Bridgeport Meets St Albans In AAA State Final
Bridgeport carries an unbeaten mark into the Class AAA title game against top ranked St Albans at Laidley Field Charleston. The Indians seek a second straight unbeaten season and a long winning streak against Kanawha Valley teams. St Albans counters with 1000 yard rusher Derek Christian and Demetrius Watson as it seeks its first AAA crown since 1955. Paden City meets Bishop Donahue in Class A after a Aug 31 victory, while Paden City QB Jeff Fox is doubtful with a shoulder injury and Rodney Hizer may start. Mele of Bishop Donahue dominates the other side as he nears 2200 yards in 11 games.
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Bridgeport
Indians
St. Albans
Laidley Field
Paden City
Bishop Donahue
Wayne Jamison
Bob Marra
Matt
Jeff
Charlie Fest
Rocky Fleiss
Jamison
Point Pleasant
Derek Christian
Demetrius Watson
Red Dragons
Homer Criddle
South Charleston
Bluefield
Bishops
Steve Mele
Jeff Fox
Rodney Hizer
Sistersville
Fox
Wildcats
Mele
Jerry Drake
Martin Praises Kuhn and Blasts Steinbrenner in Honolulu
In Honolulu AP reports Billy Martin lauds Commissioner Bowie Kuhn for not fining or suspending him after an altercation, while criticizing George Steinbrenner. Kuhn warned of stern action if trouble repeats. Martin says he wouldn’t work for Steinbrenner again and hints at potential managerial openings after Kuhn’s ruling.
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Honolulu
Billy Martin
Bowie Kuhn
New York Yankees
George Steinbrenner
Kuhn
Martin
Seeweer Ae Eess
Steinbrenner i
Yankees
George
New York
Ed Sapir
Steinbrenner
Billy
Willie Mays
Sapir
Lopez Set to Face James Scott Behind Bars in NBC Telecast
Yaqui Lopez travels to Rahway State Prison to meet James Scott, a seven fight winner whose career stalled by incarceration. The bout, postponed thrice due to eye cuts, would air on NBC and could position Lopez for another title shot while Scott faces doubt over a prison boxing future.
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Scott
Rossman
Victor Galindez
Eddie Gregory
Richie Kates
Jerry Celestine
Lopez
Sadie
Rahway
James Scott
Superman
NBC
No. 2
Wittenberg and Ithaca Set for Stagg Bowl Showdown
Unbeaten Wittenberg faces Ithaca Blue Bombers in the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl in Phenix City Alabama. The NCAA Division III final kicks off at 12 50 p m EST on ABC with Wittenberg favored. Coach Maurer and Butterfield bring long win records into the game.
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Phenix City
Ala
Wittenberg
Ithaca Blue Bombers
Tigers
Amos Alonzo
Ithaca
Central Iowa
Open House Baby Shower for Mrs Pete Boone
An open house baby shower honoring Mrs Linda Boone will be held on Saturday December 8 at 7 oclock. The event at Boissevain Baptist Church is hosted by Misses Veronica Daugherty Patty Senter and Debbie Senter.
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Pete
Linda) Boone
Boissevain Baptist Church
Veronica Daugherty
Patty Senter
Debbie Senter
Rein Named LSU Coach in Turbulent Coaching Change
Bo Rein, former North Carolina State coach, accepted LSU’s job after a year-long search. He vows hard work, targets top opponents, and plans to hire NC State staff. McClendon fired after 18 seasons and 136-57-? record. Rein’s contract begins with $50,000 salary and freedom for outside activities.
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Baton Rouge
Bo Rein
Woody Hayes
Ohio State
Hayes
North Carolina State
Rein
LSU
Paul Dietzel
Suzanne
Dietzel
McClendon
Tigers
Wake Forest
Charlie McClendon
Lou Holtz
Frank Broyles
Wolfpack
Orioles Owner Williams Calls Free Agent Bids Mad
Baltimore Orioles owner Edward Bennett Williams condemns multimillion-dollar free agent contracts as madness and says Earl Weaver’s managerial contract will be extended through 1982. He vows to strengthen the team responsibly, not by buying wins, and notes expected attendance near 1.75 million in 1980. Williams also confirms talks with Hank Peters on Weaver’s extension.
