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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1979

Page

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Record Scores From The Record Bryant Victory Highlight

Across college and prep matchups numerous teams posted scores with Bryant beating Springfield and Hartwick edging Lebanon Valley. Notable results include St. Joseph's Vermont over James Paterson, Memphis State top Arkansas, St. John's NY over Boston College, Colorado State and Cal State Northridge wins, and Holy Cross dominating Assumption. The day featured competitive showings from Hampton to Western Illinois and many more regional games.

Bryant Springfield Hartwick Lebanon Valley Hunter Baruch Dominican Old Westbury Mt. Union Adrian Upsala St. Joseph's Jm. Paterson Worcester Tech Memphis St Arkansas St. John's Boston Grove A Kenyon Utah St la Salle U. of D Old Dominion Richmond Texas-El Paso Houston W. Virginia Xavier Ohio Holy Cross Assumption Montclair St Biscayne Monmouth Kean Colorado St Cal State-Northridge Hendrix Southeast Mo. State Washington Bowling Green

Cavaliers report Elmore Smith knee operation a success

Richfield Ohio AP The Cleveland Cavaliers said a knee operation on Elmore Smith at Centinela Hospital Englewood California was successful and he could return in a month or six weeks. Smith has been out since before the season with pain and restricted running. Surgeon Tony Daly noted scar tissue removed and the knee otherwise in good condition. He was to be released and begin rehabilitation tomorrow.

Richfield, Ohio Cleveland Cavaliers Elmore Smith Centinela Hospital Englewood Calif Smith National Basketball Association Cavaliers Tony Daly

Gregg Takes Bengals' Job

Forrest Gregg was named head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals, promising discipline while replacing Homer Rice after a 4-12 season. Gregg, 45, said he aims to win with his own coaching philosophy and plans to keep former assistants Mike McCormack, George Sefcik, and Frank Gansz on staff.

Cincinnati Forrest Gregg Cincinnati Bengals Gregg Homer Rice Brown Vince Lombardi Green Bay Lombardi Vince Cleveland Browns Associated Press National Football League Mickey Mouse Bengals Paul Brown

Bluefield State topples Laurier 98 in Bluefield tourney opener

Bluefield State overpower Wilfrid Laurier 98 to 74 in the Greater Bluefield Invitational opening round. Keith Oakes led BSC with 25 points as the Big Blues press disrupted Laurier, forcing turnovers and grabbing a 52-25 rebounding advantage. Concord College awaits after topping Cedarville 90-80 in the other opener.

Docgrepl Sahwine Bluefield State Wilfrid Laurier University of Canada Brushfork Armory BSC Hawks Canada Wilfrid Laurier Don Smith Keith Oakes Bob Fitzgerald Larry Labaj W-J Fitzgerald Labaj

Jennings Paces Lions In Bluefield Invitational Opener

Concord Mountain Lions defeated Cedarville College 90 to 80 behind Jennings 26 points and a strong second half defense. Johnson led all scorers with 28 as Cedarville’s Mounts and Hickman each reached 17 and 22, respectively, in a tense game marked by a clock malfunction late in the first half.

Quintier Alex Thomas Marshall Murray Oakes Don Jones Williams Ricky Marshall Jones BSC Bluefield Marshall Bluefield State W-J Jerome Wolkoff Wilfrid Laurier Cedarville BSC Concord Garret Mathews Daily Telegraph Randy Jennings Concord Mountain Lions Cedarville College of Ohio Cederville Jennings Northfork Charles Henthorn Mark Green Ohioans Wilfrid Laurie Ontario Canada Bluefield Lions Big Will Johnson Johnson Henthorn Rich Hickman Eric Mounts Concord Mounts Yellow Jackets Hickman Jennings and Company Greze Coffman Baker Womack Fitzwater Jenings Ellis Francis Frye Heathord Summers Thaxton

Chargers Use Flak Jackets For Key Chargers Players

San Diego coach Don Coryell said quarterback Dan Fouts and receivers John Jefferson and Charlie Joiner will wear flak jackets against the Houston Oilers in the AFC semifinal. Fouts set the single season passing mark, while Jefferson and Joiner return from injuries as San Diego seeks a repeat of last year's 45-24 playoff win.

SAN Diego Don Coryell San Diego Chargers Coryell Dan Fouts John Jefferson Charlie Joiner Houston Oilers Houston Chargers Oilers Dan Pastorini Fouts NFL Jefferson Joiner New Orleans Denver

Narrows Wins Tournament in Narrows Christmas Clash

Narrows defeats Peterstown 73-68 to capture the Narrows Christmas Basketball Tournament as Billy Johnston and Oney lead the Green Wave with 14 and 19 points respectively, Simpkins adding 18. Tazewell beat Giles County 65-62 for its first win. Peterstown was runner up and Giles placed fourth.

