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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1975

Page

9

Fulton Edges Mexico In Low Scoring Classic

Mexico’s bid for a Mid State Conference upset ends in a 9-7 defeat at Fulton. Key plays include Ron Vaughn’s 45 yard punt return for Fulton and Johnny Fry’s 54 yard catch and point after, with Mexico’s Final drive thwarted by a Dunavant interception and a late incomplete pass.

Mexico Bulldogs Mexico Art Seals Bulldog Fulton Ron Vaughn Jeff Pittman Hornets Vaughn Johnny Fry Dunavant Terry Ray Pittman

Turnovers Spark Marceline Shutout of North Callaway

In a Lewis and Clark Conference game Marceline beat North Callaway 24 to 0 as NorCal turnovers and miscues paved the way. Marceline's Sam Guthrie scored twice and Jeff Pennick added a TD as the Tigers capitalized on a bad snap and a muffed kickoff to take a 12-0 lead and never trailed. NorCal rushed for 102 yards while Marceline totaled 234 on the ground. NorCal resumes league play at Salisbury. Marceline clinches at least a tie for the title.

Kingdom City North Callaway Thunderbirds Lewis and Clark Marceline T-Birds Tigers NorCal North Callaway Sam Guthrie Jeff Pennick Thunderbirds Tiger Guthrie Thunderbird Pennick Orville Galbreath Kirk Lawson Gary Reichers Danny Denton Reichers Denton Salisbury

Inexperience Costly As Wildcats Fall To MSD

Montgomery Co R-2 coach Greg Wilson blamed inexperience for a 53-0 loss to Missouri School for the Deaf, the Wildcats' eighth defeat in nine games. MSD raced ahead 16-4 in the first quarter, built a 24-0 halftime lead, and pulled away with 23 third-quarter points. Wildcat Kerry Meyer gained 61 yards on 15 carries, while MSD’s Rick Ward accounted for two rushing TDs, a passing TD, and 107 rushing yards on 15 carries. Ward also had four conversions as MSD rolled to the win and Montgomery prepared for a bye week before facing Van-Far.

Montgomery Criy Missouri School For the Deaf Montgomery Co R-2 Greg Wilson Eagles Wildcat Kerry Meyer MSD Rick Ward Ward Wilson Wildcats Van-Far

Paris Coyotes blow past Salisbury in 34-19 win

Paris builds explosive lead as Morgan rushes for 165 yards and three scores while Williams connects twice for 93 yards and two TDs. The Coyotes dominate with 296 total yards to Salisbury's 174, improving to 4-3 overall and 1-2-1 in Lewis and Clark Conference with two games left.

Paris Salisbury Coyotes

Monroe City Back Harasses Centralia Panthers 26-0

Keith Hendrix scored three times on a single play and added a 34 yard run as Monroe City defeated Centralia 26-0 in a Clarence Cannon Conference clash. Centralia outgained the Panthers 178-164 on the ground but suffered three fumbles and six straight losses, as Monroe City improved to 5-3 and 4-2 in CCC while Centralia fell to 1-4. Jamie Armentrout led Centralia with 56 rushing yards on eight carries.

Monroe City Keith Hendrix Centralia Clarence Cannon Panthers Hendrix Tom Spalding Jamie Armentrout

Mark Twain Falls to South Shelby in 39-0 rout

South Shelby, ranked eighth in Class 2A, blew open a 20-0 first-quarter lead and never looked back as senior fullback Phil Saunders ran for 127 yards and four touchdowns. Saunders scored from 89 and 25 yards, with teammate Mike Milner adding a 19-yard scamper. Mark Twain, missing Brad Whitaker to flu, struggled on offense, with quarterback Kirk Morehead throwing three interceptions and the Tigers totaling 56 rushing yards.

Mark Twain Tigers Clarence Cannon South Shelby Phil Saunders Cardinals Tigers Mark Twain Saunders Mike Milner S. Milner Blackard Brad Whitaker Bobby Fry Brian Coleman Fry Kirk Morehead Macon

Missouri Prep Football Scores Snapshot

AP brief lists numerous high school football results across Missouri and nearby states. Notable entries include Shelby at Memphis 6 and Aurora 41 over Carl Junction 38, plus Jefferson City 34 over Paseo and Rockhurst 39 over KC Southeast.

Missouri Prep Associated Press Shelby Memphis Aya West Plains Bee Richmond Migginsville St. Joseph Shawnee Kan Rees Harrisanville Warrans Willow Springsby Thayer Salem Houston Aurora Carl Junction T -Lockwood Golden City Nor Marshall Brookfield I Lathrop Plattsburga Parkwood Kickapool Louisiana Highland Borgia Lutheran North Columbia Hickman Jr Wannibal Poplar Blut Dexter Carrolltan Oak Grove Monet Vernon Greenwood Fail Grove Hamilton Holt Rockhurst K.C. Southeast

Van-Far offense fragile after 9-0 loss to Bowling Green

Van-Far coach Bob Groff laments poor offense after a 9-0 loss to Bowling Green. The Indians managed 64 total yards with six passing, two turnovers leading to BG scores, while standout Van-Far defense held firm despite three fumbles and one interception. Running back David Clithero led with 40 yards on 16 carries as the team eyes Missouri School for the Deaf next week.

Bob Groff Groff Bowling Green Bobcatts Van Eddie Lanier Indians Merle Charlton Don Holt Van-Far Carl Ehrlich Martin Keller Gross David Clithero Missouri School For the

Pro Picker Predicts Giants Over St Louis Upset

AP Sports writer HAL BOCK reports on the Pro Picker's NFL predictions, including an upset by the New York Giants over St Louis and other games. The column notes past upsets like Buffalo over Giants and Green Bay over Dallas, with picks featuring Cincinnati, Denver, Miami, and more.

Giants St. Louis Hal Bock New York Mr. Webster New York Giants Buffalo Bills Green Bay Dallas Cowboys Houston N.Y. Giants Buffalo N.Y

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