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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1976

Page

9

Wellsville Tigers edge New Haven for seventh in district tourney

Wellsville defeated New Haven 67 to 45 to grab seventh place in the Montgomery Co. R-2 tournament after a grueling five-game week. Randy Harrington returned with 18 points while Luke Briacoe led Wellsville with 21 as the Tigers mounted a late- game surge. John Scheer scored 24 for New Haven, with John Biller adding 19. Moberly beat Warrenton 84-67 in the other consolation game. Next up Wellsville at Van-Far Friday.

Montgomery City Aatar Wellsville- Middletown Tigers New Haven Montgomery Shamrocks Columbia Rock Bridge Warrenton Wellsville Randy Harrington Harrington Luke Briacoe Wellaville Rod van Buren John Scheer John Biller Moberly Tony Logan Steve Wisdom Bill

Ledger Scoreboard Prep Basketball Tourney Scores

Prep basketball results from an OCR page list numerous games with scores and teams including Joplin Parkwood Clinton Raymore Pacalter Fort Osage Excelsior La O Hara St Joseph Central Rockhurst Penn Day and more with varied outcomes and several events across high school leagues and national games. Also notes golf award winners Jack Nicklaus Jerry Pate and Judy Rankin.

FR Peat Ares Pe Liparty Park Mill Center Hickman Mills Rockhurst Ruskin Penn-Day Excelsior la O'Hara Fort Osage St. Joseph Central Chinaman Lawton W. Platte Platte Kearney Platte City Smithville Joplin McAule Golf Cincinnati Jack Nicklaus Jerry Pate Golf Writers Association of America Judy Rankin

Troy Dominates Van-Far In East Missouri Conference Clash

Troy Trojans, with three returning starters, overpower Van-Far Indians 71-45 led by Ronnie Perkins 19 points. Troy built a 24-2 second quarter run and outscored Van-Far 31-16 in field goals. Van-Far’s Mark Clinton led with 12 points as the Indians drop to 0-5. JV also won for Troy 61-47.

TROY van- Far Indians Trojans Bear Van-Far Lowell Keltner Indians Ronnie Perkins Mark Clinton Keltner Rod Reading Jeff Zimmer Indiana Mexico WTI Van-Far Grigatby Reading Overton Kellner Clinton Dunn Conler Holman Roy Edwards Perkins Shepherd Wy Tucker Pollard Meyers Starke Sullivan Harris Croxville King

NHL Roundup Barons 2 Blues 2 Tie Ends Skid

The Barons halted a five game slide with a 2 2 tie against the Blues as Dennis Maruk scored late to salvage the night. Claude Larose and Larry Patey replied for St. Louis. Flames 3 Bruins 3 Eric Vail nets late rebound to keep Flames in playoff chase. Pistons 124 Kings 115 Detroit ends four game slide with fourth quarter rally. Pacers 112 Cavaliers 109 Knight 29 points lifts Indiana over Cleveland. Jazz 121 Hawks 105 Maravich sparks New Orleans past Atlanta.

Seattle Philadelphia Indiana Cleveland Detroit Kansas City New Orleans Atlanta Portland Phoenix Los Angeles San Antonio Barons Blues Dennis Maruk Claude Larose Larry’ Patey St. Louis Flames Bruins Eric Vail Gilles Gilbert Pistons Kings Chris Ford Bob Lanier Pacers Cavaliers Billy Knight Jazz Hawks Pete Maravich

Mark Twain Delivers Low-Scoring Defeat At Silex

CENTER Mark Twain High School endured a tight 43-36 loss to non conference foe Silex. Joe Blessing led Twain with 23 points while Allen Edmiston paced Silex with 10 points as the Owls shaved off a 16-10 third quarter margin. Next up Twain faces Salisbury in Monroe City tournament action.

Mark Twain High School Tiger Mark Twain Joe Pettit Russell Gibson Denny Sturtevant Monroe City Salisbury Tigers Cairo

Missouri Edges Illini In Show-Me Classic Final

Missouri held off Illinois 78 to 75 in the Show-Me Classic title game. Scott Lima led the Tigers with 24 points as Illinois, led by Rob Judson's 15 second half points, narrowed an 11-point deficit late but could not close. North Texas State beat St Louis 62 to 60 to reach the consolation.

Columbia Missouri Illnois North Texas State Tigers Illinois Melvin Davin St. Louis University Diinois St. Louis Illini Scott Lima Howard Jackson North Texas Raymond Lister Davis

Community R-6 Falls Just Short In Tight NorCal Duel

Community R-6 Trojans suffer a 64-63 setback to North Callaway in a razor-thin boys basketball game. Randy Hoyt scores 19 for Community, Brad Cox 18 and Gerry Albus 13, while North Callaway’s Dave Vaughn 22 leads the visitors. Both teams finish with strong efforts as NorCal secures key late momentum and the teams prepare for upcoming Centralia Invitational play.

