Andretti and Peterson Favored at Le Castellet Grand Prix
Andretti of Nazareth and Peterson of Sweden head the JPS Lotus lineup as Brabham bans reshape the French Grand Prix at Paul Ricard behind the Riviera coast. Ferrari and Renault turbo challenge on the high speed circuit as qualifying begins Friday.
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LE Castelget
France
Mario Andretti
Nazareth
Ronnie Peterson
Ferrari
Riviera
Marseille
Andretti
Hockenheim
West Germany
Motor Sport
Lotus
Niki Lauda
Austria
Sweden
Lauda
Richard
Niki
Renault
Thackston Shuns College Joins Bluefield Orioles
Pete Thackston, former Huntington High School standout with a 32-7 prep record, signs with the Baltimore Orioles organization for the Bluefield Orioles in the Appalachian Rookie League. He leaves college plans behind citing the burden of balancing athletics and education. Thackston, 6 foot 3, 197 pounds, credits Bowens Field facilities and aims to prove himself despite arm injuries and a dip in form after his sophomore season.
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Bluefield
W.va
West Virginia
Pete Thackston
Baltimore Orioles
Orioles
Thackston
Huntington
State College Conference
Bowen Field
Bluefield Orioles
Fairmont State signs 11 football recruits for 22 total
Fairmont State College announces 11 new grants in aid, bringing Falcons' total to 22. signees include Chris Humphries and Joe Wirth from New England, Rick Gibson and Alan Casto from Poca areas, and others from Morgantown, Brooke, St Albans, and Paden City. Clark to Toppers West Liberty adds Mike Clark as a top tight end, freshman Tracy Shia signs with Salem College basketball.
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Fairmont
W.va
Fairmont State
Dave Ritchie
Falcon
New England
Chris Humphries
Newport
R.I
Joe Wirth
Barrington
Doug Jamiel
Warren
Ste Richard
Pease Air Force Base
N.H
Panama
Rick Gibson
Alan Casto
Kenny Long
Paden City
Frank Provenzano
Ohio Valley
Brooke
Alfonzo
Bo" Woods
Morgantown University
Bob Fulmer
St. Albans
Mark Waslo
Pocahontas County
Clark
West Liberty
Oak Glen
Mike Clark
West Liberty State College
Mike
John Westenhaver
Beckley Baseball Stars Wakefield Maiolo Sign
Beckley two Class AAA all state players Andy Wakefield and Larry Maiolo sign with new programs. Recruits from Beckley, West Virginia, move to college rosters, highlighting local talent and strong prep to college pipeline.
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Marshall
Beckley
W.va
Andy Wakefield
Larry Maiolo
Stones Suspended From U S Olympic Track Team
Dwight Stones former high jump world record holder and three other U S Olympic track team members were suspended indefinitely by the Southern Pacific AAU for accepting prize money from ABC TV's Superstars program totaling 58000 dollars. Seven of nine registration committee members voted for the action on June 23.
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Indianapolis
Dwight Stones
U.S
Amateur Athletic Union
Stones
Kate Schmidt
Francie Larrieu
Jane Frederick
Southern Pacific Association
AAU
ABC Television
Six new members to join National Track and Field Hall of Fame
Charleston AP reports six new inductees will join the National Track and Field Hall of Fame, bringing total honorees to 65. The Friday dinner at 7 p.m. at Charleston House Holiday Inn features Robert J. Kane as speaker and A James Manchin as master of ceremonies. Tickets are $20. The shrine plans permanent headquarters at Laidley Field by 1980.
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Charleston
W.va
Track and Field Hall of Fame
Charleston House
Holiday Inn
Wille Robert J. Kane
United States Olympic Committee
A. James Manchin
West Virginia
Laidley Field
Buskey Joins Charleston Charlies From Oklahoma City
Mike Buskey a 28 year old right handed hitting shortstop was acquired by the Charleston Charlies from the Oklahoma City 89ers. The 5 11 158 pound infielder hit 2M with eight homers and 4 RBI and 4 stolen bases for the 89ers last season while batting .286 late for the Phillies. The Charlies have used Dave Augustine at shortstop after Houston Astros recalled Mike Fischlin from the roster.
