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Boston Globe  When Spencer was for hire  Pele's contemporary
'ahead of his time'  ANCON, Ecuador -- Since 1958, when Pele
burst onto the international scene, his name has symbolized the
best of South American soccer. But when Pele was emerging as the
dominant figure of the game, this dusty oil town on the Pacific
coast had produced a rival by the name of Alberto Spencer
Herrera.  Spencer set a record that still stands, scoring 54
career goals in the Copa Libertadores, the South American club
championship. The second-leading scorer is Fernando Morena, also
formerly of Penarol, with 37 goals. Pele scored 17 of his 1,281
career goals in the Copa Libertadores for Santos FC, but made
his name on world tours and with Brazil's national team in the
World Cup.  "Spencer is a symbol of Ecuador and he is also a
symbol of South America," said his former teammate, Washington
Munoz. "Pele was the best player in the world, but Spencer was
the best player in the Li