Scott’s Bob Mindlin Trojans North Callaway Thunderbirds Gerry Albus Randy Hoyt NorCal Cliff) Weith Mindlin Brad Cox Albus Dave Vaughn T-Birds Rick Wilson Kevin Zuroweste Vaughn Be Field Hoyt Centralia Hallsville Community

Bullpups Bow In Consolation At Mexico Tournament

Mexico defeated Bullpups 43 to 35 in a consolation game as Bullpups failed to score in the first period and trailed by 12 at halftime. Terry Brooks led with 10 points, Jim Burditt added seven. Coach Roger Hill cited poor execution and dedication to practice. Results from the championship and third place games were not yet available.

Mexico Mahe Balpupa Pups Terry Brooks Jim Burditt

Paris Coyotes edged by Monroe City in tight skirmish

Paris Coyote boys drop a 56-55 decision to non conference rival Monroe City after leading in the fourth quarter. Mitch Williams scored 31 for Paris and nearly sealed it with a late 20 foot try. Mark White led Monroe City with 19. Paris girls beat Pan thers 33-26 to stay unbeaten. Next Paris boys play Sturgeon at Centralia Tuesday.

Monroe City Paris Coyote Coyotes Paris Mitch Williams Palmyra Mark White Terry Kendrick Chuck Herron Paris Girls Panthers Annette Ragsdale Brenda Gilliam Diane Meeker Whiston Paris Boys Sturgeon Coyote Girls Fayette

Grid Coaches Changing Jobs At Rapid Pace

The Associated Press reports college football coaches are moving jobs rapidly. Johnny Majors returns to Tennessee from Pittsburgh after the Sugar Bowl, taking a six year contract around $60,000 per year. Darrell Royal and Frank Broyles are said ready to quit. Gary Moeller joins Illinois to replace Bob Blackman who heads to Cornell. Bill Battle linked to Purdue as Majors’ successor at Tennessee. Battle’s teams at Tennessee posted 59-22-2 but never won the SEC.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Johnny Majors Tennessee Darrell Royal Texas Frank Broyles Arkansas Gary Moeller Illinois Bob Blackman Cornell Bill Battle Purdue Majors Pitt Battle

Cage Colonels Fall At Missouri School for the Deaf

Missouri Military Academy's Cage Colonels dropped to 0-1 after a 73-44 defeat Friday night to Missouri School for the Deaf in Fulton. Kelly Bridges led MMA with 19 points, Mark Bunecky added 17, and the junior varsity won 55-37 behind Casey Roth's 14 points. The Colonels visit Wentworth Military Academy next Tuesday.

Missouri Military Academy Colonels Missouri School For the Fulton Kelly Bridges Mark Bunecky Mike Wrage Joe Bruns MMA Casey Roth Wentworth Military Academy Lexington

Mexico Girls Roll Fulton 60 16 as 17th straight win updates

Mexico High School girls eased past Fulton 60 to 16 in a Mid State Conference game, extending their 17th straight victory. Standout Tonya Cockrell led with 14 points and 10 rebounds, while Cindy Strouse filled in at forward scoring 12 points and grabbing nine boards.

Fulton Mexico Bulldog Bulldogs Fulton Hornets Mexico Cindy Strouse Lori Thoenen Lori Johnson Lynn Johnson Tonya Cockrell Ellen Enslen Gerald McFarland Cindy Cockrell Strouse Thoenén Therese Rankin

Sturgeon Girls Triumph Over Jamestown 46 22

Sturgeon Bulldogs girls basketball crushed Jamestown 46 to 22 in non conference play. Junior star Julie Spene scored 29 points on 13 field goals and 3 free throws, leading Sturgeon to a 9 3 record. Robinson and Smith added six each, Turpin five, with Sturgeon dominating each quarter. Jamestown was led by Mary Hein with six points. JV also fell 24 23 in a tight finish.

Sturgeon Sturgeon Bulldog Jamestown Julie Spene Teresa Robinson Vickie Smith Rhonda Turpin Spene Ree Mary Hein Bulldogs South Callaway Robinson Turpin Sander Smith

Mexico Bulldogs Eye Rematch At Kirksville Season Opener

Mexico high school basketball aims to rebound from last season's 9-17 finish as they open at Kirksville with a 2-1 record, led by guard Ronnie Miller and a quick, balanced attack. The Bulldogs seek road success and to slow Kirksville's fast start after a 74-57 preview win.

Mexico Dwight Linnemeyer Bulldogs Kirksville Banks Linnemeyer Van-Far Hannibal Tigers Ronnie Miller Stuart Pitney Scott Galvin Pitney Northeast Missouri State University Rudy Riley

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