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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1976

Page

8

Bosley, WVU star Bruce Bosley recalls coach Pappy Lewis

Bruce Bosley, former WVU All American and longtime pro, visits West Virginia and speaks warmly of his late coach Art Lewis. He credits Lewis for his career and reflects on his love of football, the drive to perform, and the faith of his coaches. He notes his current role as a San Francisco business executive and praises WVU lineman legs Hawley’s remark on Bosley’s potential.

Ruce Bosley WVU Art Pappy) Lewis Greenbank Pappy Bruce Bruce Bosley San Francisco West Virginia Russ Crane Sam Huff Legs Hawley Bosley Huff New York Hawley

Sports memories and recruiting chatter in brief columns

In a compact sports column, memories of Bosley and Penn State clash narratives surface. Carl Thomas recalls shoulder pads torn in WVU Penn State games while Ernie Salvatore praises Red Smith’s Pulitzer as proof of enduring sports writing legacy.

Sam New York Lewis Bosley Penn State Carl Thomas WVU Carl Bruce Huntington Ernie Salvatore Red Smith Red Grantland Rice Damon Runyon Paul Gallico Ring Lardner Eddie Neil Whitney Martin Salem and Lynchburg Jerry Claiborne Maryland Joe Paterno

Norton Eyes Foreman Rematch After Ali Title Bid

Ken Norton trains for a heavyweight title shot against Muhammad Ali set for Sept 28 at Yankee Stadium. He says he would fight George Foreman again, expressing strong interest despite his pending bout with Ali. Norton and Joe Frazier both seek rematches after suffering knockouts at Foreman’s hands.

New York Ken Norton Muhammad Ali Norton George Foreman Foreman Ali Central Park South Yankee Stadium Joe Frazier Frazier

Ability Matters, Says Martha Mauger in Jockey Row

Arlington Heights journalist reports Martha Mauger, 25, denounces Donna Hillman’s claim that women jockeys must trade favors to ride. Mauger insists ability and drive determine success, noting sexism and barriers while detailing her solo career with trainer Eddie Roth and upcoming marriage.

Arlington Heights Martha “Muffie* Mauger Ms. Mauger Donna Hillman Washington Winchester Mass Huntington N.Y Belmont Park New York California Turf Paradise Phoenix Chicago Eddie Roth

Messersmith Fires One-Hitter In Braves Win At Expos

Atlanta right-hander Andy Messersmith carried a no hitter into the ninth inning before Pepe Mangual singled with one out to break it up. Messersmith finished with a one hit 2 4 inning gem and struck out seven as Montreal stranded a late threat. Rowland Office sparkled with a fifth inning tumbling catch helping secure the standout performance at Jarry Park before 11,000 fans.

Montreal Andy Messersmith Atlanta Braves Pepe Mangual Montreal Expos Mangual Messersmith Jim Dwyer Mike Jorgensen Braves Expos Rowland Office Office Jim Cox Darrell Chaney

Twins Rally, Hisle Completes Cycle In 10th Inning Win

In Baltimore, Larry Hisle went for the cycle with a four RBI night including a two run homer in the 10th. The Twins beat the Orioles 8 to 6 as Minnesota erased a 6-0 deficit after two frames.

Baltimore Larry Hisle Minnesota Twins Baltimore Orioles Hisle Butch Wynegar Mike Flanagan Who

Celtics Clinch Lead With 128 126 OT Win In Boston

The Boston Celtics built a 22 point second period edge and withstood a Phoenix rally to win 128 126 in three overtimes at Boston Garden, taking a 3 2 series lead in the NBA championship.

Boston Celtics Phoenix Boston Garden

WVC Tourney Expands To Five Days Of Play

The West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference votes to add a day to the state tournament. Two first round games will be played Tuesday night to reduce marathon sessions. New board officers and directors are named including Currie, Hardaway, Bailey, Chapman and several college presidents. An NAIA transfer rule change is discussed, affecting in state versus out of state players.

Charles Currie Wheeling College Wendall Hardaway Fairmont State College Dallas Bailey Salem James Chapman West Liberty State Robert Bliss Morris Harvey Wade Gilley Bluefield State Meredith Freeman Concord College Vemmseelener Ane McLaugre Ward NAIA

Bold Forbes Faces Tough Belmont Field Of 10

Belmont Stakes entries reduced to 10 after Charleston scratched with an injury. Bold Forbes led the field as Derby winner, with Play The Red and Majestic Light among rivals. Post time set for 5 38 p.m. EDT Saturday at Belmont Park.

New York Bold Forbes Belmont Park John Gaver Racing Secretary's Office Greentree Stable Charleston John Campo Play the Red Gaver Honest Pleasure Phil Johnson Johnson Elocutionist Philip Hofmann Esteban Rodriguez Tizol Angel Cordero Jr Max Gluck Jean Cruguet Howard P. Wilson Jacinto Vasquez Carver Douglas’ McKenzie Darrel McHargue Christiana Stable Pat Day Ogden Mills Phipps Majestic Light Jorge Velasquez Orme Wilson Aeronaut Ron Turcotte John Galbreath Mullineaux Miguel Rivera John Schiff Mickey Solomone

Pirates Rout Padres 7-2

Jerry Reuss pitched a four-hitter and Richie Hebner drove in two runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the San Diego Padres 7-2. The Pirates jumped to a 4-0 lead in the second inning off Dave Freisleben, who suffered his first loss after two straight shutouts last week.

