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Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1975

Page

9

Mexico Boxscores Detailed Varsity and Junior Varsity Scores

Boxscore style recap shows Mexico varsitys leading scorers Maupin Farrah and Moore with mixed field goals and free throws, Wayneville defense holdouts, plus junior varsity totals. Team lines include FG, FT, PF, and TP tallies for Mexico and Waynesville across multiple grade levels.

Mexico Varsity Maupin Farrah Moore Hoxworth Fennewald Easton Stubbiefield Peck Belcher Rankin Lankford Cockrell Smith Rentschler Waynesville Bourne Towshend Cohn Qudd McKinnon Varisty Young Efisen Long Snev Thoenen Rentschier Lanklord Turner Jones Williams Clark Dallas Weonesville

Mexico Sophomores Fall Short in Championship

In the nibal Sophomore Tournament final Clapton triumphed over top seed Mexico 59 to 38 as Mexico struggled with offense, scoring only two points in the second period. Pierk Brooks led Mexico with 16 points and nine rebounds while Frank Sidney added 15.

Hannibal Mexico Bulldogs Clapton Troy Highland Pittsfield Ill Bulldog E.G. Raney Pierk Brooks Frank Sidney Raney

Russell to join NBA Hall of Fame in first year ineligibility

Springfield Mass report notes Bill Russell was named to the NBA Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility but announced he would refuse induction for personal reasons. The piece quotes others linked to the news and mentions a separate upset involving Joseph Bren hats doaade stuns ed Maher.

Associated Press Springfield Mass Bill Russell National Basketball Association Hall of Fame Joseph Brenhats Doaade Ed Maher

Missouri Keeps Pace In Big 8

Kansas State star Chuckie Williams impressive with 32 points as the Wildcats win 87-74 at Oklahoma State to stay atop the Big 8. Rick Suttle and Roger Morningstar boost Kansas to 69-54 over Oklahoma. Nebraska’s Jerry Fort scores 28 in 75-62 over Iowa State, tying Kansas for second. Missouri routs Colorado 93-75 led by Willie Smith’s 27. Oklahoma State sits 3-4, Oklahoma and Iowa State at 2-5, Colorado 1-6. Schedule hints for midweek and weekendBig 8 action continues.

Kansas City Chuckie Williams Kansas State Wildcats Chuckie Oklahoma State K-State Rick Suttle Kansas Roger Morningstar Jayhawks Sooners Oklahoma Jerry Fort Nebraska Huskers Iowa State Missouri Alvan Adams

Bankers Split Basketball Doubleheader in Weekend Drive

Commerce Bankers opened with a 101-97 loss to Central Methodist College junior varsity at Fayette before returning home to crush Love St Christian 142-93. Mark Thoenen led with 36 points in the opener, then Thoenen 23 and Kemp 24 paced the rout as 11 players saw action. Jim Van Sehyndel scored 33 and Kibbick 43 for Love St in a stray line from the source.

Commerce Banker's Bankers Central Methodist College Fayette Eagles Central Methodist Mark Thoenen Terry Holcomb E.G. Raney Dave Wilkinson Jack Dennis Ron Kemp Love St. Christian Love St Kemp Thoenen Raney Wilkinson Holcomb Bob Ligon Mike Straube Orvie Nix Don Green Frank Greiner Jim van Sehyndel Kibbick Lave

Mexico Bulldogs seize MSC girls title in first season

The Mexico Bulldogs beat Waynesville 60-24 to finish 14-0 in regular MSC play and claim the conference crown. Coach Gerald McFarland praised fast-break pressure and hard work as seniors like Sharon Farrah and Dorothy Moore led a dominant opening on Saturday, with Salisbury looming in the Class 2A regional.

Mexico Bulldogs Waynesville Mexico Gerald McFarland Jerry West McFarland Bulldogs Salisbury The Tigers Fayette MSC Sharon Farrah Dorothy Moore Debbie Hoxworth Patty Fennewald Jene O'Connor Fennewald Connor Miss Hexworth Miss Moore Miss Fennewald Wayne Doerr Ellen Enslen Diane Young Rose Belcher Lori Thoenen

Louisville outhustled by Tulsa as Crum laments effort

Third-ranked Louisville suffers an 82-77 setback to Tulsa after being out hustled. Coach Denny Crum says top teams must play with fire and notes the Cardinals sit 7-2 in the MVC, barely ahead of New Mexico State. Junior Bridgeman tops Louisville with 32 points while Indiana UCLA and others in the top twenty post victories.

John Nelson Louisville Denny Crum Cardinals National Collegiate Athletic Association Tulsa New Mexico State Crum Bridgeman Indiana Iowa UCLA Oregon Maryland Duke Kentucky Georgia North Carolina State Furman Oregon State Southern Cal Marquette Cincinnati Xavier North Carolina Georgian Tech la Salle Temple Notre Dame South Carolina Penn Cornell Scott May Hoosiers Quinn Buckner Steve Green Dave Meyers

All-Rookie Front Line Lifts Spirits to 120-108 Win

George McGinnis led Indiana with 40 points as the Spirits of St. Louis beat the Pacers 120-108. Spirits rookie front line Marvin Barnes Maurice Jucas and Jus Gerard combined for 89 points and 61 rebounds, fueling the comeback after a 91-90 Pacers lead. Coach Bob MacKinnon praised the effort and noted a four game skid ending on Sunday. New York Nets edged Virginia Squires 117-90. Kentucky Colonels beat Utah Stars 112-95. San Antonio Spurs defeated San Diego Conquistadors 126-123.

Associated Press George McGinnis Spirits of St. Louis McGinnis Spirits Indiana Pacers Marvin Barnes Maurice Jucas Jus Gerard Bob MacKinnon American Basketball Association Barnes Met MacKinnon New York Nets Virginia Squires Kentucky Colonels Utah Stars San Antonio Spurs San Diego Conquistadors Pacers

Pollard and Terpstra Qualify for Regional Tourney

In Columbia Mexico Bulldog wrestlers Pollard Dennis and Terpstra Wayne advanced through the consolation bracket to reach the regional tournament in Rolla next weekend. Pollard finished fourth at 105 pounds and Terpstra took third at 155, with Pollard going 3-2 for the day and Terpstra 3-1 boosting season marks to 16-10-1 and 45 wins respectively. Competition was tight as top teams William Chrisman Waynesville Blue Springs and Columbia Hickman posted narrow margins in the district meet.

Columbia Mexico Rolla Dennis Pollard Wayne Terpstra Pollard Terpstra William Chrisman Waynesville Blue Springs Columbia Hickman Jefferson City Ft. Osaze Hannibal Truman Sedalia Eiven Seager Bob Gooch Chrisman Lindsay Ginn Motley Ft. Osage McCormack Hickman Martin Smith Weidmeyer Dragon Bradlow Charlie Barnett Rovers Chrismman Dayton Walker Kevin Shopher Jones Thate Morrison Tim Wyatt Davidson Miller Blue

Southwest Baptist narrowly beats Evangel in Springfield

Southwest Baptist, a District 16 NAIA power, edged Evangel 77 76 on two free throws by Danniel Harrell in the final 12 seconds. Evangel’s Jim McIntosh scored 43. Missouri Rolla moved into sole lead in the MIAA after a 74 55 upset of Northeast Missouri, while Lincoln and Northeast Missouri sit tied for second.

Associated Press Southwest Baptist Evangel Springfield The Baptists Danniel Harrell Jim McIntosh Northeast Missouri Missouri Rolla Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic Association Lincoln

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