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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1973

Page

11

Lost Weekend For Bulldogs at Jefferson City

Mexico fell 65-62 to Jefferson City Jays, dropping to 10-8 after a 72-69 loss to Fulton. Lewis Moore and Bob Cheatum led Mexico with 21 and 20 points respectively, as Jim Humphreys and Mike Pannell provided added scoring for the Jays. Coach Bob Ligon shuffled the lineup late, but Mexico’s late push fell short despite a three-point play by Cheatum.

Mexico Jefferson City Richard Vance Bulldogs Jefferson City Jays Fulton Steve Newman Jays Newman Lewis Moore Bob Cheatum Moore At&t Cheatum Jim Humphreys Mike Pannell Humphreys Pannell Bob Bastian Bob Ligon Joe Long Craig Barnes Dennis DeBondt Mike Stubblefield Long Ligon Columbia Mike Long Mike Dennis Don Dempski Bastian Drpondt Stubblatfield Chealun Lang Recoh Jett City FGF Payne A Allace Galdammer Rush Marcantana Rorals Jett City Piner Rennis Lang Potlebaum Jen City Smith Val Horidon Pleasure Hardy Higehyerger Sanders Jeti City

Mexico Junior High Wrestlers Dominate Moberly Invite

Mexico junior high wrestling team entered 21 competitors at the Moberly Invitational and secured 15 medals. First place winners included Terry Biggers, Steve Westbay, Jay Loyd, Paul Janke, and James Johnson as Mexico (A) led with 123 points over Moberly (A) 72 and Brookfield (A) 71.

Moberly Mexico Brookfield Carrollton Terry Biggers Steve Westbay Jay Loyd Paul Janke James Johnson Art Seals Ray Heaton Marceline Reggan Fubrer Steve Westhay Gary Biggers Jett Holap Chris Kramer Paul Janko Ul—James Johnson

Kemp Faces Wellsville To 3rd Win

Archie Kemp led Wellsville with 20 points in a 60-48 win over Warrenton as Kemp's best game of the year sparked the Tigers. Dean Wille and Keith Thomas added interior help to preserve roughly a ten point lead. Wellsville drew foul trouble, hitting only six of fourteen free throws in the fourth. Warrenton JV beat Wellsville 56-45 with Joe Houston scoring 17 for the Tigers.

Warrenton Archie Kemp Wellsville Tigers Kemp Dean Wille Keith Thomas Joe Houston

Kings trade Paul Curtis for Frank St. Marseille

The Los Angeles Kings traded defenseman Paul Curtis to the St. Louis Blues for forward Frank St. Marseille in an even-up NHL swap. St. Marseille, 33, from Leamack Ont., has seven goals and 18 assists for the Blues this season.

Los Angeles Los Angeles Kings Paul Curtis St. Louis Blues Frank St. Marseille National Hockey League Marseille Leyack Ont Blues

College Basketball Roundup From East to West

A sprawling sports roundup lists numerous college and pro scores across the nation. East Lafayette edged Rutgers 94 92 while Syracuse topped Carnell 98 58. Villanova beat St John’s NY 93. Holy Cross 106 topped Georgeto 100. Connecticut 74 beat Rhode Island 73. Penn 52 defeated Manhattan 5. several other games feature Duke LSU Oklahoma Texas and Kansas in varied results.

East Lafayette Rutgers Syracuse Carnell West Virginia Villanova St.John's Temple Boston U Bartmouth Long Island

Hardin Junior High Tourney Opens With Local Showdowns

The seventh annual Hardin Junior High Basketball Tournament starts with two local openers at 6 30 p m Fulton vs Van Far in seventh grade and St Brendan vs Hardin in eighth grade. Tuesday features Centralia and Hardin seventh graders at 6 30 p m with Fulton and Centralia eighth graders at 8 p m. Third place games are Wednesday and championship Thursday.

Hardin Fulton Van-Far At & P.m. St. Brendan Centralia Chamblonanty

Mexico Bulldogs wrestle to fourth in quad at MHS gym

Mexico finishes fourth at a quad tournament with Columbia first, Marshall second, Moberly third. Randy Ezell earns a perfect 3-0 record with a first place in unlimited weight class. Bulldogs record one first and two second places amid a string of bright spots.

Bulldogs MHS Columbia Marshall Moberly Mexico Randy Ezell

Mexico Bulldogs Wrestle At Quad Meet In Texas

Bill Wilkerson and Ben Given both finish 2-1 for second in 185 and 167 divisions respectively. Rich Lovell, Dennis Andell, Mike Miller, Ron Snell and Russ Haerer win other Mexico bouts. Wayne Terpstra goes 2-0 for a first in 145 with team travel to Hannibal for 6:39 p.m. A and B matches. Mexico ninth and tenth graders place third at Moberly. team totals list Marshall, Moberly, Mexico, Brookfield and Kirksville.

Bill Wilkerson Ben Given Mexico Rich Lovell Dennis Andell Mike Miller Ron Snell Russ Haerer Bulldogs Hannibal Marshall Moberly Brookfield Kirksville Wayne Terpstra Andy Boyd Doug Thomas Danny Sells Mark Denham Ron Cash LPM Ike Miller John Smith Benny Noel Mob George Blearard Mar Ron Soll Dennis Fishgrace Rob Rinne Mars Jerry Swartz Maoh Defaul Russ Haover Martin Stone Byron Watles Chuck Martin Ben Giver Hick Davidson Randy Davis Tim Schwartz Gill Wilkirson Mark Tapley Steve Asbury Greg Kempt Ul-Randy Ezett

Unitas Traded From Colts To Chargers

Baltimore trades legendary quarterback John Unitas to the San Diego Chargers for future considerations. Chargers assume his contract. Colts pay future obligations. Rumors linked John Hadl to Baltimore or LA in a potential three way deal. Unitas ends an 18 season career with the Colts, setting passing records.

Baltimore John Unitas Baltimore Colts San Diego Chargers Colt Joe Thomas Colts Los Angeles Rams Unitas University of Louisville NFL Thomas Marty Domres

Commerce Bankers Stay Unbeaten

The Commerce Bankers remained undefeated at 5-0 after a 77 to 40 win over Southwestern Bell. Mert Bancroft led the Bankers with 24 points while Larry Sander had 17 for SW Bell. The Gladiators beat the Stars 72 to 37 as Clarence Bradshaw scored 24 for the Gladiators. Next Sunday the Stars meet SW Bell at 1:30 p.m. and the Bankers face the Gladiators at 2:30 p.m.

Commerce Bankers Adult Recreation Bankers Southwestern Bell Mert Bancroft Larry Sander SW Bell Gladiators Stars Clarence Bradshaw Julian Beever

Cowboys retire Dan Reeves as player coach

Dan Reeves, fifth on the Cowboys all time money list, retires from his player coach role with the Dallas Cowboys. UCLA Bruins beat Providence Friars 101 77 to halt USF’s 59 game NCAA streak attempt and near its record.

Associated Press Dallas Dan Reeves Dallas Cowboys Los Angeles Bruins UCLA University of San Francisco Providence Friars

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