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Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1971

Page

4

Boyer predicts Cardinals relief role for Lindsey

Boyer praised Frank Lindsey acquired from the Giants as a potential good relief pitcher. He recalled his best season in 1964 when the Cardinals won the pennant and he was NL MVP. About 65 fathers and sons attended the appearance, including Bob Hoffman of Montgomery City who arranged the event.

Frank Lindsey Giants Boyer Bob Hoffman Montgomery City Ledger Richard Vance

Wellsville Tigers Triumph In Homecoming Victory

Wellsville defeated Elsberry 60 to 49 as the Tigers shaded the Indians for a homecoming win. Leland Briscoe led with 23 points and 9 rebounds followed by Tim Briscoe 13 and Terry Harrington 14 while Doug Brown and Pat Fakes led Elsberry with 12 and 13 respectively.

Wellsville Wellsville Tigers Elsberry Indians Barney Fisher Indians Tigers Leland Briscoe Fisher Tim Briscoe Leland Terry Harrington Doug Brown Pat Fakes Bill Stoddard Robinson Elsberry Montgomery City Montgomery FIM PF TPL

Ryun to return to track at All American Games

San Francisco news conference features Jim Ryun announcing a comeback in the mile at the San Francisco Examiner All-American Games on January 22 at the Cow Palace. He emphasizes family as his priority and notes his 6 month old daughter Heather. Ryun, 23, holds world records in the mile 880 yards and 1500 meters.

San Francisco Jim Ryun Ryan Anne Cow Palace Ryun Heather University of Kansas Topeka Kan

Bulldogs Beat Sedalia 64-58 In Overtime Return

The Mexico Bulldogs edged Sedalia Smith-Cotton Tigers 64-58 in overtime, lifting Mexico to 2-0 in the Central Missouri Conference and likely sealing the title race. Key events included the ejection of Warren Williams after a second quarter altercation, substitutes step in, and Dennis White, Keith Campbell, and Larry Cooper contributing scoring in a tight finish.

Sedalia Mexico Bulldogs Sedalia Smith-Cotton Tigers Central Missouri Mexico Lynn Cundiff Bulldogs Cundiff Cardiff Warren Williams Williams Gary Smallwood Larry Cooper Smith-Cotton Cooper Tigers Mark Thoenen Keith Campbell Dennis’ White Steve Gerbecz Steve Herzberg

Mexico Bulldogs overpower Fulton 37 to 10 in wrestling clash

Mexico defeated Fulton 37 10 as the Bulldogs improve to 6 2. The junior varsity won 37 13 to move to 7 1. Coach Gooch cited 9 wins, 2 losses and 1 tie for the varsity, with four pins. Three Mexico wrestlers sit at 11 0: Worstell 167 Dunham unlimited Rogers 126. JV standout Larry Worstell remains undefeated at 11 0. Drew Diederich 145 is 8 0 1. The team heads to Jefferson City Tournament starting at 9 a.m.

Sedalia Mexico Maple Bob Bastian Thompson Bulldogs Gerbcz Joe Long R.holmes Balmer Anderson Tigers K. Crowder Riley Oo Herzberg Bruce Moore Campbell Joe Ezell White Sander Belcher Tasman Thoenen Williams Smallwood Cooper Jefferson City Fulton Bob Gooch Chuck Worstell Robert Dunham Mark Rogers Gooch Larry Worstell Drew Diederich J. W Reggie Buresh Page Pat Sewell Bitterbush Dennis Ardell Albert Ed Boyd Ferrengia Fishback Rod Buresh Randy Smith Hampton Eric Miller Davis James O’blennis Millard Carter Bruce Hodges Logan Robert Denham Miller Greg Boyd Neal Brad Smallwood Kelly Steve Frey Frasher Greg Barbour Cane Ken Bailey Herring Dennis Terpstra Love Morgan Baysinger Kevin Laws Brady Ben Given McDaniels Steve Creed Remley Randy Ezeil Nicholson

Salisbury Faces Wildcats in Paris Invitational Final

Salisbury and Montgomery Wildcats clash for the tourney title at Paris with Salisbury seeking a title bid after beating Westran 65-46. Madison defeats Keytesville 66-64 in overtime to reach consolation. Paris hosts Westran for third place.

