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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1977
Page
6
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AP Special reports from New York recounts clashes over the Heisman Trophy awarded to Earl Campbell while longtime critics argue linemen and blockers, the unheralded engine of football, deserve recognition. Notre Dame figures Moose Krause and Bill Banker join hall of famers zigging at the injustice as the debate resurfaces.
Oklahoma State star Terry Miller, despite injuries and a 4-7 team record, is unanimously chosen as Big Eight Offensive Player of the Year. He set career and single-season rushing marks, ran for 100 yards in 11 straight games, and finished among NCAA leaders, while Earl Campbell led Texas to the top. Miller noted he would have preferred to play behind a stronger line and expressed admiration for Campbell.
Van-Far Indian basketball improves to 1-6 with a 66-64 non conference win over Bowling Green. Tad Dunn stole the ball with 18 seconds left and fed Rod Reading for the game winning layup. Mark Clinton scored 30 before fouling out, Dunn added 14, while Frank Ray led Bowling Green with 19. JV also won 52-51 as Andrea Salmon poured in 18.
AP reports Higginsville edged Warrensburg 60 for prep basketball, with Salem and Waynesville also posting wins. Other results include Trinity Christian, St. Joseph LeBlond, Carrollton, Maryville, and numerous Missouri school matchups, plus a note on Lefley’s move to a Finnish team and Blues dispute over release fees.
Winter meetings in Hawaii produced jokes and few concrete moves as Gene Mauch played his dry wit about trading targets. The Cardinals, Blue Jays, Mets and Phillies were active in minor deals and draft picks while the rumored Phillies Orioles multi player swap centered on May and other names, with managers weighing relief pitching needs.
A new Sporting League will be added to the Mexico Adult Education program for the second semester starting in January. The league, run with the Mexico Recreation Association directed by David Wilkinson, features four teams meeting one night weekly with two one hour games per night and limits of ten members per team including coaches and captains.
Four teams submitting rosters with a captain and a 380 dollar fee in person to the Mexico Area Vocational Technical School will form the league. Only rostered members may play and no spectators are allowed as this is an adult education class.
In Kansas City, John Kuester, making his first Kings start, faced former roommate Walt Davis of the Suns. Davis scored 29 as the Suns pulled away late. Kuester managed 10 in a 103 92 loss. The Suns led 83 8 with 7 54 left after Bill Robinson bank shot.
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