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Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1972

Page

7

Dogs Season On and Off Ahead of Marshall Showdown

By John Buckner basketball coach Bob Ligon notes an uneven season with bright moments and rough losses. After a 64-59 win over Moberly and a 78-55 setback to Lebanon, the Bulldogs rebounded with a win over Springfield Parkview and eye a strong effort against Marshall tonight.

Marshall John Buckner Bob Ligon Bulldogs Moberly Spartans Ligon Lebanon Yellowjackets Giants Springfield Parkview Owls Mexico Bob Bastian Bastian Henry Mason Eldon Bob McKinley Toney Hodel Cully Jobe The

Mexico Bullpups Clinch Freshman Tourney Title

Mexico Bullpups defeated the Centralia Panthers to reach the semifinals then beat the North Callaway Thunderbirds 49 to 16. In the final they edged the Moberly Spartans 29 to 28 with Mark Fine scoring 12 and hitting two late free throws to seal the title.

Mexico Centralia Panthers MHS Johnny Fry North Callaway Thunderbirds Thunderbirds Rod Knepp Mark Fine Moberly Spartans Pups Moberly

MHS Grapplers Open Season With Inexperienced Squad

The MHS wrestling team opens with an inexperienced lineup under Coach Gooch after a slow start. Eight prior starters move to new weight classes, with losses to Jefferson City and a Hellos tournament finish. Lovell Worstell and Wilkerson show strength, while Dennis Terpstra improves as the Bulldogs enter the Moberly tournament with a full squad and a consolation bracket.

MHS Bob Gooch Dogs Marshall Matmen Moberly Jefferson City Rich Lovell Larry Worstell Bill Wilkerson Gooch Lovell Worstell Wilkerson Dennis Terpstra Bulldogs Brookfield Hannibal Helias Marceline Kirksville

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