WVU to Meet Marshall in 1977 78 Basketball Schedule
West Virginia University unveils its 1977 78 schedule including a 47 year gap meeting Marshall. The 27 game slate runs 13 home 13 road and one neutral site in Charleston with notable road tests at Ohio State Cincinnati Notre Dame and Rutgers.
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Fla
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High School Spring Sports Embrace Girls Programs Growth
The piece notes rapid advancement in spring sports at area high schools led by baseball and improved track and field. Girls teams have grown amid new funding pressures and cost concerns, with schedules likely to stay regional to control travel and expenses. It also covers basketball camps, the Rod Handley program, and college bowl earnings highlights.
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Beaver
Graham
Braves Gain Opener With 5-3 Win Over Giants
Willie Montanez and Gary Matthews hit two run homers to lead the Atlanta Braves past the San Francisco Giants 5-3 in Friday night action. Montanez's fifth homer came after a Darrel Chaney walk, Matthews added his seventh in the fifth. Junior Moore scored in the first on Barry Bonnell’s single. Giants homer'd off Max Leon in the fourth by Willie McCovey and Gary Thomasson. Rick Camp earned the save, Don Collins got the win, Lynn McGlothen took the loss.
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Willie Montanez
Gary Matthews
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Darrel Chaney
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Junior Moore
Barry Bonnell
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Max Leon
Willie McCovey
Gary Thomasson
Rick Camp
Don Collins
Lynn McGlothen
Expos Blank Cardinals Behind Rogers One-Hitter
Montreal righty Steve Rogers pitched a one hit shutout as the Expos halted a three game slide with a 2 0 victory over St. Louis. Rogers improved to 7 4 striking out 10 and walking four while yielding only that lone hit.
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Steve Rogers
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St. Louis Cardinals
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Lonborg and Reed Quiet Mets as Phillies Win 4-1
Jim Lonborg and Ron Reed combined on a five hitter to defeat the New York Mets 4 to 1 Friday night, snapping New York's three game win streak under Joe Torre. Lonborg earned his first win of the season, Reed collected his fifth save, while Jon Matlock pitched well in a loss for the Mets.
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Jim Lonborg
Ron Reed
Philadelphia Phillies
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Joe Torre
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Reds blank Astros as Norman fires two-hitter
Cincinnati pitcher Fred Norman improved to 5-2 with a strong outing, walking six in the early innings but holding the Houston Astros to two hits. Johnny Bench hit a two-run homer as the Reds defeated Houston 4-0 on Friday night.
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Fred Norman
Johnny
TwinsTop Red Sox 6 2 as Carew shines in Minnesota
Rod Carew starred with two triples and a single driving in runs as the Minnesota Twins defeated the Boston Red Sox 6-2 in Bloomington. Dave Goltz earned his third win in a row with eight strikeouts and one walk while scattering nine hits. Carew raised his AL leading average to .383 and extended his hot hitting streak.
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Dan Ford
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ChisoxBeatYanks 9 5 In Seven-Run Fourth
Alan Bannister and Jim Essian drove in two runs apiece as the Chicago White Sox exploded for seven runs in the fourth, lifting them to a 9-5 victory over the New York Yankees. Bannister added a sacrifice fly and a bases loaded triple during the inning, with Eric Soderholm and Ralph Garr also contributing RBIs and a run scoring on a wild pitch.
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Chicago
Alan Bannister
Jim Essian
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Elks Tourney Pairings for Princeton Event Weekend
Pairings for the Princeton Elks member-member golf tournament list Saturday and Sunday rounds. Morning sessions begin 8:00 a m to 9:40 a m with various foursomes. afternoon starts 12:00 p m to 3:00 p m. Sunday morning and afternoon pairings show multiple groups. The golf course remains open between tee times and an unrelated NFL attendance stat is noted.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule Highlights
National and American leagues list team records and links to daily results. Key games include Detroit over Cleveland 4-2 and New York over Minnesota 10-3, with upcoming matchups across Chicago, Boston, Baltimore, and Oakland among others.
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Clarksburg Pitcher Sets High Strikeout Mark in Legion Play
Mark Shaw of Clarksburg Post 17 tied a state amateur record by fanning 24 in an 8-0 win over Buckhannon. The 17 year old, in his season debut, struck out the side in six innings and allowed two hits while walking three. Coach Bob Secret praised the performance as the best he has seen.
