls, and later served with Washington as head coach and GM. Bills of condolences poured in from teammates and Redskins officials.
Timothy T overcame an allergy and a new acquaintance to win the Hambletonian trotting stake at Du Quoin, making him the youngest harness driver to win the event. The colt Timothy T, sired by Ayres who won the 1964 Hambletonian, completed three heats with times around 2:00.
Major league standings split into divisions with teams and records include Baltimore New York Chicago Montreal Pittsburgh Montreal and others. Wednesday results list New York over St Louis 7 3 Chicago over Philadelphia 17 2 Montreal over Pittsburgh 10 7 Atlanta over Los Angeles 4 3 Houston over San Diego 2 3 plus upcoming games across both leagues with multiple matchups and pitchers.
In 1970 Jets camp Ewbank stresses defense as the cornerstone, noting rookie standouts Steve Tannen and Barrie Thomas shaping the secondary. He weighs corner spots with Dockery and Hudson in doubt, while safety becomes Hicks with Hudson's health uncertain.
Ray Uriarte for the Khoury League announced the Civic Club slow pitch softball tournament is canceled due to wet grounds and Labor Day weekend. He said parks are too wet to play and completing the event this weekend is unlikely as many players have prior plans. Uriarte thanked entered teams and said another tournament will be planned next year.
Rocky Wallace, a dormant defensive tackle, says he is back in form after a thigh injury kept him out last season. The senior, with two All-Big Eight selections, highlights Missouri’s expected front wall alongside John Cowan, Dan Borgard, Joan Brown, Adam Vital, and Steve Mizer as the Tigers prepare for the new season with Gary Lane returning to the Rams from waivers.
Cassius Clay, back in action, fought eight exhibition rounds in St Louis, showing timing and power as he edges toward a major comeback. He declared he will be ready for a 210-pound ring return in eight weeks, with a potential October bout against Joe Frazier or Jerry Quarry likely.
In Tokyo a boxing card saw Lion Furuyama KO Shin Chungkyo, causing a decisive win for Furuyama. Shin Chungkyo, listed as 139 percent, faced defeat as Furuyama dominated the bout in Japan.
Dallas Cowboys face Kansas City Chiefs in a high stakes exhibition as Coach Tom Landry criticizes his defense for failing to stop the screen draw and pass. Landry notes the game against the defending champions carries extra meaning for the rebuilding Cowboys and the Texans Chiefs rivalry lingers in the background.
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