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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1972

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Graham G-Men overpower John Battle 62 43 in high school game

Graham G-Men defeated John Battle Trojans 62 to 43 at John Battle High School near Bristol. Ronnie Edwards led Graham with 20 points, while Robert Trenton added 16 and Darrell Saunders pulled 18 rebounds. John Battle’s Mike Bailey scored 19 to top the Trojans.

Graham John Battle Trojans John Battle High School Bristol Trojans John Battle Ronnie Edwards Robert Trenton Mike Bailey Richard Dean Darrell Saunders John Battie Graham Fe Dye Edwards Dean Harrisn Draper Saundrs Wilson Smith Yoho Bailey

Wildcats Edge Herndon In 64 59 Victory

Spanishburg Wildcats defeat Herndon 64 to 59 on Friday night. Tim Farley scores 28 for Spanishburg while Ed Tolliver adds 18. Kevin Sizemore tops Herndon with 24 points and David Snider adds 18 as both teams shoot poorly.

Wildcats Herndon Spanishburg Wildcats Scone Hehe T Fedinat Wyoming County Paul Haynes Indians Spanishburg Tim Farley Ed Tolliver Nets Kevin Sizemore David Snider Herndon Spanishburg Os Farley Snyder Tooliver Re Sizemre Norman Gross Qsabry Binksp Coomes Bledsoe Harbour Herndons Spanishburg WM

Patrick Henry Beats Richlands 69 68 in Tight Finish

Patrick Henry escaped with a 69 68 victory at Richlands as Richlands Blue Tornado staged a late rally. Sam Mellinger led Patrick Henry with 21 points while Rick Arms topped Richlands with 16. Edmondon and Snyder contributed for the Patriots.

Richlands Blue Tornado Patrick Henry Patriots Sam Mellinger Patrick

Marshall Downs Baylor 82 72 in Memorial Invitational

Marshall Thundering Herd defeated Baylor 82-72 as Randy Noll and Bill James each scored 20 points. Marshall advances to face Princeton, which upset Florida State, for the Memorial Invitational title. Jerry Ahart led Baylor with 24 points while Princeton beat Florida State 61-59.

Huntington W.va Randy Noll Bill James Marshall Baylor Princeton Florida State

Princeton 61 Florida St 59 football? basketball score

Friday college scores list Princeton defeating Florida State 61 to 59. Several other: Missouri 68 over Holy Cross 65. Kutztown 70 over Muhlenberg 66. Numerous high and small college results follow with regional teams and venues.

Associated Kutztown Muhlenberg Cedarville Ohio Marion Ind Presbyterian Voorhees Augustan Eastern Michigan Augusta College Tusculum McMurray Edward's Tex North Carolina Duke Linsiey Buckeye North MecMechen Donahue Warwood Brooke Co Joan Marshall Parkersburg Weirton Steubenville Catholic Weirton Madonna Morgantown Oak Glen Bealisville Cameron Sistersville Harrisville Pine Grove Valley Hundred Fairmont Lewis Co Rivesville Flemington Mannington Farmington Overtime Ansted Summers

Filion Sets Harness Racing Win Record at Roosevelt Roost

Westbury New York Herb Filion won his sixth Roosevelt Raceway race on November 27 marking his 544th victory of the year a new all time record for a harness racing driver The 32 year old Canadian had previously won 543 races in 1971 setting the previous high.

Westbury N.Y Herb Filion Roosevelt Raceway

Blue Devils Top Indians in 91-78 Clash at Whitewood

Castlewood defeated Whitewood 91-78 Friday night to improve to 5-0 on the season, as Randy Poole scored 30 for the Devils while Hall and Castle added 22 and 17. Alan Cantrell led Whitewood with 38 points and Roger Van Dyke added 14. Whitewood led 21-16 after one period before Castlewood grabbed the lead for good at 42-39.

