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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1977

Page

7

Bucks fall to Hawks as Nelson clashes with officials

Milwaukee endured six technicals and a 109-93 defeat to Atlanta as coach Don Nelson and assistants complained about a zone defense. Other NBA games featured Pistons over Bulls 108-107 and Blazers 108-98 over the Lakers, with Nets edging Braves 103-102. Hockey saw Bruins dominate Flyers 6-1 amid Dupont’s facial injuries and a string of NHL results across Montreal, New York, Toronto, Washington, Atlanta, Minnesota, and Colorado.

NBA Associated Press National ‘Basketball Association Milwaukee Bucks Don Nelson John Killilea Dave Meyers Atlanta Hawks Nelson Earl Strom Mel Whitworth Hawks Detroit Pistons Chicago Bulls New Jersey Nets Buffalo Braves Portland Trail Blazers Los Angeles Lakers San Antonio Spurs Brown Bucks Atlanta John Drew Tony Robertson Milwaukee Robertson Tree Rollins Drew Meyers Los Angeles Adrian Dantley Bob Lanier Pistons Nets Braves Buffalo Billy Knight Howard Porter Boston Bruins Philadelphia Andre Moose” Dupont Bruins Stan Jonathan Dupont Boston John Wensink Wensink Minnesota North Stars Montreal New York Islanders New York Rangers Cleveland Toronto Pittsburgh Washington Detroit Colorado Minnesota Vancouver Flyers Fred Shero Bobby Schmautz Canadiens Islanders Pierre Larouche Guy Lafleur New York Maple Leafs Penguins Errol Thompson Capitals Red Wings Bob Sirois Flames Rockies John Gould Bill Clement Dave Hudson Denis Dupere Pat Kelly Rangers Barons Pat Hickey

Florida State routs Missouri in college basketball clash

Florida State senior Harry Davis had 20 points and 13 rebounds as FSU defeated Missouri 97-64. Five players scored in double figures including David Thompson and Mickey Dillard, while Eugene Harris and Dillard held Missouri's top scorer Larry Drew to two points.

Orlando Fla Harry Davis Florida State Missouri FSU David Thompson Mickey Dillard Murray Brown Eugene Harris Hank Mann Harris Columbia D.C Richard Glasper Florida Vermont Burlington Mike Gray Nevada-Reno Idaho State Reno Nev Nebraska Montana State Carl McPipe

Mr Inside Versus Outside In NFC Playoff Opener

Cowboys rookie Tony Dorsett faces Walter Payton of the Bears in the NFC first-round playoff opener in Dallas. Payton rushed for 1,852 yards with 16 touchdowns. Dorsett gained 1,007 yards. Dallas features Staubach, Avellini leads Bears passers despite 18 interceptions. Foreman and McCutcheon highlight the Rams and Vikings in Phase I and II.

Bruce Lowitt Tony Doresti Dallas Cowboys Walter Payton Chicago Bears Dallas Walter Cayton Tom Landry Payton Tony Minnesota Chuck Foreman Lawrence McCutcheon Rams Los Angeles Oakland Baltimore Pittsburgh Denver Dorsett Bears Chicago Bob Avellini Mike Phipps Doomsday Roger Staubach Foreman Vikings Bob Lee Fran Tarkenton McCutcheon Ram Pat Haden Joe Namath Staubach

Matador Matmen Open Season with Loss to Moberly

Mexico Junior High School wrestlers opened the season with a 53-35 loss to Moberly. The Matadors won seven matches, lost ten, and tied two, with wins by Lunceford Schlager Johnston Shaw Chaney ayes and Jank. Exhibition results showed Mexico defeating one, losing 17 and tying one. Next meet slated for Moberly.

Mexico Matadors Moberly David Lunceford Jeff Schlager Jeff Johnston Ricky Shaw Greg Chaney John Ayes Tim Jank Darren Basinger Mike Pasley Brian Craddock Danny Pehle Mike Westbay Kirk Ekern Danny Ball Scott Purcell Steve Castaneda Jorse

NFL Playoff First Round Matchups Listed

In the American Conference Oakland visits Baltimore while Pittsburgh heads to Denver on Saturday December 24. The National Conference features Chicago at Dallas and Minnesota at Los Angeles on Monday December 26.

Associated Press Oakland Baltimore Pittsburgh Denver Chicago Dallas Minnesota Los Angeles

Bowling league scores and high achievements listed

McGee's Packing, Jerichow Construction, Miller High Lite, Nordwald Drilling, and others posted team results with high game and series marks. Individual leaders include B Smith 227 and J Turner 640. Zee Way led pace for series with 2975 while Barbara Jerichow and Betty Vaniandinghang posted top single and series scores in separate matches.

McGee’s Packing Jerichow Construction Miller High Lite Nordwald Drilling Slerheimer Mfa Butter Ty & Appliance van Hooser Mr. D's Pizza B. Smith J. Turner McGee's Packing CRAZY Zea Way Prudential Han Mar Antiques Klines Mr. D’s Pizza Glen's Shell Angel Land Barbara Jerichow Betty Vaniandinghang Zee Way Jerichon Miller High Life Liemheimer McGee's

Arkansas Orange Bowl roster split fuels legal battle

Nine Arkansas players sit out the Orange Bowl as Lou Holtz bars three standouts including Ben Cowins Michael Forrest and Denny Bobo. Attorney John W. Walker says about 12 players will not play in Miami January 2 in the Oklahoma clash amid possible court action.

Associated Press Little Rock Ark Arkansas Lou Holtz John W. Walker Holtz Oklahoma Miami Ben Cowins Michael Forrest Denny Bobo Walker New Haven Conn University of Arkansas Walter Camp Lou Lewis

Cartwright Debut Falls Shocking Dons to Rhode Island

Bill Cartwright's UCSF debut yields 14 points as San Francisco loses 87-85 to unheralded Rhode Island. The Dons drop to five straight at home after a prior loss to California. James Hardy struggles while Rhode Island's Sylvester Williams clinches with a late steal.

Ken Rappoport Bill Cartwright University of San Fancisco Dons Rhode Island Bill San Francisco Bob Gaillard Califrnia Gaillard Cartwright James Hardy Kentucky Iowa North Carolina Tulane Notre Dame St. Joseph's Indiana UCLA New Mexico State Utah State Utah Sylvester Williams Rams Williams Winford Aleksinas al Wood Mike O'Karen

Florida State Ends Season With Tangerine Bowl Win

Florida State finishes the season after a 102 victory over Texas Tech in the Tangerine Bowl. Bowden sees potential top 10 ranking while acknowledging 1978 goals. QB Jimmy Jordan shines with 18 of 25 passes and a 37 yard score, while Wally Woodham adds two TDs and Larry Key powers the offense with a 93 yard kickoff return.

Orlando Fla Florida State Bobby Bowden Bowden Seminoles Texas Tech Miami San Diego State Jimmy Jordan Wally Woodham Jordan Woodham Larry Key

Harris on QBs Dallas

AP reports Clif Harris, Dallas Cowboys head of scouting, says there are two kinds of quarterbacks the smart ones and those who think they are smart.

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