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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1974

Page

4

Mexico Bulldogs Rally Past Hellos Crusaders In Final Quarter

Mexico High School roared to a 71 56 victory over the Hellos Crusaders as the Bulldogs exploded for a decisive fourth quarter. Led by Dennis DeBondt with 24 points and Don Dempski's late spark, Mexico improved to 6 11 and eyed a rematch with Kirksville, hoping to avenge an earlier one point defeat.

Mexico High School Mexico Bulldogs Hellos Crusaders Bulldogs Mexico Bob Tigon Kirksville Ligon Tigers Dennis DeBondt Lewis Moore Don Dempski Ernie Moore DeBondt Randy Jones Andy Piper Tom Redel Tom Rose Tim Schleuter Schleuter Dempski Moore Hellas Craig Barnes Butch Shipley Barnes Bulldog Ledger Richard Vance

Panthers fall to Monroe City. title hopes fade

Centralia Panthers lose 66-53 at Monroe City dropping to 13-8 and out of the Clarence Cannon Conference race. Key moments include Greg Sewell fouling out late and 10 missed bonus free throws. Ed Thomas led Monroe City with 24 points while Centralia’s girls beat Monroe City 39-33 as Cheryl and Jeanne Burnett each had 11. Next for the Panthers is a Tuesday visit to Palmyra. girls head to Marceline regional next week.

Monroe City Centralia Panthers Panthers Clarence Cannon Panther Jim Enlow Centralia Louisiana Highland Greg Sewell Sewell Ed Thomas Cheryl Jeanne Burnett Donna Hagan Palmyra Marceline

Dogs Show No Love For Callao at Sturgeon

Sturgeon varsity thumped Callao 70-49 in the boys game and 47-24 in girls action. Chris Spence led the Bulldogs with 24 points, Jim Chism 18, Mel Harvey 16, while Callao’s Kent Isaacson had 26. Cheryl Darling led the Sturgeon girls with 16 as recursion 14-4 third-quarter run sealed the win. Sturgeon heads to Marceline regionals against Paris next.

Sturgeon Valentine Ornie Bulldogs Callao Chris Spenc Bulldogs Jim Chism Mel Harvey Kent Isaacson Bulldog Bulge Cheryl Darling Chris Huskey Teresa Robinson Miss Huskey Steve Dawson Paris Marceline Madison

NHL Schedule Briefs For Sunday Hockey Cards

Fragmented OCR notes list NHL games including Montreal Philadelphia Toronto Vancouver Buffalo Chicago Pittsburgh Los Angeles and California. Mentions Montreal at Detroit Toronto at Buffalo Rangers at New York and New York at California with scattered team names and locations.

Priday Montreal Jurdey Philadelphia Moston Toronto Rangers Minngsofa New York Jendaee Vancouver St Buffalo

Wellsville Tigers Rally for 74-60 Home Victory

Wellsville defeated Van-Far 74-60 in EMO Conference action as the Tigers used a strong first half and homecoming crowd energy. Steve Briscoe led with 21 points, Gerald Harrington added 18, and coach Richard Shaffer emphasized defense to sustain momentum after a string of tournament titles. The B-team also won 39-37, with Randy Harrington scoring 22 and Rod Van Buren 10.

Wellsville Wellsville Tigers Tigers Van-Far Indians Richard Shaffer Shaffer Montgomery County Van-Far North Callaway Darryl Kemp Ron Reagan Steve Briscoe Gerald Harrington Kevin Cockrell Briscoe Marilyn Houston Randy Harrington Rod van Buren Mark Sutton Russell

Eagles Stay On Top In Little Dixie Race

Ashland remained undefeated in the Little Dixie Conference with a 65-59 win at Harrisburg. The Eagles moved to 4-0 in league play as Randy Batye scored 22, Mert Vaughn 18, and Terry Wren 13. Harrisburg’s Ron Forbis led with 20. Ashland sits 12-7 overall amid a three-team race with Sturgeon and Community A- facing 2-1 marks.

