Ezell Defends State Wrestling Title At Forest Park
Randy Ezell of Mexico C has repeated as state heavyweight champion at 63 287 pounds, pinning Haunce Hanson of St Louis Ritenour in the second period. Teammates Mike Miller placed sixth at 138 pounds after a 2-0 loss, and Russ Haerer finished eighth at 155. Ezell's victory capped a standout career and drew attention from Missouri and Oklahoma State.
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Bruins tumble as turnovers drive loss to Oregon and Oregon State
UCLA coach John Wooden says the 18-3 Bruins can still win the NCAA title if they play their game and cut turnovers though some players seek offensive changes. He blames poor judgment on turnovers, notes refinements paused by players, and expects tough Pac-8 race with Southern Cal.
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Lost Weekend for Colonels at MMA
Missouri Military Academy suffered two defeats over the weekend, losing to Westran Huntsville in Friday action and to Silex focusing on a 60-51 finish. Dan Lesinski led MMA with 22 points while Westran pulled away in the third quarter. The Colonels meet Louisiana at 5 30 p m today in the Class 2A regional at Centralia.
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Bankers Triumph Over Mid-State Oil In Mexico High Opener
Commerce Bankers defeated Mid-State Oil 147 to 124 at the Mexico High School gym. Mark Thoenen led with 38 points all on field goals after the second quarter, part of four players in double figures. Alan Van Wyngarden 27, Mert Bancroft 19, Dave Wilkinson 17, Al Alexander 32. Bankers host two March benefit games for the Optimist Club and Petpers der Went.
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Tiger sixth graders place third in Claude Brown tourney
The Tiger eighth grade team finished third by defeating Troy 41 to 33. Kevin Brown scored 15 points and David Pace added 13 as the Tigers closed the season with a 6-6 record.
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Hard Work Pays Off For Ezell State Champion Wrestler Ezell
Mexico wrestler Randy Ezell earns state titles in 1973 and 1974 while setting school records for wins pins and points. Career 86-11 includes 28-1 single season and 97 matches. Conference champion 1974 district 1972-73-74 regional titles 1973-74 and regional runner-up 1972. State champion 1973-74.
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Bulldogs Fall In Overtime At Rolla
Mexico College coach Bob Ligon labeled the 1973-74 season an interesting year after a 55-51 overtime defeat at Rolla. Dennis DeBondt led Mexico with 29 points as Rolla pulled away in the second half, while Mexico’s defense clamped down late to force OT before a final burst by Rolla. Next up, second seed Mexico meets Moberly at Highland High School in Ewing with a regional bid on the line.
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Regional Opens For Area Teams In Centralia 2A Regional
Five Ledgers area teams start play in the Class 2A regional at Centralia. Montgomery County tops the field with an 18-6 record, while Centralia is 15-10 and Van-Far 15-11. The winner advances toward a state tournament appearance in Hannibal next week.
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South Shelby Wins Missouri Girls Championship Title
South Shelby, 30-0, captured the Missouri girls high school basketball title by defeating Wheeling 42-40 on Nancy Rutter's late decisive basket. Dennis DeBondt led Mexico with 29 points and Hal Schmitt added 24 in Rolla's 55-51 overtime win.
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Irish Suffer Double Defeat
St. Brendan School of Mexico lost two basketball games Sunday at Hermann. In eighth grade, Hermann Club beat Irish 49 to 29 with Bruce Mueller scoring 13. Seventh grade also fell 34 to 25 amid turnovers. Mike Gonzalez led Irish with 11. Next, St. Brendan faces St. Peter's Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Jefferson City.
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Angotti Takes Blues Amid Pressing Playmakers
Lou Angotti, 36, named eighth Blues coach in seven years, debuting with a 4-2 loss to the Minnesota North Stars. He says players are pressing and the team must stop trying to do everything themselves as he reorganizes tactics learned under Billy Reay. Talbot resigns citing health issues. Blues slide to 18-12-6 and 4-16-? since, facing a road schedule after a four-game home stand.
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