Fitness tests yield high scores at Mexico High
Scores soared as 160 of 265 boys earned 250 plus on fitness tests at Mexico High, where the goal is 500 points. Three school records fell: Robert Cheatum clocked 45.0 seconds in the 300 yard shuttle, Warren Ransdell jumped 8 feet 11 inches in the 15 year old broad jump, and Glen Platner completed 57 push ups breaking the prior mark by two.
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Mexico High
Robert Cheatum
Warren Ransdell
Glen Platner
James Murphy
Eddie Seckler
Robert Jennings
Terry Hagedorn
Mark Brixey
Steve Evans
Jerry Hagedorn
Ric! Barnes
Bill Fry
James Hill
Wren Ransdell
Jim Brixey
Larry Rivers
Tom Beauchamp
Bill Stephens
John Ollis
Dennis Maddox
Amateur Hockey To Mexico's Lakes By Jeff Mithali
Mexico hosts an amateur hockey scene with two teams, Lakeview and Plunkett, practicing on their respective lakes. Players from MHS and area colleges converge as a unified team, often staying local and splitting into A and B squads. Plunkett is described as stronger, while equipment basics and the appeal of winter skating are noted.
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Lakeview
Plunkett
Plunkett Lakes
Mexico
MHS
Galt
Team Plunkett
MHL
Bulldogs Face Lebanon After Narrow Losses This Week
Mexico's basketball team, 2-4 after a 71-72 loss to Fulton, travels to Lebanon tonight. Coach Bob Ligon hopes a combined scoring punch and improved defense unlocks a winning run as junior Randy Jones exits junior varsity to bolster varsity play.
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Mexico
Springfield Vikings
Bulldogs
Lebanon
DeBondt
Ernie Moore
Craig Barnes
Mike Dennis
Randy Jones
Barnes
Dennis
Ligon
Randy
Jones
Mexico Wrestlers and Lebanon Clash in Night Action
The Mexico squad hosts Lebanon Yellowjackets and Bulldogs teams in a mixed event. Last week's Jefferson City opener saw a 43 10 defeat with coach Bob Gooch citing early mistakes. Dennis Pollard won at 112 pounds and Randy Ezell took the unlimited class. Thursday in Fulton the varsity lost 35 17 while the JV tied 30 30.
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Mexico
Lebanon
Jefferson City
Jays
Bob
Gooch
Dennis Pollard
Randy Ezell
Fulton
Varsity
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National Marine Corps League
Dennis Mattox
Phillip Iman
Randy Beahan
Robert Scott
Ledger
Jeff Mithali
Bulldog Cagers
Bob Ligon
Fulton Hornets
McGregor
Arrow
Haggar
Gan
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