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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1977
Page
9
Murray Olderman notes Kareem Abdul Jabbar’s towering all time status and unique moves despite uncertain height. Readers ask about Melton back surgery, Rams origins, and Jack Lambert replacement details.
A columnist vents about the crude taunts from certain basketball fans at the Oakland Coliseum Arena, criticizing the foul language heard near the court and calling out the behavior as unbelievable.
Jim Kensil, 46, will become New York Jets president and chief operating officer, succeeding Leon Hess who shifts to Jets chairman. Kensil, ex NFL executive and former AP writer, joins next week after long league service beginning 1961. He aims to study all aspects of the organization as Jets rebuild.
Former Dodgers manager Walt Alston displays his old number 24 uniform during a special ceremony retiring his longtime Dodgers legacy and contribution to the team.
Heavyweight boxer Rodney Bobick age 25 died after a car left Minnesota 238 west of Bowlus struck a power pole and rolled over. He had 38–7 pro record and sparred with Muhammad Ali. funeral planned for Thursday.
Oakland Athletics owner Charles O Finley announced plans for a second lawsuit against commissioner Bowie Kuhn. He criticized the sport and warned of drastic changes to prevent further decline, citing potential contraction from 26 to 20 teams and questioning Oakland's future.
Boxer Young aims to fight Ken Norton in September before facing Muhammad Ali for the title. He vows to beat Norton after defeating George Foreman and says he expects Norton to agree, while noting negotiations involve Don King and Bob Arum.
Connie Longworth and Esta Evans won the Ladies B Division doubles at Sedgewood Tennis Club defeating Carolyn Ogrodnik and Margie Christman 6-2 6-2. The pair led 2-0 early and dominated with precise serves. Junior finals are set for next Sunday at Sedgewood.
Former WVU basketball star Bob Huggins sustained a fractured elbow and required 100 stitches after his bicycle struck a car on a downtown Morgantown street. He was to be a graduate assistant on WVU's basketball staff this season. police issued no citations and the driver's name was not released.
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