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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1974

Page

11

Non Leagues Test Big Eight In Openers

Big Eight teams open the 1974 season against eight nonconference foes with Colorado facing no 9 ranked opponent and posting plans for passing growth led by quarterback David Williams. Oklahoma, Nebraska, Missouri and Kansas State host or travel for key games while Kansas, Iowa State, Oklahoma State and Colorado play night road challenges.

Kansas City Colorado Iona State Bill Mallory Buffs Michigan Oklahoma Baylor Nebraska Oregon Kansas State Tulsa Oklahoma State Wichita State Kansas Washington State Missouri Mississippi Iowa State Texas Tech Mallory Eddie Crowder David Williams Billy Waddy Barry Switzer Sooners Steve Davis Joe Vince Gibson Steve Grogan Wildcats Cowboys Charlie Weatherbie Brent Blackman George Palmer Jayhawks Don Fambrough Scott McMichael Dave Jaynes McMichael Emmett Edwards Bruce Adams Ken Saathoff Ray Smith Tigers Auburn Buddy Hardeman Cyclones Mike Strachan

Rebels Ready After Tulane Postponement

Oxford Mississippi AP Coach Ken Cooper says Mississippi is mature enough to focus on Missouri after Tulane game was postponed by Carmen. He notes opening home game against Missouri would have drawn about 70 900. team will now refresh and study last year’s films. Missouri, a veteran squad with 13 returning seniors, is described as physical and conservative on offense.

Oxford Miss Ken Cooper University of Mississippi Tulane Missouri New Orleans Cooper Rebels Cane Carmen Kiais Carmen

College Football Scores Incomplete Readout

AP compiled college football results showing a mix of scores including Tennessee 17 UCLA 0 and Michigan 33, Texas Washington 6, Mississippi State 4, and Tennessee Tech 17. The garbled list also mentions Ohio East, Syracuse 23, Oregon State 15, Louisville, Wake Forest, Richmond 14, and Tulsa entries among various teams across conferences.

Associated Press Ohio Michigan St Me Northeastern Maine Syracuse Oregon State Wee Ve oMiddie Tenn Ten Messee Mississippi St William Maryro Norlin Caroling Wake Forest Wells Richmond Villanova Woo Tampa Chattanooga Tennessee Ucla

Mexico Meating 3 leads bowling scoreboard mix in local league

In Friday twilight action at the local bowling scene teams such as Prudential Five, Mexico Heating, Zee Way and Glen Shebi posted varied scores. High game honors went to Linda Wisdom with 223 and 549 series, while Prudential Five claimed a 2095 team series. Friday's meet also noted several high game and high series performances across multiple squads.

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Area Colleges Sports Scores From Regional Matches

The Associated Press recap lists North Missouri 42, Kansas State 34. Culver-Stockton 14, Omaha 34. Northern Iowa 22, Pittsburgh 14. Harding 40, Miles City Western 10. Missouri Valley 12, Missouri Rolla 2. Emporia State 29, Arkansas Tech 16. Central Missouri State Wy 14. Eastern Illinois 14. Monmouth 1, Graceland.

The Asociated Press North Missouri Kearsey Neb Save M - Culver Stockton Cordia Northern Jows Pittsburgh Sale PTL Aaheiel Harding Ark Milesiouri Western Missouri Missouri Rolla Peeceek Te

Sloan Gillette Cut By Football Cards

The St Louis Cardinals trimmed their active roster to 50 players. Waived were Jim Sniadecki Walker Gillette Gene Hamlin Bill Bynum Reggie Harrison Mary Owens and Bonnie Sloan. Defensive end Ron Davia was placed on injured reserve after knee surgery.

St, Louis St. Louis Football Cardinals Jim Sniadecki Walker Gillette Gene Hamlin Bill Bynum Reggie Harrison Mary Owens Bonnie Sloan Ron Davia Kansas City

Goolagong and Rosewall Reach U S Open Final Showdowns

Evonne Goolagong defeated Chris Evert to meet Billie Jean King for the women’s crown while Ken Rosewall beat defending champion John Newcombe to set a Wimbledon rematch at the U S Open. Connors also advances, with King aiming for a third Open title and Rosewall seeking a second. The day featured weary players, weather delays, and age versus youth dynamics amid Australian supremacy hopes.

Forest Hills N.Y Evonne Goolagong Ken Rosewall Miss Goolagong America Chris Evert Billie Jean King Rosewall John Newcombe Jimmy Connors York Ms. King Julie Heldman Miss Evert Ms. Kings Rosewall Connors Evonne

Garrett's Revenge Scuttles Cardinals in Mets win

Wayne Garrett homered for the New York Mets driving in three and sparking an 8th inning rally to defeat St. Louis 5-3. Lou Brock stole two bases and tied NL and career marks, while Tom Seaver held the Cardinals to four hits through seven innings before the decisive inning.

