Vilas Suspended and Fined Over Appearance Money
Guillermo Vilas, world fifth ranked, received a one year suspension and a $20,000 fine from the IMPTC for accepting guaranteed appearance money to Rotterdam. He has 30 days to appeal. Noah also suspended 42 days and fined $20,000 for not appearing in the Nations Cup. The ban excludes Vilas from Grand Prix and Davis Cup events but not Wimbledon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Guillermo Vilas
International Professional Tennis Council
Rotterdam
Yannick Noah
Vilas
Philippe Chatrier
International Tennis Federation
Milan
London
John McEnroe
Argentina
International Men's Professional Tennis Council
McEnroe
IMPTF
Mountain Lions Sign Eight Gridders for 1983
Concord College announces eight new football signees for 1983. Bluefield High standouts Chuck Blizzard and Eric Hurt headline the class, joined by Mount View Welch tight end David Saunders, Abingdon’s James Hughes, John S. Battle’s Wade Owens, Albemarle alum Allan Kendrick, Melbourne duo Timothy and Richard Gagnon, and Orlando’s Frank Baker Jr. The coach expects them to contribute to the program’s four year plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Concord
Marvin Williams
Bluefield High School
Chuck Blizzard
Eric Hurt
John Chmara
Blizzard
Maroon and White
Mercer County
Eric
Wesley Hurt
Cooper Street
Bluefield
David Saunders
Welch
Vic Nystrom
Mount View High School
Saunders
Williams
Virginia
James Hughes
Abingdon High School
Wade Owens
John S. Battle High School
Hughes
Curtis Burkett
Falcons
Danny Count
Abingdon High
Ralph A. Hughes
Abingdon
Owens
David T. Crockett, Jr
Battle
Wade
Edward P. Owens
Bristol
Timothy Kendrick
Brian Grainer
Albemarle High School
Charlottesville
Allan Kendrick
Earlysville
Albermarle
Sunshine State
Concord College
Riley-West Post 9 Opens Season Today
Riley-West Post 9 American Legion opens its 18-game summer schedule with a noon doubleheader at Bowen Field against Williamson. Lefty Carl Wilson starts the opener and righty Andy Waters the nightcap, with both Bluefield Beavers contributing on the mound. Next game is Sunday June 19 versus Welch at Bowen Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Zachwieja
Riley-West Post 9
American Legion
Bowen Field
Post 9
Williamson
Zachwieja
Bluefield Beavers
Carl Wilson
Andy Waters
Welch
Little Man Phil Garner Shines As Astros Cleanup Hitter
Phil Garner of the Houston Astros, despite his 5-foot-9 frame, drives in runs as a premier cleanup hitter. The article recounts Garner’s rise from a 177-pound rookie to a regular in the 3-4-5 lineup, his RBI totals, and his multiyear success with Pittsburgh before joining Houston. It notes his 83 RBIs last year, a club second-base record, and his current role at third base due to injuries, all framed with a respect for his clutch hitting and team contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Phil Garner
Houston Astros
Ron Cey
Chicago Cubs
Garner
Cey
Dickie Thon
Minnesota Twins
Bill) Virdon
Virdon
Bob) Lillis
Dale Murphy
Atlanta Braves
Murphy
Oakland A’s
Pittsburgh
Baltimore Orioles
Astros
Houston
Art Howe
Ray Knight
Astrodome
RBI
West Iredell star Dean joins Bluefield State Lady Blues roster
Bluefield State College Lady Blues add 5-8 guard Michelle Davis from West Iredell High School Statesville NC as their fourth recruit. Davis earned All-WPC honors twice plus all district and regional nods while compiling 728 career points. She led West Iredell in scoring rebounds and assists averaging 14 points and 10 rebounds per game her senior year. A Monogram Club Outstanding Athletic Achievement winner, Davis joins Debbie Brookman Jennifer Belcher and Sandra Fisher on next season’s squad. Meanwhile Los Angeles Dodgers hold a June 18 19 tryout camp at Frank Loria Field Clarksburg WV for athletes 15 through 21. contact Dominick Christy Jr Carmichaels PA for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield State College
Lady Blues
Kenny Mandeville
Michelle Davis
West Iredell High School
Statesville
North Carolina
Davis
Debbie Brookman
Jennifer Belcher
Sandra Fisher
West Virginia
Bob Charles
WPC
Angie Moose
Los Angeles Dodgers
Frank Loria
Clarksburg
American Legion
Marshall To Hold Fundraiser June 16
The Southern West Virginia Marshall University Big Green Scholarship Foundation Golf Outing Dinner will be at Fincastle Country Club in Bluefield Virginia. The golf outing starts at 1 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. Featured speakers include Rick Huckaby Marshall’s new head basketball coach Sonny Randle Marshall’s head football coach and Bob Zuffelato former Marshall cage coach. Other athletic department members will appear. For tickets contact Jim Cure at 425-2600 or 425-9050 or Sid Cure in Gary at 448-2454.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Southern West Virginia Marshall University
Big Green Scholarship Foundation
Fincastle Country Club
Bluefield
Rick Huckaby
Sonny Randle
Marshall
Bob Zuffelato
Marshall Cage
Marshall University
Jim Cure
Sid Cure
Gary
Also Mentioned on This Page
Baily Telegraph Sports
Noah
Duesseldorf Vilas
Peal
Wimbledon
Mountain Lions
Timothy Gagnon
Melbourne, Fla
Frank Baker, Jr
Orlando
Gagnon
John Burchinal
Eau Gallie High School
Melbourne
Fla
Richard Gagnon
Fellowship of Christian
EGHS
Baker
Winter Park High School
Larry Gergley
Florida
Frank Baker, Sr
Winter Park, Fla
Riley-West Post
Princeton
Princeton High School
Princeton Recreation Center
Baseball Today
Baltimore
Wilbert Robinson
Orioles
St. Louis
Babe Ruth
Cleveland
Jim Bagby
Gavry Cravath
Philadelphia Phillies
Joe Nuxhall
Cincinnati Reds
St. Louis Cardinals
Rocky Colavito
Memorial Stadium
Indians
BSC Lady Blues Ink
West Iredell
Monogram Club
West
Jim Garland
Dodger
Dominick Christy, Jr
Carmichaels
Ayr
W. VA
Shasta
Columbia
Douglas
Goeeese
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!