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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1975

Page

7

Bluefield College Hires Billy Pierce Amid Scholarship Push

Bluefield College announces mid season hire Billy Pierce to coach basketball. A Bluefield committee named to raise scholarship funds plans to support the BC team with decisive backing from local figures including Judge Jerome Katz Mayor Edwin Elliott and other notable residents.

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Bluefield College rebuilds under coach Billy Pierce after four year plan

The article notes President Tyer expects Bluefield College to add both two year and four year programs with Billy Pierce as coach. It recalls Bluefield’s past as an athletic power and hints the Ramblin Reds may rise again under Pierce with college leadership backing.

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Irwin Battles History in Bid for U S Open Title

Ben Hogan last defended the U S Open in 1951. Irwin faces 19 top players at Medinah in the 75th national championship. He arrives with peak form, a recent major win at the Atlanta Classic, and confidence that boosts his chances against a tough field. Johnny Miller calls him a strong contender.

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Guyton Awarded Varsity Letter at West Point

Third Classman Mike Guyton of Bluefield West Virginia won the varsity A for outdoor track at West Point. He excelled in the long jump and triple jump in early season meets but suffered a leg injury that sidelined him for most of the spring. He won the long jump twice and the triple jump once across the Cadets first two meets.

West Point N. Y Mike Guyton Bluefield W. Va U. S Mike Seco

Kareem Abdul Jabbar Traded to Los Angeles Lakers

Lakers acquire star center Kareem Abdul Jabbar in a six player deal with Milwaukee Brewers send Elmore Bridgeman and six others. Walt Wesley joins Lakers as backup center as Jack Kent Cooke announces the blockbuster move at the Forum.

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City Recreation Tennis and Track Program Schedule

The city opens tennis courts for students each Monday. Bluefield High School hosts activities from 11:00 to 12:00 and again from 1:00 to 3:30. A tennis tournament for students runs July 7 to 11, with a junior pavilion tournament and a high school event.

Bluefield High School BHS

Tuesday baseball matchups span multiple venues and pitchers

The day features Philadelphia at Chicago with Lonborg and Reusoner, New York at Montreal with Matlack and Tate, St. Louis at Pittsburgh, Atlanta at Cincinnati, Houston at Los Angeles, and San Diego at San Francisco. Key pitching records noted include 63 for Lonborg, 4-6 for Reusoner, 8-4 for Matlack, and 9-3 for Messersmith.

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Baseball doubleheader slate with multiple late games

Schedule lists games across leagues with Oakland at Minnesota Milwaukee at New York Baltimore at Cleveland Boston at Detroit California at Kansas City Chicago at Texas plus delayed or postponed matchups. Noted pitchers include Holtzman Goltz Albury Cuellar and Pole Wise Singer Fitzmorris LaGrow and Ren. Several games marked ppd and several times 5 and 7 30 p.m.

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Jenkins Holds Off Miller For Philadelphia Golf Win

Tom Jenkins captured his first professional title at the Philadelphia Golf Classic with a two-round 141 at White Marsh Valley CC. Miller finished runner-up at 141 with 69 and 72, while Bob Wynn faded after a late double bogey on the 17th. Jenkins clinched on the 15th after a clutch chip-in and solid pars, amid rain and rescheduled play.

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Yankees rely on minor leaguers and catchers in outfield

New York Yankee manager Bill Virdon forced a makeshift outfield with catcher Thurman Munson in left and Rick Dempsey in right as Ed Ermann moved from catcher to play center. Dempsey had previously outfielded twice. Dineen from the minors started in right. The beleaguered lineup lost Lou Piniella and Mickey Mantle injuries limited options as Mullis and Maddox were sidelined. Hunter pitched a four hit shutout over the White Sox, while Dineen caught six of nine balls hit to him and remained active on defense.

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San Diego drafts Jerome Anderson in seventh round

Jerome Anderson a 6 foot 4 forward from West Virginia was selected by San Diego in the seventh round of the ABA draft. He was the only West Virginia player chosen and joins a list of first through eighth round picks across multiple teams.

San Diego Anderson NEW York Jerome Anderson West Virginia University Monday Anderson Mountain State West Virginia Boston

Richmond Manager Courtney Dies At 48

Clint Courtney 48 died at a hospital after a 12:30 a.m. table tennis session with Richmond Braves players. Acting manager Al Gallagher described Courtney’s close rapport and philosophy of remaining with his players. Known as Scrap Lion in his baseball career, Courtney played 11 major league seasons and was famed for wearing eyeglasses as a catcher.

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Triangle Club Sets Meeting

The Triangle Sportsman's Club will hold a dinner meeting Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the YMCA in Bluefield. A board of directors meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. on the same day.

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