Ticket Taker Woodrow Helms Sees Northfork Glory
Northfork High fans recall Woodrow Helms a 69 year old longtime ticket taker who has collected tickets for 39 seasons at Blue Demon games. He recalls favorite moments, players like Jennings Boyd and Russel Todd and notes community support drives Northfork’s strong run. He plans to attend the state tournament if Northfork advances.
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Northfork
Northfork High School
Woodrow Helms
Helms
Blue Demon
Rocky Gap
Switchback Elementary
McDowell County
Wendell Hartell
Concord
West Virginia University
Tony Francs
Bluefield
Jennings Boyd
Boyd
Henry Winfield
Blue Demons
Charleston
Fouts Avoids Action After Fans Pay Dues
NFLPA reversed action on Dan Fouts after two Chargers fans paid the $1,122 in dues. Owner Gene Klein indicated Fouts would start Monday vs Oakland. Union says it may still pursue action against the Chargers for defiance, while the money goes to the inner city camp program. Fouts needs 420 yards to reach 5,000 for the season amid a hip injury.
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Washington
National Football League Players Association
San Diego
Dan Fouts
Oakland
NFLPA
Ed Garvey
Players’ Union
Chargers
Charger
Gene Klein
Dan
Klein
Garvey
Fouts
Norbert Stein
Chula Vista
Calif
Union
Washington, D.C
Raiders
St Louis University leaves Metro Conference for Midwestern City
St Louis University will exit the Metro Conference and join the Midwestern City alignment with seven schools over three years. The Billikens pursue budget equity while staying Division I. they’ve posted a 4-2 basketball record this season and seek self supporting athletic programs. Floyd Allen of Virginia Military Institute is named to the Senior Bowl South squad for Jan 16 in Mobile.
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ST. Louis
St. Louis University
Metro Conference
Larry Albus
Metro
Albus
Billikens
Xavier
Cincinnati
Evansville
Oral Roberts
Loyola of
Detroit
Butler
Schroeder
Louisville
Virginia Tech
Memphis State
Florida State
Tulane
Bills
Lexington
Floyd Allen
Virginia Military Institute
Mobile
Ala
VMI
Marshall Faces Tough Test At Michigan State In Men’s Basketball
Marshall University seeks a road upset at Michigan State as it rides a 6-0 home run. Spartans, led by Kevin Smith and Derek Perry, are 3-3 and tallest foe Marshall has faced. Game airs 7:30 p.m. locally with grants aiding telecast. later, Marshall hosts Ohio Wesleyan before a short holiday break. Spanishburg and Bramwell split two junior league games with standout scorers and close scores.
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East Lansing
Mich
Marshall University
Thundering Herd
Henderson Center
Herd
Michigan State
Marshall
Marshall-Michigan State Game Will Be Televised Live At 7:30 P.m. On Wpby-Tv
Huntington
Wswp-Tv
Beckley
Spartans
Bob Zuffelato
West Virginia
Oklahoma State
Zuffelato
Wisconsin- Green Bay
Lansing
Ohio Wesleyan
Kevin Willis
Richard Mudd
Ben Tower
Kevin Smith
Derek Perry
Sam Vincent
Graham Edges BHS 46 45 in cross-town showdown
Sam Hollie hit a spinning shot with 38 seconds left to lift Graham past Bluefield High 46-45 in a hard fought rivalry game. Graham improves to 2-1 as Ed Neel and Mike Campbell anchor a defensive rally and force 25 turnovers.
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Tom Borrelli
Daily Telegraph
Graham
Charlie Phelps
Bluefield High School
Graham Middle School
Sam Hollie
Phelps
Elhaniel Willis
Beavers
Howard Owens
Eddie Neel
Mike ‘‘Soup” Campbell
Neel
Martinsville
Gmen
William Bailey
BHS
Campbell
Tazewell Countians
Mark Baker
Alan Simpson
Owens
Worth
Hollie
Bailey
Baker
Mountain State
Simpson
Mark ‘Caveman’ Cundiff
Sonny Alderman
Beaver
Bluefield
Carom
Reds Trade Ray Knight for Cesar Cedeno in Outfield Shuffle
Cincinnati Reds ship Ray Knight to the Houston Astros for center fielder Cesar Cedeno as they rebuild thin outfield after Griffey and Collins departures. Cedeno, a 30 year old with five Gold Gloves, hit .271 last season and adds speed. Knight praised as a gentleman and winner. Cedeno passes physical amid plans to boost center field and overall depth.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds
Ray Knight
Houston Astros
Cesar Cedeno
Reds
Ken Griffey
New York Yankees
Dave Collins
Cedeno
Wagner
Cesar
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Charles C
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Spanishburg
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Wildcats
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R. White
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Graham Edges
Willis
Kevin Cruise
George Worth
Knight
Pete Rose
The
Griffey
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George Foster
Clint Hurdle
Kansas City
Hurdle
Paul Householder
Johnny Bench
Dan Driessen
Bench
Houston
Charlie Slack
Mountaineer Classic
TBA
Douglas
Sporting Goods
Princeton, WV
Pal
Bonanza
Bluefield Bonanza
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