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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1971

Page

9

Bulldogs Eliminate Hornets as Mexico Wins 19-14

Dennis the Menace headlines a Springfield game as the Mexico Bulldogs edge the Hillcrest Hornets 19-14. Senior end Dennis catches three Tim Hotep passes for two touchdowns and the third sets up the go ahead TD in the third quarter.

Jack Dennis Springfield Hillcrest ‘Hornets Wilsons Tim Hotep Bulldogs Mexico Falcons Springfield Ledger

Scoreboard Ledgerland shows a wide Missouri football slate

The Associated Press tally lists dozens of high school games with scores from Mex ico to Waynesville and beyond. Notable results include Statewide wins for Mop Monroe City 90 Centralia 12 and Jefferson City 36 Hannibal 13, plus Marmonette, Joplin Parkwood, and rich Hill. Saturday results hint at a robust prep gridiron schedule across districts.

Hickman Uisiana Palmyra Fulton Holla

Monroe Rally Stops Centralia in Gridiron Duel

Monroe City beat Centralia 30 to 12 as Kevin Holliday returned a kickoff 78 yards for a late score. Calvin Talton added 35 yards and Jay Williams 36 yards for Monroe, while Ned Thornley scored for Centralia. Calhoun, in his first year, vowed Centralia would rebound against Louisiana next week.

Monroe City Centralia Rockne Calhoun Monroe Calhoun Panthers Kevin Holliday Marc Wellborn Roger Maxwell Calvin Talton Talton Ned Thornley Jay Williams Louisiana Inlaw

North Callaway Thunderbirds ground out 30-6 win over MSD

NorCal Thunderbirds dominated MSD with 370 yards offense and three long scoring drives. Allen Baumgartner rushed for 142 yards, Franky Atkinson connected for key plays, and Rudy Boulware added 114 yards as North Callaway improved to 2-1. MSD struggled with penalties and Baumgartner interceptions.

Fulton MSD North Callaway Thunderbirds Thunderbirds Allen Baumgartner Don Boulware Eagle Mark Atkinson Joe Shryock T-Birds Baumgartner North Callaway Atkinson Shryock Frankie Hudson Terry Wright NorCal Dan Butler Bobcats Harold Hendricks Bowling Green Sonny Kolb Robin’ Spears Coyotes Doug DeLaney Jim McGee Paris Pone Billie Tom Mitchell Ree Lee Bowling Green Kolb Kitnptes B'gartner Jones Per NorCal

Bulldogs Rally For Narrow Victory Over Hillcrest

Mexico's Galloping Gourmeta dined on steaks as the Bulldogs defeated Springfield Hillcrest 19 to 14. McFarland praised second half defense and ball control led by Jeff Fine, Tim Jop, and Jack Dennis who set up the decisive drive ending with Everett Trabue scoring.

Springfield Mexico Hillcrest Hornets Bulldogs Hillcrest Jerry Mcfarland Rolla Curt Wimberley McFarland Lawrence Epple Hotep Hornets David Hough Art Seals Hotop Jack Dennis Hatop Dennis Everett Trabue Jack

Irish Fearful Of Boilermakers

Irish coach Ara Parseghian fears Purdue after Notre Dame opened with a 50 7 victory over Northwestern while Purdue started with a 38 35 loss to Washington. The Associated Press notes the historic “Stage Fears Purdue” vibe as Parseghian prepared for the matchup.

Herschel Nissenson Associated Press Purdue Amos Alonzo University of Chicago Parseghian Stagg Ara Parseghian Notre Dame Northwestern Washington

Nevil, Colbert Lead Robinson Open After Round Two

Rookie Dwight Nevil from San Antonio and Jim Colbert tied atop the Robinson Open after two rounds. Nevil shot 68 for 135 under par. Colbert carded 66 to reach five under. Trevino missed the cut, while New Zealand rookie John Lister stood solo in third at 137.

Nevil Dallas Jim Colbert Moon Pie Lee Trevino Trevino John Lister Timaru New Zealand Labron Harris

Football Scores From Thursday Night Action Across Local Teams

Princeton defeated King City 13 to 0 while Higginsville rolled past Boonville. Lathrop overwhelmed Orrick 50 to 0 and Polo beat Breckenridge 12 to 8. Memphis beat Hedrick 36 to 0 as Brookfield topped Milan 20 to 6 and Greenfield lost to Liberal 20 to 13. Sikeston fell to Charleston 14 to 0.

