Beaver grid stars join Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Beaver athletes have joined the Fellowship of Christian Athletes a national non-denominational group with pro and amateur athletes coaches and administrators. Five Beaver stars Nicky Colabro Danny Dotson Pete Sarver Bill Albert and Harry Hull are active, appearing before youth groups and embodying Beaver discipline and decency. Deer hunting in Scott County Virginia is noted with 53 bucks killed and an invitation to hunt there next November. Scoring leader Jack Simsak tops Gobblers and kickers Ken Juskovich and John Utin are highlighted for their point totals and field goals.
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VPI
Dickie Cranwell
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Grundy edges Whitewood 79 77 in overtime thriller
Andy Jessee drove for a layup with 17 seconds left in regulation to force overtime, then scored the final eight Grundy points as the Golden Wave defeated the Whitewood Indians 79 77. Pat Johnson Matney and Mark Robinson led Grundy with 20 points each, while Whitewood's Jackie Horne Allen Cole Tom Moore contributed in the extra period.
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Jessee
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Bland Rockets Rout New Castle 56 27 in Friday Thriller
Bland Rockets dominated New Castle 56 to 27 led by Jerry Dunn and Edgar King. King scored 20 points with eight baskets and four free throws, while Dunn contributed heavily as Bland built a 27 6 halftime lead and outscored the visitors in every period.
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Murphy Lifts Pocahontas Past Lebanon 94 42
Murphy scored 20 points and helped Pocahontas pull away to a 94 42 victory over Lebanon on Friday night, as the Tribe earned their first win of the season under coach Bill Burnett. Terry Streeter added 10 points as Pocahontas pulled ahead after a close first half.
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Princeton Tigers edge Graham G Men 70 64 in opener
Princeton tops Graham 70 to 64 at home in the first game under coach John Quintier. David Bohn leads Princeton with 27 points, John Thompson paces Graham with 23 as Tigers pull away after a 14-12 early deficit.
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Cleveland Indians Rout Twin Springs In 78-56 High School Victory
Cleveland Va high school basketball beat Twin Springs Titans 78 to 56 for its second straight win. Senior guard Jeff Owens led Cleveland with 31 points while Gary Addington led Twin Springs with 19. The Indians pulled away in the fourth quarter after a close first three periods.
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Michigan State Aide Gets Wake Forest Job
Cal Stoll, 45, a protege of Duffy Daugherty at Michigan State, is named head football coach at Wake Forest University to replace Bill Tate. Tate resigned after a 17-32-1 five year run. Stoll will bring ten years as MSU assistant, last as end coach.
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Eckert resigns as baseball commissioner in surprise move
Eckert announced his retirement Friday while denying he was fired. M. Donald Grant hinted at major changes, saying the club needs a new chauffeur, as a reconstruction committee begins work and a new commissioner will be chosen within months. Eckert, 59, became commissioner in 1965 amid expansion and a looming players strike tied to TV revenue.
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Big Blues face Cumberland after narrow season opener loss
Cumberland travels to Williamsburg to play Bluefield State in the Big Blues second game of the season. Bluefield State, coached by Tony Mandeville, lost 87 74 to West Virginia Tech in Montgomery. Likely starting lineup includes James Childress center Alan Murphy and Sammy Stuart forwards with Ricky Stores and Ed Seward at guard. Stuart led Bluefield with 25 points and Childress added 16 in the Tech loss.
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Ricky Stores
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Tech prepares for Liberty Bowl as Kincaid practices
Virginia Tech works toward its Liberty Bowl date with Mississippi as injured starter Al Kincaid dons sweat clothes for passing drills. Coach Jerry Claiborne notes the doctor expects him to start running Monday while Wayne Humphries leads the offense in chilly practice.
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Ramblin Reds Aim to End Four-Game Slide at Virginia Southern
Bluefield College's Ramblin Reds seek a rebound after dropping four straight to Steed College Marshall Extension Clinch Valley and Kentucky Christian. The 0-4 squad hosts Virginia Southern at 2 p.m led by Rick Wellens and Woody Deans.
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Marshall Hosts Eagles Tonight
Marshall faces Morehead State in Huntington with coach Ellis Johnson predicting a tough fight. Johnson cites Morehead's height and rebounding edge as keys, while Marshall aims for an upset after an 82-81 opener loss to Morris Harvey and hopes for a near 7,000 crowd at 8 p.m.
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Colts Rams And Chiefs Get Nods
Pro football picks section features Murray Chass with Hong Kong flu OJ Simpson chatter. He cites Eagles Bills Saints and Notre Dame style scenarios while listing AFL and NFL game forecasts for weekend games.
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WVU and Hokies Face Off in Charleston Clash
West Virginia seeks a third straight win away from Morgantown as it faces Virginia Tech at the Charleston Civic Center. WVU relies on Bob Hummell and Carey Bailey with Larry Woods contributing as VPI aims to rebound after a loss to Duke.
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Hurley Faces St. Paul in Tonight's Basketball Meet
Hurley, after an 87 77 loss to the Golden Wave last Tuesday, hosts the St. Paul Deacons tonight. Coached by Paul Hatfield, Hurley seeks rebound following a season opener defeat to Grun dy.
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Mills 38 Points Power Matoaka Past Oakvale 84 73
Arlon Mills had 38 points and 26 rebounds leading the Matoaka Indians to an 84 73 victory over Oakvale. Billy Comer 23 and Marv Neely 22 led Oakvale as the Owls tied early in the fourth before Matoaka pulled away. Oakvale drops to 0-2 while Matoaka remains undefeated in Area Division B.
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Holston Bowl Narrowly Falls To Rich Valley
Rich Valley built a 34 29 halftime lead and withstood Holston’s late push to win 62 52 Friday night. Roger Frye led the Steers with 20 points while Billy Purley added key baskets in the final period.
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Cleveland and Charlotte Eye ABA Teams
AP reports ABA commissioner George Mikan said his office is in talks with groups in Cleveland and Charlotte about possible league franchises. No concrete developments reported. Mikan also said the Houston Mavericks will remain in Houston as owners keep support despite financial difficulties.
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Tech Sees Wetzel as Key For West Virginia Showdown
Virginia Tech coach Howie Shannon praises Dan Wetzel 6-8 at forward while prep for the Charleston game against West Virginia. He notes Wetzel's speed and scoring ability, but remains cautious about moving him to forward full time. The Hokies rely on last week's lineup with Manuel and Lockett likely to see more minutes.
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