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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1973

Page

10

Fulton Pays Dearly for Lesson From Mexico Bulldogs

Mexico Bulldogs defeat Fulton Hornets 72-46 as coach Bob Ligon teaches a tough defensive lesson. Lewis Moore led scoring with 18 and Mexico built a 39-20 halftime lead, forcing turnovers and blocking shots. The win keeps Mexico at 9-4 and sets up a rematch with Hickman Kewpies in the Capital City Tournament.

Fulton Mexico Bulldogs Hornets Jim Stanley Mexico Bulldogs Bob Ligon Fulton Hornets Hickman Kewpies Columbia Ligon Bill Nixon Nixon Dennis DeBondt Bastian Lewis Moore Jim Recob Songa Childs Tim Hotep Craig Barnes Ernie Moore

N Z PGA Winner Nagle Edges Carter By One Stroke

Australian Kel Nagle fired a five under par final round 66 to finish 72 holes at 275 and narrowly defeat John Carter of New Zealand by one stroke in the New Zealand PGA Tour event. JoAnn Prentice won the Burdine's Invitational by a stroke with a final round 72. Shane Gould posted 59.8 in 100 meters to claim the South Wales freestyle title. Allie Clarke edged Don Johnson 203-201 to win the San Jose Open. Mal Anderson beat Ken Rosewall 6-3 6-4 6-4 for the men's singles crown. Margaret Court defeated Evonne Goolagong 4-6 6-3 10-8 in the women's final.

Associated Press Auckland New Zealand Kel Nagle John Carter Miami JoAnn Prentice Beth Stone Sydney Australia Shane Gould San Jose Calif Allie Clarke Akron Ohio Don Johnson Pro Bowlers’ Association Mal Anderson Ken Rosewall Margaret Court Evonne Goolagong

Supporting Golfer Wins First Stop at Los Angeles Open

Rod Funseth, long a supporting player to Palmer Nicklaus and Trevino, wins the Glen Campbell Los Angeles Open with a 69 final round, totaling 276 at Riviera. He finishes two strokes ahead of a four-way tie for second including Don Bies David Graham Dave Hill and Tom Weiskopf.

Los Angeles Rod Funseth Sandi Tye Funseth Don Bies David Graham Dave Hill Tom Weiskopf Graham Hill Weiskopf Bies

Bankers Grab League Lead After Forfeit Upset

Commerce Bank team moved to 3-0 by defeating the Gladiators 68 to 41 as E G Raney and Mert Bancroft led with 18 points each. Gladiators were paced by Paul Scobee with 14 and Charlie Fountain with eight. Stars and SW Bell forfeited due to short roster, both remaining at losses. Next week Gladiators meet SW Bell and Bankers play the Stars.

the Stars Southwest Bell Commerce Bank Gladiators E.G. Raney Mert Bancroft Bankers Paul Scobee Charlie Fountain SW Bell Stars

All-Star Games Conclude College Football Season

The nation’s top seniors closed the season with three postseason games. In Mobile Alabama the Senior Bowl saw the South win 33-30 and the Hula Bowl in Honolulu end 17-3 with the North besting the South. The American Bowl at Tampa Florida finished 10-6 for the North over the South. MVPs included Chuck Foreman of Miami of Florida in the Senior Bowl and Greg Pruitt of Oklahoma as Hula Bowl standout.

Associated Press Sun Mobile Ala Honolulu Tampa Fla Chuck Foreman Miami Florida Foreman Pete van Valkenburg Brigham Young Oklahoma Greg Pruitt Johnny Rodgers Nebraska Pruitt Southern Cal Sam Cunningham Stanford Jim Merlo Auburn Gardner Jett Louisville John Madeya Jerry List Ilinois Mike Wells John Matuszak

College Basketball Scores Across Midwest and Nation

Midwest results show Purdue routed Illinois BC 91 to 48 while Indiana crushed 7A. Wisconsin beat Dayton 98 to 77 with notable showings by Xavier and Toledo. Iowa State edged Wisconsin Oshkosh 47 to , and Memphis State and Bradley battled to a 74-74 tie. Other games featured Oral Roberts 103, Morehead State 120, North Carolina State 47, Virginia 41, and Navy 85 over Muhlenberg 57.

