Mexico Bulldogs Open Season In Gridiron Triangular Meet
Mexico won the meet with 35 points, followed by Moberly 44 and Kirksville 55. Delbert Healy led Mexico with a fifth-place finish among top runners as the team unveils its largest squad in years under returning lettermen. Mexico hosts its first home meet next Tuesday at Arthur Hills Golf Course, facing Hickman and Helias ahead of the Oct. 7 conference meet in Columbia.
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Bulldogs
Moberly
Kirksville
Mexico
Delbert Healy
Elmer Johnson
Steve James
Jeff Mackey
Graig Barnes
Steve Fitzpatrick
Geoff Wolf
Steve Collins
Mark Williams
Ralph Williams
Ed Hoberman
Reggie Scott
Robby Stites
Andy Piper
Tim Collins
Randy Sudbrook
Larry Thompson
James Clark
Arthur Hills
Hickmar
Helias
Columbia
CEMO
Sophs Lead Til Fourth But Settle for 14 14 Tie
Mexico Sophomores built a 14 0 lead against Fulton but faded late, tying 14 14 as Fulton exploited a Mexico turnover. Richie Pittman connected with Charley Galbreath for a 25 yard score, and Bill Buie rushed for 118 yards on 22 carries. The teams could not break the deadlock late. The squad prepares for Helias next Monday at Hawthorne Heights at 7 p.m.
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Fulton
Mexico
Richie Pittman
Charley Galbreath
Bill Buie
Helias
Hawthorne Heights
Fulton Hornets Stun Bulldogs 20-15 In Narrow Win
Fulton Hornets defeated the Bulldogs 20-15 after a season opener where Mexico racked up 250 rushing yards and a 40-yard Tony Galbreath touchdown. Mexico’s defense limited All-State halfback Galbreath to 72 yards while Bulldogs QB Tim Hotep struggled late.
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Hellas Crusaders
Bulldogs
Fulton
Mexico
Tony Galbreath
Tim Hotep
Art Seals
Springfield Hillcrest
Springfield
Freshman Squad To Open Against Fulton Monday
The Mexico Bullpups start the season with a Monday trip to Fulton to face the Hornets, then host Fulton in the home opener. Coach Bob Ligon notes offensive blocking as the main focus but praises the team speed and predicts tough foes like Jefferson Jr. High. The squad is 39 players strong with a deep backfield and sizable line unit.
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Fulton
Hornets
Moberly Spartans
Coaich
Bob Ligon
Ligon
Jefferson Jr. High
Columbia
Mexico
Tom Barnett
Mike Botkin
Bill Buckner
Greg Brandon
Larry Cano
Bill Jesse
Mike Long
Steve Marshall
Gary McFarland
Steve Mueller
Butler Nunnelly
Tom Parsons
Terry Sells
Keith Smith
Ron Snell
Steve Sparks
Steve Sweitzer
Dennis Toll
Russell Williams
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John Sparks
Fulton Hornets
Chuck Worstell
Dale Duffy
Sophs
Bulldog
Sting Bulldogs
Dick Barnes
Robby Besalke
Bill Brundege
Stan Carter
Ron Cash
Eric Coil
Dennis DeBondt
Carl Fuemmeler
Mark Lawrence
Virgil McCormack
Steve Miller
John Neal
Mike Neill
Warren Nordwald
Vince Ogar
Denny Schnitzler
Phil Starke
Russell Toulson
Steve Wolf
Guy Eick
For All
Thoenens
S. Jefferson
Brooke
McGregor
E. Sacksan
Mexico, Mo
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