Bluefield and Graham Seek Bragging Rights in Big Grid Clash
Bluefield and Graham meet at Mitchell Stadium tonight in a city rivalry that could decide bragging rights for a year. Bluefield enters as a solid favorite after a decisive Grid-Rama win over Cave Spring, while Graham aims to break a historical edge as emotions run high and early scoring may prove decisive.
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Graham Beavers Face Bluefield In Chance For Edge
Bob Foley predicts a tight clash between Bluefield and Graham with Beavers relying on a possible single wing surprise. Edge goes to Graham 17 13 as Nee and Hall pace the G Mens defense while Keesling faces inexperience at quarterback.
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Pocahontas Coach Praises Team After Scrimmage And Hopes For Opener
Pocahontas Indian coach Jerry Harman praised his squad after a defensive scrimmage win over Giles’ B team and a scoreless tie with Honaker. Union’s new coach John O’Neal worries about injuries with 23 players as Pocahontas prepares for tonight’s opener. Key returnees include quarterback Tommy French and backs Herbie Asbury and Bobby Dillon for Pocahontas, while Union relies on speed and depth to offset early-season gaps.
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Three-Way Tie In Tourney At Firestone
Hale Irwin shot a 2 under par 68 to share the lead in the first round of the World Series of Golf at Akron. He tied with Bill Rogers and Bernhard Langer as Ed Fiori and Curtis Strange posted 69. The field included 27 players on the 7 173 yard course.
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Peterstown Sets Tourney for Women’s Slow-Pitch Softball
A women’s double elimination slow-pitch softball tournament is set for September 12-13 at the little league field in Peterstown. Entry is $60. teams must provide their own balls. Trophies will honor the top team, the all-tourney team, and the top home run hitter. For details call Mike Hines at 753-4829 or Danny Hines at 753-4968.
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G4Girls dominate in first Graham home win at new gym
Graham defeats Patrick Henry 34 to 24 in SWD varsity girls basketball as guard Pam Ratliff leads with 11 points and Elaine Hall dominates the boards with 13 rebounds. Graham’s pressure defense and fast tempo produced a 24-9 halftime edge despite early scoreboard hiccups and fatigue in the fourth.
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Mets Rally Past Astros to Take Late-Game Win
New York Mets edge Houston 3-2 as Frank Taveras singles home the tying run and Hubie Brooks lofts the go ahead hit in the eighth off Joe Sambito. Alex Trevino opened the rally with a single, Trevino stole second, and Mookie Wilson was retired before the decisive scoring play.
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Blakely Named New Coach At Bluefield College
Susan Blakely will coach Bluefield College women’s athletic teams this fall and teach. A Mars Hill and University of Georgia alumna with high school and college teaching experience she aims to add a physiology of exercise course, possibly in January, and values contributing beyond the moment. Blakely looks forward to campus life in Bluefield and the September 2 start date.
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Abingdon Falcons Hand Tazewell 55 37 District Girls Win
Tazewell fell 55 37 to Abingdon in a Southwest District girls basketball game. Abingdon outscored Tazewell 23 3 in the final period, led by Jan Smith with 16 points and Marsha Lockhart adding 12.
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Lloyd Faces Connors In Open Debut Meeting
United States Open begins with John Lloyd of Britain, husband of top seed Chris Evert Lloyd, facing Jimmy Connors in the first round. Seeded stars include McEnroe, Borg, Lendl, Jaeger, Austin, Navratilova, and Hobbs with a mix of challengers and qualifiers.
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