NARROWS — _ Narrows Billy Johnston Junior Simpkins Todd Oney Green Wave Peterstown Tazewell High School Giles County Tazewell Oney Narrows Simpkins Johnston Wayne Gautier Jimmy Jackson Steve Newberry Joe Brown Barton Fletcher Robertson Miller Jones Toaks Narrows Peterstown

Castlewood, Wave Prevail In Russell-Dickenson Final

Castlewood faces Haysi in the Russell-Dickenson County final after beating Honaker 66-58 Friday. Clintwood topped Ervinton 53-46 in the consolation, setting up the third place game between Clintwood and Honaker.

Honaker Castlewood Haysi Clintwood Ervinton Batte

Beckley Flying Eagles Rally Past Northfork In A Clash

Beckley Flying Eagles defeated Northfork Blue Demons 81 to 74 in a high energy Holiday Tournament game in Princeton. Key scorers included Ron Kidd with 25 and Dennis Goodson with 22 for Beckley while Northfork’s Forster and Spencer led their team. The win boosts Beckley’s momentum after earlier routs, with Northfork struggling to stop transition baskets and a tight defense by the Eagles.

Tom Wall Daily Telegraph Princeton Northfork Blue Demons Blue Demons Beckley Flying Eagles Northfork West Virginia Jennnings Boyd Flying Eagles Woodbridge Vikings River Styx Ron Kidd Jerry Edmonds Robert Forster Dwayne Spencer Demons Eagle Eagles Claws Beckley Dennis Goodson Crenshaw Goodson Kidd Edmonds Forster Spencer Mike Boyd Jesse Fields Green Boggs Knight Taylor Moore Brown Foster Boyd Fields Glen Harmon Peoples White

Nets' Williamson Given Ultimatum

AP reports overweight New Jersey Nets guard John Williamson is under an ultimatum after owner Joseph Taub overruled coach Kevin Loughery. Williamson weighs 224 pounds, two pounds over the limit, and will train with fitness expert Jack Spratt in Westchester for 10 days to two weeks before a Nets decision.

Piscataway N.J John Williamson New Jersey Nets Jack Spratt Fitness Institute Westchester N.Y Williamson Joseph Taub Kevin Loughery Loughery Spratt John Nets Taub Bernard King Kevin

Cavaliers Rally To Upset VCU In Invitational Semis

Virginia, led by 7-foot-4 freshman Ralph Sampson, overcame a slow first half to defeat Virginia Commonwealth 89-70. Sampson scored 22, grabbed 10 rebounds and blocked six shots as Virginia pulled away after halftime. Jeff Lamp added 16 points and Lee Baker 15.

Richmond Virginia Cavaliers Ralph Sampson Virginia Commonwealth Rams Richmond Times-Dispatch VCU Sampson Jeff Lamp Lee Baker

Beavers Lose In OT At Richlands Tournament

Lynn View of Kingsport Tennessee edged Bluefield 57 to 53 in overtime to advance to the consolation game at Richlands Invitational. Stanley Martin led Bluefield with 24 points while Derrick McGlothlin and Granville Arnold scored 12 and 11 respectively. The Beavers fall to 1-2 as Lynn View improves to 4-4-7 with late free throws sealing the win.

Richlands Bluefield Beavers Lynn View Kingsport Tennessee Galax Bluefield Beavers Stanley Martin BHS Derrick McGlothlin Lynxes Martin Russell Hopkins Billy White Lynn Curtis Smalls Rooney Crawford Hopkins Arnold McGlothlin Roop Crawford White Dent Jones Smalls Wrww

Recreation Roundup at Bluefield Auditorium

Saturday schedule lists Boys Pee-Wee actions at 9:00 with Falcons versus Orange Crush and Bullets against Montcalm, followed by 10:00 Golden State versus Hawks and Rams against All-Stars, 11:00 Bluewell versus Pacers and Demons versus Raiders, 12:00 Boys Midget Bluewell versus Ramsey and Bullets versus Lakers, and 1:00 Celtics versus Montcalm. Officials include Worley, Lester, Dodson, and Green among Bluefield College Girls Midget play at 9:30 Montcalm versus Tigerettes and Cougars versus Blue Devils, 10:30 Bombers versus Little Rascals and Jets versus Wonder Girls. Players Alicia Guyton, Edris Miller, Alphonso Dowell, Clifton Owens noted.

Bluefield Auditorium Pee-Wee Falcons Orange Crush Bluefield Bullets Montcalm Golden State Hawks Rams All- Stars Bluewell Pacers Demons Raiders Ramsey Bullets Lakers Celtics Richard Worley Charles Lester David Dodson James Green Bluefield College Tigerettes Cougars Blue Devils

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