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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1975

Page

11

Paris Faces Fayette In Homecoming Clash On Friday

The Paris High School Coyotes, 3 3, and Fayette, 2 4, clash in a Fayette league game as Paris eyes a momentum shift. Coach Gerald Mansfield notes the importance of fighting back after three straight losses while Paris counters Fayette size with injuries and a hopeful revival.

Coyotes Lewis and Clark Fayette Gerald Mansfield iIt Mansfield Paris Craig Morgan Scott Houchins

Ledgerland football previews highlight skid and injuries

Ledgerland previews note Montgomery Co R-2 seeks first varsity win after two early victories. Mark Twain sits 0-5-1, snapping a five game slide with a tie against Van-Far. North Callaway Thunderbirds ride four straight wins but miss game due to concussions. David Kendrick and Dennis Kendrick listed doubtful. Mansfield adjusts Coyotes offense and defense to counter Fayette size.

Montgomery Co R-2 Mark Twain Van-Far North Callaway Thunderbirds Missouri School For the Deaf Will David Kendrick Dennis Kendrick

Centralia Eyes Upset Against Sizeable Bowling Green

Centralia coach Ted Michael says his 3-3 Panthers race Friday night with Bowling Green ready despite a four game skid. Injuries thin the line and two interior blockers are out, prompting plans to rely on more passing while tightening punt return defense.

Centralia Ted Michael Panthers Bowling Green Michael Paris Dwight Fay Jim Denham Rod Kaiser Mike Forsee

Thunderbirds host winless Westran before Marceline clash

Westran visits North Callaway as Westran (0-5) provides a tuneup before the Lewis and Clark Conference showdown with Marceline. North Callaway coach Jim Blacklock warns against looking ahead while hoping for balance against the visitors. Key players Randy Wilson and Danny Denton may miss due to injuries, but improvement remains a focus as the Thunderbirds aim to build on four straight wins.

Thunderbirds Lewis and Clark Westran Hornets North Callaway Marceline Jim Blacklock Paris Blacklock Randy Wilson Danny Denton

Mark Twain Tigers face Knox County after tough tie with Van-Far

Mark Twain battled Van-Far to a 22-point fourth-quarter surge that forced a tie as Knox County edged Clark County for its first win. Coach Paul Blackard praised team effort and discipline while warning of Knox County’s improved health and passing threat. The Tigers aim to sustain momentum with a tougher challenge Friday night.

Tigers Van-Far Mark Twain Knox County Tiger Paul Blackard Ean Blackard Knox Co Clark County

Van-Far eyes Warrenton after rally vs Mark Twain

Van-Far Indians seek consistency on offense as they visit Warrenton despite a 2-3-1 season and a late rally against Mark Twain. Sophomore tackle Jim Howdeshell returns from injury, while coach Bob Groff aims to replicate late-quarter scoring earlier in games. Basketball note follows with Walt Frazier renegotiating a five-year, $2 million deal with the Knicks.

Warrenton Indians Jim Howdeshell Groff NEW York Walt Frazier New York Knicks Knicks

Mexico Girls Tennis Edged Twice by Jefferson City Jays

Mexico high school fell 1-8 to Jefferson City in varsity play and 4-5 in junior varsity. Coach Elien Wilson noted the Jays are a stronger team this season while Dianne Young won her singles match 6-3 6-3. Doubles saw close losses and Mexico battled to the end in a darkness-shortened JV set.

Jefferson City Mexico Bulldog Jays Dianne Young Sharon Rockemann Dianne Miss Young Barb James Sarah Dawson Marianne Graue Mary Adams Tonya Cockrell Susan Dawson Kelly Williams Mark Ann Kimble Therese Rankin Chris Holtkamp James Graue Dawson-Watts Young-Cockrell Dawson-Kimble Rankin-Williams Rockemann-Holtkamp Midge Blue Theresa Norris Ann Farnen Julie Cook Cindy Strouse Jan Chaney Chris Cottey Mindy Marshall Cain Marshall Jamie Nielsen Miss Cottey Miss Marshall Nielsen- Blue Farnen- Strouse

World Series Game Summaries Highlight Boston and Cincinnati Clash

The report outlines multiple World Series games with Boston and Cincinnati trading leads and runs. Key players include Fisk, Eastwick, Bench, and Gullett, with tainted box scores showing final tallies and pitching decisions across Games 2 to 4 and references to upcoming Game five.

Boston Bringham Bourbon Glee McEnaney Eastwick Lee Drago Fisk Raeek Rete Tiant Norman Borbon C.carroll Bench L—Norman Cleveland Cinsinnati Gullett

Tiant Baffles Reds In Game 4 To Tie World Series

Luis Tiant delivered a masterful 9 inning effort at Riverfront Stadium, guiding the Boston Red Sox to a 5-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Boston erased an early two-run deficit with a five-run fourth inning and held on despite late Reds pressure, leveling the best-of-seven at 2-2.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Riverfront Stadium Luis Tiant Boston Reds Houdini Tiant Red Sox Darrell Johnson Reggie Cleveland Don Gullett Riverfront Fenway Park Cincinnati Thunder Sox Fred Norman Johnson Luis César ‘Geronimo Ed Armbrister Pete Rose Ken Griffey Fred Lynn Joe Morgan Carl Yastrzemski Fisk Yastrzemski Griffey Johnny Bench Dwight Evans Rick Burleson Dave Concepcion Geronimo Carlton Fisk

Montgomery Co Wildcats Prepare for First Victory Bid at MMA

Montgomery Co R 2 Wildcats, 0-6, clash with Missouri Military Academy, 0-5, in Mexico on Saturday. Coach Greg Wilson emphasizes restoring football fundamentals over opponent focus as key to ending the winless stretch. injuries to Keith Meyers and Brian Englemann loom, while Kerry Meyer and Roger Haas return to action. If they win, it could spark the rest of the schedule. if not, they will keep plugging away toward that first win.

Kirksville Rock Bridge Mexico Montgomery Co Wilson Wildcats Keith Meyers Brian Englemann Colonels Kerry Meyer Roger Haas

Henry Marshall Sets Missouri Receiving Record in Win Over Oklahoma State

Henry Marshall caught seven passes for 209 yards and two touchdowns as Missouri beat Oklahoma State 41-14. The performance earned him Big Eight Offensive Player of the Week honors alongside Steve Pisarkiewicz, in a game that showcased a record 408 passing yards by Missouri.

Columbia Henry Marshall Missouri Tigers Oklahoma State Marshall Big Eight Steve Pisarkiewicz Steve Tiger Pisarkiewicz Kansas Mizzou Notre Dame Mark Miller Henry

Colts To Play Saturday At Hawthorne Heights

The Mexico Colts schedule a trio of Saturday football games at Hawthorne Heights starting 1 p.m. with the nine year old red and white squads, followed by the intermediate red and white at 2 30 p.m. and the large red and white at 4 p.m. Each game features four six minute quarters, with the team having practiced weekly since September and planning a November bowl game. Head coaches include C T Allen, Tom Wells, Alan Ramsey, Don Patton, Bob Marty, and Nate Jackson.

Mexico Hawthorne Heights Colts C.T. Allen Tom Wells Alan Ramsey Don Patton Bob Marty Nate Jackson

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