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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1976
Page
5
Boston AP Andrew Pyopolo 22 a Harvard defensive back who was revived from death by doctors after a Nov 16 stabbing did not regain consciousness and died at 4 12 am at Tufts New England Medical Center hospital officials said.
Mexico Bulldogs stun Marshall with a 66-42 varsity victory to reach the championship, while the Jayvees win to set up a rematch for the junior varsity title. Four Mexico players score in double figures led by Miller 17 and Sidney 16. Marshall’s Stephenson leads all scorers with 19 as Mexico's pressure defense seals the comeback. The pairings at 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Friday promise two final showdowns against Moberly.
Boston Bruins winger Terry OReilly broke a 20 game drought with two goals in a 5-2 win over the St Louis Blues. He credited trying different foods before games, helped by teammates Johnny Bucyk Gregg Shepherd and Rick Middleton. Bruins outshot Blues 40-24 to snap a three game skid while extending their Adams Division lead. Blues coach Emil Francis praised goalie Eddie Johnston for keeping the game closer.
Kansas City Kings snap a four game slide by defeating the New York Nets 100-90 at home. Tiny Archibald scores 20 in his return in a Nets uniform. Ron Boone leads KC with 29 points, while Brian Taylor is hospitalized after a first half injury in a rough contest. Four technical fouls spice the night as KC builds a late 13-4 run to seal the victory.
Bobby Smith came off the bench to hit eight straight shots, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 111-105 victory over the Indiana Pacers. Smith scored 17 as Cleveland built a lead and held on, with six players in double figures including Campy Russell, Jim Cleamons, and Austin Carr. Pacers’ Billy Knight led scoring with 30.
Mexico eighth graders toppled Moberly 42 37, building a 10 0 run and a 25 11 halftime lead. Matadors coach Barry Hacker praised team defense as standout, with David Schlager contributing seven points in his first A game start and Joe Monk adding nine. Next game set for Jan 10 at Hannibal.
In Chicago AP reports Unarles O Finley sues baseball commissioner Bowie Kuhn for 3.5 million dollars. The case centers on an attempt last June 16 to sell three Oakland A s stars to rival AL teams, a deal Kuhn voided as not in the sport s best interests.
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