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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1966

Page

8

Miami Favored Over Virginia Tech In Liberty Bowl

Miami ranked ninth and 7-2-1 plays Virginia Tech 8-1-1 in the Liberty Bowl in Memphis with ABC TV coverage at 1 p.m. ET. San Diego State faces Montana State in the Camellia Bowl at Sacramento, while Tennessee State meets Muskingum in the Grantland Rice Bowl in Murfreesboro. Others include Parsons vs North Dakota in Abilene and Morgan State vs West Chester in Orlando.

Murray Rose Associated Press Miami Hurricanes Virginia Tech Memphis Miami San Diego State Montana State Sacramento Calif ABC Tennessee State Muskingum College Murfreesboro Tenn Parsons North Dakota Abilene Tex Morgan State West Chester Waynesburg College of Pennsylvania Whitewater State Wisconsin Tulsa Oklo Tarleton State Stephenville Jerry Claiborn Tech Hurricanes Gobblers Bill Miller Tom Stafford Tommy Francisco Tom Beier Frank Loria

Pirates Rally Past Greenville Tigers 72 53

The Pirates led by Bill Spencer and Don Jackson surged in the fourth quarter to defeat Greenville 72 to 53. Jackson scored 26 points, Spencer 22, with Jackson adding 10 in the final period and Spencer 6 in the decisive burst.

Peterstown Bill Spencer Don Jackson Greenville Tigers Jackson Spencer Craig Chinault Pirates MaJ’s Bsp Noble H’fm Buckl Long Nester Mal Page Thornt Tsenc Sims Chin O’dell Hayes

Jockeys Suspended and Fined at Tropical Park

Miami AP tropical park stewards suspended one jockey for five days starting next Monday for interference at the start of the second race Thursday. Another jockey was fined 50 dollars for an unwarranted foul claim in the fourth race Thursday.

Miami Fla Tropical Park William Mayorga Bobby Perna

Concord Routs Bluefield State in 101 78 Victory

Concord College high scorers pace a 101 to 78 win over Bluefield State College. Jessie Phillips and Henry Ollie lead with 22 each as six Lions reach double figures, pulling away after a tight first half. State’s Bob Hayes also scores 22 in a losing effort.

Concord College Mountain Lions Bluefield State College Concord Lions Big Blues Jessie Phillips Henry Ollie Bob Hayes State Bob Sandy Tom Evans Bill Spencer Larry Peck Don van Deusen Richard Johnson State College Beckley College Beckley Bluefield State Concord G Fe Rose Sandy Ollie Spencer L’mb'rt Peck Johns Evans Hayes Phillips Ford V’nd Carter Nts Jm’ts Wyatt Hendrix Ridge Vennari-Stephens

Palmer Nicklaus Regain Lead In PGA Team Match

Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer finished the third round of the $275,000 PGA championship at Palm Beach Gardens Florida at dusk Friday firing a 63 to regain the lead and move two strokes ahead of the field at 192. The marathon match lasted nearly six hours as winds slowed play and 69 teams competed.

Palmer-Nicklaus Palm Beach Gardens Fla Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Doug Sanders al Besselink Buster Jacky Cupit Jay Lionel Hebert Heberts Cupit Brothers

ACC Moves To Neutral Courts For South Carolina Games

The ACC ruled that all South Carolina basketball games this season may be moved to neutral sites if mutually desired to prevent potential explosive situations. The decision follows an apology from USC President Thomas Jones for coach Frank McGuire's comments on sophomore Mike Grosso’s ineligibility.

Hilton Head Island,&.c Atlantic Coast Conference University of South Carolina South Carolina Thomas Jones Frank McGuire Mike Grosso Ralph Fadum North Carolina State Fadum Greensboro N.C Eddie Cameron Duke Maryland Virginia Wake Forest Clemson N.C. State

Feds Creek Upsets Dorton Behind Hunt’s 20 Points

Clell Hunt scored 20 points to spark Feds Creek Kentucky to a 69 to 63 home win over Dorton. Feds Creek led 43 28 at halftime but Dorton tied 51 all in the third period with Roger Anderson. In the fourth, Feds Creek pulled away 18 to 12.

