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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1978

Page

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January Opens Mexico Cup Lead With 64 At Mexico City

Don January shot a 64 to take a five stroke lead after 36 holes in the Mexico Cup Golf Tournament at Club de Golf Mexico. He tied the course record with five consecutive birdies and posted 132 for 36 holes, while David Graham trailed seven under after a 71.

Mexico City Don January Club de Golf Mexico David Graham Australia PGA Texas January Art Wall Jr Tommy Bolt Graham Mexico Victor Alado Bobby Wadkins Low Ankle Leonard Nakajima Juan Bill Kratzert Lindy Miller Carlos Perez Acosta Bob B Mark Hayes Manuel Ballesteros John Schroeder Tony Cerda, Jr Barry Jaecke Toru Nakamura Howard Clark Bob Murphy Ken Brown Enrque Serna Trinidad Reyes Miguel Hernandez Robert Roos Sven Tumba Guillermo Margolis Te Juan Antonio

Vikings and Lions Face Crucial NFC Showdown Today

Vikings quarterback Fran Tarkenton urges urgency as Minnesota, 8-5-1, aims to beat Detroit in Detroit for sole control in the NFC Central. Tarkenton seeks consistency after late drives, while multiple playoff picture clashes unfold across the league including Green Bay Chicago and Dallas Philadelphia.

Minnesota Fran Tarkenton Vikings Lions Detroit Tarkenton Green Bay Vikes Philadelphia Pittsburgh Steelers Baltimore Colts Chicago Kansas City Denver Buffalo New England Dallas New York Jets Cleveland St. Louis New York Giants Washington Atlanta Houston New Orleans Seattle San Diego Oakland Miami Tampa Bay San Francisco Cincinnati Los Angeles NFL Sonny Jurgensen Packers Rams Broncos Patriots

Out Of Court Settlement Ends Baseball Dispute

Former Texas Rangers manager Frank Lucchesi and infielder Lenny Randle settled a damage suit from a 1977 fight in an amicable out-of-court agreement. Lucchesi spoke emotionally of wishing no such incident occur again while Randle urged forgiveness as they shook hands and moved on.

Orlando Fla Texas Rangers Frank Lucchesi Lenny Randle Lucchesi Randle

Spinks Found Not Guilty In Marijuana Case

Michael Spinks, brother of Leon Spinks, was acquitted by St. Louis County Magistrate Dennis Quillin of possessing marijuana at Lambert Field after four hours of testimony. The 21-year-old’s case arose from a March 28, 1977 incident before a Rangers exhibition game in Orlando.

ST. Louis Michael Spinks Leon Spinks Lambert Field St. Louis County Dennis Quillin Spinks

Mottram McEnroe Win In Davis Cup Competition

In Rancho Mirage California England's Buster Mottram edged Brian Gottfried 44 24 10-8 64 6-3 to level the Davis Cup final against the United States. John McEnroe, 19, defeated John Lloyd 6-1 6-2 6-2 in straight sets as cold conditions cooled a desert afternoon.

Rancho Mirage Calif Buster Mottram United States Mottram Brian Gottfried John McEnroe John Lloyd California Mount San Jacinto Mercury

Record of college games and trades in early rounds

The recap lists numerous college basketball results with teams like Babson Bowdoin Maine Towson St Mass Boston Maine Machias and others, plus tournament rounds and various conferences. It also notes player trades and signings in baseball and pro football, including Cra Reynolds to Houston Floy Bannister, Toby Harrah to Cleveland, Jerry Koosman to Minnesota, and NFL moves for Giants Cardinals and NBA teams.

Babson Bowdoin Maine Towson St Mass -Boston Maine-Machias Citadel Bible Midsouth Chris Howard Norfolk St Radford F Mennonite Rollins Flagler Warren Wilson Piedmont Bible Virginia Seattle Mariners Cra Reynolds Houston Floy Bannister Texas Rangers Toby Harrah Cleveland Buddy Bell Jim Shortstop Montreal Mike Hart

Macalester seeks new coach after 42 game skid

Macalester College in St Paul fires coach Clint Ewald after a 0-26 stretch over three seasons and starts a rapid search for a young proven recruiter to turn around the Scots football program. President John Davis and Athletic Director Dennis Keihn emphasize renewing competitiveness while staying in the MIAC. Ewald expects to find another coaching position.

