Big Blues Face Top Defenses In Fairmont Showdown
In a key WVIAC matchup in Fairmont Fairmont State 10-0 leads the conference in wins and defense while Bluefield State 3-6 aims to test its high scoring offense Bluefield averages 95.4 points per game yet gives up 95.9 while Fairmont scores 72.9 and allows 59.3 Bluefield seeks its 11th win as Keith Oakes tops the league with 24.1 PPG and Antoine Makle 23.1 PPG lead Shepherd, Roy Humphrey West Virginia Wesleyan 22.6 PPG and other leaders are listed as the season progresses.
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Leon Childs
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Logan
Spencer Johnson
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Full House To Watch WVU Play Panthers Today
West Virginia University hosts Pitt in a sold out 4 pm Eastern Eight clash in Morgantown as WVU seeks to extend its Eastern Eight lead. The Mountaineers, 14-3, feature guards Greg Jones and Russel Todd while Pitt, 9-8, relies on Sam Clancy and Carlton Neverson.
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Crosby Crosby Pro Am Golf Delays Persist In Rain
Crosby washed out again at Pebble Beach forcing a 54 hole format with three rounds scheduled through Monday. The purse drops from 300000 to 225000 and CBS will not televise a Monday finish due to lack of a declared winner.
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Four Inducted Into Grid Hall of Fame Class of 1981
George Blanda headlines the 1981 Hall of Fame class elected in his first year of eligibility. Also honored are Morris Red Badgro center Jim Ringo and Willie Davis of the Green Bay Packers dynasty. Enshrinement set for August 1 on Canton’s shrine steps before the Browns Falcons exhibition. Blanda, the NFL all time scorer, played 1949-1975 for Bears Oilers and Raiders, amassing 2002 points. Ringo, a six time All NFL pick, and Davis helped Packers win the 1960s titles.
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Willie Davis
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Houston Oilers
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Cleveland Browns
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24 Hours Of Daytona Gets Under Way Today
Daytona Beach AP reports the 24 Hour Pepsi Challenge opens at 3:30 p.m. ET with GT racing featuring Porsche Turbo 935 and Chevrolet Vega leading a 70 car field. Hurley Haywood notes high banking speeds complicate endurance racing as reliability and luck decide finshing.
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Restani Improves in San Antonio Hospital
Spurs forward Kevin Restani remained in satisfactory condition at Northeast Baptist Hospital after a late Wednesday jeep collision that left him with five broken ribs burns and lung damage. A hospital spokesman said he would exit intensive care later Friday. Jeffrey Costello 21 said he was chased by an armed man in a pickup when the crash occurred.
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Charges Dropped for Golfer Bruce Devlin in Prostitution Case
A Rock Island judge dismissed misdemeanor charges against Bruce Devlin after key witness Sharolyn Sayers failed to appear. Devlin, a PGA veteran and NBC golf commentator, was not present for the Jan. 16 hearing as his attorney argued the case.
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Patterson urges Ali Norton to retire from boxing
Floyd Patterson at a sports celebrity dinner urged Muhammad Ali and Ken Norton to retire to avoid injury. Patterson, 46, said time has passed them by and NYS tests could bar Ali if he fought in New York. He emphasized safety while noting retinas as a major boxing risk.
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Citizens Winter Warmth Clearance Sale Now On
Citizens offers end of season clearance prices on winter warmth essentials. Stock up early as cold windy days arrive.
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