Mexico Bulldogs Triumph In Season Finale At Rolla
Mexico defeats Rolla 21 18 to clinch third in the Mid-State Conference and finish 6 4. Tailback Billy Fry sets a Mexico single season rushing record with 1430 yards and ends his three year tenure with 3098 rushing yards. Jerry Smith and Perry Harris star on defense and at positions, as Rolla drives late but fails on an onside kick.
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Mexico Bulldogs Dominate Rolla In Home Victory
Mexico's B. Ery and Hotep combine for 276 rushing yards and two touchdowns as the Bulldogs overcome Rolla 305 total yards to 305. Smith rallies late with a 1-yard TD pass to Harris, but Rolla's failed conversions and onside gamble fail to-bridge the gap.
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Fayette slows NC ground game in 16-8 win
Fayette s defense stifles North Callaway rushing, holding NC to 99 yards while Joe Innes rips 206 on 32 carries and scores twice. Rusty Wilson and Kirk Lawson add late points, as Fayette improves to 3-5-1 overall and 2-3-1 in the Lewis and Clark Conference. North Callaway drops to 4-2 in league play.
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Centralia Panthers Fall At Palmyra In Interception Toll
The Centralia Panthers outgained Palmyra 265 to 177 but surrendered three interceptions, two returned for touchdowns, in a 35-14 loss. Centralia ends Clarence Cannon Conference play at 1-6. Palmyra finishes 7-2 overall and 6-1 in conference with a 7-0 first quarter lead set by Mike Foster pass to Ray Silvers.
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Riggs To Hustle Death Valley Race Promises Feat
Los Angeles AP reports 57 year old Bobby Riggs will race 56 year old Bill Emmerton across Death Valley on December 15 in a handicap match. Emmerton, world record holder for the pace, will run 100 miles with Riggs starting 50 miles behind.
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Van-Far Blows Lead, Falls to Van-Far Indians 24-6
Van-Far suffers first loss after a 78 yard kickoff return by Dana Hayden sets the tone for a 24-6 defeat to Van-Far on the road. Montgomery finishes season 0-9, Van-Far ends at 3-4-1 as defensive standouts Ehrlich Charlton and Basinger anchor the effort.
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Mark Twain Fights But Falls To Highland In Final Game
Mark Twain ends 1975 season 0-9-1 after a 16-14 loss to Highland in Clarence Cannon Conference play. Tigers led early after two fumbles by Twain but Highland capitalized on a 65 yard return and a late defense to seal the win. Morehead 69 passing yards and Whitaker 92 rushing yards highlighted Twain, while Highland finished 4-6 overall.
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Viking Streak Looks Safe as Vikings Face Falcons
AP Sports Writer HAL BOCK reports the Minnesota Vikings, with a 7-0 midway record and 16 veterans with 11+ NFL seasons, host the Atlanta Falcons. Fran Tarkenton shines as Minnesota seeks a third straight NFC crown, while betting notes and weekly picks cover Bills, Steelers, Oilers, Cardinals, Eagles, Cowboys, Chiefs, Lions, and Browns.
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Iowa State Hosts Missouri in Big Eight Football Tilt
Iowa State aims to end a four game skid by hosting Missouri in Big Eight action at ISU Stadium. About 40,000 fans expected for a 1 30 p m kickoff. MU stands 5 3 overall, ISU 4 4. Tailback Tony Galbreath leads MU and QB Buddy Hardeman leads ISU after injuries. Blakeman and Morrissey sidelined for MU with knee injuries last week.
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College Football Scores From Associated Press Roundup
Connecticut defeated Boston University 52 to 16 Navy beat Miami Florida 37 to 16 Brooklyn College beat Iona 21. Other results incomplete but show multiple college teams winning in short AP roundup.
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Sullivan family gains full control of New England Patriots
FOXBORO Mass AP William H Sullivan Jr founder and board chairman and his cousin Mary H Sullivan now own all voting stock in the NFL club. Sullivan ousted as team president in April 1974 formally regained control by purchasing voting stock from multiple owners and trusts including David H McConnell Robert C Wetenhall Hester Sargent Dover and others.
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