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Mexico Ledger in Mexico, Missouri

24 May 1975

Page 8

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Mexico Ledger

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Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1975

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8

Andy Piper State Champion Three Times and Star Athlete

Andy Piper dominated in high school sports earning three state track titles and starring in cross country and basketball. A co-captain in cross country, he excelled in the high jump with records rising to 6 ft 10 in indoors and 6 ft 9 in outdoors, while also contributing in basketball. After junior Olympics and strong recruiting, he chose the University of Missouri Columbia on a full scholarship.

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Mexico High boys win Class 3A state track title

Mexico High School captured the Class 3A state track crown with 23 points, narrowly beating Manual of Kansas City which scored 21. Standout performances included James Clark setting a state record in the 120 yard high hurdles with 14.5 seconds and leading Mexico to a first in that event, Austin Miller taking fifth in the same race, Andy Piper winning the high jump, Butler Nunnelly third in the 180 yard hurdles with Miller sixth, and the mile relay team finishing second with Nunnelly Long Clark and Collins.

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Ron Whittaker Mexico Manual Kansas City Butler Nunnelly Mike Long James Clark Tim Collins Austin Miller Andy Piper
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Swanson Ties for Tenth in State Golf Meet

Mexico Senior High golfer Mike Swanson finished tied for tenth at the state tournament in Excelsior Springs. After posting 72 on day one and 77 on day two for a 149 total, Swanson started strong with four pars and an eagle but faded on the second nine, despite an early three under par stretch.

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