Russell Means sues over Native mascot symbols and more
The piece notes Russell Means of the American Indian Movement plans a $9 million lawsuit against the Cleveland Indians and Chief Wahoo mascot and speculates a suit against the Atlanta Braves. It also jokes about other mascot debates and a West Virginia State proposal for a third basketball referee to judge downward flight and contact.
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Chief Wahoo
Atlanta Braves
University of Arkansas
Art Burris
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WVU notes urge bench-stretch timeout strategy
WVU physiology prof Robert Kurucz recommends players stand during timeouts to boost circulation and reduce fatigue by expelling carbon dioxide. In sports notes, Helen Hawley dies in Mason town. her son Bill Hawley coaches at University High Morgantown, and former WVU star Bob Gresham pursues degree while traveling in Morgantown. Also a rumor says the Cleveland Indians were offered half a million by Wheaties to skip their product.
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Trade weighs on Cowboys as Duane Thomas faces legal trouble
Dallas Cowboys running back Duane Thomas and brother Bertrand were released on bond after arrest on marijuana possession. Owner Tex Schramm said talks with Thomas focused on representation, not football. Trade value and contract renegotiation remain unresolved as Hunt County grand jury plans February action.
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Austrian Skier Schranz Barred From Olympic Games
Austrian officials protest the IOC ban of Alpine star Karl Schranz for allegedly taking pay for ski advertising. The move, supported by the eligibility commission, prompts Austria to seek reversal as all skiers stay off the course ahead of the Winter Games in Sapporo.
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Graham Matmen Beat Bulldogs In Tazewell Match
Graham high school wrestlers defeated Tazewell 35 17 at Tazewell Monday night. G-Men host John Battle Wednesday at 7 00 PM. Details list pinfalls forfeits and decisions for each weight class with final score for prelims Tazewell 94 Graham.
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Graham Bulldogs Dominant over Tazewell 48 32 in Jr High clash
Graham tops Tazewell 48 to 32 as the 7th and 8th grade teams win 50 36 in Monday action. Graham leads 22 18 at halftime and outscores the opponent in every quarter. Harris scores 14 on the night followed by Baria 10 Large 9 Griffin 7 McCoy 5 Rogers 2 Mitchell 1. Viney leads Tazewell with 10 while Roberts 7 Clements 6 Browning 4 Mustard 3 Ratliffe 2 contribute.
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Oak Hill Tops Tigers 54-45 in Jr High hoops
Oak Hill defeated Princeton 54 to 45 on Monday night. Princeton led 14-10 after the first quarter, but Oak Hill moved ahead 25-24 at halftime and pulled away in the final two periods. Princeton top scorers were Hedrick and McGuire with 12 each. Powell 10. Williams 7. Oak Hill leaders were Grafty 21, Harris 11, Morgan 9. Princeton will play Park Beckley today.
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Owls Travel To Princeton
Graham G-Men host Tazewell Bulldogs as in a high school basketball night. Graham aims for a second straight win over the Bulldogs while Princeton seeks a third straight victory at home in a slate crowded with area league games.
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Danny Murtaugh Receives Heart Man of the Year Honor
Pirates manager Danny Murtaugh, who retired after the 1971 World Series, was named Heart Man of the Year by the Washington Heart Association. He credited the Orioles and manager Earl Weaver for his retirement gift after surviving two heart attacks in 1961 and 1964.
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Athens Beats Glenwood 58-19 in Jr High clash
Athens defeated Glenwood 58 to 19 at Athens in junior high play on Monday. The Trojans led by Lee with 11 points, Johnson 10, and Martin Brewster eight each. Glenwood was paced by Bircham with eight and Ford five.
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College Coaches Attack ABA Draft Plans in Houston
Houston coaches led by Guy Lewis denounce the ABA idea to draft underclassmen as misguided and harmful to players. Don Knodel and Tex Winter supported action by the NCAA to protect four years of college eligibility amid concerns over maturation and education. Additional critics cited include Gramling and Hobby, who warned against big bonuses tempting underclassmen and the risk of career ruin.
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Hobby
Bills to Have Top Pick as NFL Pro Draft Begins
Buffalo Bills expect to select Notre Dame defensive end Walt Patulski with the No. 1 pick unless trades alter the order. Trade talks with multiple clubs surface as draft opens at 10 a.m. EST.
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San Diego
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al Denson
Gary Cuozzo
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Fred Dryer
Houston
Alvin Reed
New England
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Falcons Edge Wesleyan in close conference win
Fairmont State Falcons rallied past West Virginia Wesleyan 53-50 Monday night to stay atop the conference standings. Reserve Brad Butcher and Ted Echols scored key late baskets, while freshman Bill Lindsey led Fairmont with 16 points and Butcher added 12 as Wesleyan’s Ken Baylor topped the Bobcats with 12.
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Brad Butcher
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Bill Lindsey
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