Lions Sign 3 Gridders For 1969 Football Squad
Concord College coach Tony Colabro announced the signing of three linchpin players: Andrew Skirpan a 1st year quarterback defensive back from Huntington High. Roger Collins a 6-1, 19-pound linebacker from Pound High School. and Wendell Washington a 5-10, 195-pound tailback defensive end from Man High. Skirpan earned All-Tri-State Conference All-Southern and All-State and captained his team. Collins posted 107 unassisted tackles and earned multiple All- honors. Washington led Hillbillies as captain last season and hails from Crown.
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VFW Tops T Electric As Morgan Wins Pitching duel
In a Wednesday action from the Pacific Coast League week, Little Gary Morgan pitched VFW to a victory over T Electric while Tommy Kinder earned the win for VFW. John Williams pitched as Me an Bane Construction lost 64 cy. Mered brothers Rudy and tan homered for W in a 13-2 win, and Matt Ekes earned the win as McDonald's edged Bane Construction 1-0.
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Indians Stop Orioles Slump With 6-3 Victory In AL East
Ron Hassey drove in three runs and Sid Monge earned the save as the Cleveland Indians halted a 10 game losing streak by beating the Baltimore Orioles 6-3. Andre Thornton homered, Dennis Martinez took the loss, and Lee May also connected for the Orioles. Monge preserved the win with last out relief.
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State Sports Briefs Highlight West Virginia Coaching Moves
In Morgantown Mike Michael former WVU defensive back is named Tucker County High School football coach son of Joe Michael. Paden City’s Ron Renner takes Jefferson High coaching job after guiding Paden City to 51-19 mark. Hensley named East Bank coach succeeding Craffey. Ralph Hensley, a six year East Bank assistant, played at WVU Tech. Two Tucker County basketball alumni seek slots at Davis and Elkins College. Greg Baumann signs with Washington and Jefferson after strong Linsly Cadets seasons.
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