Mexico Ledger from Mexico, Missouri • Page 9

WAS LADIES' night at the Demolition Derby Saturday night at the Audrain County Fairgrounds but in the end a fomiliar man found his way to the winner's eircle. Spurred on by their pathfinding hero Connie Williams, two other women entered the derby. Connie, with her husband, Ron, lett, showed no fear in her first effort at car crashing but failed to place in any of the three heats along with fellow female competitors Rita Fox and Nina Dillion, Connie's mother. Ron won the Williams' family contest by finishing second in the consolation heat. But it was Mason Kelsay, the winner of Mexico's first demolition derby back in June, who won the whole affair.

Driving a 1964 Ford station wagon, center, Kelsay finished third in the third heat to qualify and then won the feature by topping Danny Christian and Larry Boyce. Kelsay, right, received two trophies and a check for $250 for winning. Fred Ketterer won the first heat, Jack Bradshaw the second and Leslie Bradshaw the third. (Ledger Photos by Richard Vance) Fulton 'Mexico's First Opponent Was Hurt Graduation But Still Is Dangerous Mexico coach Art Seals and Fulton coach Bob Fisher seem to be envious of each other's jobs. Both football mentors praised each other's chances for the upcoming season and at tfie same time seemed reserved about making predictions for tys own team.

Seals was in Fulton Friday night scouting the Hornets' iannual soap scrimmage game as both teams continue preparations for their Sept. 8 season opener in Fulton. "Fulton looked surprisingly big," said Seals, whose team suffered a disappointing 20-15 loss to the Hornets in last year's first, game. Fulton went on to an undefeated regular season and finished second in the state's 3A football division. "Of course, this isn't the same Fulton team as we played Jast year," continued Seals.

"They don't have Tony Galbreath and Percy McBride so they're a completely different ball club." Galbreath, a powerful and shifty halfback, and McBride, a swift receiver, were the keys to Fulton's wide open offense last season but without them Fisher has altered his offensive lactics. "Fulton is running a different offense this season," Seals reports. "It's a stacked. 1 all three running backs lined tip directly behind the quarterback." Behind Fulton quarterback Jimmy Epperson will be blocking backs Craig Galbreath and Rick Means with Cecil Brandt Ihe speedy deep back. "It's difficult to compare Fulton's team with last year's but even without Galbreath they'll be tough because of their balance," said Seals.

Fisher, in the meantime, was a little disappointed in his 'ieam's soap scrimmage. "At least we've learned what we to work on," said the Hornet coach. "We probably played as well as can be expected with less two weeks' practice behind us," Fisher continued. "But pur team doesn't compare to last year's. We lost three all- slaters and nine offensive starters." Mexico practices shift from two-a-day to a one practice per ilay schedule now that school has started.

Seals refused to Compare his team to Fulton's but he has been happy with the Jeam's progress during the past week of practices. "How does Art feel about his team?" Fisher asked on the phone today. "I think he's going to have a very strong team Iliis year." Seals isn't saying. But Fisher and all the Bulldog fans will have a chance to make their own pre-season assessments when the Bulldogs hold their own soap scrimmage Friday at 7:30. Two ex Place of Fair horseshoe pitchers won plaques at the Missouri State Fair this weekend here.

Val Eikel finished first in class by winning seven straight games Saturday. Rich Loehnig Sr. finished second in class on Friday by winning a pitch-off from two other players. He won five games and lost two in the regular competition. U.S.

Wins First Olympic Medal in Rifle Shooting By BOB JOHNSON Associated Press Sports Editor MUNICH (AP) The United States won its first medal of the 20th Olympics today a silver in small bore rifle shooting and can win its first two golds tonight if American swimmers continue their assault on Olympic records. America also has a solid chance for at least a bronze in women's diving. Li-Ho-jun of North Korea broke both the Olympic and world records in the small bore rifle shoot with 599 out of a possible 600. Vic Auer of North Hollywood, tied for the silver medal with Nicolae Rotaru of Romania with 598, which tied the old Olympic record. Vic Auer of North Hollywood, took the silver medal with Nicolae Rotaru of Romania capturing the bronze.

