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Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1973

Page

4

Mexico Bulldogs Fall Short in Glendale Tourney Consolation

Mexico Bulldogs blew a chance at a win in the Glendale Holiday Tournament consolation game, dropping 55-52 to Springfield Kickapoo. Turnovers and missed chances doomed Mexico after a late rally led by Bob Cheatum and Dennis DeBondt, with Coach Bob Ligon noting sloppy offense and a 21st turnover.

Springfield Mexico Cheatum Kickapoo DeBondt Lee Horn Chiefs Bulldog Bob Ligon Eric Moore Bulldogs Bob Loyed Loyed Loved

Penguins benching plan backfires against Blues

Pittsburgh coach Ken Schinkel tried an away-from-home rest strategy for two home games but it failed as the Penguins lost 3-1 to St. Louis. Other NHL results included Minnesota 5 Vancouver 3 and New York Islanders 4 California 4. World Hockey Association notes featured Chicago 6 Quebec 4 and Jersey 5 Vancouver 3.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Penguins Ken Schinkel Schinkel Pittsburgh St. Louis Minnesota North Stars Vancouver New York Islanders California Scotty Bowman Montreal Pierre Plante North Stars Canucks Lou Nanne Minnesota Tony Featherstone Danny Grant Johhny Rodgers Jude Drouin Jocelyn Guevremont Bobby Schmautz Mike Lampman Islanders Golden Seals Billy Harris Harris Cougars Nordiques Francois Rochon Rosaire Paiment Knights Blazers Andre Lacroix Jersey Lacroix Gene Peacosh

Missouri Eyes Third Straight Big Eight Title in Kansas City

Missouri aims for a third consecutive Big Eight tournament title in Kansas City as they meet Iowa State in the final after both advanced in semifinal play. Cyclones upset Kansas State for the right to face the Tigers, while Oklahoma, Nebraska, Colorado, Kansas, and others settled for consolation games. Missouri stars Al Eberhard and Steve Dangos fueled the win, and coach Norm Stewart praised clutch free throw shooting as pivotal in sealing the victory.

Kansas City Missouri Tigers Iowa State Bengals Cyclones Colorado Kansas State Wildcats Buffs Ron Wrigley al Eberhard Gary Link Bill Flamank Steve Dangos Dave Logan Scott Wedman Wes Harris Harris Robert Wilson Erle Heft Wilson Lon Kruger K-State Gus Guydon Cyclone Maury John Jack Hartman Wildcat Tommy Smith Kansas Oklahoma Jerry Fort Nebraska Oklahoma State Southern California Rutgers Oral Roberts Houston Syracuse Miami Ohio Davidson Chicago-Loyola New Mexico Columbia Minnesota Bradley Nevada Las Vegas Northern Illinois Rip Iowa

Warriors Rally Past Arizona In Milwaukee Classic Semifinal

Marquette coach Al McGuire fired up his team at halftime and the sixth-ranked Warriors dominated Arizona in the second half to win 76-62. Marquette advances to a title game vs Wisconsin after a 9-0 start.

Howard Smith Associated Press Marquette al McGuire McGuire Arizona Warriors Wildcats Wisconsin Badgers Southern Methodist

Preparation Over For Mizzou Auburn In Sun Bowl

EL PASO Tex AP Atonement was the major incentive for the teams in today's Sun Bowl a showdown loaded with incentives and psychological wizardry.

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Bowling night chaos fuels Auburn Missouri bowl nerves

The game pitted Auburn and Missouri from powerful conferences amid season chaos. Missouri coach Al Onofrio and Auburn’s Shug Jordan discussed bowl distractions and prep limits. Jordan teased a surprise approach, while Onofrio noted holidays and exams tightened preparation.

al Onofrio Missouri Ralph ‘‘Shug” Jordan Auburn el Paso Juarez Mexico

Dolphins Aim to Pay Oakland Debt in Raider Clash

Miami aims to repay the Raiders for a 12-7 upset earlier this season as Mercury Morris, Larry Little and Manny Fernandez lead a Dolphins squad chasing a third straight trip to the Super Bowl and roughly $25,000 in playoff money.

MIAMI Mercury Morris Miami Dolphins Oakland Raiders Morris Dolphins Oakbearad

Fulton Hornets Cruise In Eureka Tournament Showdown

In Eureka Tournament play Fulton Hornets and Brentwood Eagles wore identical gold uniforms causing mishaps. A miscalled foul on Fulton’s Jerry Hall by Gilbert Berry sparked chaos before Brentwood switched to white. Fulton pulled away to win 72 to 51. Fulton then beat House Springs 72 to 64 in the semifinals for a ninth straight win.

Eureka Fulton Hornets Brentwood Eagles Hornets Eagles Fulton Jerry Hall Gilbert Berry Berry Brentwood Eagle House Springs

Basketball scores from a scattered 1920s league roundup

A garbled recap lists Chicago 16 and Detroit 192 with Capital 99 Los Angeles 119 and Phoenia 197. Beatie 119 Portigna 9. Saturday games include Cleveland at oy Lon Adpales at Golden stole. Other matchups show Atlanta New Omaha at Kansas City Detroit at Milwaukee Buffalo at Los Angeles Chicago at Portiana Golden State at Seattle.

NBA Chicago Detroit Capital Los Angeles Phoenia Beatie Portigna Aues Cleveland Lon Adpales Atlanta

Paterno Sees Happy Season With 11 0 Penn State

Penn State coach Joe Paterno emphasizes satisfaction with an 11 0 record and an Orange Bowl berth against LSU after Notre Dame and Alabama prepare for Sugar Bowl clashes. He notes the Heisman winner on his squad, John Cappelletti, while referencing the national championship picture. The weekend bowl slate features Georgia, Auburn, Tulane, Texas Tech, Tennessee, Texas, Nebraska, Ohio State, USC, and others culminating in the Orange Bowl.

Alex Sachare Associated Press Notre Dame Alabama Penn State Joe Paterno Paterno Nittany Lions Louisiana State John Cappelletti LSU Tulane Ara Parseghian Fighting Irish New Orleans Parseghian Texas Tech Tennessee Texas Nebraska Ohio State Southern California

Defenses May Not Dominate NFC Playoff Clash

Minnesota coach Bud Grant says defenses may not dominate the conference final with Dallas as Fran Tarkenton and Roger Staubach duel in the NFC title game. Dallas, favored despite Calvin Hill’s absence, relies on Drew Pearson and a wary Vikings defense led by a questionable Roy Winston after his back injury.

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