Missouri Southern State University - Crossroads Yearbook (Joplin, MO)

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J (Clockwise from fop left) Area supporters enjoy a chili dinner at the Republican rally held in the Billingsly Student Center State Auditor Margaret Kelly talks to the media. Gov. John Ashcroft pauses to talk to Congressman Gene Taylor. Area media represen¬ tatives interview Christopher Kit Bond, who was victorious in his campaign for the U.S. Senate— Photos by Sean Vanslyke

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■ 1986 Softball I n their most successful season ever, the 1986 Lady Lions soft- ball team claimed fourth place in the NAIA Championships in San Antonio, Texas, In the national tournament Missouri Southern routed Wheeling (W.Va ] College 9-0, then dropped a 2-Q decision to the host school, St. Mary s University The Lady Lions came back with victories over St. Xavier College of Chicago (1-Q), the University of Wisconsin-Parkside (2-0], and Washburn University ( 3 - 2 ). St, Mary ' s, which captured the national title, ousted Southern from the double-elimination event with a 4-3 victory. Shortstop Renee Livell became the first Lady Lions player selected to the NAIA All-American first team. Pitcher Lana Ray singer and third baseman Kim House were both second team picks. The Lady Lions ended the cam¬ paign with a 44-13 overall record. ( To P) Sheila Hunter connects for a base hit against Pittsburg State University, (Above) Angie Mur¬ phy takes a pitch against PSU while Pam Mayfield leads off first base .—Photos by Mike Hines

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I Bond appears at Republican rally O n his final swing through the area before the election, Christopher Kit Bond ap peared at a Republican rally at Missouri Southern on Friday, Oct, 31, A chili supper was held on the third floor of the Billingsly Student Center to provide the public with an opportunity to meet Bond and other political figures. Special guests included Gov. John Ashcroft, Sen. John Danforth, Congressman Gene Taylor, and State Auditor Margaret Kelly. According to Helen Chickering, manager of the Jasper County Republican Headquarters, Bond and Danforth were to be the only ones to appear, but then the others decided to come also. The decision to have the rally at Southern was based upon the fact that it was not a place of con¬ troversy and that it would give Bond the oppor¬ tunity to talk with the students. All this district is very important to him because we are basically a Republican area, said Chickering, If you get all the voters out you ' re going to win it. Chickering pointed out that they were trying to encourage people to vote due to the fact that 1986 was an off year, and that many tended not to vote thinking their candidate would win anyway. Four days after the rally Bond defeated Harriett Woods for the U.S, Senate, and Kelly edged TVavis Morrison to keep her position as state auditor. (Left) Gov, John Ashcroft speaks in support of Republican can¬ didates . (Below) Ashcroft signs an autograph for a young fan. (Bottom Christopher Kit Bond displays his charm.— Photos by Sean Vanslyke