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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1971

Page

9

Trojans Dominate Owls In Athens High School Basketball

Athens Trojans defeated Oakvale Owls 61 to 39 Friday night. Chuck Wagner scored 27 points, including 15 in the third period, while Ed Johnson added 15 and Fritz Taylor nine for Athens. Howard Smith led Oakvale with 15 points as the Owls fell to 2-1.

Athens Oakvale Ford Smith Mooney Duncn Meadws Taylor Sandis Duncan Jansn Brown Wagni Ng Lester Wilson Heston Alxndr

Welch Maroon Wave topples Cubs in 73 61 road win

Marvin Miles and Maurice Robinson combined for 51 points as Welch's Maroon Wave defeated Jaeger 73 61. Miles scored 27 and Robinson 24 while Jaeger trailed 15 11 after one quarter and 33 24 at halftime.

Marvin Miles Maurice Robinson Welch Maroon Wave Jaeger Cubs Miles Nets Robinson

Indians Beat Montcalm 80 78 In Tight Friday Clash

Matoaka and Montcalm traded leads before Matoaka surged in the third quarter to pull ahead 59 56 and held on for an 80 78 victory. Leonard Graves scored 28 for Matoaka with 14 rebounds while Kenny Hedrick led Montcalm with 23 points and Hamlin added 21.

Matoaka Indians Montcalm Generals Montcalm Generals Leonard Graves Frankie Jennings Donald Snyder Mike Midkiff Kenny Hedrick Pace Montcalm Feot Fo Ft Gives Hedrick Jenings Hamlin Snyder

Herd Rips Bulldogs In Memorial Tourney Rout

Marshall University Thunder ing Herd routed Mississippi State 95-69 to reach the Memorial tournament championship round. Marshall, now 5 0, faces St John s New York after the Redmen beat Rhode Island 85 75. Russell Lee led with 19 points despite foul trouble, complemented by Mike D Antoni 18 Ty Collins 14 and Randy Noll 14.

Huntington W.va Marshall University Mississippi St Marshall St. John’s N.Y Redmen Rhode Island Bulldogs Russell Lee Herd Mike D’antoni Ty Collins Randy Noll Jack Bouldis

Redmen Edge Rhode Island In Marshall Memorial Opener

Eighth ranked St. John’s N Y defeated Rhode Island 85-75 in the first round of the Marshall University Memorial tournament. St. John’s led 36-27 at halftime and built a 21 point margin before Rhode Island closed to seven in the final seconds. Mel Davis scored 24 and Greg Cluess added 22 for the Redmen.

Huntington W.va St. John's N.Y Rhode Island St. John’s Mel Davis Greg Cluess Tom Barao John’s Wis Jenkins J Dolecki Shatter Gimistry Hickson Reilly L. Adams Philips Blackmn Davis N Rowell Cluess Young Barao Leone Blackman

Pocahontas Indians trounce Cobras 82 68 in home win

The Pocahontas Indians defeated the Council Cobras 82 68 in Pocahontas Virginia. Rod Reid led scoring with 23 points and 20 rebounds while Tim Trent added 19. Howard Presley of the Cobras scored 24 with six free throws.

Pocahontas Indians Council Cobras Pocahontas Indians Cobras Rod Reid Tim Trent Reid Howard Presley Pest Council Pocahontas Council Fg Ft Bostic Barton Howell Presley Shrader Turner Trent Harris Stuss Ratt Farmer Davis Street Dillon Ferrell Green Council Eo

Rebels Rout Challengers in 92 59 win at Hurley

Hurley Rebels evened their record at 3 3 by defeating Mountain Mission 92 59 on Friday night Jackie Dotson led Hurley with 31 points Terry Hall and Eddie Hipps added 12 each as the Rebels pulled away in the third and fourth quarters.

