WVU stars reach NFL ranks from Mountaineer grads
WVU sports writers note that Russ Bailey Joe Mulbarger Cliff Battles Harry Clark Bill Karr Joe Drydahar Tom Keane Chuck Howley and Sam Huff share being Mountaineer alumni who earned All Pro status in the NFL with teams including the Akron Pros Columbus Panhandles Boston Redskins Chicago Bears and more. The piece lists 71 Mountaineers in pro football and notes the Steelers have the most with eight former Mountaineers on their roster. It also mentions ARRY Hamlet transferring from Marshall to James Madison after an unfulfilling stint at Marshall.
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Russ Bailey
Joe Mulbarger
Cliff Battles
Harry Clark
Bill Karr
Joe Drydahar
Tom Keane
Chuck Howley
Sam Huff
Commin
WVU
Mountaineer
Akron Pros
Columbus Panhandles
Boston Redskins
Chicago Bears
Baltimore Colts
Dallas Cowboys
New York Giants
NFL
Ron Lee
Jeff Merrow
Atlanta Falcons
Artie Owens
San Diego Chargers
Bob Gresham
New York Jets
Danny Buggs
Washington Redskins
Jim Braxton
Buffalo
Madison schedule push continues amid rising high school talent
Virginia star Barry, a 6'3 swing man standout from two years ago, joins Stussy CURRENCE in upgrading the Madison sports slate. EVIN Kennedy climbs from Bluefield to Charlotte and Rochester, hailed as a bright Triple A prospect. Kluttz cites him as Baltimore's best all around catcher candidate since Etchebarren and Triandos. Ken Boyer mentors Kennedy on hitting, while ILL Strong leaves Tazewell High coaching for Independence High. Leon Yost rises to head varsity basketball coach as Bob Lemon recalls Yankee era fire and Gehrig comparison.
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Marshall
Madison
Barry
Virginia
Evin Kennedy
Bluefield
Rochester
Clyde Kluttz
Baltimore
Kevin
Kluttz
Andy Etchebarren
Gus Triandos
Kennedy
Charlotte
Ken Boyer
Boyer
Ill Strong
Tazewell High
Bill Burnett
Bill
Strong
Independence High
Burnett
Leon Yost
Jayvee
Pete Rose named NL Player of Week after 43 game hit streak
Pete Rose of the Reds earned National League Player of the Week honors for the period ending July 30. Rose extended his hitting streak to 43 games, tying the NL record for consecutive games with a hit at 33 years old. He posted 13 hits in 27 at bats with three doubles.
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NEW York
Pete Rose
Cincinnati Reds
Rose
Tommy Holmes
Braves
Reggie Smith
Los Angeles
Phil Garner
Pittsburgh
Larry Parrish
Montreal
al Oliver
Texas Rangers
Oliver
Texas
Concord Faces Big Holes As Lions Pause For Fall Grid
Concord College prepares for autumn football with major losses after back-to-back Coal Bowl wins. Key grads include Jeff Boyles and Lipscomb, Hughes, Gomez, and others. Coach Colabro cites a tough rebuild but notes returning players, a strong spring, and new recruits, with Samms and Renner vying for quarterback. Local players Ratliff and Haught return, and area athletes from Bluefield to Pearisburg join as targets for the team’s next season.
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Tony
Lip” Lipscomb
Terry Hughes
Tony Gomez
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Lions
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Mt. Lions
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Lip’ Lipscomb
Hughes
Gomez
Boyles
Colobro
Howards Samms
McDonald, Pa
Dave Renner
Renner
Paden City
Mountain Lion
Athens
Chuck Ratliff
Princeton
Jeff Haught
Baileysville
Athens College
Buzzie Doughton
Bluefield
Tommy Walters
Northfork
Paul Powell
Billy David
Pearisburg
Joel Wickline
Brad Boyd
Shady Springs
Tom Richter
Greenbrier Fast
Carl Pennington
Mike Austin
Ali Promises Final Fight in New Orleans With Spinks
In New Orleans Muhammad Ali greets fans along Canal Street ahead of his September 15 title bout with Leon Spinks in the Superdome. He says the New Orleans stop will be his last fight, vows a historic third world crown, and remarks on drawing vast crowds and the expected spectacle.
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Spinks
New Orleans
Muhammad Ali
Leon Spinks
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Olympia Brass Band
Sheriff's Deputies
Johnny Coleman
Baton Rouge
Mitchell
Coleman
National Guard
Larry Lundstorm
Sundstorm
Raymond Breaux
Breaux
Sam Joffray
Young Sam
Penn State Fears Advantage With Early Openers
Quarterback Chuck Fusina criticized Penn State schedule setup for Sept. 16 Ohio State clash, noting Temple Sept. 1 and Rutgers Sept. 9 give the Nittany Lions two early tests. He warned against excuses and stressed focus on Temple, Rutgers, then Ohio State as they aim for a national title after finishing fifth last season.
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Nittany Lions
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Fusina
Temple
Rutgers
Cincinnati
Owls
Nittany Lion
Matoaka Kiwanis Softball Tourney Planned
Matoaka Kiwanis Club announces a double elimination softball tournament at the Princeton field on August 36. Deadline for entries is Thursday with a $50 fee. Trophies awarded to top four teams and winning squad individuals. For info call Willie Cecil at 467-8250 or 467-7077.
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Matoaka Kiwanis
Matoaka Kiwanis Club
Princeton
Willie Cecil
Sarver Wins Fourth Straight at Roanoke Tennis Event
Marianna Sarver captured her fourth consecutive MALTA 14-under singles title at the Greater Roanoke Valley Invitational Tournament in Roanoke Virginia held July 24 27. Seeded No 1 she had a first round bye then beat Jennifer Karlik Chappaqua New York 6 0 6 2 in the quarterfinals Lynn Warren Beckley 6 1 6 3 in the semifinals and Leslie Addington Bluefield 6 0 6 1 in the final to extend her streak.
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Marianna Sarver
Malta
Roanoke
Sarver
Jennifer Karlik
Chippaqua
N.Y
Lynn Warren
Beckley
Leslie Addington
Bluefield
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