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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1975

Page

11

Mexico Bulldogs dominate Rock Bridge in all wrestling levels

Mexico Bulldogs win their first varsity dual this season, defeating Columbia Rock Bridge 27-13 as juniors and ninth graders also sweep 40-19. Coach Bob Gooch praises hustle despite injuries, with strong wins by Pollard Shopher Wyatt Snell Thomas Nordwald Terpstra Janke Denham and others.

Mexico Bulldog Columbia Rock Bridge Bob Gooch Hellas Gooch Dennis Pollard Tom Hjelm Kevin Shopher Steve Vanquez Tim Wyatt Eric Vinnello Brian Snell Tony Whitney Rock Bridge Bulldogs Doug Thomas Tom Freeman Barry Nordwald John Bishop Wayne Ter Scott Irvin Jim Maddox Brent Westbury Steve Strouse Bob Given Mike Poehlman John Bridgford Tom Moore Ken Mechlin Ed Maloney Tom Parson Will Young Jeff Hotep John Cunningham Bill Duncan Ben

UCLA Falls In Upset Frenzy Across College Ball

UCLA’s 88 game win streak talk hits snag as Notre Dame and others stun top teams. Indiana, North Carolina, Maryland and Oregon State pull surprising wins, while UCLA struggles in tough road trip. Dantley leads Notre Dame with 32 points as Bruins fall 71-70.

Alex Sachare John Wooden Purdue Hoosier State UCLA Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame Wooden Ucla Bruins Notre Dame South Bend Ind Bruins Louisville Bradley Indiana Hoosiers Maryland North Carolina Oregon Oregon State North Carolina State Wake Forest Alabama Georgia Arizona State Wyoming Kentucky Florida Arizona Colorado State Providence Penn Minnesota Iowa Kansas Oklahoma State Rutgers Pitt Auburn Louisiana State Adrian Dantley Dantley Billy Paterno Digger Phelps Greg Smith Smith Jim Caruthers Caruthers Mike Davis Braves Allen Murphy Lefty Driesell Clemson Dean Smith Terps Hingket Yue Bae

Good Defense Wins Title For NorCal

The North Callaway Thunderbirds won the South Callaway Tournament title with a 39-36 victory over Chamois. NorCal relied on lockdown defense as they held a halftime lead and finished with 13 straight wins, with co stars Duncan Barks Rick Love and Will Butler scoring in double figures.

McKane Charity North Callaway Thunderbirds T-Birds Chamois NorCal Clifford Weith Mike Love Rick Wilson Will Butler Pirates Darrell Ross Blair Oaks New Bloomfield Duncan Barks Love Butler Kelly Young Richard Custard John Finley Rick Bridges Fulton Msd Jeff Crane Hallsville Brian Stoner Montgomery Co

Eighth Graders Lose First Bow To Oakland Junior High

Mexico's top eighth graders fell 38-34 in the A game while winning the B game 34-25. Mexico trailed 15-4 after one quarter, fought back with a press, but missed four chances to tie late. Richard Sidney led with 12, James Williams and James Barnes added 10 each. Oakland had three in double figures. Next action set for Saturday morning.

Mexico Oakland Junior High Columbia Mexico A Oakland Tespite Richard Sidney James Williams James Barnes Glenn Perkins Bill Fountain

Mexico Girls Clinch Part of MSC Title

Mexico edged toward the Mid-State Conference title with a 48 to 6 victory over Rolla as senior Miss Farrah scored a season high 27 points and 16 rebounds. Jene OConnor added 10 points and key steals while Rolla’s defense struggled under Mexico’s pressure. The Bulldogs, 12-0 overall and 7-0 in the league, can clinch outright by beating Waynesville at home on Feb 8, provided Waynesville does not lose before then.

ROLLA Mexico Bulldogs Waynesville Tigers Gerald McFarland Sharon Farrah Miss Farrah Jene O'Connor

Bulldogs Seeded Second In Regional Tourney

SALISBURY Mexico drew the second seed in the girls regional basketball tournament here next month with Fayette ranked No 1 after a coaches meeting Saturday. Other entrants include Boonville Paris Columbia Hickman Rock Bridge Salisbury Centralia Fulton Marshall and Slater. Mexico meets the Salisbury Fulton winner at 7 30 p m Wednesday Feb 12 with games scheduled Monday Wednesday Thursday and Saturday of that week.

Bulldogs Salisbury Mexico Fayette Boonville Paris Columbia Hickman Rock Bridge Centralia Fulton Marshall Slater

New Wrinkles Pay Off For Bulldogs in Rolla Victory

Mexico Bulldogs upset Rolla 74 to 68 to improve to 8–7 overall and 3–0 in the Mid-State Conference. Dennis DeBondt led with 28 points, center, as Mexico shifted to a zone defense in the fourth quarter to hold Rolla to two field goals in 12 attempts. Guards Frank Sidney and Nunnelly added double figures, with Sidney starting and delivering 13 points.

Rolla Mexico Bulldogs Dennis DeBondt Bob Ligon Ligon Frank Sidney Sidney Andy Piper Piper Butler Nunnelly Mike Dennis DeBondt Ligion Jayvee Andy Nunnelly Jeff Harrison Ty Fric Berg

Bankers Beaten Again in tough loss to Esterline Motors

Esterline Motors of Kirksville topped the Commerce Bankers 123-111 Sunday night, dropping the Bankers to 13-4. Terry Holcomb led with 30 points while Tom Miltenberger added 26 and Mark Thoenen 23 as the Bankers never threatened after losing a 28-25 first-quarter lead.

Commerce Bankers Bankers Esterline Motors Kirksville Sterline Zetling Terry Holcomb Tom Miltenberger Mark Thoenen E.G. Raney Dave Wilkinson Frank Greiner

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