Hurley Rebels Mountain Mission Rebs Jackie Dotson Terry Hall Eddie Hipps Mt. Mission Hurley Tp Fe Snyder Jdotsn Mont Morley Fo

Independence Blast Eagles Triumph Over Rocky Gap

Independence defeated Rocky Gap by 84 to 44 at Rocky Gap Friday night. Jackie Phipps led Independence with 18 points, followed by James Hampton 17, Louis Hash 16, and David Wooten 15. Mike Slaughter topped Rocky Gap with 32 points.

Independence Rocky Gap Eagles Rocky Gap Jackie Phipps James Hampton Louis Hash David Wooten Phipps Sagahter Dowell Timpsn Hampton Conley Nash E Payne Siuss Wooten Adams Sntbuger Jones Warick Reeves Bird Mc Curdy Hale An Nw Crouse Barbro

Northfork Blue Demons extend win streak with 95 81 victory

The Northfork Blue Demons stayed unbeaten at 19 straight wins by defeating Bluefield Beavers 95 81 at Welch National Guard Armory. Reginald White led with 26 points on 11 of 13 shooting while Claude Holland added 21 and Ron Younger 20 as Northfork built a 14 point first half lead and held on despite foul trouble late.

Northfork Blue Demons Bluefield Beavers Welch National Guard Beavers Blue Demons Reginald White Claude Holland Ron Younger Dino Martin Wade Saulters Bluefield Saulters Ellison Northfork Joe Pilson Saubers Martin

Blanda Weighs Retirement After 22 Pro Seasons

Oakland Raiders quarterback and place kicker George Blanda said he has thought about retiring after the current season. He noted losing makes retirement seem likelier, and his decision may hinge on future use as quarterback in 1972.

Oakland George Blanda Oakland Raiders Raiders Blanda Denver Daryle Lamonica Ken Stabler NFL Chicago Bears

Pasadena Bowl Match Sparks Clash of Spartans and Tigers

San Jose State, 5 5 1, draws Missouri Valley champ Memphis State, 4 6, in the Pasadena Bowl. San Jose State beat Stanford 13 12 and pride itself on a strong schedule while Memphis State, coached by Billy Murphy, touts its physical play and tough slate.

Pasadena Calif San Jose State Memphis State Stanford Pacific Coast Athletic Association Tigers Dewey King San Jose King Arizona State Oregon Houston Billy ‘Spook’ Murphy MSU

Graham G-Men rout John Battle High in 76 51 victory

Graham High School G-Men won their second win in five games by defeating John Battle 76 to 51 on the Graham floor. Mike Caldwell and Scott Stephenson each scored 17 points to pace the win, with strong second half dominance and a rebounding edge. Jayvee also topped Battle 49 40.

Graham High School G-Men John Battle High Graham Mike Caldwell Scott Stephenson John Battle Caldwell Battle Mark Tolley Bo Snodgrass Virginia Siders John Battle Graham Greene Rasnke Trenton Tolley Stohsn Robsn Neal Bailey Kiser Undrs Moore John Baftie

Riders roll past Pineville for fourth straight win

Baileysville Rough Riders beat Pineville Minutemen 61 to 47 as Dave Lee led with 18 points. Tom Cline added 15, Tim Brewster and Dale Lusk 11 each while Andy Mullins had 11 for Pineville. Final score 61 47 at Baileysville.

Dave Lee Baileysville Rough Riders Pineville Cline Tim Brewster Dale Lusk Andy Mullins Minutemen Wayne McCallister John Gordon Baileysville Fgft Fgft Willard

Marion Bulldogs Hold Off Tazewell 59 58 In Close Friday Clash

Marion nips Tazewell 59-58 as the Bulldogs rally from behind and gain a third straight win. Steve Swartz scores 18, Brad Moore 16, Gwynne Thompson 15 for Marion while John Barnes nets 23 and Charles Herold 13 for Tazewell. Jayvee result 49-39.