Castlewood Whitewood Indians Blue Devils Devils Randy Poole Hall Castle Alan Cantrell Roger van Dyke

Twin Springs Defeats Honaker in 77-53 Victory

Twin Springs built a 20-8 first quarter lead and rolled to a 77-53 win over Honaker on Friday night. Doug Addington led Twin Springs with 20 points, joined by John Stallard 18 Randall Dingus 13 and Danny Howell 10. For Honaker Rod Jessee 13 and Steve Ball 13 paced the offense.

Twin Springs Honaker Doug Addington John Stallard Randall Dingus Danny Howell Rod Jessee Steve Ball Honaker Twin Springs Oe Clark Stallard Ball Dingus Jessee Jenings Fields Collins Ray Kcarter Howell Perkins Jcarter of Estep Cmptn Twin Essay

Pirates Beat Union 80 to 62 in Friday Night Clash

Peterstown's Pirates overwhelmed Union 80 62 on Friday. Peterstown star scored 27 points, Wayne Hopkins added 22, Sam Copeland led Union with 19 and Billy Hilton 14.

Peterstown Pirates Union Same Wayne Hopkins Sam Copeland Billy Hilton Union Peterstown Copeing Spencer Echols Tuggie Fallen Wipkns Duncen Balenge Newsme Beasly Walker Francis Hilton Rripkins Hossack Dunn Upton Totes

Bob Ross Named Citadel Coach

Richmond, Virginia native Bobby Ross, formerly an Maryland assistant, was named football coach at The Citadel in Charleston. The appointment fills the vacancy left by Red Parker who left for Clemson University as Gen. James W. Duckett and Eddie Teague announced the decision.

Charleston S. C Bobby Ross Maryland Hoe Ciafae Richmond, Va Red Parker Military College Clemson University Ross James W. Duckett Citadel Eddie Teague

Princeton Tigers Open 1972-73 With Win Over Big Creek Owls

Princeton Tigers defeated Big Creek Owls 80 to 51 at War Memorial Gym. Opie McKinney led with 21 points while David Steele added 17 and Gary Meadows 14. William Wilson 19 and Alex Morgan 14 led the Owls scoring.

Princeton Tigers Ey A Big Creek Owls Owls Tigers Opie McKinney David Steele Gary Meadows Ralph Ball Princeton McKinney Steele Nets Meadows William Wilson Alex Morgan Rory Fields Big Creek Morgan Fields Taylor Feot To McKing Woods Fleming Boyles Morgan Trpson Lego Lambert Johnson Harma Vw Mens Wilson Woody Wyrick Adams Winfrey Hairsin Fields Cabell

Owls Sail Past Rough Riders to Stay Undefeated

Glen Rogers led the Owls to a 63-55 win over the Baileysville Rough Riders to improve to 3-0 this season. Dennis Allen scored 17 points while Jody Price added 12 for Glen. Steve Morgan topped Baileysville with 19, followed by David Lee 17 and Glen Bailey 10.

Glen Rogers Owls Baileysville Rough Riders Owls Rough Riders Dennis Allen Glenne Jody Price Steve Morgan Baileysville David Lee Glen Bailey Glen Rogers Baileysville Fe Ft To Lee Allen Dishma Brewstr J Price Bailey Workma Morgan JI Price Holcmb Brooks Mayard Mullins Smith Brown Halstd Glen Rogers Uu Baileysville Nu Wilcox-Scott

Ft. Chiswell Rips Auburn Tigers 80 to 58

Ft. Chiswell Pioneers routed Auburn Tigers 80 58 on Friday night at Auburn. Lyons led with 18 points while Jackson scored 15 and Vials 12 as the unbeaten Pioneers dominated the game.

Chiswell Aubury Chiswell Auburn Hall, Moore

Rodgers Wins Heisman Trophy at 1972 Dinner

Johnny Rodgers of Nebraska, the All American running back, received the Heisman Trophy for the 1972 season at a 1100-person ceremony. He spoke of luck and unity and urged helping all to a better life. Lt. Col. Peter Dawkins was principal speaker at the Downtown Athletic Club event.

