Grid Fans Mourn Vince Lombardi
Washington mourns football legend Vince Lombardi, coach of the Redskins, who died Thursday at Georgetown University Hospital after a two month battle with cancer. Masses planned in New York and New Jersey, with burial in Mount Olivet. President Nixon praised Lombardi’s leadership and teamwork philosophy.
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Lombardi's legendary rise and cancer battle reshaped football
The article traces Vince Lombardi from a little-known assistant to a Packers head coach who converted a 1-10-1 season into a dynasty, winning six Western Division titles and three straight NFL titles. It notes his public battle with an aggressive cancer and references his later Washington tenure andرت other career milestones.
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Colt Gridders Open Practice Tomorrow Morning
The 1970 Colt football program starts with practice tomorrow morning, drawing an estimated 300 youths. Coaches Sam Vaughan Don Preas Ken Settle Ernie Miller Dennis Berryhill Luke Lucas lead the junior gridiron effort at Hawthorne Heights with two teams forming for a late-season bowl game. Jerseys will be provided. a one dollar family charge applies. players must supply age and equipment.
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Kapp and Vikings In Standoff Over Contract
Glenbrook Nevada AP says Vikings contract dispute remains tight with Kapp seeking 1.25 million for five years. Attorney John Elliott Cook notes the impasse as Kapp reportedly is in Vancouver after Canadian play and the Vikings keep the offer undisclosed.
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First woman football kicker Pat Palinkas suspended
Orlando Panthers bench Pat Palinkas the first woman signed to a pro gridiron contract for skipping practices and TV appearances. Coach Paul Massey said she is sidelined for this week’s game while her husband and agents seek a higher pay rate.
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Fishing Forecasts for Missouri Lakes and Streams
Missouri streams and lakes remain fishable after rain with fair to good conditions reported by the State Conservation Department for Labor Day weekend. Notable spots include Clearwater, Osage, Meramec, and Bull Shoals with black bass, bluegill, walleye, channel cat, and crappie varying from poor to good, while some rivers show dingy water and mixed outcomes for species.
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Fight Results Mexico Missouri Ledger Friday Page 1970
Boxing results page from Mexico Missouri Ledger dated Friday September 4 1970. Event listings include bouts with fighters names and outcomes across local athletic coverage.
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Labor Day Handicap Golf Tourney at Arthur Hills
The Labor Day handicap golf tournament will be staged Monday at Arthur Hills. Entrants may choose their own handicap and form foursomes threesomes or pairs as long as rounds start before two in the afternoon. Prizes will be awarded and an entry fee of one dollar is charged.
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Williams Streak Ends At 1 117 In Cubs Win
Chicago Cubs end Billy Williams run at 1 117 consecutive games in a 7 2 victory over Philadelphia. Williams laments the strain of the streak while rookie Cleo James takes over and Fergy Jenkins allows four hits. Gehrig remains top with 2 130 games, Williams notes lack of place to chase Gehrig’s mark.
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Mexico Bulldogs Hold Preseason Soap Scrimmage Night
Mexico High School stages a soap scrimmage to showcase the Red and White squads with key players including Everett Trabue John Sparks Julian Beever Vic Arnall and others. The event also marks the opening of the Bulldog Booster Club and features a watermelon feed after the scrimmage with several Central Missouri Conference teams hosting similar drills tonight.
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Weatherwax Returned to Packers After Failed Physical
The St Louis Cardinals sent defensive tackle Jim Weatherwax back to the Green Bay Packers after a failed physical. While Weatherwax struggled, linebacker Jamie Rivers signed a contract and was fined $250 for a one day walkout tied to a contract dispute with the Big Red.
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Griese Expects Dolphins To Keep On Winning
Miami quarterback Bob Griese says the Dolphins 4-0 preseason success under Don Shula shows the team is reverting to form. He credits Shula staff, notes adjusted line play led by Monte Clark, and highlights strong secondary play from rookies Tim Foley Curtis Johnson Jake Scott and veterans like Nick Buoniconti. Griese praises Larry Csonka's improved form and Paw Warfield as a new target while Jim Klick's yardage boosts the offense.
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Oilers Royals and Astros Win Optimist Tourney Titles
Oilers Royals and Astros capture titles in the Mexico Optimist tournament. Ed Lang led the Oilers with strategic pitching while Marty Hunt Virgil McCormack and Mike Haynes delivered key hits. David Ezella earned juvenile MVP honors as Ladonna fell to the Saints in a semi final.
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Laddonia Nine Wins Sportsmanship Trophy in C League
The Laddonia nine received the Sportsmanship plaque and Marty Hunt of the Royals was named most valuable player. Managers named include Bill Rippetto and Marvin McCowan for the Saints, Don Fuller Charlie Lovell and Kevin Farnen for the Royals, Walter Owen and Joe Remley for Laddonia. In Bantam division, Mexico Astros led by Andrew Mitchell and J W Toalson won the championship, Robinson Oil took second, both teams managed by John Bowles and Jack MacMirts. Montgomery City, led by Larry LaRue, earned the Sportsmanship Award with David Shrader cited as MVP. other vote recipients included Chris Toulson Jeff Hotop and Jerry Jerichow.
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