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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1975

Page

4

Wellsville Falls to Wright City in Class 1A Regional

In New Haven, Wright City upset second seed Wellsville 67 to 61 in semifinal Class 1A regional action. Jim Logan scored 26 points, including 12 in the final quarter, lifting Wright City to a title-game berth against Chamois while Wellsville ended its season 17-11 amid shooting struggles and injuries.

New Haven Wellsville Wildcats Logan Tiger Richard Shaffer Wright City Max Mittler Jeff Cook Gerald Harrington Eric van Buren Tigers Randy Harrington Mittler Shaffer

Torre To Face Old Mates In Spring Opener

In St Louis exhibition action Joe Torre, a six year Cardinal veteran, returns to face his former teammates as the Mets meet the Red Birds in spring play. Seaver will start for New York against Curtis Osteen and Forsch for St. Louis. Reggie Smith optimistic about a stronger Cardinals club.

St. Louis Cardinal New York Mets Red Birds Torre Cardinal New York Cardinals John Curtis Claude Osteen Bob Forsch Mets Tom Seaver Craig Swan Rick Baldwin Reggie Smith St. Louis

Noisy cow bells silenced by SEC in state clash

Mississippi State fans faced a ban on artificial noise makers after SEC officials barred cow bells from athletic events. The move sparked anger in Starkville where bells had become a tradition since the early 1900s, especially during Babe McCarthy era games.

Starkville Miss Mississippi State Auburn Shug Jordan Jordan Bulldogs Jackson Southeastern Conference SEC Bulldog Babe McCarthy McCarthy Mississippi

Undefined Role With Mets Leaves Mays Lonely Lost

Willie Mays, aging Mets figure, remains awkwardly sidelined in New York. He recalls his 1973 retirement, explains limited role, and says he will focus on golf while Mets coach younger players under Joe McDonald's program.

Mets Mays Petersburg Fila New York Mets Willie Willie Mays Yogi Berra Joe McDonald McDonald

Lafayette, Charleston Reach Missouri Class 3A Final

Lafayette defeats Rock Bridge 70 to 65 and Charleston edges Clayton 64 to 98 to reach the Class 3A final. Rickey Frazier scores 18 for Charleston while Tom Berry leads Clayton with 16. Final follows the Class 7A title game at 7:08 p.m. local time.

Associated Press Columbia Charleston Clayton SB St. Joseph Lafayette Columbia Rock Bridge Columbia Logan Rogersville James Kilbourn Joseph LeBlond Columbia, Mo St. Joseph Lafayette Charleston Clayton Hubert Beattie Hassivette Polite White Rock Bridge Rickey Frazier Tom Berry Claystyn Tevk Bridge

Rangers Rally Past Scouts In Wilsons NHL Debut

New York Rangers rookie goalie Danc Wilson stopped 37 shots in his first start after a two month layoff as New York beat the Kansas City Scouts 5 2. Jean Ratelle, Pete Stemkowski, and Steve Vickers scored for NY, with Sanderson sealing it late. Ranger defense, led by Gilles Marotte and Ron Harris, held the Scouts to few threats after an early Coulter goal. TKaczuk sustained facial injuries and was hospitalized for observation. The win tightens NY pursuit of second in the Patrick Division behind idle New York Islanders.

Kansas City National Hockey League Danc Wilson New Boalie New York Rangers Wilson New York Rangers Kansas City Scouts Gilles Marotte Ron Harris Gary Coulter Jean Ratelle Pete Stemkowski Steve Vickers Peter McDuffe Derek Sanderson Otka Ihe Ed Gilbert Toronto Sanderson Brent Hughes Walt Tkaczuk Gus Charron New York Islanders Islanders Maryland Lefty Driesell Clemson Tates Locke ACC Middle Tennessee Morehead Austin Peay Tennessee Tech Lafayette Rider la Salle American University Eastern College Athletic Conference Buffalo N.Y Morgantown W.va Syracuse Niagara St. Bonaventure Fairfield West Virginia Pittsburgh Georgetown George Washington

Bitter Rivals Reach ACC Finals In Tight Semis

North Carolina edged Clemson 76 71 in overtime as freshmen led the Tar Heels to meet North Carolina State, which clawed past Maryland 87 85. Freshman Phil Ford scored 15 of his 18 second half free throws while Kenny Carr delivered a late decisive play for NC State. Maryland’s Mo Howard and David Thompson battled but could not avert the upset.

Greensboro N.C North Carolina Clemson North Carolina State Maryland Phil Ford Tar Heels Dean Smith Ford Smith Larry N.C. State Craig Davis Rivers Kenny Thompson Norm Sloan Wolfpack John Lucas Carr Owen Brown ACC New Mexico State Charlotte

Newcomers nitwits and Sugar Plums lead league bowling card

Wednesday bowling results show Newcomers tied 2 2 with Sugar Plums 4 0 and Powder Puffs 4 0 while high games feature Shirley Marty 144 and Marth Brown 196. Lane Burners post 1910 high team series. Sugar Plums 792 team high. Wednesday men list Hamiltons Steamex 7 Dairy Queen 2 Budweiser 4 Al Ken's Zephyr 0 with Dwight Campbell 234 high game and Roger Smith 589 high series.

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Splittorff To Take Hill For Royals

In Fort Myers Florida the Kansas City Royals will start left hander Paul Splittorff on the mound in their first exhibition game against the Philadelphia Phillies with Steve Carlton opposing. Dennis Leonard Hal Baird follow Splittorff as rookies while Ron Schueler and George Culver will relieve Carlton. Amos Otis may sit due to tonsillitis Al Cowens to replace him Harmon Killebrew set for first Royals appearance after leaving the Twins.

Fort Myers Fla Kansas City Royals Paul Splittorff Philadelphia Phillies Phillies Steve Carlton Royals Jack McKeon Dennis Leonard Hal Baird Splittorff Ron Schueler George Culver Carlton Amos Otis al Cowens Harmon Killebrew The Minnesota Twins

Lilbourn Reaches Finals Again in 2A State Action

Defending champion Lilbourn moves to 30-0 with an 81-75 semifinal win over St. Joseph LeBlond to reach the 2A title game. Ernest McFerren 24, Derral Treadwell 23 for Lilbourn. LeBlond’s Joe Salanky 22. Logan-Rogersville edges St. James 62-60 in OT. Schulz game-winning shot.

Columbia Lilbourn St. Joseph LeBlond Logan- Rogersville St. James Ernest McFerren Derral Treadwell Joe Salanky LeBland Kevin Schulz Logan-Rogersville Logan Dave Spurgeon Schulz

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