Van-Far and Mark Twain End 1-8 With Defeats
Van-Far Indians and Mark Twain Tigers closed the 1971 season with losses. Louisiana beat Van-Far 41-0, Bowling Green defeated Mark Twain 56-12. Louisiana finished 1-1 with Greg Farris scoring three touchdowns and Edward Davis two. Davis led with 132 rushing yards. Bill Jordan and Trower also contributed sizable totals. Bowling Green built a big first-half lead and sealed the win with two third-quarter passes to Burce Coleman and Dean Power.
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Record-Setting Rusher Jeff Fine Eyes College Scholarships
Jeff Fine, senior back and linebacker Chuck Worstell hopeful of football scholarships. He set a school rushing record with 308 yards on 35 carries in a win over Moberly, lifting season total to 1,088 yards. Jeff credits his line and coaches, and seeks more college interest after the standout performance.
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Blues Dominate Season Opener 64-24 Over Jay Cees
Mexico Jay Cee Blues opened the 1971-72 season with a 64 to 24 victory over the Unique Jay Cees of Moberly at the Moberly Training Center. Fred Hemlin scored 25 points, followed by Jerry Moore with 11, and Wade McArthur 9 as Mexico prepared to face Bowling Green Jay Cees on the road.
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Mexico Colts Bowl to showcase youth football talents
One hundred fifty Mexico boys aged nine to twelve will show their football talents in the 12th annual Mexico Colts Bowl at Hawthorne Heights. The doubleheader begins at 1:30 p.m. with nine-year-olds in four 74 minute quarters, followed by Big Red versus Big White for 10 to 12 year olds. The Colts program, started in 1960 by Sam Vaughan, is led by Terry Anselmi and Chuck Ekedahl with 12 volunteers. The team trains each Saturday. this bowl game is their sole action this year, and several Mexico High School players are former Colts.
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