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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1978

Page

2

Pulaski County Edges Northfork 83 78 After Fireworks Fight

Pulaski County beat Northfork 83 to 78 despite seven technical fouls and a fireworks incident that nearly caused a forfeit. Todd led Pulaski County with 22 points while Fields fouled out early for Northfork. Roy Flynn starred for Pulaski with 13 free throws and sustained ball control as Northfork struggled after key players were sidelined.

Pulaski — Northfork Pulaski County Blue Demons Demons Jessie Fields Todd Northpork Edgerton Flynn Brown Foster Smith Spencer Fields White Black Clark Harvey Lambert Alverson Webb Northfork Roy Flynn Pulaski

Western Conference Siidwest Division 1911 summary highlights

Historic 1911 sports roundup lists scores from West region games, college events, and pro trades. Notable items include New York and Washington results, Denver and Phoenix clashes, and teams like San Diego and San Antonio in action. The record also notes NBA and hockey moves such as Spurs signings and Flyers Canucks trade details.

Siidwest Ifie Atlanta Philadelphia Denver Chicago Milwaukee Houston Phoenix Seattle New Orleans Golden State Portland Lac Wasipa Kansas New York New Jersey Cleveland San Diego Indiana San Antonio Detroit Boston

Public hearing on town charter change in Virginia and gas rate hike

Public hearing will cover town charter changes in Bivefield Virginia to vest town manager powers and appointments with council oversight, plus rezoning. A separate Public Notice details Columbia Gas of West Virginia tariff increases effective February 4 1979 across multiple counties with a $5 026 100 annual rise and protests must be filed five days before.

Bivefield Virginia Town Hell Bivetein Municipal Corporation General Assembly Biuefield Town Halltown Gilbert Columbia Gas OF West Virginia Public Utility Public Service Commission OF Barbour Braxton Brooke Doddridge Grant Hancock Harrison Lewis Marion Marshall, Mineral Monongaslia Ohio Preston Randolph Ritchie Tucker Wheeling Weirton Bikini Keyser Charleston Huntington Beckley Lewisburg Huntington Logan, Williamson Ikins New Martinsville Parsons Ingwood Buckhannon Weirton Point Pleasant Ravenswood Eckiey Lewisburg Wheeling Rinceton Secretary of the Public Service Commission Capitol Aes Service Commission Est Lolumbia Gas

Princeton Tigers Hold on for 62 57 Win Over Grundy

Princeton defeats Grundy 62 to 59 as Goff leads Grundy with 33 points while McKay Edwards and Williams pace Princeton. Final seconds seal Tigers second win of 1978 season amid foul line drama and late tense exchanges.

Jim Miller Walker Goff Jeff Hess Grundy Williams Eddie McKay Edwards Tigers Princeton Hess Mike Ashby McKay Brad Goff Farmer Princett Tiger McCay Miller Martin King Ashby Rite Church White

Concord Continues Second Half Rally Against Lincoln Lions

Concord used a cold spell by Lincoln to spark a Mountain Lion rally, taking a 23-21 lead after a Dave Parks shot with 7:37 left. Lincoln finished with 14 turnovers to Concord's 11, while Concord registered four blocks, three by Johnson, and multiple steals from Johnson, Jones, Frye, and Fitzwater.

Concord Lions Dave Parks Lincoln Mountain Lion Johnson Jennings Jones Frye Fitzwater

Clemson Tops Buckeyes 17 15 In Gator Bowl Thriller

Clemson defends 17 9 lead as Ohio State rallies but interception and fourth quarter defense seal 17 15 victory. Schlichter shines before late miscue. Ford earns first head coach win. Bauman intercepts pass and Hayes erupts.

Jacksonville Fla Obed Ariri Cliff Austin Clemson Tigers Ohio State Buckeyes Danny Ford Charley Pell Florida Woody Hayes Hayes Charlie Bauman Art Schlichter Bauman Hayes Schlichter Jim Stuckey Eddie Geathers Steve Fuller Fuller

Peterstown Pirates Triumph In Giles Christmas Tourney Final

Jimmy Jackson scored 26 points with 1 rebound as Peterstown defeated Narrows 78 to 47 to win the Giles Christmas Basketball Tournament. Newberry and Edens each contributed 13 points for Peterstown, with Newberry grabbing 14 rebounds and Jackson posting five blocks. Narrows’ Todd Oney led with 21 points and Steve Thornton added 18, as Narrows found some offense but fell short in the title game.

Pearlsburg Peterstown Pirates Jimmy Jackson Narrows Green Waves Todd Oney Steve Thornton Pirates Jackson Smith Newberry Narrows Galax Peterstown Meadow Bridge Newberrry Brown Robertson Edens

Haysi Nets Third in Holiday Tourney Thriller

Haysi beat Ervinton 72 47 to finish third as final quarter rally sealed the win. Castlewood edged Clintwood 71 61 for the championship. Sutherland led Haysi with 35 points and Poole top scored for Castlewood with 30, while Kincaid added 26.