ST. Louis Wayne Garrett New York Mets St. Louis Cardinals John McSherry Garrett Lynn MecGlothen Mets Pittsburgh Pirates McGlothen Cards Red Schoendienst Lou Brock Maury Wills Brock Pirates Max Carey Tom Seaver Wills Seaver Felix Millan Ed Kranepool John Milner Red Kranepool Milner

Spurrier Out Two Months After Shoulder Break in Preseason

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Steve Spurrier suffered a right shoulder separation in the third quarter as Los Angeles beat San Francisco 17 7 to end the preseason. Joe Reed will start in place with two interceptions and a five yard TD run. Spurrier faces surgical repair while the league notes several other exhibition results across the weekend.

Howard Smith San Francisco 49Ers Steve Spurrier Spurrier Florida 49Ers Ram Joe Reed Los Angeles New England Patriots Philadelphia Eagles Atlanta Falcons Denver Broncos Reed Mississippi State Fred Dryer Jack Youngblood

Irish Unburdened By Top Spot In 1974 Season Opener

Notre Dame, ranked third in the AP poll behind Oklahoma and Ohio State, opens its season against Georgia Tech under coach Ara Parseghian. Injuries and suspensions reduce a defending champion roster as Tech installs a Wishbone offense, while UCLA and Tennessee battle to a 17 17 tie and other top teams post late scores.

Atlanta Ara Parseghian Notre Dame Parseghian Fighting Irish Abc-Tv Georgia Tech Associated Press Oklahoma Ohio State Alabama Pepper Rodgers Tech Yellow Jackets Rodgers

Shuffles Nip Wetterau For Softball Title

The Harlem Shuffles won the Mexico Moose Club slow pitch title 11 to 10 over Wetterau after a late rally. Bobby Williams delivered a two run triple, while John Heard and Tex Williams also contributed key hits. Wetterau's lineup posted strong contact all day, with Clayton Roe and Shockley each totaling three hits.

Harlem Mexico Wade IGA Paris Bobby Williams John Heard Tex Williams Wetteran Jerry Clayton Tom Roe Dennis Shockley Wetterall Selsor Chapman

Scramble Ends In 2-Team Tie at Arthur Hills Course

Tournament at Arthur Hills golf course ends with a two team tie for top honors as Atkins Spurlock and Hutchinson Hutchinson post 70s. Second place finishers Rose/Duty and Lueking/Hoberman total 71 with multiple teams close behind on 72 and 73.

Arthur Hills Carl Atkins Mike Spurlock W.T. Hutchinson Bill Hutchinson Larry Rose Bruce Duty Wes Lueking M.G. Hoberman Herb Jackson Garland Callihan John Botkin Ben Dobyns Dennis Camden Hack Wilson Greg Swanson Bo Jones

Trevino Wins World Series in Seven Hole Playoff

Lee Trevino defeated Gary Player in a seven hole playoff at the World Series of Golf in Akron to capture the $50,000 first prize. The playoff, halted at darkness after five holes, resumed Monday morning with both players trading pars, ending when Trevino made a 40 foot birdie on the 14th and sealed victory with a par on the seventh sudden death hole.

Akron Ohio Lee Trevino Gary Player Bob Player Trevino Firestone Country Club Bobby Nichols Hale Irwin Player

Ferler wins Southern Open by one stroke in Columbus

Golfer Forrest Ferler shot five under par 65 in the final round to win the $100,000 Southern Open by one stroke over J C Snead and Bruce Cramp ton in Columbus. In Monza Italy Ronnie Peterson of Sweden drove his Lotus to victory in the Formula One Grand Prix of Italy.

Columbus Gal Forrest Ferler J.C. Snead Bruce Crampton Monaa Italy Ronnie Peterson Sweden Lotus

Detroit Tigers erupt in 11-3 rout of New York Yankees

In a high scoring game, Bill Freehan powered the Tigers with a grand slam and seven RBIs, driving Detroit to an 11-3 win over the Yankees. Pitcher notes include a one-hitter setback for Andy Tassler as Chicago edged California 1-0.

Chicago Bears Bob Berry Minnesota Vikings San Diego Chargers Detroit Lions Cleveland Browns Jimmie Jones Ken Stader Oakland Raiders New York Jets Doug Winslow New Orleans Saints Houston Oilers Associated Press Bill Freehan Tigers Detroit New York Yankees Andy Tassler Angels Chicago White Sox California Lee Richard Dave Chalk

Driving habits and brake care tips ad from Central Motor Parts

Public service advice on safe driving including braking, engine braking on hills, and brake shoe replacement offered by Central Motor Parts at 318 E Liberty with 581 3245. Highlights long time service over 20 years and store hours Mon Fri.

Raybestos Central Motor Parts E. Liberty

National League East standings and weekend results

Baseball news brief shows NL East teams with records and home run totals, highlights last Sunday's results Pittsburgh defeated Montreal 8 to 2, Atlanta toppled San Francisco 3 to 2, Los Angeles beat Cincinnati 7 to 3, and Chicago 10 over Philadelphia. Monday and Tuesday schedules list matchups and pitcher lines for key games across the circuit.

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