Former Olympic weightlifter turned pro wrestler Ken Patera shines in Bluefield
The feature highlights Ken Patera as an exceptional athlete in Bluefield. It notes his Olympic weightlifting credentials, bids for strongest man potential, and transition to pro wrestling with earnings over 100000 annually. It contrasts sport funding gaps with his new lifestyle, family, and success, while questioning Olympic gold prospects.
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Lee Shorter
Ken Patera
Olympic
Bluefield
Bruce Wilhelm
Patera
Wilhelm
Bona Bof
Hue
College coaches reject national playoff idea amid Title IX tensions
In a tight vote coaches prefer the current poll system to a four team playoff from bowl winners. The debate notes Title IX financial strains on mid majors, possible exemptions for football and basketball, and potential changes to reduce oversize athletic culture. The NBA adds a three point rule and removes a third referee.
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NBA
Three point shot debated and playoff idea debated
The passage discusses a one year trial for the three point basket in basketball, noting close votes and concerns over defense and costs. It also covers NCAA coaches voting down a four team football playoff after bowls, with arguments for and against a playoff system and its potential impact on bowl games and gate receipts.
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NCAA
Texas
Indians Eye Bob Lemon as Manager Amid Trade Talk
The Cleveland Indians reportedly sought permission from New York to negotiate with Bob Lemon, the former Cleveland pitcher, for the manager job as the club battles a 33-40 record and a sixth-place AL East standing. Indians president Gabe Paul and GM Phil Seghi were with the team in Detroit as Jeff Torborg’s status remains in question.
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New York Yankees
Cleveland Indians
Bob Lemon
Yankees
Indians
Jeff Torborg
Orioles
Baltimore
Paul
Chicago
Phil Seghi
Detroit
Robert Granville Lemon
Yankee
George M. Steinbrenner III
Lemon
Torborg
Frank Robinson
Los Angeles Dodgers
California Angels
Franklin Case Continued In Orange County Court
Fullerton AP report states jockey Ronnie Franklin did not appear personally in North Orange County Municipal Court for a drug matter. His attorney Robert Courtney asked proceedings be continued. Judge James Cook set August 3 for next action and ordered probation evaluation for a drug diversion program.
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Cook
Franklin
Orange Court Probation Department
Scott Davis Ready For State Amateur After WV Championship
Scott Davis, 23, former Marshall University golfer, won the 60th West Virginia men s amateur in Wheeling with a 50-foot playoff birdie. He eyes the State Amateur at The Greenbrier, where rival Jay Guthrie will contend. Harold Payne notes Guthrie and Davis as favorites as the Greenbrier hosts the event for the first time.
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White Sulphur Springs
W.va
West Virginia
Marshall University
Wheeling
Davis
Greenbrier
Jay Guthrie
Guthrie
Scott Davis
Harold Payne
Marshall
Jay
Sharks Defeat YMCA Team in Youth Meet
The Princeton Sharks defeated a Bluefield YMCA squad across age groups. Boys led by Arkon Gatchel, Jame Surface, and Bauer Sah posted strong performances. 11-12 group saw Eri Gatchell on 1518 and top girls showing by Sandra Franklin.
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Princeton Sharks
Bluefield Ymca
Jame
Fanus
Arkon Gatcel
Iss Beve
Eri Gatchell
Sandra Franklin
Pitt rookie Tony Dorsett tops yardage in muddy 1973 game
As a freshman in 1973, Tony Dorsett rushed for 265 yards against Northwestern on a soggy field, showcasing his emerging college career and proving his talent early in the season.
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Tony Dorsett
Pitt
Northwestern
West Virginia Wesleyan signs five football recruits for fall
WV Wesleyan adds five grants in aid recruits to bring total 12 signed for the coming season. David Scott from Philo Ohio is a running back. Joe Ducar and Mike Herrmann from Munhall Pa and Pittsburgh Pa are tight ends. Jed and Fred Daniels from Barboursville are 215-pound tackles.
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Buckhannon
W.va
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Grants
Bobcats
David Scott
Philo
Ohio
Joe Ducar
Munhall
Mike Herrmann
Pittsburgh
Jed
Fred Daniels
Barboursville
Wesleyan
Bethany
Bethany College
West Virginia
Bisons
Scott Dalrymple
Weirton
David Wilhelm
Elkins
Nick Amato
Wellsville
Robert Griffin
Union
Belmont
Greg Love
Meadowbrook
Byesville
Pennsylvania
R.B. Frost
Upper St. Clair
Ron Harris
Pleasant Hills
Charles Hesse
Baldwin
Jeff Mattich
McKeesport
Greg Mayer
New Jersey
Don Bornschein
Admiral Farragut High School
Toms River
Doug Shaw
Point Pleasant Boro High School
New PHS Threat To Princeton Little League
Mercer County plans to build a new Princeton High School off Stafford Drive could erase Homer Ball Field home to Princeton Little League with two diamonds. About 50 parents coaches and officials met to discuss options including leasing Elks property or Black Lick. no action taken. Ball said the park is worth about 50,000 with $33,000 raised for its construction. the league leases the site from the Board of Education for 1 per year.
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Jim Gilreath
Daily Telegraph
Mercer County Board of Education
Princeton High School
Stafford Drive
Princeton Little League
Homer Ball Field
Princeton Municipal
Homer Ball
Princeton Little League, Inc
Elks
Black Lick
Little League
Ball
Mercer County Vocational-Technical School
Board of Education
Princeton Junior High
Holmes suffers perforated ear drum in title defense
Larry Holmes sustained a perforated left eardrum during his world heavyweight title defense against Mike Weaver on June 22 at Madison Square Garden. Holmes stopped Weaver in the 12th round. doctors expect healing in a week or two. Holmes plans to fight again September 14, with Spaziani confirming the likely return.
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Larry Holmes
World Boxing Council
Mike Weaver
Holmes
Charles Spaziani
Easton
Weaver
Madison Square Garden
Spaziani
Earnie Shavers
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