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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1978

Page

6

Quintier predicts two styles clash at GBIBT opener

Bluefield State Big Blues meet Towson State in the Greater Bluefield Invitational, with Quintier noting speed versus power in a double bill that also features Concord College and Lincoln Memorial. Key players include Myron Crippon, Charles Lawler, Anthony Harris, Chase Williams, and Will Johnson. Tickets for two nights priced five dollars. single-session three dollars. no passes honored.

Concord College Quintier Joe Liverman Charles Lawler Myron Crippon Lawler Big Blues Anthony Harris Chase Williams USC Bluefield State George Hollie Keith Oakes Scottie Todd Todd Alex Thomas Towson State Tigers Maryland-Eastern Shore Johns Hopkins Maine Concord Lincoln Southside Medical Arts Pharmacies Bluefield New Graham and Fisher Trenton Pharmacies Sports Arena Bluewell Pharmacy Sportsman's Bluewell Princeton and Hickman East Princeton Princeton Deli Mart Athens Bluefield Lion's Clu

Princeton Visits Grundy Tonight

Princeton, ranked second in the state, brings a 14–record to Grundy to face Roger Rife’s Golden Wave in a strong matchup. Nearby games include Logan vs Mullens with Willie Stewart. Northfork at Pulaski County Virginia. Matoaka at Harts. Big Creek at Baileysville. Athens at Herndon. Southwest Virginia features Giles County and Clinchco finals, plus Twin Springs at Council and Hurley at St Paul in Black Diamond District action.

West Virginia Logan Mullens Willie Stewart Northfork Pulaski County Virginia Jennings Boyd Blue Demons Matoaka Harts Princeton Grundy Roger Rife Golden Wave Abingdon Big Creek Baileysville Athens Herndon

Record of Virginia high school basketball results by location

The list aggregates scores from multiple Virginia locations including Giles County Covington Covington 43 Union 4, Pawview 79 Buckhannon 64 Morgantown 6 Wheeling 39 Mon Valley 3 Huntington Vinson 69 Huntington East 5, Man Chapmanville 49 Seth 64 Hamin 55 Wheeling Park 60, Joan Marshal 9, Thomas Dale 57 Mi Charlottesville 56 George Wythe Richmond 45 Albemarle 76 Nelson County 45 Waynesboro 7 Fluvanna Louisa 69 Western Albemarle 60 Lancaster 63 Rappahannock 45 Middlesex 61 M ws.

Peterstown Giles Co Va Covington, Va Union Pawview Bartackyville Buckhannon Morgantown Wheeling Fansly Mon-Valley Pa Huntington Vinson Huntington East Man - Chapmanville Seth Hamin Wheeling Park Joan Marshal

Soccer pool winner sets record with eight correct ties

Janet Smith, a 3-year-old English housewife, won $1.25 million in the largest single prize in soccer pooling by accurately forecast eight English league ties last Saturday. She credited her husband Mick for prompting her to submit the entry before he left for work.

London Janet Smith Smith Gloucester Mick

Tigers Top Honaker in Holiday Classic finale run

Haysi powered by David Sutherland's 34 points defeated Honaker 73 to 44 to reach the consolation finals. Shawn Owens added 13 as Haysi pulled away after a 52 51 edge entering the final period. Honaker stars included Garland Honaker with 17 and Shawn Honaker with 21.

Clincho David Sutherland Haysi Honaker Ervinton Lebanon Clintwood Castlewood Shawn Owens Sutherland Mike Hall Garland Honaker Hays D. Sutherland Barton J. Sutherland Wampler Viers Owens J. Owens Zhall Coleman Davis McGlothlin Breedlove Gent Musick

Bramwell Bowls in Holiday Invitational Loss to Alleghany County

Bramwell Millionaires fell 100 to 71 to Alleghany County in the Holiday Invitational. Dewwayne Thaxton scored 23 and Mike Tabor 17 to lead Bramwell, with Rose Fuller and Keezan also contributing. Alleghany County balanced scoring led by Phillips with 19 and Altner 14, as Bramwell faces Union in the consolation round tonight.

