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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1977

Page

7

Centralia Teams Vie For In Invitational Titles Tonight

Centralia crowns both Panther boys and Panther girls in the Centralia Invitational final and wrap up semifinals with dominant victories. Jed Angell led the boys with 14 points as Kevin Zuroweste topped Paris for the girls, while Sturgeon and Macon posted notable wins in early rounds.

Centralia Panther Jim Eaton Community A-6 North Callaway Paris Macon Madison Hallsville R-6 Sturgeon NorCal North Callway Panthers Thunderbirds Jed Angell Jay Wright Dwight Fay Brian Dickerson Kevin Zuroweste Panther Girls Coyotes Sherri Ritchie Vickie Crigler Roxie Robison Brenda Gilliam Sara Mitchell Robin Kendrick Community Trojans Brian Cox Gerry Albus Cary Webber Jim Schlemmer Roland Darling Kevin Barrett Leonard Gordon Diana Hicks Beth Long Julie Spene Rhonda Turpin

OSU coach Killingsworth leads Aggies past Marshall in opener

Oklahoma State coach Jim Killingsworth directs a 99-87 victory over Marshall in the Marshall Invitational Tournament. A 51-51 halftime, then Howard Kelsey sparks a decisive second half for the Aggies. Marshall, coached by Stu Aberdeen, struggles with rebounding as Kelsey shuts down Marshall’s top shooter.

Ken Rappoport Jim Killingsworth Idaho State Marshall University Killingsworth Oklahoma State Aggies Thundering Herd Marshall Howard Kelsey Carlos Bunny” Gibson Kelsey Thundering Stu Aberdeen Southern Illinois Salukis Auburn Tigers Myles Patrick Utah Long Beach State Salt Lake City Squater Matheny Kent State Larry Gray San Jose State Mickey Dillard David Thompson Florida State South Florida St. Petersburg Fla Seton Hall West Virginia

Multiple Scoreboard and Standings Update Across College and Pro

The page lists scores across college and professional leagues including Harvard and City College of New York, Ithaca and Cortland State, Providence and Wisconsin, and others. It also covers regional tournaments, late standings, and notable player and coach moves, plus Pro NFL NBA and NHL results and transactions.

Harvard City Cal N.Y Ithaca Cortland St Providence Wisconsin St Lawrence Hobart Temple Dickinson Bates South McNeese St Mississipp

Powers Could Leave WSU For Missouri In 1970s Scenario

Washington State student body president Mark Askes warns Warren Powers might turn the campus cynical if he leaves for Missouri. Powers, in year one of a 3 year 32000 contract, is linked to Missouri's coaching interest amid WSU loyalty talks and wage comparisons. Missouri weighs offer while WSU officials urge him to stay for next season.

Spokane Wash Washington State Mark Askes Warren Powers WSU Missouri Powers Oakland Raiders Nebraska Pullman Cougars al Onofri Glenn Terrell George Frykman Senate Tye Terrell Jim Sweeney Sweeney Fresno State Abraham Jankovich

Wiggin denies California coaching offer for UC job

Former Kansas City Chiefs coach Paul Wiggin says he talked with California athletic director Dave Maggard but was not offered the head football coach position. He notes no formal offer and says he has removed himself from consideration after being fired by the Chiefs.

Kansas City, Mo Kansas City Chiefs Paul Wiggin Haseen University of California Dave Maggard California Wiggin Chiefs National Football League

Mexico Bulldogs Tangle With Jefferson City Jays

Jefferson City swept past Mexico 78 57 as Mexico slipped to 2 4 on the season in a non league game. Jamie Williams led Mexico with 16 points while Richard Sidney added 14 and Randy Tate 11 as the Jays built a double digit lead and cruised home. The junior varsity won 59 54 and will play next week in the Marshall Tournament.

Bulldogs Mexico Jefferson City Jays Jamie Williams Williams Richard Sidney Randy Tate Andrew Pressberry Greg Nickell Brian Pressberry Don Hord Hord Keith Wilson Wilson Pressberry

Sale Of Blue Put In Limbo Again

Honolulu AP reports the winter baseball meetings closed with Charlie Finley selling Vida Blue to the Cincinnati Reds for Dave Revering and cash around 1.5 million. Commissioner Bowie Kuhn placed the deal in limbo, scheduling a hearing within a week to assess whether the sale harms Oakland or the league. The week also saw major moves including the Yankees signing Rawly Eastwick and several other trades, with Blue’s fate drawing focus amid a flurry of deals.

Honolulu Charlie Vida Bowie Charlie Finley Vida Blue Bowie Kuhn Bellows Finley Oakland A's Blue Cincinnati Reds Dave Revering Cincinnati Kuhn Oakland Charles O. Finley San Francisco Bay Area Charlie, Vida, Bowie Joe Rudi Boston Red Sox Rudi Fingers A’s Sal Bando Don Baylor Gene Tenace Bert Campaneris Texas Pittsburgh Atlanta New York Mets Reds Yankees Rich Gossage Sparky Lyle Rawly Eastwick Eastwick St. Louis Detroit Charley Spikes Cleveland Tom Veryzer Ben Oglivie Milwaukee Jim Slaton Rich Folkers Buck Martinez George Frazier New Orleans Dave Collins Seattle Shane Rawley

Hrabosky Traded From Cardinals to Royals Over Friction

St Louis reliever Al Hrabosky agreed to a trade to the Kansas City Royals for Mark Littell. He cited environment change as career beneficial and said he expects to face renewed challenge from AL fans. He praised Cardinals fans and looked forward to playing under Whitey Herzog in KC.

ST. Louis Remnander al Hrabosky St. Louis Cardinals Hrabosky Kansas City Royals Mark Littell Kansas City Cardinals Vern Kapp Vern Kapp Vern Rapp Ilove Hrabosky Whitey Herzog Rapp

Frantic Winter Meetings Shake Up Baseball Trades

Frantic trading at the winter meetings reshaped rosters across both leagues. A four team, 11 player deal moved Bert Blyleven Jon Matlack Willie Montanez and Al Oliver among others, with Cincinnati acquiring Vida Blue from Oakland before a possible hearing by Commissioner Bowie Kuhn. The Yankees bought Andy Messersmith and Rawly Eastwick, Montreal added Ross Rnsky and Rudy May, and a 20 trade tally involved 51 players.

Honolulu Bert Blyleven Jon Matlack Willie Montanez al Oliver Atlanta Texas Pittsburgh New York Mets Cincinnati Vida Blue Oakland Bowie Kuhn Blue New York Yankees Yankees Andy Messersmith Revolution

Ex King Nelson Leads Nets Past Kings In NJ Debut

Louie Nelson scored 22 points in his Nets debut as New Jersey snapped a six game skid with a 122-114 win over Kansas City at Rutgers Center. Nelson, waived by KC earlier, drew cheers from 3,024 fans as Eddie Jordan joined the Nets on waivers from Cleveland and will be with the team soon. Bernard King led the Nets with 30 points and 14 rebounds while Scott Wedman topped the Kings with 26.

Piscataway New Jersey Nets Louie Nelson Kansas City Nets New Jersey National Basketball Association Kings Rutgers Athletic Center Rutgers Eddie Jordan Cleveland Cavaliers Nelson Louie Love Reueral Kevin Porter Bob Carrington Bernard King Phil Johnson Scott Wedman John Kuester

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