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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1974
Page
5
A terse, fragmented plea seeks a five hundred dollar bill in exchange for locating a missing individual. The note hints at a deadline and possible coercion, with references to a hoped-for payment and a request for swift action.
The Chicago White Sox opened the major league exhibition season with a 9 6 win over the Detroit Tigers as Brian Downing drove in two in the ninth after a bases loaded situation. Hank Aaron plans to miss Atlanta's opener as controversy swirls around his start.
Mexico High School star Randy Ezell a three sport senior letterman signed a football scholarship pact with Oklahoma State University at Stillwater. He weighed 6 3 and 290 pounds and had offers including a wrestling scholarship from Missouri. Ezell is a two time state heavyweight wrestling champion and also competes in track shot put. His mother cited veterinary school appeal and chance to wrestle or run track if grades allow.
Lon Kruger of Kansas State earned the Big Eight Conference player of the year honors for 1974. The senior guard, 5 foot 11, led the Wildcats with 462 points in 19 wins and seven losses, averaging 17.8 per game. Selected by a panel of writers and sportscasters, Kruger helped K State finish second in the standings and advance to the upcoming commissioners tournament in St. Louis.
Los Angeles AP The balance and depth of USC impress coach John Wooden who sees no real weakness in the Trojans. Third-ranked UCLA and seventh-rated USC meet Saturday at the Sports Arena for the Pac 8 title with both teams at 29-3. Walton anchors UCLA while USC lauds Danny Anderson and strong inside outside play. Bruins favored 7 points in the pivotal showdown.
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