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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1972

Page

4

Mexico Bulldogs Offensive Struggles in 12-0 Defeat

Mexico's wishbone offense stalled, mustering four first downs and 94 yards as Hellas Crusaders capitalized on mistakes to win 12-0. Key moments included an interception return, two Mexico fumbles, and late fourth quarter pressure, with coach Art Seals noting need for better blocking and experience for sophomores.

Rob Tanenbaum Jefferson City Mexico John Sparks Sparks Hellas Matt Maesaing Bulldogs Adrian Adriano Vogel Bulldog Helias Crusaders Art Seals Mike Long Steve Sparks Groves Seals

Converted QB Twellman leads Bobcats past North Callaway 14-8

AUXVASSE Bowling Green halfback Gene Twellman, filling in at quarterback, threw an 18 yard TD in the second quarter to spark Bowling Green over North Callaway 14-8. Starter Jim Tatterson left with an injury early, and Mark Atkinson left the game with a shoulder issue late. All scoring occurred in the first half as the Bobcats won on the road.

Auxvasse Bowling Green Gene Twellman Twellman Bobcats North Callaway Thunderbirds Mark Atkinson Jim Tatterson

Beaman Extends Lead in St Louis Golf Classic

AT NORWOOD HILLS ST LOUIS AP Deane Beman widened his lead to two strokes with a 67 that featured six birdies as he seeks his first PGA title of the year. Lee Trevino carded a 68 to stay within two of Beman while Don Bies moved to third with a 68 after a birdie filled front nine. Bob Goalby stood fourth at 135, with Toscano Glenz Moody and Schroeder at 136.

ST. Louis Deane Beman Don Bies Lee Trevino Beman Professional Golfers Association Norwood Hills Country Club Trevino Seattle Pro Bies Bernan Bies Bob Goalby Harry Toscano David Glenz Orville Moody John Schroeder

Troy Dumps Montgomery 12-8 in Baseball

The Montgomery County Wildcats fall to Troy Trojans 12-8 in Hawk Point after a 7-0 start. Ron Dickson drives in three for Troy, Steve Creache goes the distance for the win, while Danny Green and Rob Bohmeier split relief for Montgomery County. EMO conference mark drops to 1-3.

Hawk Foint Montgomery County Troy Trojans Wildcats Trojans Ronnie Dickson Terry Kapple Troy Steve Creache Danny Green Rob Bohmeier Hawk Point Montgomery City

Missouri Prep Football Scores From The AP List

Rockhurst 46 Westport 17 and many small-school results across Missouri. Scores include Oak Park 34 Chrismania and Clinton 19, plus varied showings from Raytown South, Plattsburg, Camdenton, Mountain Grove, and more across the state and neighboring Iowa and Oklahoma teams.

Missouri HS Associated Press Rockhurst Westport Oak Park Chrismania Ruskin Raytown South Grandview An Cow Platte City Plattsburg St. Joseph Benton Savanah & Lebanon Balivar Nerih Shelby Kahoka Holden Clinton Camdenton California Greenweed Jasper Mountain Grove Houston East Newton Willard Rolla Flat River Central Thayer Doniphan Center Truman Park Hill van Horn & Lillis Richmond Pius X Northeast Kearney DeKalb O ' Smithville Gast Buchanan

Louisiana Attack Grounds Van-Far in 27-0 rout

Louisiana bulldogs blanked Van-Far 27-0 in Clarence Cannon Conference play, gaining 368 yards to 126 for the Indians. John Allen scored a five-yard TD, Curtis Davis added two scores, Ed Davis and Davis also found the end zone, with Larry Stoups handling most extra points.

Louisiana Van-Far Vandalia Louisiana Bulldogs Clarence Cannon Van-Far Indians Indians Charles Owens Steve Pharris Steve Trower Mark Hale John Allen Larry Stoups Curtis Davis Stoups Davis Ed Davis

Racing Southern 500 at 1 p.m. on February 3

Sports on the Air highlights include the Southern 500 stock car race at 1 p.m. on February 3 on VW. Baseball Game of the Week features the Orioles at the Yankees at 1 p.m. on February 3. College football Arizona State vs Houston at 2:30 p.m. in the Astrodome on February 3. Sunday pro football opens with four games at noon, Oakland at Pittsburgh, plus Cardinals at Colts, Falcons at Bears, and Dolphins at Chiefs at 3 p.m. on channels 5-8-10.

Baltimore Orioles New York Yankees Arizona State Houston Astrodome Oakland Pittsburgh St. Louis Cardinals Baltimore Colts Atlanta Falcons Chicago Bears Miami Dolphins Kansas City Chiefs

Coyotes Rally To 14 7 Win Over Knox County

Paris Coyotes rebound from a 32 0 loss to Mark Twain to defeat Knox County 14 7 in Edina. Rodney Wilkens opened scoring for Knox County with a 14 yard TD run before Paris answered with two second quarter TDs. Tracey Morgan caught a 20 yard TD pass from Jimmy McGee and Billy Tom Mitchell added a two point conversion. Mitchell led the defense with 10 tackles and 8 assists. Paul Beamer, briefly injured, remained to punt and is expected back next week.

