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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1981
Page
7
Northfork Logan travels to Brushfork Armory to clash with Boyd led Northfork Blue Demons in a pivotal Saturday duel. Demons seek another step toward an eighth straight state title while Logan aims to spoil the bid and shake a recent two game winless streak against Boyd.
The Fairmont State Falcons surged to the WVIAC lead by defeating Alderson-Broaddus 94-84 and aiming to protect it hosting West Virginia Tech. Fairmont sits 10-2 overall and 6-0 in conference, boasting top defensive and strong offensive margins.
Boston College officials confirmed a federal probe into possible point shaving by a few former players during the 1978-79 season. Athletic Director Bill Flynn said the university is not itself under investigation and declined to specify players, games, or numbers involved. The report ties the inquiry to the Kennedy Airport Lufthansa heist case, with informants alleging payments of 1,000 to 2,000 dollars per game.
Bruce Lietzke shot a 7 under 65 to boost his 54-hole total to 196 and open a five stroke margin in the Bob Hope Desert Golf Classic at Tamarisk. He posted four rounds of 65 and 66, led by birdies on every par hole and no bogeys, while Jack Nicklaus and Lee Trevino trailed. The unique 90-hole event spans four desert courses with amateurs, culminating in a final round at Bermuda Dunes.
West Virginia, 10-3 overall and 5-0 in the Eastern Eight, hosts Massachusetts (3-9) at 4 p.m. in a televised league game to wrap a five game home stretch. Coach Gale Catlett lauds the schedule and core players Greg Jones, Quentin Freeman, Russell Todd, and Greg Nance as the Mountaineers chase more wins and national respect.
Gene Mayer stunned Bjorn Borg 6 0, 6 3 to reach the semifinals of the Volvo Masters at Madison Square Garden. Earlier, Jose Luis Clerc defeated John McEnroe 6-3 6-0, with Vilas and Connors Lendl set for Friday night round robin play.
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