Flu Hits Mexico Bulldogs Starters Ahead of Hannibal Opener
Four probable Mexico starters Gary McFarland Dick Barnes Paul Janke and Warren Nordwald missed practice due to flu leaving their status for tonight's game with Hannibal in doubt. Back Russ Williams is out with a sprained back. Hannibal's Rod Knepp Greg Nesbitt Richard Renner and Steve Rampy provide challenge as Pirates seek revenge after last season's 30 14 defeat. Rampy leads Hannibal with quarterback experience and strong defense.
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Cunningham Has His Day In Court
Billy Cunningham faces a contempt hearing in Winston-Salem as a court dispute over his ABA contract with Spirits of St. Louis collides with claims he will join the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers. The Munchak Corp. says a three year deal remains in force. others say Cunningham has signed with Philadelphia for 1974-75.
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Bulldogs Begin Wishbone Season Against Hannibal
Mexico high school football launches under head coach Art Seals with a switch to the wishbone offense. The Bulldogs face Hannibal at 8 p.m. in Hawthorne Heights, relying on a fleet backfield including Mike Long Billy Fry and Ron Snell to execute the triple option and outpace the defense.
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Two Powerhouses Dominate Preseason Football Rankings
Columbia Hickman and Jefferson City top The Ledger's preseason gridiron poll in mid-Missouri. Hickman led with 12 first place votes and 150 points, while Jefferson City trailed by nine points after strong showings. Mexico Chillicothe Hellas Rock Bridge Sedalia Fulton Marshall Centralia fill the rest of the top ten as teams navigate a shifting 1974 outlook.
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