Pittsburgh Jerry Reuss Richie Hebner Pittsburgh Pirates San Diego Padres Pirates Padre Dave Freisleben Los Angeles San Francisco

Angels Edge Red Sox in 10th Inning Thriller

Bill Melton drove in pinch runner Rusty Torres with a 10th inning single lifting the California Angels to a 5-4 win over the Boston Red Sox. Tommy Davis reached on an error by Rico Petrocelli as the go ahead run came home.

Boston Bill Melton Rusty Torres California Angels Boston Red Sox California Tommy Davis Rico Petrocelli Torres Davis Melton

Purtzer Keeps One-Stroke Lead At Bicentennial Classic

In Philadelphia Tom Purtzer posted a par 71 to retain a one-stroke lead at the Bicentennial Golf Classic midway through the event. The 24-year-old rookie admitted pressure affected him on the back nine as he carded a two-round total of 136 at Whitemarsh Valley Country Club.

Philadelphia Tom Purtzer Purtzer Arizona Whitemarsh Valley Country Club Ray Floyd Floyd Chi Chi Rodriguez Jerry Pate Jerry McGee McGee Pate Frank Beard Terry Diehl Mike McCullough Bill Rogers Lyn Lott Beard McCullough Diehl Rogers Lott Too Jenkins Hubert Green Johnny Miller Roger Maltbie Dublin Ohio Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Gary Player Lee Trevino Hale Irwin Tom Portrer Chi Qui Rodriguez Terry Cien Nuke McCullough Frank Bearda Furry Zoeller Mike Kill Gary McCord Tom Kite Leonard Thompson Cat Peete Ben Crenshaw Bruce Lietzke Jim Simmons Florentino Molina Jim Dent George Johnson Yi Randy Erskine Don Bes Victor Regalado Forrest Ferrer Ken Stilt Alan Tape Alien Miller Marion Heck Dave Eichelberger Billy Casper Mark Hayes Larry Neilson Lon Hinkle Steve Meinys Johany Miller Nate Starks Bob Zender Dim Masserio Homero Blancas Art Wall Jim Colbert Dave Hill Butch Baird Larry Zieg Jonn Schroeder Tom Shaw Joey Dilis Don Pooley Dick Ravan Bob Eastwood David Lundstrom Gary Gron Mark Preit Randy Feather Ron Cerrado Lanny Wadkins Joan Lister Bob Wynn Fred Marti Bobby Wailzel Tom Evans Tommy McGinnis Carlton White Ce Te

Committee To Choose U.S. Olympic Squad

A six day selection process in Raleigh narrows college stars for the U S Olympic basketball team. Scott May Quinn Buckner Ralph Drollinger Kenny Carr Phil Hubbard Bruce Parkinson Jack Sikma Derrick Jackson are top scrimmage standouts as Dean Smith and the committee near a final roster.</s>

Raleigh N.C Scott May Quinn Buckner Indiana Ralph Drollinger UCLA Kenny Carr North Carolina State Phil Hubbard Michigan Bruce Parkinson Purdue Jack Sikma Illinois Wesleyan Derrick Jackson Georgetown Smith

Golf results and standings from Bicentennial Tournament at Whitemarsh

Second round scores show Chi Chi Rodriguez and Jerry Pate among leaders at 137 138. Notable figures include Floyd Lott and Beards, with a long list of players and cuts. Philadelphian field sees top lives and several legends absent.

Siderowf Reaches Briti sh Amateur Final at St Andrews

Dick Siderowf of Westport Connecticut stormed back from two holes down to defeat Scotland's Al Lan Brodie 2 and 1 at St Andrews advancing to the British Amateur final. He will face England's John Davies who beat Iain Carslaw 1 up. Davies had earlier defeated Vinny Giles.

ST. Andrews Scotland Dick Siderowf Wall St. Stockbroker Allan Brodie Siderows Westport Conn John Davies England Davies Iain Carslaw Willie Paterson Brodie Siderowf Richmond Jim Gabrielsen Atlanta Giles Gabrielsen

All Star Game Set Tonight

The Kanawha Valley Conference all star basketball game features Charleston area seniors against players from across the state. The 7:30 p.m. contest at Eddie King Gym, Morris Harvey College, shifts to 20 minute halves. Notables include Will Johnson and Greg Sarrett for Kanawha Valley and Emil Boatwright, Bob Reddy, David Jasper among West Virginia stars.

Charleston W.va Charleston Area Eddie King Gym Morris Harvey College West Virginia Stars Emil Boatwright Logan David Jasper Oak Hill Mike Carey Greg Sarrett DuPont Tony Shrewsbury Mark Samples Nitro Chip Ellis South Charleston Tim Chambers Dunbar John Sirianni Charleston Catholic Danny Teel George Washington Drew Payne Walter Easley

Seaver and Yost Named for South North All Star Game

Two more players join the North South all star high school football game to be played July 3 at Laidley Field. Tim Seaver of Princeton High School will play for the South as an offensive and defensive back. Gary Yost of Fairmont East High School is named to the North as a 6 foot 1 inch 175 pound end.

Charleston W.va Tim Seaver Princeton High School Gary Yost Fairmont Esat High School Laidley Field

Bluefield Country Club Hosts Governor's Cup Golf Tournament

The Bluefield Country Club hosts the Governor's Cup golf event a 54 hole medal play with a handicap. Players may compete 18 holes on June 5 6 or June 12 13 with final day action June 19 flights paired. Members urged to sign up at the cis shop promptly.

Bluefield Country Club Cis Saci

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