Both Auer and Rotaru totaled 598, tying the Old Olympic mark. The American earned the silver with a perfect 100 mark on his vital final series compared 99. Mark Spitz of Carmichael, sped through his 200-meter butterfly qualifying heat in 2:02.11, one of three Americans to shatter the old Olympic standard of 2:06.6 set by Australia's Kevin Berry in 1964. The other U.S. record-breakers in the event were Gary Hall of Garden Grove, timed in 2:03.70 and Robin Backhaus of Redlands, timed in 2:03.11.

In the men's 100-meter backstroke, the Olympic standard of 58.7 seconds set by East Germany's Roland Matthes in 1968, fell twice to Americans. First, Mike Stamm of San Diego, was timed in 58.63 and then Mitch Ivey of San Jose, lowered the mark to 58.15. Matthes won his heat in 1.00.01. Meanwhile, there was good news for pole vaulter Bob Seagren. The International Amateur Athletic Federation reversed itself and said he can use the pole with which he set his world record.

Seagren took the news calmly. The men's 200-meter butterfly and 400-meter freestyle relay are the premier events of today's program, along with women's three-meter springboard diving and 200-meter individual medley. Spitz, the bronzed and mustachioed Californian who holds the world butterfly record of 2:01.53, will be going after the first two of seven gold medals he expects to take he is constantly being reminded. Micki King, an Air Force captain from Pontiac, stands in third place in the springboard diving with 289.14 points. She trails two Swedish blondes, Ulrika Knape, with 292.59 points, and Agneta Henriksson, with 290.79.

The strongest U.S. hope in the. women's 200 individual medley was Lynn Vidali of San Francisco. In another prime final today, the U.S. women's gymnasts ap- Stenerud Boots Rams, 19-13 MEXICO (MO.) LEDGER 1972 KANSAS CITY (AP) Defense and the prize Jan Stenerud, Kansas City trademarks, were enough in evidence Sunday night to overcome some mistakes and shortcomings less typical of the Chiefs.

The result was a 19-13 National Football League exhibition victory over the Los Angeles Rams. A national television audience got its first look at the Chiefs' new home Arrowhead Stadium, which drew a near- capacity crowd of 77,764. The viewers saw little of Kansas City quarterback Lenny Dawson, a 16-year pro, but Stenerud booted field goals of 37,40,57 and 37 yards. The 57- yarder was a career best for the native of Fetsund, Norway. That boot, which provided a 16-10 Chief halftime lead, also was the second-longest in NFL history, although it won't go into the record books since it came in a preseason bout, Stenerud's previous best was 55 yards against Denver in 1970.

Tom Dempsey, then with New Orleans, set the league standard of 63 yards two seasons ago. Kansas City's only touchdown was a one-yard burst by Wendell Hayes midway through the first half, when the Chiefs were stringing up 16 straight points en route to their fourth preseason triumph against one loss. Los Angeles, falling to 1-3, got a one-yard scoring run from Larry Smith, capping a 50- yard, five-play scoring drive engineered by Roman Gabriel on the Rams' initial series of the game. David Ray added a 47-yard field goal as the first half ended, and a 41-yarder late in the third period to pull the visitors within three, 16-13. Except to hold for Stenerud, the 37-year-old Dawson appeared for only one series, when Coach Hank Strain was seeking insurance minutes from the end.

Replacements John Huarte, who masterminded the first-half points, and Mike Livingston hit 10 of 21 pass attempts for 72 net yards. Gabriel hit 8 of 24 for 164 yards, but was sacked four times for a loss of 35. Backup Pete Beathard, in his first appearance since being acquired from St. Louis last week, hit 2 of 5 passes and was dumped once. LA got to Huarte three times.