Knox County Rodney Wilkens Terry Kiley Paris Pete Carter Jimmy McGee Tracey Morgan Billy Tom Mitchell Mitchell Coyotes Paul Beamer

Cardinals' win delays Pirates clinch push in NL East

St Louis collected 12 hits to down Pittsburgh 10 4 as the Pirates struggle with five hits off Rick Wise. Ted Simmons drove in four with a three run double and a sixth inning single to raise his RBI total to 93. Manager Bill Virdon blamed the loss on poor pitching as Kison took the loss. The Pirates still could clinch with a few wins or Cub losses.

ST. Louis St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates Rick Wise Ted Simmons Pirate RBI Simmons Bill Virdon Virdon Pittsburgh Bruce Kison Kison Steve Blass Blass Chicago Cub Bucs

Sturgeon Bulldogs crush Trojans in 12 1 win

Sturgeon team outscores Trojans 12 to 1 as George Kelly leads with four hits for Community R4. In the girl match, Community R4 beats Sturgeon 20 with two home runs. Rodney Willingham drove in a run as the slow pitch game opened in Laddonia after Ashland at 2 p.m.

Sturgeon Community Trojans Kelly George Kelly Rodney Willingham Ashland Laddonia

Bulldogs hold off Helias in low scoring gridiron clash

Mexico hotep leads rushing with minus 16 yards as John Sparks gains 37. Helias’ Massen scores twice and Adrian throws for 95 yards as Bickel and Shipley contribute receiving and defense. Final: Helias 6 Mexico 12 with Secrecy Quarters showing Mexico 00000 Helias 600 612.

Mexico Hellag Hotep John Sparks Buckner Sutton Terpstra Hellas Bickel Wallall Adrian Schoenen Latif Massen Vogel Shipley Steve Sparks Helias Hickman

Fragmented Baseball Scores and Schedules From Weekend Results

Friday results across major leagues show Chicago defeating New York and Philadelphia topping Montreal while San Diego beat Cincinnati and Los Angeles won at Houston. Saturday slate includes Pittsburgh at St Louis and New York at Chicago with many key pitchers listed, followed by Sundays matchups and Mondays games across the circuit including Pittsburgh at New York and San Francisco at Cincinnati.

Milwaukee Brewers Orioles Yankees Baltimore New York Oakland A’s Chicago White Sox A’s Texas Rangers White Sox California Angels Minnesota Twins Kansas City Royals Chicago Cubs New York Mets Philadelphia Phillies Montreal Expos San Diego Padres Cincinnati Reds Los Angeles Dodgers Houston Astros St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh Pirates Boog Powell Palmer W. le Pittsburgh Chicago St. Louis Montreal Atlanta ABC San Francisco San Diego Philadelphia Cincinnati Los Angeles Houston Blass Santorini Moore Twitchell Seaver Hanton Willoughby Marichal Reed Niekro Corkins Cincinnate Grimsley Sultan Boston Cortrait Cleveland Milwaukey West Oakland Chigaga Jaguel Minnesota Kansas City Calfornia Oe Texas Clayveland Ballimors Detroit Maewaukee Kersas Ciy Oakland California Land Blue Bahnsen Ryan Tedab Drago Perry Feymad Wavken T Lockwood tCumllar Kling Tidraw Suidey Gamgk Minnawne Berra Milwaukee Tyson Calhirone

Centralia Panthers Rally to Down Mark Twain Tigers 24 14

Centralia led by Rocine and Romine overcame a late second quarter fumble to beat Mark Twain 24 14. Romine shone with a 50 yard pass, a kickoff fumble recovery TD, a rushing score and a late interception return. Panthers failed on all extra points.

Rockne Calhoun Centralia Panthers Mark Twain Tigers Centralia Tigers Calhoun Panthers John Romine Gary Burnett Romine Tiger Panther

Colts Face Cardinals As 7 Point Underdogs In Opener

Baltimore Colts start 1972 NFL season with Johnny Unitas at quarterback amid many roster changes. They are seven point favorites over the St. Louis Cardinals, who will start 26 year old rookie Jim Van Galder at QB after preseason standout showings.

Baltimonth Baltimore Colts Johnny Unitas Colts Miami St. Louis Cardinals Unitas Bubba Smith Billy Newsome Smith Jim Bailey Chuck Hinton New York Jets Cardinals Yim van Galder Wit Hart Gary Cuezzo

Mexico Runners Lose Battle War to Cubs

Mexico's cross country team fell 29-28 to the University High Cubs at the Missouri Golf Course. Sophomore Andy Piper could not run due to an infected boil, leaving Mexico with six runners. Craig Barnes led Mexico with a two mile time of 10:17, followed by Geoff Wolf Steve Collins Tim Collins Mike Blumer and James Gilman. The Bulldogs travel to Columbia Tuesday for a dual with Hickman and host Aneel Fulton Thursday in their first home meet of the year with Arthur Hilly.

Columbia Mexico Andy Piper University High Cubs Piper Bulldogs Cubs University of Missouri U-High Craig Barnes Barnes Geoff Wolf Steve Collins Tim Collins Mike Blumer James Gilman Hickman Will Aneel Fulton Arthur Hilly

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