ST. Paul, Minn Macalester College Dennis Keihn Clint Ewald Ewald John Davis Macalester Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Keihn

Council Dominates Haysi 81 51 in Friday Showdown

Council moved to 5-4 with a decisive 81 51 win over Haysi. Greg Tiller led with 26 points while Jeff Mathis added 16. Haysi's David Sutherland scored 14 and Alan Viers 10 as Haysi falls to 1-1. jayvee score 44 43 in favor of Council.

Haysi Council Greg Tiller Jeff Mathis David Sutherland Alan Viers S Owens J. Owens R. Owens O’'Quinn

Marion Triumphs In Double Overtime At Tazewell

Marion Hurricanes edge Tazewell 73 to 67 in a double overtime thriller. Clayton Cregger led Marion with 30 points, while Charles Rutherford scored 25 for Tazewell. Marion outscored in the paint and secured the win with late free throws and decisive baskets to seal the Southwest District clash.

Marion Clayton Cregger Tazewell Cregger David Phelps Scarlet Hurricane Hurricane Charles Rutherford Robert Crabtree Mike Campbell Rutherford Herald Grindstaff Rhodes Hoops Cooper Robins Crabtree Sluss Taylor Campbell Vette Barton Ward Styron Phelps

Graham Crushed By District Foe Virginia High

Virginia High surged to 26 points in the final quarter to beat Graham 67 to 46 in the Southwest District. Graham drops to 1-1 on the season. Gate City visits next at 8:00. Graham’s Johnny Quintier led with 14 points, Tim Moore 12, Estel Singleton 10 and 11 rebounds. Virginia High top scorers were Jeff Sneed and Thomas with 15 each, Mark Worley 14.

Bristol Virginia High Graham G-Men Gate City Tonight Johnny Quintier Tim Moore Estel Singleton Singleton Jeff Sneed Thomas Mark Worley Moore Boone Leton Quintier Sharrock M Graham Hackley Sneed Pinder Carter Worley To Carter Mallory

Abingdon Falcons top Grundy 83 to 62 in Friday clash

Abingdon Falcons powered by Bobby Farnsworth 31 points defeat Grundy 83 62. Farnsworth hit 15 field goals and 1 of 2 free throws to lead scoring with John Hiller 17, Bob Farrier 13, Jim Knight 10. Brad Goff led Grundy with 15 as Steve Farmer and Larry Keen added 12 and 10.

Grundy Abingdon Falcons Bobby Farnsworth Farnsworth John Hiller Bob Farrier Jim Knight Falcon Brad Goff Steve Farmer Larry Keen Farrier Hiller Lowe Knight Landreth Glover Goff Farmer Keen Ashby Rife Hess Church Mullins Lester

Battle tops Richlands in 66 58 contest

John Battle pulled away late in the first half to beat Richlands 66 58 in a cold shooting game. Ketron led Battle with 19 points and Brooks added 13 while Compton led Richlands with 24. Battle shot 37 percent and 40 rebounds to Richlands 31 percent and 39 rebounds.

Richlands John Battle Battle Roger Ketron Ketron Billy Brooks Greg Compton Boo Chafin Jayvee Brooks Chafin McChesney Cumbo Faulkner Posey Compton McCall Richardson Farquharson Smith Rasnick

Walton Plans February Return To Basketball

Long Beach California AP Bill Walton aims for a February 1 NBA return and expects to play for either San Diego or Golden State after a foot injury felled him last season. He discusses contract talks, workouts, and trading prospects with Clippers and Warriors owners.

Long Beach Calif Bill Walton National Basketball Association San Diego Golden State Walton NBA Portland Trail Blazers Irv Levin San Diego Clippers Franklin Miculi Golden State Warriors David Thompson Denver Nuggets Los Angeles Rams National Football League Rams Gary Tuthill San Francisco

Lebanon over Rich Valley 78 60 in district clash

Lebanon defeated Rich Valley 78 to 60 in a Mountain Empire District matchup. Jeff Nipper led with 12 rebounds and shot 60 percent from the field as Lebanon built a comfortable lead. Rich Valley struggled to keep pace in Friday night action.

