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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1977

Page

11

Friars Must Make Better Use of Time in Loss to Louisville

Providence Friars fell 68 44 at Louisville as Darrell Griffith sealed the win with two free throws then a buzzer slam. Coach Dave Gavitt cited a strong Louisville team and fatigue after a late surge, while Cincinnati, San Francisco, UCLA, Kentucky, and others posted notable performances across the day.

Ken Rappaport Providence Friars Eeda Campbell Bob Misevicius Providence Louisville Dave Gavitt Friars Cardinals Denny Crim Cincinnati Marquette San Francisco Nevada Bend UCLA Washington State Kentucky Vanderbilt Nevada Las Vegas Rutgers Wake Forest Virginia Michigan Ohio State Alabama LSU Memphis ‘State Minnesota Northwestern Tennessee Auburn North Caes Furman Arkansas Houston Syracuse Northeastern Ilinois Parque Ris Arizona Arizona State Darrell Griffith Griffith Miké Jones Gale Catlett Bearcats Butch Lee Marlon Redmond Winford Baynes Nevada-Reno Dons David Greenwood Ron Hamilton Robert Smith Nevada-Las Vegas Rod Griffin Teac Wake Forest John Robinson Rickey Green Ohio T.R. Dunn Memphis State Rick Wilson Michael Thompson Bernard King Reggie Johnson Walter Davis North Carolina Marvin Delph Jimmy Williams Lewis Orr Audie Matthews Illinois Purdue Bob Elliott

Daytona Winners Enjoy Inside Joke

At Daytona International Speedway the Ecurie Escargot Porsche team won the 24 Hours with 2,615 miles at 108 mph average. Their motto I may be slow but I’m ahead of you sparked jokes as rivals faced costly repairs and midrace challenges from Joest Wollek, Mass Tekx, and other contenders.

Daytona Beach Frs Dave Helmick Eodrivers Miami Helmick Hurley, Haywood John Graves Reinhold Joest Germany Frechman Bob Wollek Martino Finotto Carlo Facetti Peter Gregg Jim Busby Joest-Wollek Jacky Tekx Belgium Jochen Mass Mass

Neff Wins $14,000 Open Bowling Title in St. Louis

Steve Neff of Sarasota Florida captured the $14,000 first prize in the $100,000 PBA open tournament in St. Louis by defeating Tommy Hudson 215 to 198. Neff later admitted a lapse in concentration near the end but earned the title with five straight strikes in the middle of the championship game.

ST. Louis Steve Neff Neff Tommy Hudson Sarasota Fla Hudson Nefl

Auxvasse Wins In Own Junior Tournament

Auxvasse-Auxvanse defeated Hatton-McCredie 38 to 33 to claim first place in its junior basketball tournament. Leopold led with 17 points, Brown added 12, Galbreath nine. Erickson 13 and Crawford 42 tallies for the losers. Missouri School for the Deaf beat St Brendan 38-24 for third. Hines 14 for the winners Fuemmeler 13 and Mudg seven in the other game.

Auxvasse Auxvanse Hatton-McCredie Ary Leopold Bob Brown Lavoris Galbreath Tim Erickson Gary Crawford Missouri School For the Deaf of Fulton St. Brendan of Mexico James Hines Chris Fuemmeler Mudg Iginsburg South Callaway Curtis Ray Rapps Wes Zery Everett Loucks

NorStars post rare win in Chicago with ex Hawk

The Minnesota North Stars defeated the Chicago Black Hawks 3 0 at Chicago Stadium for their first win there since 1972. Gary Smith earned the shutout with 38 saves while ex Hawk Bill White coached Chicago. Smith credited his teammates for support as Minnesota built goals by Palffbaltrin, Jensen, and O'Brien. Other games around the league featured Soetaert’s first career shutout for the Rangers, a 5 2 win over the Islanders, and Colorado’s 5 2 comeback over Pittsburgh with Paiement scoring three times.

Associated Press Minnesota North Stars Chicago Gary Smith Bill White Hawks Smith White Black Hawks North Stars Chicago Stadium North Stara Ted Ware Pla Hag Super le “Gyper Bill ’Palrbaltn Minnesota Steve Jensen Dennis O'Brien Tookle Pong Soetaert New York Rangers New York Islanders Boston Bruins Washington Capitals Colorado Rockies Pittsburgh Penguins Detroit Red Wings Vancouver Canucks Rangers Phil Esposito Lester Patrick Rockies Penguins Wilf Paiement Colorado Pittsburgh Denis Herron Red Wings Canucks Jim Nahrgang Detroit

MMA's Carter Shines in Kirksville Regional Meet

Heavyweight Eric Carter led Missouri Military in the unlimited division at the Kirksville district meet over the weekend. Team scores showed Jefferson City Hellos 118, Fulton 124, Kirksville 123, Marceline 122, Brookfield 116, Moberly 13, Chillicothe 13, MMA 12, Centralia 12, Montgomery Co. R-2 two.

