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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1985

Page

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Seahawks Clash With Raiders In Los Angeles Showdown

The Raiders seek to clinch the AFC West with a win at the Los Angeles Coliseum as Seattle eyes an upset after a prior 33-3 loss at the Kingdome. Oakland relies on its steady, veteran core to hold off Seattle’s push for a playoff berth, while the Seahawks face a must-win scenario and must also root for Denver. Knight Knox comments frame Seattle’s danger, but Oakland’s momentum and home-field leverage loom. The Sunday slate includes Bears over Jets, Broncos over Chiefs, Steelers over Bills, Bengals over Redskins, Lions over Packers, Browns over Oilers, Buccaneers over Colts, Vikings over Falcons, Giants over Cowboys, 49ers over Saints, Chargers over Eagles, Rams over Cardinals, and Patriots over Dolphins.

Seattle Seahawks Los Angeles Raiders Kingdome Raiders Seahawks Los Angeles Coliseum Los Angeles Seattle Denver Chuck Knox Broncos Rams Anaheim Knox Flores David Krieg Curt Warner and Company Chicago N.Y Jets Bears New York Kansas City Chiefs Kansas State Buffalo Pittsburgh Steelers Cincinnati Cleveland Bills Washington Boomer Esiason Bengals Redskins Green Bay Detroit Silverdome Lions Packers Houston Browns Oilers Indianapolis Tampa Bay Bucs Buccaneers Colts Minnesota Atlanta Falcons Gerald Riggs Marcus Allen Vikings N.Y. Giants Dallas Giants Cowboys Phil Sims San Francisco New Orleans 49Ers Saints Philadelphia San Diego Chargers Eagles St. Louis L.A

Athens one win from title

Athens High School girls edge Charleston Catholic 53 49 in Class A state semifinal at the Civic Center to reach the state final. Senior Keaton sisters Angie and Tammy sank crucial late free throws as coach Ron Burton praised his players for a second half rally after a slow start.

Charleston Athens Charleston Catholic Civic Center Lady Trojans Keaton Angie Tammy Ron Burton Lady Irish Burton Matewan

Keaton sisters spark Athens to semifinal win in state tourney

In Charleston, Tammy and Angie Keaton, first-time freshman starter Tammy and her veteran sister Angie, propelled Athens to a victory over Charleston Catholic. Tammy hit a key free throw late, Angie followed with two late free throws sealing a lead as Athens advances to today’s state final versus Doddridge County.

Angie Tammmy

Mountaineers seek .500 record in rivalry with Pitt

West Virginia aims to rebound from a 42-41 home loss to Maryland as it hosts old rival Pitt at the WVU Coliseum. The Mountaineers stand 3-4 after the setback, while Pitt sits at 5-1. Freshman guard Greg Poindexter will return to practice next semester but will not play this year due to university sanctions amid a campus dormitory sexual assault probe.

Morgantown West Virginia Maryland Mountaineers Pitt WVU Gale Catlett Greg Poindexter Poindexter Bronx N.Y Catlett

Graham holds off Narrows 55 36 in high school boys basketball

Graham G-Men erase early deficit to topple Narrows Green Wave 55 36 at Graham Middle School. Jimmy Yost scores 14 points, Keith Latimer adds 12 as Graham overturns a 12 4 opening, Latimer earns praise for second quarter surge and a team first win of the year. Narrows suffers season opening defeat as injuries and turnovers limit backcourt effectiveness.

Graham G-Men Narrows Graham Middle School Jimmy Yost Keith Latimer Barry Coburn Glenn Gardner Byron Brown Green Wave Coburn George Kantsios Kantsios Joey Cundiff Tracy Law Latimer Charlie Phelps Keith Phelps Lebanon

West Virginia to allow Poindexter practice next semester

West Virginia University confirms freshman guard Greg Poindexter will return to basketball practice next semester but will not play this year. Poindexter remains on probation after being among five players barred from practices tied to a campus dormitory incident investigated by a grand jury.

Morgantown West Virginia University Greg Poindexter Gale Catlett Poindexter Bronx N.Y Catlett Joe Boczek J.J. Crawl Boczek Holman Harley Wayne Yearwood Wade Smith West Virginia Pitt

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