Record In Princeton Little League Majors Action
In Princeton, Ronnie was 55 and Cliff R pitched the victory as Wyatt's defeated Randy's 16-7. Craig Bailey and Roger Cooper each had three hits for the winners. Brent Wiley out 12 and Mike Neely doubled and tripled in Pepsi's 80 win over American Black. Bat Adams homered and Kerry Jones had two hits for Pepsi. Shannondale led off Bluefield Virginia Pee Wee action, downing R&T Electric 19-12. Shannon Lane was the winning archer. In a second Pee Wee game, Southwest Bank rolled past McDonalds 15-3 behind Ronnie Houchins two triples and six RBI credits. In Little League play, Bane Construction defeated McDonalds 4-2. Jeff Sizemore pitched the win and Mark Large contributed two home runs for four RBIs in the winning effort. Shannondale closed the evening with a 14-2 win over A&T Electric. Winning pitcher Bill Brewster threw a no hitter and Jeff Arnold had a triple for three RBIs for the win. On this date in baseball in 1934, Myril Hoag of the New York Yankees set a major league record by collecting six singles in a 19-3 Yankees rout of the Boston Red Sox. Today’s birthdays: Hall of Fame catcher Bill Dickey is 73. Texas Rangers infielder Bud Harrelson is 36. Houston Astros infielder Dave Bergman is 27.
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Whitewater Wednesday rafting trip set for June 25
Tickets for the Fayette Plateau Chamber of Commerce Whitewater Wednesday event on June 25 will close at 4 p.m. today. Tickets cost 40 dollars per person or 300 dollars for a raft of eight, with a New River trip, river lunch, pig roast, and bluegrass. Governor Rockefeller and state officials will participate as West Virginia Travel Week continues. Reservations: 304-465-5617 or Fayette Commerce, 214 Main Street, Oak Hill WV 25901.
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AL Practice Slated Today
Bluefield Post American Legion baseball coach Tom Ferrell reminds players that practice is at 2:00 today at Bowen Field. He says tryouts are still being held for any prospective players.
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Daily Telegraph Tennis Tourney Opens in Bluefield Va
The second annual Daily Telegraph singles tennis tournament begins today at Sedgewood Tennis Club Bluefield with 32 regional players vying for the title. Last year's champion Dr Billy Pike of Tennessee is not in the field and opening rounds run from 8 am to 6 30 pm with semifinals Sunday at 1 pm and finals at 4 pm. Jon Levern of Concord College is seeded No 1 with Danny Wood Wise Va Rick Graham Princeton and Clarence Perkinson Bluefield among top contenders.
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Baseline to net White Harrison and Cole in tennis draw
Garret Mathews seeds lead the draw with Levern byes to Saturday 2 p.m. Friday features seeds. Today's schedule lists Court One and Court Two matches from 8 a.m. through 6:30 p.m. including Harrison versus Meador and White versus Gouge among others.
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Lloyd and Ruzici Reach French Open Final
Chris Evert Lloyd rallied to beat Hana Mandlikova 6-7 6-2 6-2 in the heat at Roland Garros to reach the French Open final. Virginia Ruzici defeated Dianne Fromholtz 7-4 6-1 to join her, with a $42,500 top prize in sight for Saturday's final.
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Pistons Hire Scotty Robertson as New Coach
Pistons appoint Scotty Robertson former Houston Rockets assistant as Detroit’s new head coach replacing Richie Adubato. Robertson, age 50, signs a multiyear contract amid the team’s 16-66 season outlook, declaring the club can win now and listing positive signs observed in interviews.
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Bluefield State College to drop golf amid inflation
Bluefield State College plans to drop golf next season due to rising costs. President Dr. Jerold Dugger said the move, nearly certain at 99 percent, leaves the school with football and both basketball programs, the fewest in the West Virginia Conference, while emphasizing Title IX protections and budget pressures.
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Braves TV deal would televise nearly all home games
Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner nears a tentative agreement to let WTBS televise almost all 81 home games from 1981 through 1984 with a six year option. A few home games remain untelevised due to national telecasts. the arrangement would raise rent and allow higher parking fees to help erase the stadium deficit.
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Princeton Invitational Fast-Pitch Tourney Slated
The Princeton Invitational Fast-Pitch Softball Tourney will be held June 14 15 at Princeton Fields with a $70 team entry and one ball per game. Top three teams win trophies. player trophies go to winning squad members. Concessions on site. 11 strong teams from Virginias and Tennessee entered. Call Billy Ball at 425 6160 for details.
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Big John Tate bets on comeback against Trevor Berbick
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