Big Blue Blues at Bluefield State Show Fast Start
Bluefield State’s Big Blues blitzed Salem last week and greet Salem with speed and quickness. Key players include Keith Oakes from Graham Donald Jones from Ex-Beavers Ricky Marshall from Beckley Chase Williams from Beckley Terry Edwards from Hillsville Va. Jones has college interest and Williams is dependable. Oakes starred for spectacular plays, while Jones is the likely game breaker. Edwards is a rugged starter from Hillsville Va.
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Confidence grows in Huskies as season preview hints at title
The piece praises Quintier's confidence in a hardworking Huskies player and forecasts a strong season for the Big Blues. It notes Fairmont and Wesleyan as early favorites who were upset, mentions Concord beating Wesleyan, and reflects on state conference depth. It also shares a Sam Huff anecdote about WVU’s Penn State game and recalls WVU players from the early 1950s era under coach Pappy Lewis.
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Homer Paradise
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Joaquin Andujar
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Bill Robinson
Angels Trade Aikens for Cowens in Winter Meetings deal
The California Angels and Kansas City Royals completed a five player trade. Al Cowens goes to the Angels and Willie Mays Aikens moves to Kansas City. Royals also receive Rance Mulliniks and Todd Cruz. Aikens had knee surgery. Mulliniks hit .343 in the minors and .147 in the majors.
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Omaha
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Sherrill Accepts Lambert Trophy for Pitt Football
University of Pittsburgh coach Jackie Sherrill accepts the Lambert Trophy as the East’s top college football team. He credits Penn State's high standards for Pitt’s drive, notes Pitt’s 10-1 season and Fiesta Bowl bid, and says the city’s champions status boosts Eastern football.
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