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Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1977

Page

13

Woods Ad Libs At Jaycees Night In Missouri Talk

Missouri quarterback Pete Woods spoke at the Mexico Jaycees Bosses Night in Columbia. He fielded questions about the team season, locker rooms, and past games while teammate Tony Stepanovich teased the crowd and argued for improved facilities.

TIGER Missouri Pete Woods Russell Martin Ed Lang Mexico Empire Club Faurot Field Columbia University of Missouri Nebraska Biltz Jaycee Woods al Onofrio Tony Stepanovich Columbus Ohio Lincoln Neb Stepanovich Missour Ohio State Woody Hayes Tigers

Women Form Pro Basketball League in 12 Cities

New York AP report on Lois Geraci Ernat and the Women’s Basketball Association launching in October. Buyers reportedly found in New York Dallas Los Angeles Phoenix Des Moines Milwaukee Philadelphia Greensboro Jacksonville Indianapolis Salt Lake City Portland. WBA aims to attract a new fan base and provide well paid opportunities for women players despite skepticism about the venture.

NEW York Pete Rozélle Lois’ Geraci Ernat Women’s Basketball Association Dallas Los Angeles Phoenix Des Moines Iowa Milwaukee Philadelphia Greensboro N.C Jacksonville Fla Indianapolis Salt Lake City Portland Ore WBA Ernst

Thoenen brothers lead Commerce Bankers to big win

Dan Thoenen scored 34 and Mark Thoenen 26 as the Commerce Bankers rolled to a 143 to 94 victory over local rivals. Ron Kemp, Dave Wilkinson, and E G Raney contributed double digit totals, while Alvis Herd topped the losers with 21.

Thoenen Brothers Dan Mark Commerce Bankers Thoenen

MMA Matmen Suffer Loss to Hannibal Colonels

Hannibal Missouri based Hannibal Colonels defeated Hannibal Missouri Military Academy 40 to 21 on Tuesday night. MMA wrestlers won in heavier weights with Vince Lindwedel at 145 pounds earning a 2 1 decision while Augie Tetzlaff Doug Jones and Eric Carter registered first and second period pins at 155 167 and heavyweight respectively.

Hannibal Miscouri Military Academy Colonels Vince Lindwedel Augie Tetzlaff Doug Jones Eric Carter

South Callaway Blair Oaks Prep Basketball Action Tonight

Snow postponees left a heavy slate with South Callaway meeting Blair Oaks at 4 p.m. plus North Callaway versus Chamois at 9 20 p.m. in Fulton and other tournaments across Palmyra and EMO region. Mexico school sports proceed with varsity through ninth grade wrestling and a Viking Classic ninth grade girls game in Columbia while Moberly eighth grade wrestling is postponed.

Fulton Mso'va New Bloomfield South Callaway Blair Oaks North Callaway Chamois Mexico Bob Gooch Moberly Columbia

Media Stars To Play R-6 High School Basketball Game

SCOTT'S CORNER The Community R4 High School student council hosts a Friday 7 p.m. game in the high school gym against the Media Superstars a nonprofit group from Columbia. Admission 75 cents for adults in advance or 1 at the door. 50 cents for students in advance or 75 cents at the door. Tickets from council members listed.

SCOTT'S _CORNER Media Superstars Dan Roberts SCOUD Columbia Marcia Mitchell Mark Troesser Tom Becker Terri Duthbert Carol Fennewald Bob Becker Lorie Pursifall Terry Patton Steve Arens Gerry Albus Juanita Aulbur Greg Horstmeier Jeanie Spurlock Robyn Geiseker Greg Schafer

Prep Grid Star Rejects Illegal Recruiting

Billy Don Jackson, an 18 year old high school All American tackle from Sherman Texas, says he will not accept illegal recruiting offers or favors from any college. He has received over 1000 letters and is narrowing his list to SMU Oklahoma Nebraska Alabama Texas Tech and UCLA. He has visited SMU and Nebraska and will visit the others before the February 6 signing date while supporting his family with part time work. He notes recruiters sometimes imply car deals or tutoring to influence his choice but he refuses these offers. He emphasizes pride and hard work and has about 20 tackles per game.

Sherman Tex Billy Don Jackson Southern Methodist Oklahoma Nebraska Alabama Texas Tech UCLA SMU North Texas

Big 8 Visitors Prevail Including Tigers

Missouri, led by Clay Johnson with 39 points, beat Colorado on the road as Kansas State defeated Oklahoma State and Oklahoma edged Nebraska. Missouri, Kansas State and Kansas top the conference with 3–1 records. Future matchups include Oklahoma State at Iowa State and Missouri hosting Nebraska.

Tigers Kansas City Missouri Clay Johnson Colorado Boulder Kansas State Oklahoma State Stillwater Oklahoma Nebraska Lincoln Kansas Town State Lawrence Iowa State

Hanlin Reaches 200 Wins at Montrose High School

Gil Hanlin, Montrose High School coach, earned his 200th victory with a 91-61 win over Appleton City. The 34 year old coach marked the milestone with a plaque as his Montrose record stood at 200 wins against 27 losses over eight and a half seasons.

Montrose Gil Hanlin Tiny Montrose High School Appleton City Hanlin

Montrose honors coach with plaque after Friday win

The district honored Coach Hanlin with a plaque at the school on Monday after a Friday victory. Hanlin’s teams have won conference championships each season since he moved to Montrose but never reached the Class 1A state semifinals. Montrose owns a 14-2 record this season.

Plateau Hanlin Montrose

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