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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1976

Page

11

Bulldogs Got Great Support On The Road

Mexico Bulldogs drew strong fan backing for a football road game in Columbia as coach Jim Valentik praised the turnout at Rock Bridge. Six buses carried Mexico players and fans, with many parents and students joining the trip, underscoring loyal support for a 1-2 team amid a tough 2020 season.

Mexico Bulldogs Rock Bridge Bulldog Jim Valentik Mexico Columbia Jo Ann Thomas Joe Monk Bulldog Boosters Valentik

Mid-State Roundup Sees Fulton Stunned by Marshall 13-0

In MSC action Fulton dropped to 2-1 after a 13-0 loss to Marshall as Rodney Stephenson rushed for 184 yards and scored two touchdowns. Helias rallied to beat Sedalia Smith-Cotton 28-26, Rolla rolled Lebanon 32-0, and Waynesville defeated Springfield Central 26-4. Helias, Rolla, and Waynesville moved to 3-0, 3-0, and 2-1 respectively. Waynesville heads to Mexico next.

Fulton Marshall Jefferson City Helias Sedalia Smith-Cotton Rolla Lebanon Waynesville Mexico Springfield Central Rodney Stephenson Owls Ronald Vaughn Helias Sedalia Kurt Fletcher Crusaders Randy Stokes Lebanon Ts Bulldogs Tom Brown Yellowjackets George Allen Allen Ron Cook Tigers Central MSC Kansas City O'Hara NeSoto Berkeley

Royals Clinch Step Toward AL West Title

Kansas City fans erupted as the Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 6-5 at home. Chicago roared to a 5-0 lead in two innings, but Kansas City rallied led by Tom Paquette and George Brett singles in the fourth inning to hinge the comeback, with Hal McRae adding a run in the sequence.

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Expos split with Cardinals after Fryman strong start

Veteran lefthander Woodie Fryman held St. Louis to three hits as Montreal edged the Cardinals 14 in the second game of a Sunday doubleheader to earn a split. Bill Valentine’s run scoring double in the eighth snapped a scoreless tie for the Expos, who also saw Carter break his hand in a ninth-inning collision. In the opener, Ted Simmons hit a bases‑loaded triple as St. Louis won 9–5.

Cardinals Fryman St. Louis Ellis Valentine Montreal Cards Expos Unser Scott Gary Carter Foli Bill Greif Expo Tom Walker Carter Sam Mesias

Freshman Goettel Sparks Tarkio in 120-yd Victory

Tarkio Owls freshman halfback Chuck Goettel rushed 302 yards on 18 carries with two touchdowns to lift Tarkio past Penn State 120. Goettel set a school rushing record, igniting a team that totaled 365 rushing yards and 375 yards offense. Coach Bob Tucker praised the rookie's breakout after Willie Foster’s injury altered the season.

Associated Press Willie Foster Tarkio Bob Tucker Owls Foster Tucker Chuck Goettel Wishbone Penu State Goettel

Missouri Tigers Tumble as Illini Lift Offense in Mock Home Debut

In Columbia, Illinois shocked Missouri 31 4 with a ball control attack and stout defense. Kurt Steger connected with Eric Rouse for two scores while James Coleman surged for 152 yards and two touchdowns. Missouri’s Pisarkiewicz and Brown were held in check as Illinois opened Big Ten chatter with a list of fumbles and a key interception.

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