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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1981

Page

11

Concord College star Poindexter injures knee in loss

Concord coach Don Christie faces a tough outlook after Tracy Poindexter, scoring leader on a 25-point pace, left with a knee injury late in the first half of a Friday loss to Shepherd. The 6-3 guard from Altavista, Virginia, could miss significant time, forcing changes to Concord’s fast break and outside shooting as they chase WVAC rivals.

Athens Concord College Tracy Poindexter Mountain Lions Shepherd Concord Reggie Jackson Yankees Poindexter Tracy Don Christie Altavista Christie Roanoke Wheeling West Virginia State Bluefield State Ohio University Fairmont State Scott Frye John Eggleston Ferrum Jennings Scott Ellis

Hill Arrested For Rape In Fullerton After Rams Game

Fullerton California AP Los Angeles Rams receiver Drew Hill was arrested for investigation of rape after a party at his apartment following the 1981 finale loss to the Washington Redskins. Hill, 25, lives near Anaheim Stadium and was released on own recognizance after the 2 a.m. arrest.

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Austin tops Navratilova to win Toyota Championships

Tracy Austin defeats Martina Navratilova 2 4 6 4 6 2 at Meadowlands Arena to claim the $250,000 Toyota Championships, the tour finale. Austin earns $75,000 and a new car, with Evert Lloyd finishing year as WTA computer No. 1. Navratilova backs Austin for top ranking, while Austin contends she deserves No. 1 tennis status.

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Princeton Opens Season Tonight Tigers face Patriots in season opener at Independence

Princeton Tigers defending Class AAA champions open the regular season at Independence against the Patriots. Coach Ralph Ball restaffs after losing four of five starters. senior James DeWitt returns as a leading candidate for state player of the year. Jr. center David Phillips shines with 30 points in a recent scrimmage victory.

Princeton Tigers Independence Patriots Ralph Ball Tiger Jimmy Miller Mike Eades Stephen Strain Jeff St. Clair James DeWitt DeWitt PHS David Phillips Bluefield Pulaski County Elhaniel Willis Graham Beavers Old Dominion Baileysville Big Creek Jim Pettus McDowell County Danny Abercrombie Northfork

Duran and Benitez Clash at Las Vegas Fight Announcement

Roberto Duran and Wilfred Benitez announced their January 30 title bout in Las Vegas for the World Boxing Council super welterweight crown. A brief scuffle erupted at a press luncheon as Duran shoved Benitez and Benitez slapped back, ending without serious injury and drawing praise from promoter Don King.

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Kush Named Baltimore Colts Coach Amid Slap Controversy

Kush, 52, exits Hamilton to take over the Baltimore Colts replacing Mike McCormack who was dismissed after a 2-14 season. Colts GM Dick Szymanski confirmed a five year deal though McCormack declined comment. Kush has a long coaching record including 11-4-1 CFL season and a perfect 12-0 Arizona State year in 1975.

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Stargell Plans Return to Pirates for 1982 Season

Willie Stargell, 41, told the Pittsburgh Pirates he will return for another season. He cited being healthy and aiming for a better year after a 1981 season slowed by knee and heel injuries, appearing in eight starts and batting .283 in 38 games with no homers. Pirates VP Pete Peterson welcomed the news.

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