State Poll Sees Tigers Hold Third in Triple A Standings
Princeton Tigers move back to third in the Press West Virginia general poll for Triple A teams while Northfork and Peterstown stay in Double A and Single A. Wildcats remain first in Triple A with Charleston second, Keyser drops to fourth, Clarksburg Liberty to seventh after a loss. Charleston and Weirton tied for fifth, Bridgeport eighth, George Washington ninth, Wheeling Park tenth. In Double AA Winfield leads, then Northfork, Williamstown, Greenbrier West, Pineville. Peterstown remains third in Class A behind Mount Hope and Linsly Military, with Parkersburg Catholic fourth and Fairview fifth.
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Mount Hope
Linsly Military
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Fairview
Baseball Trades and Football Signings Snapshot
The records list Ed Rodriguez from Milwaukee to Kansas City for cash and a minor player, a two year Mets contract for Nelson Briles, Bob Sykes signed by the Cardinals, plus Browns adding Stringer Warren and Patton. It also notes a new college football hall of fame in Ohio near Cincinnati, added in 1978.
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Ed Rodriguez
Milwaukee Brewere
NEW York Mets
Nelson Briles
ST Louis Cardinals
Bob Sykes
National Football League
Cleveland Browns
Ralph Stringer
Greg Warren
Rickey Patton
Canadian Football League
Toronto Argonauts
Releas
Football Museum
Cincinnati
Ohio
Canton
National Football Foundation
Montcalm Generals Surprise Matoaka In High School Game
Montcalm Generals edged Matoaka 79 65 in a Brushfork Armory clash. Mark Blevins led Montcalm with 19 points, Terry Davis 18, Shrewsbury 16, Lucado 13. Matoaka's Mike Davis poured in 26 with 9 field goals and 8 for 8 at the line.
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Inside Action
Montcalm
Mark Blevins
Terry Davis
Matoaka
Indians
Brushfork National Guard Armory
Montcalm Generals
Brushfork Armory
Dale Lucado
Rod Shrewsbury
Terry O'Donnell
Mike Davis
Bruce Rogers
Kenny Clisso
Gary Graham
Davis
Clisso
Beavers
Angle
Graham
Rogers
Rutledge
Shrewsbury
Lucado
Blevins
O'Donnell
Bowles
Bird Described as A Big Cousy by Auerbach Following ISU Triumph
Red Auerbach lauded Indiana State star Larry Bird calling him a big Cousy for his hands and vision after Bird’s 49 points 19 rebounds in a 109 84 win over Wichita State. Auerbach discussed Bird’s potential Celtics fit plans to draft Bird June 25 and meet after the season.
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Red Auerbach
National Basketball Association
Boston Celtics
Larry Bird
Auerbach
Bird
Celtics
Bob Cousy
Cousy
Indiana State
Wichita State
Recreation Roundup Youth basketball results and classes offered
Wonder Girls coached by Stanley Martin beat Bombers coached by Ester Fulford 16 to 7. Twila Martin scored all Wonder Girls points. Bombers Brenda Duncan scored 5 of 7. Cougars coached by Sallie McClanahan defeated Tigerettes 20 to 4 led by Linda Hill with 11. Hillary Richardson scored all Tigerettes. Bay’s Peewee Tier beat Demons 28 to 18. Cortez Martin led with 25 for Bay’s 76ers, Demons’ Kyle Kersey and Darrell Misak tied with 6. Bay’s Midget League Bluewell Lions edged Muskateers 44 to 40 in overtime. Jerry Thomas scored 20 for Bluewell, Hugh Small had 35 for Muskateers. Arts and Crafts classes openings noted with contact for registration at Bluefield Recreation Department 327-2448.
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Ester Fulford
Twila Martin
Brenda Duncan
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Sallie McClanahan
Tigerettes
Herb Sims
Linda Hill
Hillary Richardson
Bay
Kent Martin
Demons
Mack Barber
Charles Hammer
Cortez Martin
Kyle Kersey
Darrell Misak
Bluewell Lions
Richard Kinser
Muskateers
John Henry White
Jerry Thomas
Bluewell
Hugh Small
Ato
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China Eyes 1988 Olympic Host Bid
China may bid to host the 1988 Olympic Games as preparations begin to participate in Moscow 1980. Vice Premier Teng Hsiao Pingsaid Taiwan's eligibility must be resolved for China to join the IOC and take part in the Moscow Games.
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China
Kyodo
Teng Hsiao-Ping
Moscow
Takeji Watanabe
Peking
Teng
Taiwan
International Olympic Committee
1OC
Tris Speaker Made Two Unassisted Double Plays
In 1918, Cleveland Indians center fielder Tris Speaker turned two unassisted double plays, showcasing exceptional range and instinct in the outfield. The feats highlighted his defensive prowess during that season and remain notable in his storied career.
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Tris Speaker
Cleveland Indians
Eastern Eight Tournament opens with balanced bids and surprise upsets
In Pittsburgh many teams eye a NCAA berth as Massachusetts battles Villanova in a first round at home. Rutgers, Penn State, West Virginia, and Duquesne vie for semis spots, while Penn State faces Rutgers and Villanova edges toward the title with multiple contenders in the bracket.
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George Was
Bob Tallent
Pitt
Duke
Tallent
Villanova
Sam Clancy
Duquesne
Nittany Lions
West Virginia
Dick Harter
West VI
Rutgers Bly
Tom Young
West Vo
Dukes
John Moore
B.B. Flenory
Flenory
Morgantown
Virginia
Gale Catlett
Catlett
Wave Maroons Fall In Semis In New River District
Carroll County defeated George Wythe 63 48 and Blacksburg edged Narrows 57 55 in Group AA New River District semifinals at Blacksburg. George Wythe finishes 13 8 and Narrows 12 9. Carroll County, regular season winner, will face Blacksburg at 8 30 p m at the UPI Coliseum with a preliminary Jayvee final at 7 30 p m pitting George Wythe against Radford.
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Sloan Bets Duke To Win ACC Tourney Leaded By Gminski
NC State coach Norm Sloan says Duke is the odds on favorite in the ACC tournament thanks to 6-11 center Mike Gminski. He notes Duke's inside threat pairs with outside shooters Spanarkel and Bender, while UNC also vies for postseason berths.
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Jeff Lamp
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Greg Manning
Furman and Davidson Stars Lead 1979 All-Southern Team
Jonathan Moore of Furman and John Gordy of Davidson head the 1979 All-Southern basketball selections announced by the Southern Conference Sports Media Association. Al Daniel of Appalachian State, Mel Hubbard and Darryl Robinson of Appalachian State, and Rick Swing of The Citadel rounded out the first team with six players due to a voting tie.
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al Daniel
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