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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1972
Page
6
A 1972 report outlines age group school records in the National Marine Corps League physical fitness program. It lists top performers by age group and school participation, highlighting notable achievements and record times or scores recorded during the year.
In the first year of a new Youth Physical Fitness Program, 62 percent of the boys completing the exercises earned certificates of accomplishment. A total of 165 boys scored 250 or more of 500 points, with 14 boys topping 400 and setting age-group records. John Ollis led with 453 points to set a school and 17 year old record, followed by Dennis Maddox 447, William Fry 427, and Danny Sells 442 in the 14 to 16 year brackets.
The 3-1 Bulldogs, fresh from a homecoming win over Hannibal, prepare for Sedalia, a tough, unpredictable foe with frequent lineup changes. Kirksville loss noted, cross country setback to Jeff City Jays, and a stout defensive effort praised by Coach Sears as momentum for upcoming games.
Mexico Freshman football beat Fulton 22 12 last Monday in a strong defensive showing. Knepp and Fry sparked the Bullpups with long runs while Davis Miller McDonald led the line and Seigfreid Miller Terpstra Miller Hampton framed a shut down effort.
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