Graham Bluefield clash kicks off Friday at Mitchell Stadium
Graham and Bluefield Highs open their pigskin campaigns Friday night at Mitchell Stadium with an 8 p.m. kickoff. Graham unveils a veteran team after two preseason scrimmages while Bluefield Beavers showcase adjustments and a mixed line of backs and defenders. Coach Chmara praised overall execution and noted 11 backs used in Friday’s scrimmage, with Mark Zachwieja converting three extra points.
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Grid-A-Rama action highlights Mt View and Beaver momentum
Coverage from Mitchell Stadium recalls a pre season Grid-A-Rama with Mt View Welch Gary consolidation facing Stonewall Jackson while Bluefield Beavers and Princeton show surprising aggression. Coaches discuss consolidation challenges, Parkersburg coaching staffs, and Virginia Tech football opener ticket policy for students.
Bears Face Tough 1978 Fight With Vikings In NFC Central
In Minneapolis, the Chicago Bears look to rebound after a 9-7-9 season contrasted with the Minnesota Vikings 9-9 finish and fifth straight division title. Walter Payton led Chicago with 1852 rushing yards while Fran Tarkenton returns for Minnesota amid aging lines but strong backs and receivers.
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Chmara Predicts Bluefield Beavers Will Succeed
Bluefield High School football coach John Chmara told the Bluefield Kiwanis Club that his team is small but aggressive and enthusiastic and will be successful this year. He noted two losses last season and added Logan and Jefferson County to the 10 game schedule while East Bank and Stonewall Jackson dropouts alter future games. He praised last Friday’s win over Parkerburg South, cited a thin lineup up front, and urged opportunity to capitalize on opponents’ mistakes to produce a winner.
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Bengals Quarterback Ken Anderson To Undergo Hand Surgery
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Ken Anderson will have surgery today on his fractured throwing hand. A pin will be inserted to aid healing, with the team stating he can resume football duties in five or six weeks after the injury sustained in Saturday's 17-14 preseason win over the Green Bay Packers.
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Coliseum Commission challenges NFL 75 mile rule over Rams move
Los Angeles Coliseum Commission denounces the NFL territorial rule after the Rams announced a 1980 move from the Coliseum to Anaheim. The body threatens antitrust litigation with federal court action under Sherman Act and Equal Protection claims. Anaheim Stadium plans $25.7 million refunding bonds to expand capacity, with Goldman Sachs handling the issue before September 1.
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U S Swimmers Sweep 23 Golds at Berlin Worlds
United States claimed 23 golds finishing top of the medals table at the world championships in Berlin. Greg Louganis and David McCagg led U S wins in diving and sprint events while Barbara Krause earned the women's 100 meter freestyle and McCagg won the men s 100 meter freestyle. West Germany and Britain shared silver and bronze medals as the U S medley relay set a time behind the 1976 Olympic mark.
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Net Rivalries Dominate Open Debut at National Tennis Center
In New York, Bjorn Borg and Jimmy Connors renew one of tennis most famous rivalries as Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert also loom. Borg seeks the year’s Grand Slam and a U.S. Open title while Connors aims to prove he remains the game’s top player. Opening night features Borg versus Bob Hewitt and Tracy Austin facing Francois Durr.
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Elwin E. Aliff Construction promises timely, on budget builds
Elwin E. Aliff Construction touts a team from concept to completion to prevent cost overruns and delays. They handle planning permits construction and even landscaping to keep projects on time and within budget, claiming methods that cut building timelines by up to 40 percent.
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