Midwest Purdue Llinois Michigan Ohio Forthastern Indiana Wisconsin Bo Dayton Xavier O. H. Toledo Gio UY Brake Cloud Iowa Wis Qshkosh Minnesota St. Louis Oklahoma Memphis Bradley SMU Oral Roberts Morehead Sautty Jacksonville N. Carolina St Virginia Navy Muhlenberg South Carolina Fairfield

Marteen's 37 Elevates Montgomery in Centralia Championship

In a Wildcats powered final, Marteen's 37 points lead Montgomery to a 67-58 win over Wellsville and Brunswick. Centralia's Gary Burnett paced Wellsville with 16 while Brad Gregory added 12 for Paris. Montgomery County's Dane Kendrick and Kirk Waisner contributed key scores as Centralia struggled to hold a late edge.

PARIS Gerry Marteen Marteen Wildcats Jackson Steve Briscoe Tromery County Wildcats Centralia Darryl Kemp Wellsville Centralia Panthers Brad Gregory Montgomery Danny Greenourth Brunswick Montgomery County Gary Burnett Kirk Waisner Greg Sewell Coyotes Salisbury Rick Clark Handy Meyer Mon- Lynn Jackson Brantgomery County Aslack Panthers Dane Kendrick Tigers Clark Vie PG Etna PR TA Renea Waserdou Vanes Herent Oye Oy Tartington Sinthas Ebury Bait

Brown Receives Ample Recognition as Pro Bowler MVP

Washington Redskins running back Larry Brown earns broad acclaim after four NFL seasons. He led the league with 1,216 rushing yards in 1972, became the third back to 4,000 yards in four years, and swept AP honors including Offensive Player of the Year and MVP. Brown notes renewed national recognition and a desire to be seen as a sustained great.

Washington Larry Brown Washington Redskins NFL Associated Press Brown Kansas State New York Jets George Allen

Ezell Shines For Bulldogs In Jefferson City Meet

Randy Ezell of Mexico wins division title after a long day at the Jefferson City Wrestling Tournament. Mexico Bulldog wrestlers finish seventh in an eight team field as Ezell earns 11 points and pins Dennis Case for the championship.

Ashland Mexico Bulldogs Benny Pettebaum Linn John Lansford Lehmann Linharddt Jefferson City Randy Ezell Ezell Marshall Wayneaville Helias Hickman Jeff City Fulton Rolla Missouri Dennis Case Waynesville Mark Crosby Hellas Wayne Kernsketter Dannes Pollard Mike Barnard Turhasa John Judy Hick Ich Covell Mike Tetley Jim Johnson Steve Cook Mike Balkin Ben Hyaymuicks Steve Mienmek Fol Greg Boyd Mike Vandergelde Dinnis Arde Mike Weagtan Wynne Cvinis Taepatra Chris Sorry Mike Miller Bill Seen Mae Ron Sneth Rob Keene Mary Russ Haerer Pat Bryan Dom Stantardt Ben Given Randy Davis Mich Richard Gann Wyn Tony Leismeyer Bill Wikerson Tim Kebvearte Roger Kinifaur Mebasi Mark Tapley Ulandy Ezell Mark

Blues Acquire Noris in Defenseman Swap

The St. Louis Blues obtained defenseman Joe Noris from the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday. To clear space, they sent defenseman Chuck Hamilton back to their Denver Spurs farm team, while the Spurs shipped left winger Jim Shires to Pittsburgh. Noris, 21, played 35 games for Pittsburgh last season and has appeared at San Diego this year with two goals and 13 assists in 24 games.

ST. Louis St. Louis Blues Joe Noris Pittsburgh Penguins Blues Chuck Hamilton Denver Spurs Spurs Jim Shires Pittsburgh Noris Penguins San Diego

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