Lebanon Mountain Empire Rich Valley Jeff Nipper

Montcalm Faces Talcott in Regional Final Tonight

Montcalm Generals travel to Athens to face Talcott in the Class A Regional final at 7:30 pm with the winner headed to the state tournament. Rich Valley beat by Lebanon 78 to 60 as Armstrong scores 18 and Keith 4. Lebanon top scorers include Nipper 13 Garrett 11 Campbell 12 and Hensley 10. Lebanon shot 72 percent at the line to Rich Valley's 50 percent.

Huguenot Thomas Jefferson Benedictine Norfolk Catholic Petersburg Midlothian Colomal Heights Meadowbrook Thomas Dale Hopewell Ot Hermitage Lee Davus Lexington Carver Drewry Mason Laurel Park Patrick County Bassett Fieldale Collinsville Amherst Jefferson Forest Nelson County Gretna Altavista Brookville Carroll County Blacksburg Floyd Christiansburg Radford Gues Marion Tazewell Lancaster Gloucester Woodstock Central Cufton Forge Staunton River Shawsville New Castle North Cross James River Buffalo Gap Turner Ashby Wison Memorial Waynesboro Bath County Highland Auburn Mt. Rogers Independence Alleghany N.C Chulhowie Ft. Chiswell Rocky Gap Pocahontas Castlewood Rural Retreat Lebanon Rich Valley York Academy Huguenot Academy Jeff Nipper Jeff Garrett Matthew Campbell Phillip Hensley Athens Montcalm Generals Talcott Frye Armstrong Blevins Keith Tolbert Franklin Jones Henley Jaynes Campbell Hillman Garrett Harmon Jessee Nipper Smith Bryant Holskey

St Paul Edges Whitewood In Tight BD District Clash

Jimmy Ward sealed a 58-57 win for St Paul with two free throws with 17 seconds left. Ward boosted the Deacons to a 58-55 lead as Whitewood narrowed it to one. Rocky Cole led Whitewood with 21 points, Alan Honaker 16, Terry Maxwell 12. Neal Kilgore 18 and Doug King 16 led St Paul's scoring.

ST. Paul Jimmy Ward Whitewood Ward The Deacons Indians Rocky Cole Alan Honaker Terry Maxwell Neal Kilgore Doug King Kilgore King Banner Reedy Lewis

Radford Trips Giles in New River District clash

Radford Bobcats defeated Giles 79 to 63 as Ron Willoughby led with 36 points on field goals. Curtis Woods added 24, Mike Davidson 17, and Mike Owens 10 for Giles, with balanced scoring across the lineup.

Pearlsburg Radford Bobcats Giles New River District Ron Willoughby Cats Curtis Woods Mike Davidson Mike Owens Spartans Radford Willoughby Hassel Hail Irby Hanel Wiliams Geles Thompson Owens Martin Woods Davidson Montgomery

Eagles edge Pocahontas on Musick late shot win

Rocky Gap tops Pocahontas 64 to 61 as Donald Musick delivers a three point play with three seconds left. Musick scores 18 points to lead Rocky Gap, while Pocahontas is paced by Jimmy Harding with 18 in a tight rebounding contest.

Tony McEnroe Tony Trabert Lloyd Rocky Gap Donald Musick Pocahontas Eagles Tony Brizendine Musick Kenny Klimaitis Brian Willis Brizendine Jimmy Harding Indians Thompson Harding Murphy Kennedy Mullin Bowman K Klumnaitis Wills Hoosier

Garden High tops Honaker in balanced scoring night

Garden High used a balanced attack to defeat Honaker 78 to 63 on Friday night. Wayne Hall led with 20 points followed by Hylton 16 and Lester and Shortridge 15 each. Mike Hall led Honaker with 22 points as Breedlove added 12. Garden won the jayvee 43-33.

Vansant Garden High Honaker Garden Wayne Hall Johnny Hylton Bobby Lester Larry Shortridge Mike McClanahan Mike Hall Ronnie Breedlove Jayvee Hall Breedlove Kiser McGlothlin Hale Barnhart McClanahan Laster Hylton Shortridge

Ticket prices for regional title game Princeton vs Beckley

Tickets for tonight's 7 30 Class AAA regional final between Princeton and Beckley Woodrow Wilson cost 3 for adults and 2 for students.

Princeton Beckley Woodrow Wilson

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