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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1976
Page
4
In Kirksville Mexico edged Kirksville 54 to 62 as Frank Sidney hit a late jumper and clutch free throws to seal a 3-1 season start. Sidney led with 16 points while Randy Tate had 13 and six rebounds as Mexico overcame early deficits with key plays from Williams Howard and Turner.
Helias hosts a strong field with Mexico finishing fourth as six champions and 139½ points total. Mexico's Brian Snell at 145 and Paul Janke at 165 each won all three bouts, while teammates Regan Fuhrer and Barry Nordwald placed third, with Charlie Barnett and Tom Clark also among top finishers. Ken DuBus likely out for season with knee injury. Bulldogs return Thursday versus Fulton.
The American Conference divisions list teams and records while detailed results from Sundays and Mondays games include St. Louis at Baltimore, New England at New Orleans, Washington at New York, and Chicago at Seattle. NBA scores feature Knicks Nets Hawks and more with Monday games planned. Nearby high school basketball notes announce upcoming games and tournament action at Centralia with top seeds facing Hallsville and Paria vs Sturgeon in the open round.
In a Sunday NBA game in Phoenix, Dick and Tom Van Arsdale hit clutch free throws in overtime to lift the Suns 103-98 over the Spurs, coach Doug Moe offering no comment afterward. Elsewhere, Kansas City beat Boston 102-96 and Denver topped New Orleans 117-105 as Portland extended its home win streak to 20 with a 93-89 win over Cleveland. In hockey, Flyers forward Rick MacLeish eyes 50 goals, aiming for 20 by Christmas after a 6-2 win over the Barons. Caps and Bruins tied 5-5, Sabres beat Rockies 5-3, Canucks topped Blackhawks 4-2, and Rangers and Maple Leafs skated to a 5-6 tie. In Missouri, Independence man Gerald Siebenmorgen set a new state channel catfish record at 34 pounds 10 ounces from Lake Jacoma on October 12.
After Texas beat Arkansas 29 to 12, Darrel Royal and Frank Broyles announced their resignations as coaches while remaining as athletic directors. Royal led Texas to 11 SWC titles and two national championships, Broyles guided Arkansas to seven SWC crowns and one national title. Earl Campbell scored twice for Texas, with Russell Bralben adding three field goals. Jim Young left Arizona to take Purdue head coaching job.
Kansas City trades for right handed pitcher Jim Colborn and catcher Darrell Porter from Milwaukee Brewers. In exchange Royals send infielder Jamie Quirk, outfielder Jim Wohlford, and a player to be named later. Trades announced at the winter meetings in Los Angeles. Joe Burke says Colborn strengthens rotation and Porter enhances catching.
Denver Broncos barely held on to beat the Kansas City Chiefs 17 to 6 as rookie Craig Penrose in his first start threw two touchdowns and Jim Turner kicked the winning field goal with 8:07 left. Penrose praised for poise after Chiefs blitzes. Denver improves to 8-5, KC drops to 4-9.
Montgomery R-2 Wildcats beat Louisiana 72 to 57 in the third place game of their tournament. The Wildcats opened with 21 first quarter points while holding the Bulldogs to five, led 38-29 at halftime, and capitalized on 28 of 37 free throws. Three Montgomery players hit double figures Marvin Marteen with 19 points Kirk Baillew 16 and Elmer Ridder 13 Ed Gower led Louisiana with 22 points. Rock Bridge won the championship 54-48 over Hermann.
Missouri, defending Big Eight champion, routed North Texas State 97-24 in the Show-Me Classic final. Stan Ray scored 26, Kim Anderson 19 with 12 boards, and Scott Sims 24 as Missouri claimed the title. Kansas State defeated SMU 103-85 behind Mike Evans 24 points. Kansas, Kansas State and Oklahoma all kept unbeaten records in early season play.
Moberly defeated Centralia 68 to 42 to take first place in the Mexico freshman tournament. Kevin Clark and Darrell Brandon had 18 points each, Brian McKune 14, Kevin Stoecklein 11. Ernin Wern led Centralia with 26. Bowling Green beat Missouri School for the Deaf 51-36 for third place. Walton defeated Mexico 43-35 for consolation.
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