The Chiefs fumbled five times but did not lose the ball, while the Rams lost all three of their fumbles. The hosts also piled up 142 yards on 13 penalties, to 62 on 6 for LA. As Stram noted, "Mistakes are always less significant when you win." Los Angeles, which also had a 144-129 edge in rushing yards, suffered most from the problems of second-year cor- nerback Al Clark, acquired only last Wednesday from Detroit. Twice Clark was called for pass interference on wide receiver Elmo Wright, with the Chiefs getting the ball at the LA one both times. The penalties resulted in the Kansas City touchdown and Stenerud's second field Then Clark fielded a punt from Jerrell averaged over 59 yards on seven to change the ball from one hand to another and lost it.

Jim Bishop recovered at the Ram 25 and five plays later Stenerud kicked his final fielder. Almost forgotten was Clark's 41-yard punt return to set up a 26-yard Ray field goal attempt at the outset of the fourth quarter. That would have tied the score, but Ray's boot sailed wide to the right. peared to be out of medal contention. The American girls stood in fifth place, although led by a dazzling performance by 19-year-old Cathy Rigby.

The Soviet Union was in first place. The first gold medal winners of the Games were Ragnar Skanaker, a 38-year-old Swede who won the free pistol shoot with a record 567 of a possible 600 points, and Poland's Zygmunt Smalcerz, world flyweight weightlifting champ, who hoisted 744.05 pounds. The IAAF banned Seagren's slender, green pole for Olympic use earlier this summer, saying it had not been available to athletes elsewhere in the world at least one year before the Games. But George Moore, maker of the poles, appeared before the IAAF Sunday and argued: "Every world-class athlete who could possibly'have come to the Games had access to them late last year." The IAAF decided he was right. Told of the decision Seagren said: "Naturally, I'm pleased.

I guess it'll give me a psychological advantage because I set the world record on it 1 don't think it makes that much of a difference. But I'm happy they agreed we weren't trying to use anything illegal." U.S. athletes had an unexpected success Sunday when the first American soccer team ever to make it to the Olympics held Morocco, which has six players with World Cup experience, to a scoreless tie in opening play. The U.S. basketball team did what it was expected to do, crushing Czechoslovakia 66-35, thus moving on to Australia today.

It was the 56th straight victory in Olympic Games for Americans, who have never been defeated. The strong American eight- oar crew, with six Harvard graudates among them, whipped West Germany's crew, winner of the gold medal in 1968, by a length and qualified for the semifinals. Shells from New Zealand and Russia won the other two preliminary heats. In addition, the American pairs with coxswain made it to the semifinals by pulling in three lengths ahead of Poland. The other U.S.

with cox, pairs with cox, fours without cox, single and double still qualify for Olympics on TV 7 p.m. Chs. 2-3-17 the finals by winning in the repechage, or second chance, heats. Featherweight Louis Self of Toledo, Ohio, won his first boxing match, taking a unanimous decision. In wreslting, Dan Gable of Waterloo, Iowa, 149.5 pounds; Rich Sanders of Lake View, 125.5, and Gene Davis of Missoula, 136.5, all pinned their opponents.

But 400-pound Chris Taylor of Dowagiac, met his match in Alexander Medved, the Soviet Union's 290-pound world champion who won on points. Under the Olympic round-robin system, Taylor could still pick up a medal. REYKJAVIK, Iceland (AP)' Bobby Fischer and Deris' Spassky drew the 19th game of' the world chess match Sunday, putting Fischer'' only two wins or three capturing Spassky's title and ending Soviet domination' 1 of the sport. The draw gave Fischer an 8 lead over Spassky with maximum of only five games-left. They play again Tuesday.

Wins count a full point and" draws a half point. The 29-year-old challenger" needs I2 points to take title and Spassky needs 12 toe retain it. Fischer and Spassky haves 1 drawn the last six games. Both" played a high level of chess in them, but the Russian was', unable to narrow the threepoinfc- lead oh which Fischer isi coasting to the world Wise Uses Self Support To Defeat Son Diego National League Pet. GB Pittsburgh 74 46.

