Mexico Sixth In Football Poll Player Of Week Williams
The Missouri Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association names Mitch Williams of Paris as player of the week in Class 2A while Mexico Bulldogs hold sixth in 3A with a 40-1 record and 122 points for, 43 against. Other area teams occupy multiple top spots across classifications.
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Mexico Bulldogs stay unbeaten in cross country dual meets
The Mexico Bulldogs beat Fulton Centralia and Monroe City to move to 9-0 with 23 points. Dan Marley and Randy Barnes led a Mexico 1-2 finish, while coach Ron Whittaker praised the 5-6-7 runners and noted Keith Bartels’ season best. The junior varsity team placed second as Mexico set sights on Bowling Green meet.
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Fulton
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Monroe City
Kevin Scott
Kirk Kimbel
Linn Barnes
Larry Pillischafske
Casey Camp
Dan Farnen
Susan Maupin
Debbie Selser
Brad Broemmel
Bowling Green
Matadors secure first win on lone 6 0 score
Mexico eighth graders defeat Hannibal 6 0 in a defense heavy game. Brent Vallinan intercepts three passes to slow Hannibal drives. Andy Baker scores in the fourth quarter after a 38 yard setup. Mexico improves to 1 1 with next home game Oct 18 versus Moberly.
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Brent
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Don Davis
Ben McAllister
Steve Castaneda
Andy Early
John Boyce
Eric Finley
John Groves
Jeff Hatfield
Dan Schutte
Rick Shaw
Matador
Ray Heaton
Jim Kropf
Richard Fountain
Clay Austin
Floyd Reeves
Moberly
Phillies top Dodgers in series opener in tight game
Philadelphia defeats Los Angeles 7 to 5 with a 9 run sixth inning, Luzinski and Coy homered for the Phillies. Garber earned the win, Susa took the loss. Standings show Philadelphia up 1-0 in the series as play continues in week’s schedule. Next games include Kansas City at New York and Philadelphia at Los Angeles with possible games if necessary.
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Oklahoma coach Switzer eyes trip to Texas game
Kansas City AP report says No. 2 Oklahoma coach Barry Switzer plans to travel with the Sooners for the Texas game, weather or not, if he is able. The rivalry matchup remains in focus as conditions threaten the plans.
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Ladybirds Triumph Over Paris In Key Conference Game
North Callaway’s Ladybirds edged Paris 13 7 in a Lewis and Clark Conference clash as Alicia Hickman drove in three runs with a two out bases loaded double and Judy Vaughn, Carol Winingear, Shelly Lubbers also contributing. Robin Hunt earned the win as NC dropped Paris 24-12 in the junior varsity.
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Missouri School For the Deaf
Fulton
Crocker
St. Elizabeth
Mexico man Don Manning wins Ledger football contest
The Ledger announces Don Manning of Mexico as the first clear winner of this season's football contest. He missed only two of twenty picks, with upset wins by Missouri Syracuse Washington and Atlanta aiding his top score. Entries require name address city and phone. deadline is noon Saturday. three ballots per week.
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R-2 Girls Win League Opener in Volleyball
Montgomery County R-2 volleyball opened East Missouri Conference play with two wins over Wellsville Meddletown R-1. The varsity improved to 3-1 after a 15-9 10-45 15-11 victory. Jagvees also moved to 3-1 with a 15-1 15-4 win. They host Mark Twain Thursday at 7 p.m. Baseball: Willie McCovey wins NL Comeback of the Year after a 39-year-old veteran season with the Giants, hitting .280 with 28 homers and 86 RBIs.
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Luzinski Strengthens Phils Lead with Two-Run Homer
In Los Angeles Greg Luzinski powered the Phillies to a 7-5 win over the Dodgers to take a 1-0 lead in the NLCS. Luzinski warned Los Angeles that if they fail Wednesday the series is over, while Dodgers manager Lasorda and star players reacted to the pivotal contest. The Phillies rallied from a 5-1 deficit and took the game in dramatic fashion as relievers Garber and McGraw held the Dodgers scoreless, with Schmidt delivering the go-ahead hit in the ninth after Sosa faltered.
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Hunter and Holtzman Forgotten Men Face Royals Opener
Yankees prepare for the AL playoff opener against Kansas City as Catfish Hunter and Ken Holtzman, longtime playoff veterans, are marked as unlikely to pitch. Hunter awaits a doctor’s verdict on pitching feasibility this season while Holtzman is not planned for use, having limited action and uncertain form after a strained season.
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Mexico Net Girls Edge Close With Fulton Loss
Mexico Bulldog tennis girls show improvement in a 5-4 defeat to Fulton as each side split six singles matches. Tony OConnor and Mindy Marshal won in singles for Mexico, while Hill and Cottey fell in two tough sets. Doubles were split with Robley Fuemmeler winning the final point for Mexico. Junior varsity dominated by Fulton, Mexico’s Scheuler won 8-5.
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Royals Pitcher Paul Splittorff Faces Playoff Start
Kansas City pitcher Paul Splittorff learned he would start the AL playoff opener against the Yankees. His mother Bettye doubted the move saying his 16–4 record was not good enough, while Splittorff joked his mom is terrific yet unaware of baseball.
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Kansas City
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