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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1970

Page

13

Mexico Bulldogs Defeat Jefferson City In Tight Wrestling Duel

Mexico high school wrestlers edged Jefferson City 218 in a hard fought varsity clash as Robert Denham pinned at 185 earning the win after Bruce Hodges missed time with a concussion. JV suffered a 29419 loss, dropping their record to 4-1 with several close decisions and pins highlighted by 2 pins for Mexico to none by JC.

Mexico Déffers City Jays Bob Goochi Jefferson City Robert Denham Denham Bruce Hodges Bulldogs Jays Gooch Reggie Buresh Parks Gary Miller George Dennis Ardell Johnson Ed Boyd Taggart Mark Rogers Schapekoetter Rod Buresh Hawley Randy Smith Galbreath Eric Miller Loethen James O’blennis Miller Chuck Worstell Scheperle Rich Alan Snook Sugarbaker Greg Boyd Sharp Brad Smallwood Pat Sewell Bruce Copeland Prouty Ken Bailey Carsten Dennis Terpstra

Buffs to Defend Liberty Title in Bowl Clash

Colorado defends its Liberty Bowl title against Tulane, with Jim Bratten's knee injury tạoking his status uncertain. Tulane seeks its first bowl since 1940 as the Green Wave meet the Buffs in a marquee matchup amid a packed Saturday with other bowls including Montana vs North Dakota State in the Camellia Bowl and several regional defenses.

Associated Press Colorado Tulane Green Wave Buffaloes Jim Bratten Alabama Memphis Tenn Bratten Texas A&m Greenies Buffs Sacramento Calif Montana Grizzlies North Dakota State Jack Swarthout Bisons Hughes Stadium Arkansas State Eastern Michigan Atlantic City N.J Delaware Blue Hens Indiana North Carolina Central Morgan State Central Missouri State Arlington Tex Indians Drake Central Missouri Tennessee State Southwestern Louisiana Baton Rouge Miami Fla Jacksonville Ala Florida A&m Wofford Texas A&i Greenville

Monroe City Invitational advances Clark County top locals

Clark County beat Highland 52 led by Rick Walkee 19 and Curt Colagan 17 to reach the Monroe City Invitational final. Highland’s Ron Richardson 19 and Glen Murphy 11 paced the losers. Palmyra downed North Shelby 48 25 in a consolation semifinal.

Monroe City Clark County Highland High School Rick Walkee Curt Colagan Highland Ron Richardson Glen Murphy Palmyra North Shelby Tyler Myers Far North Shelby Bill Bue Raymer South Shelby Clark

Ben Davidson fuels feud after Raiders Chiefs tie game

Oakland Raiders defensive end Ben Davidson, 280 pounds, has received hate mail following a 17-17 tie with the Kansas City Chiefs on November 1. Late in the game he leapt on Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson, triggering a brawl as both sides drew penalties. George Blanda later kicked a 48-yard field goal to forge the tie.

Ben Davidson Oakland Raiders Raiders Kansas City Chiefs Big Ben Len Dawson Donnybrook Chiefs Davidson George Blanda

Chiefs Raiders Clash for NFL West Division Title

Chiefs and Raiders enter a pivotal showdown with 7 3 2 records and a playoff berth on the line. A victory clinches the division and a spot in the NFL playoffs, while the loser falls behind Miami and Baltimore with postseason hopes waning. NBC will televise the game from Oakland at 4 pm EST.

Oakland Raiders Hank Stram

Central Missouri To Play in Pecan Bowl Controversy

Arkansas State seeks a 18th straight win as the No 1 Indians meet the Missouri Mules in the Pecan Bowl at Turnpike Stadium Dallas Fort Worth area blackout dispute over Cowboys Browns game dominates news. Cal Harrell and James Hamilton lead Arkansas State while Steve Eckinger pilots Missouri in a regional NCAA Division II playoff. Protests and fan anger rise as officials hope for 7 000 to 10 000 attendance amid growth of the event.

Michael A. Lutz Associated Press Arlington, Tex Arkansas State Central Missouri State Turnpike Stadium Dallas Fort Worth Indians Fighting Mules Missouri Cowboys Browns Cleveland Dallas-Fort Worth National Association For NFL Alr Calvin Harrell Harrell Citadel James Hamilton Cochamps Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic Association Steve Eckinger National Association For Retarded Children

Paris Coyotes Reach Centralia Tournament Final

In Centralia the Paris Coyotes defeated Centralia 64 55 to reach the finals of the High School Invitational. North Callaway beat Macon 59 67 and Madison edged Sturgeon 65 62 in consolation play. Coach Enlow praised Paris defense and rebounding while noting Centralia’s 11 turnovers and Paris 42 rebounds.

