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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1970

Page

4

Wildcats Stop Indians 79-44 in Van-Far matchup

Montgomery R-2 Wildcats overwhelmed Van-Far 79-44 as Green and Etter scored 20 each. Marteen and Wehrman added 13 apiece while Holman led Van-Far with 11. Jayvee also won 50-36 behind Sterling Oliver’s 20 and Gerry Marteen 12.

Vandalia Bill Ballew Montgomery Wildcats Van-Far Free Wheeling Indians Fred Holman Randy Etter Sterling Green Tony Marteen Green Cats Etter Montgomery R-2 Neil Wehrman Drew Sutor Wildcat Marteen Wehrman Holman Dean Arnett Hannibal Montgomery Countians Sterling Oliver Gerry Marteen Mike Hall Mark Hale Warrenton Warriors Mont Riddle Green Sutor Melton Slatten Zimmerman Windham Holman Clithero Reading Sutton Bob Arnett Guinn Bill Snowden Rolle Hull

Palmyra Captures Consolation in Monroe City Invite

Palmyra High School beat South Shelby 53-46 to claim the consolation trophy in the Monroe City Invitational boys division. Tyler led with 22 points and opener added 14. Mayfield 14 for South Shelby along with 13 from Weatherford and Rice. Monroe City girls beat North Shelby 40-20 for consolation. Clark County girls took third by defeating South Shelby 47-45.

Monroe City Palmyra South Shelby High School Tyler South Shelby Mayfield Carl Weatherford Rice Monroe City High School North Shelby High School Clark County Highland High School Knox County Highland

St Louis Outslugs Pittsburgh in NHL Shootout

The St Louis Blues outslugged the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 in a fast five-minute second period that featured a bench-clearing brawl. Glenn Hall made 21 saves to preserve the lead as penalties mounted for both sides. The night also saw the New York Rangers edge Oakland 2-1.

Associated Press St. Louis Pittsburgh National Hockey League New York Rangers Oakland Wally Boyer Glenn Hall Frank St. Marseille Blues Red Berenson Tim Ecclestone Keith McCreary Penguins

U S Open at Hazeltine nets near $140 thousand

In Chaska Minnesota the 1Y Open drew 119000 paid admissions last June at the Hazeltine Course with gross income of 996000. The Hazeltine Club turned over 319358 to the USGA and netted about 140000 in earnings.

Chaska, Minn Hazeltine Course Hazeltine USGA

Cardinal Title Depends On Giant Game Result

St Louis Cardinals host the New York Giants in a pivotal NFL clash at Busch Stadium with a playoff bye on the line. A win could clinch the NFC East and a home first round game, while Giants coach Alex Webster notes the season hinges on the outcome.

ST. Louis St. Louis Cardinals New York Giants Cardinals Giants Alex Webster Cleveland Browns Dallas Cowboys Cowboys Charley Winner Fran Tarkenton Yankee Stadium New York Tarkenton Ron Johnson Philadelphia Eagles Express New Yorkers Washington Redskins Buffalo Bills Detroit Lions Johnson MacArthur Lane Jim Hart

Wellsville Falls to Warrenton in Final Minutes

The Wellsville Tigers lost 51 to 46 to Warrenton after erasing a late lead. Coach Barney Fisher blamed late traveling calls and ball-handling mistakes as the difference. Top scorers for Wellsville were Leland Briscoe 12, Terry Harrington 11, Tim Briscoe 10. Warrenton’s Bryan Trower led with 17. Varsity record 1-6, JV 2-4.

Wellsville Wellsville Tigers Warrenton Tigers Barney Fisher Leland Briscoe Terry Harrington Tim Briscoe Bryan Trower Steve Rhoades Gary Butcher J. V Van-Far Wellsville Ftm-A Briscoe M. Briscoe T. Briscoe Harrington Thomas Shramek Totals Warrenton FG A As PF Butcher Schwerdt Trower Turner Twiehaus Rhoades Ll Todd St Wellsville

MMA marksmen edge Wentworth 987 985 on Red Dragon range

Missouri Military Academy shooters Chuck Barney and Bob Graves tied with 212s to lead MMA to a 987 985 victory over Wentworth. Barney 212 Johnson 160 Zahnen 201 Mullenix 202 Graves 212. Wentworth Brady 252 Valerus 226 Schaben 179 Johnson 176 Greens 152.

Lexington Chuck Barney Bob Graves Missouri Military Academy Wentworth Red Dragon Range MMA Barney Johnson Zahnen Mullenix Graves Brady Valerus Schaben Greens

Salisbury surges past North Callaway in Centralia semifinal

In the Centralia Invitational semifinal Salisbury edged North Callaway 55 47 as a late full court press and foul trouble hampered the Thunderbirds. Mike Sorrells led Salisbury with 18 points, Rick Clark added 17, and Dale Gooch 11 while Joe Magruder totaled 21 for North Callaway.

