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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1976

Page

7

Paris Option Attack Swamps Mark Twain

Paris quarterback Mitch Williams ran 12 times for 129 yards and three rushing touchdowns and threw for another as Paris beat Mark Twain 48 to 0. Williams led an option offense that overwhelmed a Tigers defense in a 27-point third quarter. Mark Twain's early lead vanished after injuries to Jon Colombe and Bobby Fry weakened both sides.

Paris Mark Twain Paul Blackard Tigers Coyote Blackard Mitch Williams Coyotes Williams Allen Breid Randy Bergthold Ken Hollingsworth Carl Forbis Lee Bergthold Randy Jon Colombe Bobby Fry

Jefferson City Jays Rout Mexico Bulldogs 34 0

Jefferson City built a 34 to 0 lead over Mexico after a scoreless first half as the Jays pulled away with two third quarter and three fourth quarter touchdowns. Mexico struggled offensively with no first downs in the second half and multiple turnovers. Next up, Mexico faces Columbia Rock Bridge at home next Friday.

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Centralia Dominates Moberly as Armentrout Races Late

Centralia kept its 1976 season rolling with a 36-21 victory over Moberly. Fullback Jamie Armentrout sparked the offense with a 61-yard kickoff and a strong rushing attack as Art Collens added multiple TDs and two-point plays to cushion a 22-7 halftime lead.

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Bad Night For Royals as 18-3 Loss Stuns Fans

Whitey Herzog ejected in third as Kansas City falls 18-3 to Minnesota after trailing 4-0. Royals have dropped 10 of 12 while Oakland’s loss narrows the West lead to five. Mets top Cards 4-3 on Bud Harrelson infield hit in seventh.

Whitey Herzog Kansas City Royals Minnesota Twins Royals Herzog Oakland A's Texas Rangers Kansas City Mets Cards Bud Harrelson St. Louis Mickey Lolich Skip Lockwood Bob Anodaca

Key NorCal Score Dooms Montgomery

North Callaway shut out Montgomery County R-2 26 to 0 as the Thunderbirds capitalized on three Wildcats fumbles. David Christian led North Callaway with 140 rushing yards on 13 carries, while Orville Galbreath added 97 yards on 14 carries and scored in the fourth quarter.

T-Birds Wilson North Callaway David Christian Thunderbirds Larry Bedford Bedford Wildcat T-Bird Montgomery David Vaughn Orville Galbreath Galbreath Jim Blacklock Christian Thunderbird

Sturgeon Boy and Girls Open 2-0 With Wins

The Sturgeon Bulldogs both baseball and softball teams improved to 2-0 at Madison. In baseball, Sturgeon edged Madison 2-1 as David Apel pitched a four hitter with seven strikeouts and Jeff Dawson and Apel drove in unearned runs. In softball, Sturgeon routed Madison 14-4 behind Julie Spene five hits and Rhonda Turpin homering and adding two singles.

Madison Sturgeon Bulldogs Bulldogs Little Dixie David Apel Sturgeon Jeff Dawson Apel Julie Spene Rhonda Turpin Buldges

Ledger Scores and Weekend Baseball Results

Ledger scoreboard shows New York and Chicago leading in baseball with partial scores and rain postponements. Friday and Saturday games include Montreal, Pittsburgh, and San Francisco results, plus prep scores from Waynesville to Jefferson City with numerous varsity showdowns and standings.

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Archibald Traded From Kings To Nets In Nba Swap

Nate Archibald star guard for the Kansas City Kings is traded to the New York Nets in a swap that also sends guard Brian Tay and center Jim Eakins plus the Nets 1977 and 1978 first round picks to the Kings. Archibald, nicknamed Tiny, has long wished to finish his career in New York, his hometown.

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Palmyra Cruises Past Van-Far in Friday Fight

Palmyra handily defeated Van-Far 33-0 as coach Hob Groff praised the Indians after a dominant performance on their home field. The Palmyra squad showcased a powerful offense and solid defense throughout the game.

Palmyra Van-Far Hob Groff

Community Trojans sweep Wellsville doubleheader 2-1 and 9-4

Community R-6 Trojans, 3-0, overcame just seven hits in a Friday doubleheader against Wellsville-Middletown R-1 to win 2-1 and 9-4. Brad Cox earned the first win with 11 strikeouts in five innings, while Mike Sims and Anthony LaRue delivered two-run singles.

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Bell Rain Worries MU Before USC Showdown

Missouri coach Al Onofrio frets over Ricky Bell and USC with rain likely to dampen the Tigers passing game. Bell and USC pose a tough test after a 256 yard outing against Duke, with Purdue the only defense to limit him below 100 yards last season.

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