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Baltimore
Baltimore Orioles
Edward Bennett Williams
Williams
Earl Weaver
Baltimore Sun
Don Stanhouse
John Curtis
Dave Goltz
al Hrabosky
Orioles
Tim Stoddard
New York Yankees
Boston Red Sox
Ted Turner
Atlanta
George Steinbrenner
Yankees
Washington
Steinbrenner
Birds
Weaver
Hank Peters
Japan
Peters
Gold Bowl Preview: Bulldogs vs Spartans in Richmond
South Carolina State Bulldogs return to the Gold Bowl in Richmond City Stadium to face Norfolk State Spartans at 1 30 p m Eastern. The teams meet after past wins for SC State and sharing runner up status in their conferences CIAA and MEAC. The game pits two runners up in a clash for state recognition and potential postseason momentum.
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Richmond
South Carolina State
Bulldogs
Richmond City Stadium
Norfolk State
Spartans
Winston-Salem State
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
MEAC
CIAA
Winston-Salem
Virginia Union
Sullivan finalists named for Sullivan Award in Las Vegas
The Amateur Athletic Association announced 10 finalists for the James E. Sullivan Award including Mark Cameron Leroy Kemp Greg Nehemiah Renaldo Nieman Bernard Taylor Kurt Thomas Cynthia Woodhead and David Matlin from Los Angeles. The award honors the top amateur athlete as chosen by officials media and past winners. Shep Messing commutes between Rochester and New York in a separate note.
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Nev
Board of Governors
The
Amateur Athletic Association
James E. Sullivan
Mark Cameron
Leroy Kemp
Greg
Renaldo Nehemiah
Robert Nieman
Bernard Taylor
Kurt Thomas
Cynthia Woodhead
David Matlin
Los Angeles
Messing
Rochester
N.Y
Shep Messing
Rochester Lancers
New York
Kush Faces Charges At ASU Hearing In December
Ousted ASU football coach Frank Kush faces charges of hitting players lying and serious personal misconduct at a faculty hearing set for December 13. The Phoenix Gazette cited alleged assault on former punter Kevin Rutledge after a late kick in the October 28, 1978 game and claims of coercion to hide facts amid an extension course scandal.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Frank Kush
Arizona State University
Sun Devil
Kevin Rutledge
Kush
Rutledge
Arizona State
Washington
Rocky Mountain College
Montana
Rush
Norma Sullivan
Bob Owens
John Redfield
John Schwada
Marshall Opens Rivalry With Charleston In Season Debut
Marshall and the University of Charleston renew their basketball rivalry in Huntington. Marshall leads the series 78-21 in meetings and 6,569-5,543 overall, while Charleston features coach Glenn Korobov and guard Emil Boatwright. This opener marks a switch to man to man defense for Marshall after years with a different scheme.
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W.va
Marshall
University of Charleston
Morris Harvey
Thundering Herd
Golden Eagles
Huntingtonians
Charleston
Herd
Bob Zuffelato
Zuffelato
Stu Aberdeen
Glenn Korobov
Emil Boatwright
Logan
Bunny Gibson
Greg White
Mullens
Aberdeen
Pastorini Released From Hospital Faces Browns Clash
Houston Oilers quarterback Dan Pastorini left hospital after recovering from stomach flu and is listed questionable for Sunday's game against Cleveland. With a 10-3 record the Oilers could clinch a playoff berth by beating the Browns, who stand 8-5. Also listed were Willie Alexander with a groin strain Richard Ellender with a groin strain and Ken Burrough with a lower back bruise, all on the injury list.
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Houston Oilers
Dan Pastorini
Cleveland
Pastorini
Methodist Hospital
Willie Alexander
Richard Ellender
Ken Burrough
Oilers
Browns
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