Centralia T-birds Callaway Thunderbirds Salisbury Thunderbirds Rick Clark Mike Sorrells NorCal North Callaway Joe Magruder Loran Hume Aris Salisbury Butner Clark Dunivent Gooch I Kruse Sanders Sorrells NorCal FG Ftm-A Atkinson Hobson Magruder Foster Baumgartner Nor-Cal

Dancer's Image Wins Derby After Court Ruling

FRANKFORT Ky AP Peter Fuller’s Dancer's Image learned it would receive the Kentucky Derby prize more than two years after a ruling voided the win due to an illegal substance. Franklin Circuit Court Judge Henry Meigs found insufficient evidence to deny the purse. The Kentucky Racing Commission may appeal the decision after meeting in Lexington.

Frankfort Peter Fuller Dancer Fuller Boston Franklin Henry Meigs Meigs Kentucky Racing Commission Churchill Downs Lexington

Mexico Bulldogs Rout Fulton Hornets 69-40 in high school finale

Mexico beat Fulton 69 to 40 as Keith Campbell and Warren Williams led with 15 and 25 points respectively. Coach Lynn Cundiff praised defense on Tony Galbreath and noted six or seven scorers on the squad while promising more balanced play. Junior varsity also won 43-30 behind Bob Bastian's 19 points.

Mexico Warren Williams Herb Belcher Campbell Dennis White Fulton Tony Galbreath Mark Thoenen Galbreath Cundiff Gary Smallwood Bulldogs Bob Bastian John Edwards Jack Dennis G. C. Brown Smallwood N.galbreath Hagtart Cooper Braxton McBride Dennis Bastion Harris Springfield Belcher Campbell Underwood White Brookins Williams Nha Gould

Raiders Chiefs duel for Western title in showdown

Oakland quarterback Lamonica and Blanda pace a top offense against Kansas City's top defense as both teams sit 7-3-2. A tie would push playoff fate to next Saturday while a loss could end Raiders’ bid and hint at Christmas at home.

Oakland Oakland Raiders Kansas City Chiefs Raiders Daryle Lamonica George Blanda Chiefs Blanda Raider Dawson John Madden Miami Dolphins New York Jets

Dodgers add Duke Sims to bolster lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers acquire 29 year old Duke Sims from the Cleveland Indians to strengthen catcher first baseman and outfield roles in a move announced Friday. Sims, a versatile veteran, joins a club seeking balance and depth in the lineup after a recent stretch of offensive inconsistencies.

LOS Angeles Los Angeles Dodgers Duke Sims Cleveland Indians

Trojans fall to Harrisburg 56 48 in tough home game

SCOTTS CORNER The Community R-6 Trojans lost 56-48 to Harrisburg despite a 20 point fourth quarter. Brent Pasley scored 12 while Kyle Pound led R-6 with 13. Harrisburg's Loran Mueller 14, David Crane 13, Mike Schafer 11. Trojans next face University High at home. Trojan girls drop 63-20 led by Joyce Remley.

Scotts Corner Trojans Harrisburg Bob Mindlin R-G R-6 Mindlin Brent Pasley Kyle Pound Greg Cox Loran Mueller David Crane Mike Schafer University High School U High Cairo Trojan Joyce Remley

Wentworth Military Aces Swim Meet Over MMA 62 32

Wentworth Military Academy swimmers defeated Missouri Military Academy 62 to 32 at Wentworth pool to improve MMA to 1 1 for the season. Highlights included a 1 56 4 medley relay and multiple top times by MMA and Wentworth swimmers with a large point total. The Colonels take a holiday break and head to Alton Illinois to face Western Military Academy on January 9.

Wentworth Military Academy Missouri Military Academy Wentworth Colonels Western Military Academy Alton Ill Quer Lewis Polensky Widdewson W. Lally W. Curry Cox Randolph Welach Leny Beare Hughes Meyer Enright Ellis Widdowson Logue Pies Pig i Burk Welsch Davis Long Cather Mma Westerfield Warne Holcomb Imandy

Colonels Rally Past MSD Eagles For 55 43 Victory

Keagle scores 19 to lead the Army’s Military Academy Colonels past Missouri School for the Deaf 55 43. Keagle 19, Pedersen 0, Webb 14 pace MMA as a full court press sustains late surge in a 6 30 p.m. gym game with South Callaway on deck.

Fulton Missouri Baker Military Academy Keagle Colonels Missouri Pedersen Academy Webb Bedford South Daniel Callaway Sanerooo Academy Tremari Brown Lewis MSD Eagles MMA Lutz Vickers Ron Keagle Estes Bill Lewis England Baker Bussmeyer Campbell MSD Leon

Wentworth Wins Wrestling Meet Over Missouri Military Academy

Wentworth Military Academy defeats Missouri Military Academy 25 21 as MMA wins three upper weight decisions to pull ahead The Colonels prepare for the B wrestling tourney at Moberly Monday and then face Western Military Academy in Alton Illinois on January 9 Results list includes forfeits pins and decisions by MMA and W members with weights from 98 to unlimited indicating a tight team contest and upcoming schedule notes

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