New York Johnny Rodgers Nebraska Oge Omaha Peter Dawkins Neill McAlister

Volpe Named New Golf Pro at Crystal Lago Club

Jerry Volpe formerly of Englewood New Jersey courses is appointed as the new golf pro at Crystal Lago County Club in Pompano Beach Florida. His past roles include positions at Englewood and courses in New Jersey.

Volpe Pompano Pompao Beach Fla Jerry Volpe Englewood Cus New Jersey Crystal Lago Countiry Club Pompano Beach

Montcalm Defeats Matoaka 62 to 55 in Armory Showdown

Montcalm Generals edge Matoaka 62 55 at Brushfork Armory to claim their second win in four games. Montcalm led throughout as the foul line difference spurred the victory with 26 of 33 free throws to Matoaka’s 7 of 14. Leon Buchannon scored 20 for Montcalm, Eddie Hamlin 15, Roger Perkins 10. Mike Midkiff led Matoaka with 20 points, Patrick Crawford 11, Donald Snider 10.

Matoaka Brushfork Armory Montcalm Generals Indians Leon Buchannon Eddie Hamlin Roger Perkins Mike Midkiff Patrick Crawford Donald Snider Montcalm Matoaka Tip i Ft To Hamlin Ss Midkiff Blevins Snider Hurst Perkins A Repass Bchanan Crawford N Farmer Howard Cecil Allen

Green Dragons Rally To Beat Haysi 79 70

Pat McClanahan and Belford Shortridge sparked a second half rally for Garden High in the Garden gym. The Green Dragons defeated Haysi 79 to 70 Friday night led by the duo's scoring spurt and clutch play.

Green Dragons Haysi Pat McClanahan Belford Shortridge Garden High Garden Gym

Maroons defeat Floyd Buffalos 84 to 66 for first win

Gene Hash led Garden with 21 points as the Maroons toppled Floyd 84 66 in Floyd. Tommy Hilton and Alex Austin added 15 each, Lloyd Sawyers 14, while Curtis Goad paced Floyd with 20 and Larry Sowers 16. Garden improved to 3 1. Floyd dropped to 1 4.

George Wythe Maroons Floyd Buffalos Floyd Maroons Gene Hash Tommy Hilton Alex Austin Lloyd Sawyers Curtis Goad Larry Sowers Darrell West George Wythe Fg Ff Jackson Grim Hash Sowers Austin Goad Swyrs Mannon Hilton Ww West Taylor Conner Brxtn Bmgrum Ward. Thompson

Marion Defeats Tazewell 59 45 In Southwest District Clash

The Marion Scarlet Hurricane rolled past the Tazewell Bulldogs 59 45 Friday night. Marion led 16 10 after one period and 26 18 at halftime, then stretched the gap as Tazewell closed to 35 33 before Marion added 24 in the final period. Brad Moore scored 21 with 13 from Ken Harvey and Alan Linkous.

Marion Scarlet Hurricane Tazewell Bulldogs Marion Bulldogs Tazewell Hurricane Brad Moore Ken Harvey Alan Linkous

Oakvale tops Athens 75 66 in Oakvale gym

Oakvale Owls defeated the Athens Trojans 75 to 66 as Wayne Alexander scored 29 points. Oakvale led 18-16 after one, pulled ahead 39-28 by halftime, and extended the margin after a 53-49 third. Athens had three players in double figures, led by Mike Ford with 21.

Wayne Alexander Oakvale Owls Athens Oakvale Owls Trojans Alexander Antony Heston Oi Herman Brown Steve Collins Mike Ford Randy Duncan Fritz Taylor Brown Collins Duncan

Smith Named SMU Grid Coach

SMU hired Dave Smith of Oklahoma State as head football coach. Smith, a former SMU assistant for eight years, coached Oklahoma State to a 6-5 season and led the Cowboys to wins over bowl-bound Colorado Missouri and Iowa State. President Paul Hardin cited his SMU ties and character as reasons for the unanimous committee choice.