Harrisburg Little Dixie Ashland Eagles Randy Batye Mert Vaughn Terry Wren Ron Forbis Sturgeon Community A

Smaller Falcons Edge T-Birds

Fayette Falcons overcome height disadvantage to beat North Callaway Thunderbirds 54 to 47. A full court press and fast breaks keyed Fayette’s win, snapping NorCal’s seven game streak and dropping their conference record. The Falcons, all under 6-1, used speed to offset size gap.

Fayette Fayette Falcons Falcons North Callaway Thunderbirds NorCal Lewis and Clark

Hot Shooting Cards Fly To Big Lead On Tigers

South Shelby shot well and built an 18 point lead, then held off Mark Twain as the Tigers faded. Mark Twain fell to 8-13 overall and 3-8 in the Clarence Cannon Conference, with Bruce Farmer and Craig King starring for the Tigers. Next, Monroe City visits Center.

Tigers South Shelby Mark Twain Tigers Tiger Joe Battles Mark Twain Cardinals Bruce Farmer Craig King King Clarence Cannon Macon Monroe City Center Tiger Girls Hannibal NorCal Free South Shelby Lowe Fe Barks Thrasher Fugate Farmer Ty Sandker King Baling Moore Fayette Frye Tereill Mark Twaitt Frevery Caldwell Dysart Cowden M. Jackson Deckard Stidham Meyer Jackson Parsons McMillan Rivlesel Tytaly Ew Vytals

Wildcats Extend Winning Streak At Troy 75-52

Montgomery County Wildcats overpower Troy 75-52 on the road to a sixth straight win. Four Wildcats hit double figures led by Brad Gregory with 21 points and Al Flyingcloud 17. Troy’s Cherry top-scored with 15 as Montgomery solidifies FM Conference title push. next host Elsberry then Troy Tournament play.

TROY Montgomery County Wildcats Wildcats Montgomery Brad Gregory al Flyingcloud Charlie Penn Donnie Bethel Cherry Reg Vered Elsberry Ted Dettenwanger Gentry

Kirksville Tigers Missed In Local Poll

The Kirksville Tigers, Mexico’s opponent at the MHS gym, were inadvertently omitted from Friday’s area basketball poll. The Tigers move to 15-7 and sit eleventh with 51 points.

Kirksville Tigers Mexico MHS Tigers

Prep Scoreboard From Keytesville and Nearby Tournaments

A dense scoreboard rundown lists numerous high school results from Keytesville and surrounding events. Scores feature Cairo, Salisbury, Northwest, Minden, St. Pauls, Carrolton, New Franklin, Marceline, Moberly, Chillicothe, Monroe City, Centralia, Sturgeon, Madison, Columbia Hickman, Han nibal, Rock Bridge, Drexel, Adrian, Smith-Cotton, Metz, Sheldon, Kirksville, Marshall, Highland, Palmyra, North Platte, Lathrop, Wheeling, Kearney, St. Johns, Grain Valley, Barstow, North Kansas City, Pembroke Day, Chrisman, Lee's Summit, Salem, St. Leo, Chaminade, Assumption, Christian Bros, Mercy, Jennings, Parkway North, Wellston, Maplewood, Beaumont, Sumner, Soldan, John Burroughs, Lutheran North, St. Dominic, St. Charles, McCluer.

Smith-Cotton Joseph Central Metz Sheldon Smithville DeKalb Kirksville Marshall Graymer Hardin Highland Palmyra North Platter Lathrop Wheeling Cainesville Kearney Mid-buchanan East Northeast KC Manual St. John's Grain Valley Barstow Eingeville Rockhurst Pembroke Country Day Chrisman North x City Lee's Summit Salem Cabaol South Tech St. John’s Assumption - Christian Bros Mercy Deandress Aston Jennings View Parkway North Parkway Central Wellston Maplewood Beaumont Sumner Soldan Cleveland John Burroughs Lutheran North St. Dominic Bera St. Charles McCluer Werth

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