Mexico Bulldogs Aim For MSC Title Run After Strong Conference Start
The Mexico Bulldogs, 9-8 overall, aim to capitalize on four MSC wins as they visit Jefferson City Hellas for tonight’s game with a five-game league stretch ahead. Collected wins over most MSC foes, they seek a first place finish in their second MSC season amid competition from Waynesville and high-rated Clary 3A teams. Helias, led by 6-5 center Tom Redel and 6-2 forward John Schwartz, has won five straight and sits in strong form ahead of regional play.
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Rolla
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Baltimore Group Comes To Aid Orioles Urgency Grows
The Baltimore Committee to Save the Orioles chairman said efforts to keep the team may be too late as no local group is pursuing private money to buy the club from Jerold Hoffberger. He warned a separate city may bid $14 million for the Orioles.
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First Erving Then Kenon Keep Spirits On Skids
St Louis Spirits fall to New York Nets 113-92 as Julius Erving and Larry Kenon pace the visitors. Lucas and Lewis lead St Louis with 18 points each, while Kenon adds 18 of 24 in the final period after Erving’s 18 of 22. Spirits suffer fifth straight defeat.
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Brian Taylor
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Brian
Gus Gerard
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NFL Drug Charges Called Unfounded
A federal investigation found that drug charges leveled by a 19 year old woman against several NFL players are unfounded. The case stemmed from accusations in St. Louis and involved a federal drug task force investigation. No players were charged as a result.
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Maryland Rolls Past Fordham At Madison Square Garden
Maryland, ranked fourth, defeated Fordham 69-5 in a blowout at Madison Square Garden. Maryland used a swift three guard attack led by John Lucas with 16 points while Moe Howard contributed on the break. Fordham trailed most of the game and could not match the Terrapins’ pace or scoring bursts.
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Bulldogs split JV freshmen mat women regional next
Hannibal-Mexico JV and freshman teams closed their season while the varsity heads to the district meet at Columbia Hickman. The Jayvees fell 36-27 to Hannibal. Mexico freshman finished 5-1-1 with a 25-18 win over Hannibal and other close bouts. Ten teams, including Hickman and Rolla, will compete for regional spots in Rolla next weekend.
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Mexico Eighth Graders Dominate Moberly In A Game
Mexico's top eighth grade team overwhelmed Moberly 66 to 42 in the A game, surging on a half court press and fast offense. Richard Sidney led with 33 points on 16 of 20 shooting, as Mexico controlled play and earned momentum despite a 4th seed in next week's junior high tournament.
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Moberly
Barry Hacker
Richard Sidney
Bill Fountain
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James Barnes
R-6 Teams End With Wins
R-6 Community junior high basketball teams closed the season with wins over Wellsville. The eighth grade won 38-35 after a second half rally to finish 6-5, while the seventh grade prevailed 31-9 to end 4-2. Tom Houston fueled Wellsville with 14 second-half points, and Community clung to a late lead.
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Top Seed Moberly Leads North Callaway Classic Field
Moberly Spartans enter the North Callaway Classic as the top seed at 17-1, with NorCal Thunderbirds ranked second in Class 2A and riding a 16-game win streak. Slater and MMA of Mexico follow, while NorCal and MMA face Thursday night openers. the T-Birds feature Mike Love and Duncan Barks, and Jim Remple leads Moberly with 29 ppg.
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Morgan State Ends Boycott and Reinstates Coach
Morgan State players return to duty after a week long boycott in support of Nat Frazier who is reinstated as head coach pending review. Aaron Johnson will lead the team for the North Carolina Central game in Durham while Frazier's status is resolved.
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Brockport State
Khoury League Baseball Plans Announced in Mexico
Plans for another Khoury League season in Mexico are underway with registration for boys and girls on three Saturdays in March plus an added date to ensure on time sign ups. Sessions run 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the courthouse community room. Fees are 5 dollars for one child 8 dollars for two and 10 dollars for three or more. Players must be seven before January 1.
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