Southwest Virginia Prep Football Eyes Graham G-Men Roar
Virginia district chatter centers on Graham, Gate City, and Bristol as top contenders for the Southwest District crown. Don Necessary predicts Richlands and Tazewell may miss the top spots, while Gate City under Coach Harry Fry is a steady threat. Grundy debuts Larry Bradley as head coach amid a new Virginia playoff format highlighting top teams.
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Bristol
Graham G-Men
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Don
Jack Martin
Martin
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Tazewell
Harry Fry
Fry
Jim Hammonds
Richlands Blue Tornado
Hammonds
Larry Bradley
Larry
Burrhead Bradley
Virginia High AD
Southwest District set for state playoffs bid
The Southwest District heads to state playoffs with Gate City leading 61 17 0 over Tazewell, while Graham and Richlands post strong records. Don's chart shows Graham scoring 2,720 points in 22 years, more than Gate City and Tazewell. SC shifts include minimum six conference games for eligibility and a plan for each member to play every other member at least once in three years. Marshall salaries in the Southern Conference draw notice as Frank Ellwood and Stu Aberdeen rise to 33 504 and 30 000 respectively, near WVU coach Cignetti and Catlett.
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Don
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Frank Ellwood
Frank Cignetti
WVU
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Gale Catlett
West Virginia Basketeers
WVU Boss Says Mountaineers Have Strong Team
WVU coach Frank Cignetti declared the Mountaineers possess the best and strongest team he's had at West Virginia with top speed and excellent shape. He cautioned the schedule will be very challenging as the roster remains young and inexperienced in spots. About 112 players arrived for the annual press day, including several invited walk-ons.
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Frank Cignetti
West Virginia University
Mountaineers
West Virginia
Cignetti
Mountaineer
Walton Leaves Blazers for Warriors in Trade Push
Portland demands a center as a Walton trade condition while Golden State pursues Bill Walton after he chose the Warriors over Portland. Glickman notes no deal without a center. compensation talks hinge on Rick Barry and other bids from New York, Philadelphia, and San Diego. Walton, 25, suffers foot injuries and may miss the next season. agents say recovery timelines vary and no rush to a timetable.
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Jack Scott
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Scotty Tirling
Stingley Paralyzed After NFL Exhibition Injury
Darryl Stingley, star receiver for the New England Patriots, lies partially paralyzed after a spinal injury suffered in a Saturday exhibition game against the Oakland Raiders. Doctors report some motion in the right arm and limited sensation, with prognosis uncertain as surgeons avoid predicting outcomes. Stingley remains in intensive care, cheerful despite the grave injury, as hospital officials clarified that paralysis persists though interpreted changes caused confusion.
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Raiders
Steve Grogan
Herrera traded to Seahawks in draft pick deal
Placekicker Efren Herrera was shipped to Seattle for an undisclosed draft choice. Dallas VP Gil Brandt said details are not specified, noting it is not a high pick. Herrera sought 80,000 dollars, roughly double his 1977 pay, while both sides claimed compromise.
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Softball Tourney Set At Eastern Isle Field Aug 17–20
A double elimination slow-pitch tournament will be held at Eastern Isle Field from August 17 to 20 with Thursday games at 6 p.m. Top two teams receive individual trophies and four sponsor trophies will be awarded. For details call Eugene Dye at 963-0649 or Jerry Rowe at 944290.
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Eugene Dye
Jerry Rowe
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