Cruz Hits Carlton Slider For 153 Win For Cardinals
St Louis defeats Philadelphia as Hector Cruz homers off Steve Carlton in the fourth inning. Carlton suffers his seventh loss while trying to reach a 20 win season for the third time in his career. He remains optimistic about one final chance Sunday.
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Mexico Bulldogs Extend Unbeaten Cross Country Run
Four Mexico runners finished in the top ten as the Bulldogs extended their unbeaten cross country record at Columbia. The squad placed four in the top ten, highlighting a strong team effort and continued success this season.
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Bullpups Roll to third straight win in home debut
Mexico freshman football beat Jefferson City Hellas 14 6 on two second quarter scores. Key plays included a 55 yard Graves to Henderson pass and a 35 yard Johnson to Whitworth pass. Defense held Hellas until final seconds as Mexico moved to 3 0 and prepares to face Oakland Junior High in Columbia.
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Rookie To Replace Finnie For Cards
ST. LOUIS AP rookie Brad Oates, 8-foot-6, 270 pounds, appears set to start Sunday against the New York Giants in place of Ro ger Finnie who is sidelined by a hyper extended elbow. Also out is rookie cornerback Lee Nelson after starting against the Chargers.
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Matadors fall 6 0 as offense stalls in opener
Mexico eighth grade squad drops season opener to Jefferson City 6 0. A late motion penalty nullified a touchdown drive and defensive stands kept the game close as Mexico pilots faced costly fumbles and missed opportunities in the first game.
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Big 8 camps stress defense in football drills
Associated Press reports intensive defensive work across Big Eight camps as Missouri readies for North Carolina and Oklahoma concentrates on stopping play action from Florida State rival Town State. Kansas and others drill to improve defensive schemes ahead of weekend games.
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Doubters Should Have Listened To Woods' Father
Missouri quarterback Jim Woods rose from substitute to standout after filling in for injured Pisarkiewicz in a 22 21 upset of Ohio State. The University City native, praised by his father and sportswriters, led a late drive including a two yard TD pass to Leo Lewis and a two point conversion, as Missouri prepares to face North Carolina.
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Garlich Honored After Missouri Upset of Ohio State
Kansas City native Chris Garlich, Missouri linebacker, earned the Big Eight defensive player of the week after his 11 tackles, a blocked field goal, a key pass interception, and a late tackle that stifled Ohio State, fueling a 22-21 Missouri victory.
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Physicals Set For Cage Girls
Free physical examinations for Mexico girls in grades 8 to 12 planning to play basketball this fall will be given at 4 p.m. Thursday at the junior high school. The varsity Bulldogs begin their third season November 18 against Moberly with rivals Centralia, Community R-6, Montgomery Co, R-2, Van-Far, Hannibal and other Mid-State Conference schools on the schedule.
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