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Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1970

Page

4

Jays Triumph in 40-6 City Title Clash Over Mexico Bulldogs

Jefferson City Jays overpower the Mexico Bulldogs 40 to 6 to close their conference season with a 6 0 record. Key plays featured Jay quarterback Gevecker and fullback Hopkins, while Mexico struggling for scoring on offense and defense.

Jefferson City Julian Beever Jefferson City Jays Central Missouri Mexico Bulldogs Jeff Fine Ted Bulldogs Mark Nordwald Jays Mike Hopkins Shyard Mexico Jim Delong

Speed Is Clay's Main Concern in Atlanta Fight

ATLANTA AP There is debate whether Muhammad Ali retains speed to beat Jerry Quarry two days before his 5 round bout at the Allmourning Municipal Auditorium. Governor Lester Maddox opposes the bout citing no boxing commission in Georgia. Ali expected to weigh 205-210 pounds with Quarry around 198 as the retired champ seeks return to the ring in a fight seen as a real title test by some observers.

Atlanta Maham Mad Ali Lester Maddox Maddox Moscow State of Georgia Jerry Quarry Allmourning Georgia Santa Municipal Auditorium Ali Quar Folley Quarry

Wide World of Sports Replay: Rocky Marciano Cassius Clay bout

Sports schedule lists Channel 23 coverage of a computerized world championship bout between Rocky Marciano and Cassius Clay. Also notes St. Louis Blues at Angeles Kings, college football review, and NFL games including Browns Dolphins Chiefs Cowboys Rams Vikings with listed channels and times.

Rocky Marciano Cassius- Clay St. Louis Bs Angeles Kings St. Louis Cardinals New York Giants Kansas City Chiefs Dallas Cowboys Los Angeles Rams Minnesota Vikings

Idaho State Plays Weber State Minus 14 Players

OGDEN Utah AP Idaho State University football meets Weber State in a Big Sky clash without 14 Black players. Coach Ed Cavanaugh planned to meet on Sunday to decide possible reinstatements as the players publish a statement alleging discrimination by ISU coaches.

Ogden Utah Idaho State University Weber State Colege Big Sky Ed Cavanaugh ISU

Pro Hockey Results and Tonight's Schedule

Buffalo defeats Detroit 4 to 3 while St. Louis and Vancouver tie 1 1. Pittsburgh edges California 3. Philadelphia at Montreal Chicago at Toronto New York at Minnesota St. Louis at Los Angeles on tap tonight.

THE Ney Buffalo Detroit St. Louis Vancouver Pittsburgh California Philadelphia Montreal Chicago Toronto New York Minnesota Los Angeles

Paris Coyote Comeback Falls in 18 18 Tie with Knox County

Paris fought back from a 12 0 half to force an 18 18 tie with Knox County Eagles in a CCC conference game. Knox County’s 75 yard kickoff return in the final minutes tied the score as Paris fell short of a conference win. Coaches praised solid defense and late scoring drives by Dave Crane Rick Thompson and Ed Threlkeld among others.

Paris Knox County Eagles Coyotes Eagles Knox County Coyote Nelson Pyle Kit Mauzy Jim Joyce Brian Ahern Rick Thompson Dave Crane Crane Ahern Pyle Ed Threlkeld Craig Hufty Tim Harrison Charlie Scott South Shelby Centralia

Buffs and Tigers Set For Crucial Conference Showdown

Missouri hosts Colorado in a pivotal 1969 Big Eight clash. A 60,000 crowd is expected for a 1:30 kickoff as both teams seek a springboard win after rough falls. Missouri returns co captain Nip Weisenfels from knee surgery while Colorado relies on Jim Bratten and Paul Arendt in a battle featuring Ward Walsh, John Tarver, Cliff Branch, and Mel Gray.

Columbia Missouri Colorado Buffaloes Kansas State Oklahoma Ol Mizzou Nebraska Notre Boulder Tigertown Tigers Tiger Dan Devine Bengal Mizzou Nip Weisenfels Sam Britts Roger Yanko Notre Dame Britts Yankowko Weisenfels Eddie Crowder Golden Buffs Jim Bratten Bratten Paul Arendt Ward Walsh John Tarver Cliff Branch Mel Gray Branch

Mexico Mat Team Opens Practice

The Mexico High School wrestling team will begin practice Monday under assistant coach J R Howelne in preparation for the first match on November 25. The squad, led by head coach Gooch since 1964, aims to avenge last season's 4 6 7 0 record and features a large group of seniors and promising juniors and sophomores. All interested boys should meet in the gym after school Monday to organize this year’s team.

