Moto-Cross Racing At Rocky Point Sunday
The biggest moto-cross race of the season is set for Rocky Point Raceways at 2 p.m. The Doug Wilson team from Michigan is among the top contenders. Charleston riders led by Young's Suzuki are also expected to compete. Doug W recently placed tenth at Daytona after performing at the Houston Astrodome.
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Motorcycle race to headline tri state track Sunday
Bilisse Tae and Ronnie Stone from Charleston will join top riders in the tri state area for a one day motorcycle racing event at Rocky Point. Officials say it will be the finest race yet with substantial prize money and teams from Virginia expected to attend, promising a scramble from start to finish.
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Yankees Top Tigers 9-2 Behind Hunter and White
Catfish Hunter retired the first 17 batters and finished with eight innings as Roy White drove in five runs with a homer and a single to pace the Yankees to a 9-2 win over the Tigers. Tom Verazy r homered for Detroit, with Ron LeFlore later doubling and scoring on a grounder for the final Tigers run. A Tigers error helped New York score four in the sixth, aided by White's two RBIs. Ker ry Dineen exited with an injury after a pulled muscle.
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Phils Defeat Cubs 6 3 In 14th Inning Rally
The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Chicago Cubs 6 to 3 in 14 innings. Johnny Oates and Ollie Brown delivered run doubles in the 14th after Dave Cash started the rally with a left field double. Luzinski scored on a ground out as Brown doubled and added to the lead. The Cubs were held to three hits until Pete Lavack Madlock and Jerry Morales sparked a three run sixth. Christenson and Bill Bonham combined to a nine inning duel before the Phils broke through in the sixth.
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Pirates blank Cardinals 5-0 behind strong homer trio
Pirates beat St. Louis 5-0 as Bill Robinson Willie Stargell and Jerry Reuss led the attack. Robinson hit his third homer of the season in the first inning Stargell added his 11th homer and Parker followed with his fourth as Reuss held the Cardinals scoreless.
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A's Triumph In 10th Inning Comeback Win Over Twins
Oakland rallies in the 10th on a wild pitch and misthrow to score the tieing run, then Garner and Washington drive in runs. Rudi belts his ninth homer as three A's pitchers combine on a three hitter while Sonny Siebert, Glenn Abbott, and Paul Lindblad shut down Minnesota. Briggs walks and Brye scores on a collision, with North charged for an error.
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Vallejos Lapses as Pulaski Tops Orioles in Opener
16 year old Carlos Arroyo takes the mound with relief from Steve Flores for Vallejos as Pulaski defeats the Orioles in the league opener. Bob Smith drives in the first run after Vallejos’ fielding error. Pulaski breaks ahead with four runs in the third and fourth, Bill Felt delivering key hits. Sanchez and Jim Berger spark the Phillies with three hits each in a 16 hit night. The Birds visit Pulaski again tonight before Bowen Field home opener Saturday.
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West undecided on future plans in basketball
Jerry West, retired after 13 seasons with the Lakers, says he will not coach college basketball. He cites dislike of travel and recruiting as factors while noting he may accept a suitable offer, and he is currently directing a basketball clinic in Lexington Virginia.
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NBC Sets Baseball Tourney In August
The NBC Eastern Regional double elimination tournament will be held August 8 to 13 at Watt Powell Park. Two teams will advance to the national playoff in Wichita Kansas. West Virginia’s entry will be decided at Morris Harvey College July 25 to 27. Regional winners receive 2000 dollars with runners up earning 1000 for national travel costs.
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McIntosh Fires No Hitter in Midget League Action
McIntosh pitched a no hitter Thursday night as the Jaycees beat Bluewell 10 to 0 in Bluefield Midget League play. Dave Kirby suffered the loss for Bluewell. In other results Ty Tyson won for the Elks over Flat Top Bank 11 to 0, with Steve Creech taking the defeat. Marty Piriano of Syracuse starred in the 1975 ABC Classic, delivering the tournament’s 29th perfect game and posting a 772 three game series.
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Boston Rookie Fred Lynn Wins Batting Spree in Detroit
Red Sox rookie Fred Lynn blasted three home runs a triple and a single with 10 RBIs at Tiger Stadium. The five for six night lifted his average to .352 and gave him the American League RBI lead with 50 as he garners Rookie of the Year chatter. Opposing pitcher Joe Coleman disagreed on Lynn's second homer pitch. Fans greeted Lynn with ovations and smoke bombs after his third homer.
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Shoate and Hamm Differ On All-America Game Motives
Oklahoma All-America linebacker Rod Shoate and Nebraska quarterback David Hamm discuss why they play in the Coaches All-America Game amid NFL contract talks. Shoate aims to sharpen conditioning and timing while Hamm cites fan support and community for choosing to play. Shoate also reflects on Oklahoma byes and penalties during the 1974 season and questions on recruiting ethics.
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Peewee and Pony League Baseball Sparks In Bluefield League
Deskins defeats Jaycees 17 7 and Bramwell Kiwanis stop Bluewell 13 11 as Jeff tt and Randy Christy take losses. Moose tops Elks 8 7 with David Gaither’s grand slam. Jaycees beat Bell 9 5 led by Keith Miller. Pro Bluewell defeats Camwell Kiwanis 12 10 with Dave Kirk winning. Elks beat Moose 12 9 as John Lilly notches win.
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Montcalm Triumphs in Second Victory Over Princeton Bank
Montcalm defeated Princeton Bank 42 to none in the Princeton II game on Thursday. Jeffer was the losing pitcher.
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