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Charleston
W.va
Mike Buskey
Philadelphia Phillies
Charleston Charlies
Charlies
Buskey
Oklahoma City 89Ers
American Association
Oklahoma City
Phillies
89Ers
Dave Augustine
Houston Astros
Mike Fischlin
Bragan awards citation to Appalachi n League president Chauncey DeVault
Minor league baseball commissioner Roby Bragan spent three days in the Appalachian League, visiting Johnson City Bristol and Paintsville Kentucky to present a citation to Chauncey DeVault. DeVault, leader of the Appy League for over 30 years, is highly respected for steering the league through multiple fold threats. The article also notes former Bluefield managers Billy Hunter and Joe Altobelli heading Texas Rangers and San Francisco Giants, with speculation they could meet in the 1978 World Series. WVU coach Cignetti had previously served as an assistant before succeeding Bowden at West Virginia University.
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Robby Bragan
St. Petersburg
Bragan
Johnson City
Bristol
Paintsville
Appy
Chauncey DeVault
Chauncey
DeVault
Heni
Bluefield Pilots
Texas
San Francisco
Billy Hunter
Texas Rangers
Joe Altobelli
San Francisco Giants
Bluefield
Billy
Baltimore Orioles
Earl Weaver
Umps
Baltimore
Joe
Rank Cignetti
WVU
Bob Bowden
Florida State
WVU Basketball Coach Faces Tough Rebuilding Year
West Virginia coach Gale Catlett discusses a lean summer recruiting effort and patience from fans as he rebuilds the Mountaineer basketball program after Joedy Gardner's firing. He notes limited new players and a plan for a stronger next recruiting campaign, while voicing cautious optimism.
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Gale Catlett
WVU
Gale
Mountaineer Cage
Cale
Joedy Gardner
WVU Cage
Top Draft Choice Hitting .143
Bob Horner, the top draft pick, announced readiness for the majors after watching Braves. In 11 games he has two homers and five RBIs with a .143 average, saying he feels comfortable and expects improvement with experience.
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Atlanta
Bob Horner
Atlanta Braves
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Horner
Los Angeles Dodgers
Arizona State
Big Race Set At Kingsport
Kingsport Tennessee hosts the World Service Life Invitational 250 at Kingsport International Speedway a 250 lap national LMS championship with a $10 000 plus purse and a 2850 first prize the largest at KIS. Defending LMS champion Butch Lindley and leader Bob Pressley head a 20 entry field with Morgan Shepherd Gene Glover and others chasing points toward the World Service Life 300 spot at Charlotte. Lindley and Pressley duel for the national LMS title as the fastest 26 cars start the race.
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Kinsport
Tenn
Kinsport International Speedway
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Butch Lindley
Bob Pressley
Morgan Shepherd
Gene Glover
Kis
Pressley
Lindley
Glover
Shepherd
Beckley Drag Event Promises Top Match Races Sunday
Beckley track owner R J Coleman schedules a premier match race at Raleigh County Dragway near Grandview State Park. West Virginia vs Virginia and GM against AMC set the theme with four top cars led by Herman Lewis in an AMX and Roger Ganoe in a Monza. Freddie Sisk in a Dalton Gang Camaro and Dennis Jackson in a Virginia Gentleman Vega also race as crowds expect a record field and a one of a kind showdown.
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Beckley
Raleigh County Dragway
Grandview State Park
R. J. Coleman
West Virginia
Virginia
General Motors
American Motors
Coleman
Herman Lewis
Performance Parts and Machine Works
Princeton
Roger Ganoe
Lewis
Ganoe
Freddie Sisk
Dalton Gang
Bland County
Dennis Jackson
Vega
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Princeton High
Jack Pack
Princeton City
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Andretti, Peterson
Thackston Shuns College
Baseball Giants
Marshall University
Wakefield
Maiolo
Salem
Wheeling Central High School
Tracy Shia
Salem College
Intelligencer
Wheeling
Ray Barnhart
Barnhart
Tigers
Tracy Shin
Sistersville High
Triadelphia High School
Shia
Ohio Valley Athletic Conference
Automotive Parts
S Monroe
Monroe-Matic
Bluefield Avenue
Bland Street
Princeton Ave
Main ST
Tazewell
Hall OF Fame
Frank
Oklahoma
Sooners
Cignetti
Penn State
Pitt
Pitts
John Majors
Panthers
Mountaineers
Joe Paterno
Penn State Nittany Lions
Kingsport
IHRA
Fincastle Country Club
Mercer
McDowell
Wyoming
Summers
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