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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1972

Page

9

Mexico Falls 67-66 to Jeff City in CEMO showdown

In a tense CEMO conference thriller, Jefferson City edged Mexico 67-66 as Myrick Hopkins produced a 29 point night and late free throws. Mexico, led by Hopkins, faced a sobering locker room after the loss ahead of a 8 p.m. clash with Kirksville Tigers, while Jeff City celebrated a hard earned victory.

Mexico Jefferson City Jays Bulldogs Myrick Hopkins Kirksville Tigers Mexico High CEMO Tay Rich Maloney Jeff City Maloney

Disappointing Ending as Mexico Falls 67 66 at Jeff City

Mexico's 5 12 season slipped to 0 3 in CEMO after a 67 66 loss to Jefferson City. Bastian scored 24 and White 20 as Cundiff praised both, noting tight Jeff City defense on Bastian and White in the final seconds. Mexico's rebound, press, and late outside shooting highlighted a banner effort despite the defeat.

Lynn Cundiff Cundiff Joe Long Hopkins Lewis Moore Moore Jay Rick Elliott Jays Humphrey Mexico Bruce Moore Maloney Jeff City Bruce Defi City FGFTM ATP Humphray Moore B Newman White Rush Dennis Typ Elliott Yo. Moore Stubblefield Williams Oo Wallace Jett City Mexico FC Bastian Jen City Bob Bastian Jefferson City Dennis White Bulldogs Cemo Kirksville Jack Dennis Mike Stubblefield Lewis Bulldog Tigers Chillicothe Hannibal Quincy Robert Cheatum

Varsity Scores From Local High School Basketball Night

Local scoreboard reports show Kirkwood over Ladue 64 to 8, St John’s 71 over Silex 65, Sturgeon 81 Cairo 79, and other results across Missouri teams including Paris, Macon, Louisiana, Green City, New Cambria, Moberly, Marshall, Boonville, Odessa, Glasgow, Montgomery County, Salisbury, Milan, Mexico, Fulton, St Joseph, Bevier, Palmyra, Centralia, Kirksville, Chillicothe, New Bloomfield, Brunswick, Knox County, Mark Twain, Hancock, CBC, Chaminade, Vashon, Roosevelt, Central, Warrensburg, Lamar, Nevada, Seneca, East Newton, Carthage, Webb City, Ozark Eight, Joplin McAuley, Albion, Monmouth, Western, Ottawa, Sterling, Tarkio, Central Methodist, Missouri Valley, UCLA, Hawaii, Kentucky, Dallas, Golden State, New York, Los Angeles, and more noted in Friday night updates.

Baske Hall Kirkwood Ladue St. John’s Silex Sturgeon Cairo Macon Paris Louisiana South Shelby Green City New Cambria New Bloomfield Brunswick Northwestern Hancock Berkeley CBC Chaminade Beaumont Soldan Vashon Sumner Roosevelt Central Harrisonville Warrensburg Warrensburg College High Sante Fe Lamar Nevada Seneca East Newton Carthage Webb City

Eastman Cubs Disturb Normal in Narrow Victory

North Callaway's Roger Eastman keyed a 52-49 win over NorCal as he shadowed Alan Baumgartner in the second half and nailed two late free throws. Tres Mitchell scored 23 for the Cubs, Bernie Grice added 15 before fouling out, Baumgartner had 13 in a tight contest.

Kingdom City Roger Eastman North Callaway U-High Cub T-Bird Alan Baumgartner Eastman Cooly Cubs U-High Tres Mitchell Bernie Grice Grice T-Birds Eastman Baumgartner NorCal Mitchell Weston Dwyer Graham N. Callaway

Joyce Stands In Tigers Way In Knox County Upset

Center Knox County star Terry Joyce, 6-6, blocked the Mark Twain Tigers as Knox upended them 68-48. The game tied 33-33 entering the third quarter before Joyce took control, forcing turnovers and stifling inside plays for Donnie Tallman and the Tigers.

