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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1977
Page
4
Mexico escapes a 3-0 deficit at Green Field and, led by David Shrader's ninth homer, rally to beat St Louis Chaminade 4-3 in the Class 2A state tournament regional semifinal. Shrader drove in Spurrier and Pasley, lifting Mexico to the finals against Hazelwood Central at 3 p.m. Weather permitting.
The Mexico Bulldogs travel to Green Field for a 3 p.m. regional final against Hazelwood Central, a 3,500-enrollment school, in a show of offense after Hazelwood Central upset Francis Howell to reach the finals. If Mexico wins, they move to the Class 2A semifinals and finals at Heine Meine Field in Lemay.
Mexico high school track team opened the Class 3A state meet at Lincoln University with only three points in the triple jump led by Frank Sidney fifth and Roger Brooks sixth. Hannibal led with 10 points as several Mexico athletes advanced or narrowly missed finals. Competition resumed Friday at 10 am with long jump trials and a full slate of events.
Missouri Military Academy holds its spring sports banquet in the academy dining hall tonight. Major David Steinmetz tennis coach Capt. Raymond Campbell golf coach Capt. John Hegwein baseball coach. honor team is varsity track with a 7 win record under Capt. Dan Beeson, who will present letters. Lt. Col. Joe Bailey director of athletics will award three-letter cadets and top scorers in physical fitness tests.
Chaminade coach Mike McKee learned the Mexico Bulldogs are a strong foe after Mexico edged Chaminade 4-3 at Green Field. David Shrader hit a decisive three-run homer in the sixth, while pitcher Joe Yoffie struggled with a key pitch. Shrader, who had eight home runs, proved the difference as Mexico grabbed the lead in a tense game.
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