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Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1976

Page

7

Mexico Bowl ends in 36 8 loss to Rolla Bulldogs

Mexico finishes 2-8 overall and 1-3 in MSC after a sixth straight defeat. Coach Valentik and seniors saw a tough season end, as Rolla’s 254 rushing yards in the first half and a late surge sealed the win. Randy Tate’s 81 yard interception return was a bright spot for Mexico.

Mexico Dixie Greys Bulldogs Rolla Dim Valentik Bulldog George Allen Washington Redskins Randy Tate Valentik Mike Wells Vic Davolt Wells Davolt Tom Brown David Royal Ron Vaughn Fulton Jefferson City Dan McDaniel Tate Bob Dempaki Keith Batsell Gary Eick Paul Janke James Johnson Terry Littrell Cliff Long Andy Mitchell Barry Nordwald Brian Snell Blake Sumpter Steve Westbay Royal John Skelton

Mexico vs Rolla: Davolt, Wells lead rushing in final

Davolt 14 carries for 154 yards and Wells 9 carries for 40 with two rushing TDs pace Rolla while Mexico struggles. Wells adds 49 passing yards on 4 completions as Rolla tops Mexico 63 41 in a rough game with multiple fumbles and two interceptions by Rolla.

Mexico Fuhrer Palmer Fry Dempski Pasley Young Ball Rolla Davolt Brewt Royal Wells Grogan Collier Skelton Belt Myers Womack

Pac-8 rivals UCLA and USC clash ahead of Rose Bowl showdown

AP reports UCLA facing Oregon with 15th ranked passer Jack Henderson and USC meeting Stanford led by No 2 passer Guy Benjamin. Robinson calls Blood Bowl legacy and Ricky Bell remains national rushing leader despite recent injuries.

Herschel Nissenson UCLA Southern California Oregon Jack Henderson Stanford Guy Benjamin Henderson Los Angeles Coliseum Southern Cal Benjamin John McKay Southern Cal John Robinson USC Trojans Ricky Bell

Missouri High School Scoreboard Report

The scoreboard lists numerous high school football scores across Missouri and nearby towns including Joplin Parkwood Marionville Greenfield Norton, and grand totals for teams such as Kickapoo Lebanon and Parkwood. Notable results show Blue Springs Grandview North Kansas City and Oak Park among others with varied margins.

Associated Press Missouri Miliary Excelsia Springs Liberty ‘ Fort Blue Springs Grandview Ruskin North Kansas City Chrisman

New AL Teams Carry Out Commitment To Youth

Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays built their expansion rosters with young, largely unknown players in the AL draft. They selected Ruppert Jones and Bob Bailor in early rounds, emphasizing prospects over veterans, while Kansas City provided several players and the Blue Jays traded later for Alan Ashby and Doug Howard.

NEW York Seattle Mariners Toronto Blue Jays Rico Carty Toronto Seattle Speedy Ruppert Lou Gorman Jones Omaha Royals Mariners Bob Bailor Baltimore Orioles Rochester Pat Gillick Blue Jays Lou Piniella Dick Tidrow Eliott Maddox Carlos May New York Yankees Brooks Robinson Paul Blair Charlie Spikes Cleveland Peter Bavasi Carty Bill” Singer Steve Hargan Jesse Jefferson Otto Velez Jim Mason Dave McKay Darrell Johnson Hapy Grant Jackson Pete Broberg Rick Jones Stan Thomas Glenn Abbott Dick Polo Dave Pagan Dave Collins Steve Braun Leroy Stanton Bob Stinson Joe Lis Dan Meyer Johnson Kansas City al Fitzmorris Stinson Steve Staggs Fitzmorris Alan Ashby Doug Howard

Pirates Hire Tanner In Major Manager Move

Pittsburgh AP General Manager Harding Peterson secured Chuck Tanner as Pirates manager to replace retiring Danny Murtaugh. Tanner returns to western Pennsylvania after leading Oakland to second place in the AL West and earning manager of the year in 1972 with Chicago. The deal includes Manny Sanguillen and $100,000 as Finley sought his pound of flesh, while Peterson eyes luring Oakland stars like Joe Rudi and Rollie Finger to Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Pirate Harding Peterson Oakland A Charlie Finley Chuck Tanner Finley Peterson New Castle Peta Tanner Western Pennsylvania Danny Murtaugh Chuckie Boy Oakland A’s White Sox Chicago Bill Veeck Pirates al Oliver Joe Rudi Gene Tenace Sal Bando Rollie Finger

Missouri Star Eyes All Time Passing Mark This Week

Columbia Missouri AP Steve Pisarkiewicz could become Missouri’s all time leading passer if he breaks Paul Christman’s 3066 yard record this week. A 1:30 p.m. kickoff vs Colorado looms as 64500 fans watch Curtis Brown return from injury and Missouri battles for a share of the Big Eight lead while Colorado brings momentum and a strong midfield attack.

Columbia Steve Pisarkiewicz University of Missouri Paul Christman al Onofrio Pisarkiewicz Pete Woods Colorado Missouri Bill Mallory Curtis Brown Tigers

Metcalf OK But Not Gray In Eagles Rematch

St. Louis Cardinals starter Terry Metcalf will be available for the game against Philadelphia while star wide receiver Mel Gray, coming off nose surgery, sits out. Gray caught six passes for 109 yards and a touchdown in the first meeting, a 33 14 Cardinals win.

ST. Louis Terry Metcalf St. Louis Cardinals Mel Gray Philadelphia Eagles Gray Cards Eagles

NHL Friday Results and Weekend NFL Schedule Glance

NHL scores show Buffalo 2 Washington 7 and Toronto 4 Atlanta 2 with Cleveland and Philadelphia tied 4 4 and Vancouver beating Los Angeles 4 1. WHA results include Houston 9 Phoenix 1 and Winnipeg 7 Minnesota 2. Weekend pro football slate lists Miami at New York Jets St Louis at Philadelphia Oakland at Chicago New Orleans vs Green Bay in Milwaukee Pittsburgh at Kansas City Giants at Dallas and other matchups.

Buffalo Detroit Denver Chicago Kansas City Indiana New Orleans San Antonio NP A New York Knicks Los Angeles Cee Rae Portland Philadelphia Seattle Phoenix NHL Washington Toromo Atlanta Cleveland Pittsburgh Colorado Vancouver New England Miami New York Jets St. Louis Oakland Green Bay Milwaukee New York Giants Dallas

Mark Twain Ends Long Winless Streak With Victory Over Van-Far

Mark Twain Tigers snap a 24 game winless run by edging northeast Missouri rival Van-Far 14 6 in a non conference game. Bobby Fry capped an 80 yard drive with a 43 yard TD run early in the fourth quarter.

Vandalia Mark Twain Tigers Ledgerland Paul Blackard Tigers Northeast Missouri Van-Far Bobby Fry Darrell Britt Mark Twain Blackard Indians Bob Groff

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