Defensive Gem Ends In 17-8 Defeat Bulldogs
The Mexico Bulldogs suffer their first loss of the season 17-8 to Marshall. Marshall's defense and two safeties aided a 10-0 lead, Mexico rally falls short as a late 52-yard interception return decisive. Key players include Marshall Miles and Johnston and Mexico's Fry Hotep and Fine. Mexico next hosts Sedalia in homecoming.
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Centralia Drops Third Straight in Texas? No MACON clash here
Centralia Panthers suffer a third straight defeat falling 14-7 at Macon. Rod Kaiser threw for 16 yards while Art Collens led the rushing attack with 138 yards on 27 carries. Macon utilized an 8 yard Burnett to Foley connection to tie and a late Burnett to Kramer touchdown to seal the win. Centralia hosts Highland next week in a Clarence Cannon Conference game.
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NFL Week Sunday Playoff Contenders Matchups
Pro Football National Football League schedule lists games including New Orleans at Atlanta Denver at Buffalo Pittsburgh at Cleveland New England at New York Jets Miami at Green Bay Cincinnati at Houston San Francisco at Kansas City Chicago at Minnesota New York Giants at St Louis Baltimore at Los Angeles Washington at Philadelphia Oakland at San Diego Dallas at Detroit Monday night matchup.
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A's Credit Manager Alvin Dark Cited by Jackson
Boston and Oakland clash as Reggie Jackson credits manager Alvin Dark for team cohesion and growth. Dark’s religious, principled approach shaped the A's during a season noted for underwhelming stats yet strong playoff presence. Boston counters that experience won’t decide games. base hits will.
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Montgomery Wildcats resilience shines amid injuries in setback
Montgomery City R-2 football coach Greg Wilson saw his young squad respond after five starters were hurt as Montgomery fell 63-28 to Warrenton. Freshmen and sophomores filled in, cutting the deficit in the second half and building esprit de corps. Murdock scored three times, Gregory directed the offense, and Powell blocked well. Keith Meyers suffered a knee injury likely ending his season. Montgomery drops to 0-5 and heads to California next Friday.
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Pointers Club Plans Trial at Idlewild Acres
The Tri County Pointers and Letters Club met at Vandalia State Bank to discuss the fall field trial. Twenty six gun dogs from Missouri and Illinois are entered for the pheasant event, scheduled Sunday October 12 at Idlewild Acres game reserve near Scott's Corner. Tom Moss was elected president for 1975 76 and Stan Thompson secretary.
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State-Ranked Marceline Hands Paris Second Loss
Paris Coyotes drop second straight, 24-22, to Marceline in Lewis and Clark Conference clash. Marceline, ranked in Class 6A, raced to an 18-7 halftime lead behind Donald Caskell and Sam Guthrie with a 56-yard TD pass to Mark McDougall. Paris, led by Randy Bergthold, scored twice in the second half but could not finish as Mitch Williams went 1-for-7 for 11 yards and head coach Gerald Mansfield cited defense as the key factor. Paris travels to North Callaway next week seeking a rebound win.
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Mark Twain Still Looking For Victory
Mark Twain coach Paul Blackard remained hopeful for the Tigers first win after a 47-0 home defeat to Palmyra in Clarence Cannon Conference play. Palmyra outgained Mark Twain 503 yards 170 passing 333 rushing while Mark Twain drove to Palmyra territory but stalled before scoring. Bobby Fry led Mark Twain rushers with 50 yards on 10 carries as the Tigers dropped their fifth straight.
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NL Playoffs May Hinge On Pitching
Joe Morgan recalls the fatal wild pitch in the 1972 Reds Pirates playoff clash and says pitching will decide the NL title rematch. He notes Pittsburgh’s 138 homers and Cincinnati’s .272 team batting, but stresses pitching as the key edge.
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