Freshmen Open Season Tonight at Mexico High
The Mexico High School freshmen football team begins the 1970 season with a 7:00 away game at Moberly. Coach Bob Ligon describes a versatile, fundamentally sound squad, fielding 26 starters across positions, with several spots still up for grabs and a busy, rotating lineup planned. The roster features QB Chris Hotep, backs Steve Creed and Bill Buie, ends Bob Barnes and Keith Hightower, tackles Ron Ezell and Jerry Pitts, center Bill Wilkerson, and newcomers on defense including Rahmeyer at nose guard and Daryl Smith at right end. Remaining schedule dates include Fulton, Hellas, Jefferson Junior High, and West Junior High.
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Steve Timmons
Brian Admire
Robert Hodges
Kevin O’brennis
Te Ling
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Steve Creed
Bill Buie
Addi’tion
Bob Barnes
Ron Ezell
Jerry Pitts
Keith Hightower
Russ Haerer
Bill Wilkerson
Rahmeyer
Ezelli
Mike Reed
Creed
Daryl
Santos Team Opens Tour in 43 Victory at Soldier Field
Santos Brazil opened its American tour with a 4 3 win over the NASL All-Stars before 13 222 at Soldier Field. Pele did not score but contributed three assists showing playmaking skill in the exhibition.
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Tom Fults Dies In Boat Mishap
Seattle racer Tom Fults, 29, died in a hydroplane crash on the Mission Bay course in San Diego during practice. His right sponson struck a wake, ejecting him from Day n Pak's Li l Buzzard as the boat flipped. Despite arriving alive at Scripps Memorial Hospital, doctors declared him clinically dead from a severed spinal cord. In a life saving moment, with his wife Susan's consent, his kidneys were transplanted into two recipients later that night.
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National Record For Ezell 12 pound shot set for Ezell
Ezell Randy Ezell, a Mexico high school freshman, is the national age-group record holder in the 12 pound shot with a 46-04 throw at the Midwest Classic last June. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Ezell of 1501 Sherwood Road and plans to pursue football given his 6-2, 220 pound frame. Later, Wavile Reed, a Charleston, Missouri senior, was named the national record holder in the 330 yard intermediate hurdles at the same meet, named most outstanding athlete by the Mexico Ledger and Mexico Jaycees.
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Floyd Patterson stops Green in New York ring
The Associated Press reports Floyd Patterson of New York defeated Charlie Devil Green by knockout in 186 pounds, 10 rounds, in New York. In Seattle, Larry Buck and Andy Kendall fought to a draw at light heavyweight after 10 rounds. In Osaka Cassius Naito of Japan outpointed Sung Kap Choi of Korea in 160 pounds across 10 rounds.
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Japan
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Sung Kap Choi
Korea
Baseball Standings and Results From Latest Games
American League East standings show Pittsburgh leading with 68 losses while Baltimore trails. New York and Detroit sit mid-pack. In the West California and Oakland hold strong records with San Francisco close behind, while Chicago and Cincinnati struggle. Wednesday results include Montreal beating New York and Detroit routing Cleveland. Today’s schedule features Pittsburgh vs New York and California vs Oakland among others.
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Moore Leads Big 8 In Rushing And Offense
In Kansas City AP report, Missouri star Joe Moore dominates Big 8 rushing with 171 yards and leads total offense with 168 yards. Oklahoma State’s Eben and Kansas’ John Riggins pace various stats, while Nebraska and Kansas State share notable receptions and punt returns.
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Tony Pounds
Bob Helmbacher
Kansas State
Bulldogs Prepare for Hellas Clash on Saturday Night
Coach Art Seals drills the Bulldogs for a tough Saturday night game against Jefferson City Hellas at Public School Stadium. Key players include quarterback Jim Agniel and backs Dave Wisch Bas And, with linemen Joe Adrai Jack Pollack Fred Shriver Jack Schell and center Don Vanderfeltz. Expect a hard fought game as Hellas recently crushed Hickman 41-15 while Mexico edged past them 40-8.
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Jim Parris
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Rain Slows, But Doesn't Stop Conference Teams
Rain slowed practice for Missouri Kansas State Kansas and Iowa State on Wednesday yet did not dampen team spirits. Coaches Dan Devine and Vince Gibson spoke on field conditions and upcoming games with Minnesota and Kentucky while noting strong defenses and adaptable ground games.
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Weightlifting Disqualifications Reviewed At World Championship
Nine competitors from the World Weightlifting Championships faced review for disqualifications. Insiders doubted medals would be reinstated as protests from the Soviet Union Poland Hungary and Japan were heard. The IWF president said original voting was unanimous and likely to stand.
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Sandor Holezreiter
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Japan
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Detroit
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Van-Far at Wentzville game cancelled due to levy defeat
WENTZVILLE The Van-Far Wentzville football game scheduled for Friday night has been canceled. Voters rejected a proposed school levy, creating a deficit for the current school year and impacting the school's athletic program.
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Pats Elect Captains For 1970 Season Leaders
The Associated Press reports Boston Patriots captains are Jon’a Morris and Houston Antwine. In other notes Clyde Wright was named co captain for the Angels, delivering a three hitter for his 20th win. California Football League action saw Minnesota defeated 5-1.
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Cardinals Sign 18-Year-Old Pitcher from California
ST. LOUIS AP Greg Terlecky an 18 year old pitcher from West Covina California has signed with the Cardinals for a substantial sum the club announced He stood out in the June free agent draft and threw four straight shutouts in American Legion baseball this summer striking out 17 in his final appearance The right handed pitcher graduated in June from West Covina High School in the suburban Los Angeles area.
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Mexico Ledger Front Page September 17 1970
Mexico Ledger reports on regional news with lead stories and community notices dated Thursday September 17 1970. Strong local items cover civic happenings, school activity, and upcoming events in the city and surrounding area.
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Arthur Ashe Turns Pro For World Championship Tennis
Arthur Ashe, the No. 2 American, signed a five year contract with Lamar Hunt's World Championship Tennis tour amid disillusionment with no open Davis Cup. The 27 year old from Richmond joins Bob Lutz and Charles Pasarell in a $750,000 plus deal, aiming to shape pro tennis and top players signed.
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Bakersfield
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U.S
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