Carter Kkirksville Eric Carter Missouri Military ‘Unlimited Kirksville Jefferson City

Area college scoreboard highlights mixed results

Central Methodist 90 Park 75 Culver-Stockton 79 Harris Teachers 3 die Drury 4 Emporia State 47 Pittsburg 18 grading mixed outcomes across Big Eight and Missouri conferences. NE Missouri 98 NW Missouri 60 Kansas State 63 SW Missouri 55.

The Associated Press Central Methodist Park Culver-Stockton Harris Drury Emporia St Pittsburg Kans Wesleyan McPherson Lincoln Missouri Rolla Marymount Evangel Western Ft. Hays Southern Washburn Oklahome Nebraska Oklahoma St Heart of America eBid Otiewa Graceland Methodist Mintourt Valiey al William Jewell Rolle Wayne Kearney Ted Pittsburg Fort Hays Sd Washburn

NHL Standings and Results Highlights from the Week

The Campbell and Smythe divisions show teams like Chicago Montreal and Minnesota in pursuit of points with goals for and against tallies. Recent results include Washington over New York Islanders 3 0 and Detroit edging Philadelphia in a tight schedule, plus Sunday scores such as Pittsburgh 4 Detroit 1 and Boston over Washington 0.

NBA Atlante Philptie Soston von Bat NY Kooks Buflalo Wlt NY Nets Washton WD Bir Clave Houston Noriis Pee Pee Peer Atlanta Denver Campbell Patrick WLT Atlanty. TA TYE Wee Ee Smythe Low Colocoy Maneve WALES Sassere Norris Mont Pittsche Tate Cleves TSS Washington Islanders Pittsburgh Sspeladelphia Toronto Cleveland Chicago Vancouver Minnesota St. Louis Buffalo Montreal Los Angeles Detroit Sy. Nayhauver Boston New York’ Rangers New York Islanders Colorado Sie Gee Philadelphia

Bulldogs Calendar Announces Regional, State Tournament Dates

Local schedule lists basketball and wrestling events for Moberly area schools. Key items include boys varsity and junior varsity games, ninth grade matches, and girls regional tournaments. State wrestling tourney set for Columbia with multiple days listed, plus junior high and high school matchups across February.

Moberly TBA FEAB Columbia Rolla

50 Goal Mark Set By Hedberg For Jets In 49th Game

Anders Hedberg of the Winnipeg Jets became the first professional hockey player to score 50 goals in fewer than 50 games. The Swedish winger scored three goals in Winnipeg's 6-4 win after recovering from a knee injury and rib fracture. The record sparked comparisons to Rocket Richard and Bobby Hull as Hedberg looked ahead to Quebec City with the Jets in the WHA race.

Bob Greene Te Os AP Anders Bpivers Hedberg Winnipeg Jets World Hockey Association Maurice Rocket Richard Bobby Hull Anders Hedberg Sweden Winnipeg Quebec City Edmonton San Diego Quebec Cincinnati Indianapolis New England Richard Montreal Canadiens Hull Jets

Robertson Still Paces Lincoln in 83 49 Win Over Southwest Missouri

Lincoln guard Robert Robertson poured in 34 points as the Lincoln team routed Southwest Missouri 83 49. Theo Barnes and John Harper added 14 apiece, boosting Lincoln’s momentum in the MIAA standings while Central Missouri crushed Northeast Missouri 80 75. Missouri-Kansas City topped Nebraska Omaha 102 06, Skip Bryant leading with 28 for the Kangaroos as several Missouri colleges posted wins across the circuit.

Robertson Lincoln Associated Press Ol Man River Harold Robertson Southwest Missouri Tigers Central Missouri Northeast Missouri Park Drury Avila Avalanche Graceland William Jewell Missouri Holla Southeast Missouri Missouri Western Fort Hays Missouri Southern Washburn Northwest Missouri Ottawa Missouri Valley Tarkio Baker

Nine Bulldog Matmen Qualify For Regional

Mexico Bulldogs finish second in the district wrestling tournament and place nine of 12 entries into the regional at Parkview High School, Springfield. Paul Janke earned the lone individual title, with Regan Fuhrer second and several others placing high as Mexico advances a strong roster toward the state finals.

Columbia Mexico Bulldogs Parkview High School Springfield Bob Gooch William Chrisman Blue Springs Gooch Paul Janke Regan Fuhrer Bill Rankin Barry Nordwald Jeff Hotop Scott Irvin Charlie Barnett Steve Westbay Brian Snell Ft. Osage Jefferson City Chrisman Truman Hickman Rocky Bridge Walton Sedalia Rolladi Janke Danny Bromley Monte Adams Rolla Steve Litchfield Fuhrer Jank Nixdorf Kevin Holliday Dave Cassell

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