Clincho Haysi Ervinton Castlewood Clintwood Tigers F Ervinton David Sutherland Alan Wiers Jeff Rose Joey Amburgey Johnny Poole Ken Kincaid Doug Anderson Green Wave Sutherland Honaker Mike Hall Lebanon Jeff Garrett Amburgey Rose Donald Miller Anderson Donald Smith Smith Vanover Greer McPall Dishman Jessee Poole Kincaid Talford

Indians Topple Athens in Friday Night Basketball Thriller

Herndon Indians overcame a ten point third quarter deficit to edge the Athens Trojans 75 to 72. Jesse Lester led Herndon with 32 points while Tim Woody and Kenneth Gentry added 20 and 15 respectively as Athens struggled from the field. Herndon outscored Athens at the free throw line and outrebounded the Trojans 41 to 36 in the tight sectional game.

Herndon Herndon Indians Athens Trojans Trojans Indians Athens Jesse Lester Tim Woody Kenneth Gentry Tom Cook Tim Duncan Kevin Cottle Duncan Cottle Cook Young Spencer Ford Lester Woody Bill Lusk Gentry Billy Lusk Fink Athens Herndon

NFL injury report highlights weekend playoff games

Denver at Pittsburgh reporters list probables and outs for key players. Craig Morton starts at quarterback for Denver while Bennie Cunningham is doubtful. Lynn Swann and several Steelers hobbled. Houston at New England sees Rich Caster probable and Dan Pastorini set to start after knee protection. New England’s Grogan Nelson Johnson Zabel are probable. Atlanta at Dallas notes Ray Strong out and Rolland Lawrence probable for Cowboys. Minnesota at Los Angeles outlines Vikings John Turner, Nate Wright status and Rams Larry Brooks Jodat listed as probable.

New York Denver Pittsburgh Broncos Craig Morton Steelers Lynn Swann Sar Davis Mike Wagner Gerry Mullins Loren Toews Randy Grossman Bennie Cunningham Houston New England Rich Caster Dan Pastorini Mit Patriots Steve Grogan Steve Nelson Andy Johnson Steve Zabel Atlanta Dallas Falcons Ray Strong Rolland Lawrence Cowboys Guy Brown Robert Newhouse

Deacons Edge Reds In Narrow St. Paul Victory

St Paul outscored Hurley 21-10 in the third period and held on for a 53-50 win. Neil Kilgore led Deacons with 26 points, Stan Banner had 23, while Mack Hurley scored 16 for Hurley. Tim Justus added 15 for Hurley.

ST. Paul Hurley Deacons Rebels Neil Kilgore Stan Banner Mack Hurley Tim Justus Varsus T Justus Gurress Shelton

Petty plans three GM cars for 1979 NASCAR season

Richard Petty says he will drive three different General Motors models in the 1979 Winston Cup, including an Oldsmobile and a Chevrolet Monte Carlo. He notes the Olds skin may yield up to two extra mph on fast tracks and plans to use it at Daytona and Talladega, with the Monte Carlo set for Riverside season opener and aiming to end a 44-race drought.

Level Cross N.C Richard Petty Petty Chrysler General Motors Riverside Calif Daytona International Speedway Daytona Talladega Alabama _ International Motor Speedway

Ohio U tops West Virginia in West Virginia Classic opener

Ohio University defeated host West Virginia 78 to 76 advancing to the championship against Duquesne. Harold Moore scored the decisive late free throws, Bobcats guards Tom Joyce and Steve Skaggs led with 17 points each, while WVU’s Lowes Moore poured 25. Duquesne beat Marshall 88 to 83 as Flenery scored 41 for the Dukes.

Morgantown W.va Harold Moore Ohio University West Virginia WVU Lowes Moore Bobcats Duquesne Marshall Mountain State Ohio Tom Joyce Steve Skaggs Scaggs Dennis Hosey Doug Graves Spindle Graves Gay Quckly Hosey Dana Perno Perno Ohio Reci Noah Moore Graves B.B. Flenory Flenory Dukes Ken Labanowski Bunny Gibson Thundering Herd Larry Watson Robert Price

Logan Trips Mullens in season opener behind fast break

Logan Wildcats top ranked AAA team started strong, beating Mullens 71 54. Rebels guard Willie Stewart scored 22 points, Danny Wilson added 18, as Mullens dropped to 2 1 on the year. Logan got 21 from Scott Ellis and 16 from Kenny Fields.

Logan Willie Akers Logan Wildcats Mullens Don Nuckolls Rebels Wildcats Willie Stewart Danny Wilson Mike Turner Scott Ellis Kenny Fields Steve Perry Stewart Kelley Echols Thomas Wilson Caldwell Halsey Lacy Cook A Logan Fields Ellis Richardson Collins Baisden Perry Zappia

Harts Defeat Matoaka Behind Lambert's 31 Points

Harts, the defending Class A state champion, rolled past Matoaka 94 to 68 as Jeff Lambert scored 31 and teammates Shelton and Ramey added 16 and 15. Matoaka's Scott led with 24 points while Davis and Brooks also reached double figures.

HARTS Jeff Lambert Matoaka

Bramwell Nips Union In Holiday Tourney Thriller

Dewayne Thaxton scored 30 points including a go ahead 1 and 15 footer with 30 seconds left as Bramwell held on for a 76-75 victory over Union in the Alleghany County Holiday Tournament consolation game. Bramwell shot 53 percent while Union hit 41 percent. Thaxton led Bramwell with 30, Parker had 26 for Union, with rebounding 40-31 Bramwell.

Covington Dewayne Thaxton Bramwell Union Mike Tabor Tolby Rose Dewayne Fuller Bo Parker The Millionaires Thaxton Tabor Rose Fuller Jeczan Taylor

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