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Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1975

Page

13

Demanding State Makes MU Spring Drills Vital

Missouri football faces a brutal 1975 schedule with Oklahoma Michigan Alabama and Nebraska on the slate this fall. Spring drills begin March 24 as Al Onofrio rebuilds around Steve Pisarkiewicz and Tony Galbreath with new coaches and junior college transfers adding depth.

Columbia Missouri Tigers al Onofrio Ressons Mizzou Associated Press Oklahoma Michigan Alabama Nebraska Bengals Onofrio Steve Pisarkiewicz Tony Galbreath Annise Davis Bob McRoberts Ken Downing Tony Kopay Curtis Jones Tiger John Kadlec Tony Stepanovich Ultimatlly Curtis Brown Tim Helm Curtis Kirkland Percy McBride Dale Smith Jim Parrott Smith Parrott Bob Tyler Mississippi State North Carolina

Black Athletes Set For Hall Of Fame Induction In Las Vegas

Roy Campanella Elgin Baylor Gale Sayers lead 14 inductees into the Black Athlete's Hall of Fame in Las Vegas. The event supports a youth program with tickets at 100 50 and 25 dollars. Inductees include Clemente Armstrong Jack Johnson and others as sponsors aim to inspire disadvantaged youths through talks and role models.

Las Vegas Roy Campanella Elgin Baylor Gale Sayers Che Campanella Brooklyn Dodger Baylor Los Angeles Lakers Sayers Chicago Bears Roberto Clemente Pittsburgh Pirate Aémy Armstrong Jack Johnson John Henry Lloyd Honus Wagner Bob Douglas Abe Saperstein Harlem Globetrotters Harrison Dillard Pele

Picketing NIT Proposed Over Black School Invite

Rev. Jesse Jackson urges boycott of the National Invitation Tournament for not inviting a predominately black college. He calls for a black coach or athletic director on the NIT selection and consideration of Kentucky State Bishop College Jackson State and North Carolina A&T for entry. Peter Carlesimo defends the process saying two black schools were considered but did not meet criteria.

NEW York Kicks Jesse Jackson PUSH Jackson Maryland Eastern Shore Peter Carlesimo Carlesimo Kentucky State Jackson State

College Basketball National Commissioner's Invitational Pairings

First round Thursday at Louisville features Southern California versus Drake and East Carolina against Arizona. Friday matches include Tennessee against Bowling Green and Missouri versus Purdue. Results note NCAA Division I quarterfinals in New Orleans UC Riverside to beat etc. Also tennis notes Henry Connors and Margaret Court results in Virginia and Hampton events.

Louisville California Drake East Carolina Arizona Tennessee Bowling Green Missouri Purdue Emgeeys Associated Press New Orleans Uc- Riverside Sede Ypegel Tennessee St Akron Assumption Gannon Old Dominion Worth Dakota

Thunderbirds End Season With Area's Top Record

North Callaway Thunderbirds finish 22-3 for the area’s best record, winning 19 straight after a season opener loss. Led by Mike Love, an all around scorer and rebounder, with supporting stars Will Butler Duncan Barks Rick Wilson Rusty Wilson and Herb Sandker, the team dominated boards and shooting. They captured South Callaway and Centralia invitationals and claimed the Lewis Clark Conference title for the second straight year.

Mike Love Love NorCal Will Butler Duncan Barks Butler Barks Rusty Wilson John Havlicek Boston Celtics Herb Sandker

Centralia Joins Legion Baseball Program

Centralia will enter a new summer league alongside Moberly Columbia Jefferson City and Fulton with Mexico undecided and Eldon showing interest. Centralia will also field a team in the Central Missouri Ban-Johnson league.

Centralia American Legion Moberly Columbia Jefferson City Fulton Mexico Eldon

Red Sox Lose Fisk to Injury in Early Game

Detroit's Willie Horton homered twice and drove in four as the Tigers beat Boston 6-2 in an exhibition. Red Sox catcher Carlton Fisk broke his right forearm on a first inning pitch, sidelining him for months after a knee comeback. Fisk suffered previous injuries last season, and manager Darrell Johnson called it a tough break for the team. Horton may move to designated hitter if knee issues persist, while rookie Dan Meyer handles left field duties.

Herschel Nissenson Detroit Willie Horton Boston Carlton Fisk Horton Fisk Tigers Red Sox Fred Holdsworth Holdsworth Darrell Johnson Cleveland Pudge Johnson Leron Lee Dan Meyer Tom Seaver New York Mets Catfish Hunter New York Yankees Dave Kingman Hunter Seaver Kingman Joe Ferguson Los Angeles Dodgers Baltimore Orioles Steve Garvey Philadelphia

Glasgow and Advance Reach Missouri Semifinals

Glasgow and Advance advance to the Missouri high school basketball semifinals at the University of Missouri. Eight teams remain, with pairings set for Friday afternoon and evening games in 1A and 4A. Consolations Saturday at Hearnes Fieldhouse, with finals that night.

Columbia, Mo Glasgow University of Missouri Hearnes Fieldhouse

North Callaway Faces Postseason Gaps in 1975 Basketball

North Callaway varsity basketball must replace key 1974 75 players Sandker Barks Love and reserve center Mike McDermit after graduation. Potential replacements include Danny Denton junior center David Christian sophomore guard Rick Mack and Kenny Meyer junior forwards, with David Vaughn and Steve Giboney sophomores competing as guards.

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