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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1976

Page

6

Oakland A's Finley opens talks with five unsigned stars

KINGSTON R I AP Oakland Athletics owner Charlie Finley met with agent Jerry Kapstein for two hours regarding offers to five unsigned players Rollie Fingers Joe Rudi Don Baylor Gene Tenace and Bert Campaneris. Kapstein called the session constructive but not optimistic that the players would sign. The barn door is now open.

Kingston, R.I Oakland Athletics Charlie Finley Finley Jerry Kapstein Rollie Kapstein

Wildcats swap open date for Kahoka game at Clark County

Montg narrowed schedule shift lands a road clash with Clark County Kahoka as the Wildcats chase their first win after a long bus ride north toward Town border. In the Hermann game a 16 point fourth quarter surge by R-2 fizzled with a late turnover and sharp defense led by quarterback Craig Gregory and lineman Bryan Fngelman. Clark County opened with a 21-14 victory over Mark Twain, then had a bye last week.

North Callaway Paris Lewis and Clark Thunderbirds Van-Far Montgomery County Montgomery Coyotes Monroe City Gerald Mansfield Mark Twain Claretton Cannon Centralia South Shelby Missouri Military Academy Clark County Kahoka Wildcats Hermann R-2 Craig Gregory Bryan Fngelman

Mark Twain Tigers seek rebound after 48 40 loss

Mark Twain coach Paul Blackard said the Tigers must fix attitude and defense after a 48 40 defeat to Paris last week. Injuries to fullback Jon Colombe and halfback Bobby Fry will keep them out of the conference opener versus South Shelby, with Eddie Morawitz and Darrell Britt stepping in.

Panther Ted Michael Michael Panthers Centralia Art Collens Moberly Alan Selder Collens Monroe City Knox County Mark Twain Paul Blackard Tigers Paris Jon Colombe Bobby Fry South Shelby Colombe Fry Eddie Morawitz Cardinals Darrell Britt Colombo Jon Morawitz Britt Blackard Macon Brookfield

Meet The Bulldogs Football Teammates Preview

The article profiles Terry Littrell and Craig Palmer, two Mexico high school football players. Littrell, a fourth year senior guard and part time linebacker, eyes a winning streak and a toughRock Bridge game after a rough prior match versus Jefferson City. Palmer, a third year junior, starts at right halfback and safety and vows to motivate a comeback against Rock Bridge in Columbia. The piece notes Littrell’s family background and Palmer’s address and sports roles. It also mentions a Colorado State game where a Tech lineman earned AP Lineman of the Week.

Terry Littrell Harold Littrell Route 1 Thompson Littrell Bulldogs Jefferson City Mexico Craig Palmer Donald R. Palmer Dorcas St Palmer Rock Bridge Columbia

Baseball and tennis results from Wednesday and Thursday

National League scores include Chicago 2 Montreal 0 and Pittsburgh 7 Philadelphia 0. Other games: Los Angeles at San Francisco 2, New York 0. in baseball standings Baltimore Detroit rain, New York Boston 2? Milwaukee 4 Texas 3. Bermuda tennis sees Cliff Richey reach Bermuda Grand Prix quarters while Wendy Turnbell upsets Rosie Casals at the Women’s Indoor Championship.

Chicago Montreal St. Gauls New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia Houston Atlanta J . Cincinnat Los Angeles San Francisco San Diego Renko Landreth Reuss Underwood East Wol Pd Baltimore Cleveland Boston i Detroit Milwkee West Kan City Oakland Minnesota California Texas Boston Milwaukee Kansas City Briles Kravec Venievee Etlis Bibby Jones Rodriguez Pattin Tanana Singer Bosman Bermuda Hamilton Cliff Richey San Angelo Tex Deon Joubert South Africa Wendy Turnbell Rosie Casals

Pirates and A's Gain Ground In Tight Baseball Races

The article notes Pittsburgh and Oakland closing in as 18 games remain, with Pat Zachry beating the Dodgers 4-3 for Cincinnati, while Pittsburgh tops Philadelphia 7-2 led by Bill Robinson's homer and 3 RBIs. In AL action, Kansas City falters but Oakland rallies, and California edges KC. Yankees, Orioles, Red Sox, Detroit, Milwaukee, and Texas post minor results.

Pittsburgh Oakland Oakland A’s Kansas City Royals Royals A's A’s Minnesota California Kansas City New York Yankees Cleveland Baltimore Detroit Boston Milwaukee Texas Chicago White Sox

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