Clell Hunt Feds Creek Dorton Roger Anderson Hunt Collier Murphy Bentley Sizem Tackett Scott Salyers Justice Wright Adams Osborne T Hunt Baker

Richlands Open 1966 67 Campaign Against Virginia High

Richlands Blue Tornado under coach Mark Dunham begins the 1966-67 season against Southwest District rival Virginia High in Bristol. Last season Richlands posted a 13-7 record while Virginia High defeated Richlands twice, 48-46 and 70-46.

Richlands Blue Tornado Virginia High Bristol Mark Dunham

Cavaliers Host Miami Tonight

Virginia plans a home Saturday night showdown with Miami Florida as the Cavaliers seek a third win in four starts. Miami arrives favored but 0-4 so far, while Virginia relies on Chip Case John Connelly and strong rebounding from John Naponick.

Richmond Virginia Miami Fla Florida Charlottesville Chip Case John Connelly John Naponick William and Mary Kentucky VMI Furman Randolph - Macon Emory and Henry Ashland RPI Hampden - Sydney Bridgewater Western Maryland Towson State Old Dominion Lynchburg N.C

Whitewood Indians Edge Cleveland 65 62 In Friday Thrill

Whitewood Indians led 26 17 after one and 39 27 at halftime then held off a late rally to beat Cleveland 65 62. Larr Honaker 16? No The text shows Honaker 256 points, Robinson 17, Bird 12 as Whitewood’s top scorers in the third start of coach Dillard Keen era.

Whitewood Indians Cleveland Larr Honaker Nathan Robinson George Bird Dillard Keen

Mountaineers Face Illini in Mountaineer Field House Showdown

West Virginia University hosts Illinois in a 2 05 p m EST matinee game at Mountaineer Field House. Illinois fresh off a 98 97 overtime upset of Kentucky travels with 6 7 forward Rich Jones a prolific scorer and rebounder while WVU hopes to extend a 30 0 series edge against Southern Conference foes and rebound after a 99 75 win over VMI.

Morgantown West Virginia University Illinois Big Ten Illini Lexington Kentucky Butler Mountaineers VMI East Carolina William and Mary WVU Bucky Waters Rich Jones Jones Ron Williams Carl Head Dave Reaser Champaign Ill Mountaineer Ohio State

Southern Conference rejects redshirt liberalization yet allows NIT play

The Southern Conference rejected any loosening of the anti redshirt rule while voting 81 to permit its teams to compete in the National Invitation Tournament in New York. The amendment, supported by William and Mary and by coaches’ pleas, keeps the four-year eligibility rule with a possible fifth year only for injury or military service. Davidson supported the amendment but warned about classroom time. The conference also moved to limit grants in aid to two years and set March 1 as the start date for golf and tennis seasons.

NCAA ACC Clemson Richmond New York William and Mary VMI Davidson Wildcats Frantis Johnston Dr. Johnston W&m Sonal Southern Atlantic Coast Southeastern Woek Charlotte

Purdue to Start Conley and Charles in Rose Bowl

Purdue coach Jack Mollenkopf expects linebacker Pat Conley and cornerback John Charles to start in the Rose Bowl against Southern California. Both suffered shoulder separations this season, Charles in October and Conley in November, boosting Purdue's defense for the Pasadena showdown. The Boilers depart Indianapolis December 21.

Lafayette Ind Jack Mollenkopf Purdue Pat Conley John Charles Boilermakers Charles Conley Wisconsin Southern California Pasadena Indianpolis

Pioneers overpower Council 79 to 35 in Lebanon showdown

Lebanon pounced early to a 18-3 lead and stretched halves to 40-10 at halftime as the Pioneers routed Council 79-35. Larry Robinson scored 17 for Lebanon while Ival Lester led Council with 17 points.

Lebanon Pioneers Council Larry Robinson Ival Lester Ers Council Sullivan Kiser Stil Robins Lester J’rings Jackson Rsmith O Frye Jsmith Dsmith Il Skeen Adams Nash E’r Council Lebanon

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