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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1975
Page
7
BASEBALL CHICAGO E R Salty Saltwell a member of the Chicago Cubs organization since 1955 was named general manager of the National League club.
Mexico Junior High's new Matadors earned a historic 20-8 football win over Hannibal at Hawthorne Heights. In steady rain, eighth graders scored all points in the first half led by Vincent Kemp's opening one-yard TD, Tony Henderson's 27-yard sweep with Kemp's conversion, and Terry Gourley's quarterback sneak. Hannibal scored late after a bobble in the end zone. Coaches Jim Kropf and Ray Heaton praised the first half despite a late drop in performance.
In a season opener at home the Mexico squad sent all 49 players into action against Hannibal. Tailback Henderson led with 98 rushing yards, aided by strong blocking from Steve Williams. The defense forced turnovers, recovering three fumbles by Curtis Bradford and limiting Hannibal to five turnovers. Gourley connected on both pass attempts for 16 yards. Remaining games include Jefferson City, Moberly, and Fulton.
Flyers open title defense under coach Fred Shero amid cautious optimism. Star goalie Bernie Parent sheds pounds and shows playoff form as Philadelphia faces a tough division with Rangers Islanders and Flames. Blues rebuild with Ted Irvine Bert Wilson and Bob MacMillan, adding Gratton Staniewski and Johnston in goal as Unger leads the attack. Chicago ages, Minnesota trims depth, Kansas City expands roster with potential.
The record lists numerous lane results with high games and series. Notable performances include Mary Thurman 202 and 558 for Happy-Go-Lucky, Martha Brown 220 and 570 for House of Flowers, Norma Hamilton 199 and 246, and Zee Way leading team totals with 2881. Teams include Commerce Bank, First National Bank, House of Flowers, and others, across Mexico Lanes and various sponsors.
Mexico freshman football team posted a 26-8 victory at Jefferson City Hellos. Four big plays sparked the win as Bill Fountain opened with a 45-yard TD pass to James Williams and Fountain later returned a punt 35 yards for a score. Jim Owen sealed it with a 23-yard fumble return.
Mexico Bulldog runners tied the school cross country record with a 33 score on a soggy Arthur Hills course. Tim Knight led Rock Bridge with 13 15, but Mexico swept positions two through five including Alan Kimbel 13 18, Tom Olson third and Chris Jones fourth, Dan Kregle fifth. Mexico to host final home meet Thursday at 5 p.m. against Boonville Hellas and Centralia.
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