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Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1971

Page

4

Vikings Rally Past Mexico In 65-54 Battle

Parkview Vikings defeated Mexico 65-54 as a strong second-half run eclipsed a 34-28 Mexico lead. Parkview's O’Leary and Timmons hit 20-point marks while Mexico’s Dennis White led with 26, and the Bulldogs suffered a season-long second-half swoon in this Friday game.

Vikings Mexico Mexico Bulldogs Bulldogs Springfield Parkview Vikings Marshall Owls Montgomery County St. Louis Cleveland Kirksville Symptons Swoon Lynn Cundiff Lang Panner Son Bostian Bement Dennis White Bob Bastian Parkview Dan O'Leary O'Leary John Fisher Fisher Wade Palmer Steve Timmons White Timmons Odin O’leary Palmer Joe Long Cundiff

Lakers Rout Warriors as Maravich Struggles with Wilt

The Los Angeles Lakers extended their NBA record streak to 23 wins with a 129 99 triumph over the Golden State Warriors. Wilt Chamberlain defended fiercely as Pistol Pete Maravich tried to score, but his layups were repeatedly thwarted by the seven footer.

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Wildcats outmuscle Bowling Green in 66 55 win

Montgomery City Wildcats overpower Bowling Green Bobcats 66 to 55 as fouls, rebounding and defense shape the game. Tony Marteen leads Montgomery with 25 points before fouling out. Leroy McPike held to 16 for Bowling Green as Green and Wehrman contribute 17 and 14 respectively. Wildcats hold 51 38 rebound edge and improve to lock in the late advantage.

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Sports on the Air Weekend Lineup Highlights Football and More

Saturday features the Sun Bowl in El Paso with Iowa State and LSU at noon, plus pro football from Dallas as the Cardinals visit the Cowboys at 3. Missouri plays California in basketball at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday. Sunday offers Eagles at Giants at noon followed by Lions vs 49ers, Bills vs Chiefs. Blues meet Blackhawks in Chicago at 7:30 p.m.

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Wellsville Tigers Hold On At Home In Quiet Win

Wellsville beat an opponent 60-49 as coach Barney Fisher urged focus on free throws. The Tigers sank timely fouls in the fourth quarter after making only two field goals, sealing the win through discipline at the line and late-game composure.

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North Callaway Nips Harrisburg in tight 48 44 finale

North Callaway trailed at halftime but rallied to beat Harrisburg 48 44 Friday. Alan Baumgartner led the T Birds with 23 points as North Callaway also won the B clash 67 42. Warrenton game notes: Briscoe led Warrenton with 22 points, Tim Briscoe 16, Tom Butler 12. Warrenton JV 56 32.

Kingdom City North Callaway Harrisburg Alan Baumgartner Callaway Warrenton Tigers Steve Briscoe Briscoe Tim Tom Butler Darryl Kemp Wellsville

Kentucky Trims Missouri in tense invitational win

Kentucky rallies from seven down to beat Missouri 83-79 in Lexington with Bob McCowan scoring 15 in the second half to fuel the comeback. Jim Andrews adds 18 as Missouri's John Brown tops with 34 points, while California defeats Princeton 59 to 45 in the other opener. Channel 8 will telecast the Missouri California consolation at 6:30.

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College Basketball Roundup Mixed Scores From Regional Arenas

A sprawling score log lists multiple college games across regions including Springfield Parkview, North Carlaway, Harrisburg, Wellsville, Montgomery County, Bowling Green, St. Clair, Jefferson City, Cuba, Paris, Centralia, Monroe City, Mark Twain, Van-Far, Boonville Tourney, Hickman, California, Fulton, New Hampshire, SP setm, Ulster CC, New York, Appalachia Jacksonville State, Westminster/West Virginian State, Maryland, Canisius, Kentucky, Missouri, Detroit, San Francisco, St. Joe, Marian, Stephen F. Austin, North Park Chicago, Santa Fe, Northern Arizona, Wyoming, Montana, Washington, Kansas State, Oregon, Long Beach State, Santa Clara, North Carolina, Wake Forest, NC State, Duke, St Johns NY, Rhode Island, Marshall, Mississippi State, Michigan State, Colorado State, Tennessee, Penn State, LaSalle, Baylor, Nebraska, Idaho.

Hermann St. Clair Hannibal Jefferson City Bargla Cuba Paris Centralia Monroe City Mark Twain Clapton Van-Far Boonville Tourney Hickman California Isiah Sedatia Boonville Fulton New Hampshire SP. Setm Ulster CC New Yark Stephen F. Austin North Park Chicago Santa Fe Arizona Texas New Mexico Wyoming Beaver Montana South Dakota Washington Kansas State Pacific Ore Los Angeles State Oregon State San Diego State Long Beach State Santa Clara North Carolina Wake Forest N.C. State Duke Marshall St John’s NY Rhode Island Wowi Marshall Mississippi St Michigan State Colorado State Tennessee Penn State LaSalle Baylor Nebraska Idaho

Paris Upsets Centralia Panthers 62-52 Basketball Result

Paris Coyotes defeated Centralia 62 to 52 to drop the Panthers from undefeated status. Doug DeLaney and Jeff Boyer led Paris with 15 points each, while Centralia's Bob Harvey poured in 24. Paris improved to 4-3. Centralia fell to 7-1. In the B game, Kirk Waisner scored 20 for Centralia in a 46-87 win.

Paris Centralia Panthers Centralia Paris Coyotes Coyotes Jack Albright Craig Hufty Panther Bob Harvey Steven Weischhaus Kirk Waisner Dale Dowell Albright Huffy Mitchell van Praag Boyer Atkins Bryson Burnett Harvey Smith Wieschhaus

Hawks rally past Van-Far 49 41 in low scoring clash

Van-Far drops to 0-8 as two starters were suspended and Dean Arnett injured in warmups. Gerald Taylor leads Clopton with key fourth quarter bursts while Eddie Wheeler adds support. Taylor and Gregory pace rebounding as both teams pull 26 boards.

Hawks Van-Far Saladin Clapton Indians Dean Arnett Arnett Clopton van Far Gerald Taylor Jerry Burbridge Walt Gregory Taylor Eddie Wheeler Rick Reading Bill Gaw Steve Sutton Gregory Surbridge Winnelty Srimshaw Ag Van-Far Sininer Alt Guinn Suton Arnett Rollo Gaw

No One Worries Like a Football Wife

Two veteran football wives share how they cope with constant injuries to husbands in pro football. Betty Manders and Trudy Philbin describe watching husbands endure surgeries, braces, and hospital stays while maintaining practical plans for life after football.

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Monroe City Panthers rout Mark Twain Tigers 77 39

The Monroe City Panthers used height to crush the Mark Twain Tigers 77 to 39. Rich Seward Mike Long and Buddy Williams formed a strong front wall for Monroe City accounting for 38 points. Williams led scoring with 17 points and Long added 14 while Mark Twain’s Mike Evans topped their side with 12 points.

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NBA Scores From Friday Night Results

Reported scores show Boston over Cleveland 115 to 109 and New York 145 to Buffalo 95. Other results include Milwaukee 120 over Seattle 113 and Phoenix 123 over Detroit 12 with Los Angeles 12 percent.

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