Covington Bramwell Millionaires Alleghany County Union Dewwayne Thaxton Mike Tabor Thaxton Tabor Rose Fuller Keezan Davis Smith Perry Barbas

Orioles in Baltimore Sale Near as Bidder Emerges

Baltimore faces potential sale of the Orioles amid renewed off season talks. William Simon, a New York banker and former Treasury secretary, is reported as lead bidder with Edward Bennett Williams and Robert Schulman. Mayor Schaefer notes a possible match by local interests, while the team eyes games in Washington if moved. The club lost 24.14 million in 1978 and could seek lease termination after 1979 with notice by June.

Denver Oakland A‘s Orioles Bill Veeck Chicao White Sox William Simon New York Treasury Jerold Hoffberger Simon Riderwood Hoffberger Baltimore William Donald Schaefer Schaefer Washington Redskins Robert Schulman Redskins Simons Washington Memorial Stadium

Paterno and Bryant Praise Each Other Ahead of Sugar Bowl

New Orleans AP reports Alabama coach Bear Bryant called Joe Paterno the leading coach in America and Paterno praised Alabama as the toughest national-title opponent. They shared a joint news conference praising each other and discussing Alabama's offense, USC’s defeat, and Penn State’s running defense.

NEW Orleans Alabama Bear Bryant Penn State Joe Paterno America Paterno Southern Cal USC Nittany Lions

Krauss Faces Quest For Alabama To Take Ntional Title

Barry Krauss, Alabama linebacker, spent the summer in Tuscaloosa with eight of 11 defensive starters, working out and attending summer school. The Crimson Tide arrive in New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl against No 1 Penn State to decide the national championship, aiming to shed last year’s disappointment and peak for a decisive win.

Paterno Penn State Lions Missouri Texas New Orleans Barry Krauss Pompano Beach Fla Alabama Pompano Tuscaloosa Ala Krauss Crimson Tide Associated Press Bear Bryant Nebraska

Falcons Aim for Upset in Saturday Showdown

Dallas Cowboys seek a third Super Bowl title as 14 point favorites over the Atlanta Falcons. Coach Tom Landry predicts a tight playoff game while Falcons coach Leeman Bennett emphasizes stopping key Dallas weapons. Pittsburgh Steelers and Denver Broncos collide in a defense driven AFC pairing with veterans Bradshaw and Morton guiding the offenses.

Dallas Cowboys Atlanta Falcons Dallas Tom Landry Falcons Denver Broncos Steelers Pittsburgh Minnesota Vikings Los Angeles Rams Houston Oilers Patriots New England Atlanta Leeman Bennett Wilbert Montgomery Harold Carmichael Philadelphia Roger Staubach Tony Dorsett Bennett Cowboys Landry Broncos Denver Joe Greene Terry Bradshaw Craig Morton Bradshaw Greene Morton

Jeffries Shocker Pick Elevates First Black Football Coach

Wichita State University hired Willie Jeffries, 40, the first black head football coach in its athletic history, to lead the team at South Carolina State. He signed a four year contract with an estimated salary of $41,500 annually, replacing Jim Wright who was fired after a 4-7 season. The Missouri Valley Conference program completed a six week search.

Wichita, Kan Wichita State University South Carolina State Willie Jeffries Jim Wright Wichita State Missouri Valley Conference Wright

Cowboys Choking Memories Highlight D D Lewis Playoff Talk

D D Lewis recalls Dallas playoff choking fears from the 1960s to the 1970s and explains his approach to staying calm. The veteran weakside linebacker discusses his snuff ritual, his role in Dallas Flex defense, and coach Tom Landry praising his steady, overlooked performance ahead of a key playoff game against Atlanta.

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