.617 Chicago 65 57 .533 10 New York 62 56 .515.11 St Louis 59 61 .492.15 Montreal Philadelphia Cincinnati Houston Los Angeles Atlanta 55 65 .458 19 44 76 36730 West 76 45 .628 69 54 561 8 45 55 542 10'z 57 67 460 20'? San Francisco 54 69 43923 S-an Diego Saturday 46 75 380 30 's Results Atlanta 7. New York 6 Philadelphia Chicago 10, 110 innings) Los Angeles St Louis 9, 4, Cincinnati 3 San Francisco 1 Pittsburgh 3 San Diego 3 Houston 6, Montreal 5 American League East Pet. GB Detroit 67 55 .549. Baltimore 65. 56 .537 Pi Boston 62 57 .521 New York 63 58.

..521 3'i Cleveland 58 63 .479 8'i Milwaukee 48 73. .397 18' West Chicago 70 so. Oakland 70 51 .579 Minnesota 60 58 .508 9 Kansas City 58 62 .483.12 Calilornia 54 67 .446 16'i Texas 48 73 397 22'i Saturday's Results Kansas City 6, New York 3 Chicago 3-0, Milwaukee 1-4 (1st game, 13 innings) Detroit 5, Minnesota 3 (11 innings), 2nd game postponed. lain Baltimore 5, Oakland 1 Aged Redskins Embark on Last Hurrah WASHINGTON (AP) Coach George Allen beat down the skeptics and a host of injuries last year to lead the Washington Redskins to their finest season in more than two decudes. This season the 'Skins should at least mutch last your's feat of making the National Football Conference playoffs.

Between Washington and the East Division title stands the World Champion Dallas Cowboys. But Washington's biggest asset its experience-is also "IK- of its biggest weaknesses age. With uge, injuries tuke longer to heal, and injuries knocked the 'Skins out of the 1971 Quarterback Sonny Jurgensen hurt his shoulder the Miami preseason game and saw limited service the remulmler of the season. Tight end Smith was in-and-out all year with an "fWavated groin injury and wide receiver ('hurley Taylor broke his ankle in the sixth gume uncl was fur the remainder of the season. Hut Hilly Kilmer, Journeyman quarterback HirouKliuut his Nutionul Football League career, slopped into the breech and directed Allen's transplanted warriors to the finul playoff only to lose to the Sun Franclso 49ers in the opening round.

With confident Kilmer and sound Jurgensen, the 'Skins are exceptionally strong at the signal- calling slot. And Taylor and Smith are joined by Roy Jefferson and Clifton McNeil on the receiving corps, giving the 'Skins a top-notch passing combination. Larry Brown, hampered with leg troubles last season, still managed to rush for 948 yards while Charley Harruwuy added 635 yards on the ground and caught 20 pusses. Both are superb blockers. For backup help, Allen, who would trade his grandmother and three future draft choices for a veteran, obtained George Nock from the New York Jets to relieve Brown and Hurraway.

Then there's exciting Herb Mulkey, a 6-foot, 190-pound speedster who showed up ut a free agent camp and impressed everyone. The offensive line received a blow early in (ruining cnnp when tackle Jim Snowden was felled with an unusual knee injury. He will be out until at least November. Then, Terry Henneling, also tackle, created a scare when lie injured his knee the very next day. Veteran May Schoenke probably will switch from Huurd to tackle opposite Walter Hock.

Allen then would install 1'aul Uiaveg, former starter, at guard to team with John Wilbur. At center will be llauss. Defense is Allen's name for football. Veterans Brig Owens and Richie Pettibon operate at safety while Pat Fischer, recuperating from an offseason back operation, and Mike Bass man the corners. Up front, the defense is anchored by ends Verlon Biggs and Ron McDole, with Manny Sistrunk, an emerging superstar, and Diron Talbert operating from the tackle posts.