Mexico High Schdal J.R.I1 Howeiine Gooch MHS Goodys Las Ing Houchins Pnd Brice Copland Robert Denham Ken Hake Bruce Hodges Tony Jesse Mike Willer Mark Rogers Jay Leigh Ratdy Smith Elurting Drew Diederich John Long James Y Blennis Alan Snook Shuck Worstell de Iis Ardell Gary Miller Lary Worstell Mexico Sedalia Smith Cotton Tigers Rome Columbia

Centralia Panthers Suffer Crushing Defeat by South Shelby

The Centralia Panthers were crushed 51 to 0 by the South Shelby Cardinals. South Shelby, ranked third in the state, raced to a 30 point lead by the end of the first quarter and extended it through the third, while Centralia managed no offensive points. South Shelby totaled 369 rushing yards to Centralia’s 141. passing was nil for Centralia with three completions on 14 attempts. Next week Centralia travels to Center to face Mark Twain.

Centralia Centralia Panthers South Shelby Cardinals South Shelby Panthers Cardinals Steve Dean Mike Lorey Cardinal Greg Morton Garh Wilt South Shelby Mark Twain Ctr Centralia South Shelby

Football scores from area games across Missouri

Van-Far at St. Francis Borgia. North Shelby at Missouri Military. Jefferson City 38 Mexico 6. Sedalia 20 Kansas City Lillis 7. South Shelby 61 Centralia 0. Louisiana 34 Monroe City 0. MSD 37 Bowling Green 6. Helias 39 Waynesville 0. Wentworth 10 Kemper 7. Fulton 35 Moberly 22. North Callaway 19 Fayette. Palmyra 46 Mark Twain 22. Hickman 18 Hannibal 0. Paris 18 Knox County 18.

St. Francis Borgia Shelby Missouri Jefferson City Mexico Sedalia K.C. Lillis South Shelby Centralia Louisiana Monroe City MSD Bowling Green Helias Waynesville Wentworth Kemper Fulton Moberly North Callaway Fayette Palmyra Mark Twain Hickman Hannibal Paris Knox County

Twins Farm Director Killed in South Dakota Crash

Sherry Robertson, farm director and vice president of the Minnesota Twins, was killed Friday when his car left a South Dakota road and struck a tree.

Houghton, S.D Sherry Robertson Minnesota Twins South Dakota

Mets Look For Third Baseman

The Mets seek a new third baseman, likely rookie Tim Foli, as Joe Foy is sold to Tidewater. Transactions ripple through MLB rosters ahead of Los Angeles winter meetings, with players moving between Milwaukee St Louis Washington Baltimore Atlanta Chicago New York Detroit and others.

New York Mets Mets Joe Foy Tidewater Foy New York Kansas City Amos Otis Bob Johnson Otis Tim Foli Los Angeles Tommy Joe Moore Moore Way Pompano Beach Fla Milwaukee Gerry McNertney St. Louis Carl Taylor Jim Ellis McNertney Brewers McNulty Iowa Timberlake Jacksonvie Washington Rich Scheinblum Cleveland Wichita American Association Scheinblum Senators Cisco Carlos Denver Baltimore Orioles al Severinsen San Diego Padres Severinsen Rochester Atlanta Braves Jimmie Hall Dick Grant Tom Kelly Fall Braves Chicago Cubs Chicago White Sox Tucson Pacific Coast Don Secrist Jim Redman Ossie Blanco Dennis Deck Ken Frailing Stan Perzanowski New York Yankees Rich Bladt J Joe Paciwa Syracuse Tim O’connell Rusty Torres Detroit Wayne Redmond Philadelphia Phillies Bill Laxton Eugene, Ore

Thunderbirds Clinch Homecoming Victory at North Callaway

North Callaway celebrates a 19 to 6 homecoming win over Fayette as Joe Magruder and Loren Hume score in the first half and Greg Hobson Jan adds key yardage. Jana Trammel is crowned homecoming queen with Harvey Sydenstricker as escort. next up is Warrenton.

Auxvasse North Calla Eadh Northway Callaway iHume Fayette Endeds Thunderbirds Thunderbird Jana Trammel North Callaway Harvey Sydenstricker Fayette Joe Magruder Ron Atkinson Nor-Cal Loren Hume Falcon Darrell Gaines Falcons Hobson Magruder Sydenstricker Bruce Graham Ted Behan Warrenton

Louisiana Bulldogs blank Monroe City 34 0 in showdown

Louisiana dominated Monroe City with a 34 to 0 victory at home. Greg Farris led the Bulldogs with two late TD runs of five and three yards and finished with 170 rushing yards on 32 carries. Teammates Tom Ward Bill Jordan and Don Grimes added scoring runs as Louisiana totaled 367 rushing yards and did not attempt a pass. The hosts led 12 0 at halftime and next host Ft Zumwalt while Monroe City heads to Knox County.

Louisiana Louisiana Bulldogs Monroe Greg Farris Tom Ward Bill Jordan Don Grimes Bulldogs Ft. Zumwalt Montgo City Knox ‘County

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