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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1981
Page
8
Cleveland observers faced a delayed July 14 All-Star Game after a players strike and contract talks. About 15,000 frustrated fans gathered near Municipal Stadium as the game was postponed, robbing the event of its expected attendance peak.
New York AP reports Major League Baseballs 50 day strike creates a split season with four teams assured of post season play the Dodgers Phillies Yankees and A s. Managers weigh rest plans and second half tactics while fans consider the added pennant drama and potential revenue.
Duluth Georgia AP Dan Pohl the tour driving champion has adopted a unique plan at the PGA national championship using a 4 wood on most driving holes to stay in play. He shot 136 4 under through two rounds and sits near the lead. The 26 year old 5 foot 11 inch 175 pound player says distance over accuracy has harmed him in the past but he will trade power for placement. His longest drive was 407 yards at Albuquerque in the 1976 NCAA tournament when he drove the green on a par four.
Tom Kite sat 2 under 138 midway through the 63rd PGA at Duluth after firing a 3 under Friday. The Texan, a steady top-10 finisher this season with a $227,327 money list lead, praised rain-softened greens that boosted scores. He birdied holes 1 4 6 8 and 13, but bogeyed 9 and 14 after rough excursions, hoping for a late-title push.
Houston quarterback Gifford Nielsen impressed in his first start for the Oilers under new coach Ed Biles, completing 15 of 25 passes for 156 yards with no interceptions. Earl Campbell praised Nielsen as a quick learner while Nielsen emphasized timely passes and using first down plays to set up Campbell’s running future.
The Mercer County Youth Soccer League announces fall registration opens September 12 with forms available at Bluefield YM YWCA Center Montcalm Neal's IGA Princeton Library Community Recreation Center Princeton Bank & Trust Mercer County Bank Spanishburg Whites Restaurant Matoaka Lusk's Restaurant The deadline is Monday August 10 for all registrations. For adult league interest call 326 3211 or write P O Box 921 Bluefield West Virginia.
Roberto Duran returns to boxing Sunday four hours before the All-Star Game in Cleveland. He faces 22yearold Nino Gonzalez in a 10round junior middleweight bout at Public Auditorium, televised by CBS. Duran, 30, last fought in November, losing to Sugar Ray Leonard for the WBC welterweight title.
Parent please select role coach assistant coach referee team mother or team father. Cost fifteen dollars payable to Mercer County Youth Soccer League or MCYSL. Include payment by check or cash. Agreement to follow league rules by parent and child. parent signs form.
Dr. Janice Runkle 28, a prominent veterinarian who worked with racehorse Pleasant Colony, died from an acute barbiturate overdose. Lake County coroner said pentobarbital level 6 mg per 100 ml was slightly above lethal, with 26 mg of Dilantin also detected. Body found on a secluded Lake Michigan beach near Illinois Beach State Park. Coroners and detectives continue to investigate whether overdose was accidental or deliberate.
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