The defense, affectionately called the Over The Hill (Jang, is personified by the year-old Chris Hanburger, 33-year-old Myron Pot- tios and 36-year-old Jack Pardee. Between them, they have 35 years of pro experience. Pushing hard for a starting berth, however, will be Harold McLinton, a four-year veteran from Southern University. The special teams also delight Allen and the Redskins fans. Field goal kicker Curt Knight won the NFC scoring title and twice booted five three- pointers in name.

Mike Bragg ranks third among the top active punters in the NFC. "Speedy" Duncan paced the NFL in returning punts while Ted Vactor finished third in the NFC. And in the offseason, Allen obtained Alvin Haymond, a premiere kick returner, from the Angeles Hams. Sunday's Results Los Angeles 1. Pittsburgh Cincinnati 1, Philadelphia 1 Chicago 9, San Francisco 3 New York Atlanta 6 SI Louis 9.

San Diego 2 Houston 8, Montreal 3 Monday's Games Son Diego (Gieil 13) at Pittsburgh IMoose 98), New York (Strom 00) at Cm (Nolan 132), Francisco (Manchal St Louis (Durham 16), 11 .111 San I U.S. Cagers Win MUNICH (AP) The United States' offense caught fire in 1 the second half as the Americans stretched their Olympic basketball record to 57 con-, secutive victories with an 81-55i triumph over Australia today. Boston 7, 6 California 7, Cleveland I Sunday's Results New York 79, Kansas City 6 (2nd game, 16 innings) Boston 10, Texas 3 Milwaukee 4. Chicago 3 Detroit 51 Minnesota 30 Ibnlli games innings) Oakland 2, Baltimore I California I. Cleveland 0 innings) Monday's Games Chicago (Lemonds 34) at Boston (Siebert 10 10), Baltimore (Palmer 176) at Minnesota (Woodson II II), Cleveland I Dunning 31) at Oakland (Blue 5 7), ST.

LOUIS (AP) Hard-luck Rick Wise, loser of 10 one-run decisions, took matters into his own hands in a laugher for the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday. The 6-foot-2, bespectacled right-hander slapped a three- run double climaxing a six-run Cards first inning that pulverized the San Diego Padres 92. Wise's seven-hit victory, his 16th complete game of the campaign, followed losses by 3-2 to the Padres and 1-0 to the Los Angeles Dodgers during the past two weeks. "It's good to win, that's all," commented the snakebitten pitcher, who fanned seven and intentionally walked the Padres' Nate Colbert in the leadoff inning.

"Sometimes you've got to help yourself," added Wise, 1214, who smacked a Fred Norman delivery over the head of Padres left fielder Leron Lee. St. Louis, which scored 32 runs in the four-game set, was helped considerably by wildness on the part of Padres starter Clay Kirby, 10-14, and Norman before Wise stepped in. Joe Torre walked with the bases full off Kirby to force across the first run, then Ted Simmons grounded out to score another and Luis Melendez walked prior to Dwain Ander- son's RBI single. "Norman tried to turn the ball over on a fast ball," said Wise, whose hit followed still another walk, to Dal Maxvill! "The ball got out over the middle of the plate.

I was just trying to meet it." Wise, whose one-run setbacks include five by 3-2 and two by 21, had already worked past one of two Padres threats when the Redbirds' explosion occurred. Jerry Morales and Dave Roberts opened the game with singles for San Diego, but Wise fanned Leron Lee as Roberts stole second. Then Wise Intentionally passed Colbert before fanning Clarence Gaston and inducing Derrel Thomas to ground out. San Diego broke through for its runs in the third when Morales and Colbert doubled around a Lee triple, but afterward Wise yielded only two singles. "When games are close, sometimes you have to have finesse to get by," said Wise, "In a game like this you don't have to be as fine; you can afford to challenge the man at the plate.

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