Ledgerland football previews highlight undefeated Paris and Missouri play
Steve Wieberg notes three weeks into the 1975 season Paris leads Ledgerland high schools with 3-0, Missouri Military Academy pounded by Coyotes, Centralia falls from unbeaten with 10-6 loss, Van-Far wins first, North Callaway improves to 2-1, Montgomery Co R-2 still 0-3 as six teams brace for tougher tests led by Shelby County’s two undefeated squads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Mexico
Ledgerland High
Coyotes
Missouri Military Academy
Centralia
Brookfield
Van-Far
Westran
Mark Twain
Monroe City
North Callaway
Slater
Montgomery Co
R-2
Bowling Green
Shelby County
Paris Faces North Shelby in Top Test for Coyotes
Paris coach Gerald Mansfield calls North Shelby the best team Paris has faced. North Shelby is 3-0 and strong in the pass game, with sophomore QB Mitch Williams expected to throw often. Paris aims for balance after 243 rushing yards and 104 passing yards against MMA and plans to adapt to North Shelby’s aerial attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coyotes
Gerald Mansfield
Mansfield
North
Shelby
Paris
Mitch Williams
Williams
MMA
Panthers face undefeated South Shelby after setback to Brookfield
South Shelby, 3-0, already beat Brookfield, which defeated Centralia last week. Coach Ted Michael laments lack of readiness as Centralia, led by a balanced attack of 229 rushing and 67 passing yards, seeks rebound. Four interceptions and three fumbles doomed last year's state quarterfinalist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panthers
South Shelby
Brookfield
Centralia
Panther
Ted Michael
Michael
Clarence Cannon
Van-Far Eyes First Victory at North Callaway Homecoming
Van-Far seeks its first win as it visits Kingdom City for North Callaway's homecoming. North Callaway rides a two game win streak behind Kirk Lawson and Rusty Wilson, while Van-Far counters with Merle Charlton and injured Monte Basinger absence. Charlton posted 10 unassisted tackles and 20 assists. Lawson ran 101 yards and Wilson 74 with two TDs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Van-Far
Kingdom City
North Callaway
Indians
Bob Groff
Blacklock
Kirk Lawson
Rusty Wilson
T-Birds
Montgomery Co
Slater
Lawson
Wilson
Groff
Monte Basinger
Stan Esposito
Merle Charlton
Charlton
Montgomery Wildcats to trot new offense vs Kemper
Montgomery Co will host Kemper Military as Wildcats rotate freshmen Craig Gregory and junior Mike Kostelnik at quarterback after Kerry Meyer injuries. Coach Greg Wilson says both will start and they will lean on a straight running game to pursue the program's first varsity football win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Kemper Military
Wildcats
Kerry Meyer
Bowling Green
Craig Gregory
Mike Kostelnik
Meyer
Bobcats
Greg Wilson
Wilson
Kemper
Seaver Battles No-Hitter Bid Fails In 11th Loss
Mets ace Tom Seaver comes within one out of a no hitter before Joe Wallis of the Cubs singles in the ninth. Wallis, sub for Jerry Morales, delivers the run in the 11th as Chicago beats New York 1-0. Seaver finishes season at 21-9 after a strong comeback year. Reds, Phillies, Dodgers, Expos, Braves post wins elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York Mets
Tom Seaver
Seaver
Chicago Cubs
Joe Wallis
Tarzan
Cubs
Wallis
Met
Jerry
Mets
Lockwood
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Roy McMillan
Nohitter
Cincinnati
Houston
Pittsburgh
Los Angeles
San Diego
Montreal
Atlanta
San Francisco
Nohitters
Jerry Morales
Reds
Astros
Pete Rose
Dave Concepcion
Clay Kirby
Larry Dierker
Phillies
Pirates
Dick Allen
Dave Cash
Greg Luzinski
Larry Christensen
Larry Demery
Dodgers
Padres
Steve Garvey
Expos
Cardinals
Don Carruthers
Larry Parrish
Braves
Giants
Dusty Baker
Gary Lavelle
NFL players ready to vote down big loss in new contract
Two NFL teams have voted on the owners offer as part of a pending contract dispute spanning nearly 20 months. Houston Oilers and Buffalo Bills rejected the proposal, while leadership signals show further opposition from players, though a strike remains unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NFL
Bruce Lowitt
National Football League
