Mexico Shares 1st Regional Seeding
Eight-area principals set seeds for the regional tourney with four teams in Hannibal and four in Jefferson City. Mexico and Moberly lead each division, with key pairings scheduled March 2 and semifinals on March 3. The Jefferson City final occurs March 5, leading to state semifinals in St. Louis.
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Kirksville
Jefferson City
Jays
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Fulton
Helias
Hickman
Battle Fulton
Gallatin Bounces West Greene 167 to 30 in rout
Albert Gallatin High School surged past West Greene 167 to 30 as Stan Boskovich scored 54 and Kenny Valencik 37. Thirteen Gallatin players hit the scoresheet, five in double figures, with a 75-17 halftime edge.
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Uniontown
Albert Gallatin High School
West Greene High School
Stan Boskovich
Kenny Valencik
Gallatin
Iowa State Fires Coach After 11 Seasons
Iowa State University dismissed Glen Anderson as head basketball coach effective at season end. Anderson, 41, posted a 142-157 record over 11 years, with the 1970-71 team suffering a 2-9 non-conference start and a 7-game skid, the Cyclones’ worst in 17 years. A three-member committee and Athletic Director Clay Stapleton will search for a successor, with a decision expected within four weeks. Early targets include Arnie Garde, Don Kelley, Buzz Levick, and Sam Miranda.
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Iowa
Iowa State University
Glen Anderson
Anderson
Iowa State
Colorado State
Anderson, Co
Clay Stapleton
Arnie Garde
Don Kelley
Wartburg
Lewis
Buzz) Levick
Ziegler Signs Intent Letter to Missouri
COLUMBIA Mo AP Bill Ziegler all state running back and captain of the St Louis University High football team signed a letter of intent to attend the University of Missouri The 66 foot 1 190 pounder scored three touchdowns to lead the Junior Bills to a 1970 Class 4A championship win over Kansas City Center Ziegler's brother Bob was a linebacker on the Tigers 1965 Sugar Bowl team.
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Ashe Denied Visa to Visit South Africa
American tennis star Arthur Ashe will not be granted a visa to visit South Africa, as reported by the government-supporting newspaper Zrapport. The decision blocks Ashe from traveling to the country amid apartheid-era policies and international scrutiny.
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South Africa
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Zrapport
Baseball Talks Tie Up Stars In Spring Signouts
Dave McNally and Cuellar head toward holdouts as Yastrzemski signs a three year deal possibly making him the AL's highest paid player at over 150 000 per year. McNally seeks about 100 000, Cuellar wants 60 000, while Oliva and Perry push for 100 000 and 90 000 respectively. Yankees ink Mel Stottlemyre for 75 000.
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Dick O'Connell
Red Sox
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Bob Gibson
McNally
Cleveland
Harry Dalton
Orioles
Cuellar
Dalton
Boog Powell
Frank Robinson
Minnesota
Paul Ratliff
George Mitterwald
Stan Williams
Tony Oliva
Jim Perry
Oliva
Perry
Cal Griffith
New York Yankees
Mel Stottlemyre
Pittsburgh
Luke Walker
Bob Robertson
Bank To Play Harlem Stars In Mexico High Gym
Commerce Bankers from Mexico High School faculty will meet the Harlem Stars in a comedy style basketball game at 8 p.m. next Tuesday in the MHS gymnasium. The match is sponsored by the Mexico Boosters Club and promises family friendly entertainment.
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Blues Trades Stir Fans As Berenson Waits For New Start
ST LOUIS AP For 30 years the Blues and fans shared a close bond until Red Berenson and Tim Ecclestone were traded to Detroit Red Wings. Fans reacted with anger and sorrow, sending letters to express their heartbreak and hope the club finds a new Stanley Cup path. Berenson expressed deep ties to St Louis, calling fans the best in the league and hoping new Blues players carry the spirit forward. He bid farewell, stating he and Ecclestone look to help Detroit rise while cherishing memories of St Louis.
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Markson Questions Ali s Shape Ahead of Fight
In Miami Beach Muhammad Ali faced scrutiny of his condition from Madison Square Garden Boxing president Harry Markson. Markson said Ali isn t as sharp as Frazier but time is short. Ali predicted a dramatic champ versus tramp clash and plans to reveal a secret written prediction the night of the bout. Garden publicity man John Condon will deliver it to New York.
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Harry Markson
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Bulldogs Slip in State Poll After Week Losses
The Mexico Bulldogs dropped one place in both the St. Louis Post Dispatch and Missouri sports polls, falling from fifth to sixth in the local poll, while Parkview climbed to replace them. Parkview beat Springfield Central 74 51 last week. Hermann sits at 23 1 and remains 14th. In state polls, Mexico moves from fourth to fifth in Class L and fifth to sixth overall, with Hermann holding second in Class M and Montgomery County rising to fifth.
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Jefferson City
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Pender Continues Winning At 33 In Track Comeback
Army Captain and West Point coach Pender, a 33 year old Olympic veteran from Atlanta, dominates indoor circuit with wins in Los Angeles and Louisville. He deflects chatter about age and gun starts, saying he focuses on a fast, legal start and never concedes to rivals.
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Pender
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del Meriwether
Bobsled Team Nears Record at Kennedy Memorial Games
An American four man bobsled team coached by Air Force Sgt. Jim Hickey from Keene Valley, New York, nearly broke the Mt. Van Hoevenberg course record with a 1 minute 4.99 second run. The existing mark of 1.04.62, set by Gian Franco Gaspari’s Italian sled in 1969, stands as the target. Six nations are entered for the weekend event.
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N.Y
Mt. van Hoevenberg
Air Force
Jim Hickey
Keene Valley
Gian-Franco Gaspari
Gaspari
San Diego Indoor Games Feature 1970 Olympic Gold Winners
Seven gold medalists from the 1970 Mexico City Olympics will compete Friday night at the fifth annual San Diego Indoor Games in the International Sports Arena.
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San Diego
Mexico City
International
ECAC allows freshmen in all College Division sports
The Eastern College Athletic Conference voted 91 to 40 to permit freshmen to compete in all College Division sports starting Aug. 1, easing costs for smaller schools. They rejected a plan to allow freshmen in varsity hockey, which could have saved money by cutting separate freshman teams. The move follows the NCAA trend granting freshmen eligibility for championship events while leaving conferences to set regular season rules.
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NEW York
Eastern College Athletic Conference
ECAC
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Mother's Letter Alleges Mexico Tournament Incident
A Centralia eighth grade team won the Eighth Grade division of the Mexico Junior High Tournament on February 11. After the game Mexico students attacked them with fists rocks and the boys needed ice packs. A Centralia mother criticizes sportsmanship and urges parental involvement while noting other misconduct at the concession stand. Officials say eight students were involved and barred from activities. authorities may prosecute.
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Mexico
Centralia
Centralia Middle
Dick Perkins
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