Paris Montgomery Wildcats Salisbury Madison Harrisburg Westran Keytesville

Pro Hockey Friday to Sunday Schedule and Results

The Associated Press lists Friday results with no games, a Saturday slate featuring Los Angeles vs Montreal Pittsburgh vs Toronto New York vs Minnesota Boston vs Chicago Buffalo vs Detroit Vancouver vs St. Louis California vs Philadelphia, and a Sunday lineup Philadelphia vs Montreal Toronto vs Detroit New York vs St. Louis California vs Boston Los Angeles vs Buffalo Minnesota vs Chicago.

Associated Press Los Angeles Montreal Pittsburgh Toronto New York Minnesota Boston Chicago Buffalo Detroit Vancouver St. Louis California Philadelphia

Tigers Fall to Centralia in 57 51 Road Loss

Centralia Panthers edged Mark Twain 57 51 as Tigers played without top scorer Bill Lankford who is sidelined with a fractured foot. Gary Burnett led Centralia with 16 points while Mark Twain’s Kent Evans had 16 and Larry Hawkins 12.

Mark Twain Tigers Centralia Panthers Centralia Jim Enlow Panthers Mark Twain Joe Pettit Tiger Bill Lankford Lankford Hs Enlow Lankford Kent Evans Tigers Larry Hawkins Gary Burnett Jim Smith Steve Wieschhaus Donnie Tallman Gerlad Grove Van-Far Hawkins Allison Selleck Deckerd Leake Taliman Bryson Burnett Doty Harvey Remley Smith Wieschhaus M. ‘Twain

Colonels Rally To 58-46 Victory At MMA Gym

The Missouri Military Academy Colonels earned their second win of the season in a 58-46 home victory over the Eagles. Captain Steinmetz reported a strong team effort and a hustle driven performance that steadied MMA’s record. Next game is Tuesday against Sturgeon High at 6:30 p.m.

Missouri Military Academy David Missouri Steinmetz School For the Deaf Sturgeon High Colonels Pameda

Trojans Score First Victory Over Higbee 75-34

SCOTTS CORNER Eastern Michigan University notes follow about Eugene Thomas setting a world record time in the 300 meter dash. The Community R-6 Trojans opened their season with a 75 to 34 win over Higbee, aided by their height and strong effort on rebounds. Top scorers included Greg Cox, Kyle Pound, Brent Pasley, and Kevin Wenzel.

Higbee Mindlin Trojans Kevin Wenzel John Fennewald Bill Lower Lower Greg Cox Kyle Pound Brent Pasley Wenzel Dick Holtzclaw Forrest Wright Ypsilanti, Mich Eastern Michigan University Eugene Thomas

Indians Rally Past Warrenton In 59 52 Victory

Van-Far Indians clinch a 59 52 win over Warrenton Warriors to improve to 8 6 on the season and -3 in conference play. Bobby Gaw led Van-Far with 22 points while Brian Trower matched him with 22 for Warrenton. In the J.V. tilt Van-Far prevailed 27 22 as Fony Fuller scored 17.

Vandalia Van-Far Warrenton Warriors Indians Louisiana Mark Twain Tigers Warriors Brian Trower Warrenton Trower Gary Butcher Steve Rhoades Bobby Gaw Fred Holman Gaw Randy Saladin Indian Express Dean Arnett Monte Clithero Arnett Holman Saladin Steve Sutton Bobby ‘Gaw Little Fony Fuller Ed Knittell Warton Turner Twiehaus Schwerdt Butcher Rhoades Todd Butler Oo Clithero Sutton Bob Reading Snowden Ooo

Hula Bowl May Hold High Score

In Honolulu the 25th Hula Bowl fair weather or rain may affect the field at Honolulu Stadium as the North South college all stars meet at 4 45 p m Eastern. Notable players include John Brockington Mike Adamle Joe Orduna and Stan Brown.

Honolulu Honolulu Stadium John Brockington Ohio State Northwestern Mike Adamle Nebraska Joe Orduna Purdue Stan Brown

Lombardi Award To Lineman Nominees Named by AP

Houston AP reports the Vince Lombardi Award will honor a lineman from the AP All American team among four finalists. The announcement came Friday as part of AP’s selections for the season.

Lombardi Houston, Tex Vince Lombardi Associated Press

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