Princeton King City Higginsville Boonville Lathrop Orrick Polo Breckenridge Memphis Hedrick Iowe Brookfield Milan Greenfield Liberal Sikeston Charleston

QBs Plunkett Manning Face Tough Week Two Tests

NFL week two features rookie QBs Jim Plunkett and Archie Manning seeking quick returns. Plunkett leads the Patriots against the Lions after high protection in Oakland game, while Manning and the Saints host the 49ers after an upset at Atlanta. Also notes other Sunday matchups across the league.

Ookie NFL ED Schuyler JR Oie Seeveves Associated Press Jim Plunkett Archie Manning Plunkett New England Patriots Detroit Lions Minesota Manning New Orleans Saints San Francisco Atlanta Helaman ‘I'rohy Stanford Sunppe Oakiang Patriots Lions New England Oakland Detroit Rickie Harris Tom Janik Clarence Scott Don Webb Minnesota

Saturday Games Mix of Scores and Matchups Across Leagues

Saturday schedule lists multiple uneven box scores including Baltimore Cleveland Washington Boston New York Minnesota Milwaukee Oakland and California with various pitcher and player line entries. Sunday slate highlights Baltingre at Cleveland Washington at Boston New York at Detroit Minnesota at Kansas City Milwaukee at Oakland Chicago at California.

Los Angeles San Francisco 49Ers John Brodie Atlanta Cleveland Baltimore Chicago Minnesota Washington New York Giants Oakland San Diego Cincinnati Pittsburgh Dallas Philadelphia Miami Buffalo Denver Green Bay Milwaukee Kansas City Houston Leonhard Dunning McLain Boston Cyrthyta New York Kekich Doirgit Cain Abytaven Leuvbbar Bapal Cily Ramer Ate Splitter Milwegkew Slaton Rabson Obisega Jona Pat Lornia Baltingre Detroit Milwaukes California Mondey W. L. Pet Detroit A Kanaan City Milwaukee Lome

National League East and West standings and results

Veteran box scores and schedules show NL East leaders and pennant chase updates. Rosulty reports Philadelphia over Chicago 6 4 while New York and Pittsburgh split, with other results in San Francisco, Cincinnati and Houston games noted along with Monday schedules.

A Pott St. Louis Chicago New York Mott. SO Montreal AP Phila AS AMIL San Fran Lee Atgus Allatta BO Cincinnati Houston Pest San Diego Philadelphia Los Angeles Atlanta Pittsburgh New York Cingimat San Francisco St. Bovis Montreat O Reed Cumberland Gullett Houston Billingham San Birga Arnville N .Ivodey Montrval Lovin Lous Angelus Cincimnatil Seu Diego Lovin

Missouri SMU Football Lineups Show Key Players Listed

Missouri offense features TE John Kelsey LT Jim Schmetz LG Scotty Bell C Scott Sodergren RG Mark Clark RT Mickey Kephard SE John Henley QB Chuck Roper TB Jack Bastable FB Don Johnson SE Mike Fink. Series record Missouri 5 SMU 13.

Missouri John Kelsey Jim Schmetz Scotty Bell Scott Sodergren Mark Clark Mickey Kephard John Henley Chuck Roper Jack Bastable Don Johnson Mike Fink

Downing Reaches 20 Wins as Dodgers Top Braves

Dodgers lefty Al Downing earned his 20th victory with an eight-hit shutout of the Atlanta Braves 2-0, moving within two games of the first place Giants in the NL West. Downing walked one and struck out two, overcoming a bases-loaded threat in the eighth. Willie Davis drove in both runs, homering in the fourth and scoring again in the seventh, while the Reds beat the Giants 6-5 as San Francisco clung to lead in the division with five games left.

Fighting Trish West Lafayette Ind Notre Dame Purdue Parseghian Armstrong Otis Stingley Darryl Boilermakers Bob DeMoss Auburn Tennessee Colorado Ohio State Nebraska Texas A&m Texas Texas Tech Michigan UCLA Tulsa Arkansas Alabama Florida Bob Blackman Ullinois Southern California Los Angeles Toledo Texas-Arlington Oklahoma Pitt Penn State Iowa Oregon Stanford Georgia Clemson Arizona State Utah Texas Christian Washington Louisiana State Wisconsin Duke Virginia Bert Rosenthal Associated Press Los Angeles Dodgers al Downing Cincinnati Reds San Francisco Giants Downing Dodger Dodgers Atanta Braves Giants Cincinnati Reds San Francisco San Diego Atlanta Houston New York Yankees Braves Felix Millan Hank Aaron Earl Williams Mike Lum Walt Alston Tom) Haller Lum Southpaw Willie Davis Richie Allen Ess Cineatt Ross Iinan Bobby Bonds Willie Ur Aingle

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