Centralia Paris Coyotes North Callaway Macon Madison Sturgeon Panther Jim Enlow Coyotes Enlow Panthers Paris Bob Harvey Craig Hufty Ed Threlkeld Hufty Tim Harrison Threlkeld Jim Smith Harvey Steve Wieschhaus Albright Kerry Lisauskas Boulware NorCal Dunkle Hobson Harrison A. Baumgartner David Craigg Hume Clyde Roseberry Foster F1 Sturgeon Ray Smith Atkinson Chris Spene Centralian Magruder Hallsville Bryan J. Baumgartner Chance Burnett Danner Smith DeSpain Salisbury Stout Fleischman Wieschhaus Lisauskas

Mexico Ledger Friday Page December 41 1970

Local notices and brief items appear on the Friday page of the Mexico Ledger dated December 41 1970. The fragment shows date edge artifacts and hints at standard classifieds and community items typical of a daily page.

Mexico Bulldogs Face Tough Fulton Contest on Home Court

Mexico aims for a sixth win as Fulton in town at the Hornet gym. Coach Lynn Cundiff previewed a hard four quarters and highlighted Thoenen Campbell and Flynn as standout recent performers. Reaves remains sidelined with illness. The Fulton game starts at 6 30 p.m.

Mexico Bulldogs Fulton Hornet Channel 12 See-Tv Mexico Lynn Cundiff Bulldogs Keokuk Moberly Cundiff Mark Thoenen Thoenen Tony Galbreath Galbreath Kevin Flynn Flynn Bill Underwood Gary Braxton Bob Gould Herb Belcher Keith Campbell Dennis White Warren Williams John Reaves Reaves Audrain Medical Center Gary Smallwood

Ali Gets License For Fight

Ali secures Texas boxing license to fight Joe Frazier in the Astrodome after lawyers drop a suit. Commissioner Tommy Smith, who oversees boxing licenses, granted the permit following Ali’s prior conviction for draft refusal in 1966 and his two past Astrodome defenses.

Houston Tex Texas Muhammed Ali Joe Frazier Astrodome Ali Tommy Smith Texas Labor Statistics Smith Armed Services

Paris, Mexico Reach Finals in Mexico Fresh Tourney

Paris Coyotes rallied to beat North Callaway 46-42 as Mexico Fresh and Mexico Freshman A upset Fulton 43-31 to reach consolation and final rounds. Top scorers included Rowe 15 for Paris, Kendrick and Hewett 11, while Fulton’s Rich Pittman led with 14. Upcoming games pit Mexico A vs Montgomery for consolation and Paris vs Moberly for the championship.

Paris Mexico North Callaway Fulton Paris Coyotes Coyotes Mark Rowe Dave Kendrick Wayne Hewett Fulton Charles Tate Fred Tate Bulldogs Bob Ligon Ligon Lewis Moore Craig Barnes Mike Graue Rich Pittman Jeff Trammer

Hockey Scores From Thursday And Friday Schedules

The Associated Press reports Thursday results Boston routed Buffalo 8 to 2 while Montreal defeated Minnesota 6 to 1 Detroit beat Philadelphia 3 to 1. Friday contests feature New York at California and Pittsburgh at St Louis.

Associated Press Boston Buffalo Montreal Minnesota Detroit Philadelphia New York California Pittsburgh St. Louis

Drury Powers Past Westminster In MCAA Action

Drury whipped Westminster 86-70 on the boards and Tarkio beat Missouri Valley 98-80. Roland Schultz led Westminster with 18 rebounds and 19 points. Dave Fair topped Tarkio with 22. Washburn edged Central Missouri 74-73 as free throws decided it.

Associated Press Drury Westminster Tarkio Missouri ‘Valley Roland Shultz Panthers Bob Chitwood MCAA Valley Dave Fair Jon White Larry Washburn Central Missouri Mules Mike Coulson Jim Utley Central Coulson Jim Wempe Southwest Baptist William Jewell Baker Missouri-Kansas City Central Methodist Culver-Stockton Missouri Western School of the Ozarks

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