Marion Tazewell Scarlet Hurricane Bulldogs Ting Steve Swartz Moore Gwynne Thompson John Barnes Charles Herold Marion Tazewell Feot Fgft Swartz Hurt Harvey Meade Thmpsa Barnes Linkous Harold Bevins Harmon Reese Oy Tazewell

Bramwell Beats Gary 80 72 On Coaldiggers Court

Bramwell University Millionaires upset Gary 80 72 Friday afternoon on the Coaldiggers home court. Melvin Cosby scored 32 for Bramwell, with Webb 18 Richardson 16 for the Millionaires. Gary led by Mike Byers 19 and Joe Hamilton 16. Bramwell outscored Gary 32 30 at the line and faces Welch Armory holiday tourney on December 28.

Bramwell Gary Sonny Dykes Millionaires Melvin Cosby William Webb Ed Richardson The Mike Byers Joe Hamilton Steve Thornton John Billips Welch Armory Richidsn Byers Cosby Joyce O Weils Hamiton Passey Billips Webb Dabney Philpott Thornmain Short Stout

Various high school basketball scores from regionals and tournaments

A dense list of boys and girls games across West Virginia and neighboring states with final scores. Notable pairings include Mount Hope 72 over Greenbrier West 51 and Huntington 64 over Duval 54, plus Parkersburg South 52 over Belpre 47 and St. Albans 80 over East Bank 66. Numerous multi-sport events and tourneys appear, including Tidewater Academy and Shaw Classic.

Galliey Bridge Madison Huntington Barboursville Hurricane Duval Pineville Baileysville Woodrow Wilson Sandy Springs Montgomery Fayetteville Glen Rogers Herndon Mount Hope Greenbrier West Marsh Fork Union Ansted Pocahontas Talcott Meadow Bridge Calhoun Webster Springs Ravenswood Wirt County Spencer Harrisville Winfield Wanama Poca Guyan Valley Parkersburg South Belpre Onio Madison Ohio St. Joseph Walton Buffalo Putnam Wheeling Central New Martinsville Magnolia Bishop Donahue Warwood Joan Marshall Brooke Steubenville Onio Catholic Weirton Madonna Thomas Jefferson Huguenot Hermitage Lee Davis Booker T Maggie Walker Brunswick Nottoway Park View Randolph Henry Ft. Defiance Riverheads Luther Jackson King William Essex Rappanannoth James Wood Osbourn Handley Stafford Shepherdstown W. Va Clarke County William Fleming Cave Spring R E. Lee Staunton Northside Liberty Independence Rocky Gap Tidewater Academy Tidewater Acadecy Norfolk Academy Woodberry Forest Collegiate Fort Hill Keyser Clark County Hedgesville Hancock Md Berkeley Springs Paw Paw Musselman Boonesboro Midlothian Colonial Heights Benedictine Freeman Powhatan Amelia County Andrew Lewis Jefferson Senior Christiansburg Carroll County Lord Botetourt Glenvar Waynesboro Buffalo Gap Carver Fieldale Laurel Park Marion Tazewell Appomattox Brookville Altavista Gretna William Carpbell Rustburg Amelia Academy Mecklenburg Academy Woodbridge Albemarne of Amherst Lane Nansemond Suffolk Academy Rock Hill Academy Bayside Kellam Carolton Oaks Portsmouth Catholic

Indians Fill Vacant Posts

Bernard L. Carnevale of NYU and James F. Root of UNH were named to athletic leadership posts at the College of William and Mary on Friday. Also remembered is Henry L. Woody who died two years ago on December 18, 1969, with a memorial verse from his family.

Williamsburg Bernard L Ben’’ Carnevale New York University James F. Root University of New Hampshire College of William and Mary Friday Woody Henry L. Woody

Shooting matches in Falls Mills Virginia weekend event

Framing shooting matches run Friday and Saturday evenings in Falls Mills VA. Saturday events run 2 pm to midnight one mile off Rt 20 on Springs Road at Asbury residence offering hams and turkeys.

Faills Mills Virginia Rt. 20 Springs Road Asbury Residence

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