Ground Attack Trucks Mexico Earns 30-0 Victory
Mexico's 23-man sophomores beat Moberly 30-0 at Hawthorne Heights to move to 2-0. Mike Long led with 111 rushing yards and a 20-yard TD. Gary McFarland added 67 rushing yards and a two-point rush. Russell Williams intercepted twice and returned one for a TD as Clyde Oligschaeger punted well. The team heads to Fulton next Monday after a big home debut fueled by strong defense and ground attack.
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You Can Win $5 Moe Wins a Close One
Predictor Moe and KC coach Hank Stram endured a tight 20 to 17 Chiefs win over the Saints. Moe improved to 7-5-1 for week two and 17-8-1 on the season, challenging entrants as prize rises to $5. Entries through The Ledger by 5 p.m. Friday. Mexico Ledger, Mexico, Missouri 65265.
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Halas recalls 98 yard fumble return and old NFL records
Chicago Bears owner George Halas remembered a 98 yard fumble return for a touchdown by Marion in 1923 and recalled Green Bay’s 104 yard return by Jack Tatum as he joked about reactivating for a game. He joked about chasing records and recalled the wet, hard hitting day. The aging Halas showed lively memory and humor despite a hip injury.
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Chiefs Edge Saints In Narrow Monday Victory
Kansas City Chiefs rally past New Orleans Saints 20 to 17 on Monday night in a league game broadcast nationally. Lenny Dawson completed 21 of 29 for 203 yards with two TDs and one interception as KC overcame four turnovers and an early Saints lead. Willie Frazier Otis Taylor and Jan Stenerud contributed scoring plays in a game highlighted by a late Chiefs drive to seal the win.
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Sooners Close In On USC In AP Poll Race
Southern California retains the top spot with 28 first place votes after a 55-20 win over Illinois, while Oklahoma climbs in pursuit by blasting Oregon 68-3. Colorado holds third with five first place votes as Tennessee and Ohio State move up and Michigan, Notre Dame enter the Top Ten. Nebraska falls to seventh after a 77-7 win over Army and UCLA’s opener pushes them from the Top Ten.
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Rivers Out For Surgery On Right Knee
St Louis Cardinals line backer Jamie Rivers underwent knee ligament surgery at Barnes Hospital today and will be out indefinitely. Rivers, in his fifth NFL season, was hurt in Sundays 24 10 loss to Washington and may miss the rest of the season.
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Trojans Edge Madison 1 0 In Little Dixie Clash
Laddonia Warren Mayes drove in the lone run and Darrel Hopke stopped a late rally as the Community Trojans edged Madison 1 0. Mike Remley pitched five innings, Hooke escaped a bases jam, and Mayes delivered the winning hit in the sixth. Community, now 5 8, heads to Hallsville for a 4 p.m. tournament game.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule Summary
The American and National Leagues show standings with teams like Boston Pittsburgh Chicago Baltimore New York St. Louis Cleveland and Montreal. Monday results include California 2 Texas 4 and San Diego and Los Angeles 3 with a rainstorm in Oakland. Tuesday games list multiple matchups across cities including Chicago Cincinnati Milwaukee Philadelphia New York Cleveland Baltimore Atlanta Detroit San Francisco Minnesota Houston and Los Angeles with various pitchers noted.
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Boston Red Sox lead in pennant race tightens
Eastern contenders pause as Boston, Detroit, Baltimore and New York jockey for position. Kasko says last three games vs Detroit may decide title with Milwaukee Kansas City on slate before trip to Baltimore. Nolan’s arm woes linked to abscessed tooth after routine scans.
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Anything Could Happen Battle Rages on AL Eastern Front
Detroit ready for eight remaining home games starting with the Yankees and Milwaukee then Boston. Baltimore has seven games left two with Cleveland three with Boston at home and two at Cleveland. The Orioles face Cleveland today.
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Nastase and Mrs. King Lead Tennis Race in Grand Prix
Ilie Nastase of Romania holds a commanding 543 point lead in the 375000 Grand Prix after recent play, with Stan Smith and Manuel Orantes close behind. The circuit awards 50000 to the men’s winner as players contend for top year-end standings amid injury notes and ongoing tour events.
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Career Kickoff for 42-Year-Old Army Vet at Hamline
Bruce Peterson, 42, after 23 years in the Army, enrolled as a religion major at Hamline University and joined the freshman football team as a prospective kicking specialist. He trained to drop to 198 pounds, has booted 45 yarders in practice, and runs a mile and a half daily while hoping for game time and to participate.
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Tennis standings show Billie Jean King leading with 669
Billie Jean King of Hilton Head S C holds a comfortable lead in the women's division with 669 points. Evonne Goolagong of Australia is second with 400 and Nancy Gunter of San Angelo Tex is third with 304 points.
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Cardinals and Royals resume play after rainout
The St. Louis Cardinals host the New York Mets while the Kansas City Royals visit Chicago. Bibby and Koogman are slated to start for the Cardinals and Mets, Busby faces Bahnsen for the Royals and White Sox action.
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NHL Season Begins With 624-Game Schedule
Montreal AP reports the 56th NHL season starts October 7 with seven opening games. The league announced a 624-game schedule, the largest in NHL history, due to Atlanta Flames and New York Islanders joining. The season runs 25 weeks, ending April 1, with each team playing 78 games.
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