Spinks Hurts Rib. May Fight Norton Delayed
World heavyweight champion Leon Spinks has a rib cartilage injury that could delay his next bout. Attorney Milton Chwasky said the injury was not known before the Ali fight and will be examined by Dr James Nicholas. Negotiations with Bob Arum for a May or June bout against Ken Norton hinge on training readiness and World Boxing Council sanctions.
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Marquette and Kentucky drawn into same NCAA regional clash
Defending champion Marquette and top-ranked Kentucky are set for a potential second-round collision after the NCAA committee placed them in the same Mideast bracket. Hank Raymonds blasts the seedings as unfair while Wayne Duke notes strong regional play.
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City Rec Meeting For Bluefield Softball Leagues
The Bluefield Department of Parks and Recreation will sponsor an organizational meeting for mens and womens softball leagues Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Bluefield Youth Center on Stadium Drive. Coaches or managers seeking entry must attend.
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Metcalf Signs With Argonauts to End CFL Quest
Toronto Argonauts land running back Terry Metcalf amid CFL title drought dating to 1952. Metcalf, from Long Beach State, chose Toronto after NFL talks with the Cardinals and other teams soured by high salary demands. He praised Toronto’s front office and said owner Bill Bidwill rarely spoke to him in St. Louis.
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Record of NBA standings and NCAA basketball tournament times
Eastern Conference Atlantic Division standings show teams led by New York and Boston with percentages and recent game results. NCAA bracket seeds and first round start times were released with matchups including Indiana vs Marquette and Kentucky vs Florida State across regional sites in Indianapolis Knoxville Eugene Charlotte and Wichita with tip times in EST.
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Sectionals Lumberport and nearby regions playoff results
A dense OCR of sectionals shows scores and team names across Lumberport Penispere and surrounding locales. The fragment lists multiple schools such as Meadow Bridge Mount Hope Fayette Valley Smithers Walton Cameron Fairview George Washington Notre Dame Grand Valley and several NAIA and NCAA tournament references with semis noted among various districts.
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Swim Team Meeting Set for Princeton Parents and Plans
Parents of 1978 Princeton Swim Team prospects are invited to a meeting tonight at 7 30 p.m. in the Princeton City Hall Council room. Wilbur Jones, PST Parents Association president, urges attendance and offers contact after 6 p.m. Practice begins Monday, twice weekly 7 to 9 p.m., led by Coach Dennis Dye.
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PST Parents Association
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WVU to name Gardner successor quickly after firing
WVU athletic director Leland Byrd vows to pursue an outstanding basketball coach after firing Joedy Gardner following a 12-16 season and a 63-59 loss to Villanova in the Eastern Eight final. Byrd suggests exploring options far and wide, with a two week timeline to name a replacement while law requires advertising the post.
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Byrd
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Joe Retton
Ron Steiner
Billingham traded to Tigers for Valle and Cappuzzello
LAKELAND Fla AP The Detroit Tigers acquire veteran pitcher Jack Billingham from the Cincinnati Reds for two minor leaguers outfielder John Valle and lefty George Cappuzzello. Valle hits .276 with 19 homers last season. Cappuzzello went 5-3 with a 4.45 ERA at Evansville. Billingham, 10-10 last season with a 5.22 ERA, boosts Detroit’s starting rotation and has a 119-95 career record with a 3.76 ERA.
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Cincinnati Reds Today
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Billingham
John Valle
George Cappuzzello
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Cincinnati
Citrus Report Pitchers Ford Pagnozzi Join Roster This Season
The report states that pitchers Dave Ford and Mike Pagnozzi are on the roster for the first time and must sign a contract before they can play baseball this season.
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Mike Pagnozzi
Orioles suffer injuries in spring training camp
Third baseman Doug DeCinces sustained a broken nose from a bad hop and will miss at least a week. Andres Mora sprained his left ankle and will be out for a few days, while Don Stanhouse pulled an abdominal muscle and also will miss a few days. Rich Dauer is out with a burned hand, leaving Baltimore short at third base for the exhibition opener versus the New York Yankees. Manager Earl Weaver said Gary Roenicke or Wayne Krenchicki will fill the position. Hank Peters announced renewals for six of eight unsigned players: Dennis Martinez, Scott McGregor, Tony DeVez, Dauer, Kiko Garcia, and Larry Harlow.
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Don Stanhouse
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Phillies Eye Bibby As Potential Opening Pitcher
In Clearwater a Phillies executive stated Philadelphia is interested in Cleveland right-hander Jim Bibby after an arbitrator ruled him a free agent due to delayed incentive payments by the Indians. General Manager Paul Owens said the team seeks a starting pitcher and had discussed Bibby during winter meetings. trade talks with Cleveland had begun in December.
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Los Angeles Dodgers
Dennis Eckersley
Brewers Still Wet From Flood Damage at Sun City
The Milwaukee Brewers resumed workouts on their upper field in Sun City Arizona as floods damaged their spring training complex. A wall was sheared off the clubhouse and equipment such as a whirlpool, washer and dryer, minor league uniforms, training tables, concession items, batting gloves, and sweatshirts were reportedly lost. no damage estimate was provided.
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Steinbrenner Talks With Lyle and Munson on Pitching and Trade Talks
In Fort Lauderdale Yankee owner George Steinbrenner met with pitcher Sparky Lyle and catcher Thurman Munson to address their discontent. Lyle doubts enough playing time due to new relievers Eastwick and Gossage, while Munson has sought a trade to Cleveland but would stay if contracts are renegotiated. Steinbrenner said Munson may not want to play for anyone else and that further talks will seek understanding.
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Fla
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Sparky Lyle
Thurman Munson
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Yankees
Rawly Eastwick
Rich Gossage
Munson
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Wife Admits Eagle Slaying in New Jersey Hearing
Roxanne Gay confessed to police that she killed her professional football player husband Brenda Gay after he threatened Mafia involvement. Eleven witnesses described her behavior at a hearing to determine insanity. a ruling of sanity would lead to a jury trial and possible life sentence if convicted.
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Rockets Sue Lakers over Tomjanovich injury suit
The Houston Rockets filed a 1.4 million dollar civil suit in U.S. District Court against the Los Angeles Lakers for the injury to Rudy Tomjanovich after a punch by Kermit Washington. The Rockets allege the Lakers knew Washington had violent tendencies and allowed him to play.
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Tomanovich
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Lawrence O’brien
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Classified Ad Deadlines for Reader Ads in Bluefield Daily Telegraph
The notice states deadlines for placing classified reader ads. Corrections and cancellations are due by 1 30 P M for next day ads Monday through Friday. Sunday deadline is 4 45 P M Friday. Open Saturday 11 A M to 12 noon for corrections.
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