Knox County Terry Joyce Joyce Mark Twain Tigers Knox Tigers Mark Twain Donnie Tallman Randy Kurz Tiger Kurz Gary Miller Knox Co FOMA Aes Rtp McGrothlin Bayles McKay Hagerla Harrison Perry Young Korte Johns FIMA RTP Miller S Mundell Tallman M. Deckerd Cowden Evans Epperson H. Deckerd Adarh Twain

Musial to join Cardinals caravan stops in Montgomery City and Mexico

Stan Musial will join the St. Louis Cardinals caravan as it visits Montgomery City and Mexico on Friday. Replacing Steve Carlton and Lou Brock, Red Schoendienst Dal Maxvill Joe Hague Mike Shannon and Joe Cunningham will accompany front office officials to the Kiwanis Club luncheon.

St. Louis Baseball Cardinals Cardinals Stan Musial Redbird Montgomery City Mexico Steve Carlton Lou Brock St. Louis Red Schoendienst Dal Maxvill Joe Hague Mike Shannon Joe Cunningham Ken Daust Jim Bayens Montgomery R-Ii High School Kiwanis Club Kiwanis Ledger Musial Schoendienst Maxvill Rob Tanenbaum See The Cardinal Shannon Cunningham Jack Buck Smokey Joe Bayens Harry P. Kammarmeyer N. Clark St

Clopton Edges Wildcats In Double Overtime Thriller

Clopton Hawks rallied to upset the Montgomery Wildcats 58-56 in double overtime as Clopton capitalized on late, crucial scores while Montgomery failed to convert late leads in regulation and both overtimes. Brad Gregory led Clopton with 17 points as Frank Schlanker contributed on the free throw line.

Montgomery City Montgomery Wildcats Wildcats Clopton Hawks Clopton Montgomery County Walt Gregory Tony Marteen Hawks Montgomery Marteen Ronnie Wilhoit Frank Schlanker Gregory Clapton Wildcat IV Brad Gregory Ita

Wellsville Upsets Palmyra Bobcats 50-48 in Homecoming Friday

Wells ville Tigers upset the Bowling Green Bobcats 50-48 as coach Barney Fisher noted a boisterous homecoming crowd and high energy. He added Leroy McPike fouled out with 4:49 left, helping tilt the outcome.

Wellsville Wellsville Tigers Bowling Green Bobcats Tiger Barney Fisher Fisher Leroy McPike McPike Bobcat Tim Briscoe Bowling Green Briscoe Bobcats Kent Argil Ellison Biscoe Kathy Dunn Tigers Steve Pike Huftty Smith Lubbers Hendricks Holcumbrink Tataly Briscan F& Kemp A Briscoq Stoddard Thomas Centralia CCC Palmyra Kirk Waisner

Macon Edges Paris in tight basketball showdown

Macon edged Paris 52 to 50 in a late, clock-tight finish. Jack Albright led Paris with 20 points while Kerry Lisauskas paced Macon with 18 as both teams traded leads and fouls in a hard fought district matchup.

Macon Paris Tigers Doug DeLaney Jack Albright Coyotes Craig Hufty DeLaney Kerry Lisauskas

Irish to Play For Title In St George Tournament

The eighth grade St Brendans Fighting Irish chase the championship tonight against New Haven in the St George Tournament. St Brendan's improved to 9-1 with wins this week over Lourdes of Washington and St George. Chris Jones scored 16 against Lourdes while Mark Fine led in scoring in the St George game with 17.

Hermann St. Brendans's Fighting Irish St. George New Haven St. Brendan's Lourdes Washington Chris Jones Mark Fine

Pro Bowl Showdown Tops NFL Stars in Memorial Coliseum

In Los Angeles AP reports the MVP Alan Page will join the kickoff unit for the 22nd Pro Bowl between the National and American conferences at Memorial Coliseum. Coach Dick Nolan of San Francisco leads the National. kickoff at 4 15 p.m. EST with NBC telecast blocked in Southern California. Page, a Vikings defensive tackle, says it should be fun and recalls Notre Dame days.

Los Angeles Dick Nolan San Francisco Memorial Coliseum Southern California Alan Page Page Minnesota Vikings Nolan Notre Dame Don McCafferty Baltimore

Trojans Celebrate Homecoming With Win Over New Bloomfield

SCOTT'S CORNER The Community A-6 Trojans celebrate homecoming with a 7 45 to 45 victory over New Bloomfield Wildcats. Community built a 40 23 halftime lead as defense stifled the visitors. Bill Lower led with 18 points, Brent Pasley 16, Wayne Harris 10. team stands 10 6. The B game followed with a 69 8 JV win, led by Jim Foreman with 17 points.

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