Houston Oilers
Wnfil Management Council
Buffalo Bills
Chicago
NFLMC
Players Association
NFLPA
Kermit Alexander
Oilers
Bills
New England Patriots
Ed Garvey
Missouri Player Reflects On Wisconsin Loss And Big Ten Tests
Missouri senior Kenny Downing recalls the 59 20 defeat at Wisconsin last fall noting fan atmosphere and on field miscues. He cites Bill Marek as the Badgers’ key threat and says the Tigers must rebound as Faurot Field hosts a Big Ten style test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Kenny Downing
Tye
Tiger
Missouri
Wisconsin
Badgers
Downing
John Jardine
Bengal
Bill Marek
Mizzou
Marek
Alabama
Illinois
Tigers
Mark Twain Faces Louisiana in Clarence Cannon Conference Test
Mark Twain hopes star running back Brad Whitaker returns to form as they visit Louisiana for a pivotal Clarence Cannon Conference game. Whitaker, back from injury, ran for 109 yards on 24 carries in a loss to Monroe City, but faded late as the Tigers seek to fix mistakes and improve pass defense against a balanced Louisiana attack. Archie Clark trade shapes Pistons roster as Seattle sends No. 1 pick in 1978.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain
Brad Whitaker
Tigers
Louisiana
Whitaker
Monroe City
Clarence Cannon
Tiger
Paul Blackard
Only games scheduled Pridey's Games Mattreal at Chicago
Wednesday's results include Baltimore defeating Detroit 8 to 1 and Milwaukee beating Cleveland 10 to 3. Boston vs New York was rained out. Kansas City beat Minnesota 4 to 2 and Oakland won 13 to 2. Thursday schedules list Chicago at Oakland and Detroit at Baltimore among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ue Pridey
Mattreal
Chicago -New York
Philadelphia
Atlanta
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
San Prasieltos
San Diego
Houston
Los Angeles
Baltimore
Detroit
A -Milwaukee
Cleveland
Boston
New York
Kansas City
Minnesota
Oakland
Chicago
Wood
Oakano
Holtswan
Lemanceyk
Bare
Torre
Alexander de Cty
Eckersley
Tiant
Goltz
Milwaukee
Texas
California
A's Clinch AL West Title With 13-2 rout of White Sox
Oakland finally clinched the American League West after a long chase, pounding Chicago 13-2 as Reggie Jackson hit a two run homer in the first inning and Vida Blue earned his 21st win. Kansas City’s Royals kept pressure by beating Minnesota 4-2, while Baltimore crushed Detroit 8-1 and Milwaukee defeated Cleveland 10-3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Rappoport
Oakland A’s
A’s
Chicago White Sox
Kansas City Royals
Oakland
Alvin Dark
Royals
Minnesota Twins
White Sox
Baltimore Orioles
Detroit Tigers
Milwaukee Brewers
Cleveland Indians
Boston Red Sox
New York Yankees
Reggie Jackson
Jackson
Milwaukee
George Scott
Chicago
Jesse Jefferson
A's
Vida Blue
Twins
George Brett
Kansas City
Minnesota
Brett
Frank White
Jim Hughes
White
Vada Pinson
John Mayberry
Fred Patek
Bob Stinson
Pinson
Frank Quilici
Orioles
Tigers
Baltimore
Jim Palmer
Detroit
Paul Blair
le May
Boston
Red Sox
Joe Coleman
Blair
May
Lerrin LaGrow
Brewers
Indians
Cleveland
Jim Colborn
Fritz Peterson
Quail Season Opens November in Missouri
Jefferson City AP The Missouri quail season will open November 10 and run to January 15 with a daily limit of eight birds and a possession limit of 16. A conservative quail production survey shows increases in most areas versus 1974 but remains below 1972 and 1973 highs. Biologist Jack Stanford notes quail visibility is lower in drought periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
State Conservation Commission
Jack Stanford
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ledgerland Football Previews
By Steve Wieberg
North Shelby
BOB George
Olds
GMC
Redbirds
Morales
Metstar
Wichita
Denny McLain
Aurora
Madison
Detroit Pistons
National Basketball Association
Archie Clark
Seattle Supersonics
Seattle
Old Taylor
Calvert
Walker
Conrad
Busch
Schlitz
Pabst
Philphia
N. York
San Prandeis
San Cuanetiss
Pinvaburgh
Falcone
Greif Nh
Boston Tee
York
Sland
APT
Milwkeels
Ian WasteOaking
Kan
City
Clark
Tan Es Erat
Clurgon’s Liquors Dealer
Glenmore
Evan Williams
Pabst Blatz Schlitz Old Milwaukee Busch Columbia
Falstaff
N.R. Bd
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!