This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1972
Page
4
Mexico Bulldogs improved to 4-1 behind a stubborn defense and timely scoring as Jim Hotop and John Sparks led a balanced attack. Sedalia Smith Cotton, 2-3, struggled with turnovers and big plays, falling behind early and never recovering.
Cowboys coach Tom Landry says now is the time to move as Dallas, coming off a loss to Green Bay, faces Terry Bradshaw and the Pittsburgh Steelers in a key early season game at Texas Stadium. Dolphins and Jets also chase early conference lead in New York.
St Louis quarterback Cuozzo returns as starter against his former Minnesota Vikings in a 2:05 p.m. EDT game at Metropolitan Stadium before 47,900 fans. He carries an ankle injury and faces a defensively strong Vikings defense. Cardinals aim to improve after a 1-2 start with limited offense and multiple QBs sidelined by flu and injuries.
Len Dawson is listed questionable as the Kansas City Chiefs prepare to face the Cleveland Browns. Backup Mike Livingston impressed last week with three TD passes and a 51 yard run in a win over Denver. Podolak and Otis Taylor are noted Chiefs playmakers while Ed Podolak may miss time with an ankle injury and rookie Jeff Kinney eyes action after a standout Nebraska career.
Macon Tigers rushed for 377 yards and four touchdowns to overwhelm Centralia Panthers on homecoming Friday night. Steve Wells broke a 56 yard run, John Blackston added a 24 yard TD, and Wells later ran 57 yards for another score. Centralia showed late life with a 17 yard pass from Greg Sewell to Gary Burnett, but failed on the extra point.
AL managers dislike the playoffs as Billy Martin and Dick Williams lead the Tigers and A's in a tense opener. Martin sticks with Mickey Lolich, Williams counters with Catfish Hunter. Al Kaline, 37, leads Detroit with an 11 game streak as Oakland plans to start John Odom if needed. The series moves from Oakland to Detroit with games scheduled Monday and Tuesday.
NL powerhouses Reds face Pirates in Pittsburgh at noon on May 8 and 10. Tigers vs A’s in Oakland at 3 p.m. Also Notre Dame vs Michigan State in East Lansing at 12 30 p.m. on February 3 and 17. Demolition derby at 4 p.m. plus Pendleton Roundup. Sunday pro football features Chiefs at Browns at noon, Cardinals vs Vikings at 1 p.m., and 49ers at Rams in progress. NCAA Highlights at 1 p.m. and 11 15 p.m.. MU reports Oklahoma State Nebraska at 11 20 p.m.. Grambling vs Tennessee State at midnight.
Van-Far, after losing Kerry Hesse, rode opportunistic defense and turnovers to topple Warrenton 14-8. Warrenton struck first with Bob Knittel 23 yard TD. Van-Far answered with Steve Trower 17 yard run and QB sneak. A coffin corner punt and two goal line stands sealed the win for Van-Far.
Pirates' Steve Blass and Reds' Don Gullett, both nervous before the opening Game 1, face an afternoon start in Three Rivers Stadium as rain threatens. Blass carries a 19 win season and 2.48 ERA, while Gullett, hampered by hepatitis this summer, seeks his playoff form after past success against Pittsburgh. Roberto Clemente leads the Pirates in a strong team batting effort.
In Columbia Hickman Kewpies toppled Jefferson City 14 to 13 to snap a six year skid. A late Jays field goal attempt went wide with five seconds left. Coach Pete Adkins suffered his first Columbia defeat in 15 years as Hickman claimed a rare upset.
Marceline's Tigers opened with two first quarter TDs on long runs then added a third in the third and two more in the fourth to beat visiting Missouri Military Academy 33 6. Key plays featured Kirk Downing 40 yard TD, Dave Murray 38 yard TD, and a late Matt Courtney statue of liberty score for Marceline.
A compilation of prep football results across Missouri with teams such as Bolivar Marshfield Houston Thayer Brookfield Maberly Lathrop Northerne Louisiana Knox County Washington Pacific Palmyra Mark Twain Greenfield Mier C cawson Mid Buchanan Festus St Pius Fox Windsor Country Day Bowling Green Union St. Clair Jefferson City Helios Ma Richmond Boonville Wigginsville Wentworth North Shelby Paris Appleton City Osceola Mexico Sedalia Hickman Jeff City South Shelby Monroe City Nodaway Holl Macon Centralia Kemper Military Westran Adrian Cass Midway Maryville Owensville Hermann Princeton Stanberry Versailles Fulton Hannibal Camdenton Gulstate Bishop Miege Southwest Oak Park Winnetonka Baytown Truman Grandview Lee's Summit Fort Osage Belton Excelsior Springs St. Joseph Benton Liberty St. Plus Lillis Pembroke Country Day Shawnee Cameron Bethany Unionville Kahoka Butler Harrisonville Marceline Missouri ty.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.