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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1977
Page
3
A fragmented clue set hints at solutions from yesterday’s puzzle including a bread spread, a Roman poet, a recluse scholar, and a sea god. Mentions of units of force, a whale, and a rare misrepresentation appear alongside terms like tocsins and vouchers, with public opinion and a French connection noted.
Southeast Missouri State’s Mike Wood, a 6 foot 200 pound senior, pursues the NCAA all time field goal mark after breaking Division II records with 48 career field goals and a 61 yarder. His road included a car accident, a broken arm, and college detours before SEMO gave him a chance to shine. Wood aims to surpass Air Force’s Dave Lawson and retire with a lasting legacy.
The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Chicago Bears 23 to 14 in a nationally televised preseason game. Ike Harris caught a 95 yard touchdown pass from Jim Hart after a midgame rally, while Hart eased through with arm soreness. The victory followed early 3 4 14 point leads for St. Louis as Bob Avellini and Johnny Musso connected for a Bears score.
Chicago acquired outfielder Henry Cruz, 25, after a .350 average in 131 games for Albuquerque this season with 86 RBIs and 18 homers. Also, Nels Nyman was assigned from the Sox to the Cardinals and then to New Orleans, after batting .264 in 101 games for the Iowa Oaks.
Rutgers falls behind early as Penn State erupts with two Matt Suhey TD runs and big gains in a 45 7 season opener. Nittany Lions dominate on ground with 340 rushing yards and a 24 point second quarter, while Rutgers is held to 25 rushing yards.
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