Carew blocks Giants trade as Koosman to Mets gears up
In Orlando AP reports Rod Carew vetoed a Minnesota to San Francisco deal, blocking the seven time AL batting champion's move while Minnesota and New York completed a Koosman trade. The Twins acquired Jerry Koosman from the Mets for Greg Field and a player to be named later.
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Notre Dame and Miami to play football in Tokyo plan near end
Notre Dame athletic director Ed Krause said talks with Miami officials in Tokyo indicate a Japan game next season is near. If finalized, the match would be Nov 24 at Koikuen Stadium with 50 000 to 60 000 seats, ticket prices around 15 to 20 dollars, and each school earning about 200000 plus expenses.
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Tigers Seize State Bid With Win Over Bluefield
Princeton Tigers edge Bluefield High in a tense sectional opener to earn a winner-take-all regional showdown with Beckley Woodrow Wilson for a state tournament berth. Coach Ann Meador notes a new killer edge in the team as seniors recall past seasons.
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Bluefield State tops Lincoln Memorial in season opener
Coach Johnny Quintier debuts the Bluefield State College basketball team, defeating visiting Lincoln Memorial University at Brushfork Armory. Star freshman Chase Williams leads with all around play, while Donald Jones adds fire despite some cold shooting. Williams is hailed as a future asset. the team shows hustle and potential ahead of a longer schedule.
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Princeton Tigerettes eye state bid after Bluefield win
Princeton coach Meador lauds team unity and defense as the Tigerettes push toward the state tournament. Beating Beckley would clinch a rare state trip after a strong tournament surge, with seniors and juniors contributing on both ends and a pressure defense a key factor.
Concord Mountains Lions Upset Tech In Puzzle Like Win
Concord’s Don Christie shuffled a 1977 78 team to win three straight, including an 83 81 last second win over West Virginia State. Senior Mike Jones and junior Will Johnson lead with scoring and Johnson’s leadership, while sophomore Mark Green shares forward duties and guard Randy Jennings handles ball handling as the Mountain Lions face W Va Tech in a tricky clash.
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Marshall Seeks Season Spark Against Mountaineers
Marshall University tops 3-1 after a loss to West Virginia with senior guard Bunny Gibson scoring 28. Appalachian State assistant coach Nate Ross says Marshall has no offense beyond Gibson and opens Southern Conference play versus the Mountaineers, who enter 5-0.
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Wilt Chamberlain Might Return to NBA With Bulls
Wilt Chamberlain, 42, who holds the NBA and ABA records for points and rebounds, reportedly weighing a comeback with the Chicago Bulls as a second string center. He has met Bulls managing partner Jon Kolver, plans to visit Chicago for talks, and would back Artis Gilmore if signed.
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