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Sedgewood Indoor Club hosts week of adult tennis finals
Finals in progress at the Sedgewood Indoor Tennis Club with the Women's Doubles final featuring Connie Longworth and Esta Evans versus Carolyn Ogrodnik and Margie Christman set for Sunday at 10 am. Previously completed matches include Women's A Doubles Lorraine Spiegel and Evelyn Kellerman defeating June Brown and Barbara Shields 6 2 6 2, Men's A Doubles Alex Ercoline and Mark Sarver over Elliott Blaydes and Bob Russell 6 3 2 6 6 4, Men's B Doubles Gene Creasy and Tom Metcalfe over Dean Anderson and Scott Hinte 6 3 6 2, and Mixed B Doubles Harold Brewster and Marianne Brewster over Gene Creasy and Marla Creasy 3 6 6 4 6 3.
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Esta Evans
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Margie Christman
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Evelyn Kellerman
June Brown
Barbara Shields
Two Share Lead In Kemper Tourney
Big Barney Thompson and George Archer share the halfway lead at the Kemper Open in Charlotte with 137 totals seven under par. Thompson rallied with a 70 after nearly quitting the tour while Archer, after a 71, noted driving woes despite solid putting and a late four-birdie run.
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Gary Koch
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Victor Regalado
Mark Lye
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Jim Dent
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Stan Altgelt
Artie McNickle
Bobby Wadkins
Joe Inman
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Randy Erskine
George Burns
Dwight Nevil
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Lee Trevino
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Tom Jenkins
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Bob E. Smith
Gary Groh
Danny Edwards
Don Bies
Arnold Palmer
Tommy Aaron
Rod Cur
Allen Miller
Art Wail
Barry Jaeckel
Lionel Hebert
Jim Simons
Tom Shaw
Bob Murphy
Morris Hatalsky
Don Pooley
Dave Hill
Mike Hill
Eg Sneed
Steve Veriato
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Grier Jones
Bill Caltee
Tom Purtzer
Don Baker
Andy Bean
Terry Dient
Lon Hinkle
Bobby Cole
Dale Hayes
Frank Conner
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Steve Taylor
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Wally Armstrong
Bill Mahon
Bob Eastwood
Doug Schryer
Bobby Mitchell
Gary McCord
Graham All Sports Banquet Night at Graham High
Graham High hosts its annual All Sports banquet in the school cafeteria at 7 p.m. The event honors boys and girls athletes, coaches, and supporters. The Bill Dudley Award will be given to the outstanding senior athlete.
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Gottfried and Ramirez Claim French Open Doubles Title
Brian Gottfried and Raul Ramirez won the men's doubles at Roland Garros defeating Jan Kodes and Wojtek Fibak 7-6 4-6 6-3 6-4 to regain the title for the second time in three years earning $15,200 prize. Janet Newberry fell in the women's semifinals as Florenta Mihai beat her to claim the Italian and possibly European clay double.
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Blazers Take 3-2 Lead In NBA Final Series
Bob Gross scored 25 points as Portland beat Philadelphia 110-104 to grab a 3-2 edge in the NBA Finals. The Blazers surged 26-8 in the third period and now head to Game Six in Portland at 3 p.m. EDT Sunday.
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Bob Gross
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Trail Blazers
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Glenwood 4-H Field Event Winners Announced
About 150 participants took part at Glenwood 4-H Camp as four age groups contested events including Softball Throw 50 Yard Dash and a 3 Legged Race. Winners across groups were named with first and second places and club ribbons awarded for top team performance.
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Tracy Cutlip
Gavin LeRose
Mike Nichols
David Stauffer
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Dennis King
Jeff Bishop
Skipper Farley
Lacy Bailey
Sam Elmore
Don Springman
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John Wheley
Ricky McPherson
Bonnie Crawford
Sherry Smith
Kim Johnston
Kim Bishop
Tina Shrewsbury
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Barbara Allen
Donna White
Leasa Smith
Nita Duncan
Renae Cutlip
Rhonda Hager
Andrea Cottle
Tina Bishop
Lisa Houstin
Brenda Shumate
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Patty Combow
Sherry Austin
Missy Fulcher
Junior White
Shelby Keaton
Adram Lusk
Colleen Springman
Laura Monaco
Bobby Cottle
Kenny Smith
Jeff Marsh
Greg Pruett
Deena Sheby
Anne King
Angie Rice
David Garrard
Steve Christy
Patty Comte
Paula Bailey
Kenneth Harrison
Doug Jones
Randy Christy
Sara Nell Roe
Tammy Kelly
Gary Hager
Tim Hovatter
Lisa Austin
Brenda Allen
Pam Horeluk
Mark Moses
Libby Allen
Karen Tankersley
Terri Veneri
Deena Whebey
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Fishing Good At Bluestone
Weekend anglers should try Bluestone and Plum Orchard lakes for best all around fishing. DNR notes Bluestone lake and tailwaters are murky with good catfish crappie bass and panfish in the lake and catfish panfish in the tailwaters.
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