Dallas Southern Methodist University Dave Smith Oklahoma State Smith SMU Winnipeg Hayden Cowboys Colorado Missouri Iowa State Paul Hardin Fry Dismi Hardin

College Football Attendance Hits All-Time High

Attendance for the 1972 college football season totaled 30,828,802, the 19th straight record. Major conferences boosted totals, Led by Big Ten 3,360,837 and Southeastern Conference 3,055,339, while major independents declined. Michigan State marked coach Duffy Daugherty’s 109th win with a 24-14 victory over Northwestern.

New York National Collegiate Sports Services Big Ten Southeastern Big Fight Pacific Southwest Missouri Valley Atlantic Coast Conference Western Athletic Southern MSU East Lansing Mich Duffy Daughterty Michigan State Northwestern Spartans Ohio

Wooden Misses UCLA First Game As Coach

UCLA coach John Wooden, 62, with a mild heart condition, to miss his first game in 24 years as the Bruins host UC Santa Barbara. Assistant coaches Cunningham and Arnold will lead a top ranked team seeking a 49th straight victory after his hospitalization for a GI upset revealed a heart ailment.

Los Angeles John Wooden UCLA St. John’s Hospital Bruins Uc-Santa Barbara Gary Cunningham Frank Arnold Wooden

Eagles Win 72-63 Over Independence

The Rocky Gap Eagles defeated Independence 72-63 on Friday, building a 33-20 halftime lead before Independence narrowed the gap late. Lee St. John led with 21 points, while Tommy Musick and Jess Dykes added 15 and 11. Lewis Hash had 21 for Independence and Jackie Phipps 19.

Rocky Gap Eagles Independence Eagles Lee St. John Nets Tommy Musick Jess Dykes Lewis Hash Jackie Phipps Rocky Gap Dowel Musick Hash Wooten French Phipps Havens Rudolph St.Joan Cox Payne Rocky Gaps

Tigers Edge Florida State In Marshall Memorial Clash

Princeton stunned second-ranked Florida State 61-59 in the Marshall Memorial Invitational first round. Ted Manakas scored 27 points and sank two free throws with two seconds left to clinch the Tigers victory. Otto Petty’s late jumper tied the game at 59-59 before the final margin. Lawrence McCray led Florida State with 18 points as the Seminoles trailed after halftime and held a minor rebounding edge, 30-23.

Casions Senes Baylor Bear Jerry Ahart Dreve Ted Manakas Princeton Florida State Huntington W.va Manakas Tigers UCLA Otto Petty Lawrence McCray

Pineville Opens Cage Season With Narrow Win

Pineville Minutemen beat the Stoco Indians 60 to 59 at Pineville. David Cook scored 20 points, Calvin Willard 18, and Eugene Jackson 10 for Pineville while Stoco’s James Hairston had 23 and David Rash 19.

Pineville Minutemen Stoco Indians Stoco David Cook Calvin Willard Eugene Jackson James Hairston David Rash Stoco Ae Willard Smith Snrsby Gordon Hairsin Jackson Hamilton Cates Cook Rash Tripsn McGiw Acord Wagner Pineville We

Lebanon Pioneers Subdue St Paul 75 54 on Friday

Lebanon raced to a 22 15 first quarter lead and built a 42 23 halftime edge to rout St Paul 75 54. Wayne Wright led with 23 points and Jess Bailey added 13 as T Fields 16 and D Fields 15 propelled the Pioneers.

Lebanon St. Paul Pioneers Crusaders Wayne Wright Jess Bailey T. Fields D. Fields Bailey Ofields Phillips Puckett Padget Tfields Salyers Maybry Wright Owen Holbrok Jessie Lannie O Castle St. Pauls

Matoaka Junior High Romps Montcalm 59 to 15

Matoaka Junior High defeated Montcalm Junior High 59 to 15 at the Brushfork Armory. Jeff Jennings scored 17 points and Dale Sloan added 15 for the winners in Friday night action.

Matoaka Junior High Montcalm Junior High Brushfork Armory Jeff Jennings Dale Sloan

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