Greenbrier East Spartans Top Bluefield Beavers in 1961 clash
Greenbrier East handed Bluefield its first defeat of the season at Mitchell Stadium, 14 to 0, as Bluefield suffered two straight games without scoring a point. Bluefield played without Louis Rucker, a key guard and linebacker, leaving a noticeable gap in the Beavers’ offense and defense. Spartans head coach Bob Zopp praised the effort, noting the missing veteran altered the game plan and tempo.
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Bluefield High School
Beavers
Greenbrier East Spartans
John Chmara
Mitchell Stadium
Graham G-Men
Greenbrier East
Bluefield
Louis Rucker
Bob Zopp
Rucker
Zopp
Spartans
Rush
BHS
Keesling
Graham G-Men Tame John Battle In Southwest District Clash
Graham G-Men used a pivotal third quarter play to fuel a 26 13 victory over John Battle in Bristol Virginia. The Trojans scored on a 95 yard kickoff return by Eddie Neel but the ensuing drive stalled as Noble’s pass failed on the two point try. Battle had a late surge but fell short as Graham stayed unbeaten in the early Southwest District race.
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Bristol
John Battle
Battle
Abingdon
Graham
Glynn Carlock
Glen
Tazewell
Richlands
Steve Thompson
Trojans
Thompson
Eddie Neel
Fleet Eddie
Pat
Noble
Mark Cundiff
Eddie Hall
Hall
Neel
Lee Grimes
Kimbo Spencer
Champ Despian
G-Men
Grimes
Cundiff
Spencer
Fred Cook
Despian
Tim Compton
Princeton Nets 306 Victory
Princeton Tigers powered past Oak Hill 30 to 6 at Fayette County Stadium to move 2-0. Kinzer Thompson and Christian scored while the defense limited Oak Hill to 26 yards. Next Friday Princeton visits Bluefield at Lee Patton Field.
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Daily Telegraph
Oak Hill
Princeton
Tigers
Fayette County Stadium
Jack Pack
Red Devils
Kinzer
Thompson
Christian
Guill
Tim Reed
Red Devil
Scott Davidson
Tiger
Tony Walters
Scott Fry
Shawn Wilborn
Freddie Williams
Bluefield
Lee Patton Field
Princeton Tigers Roll Up Big Win As Banks Breaks Through
Princeton built a 16 point halftime lead and rolled, led by Kinzer 84 rushing yards and Guill 114 passing. Christian added two touchdowns as Thompson and Peak also scored. West Virginia captaincy: Calvin Turner and Oliver Luck named team captains for 1981 season.
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Princeton
Tigers
Little McKinzer
Tiger
Kelly Christian
Greg Thompson
Randy Peak
Scooter Guill
Guill
Rusty Harris
Christian
Kinzer
Thompson
Paydirt
Red Devils
Elbert Banks
Morgantown
W.va
Calvin Turner
Oliver Luck
West Virginia University
Baseball standings and day results in scattered raws
The record covers American and National League standings with half completed schedules and results. Notable events include Milwaukee, Seattle, Oakland, California, Chicago, Kansas City, New York, Texas, and Boston games with scores and postponements, plus Friday and Saturday matchups across multiple cities including Cleveland, Baltimore, and Toronto.
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Baltimore
Milwaukee
Boston
Cleveland
New York
Toronto
Kansas City
Oakland
Chicago
California
Texas
Minnesota
Jammasele
Seattle
Cubland
Renicame
Langferd
Stone
Baumopen
Betty Bar
Jenkins
Tampa Bay
New England
Dallas
Sarre
Pigh
Miami
St. Louis
New Orleans
Atlanta
Philadelphia
New York Giants
San Francisco
Cincinnati
Green Bay
Houston
Los Angeles
New York Jets
Buffalo
Denver
San Diego
Montreal
Chicago i
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Pittsburgh
Philadelphi
St.Louis
Perry
Zachry
Suttom
Burris
Kpahow
Ripley
Loto
Rhoden
Mura
Associated Press
RH Pet
Zisk Sea
Lansford Bsn
Oliver Tex
Hargrove Cle Ti
Paciorek Sea
Hed Oak
Bbell Tex
Grich Cal
Carew Cal
Waukee
Armas
McGregor
Guidry
Honeycutt
Morris
National League
H Pet. Madlock Pgh
Guerrero
Durham Chi
Baker LA
Dawson
Og Treal
Kingman
Foster Cincinnati
Hendrick
As Foster
Schmidt
Garvey
Loston
el Chicago
Cat
Seaver
Rain May Cancel Game At VMI And Virginia
Heavy rain has postponed and possibly canceled today’s junior varsity football game between Virginia Military Institute and Virginia. VMI officials say Alumni Field is so soggy the jayvee contest could tear up the surface, leading to an uncertain outcome.
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Lexington
Virginia Military Institute
Virginia
VMI
Beckley overwhelms Mount View 48 9 in Friday showdown
Beckley Woodrow Wilson High rolled past Mount View Golden Knights 48 to 9, amassing a 341 to 85 total offense edge before halftime. Mount View slips to 1-1 while Beckley opens 1-0 with Maurice Dudley totaling 54 rushing yards on 12 carries.
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Beckley
Woodrow Wilson High
Mount View Golden Knights
Mount View
Maurice Dudley
Knights
Whitewood Indians Rout Cobras For First Win Of Season
Rhonda Compton scores 23 as Whitewood Indians roll to a 71 38 victory over Council. Sheila Maxwell adds 10, R Keene 12 for Council. Whitewood heads to Tazewell Tuesday.
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Whitewood
Rhonda Compton
Whitewood Indians
Council
Sheila Maxwell
R. Keene
Cobras
Tazewell
Keene
Ball
Bostic
Owen
Turner
Mathis
Breeding
Compton
Mazewell
Mullins
Hackworth
Cantrell
Goins
Jayvee
James Rodney Richard ties modern strikeout record in debut
On this date in 1971, Houston pitcher James Rodney Richard tied Karl T's modern record by fanning 15 Giants hitters in his first major league game. The prior year Babe Ruth pitched six hitters in a Cubs World Series game on this date in 1918.
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Associated Press
Houston
James Rodney Richard
Karl T
Francisco Giants
Babe Ruth
Chicago Cubs
Don Nehlen Says WVU Schedules Too Tough
West Virginia football coach Don Nehlen urged lightening the Mountaineers schedule to resemble the basketball schedule after Gale Catlett drew criticism for 23 wins. He warned losses from tougher games could hurt a team already thin from injuries including Conwell and Dixon.
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Clarksburg
W.va
West Virginia University
Don Nehlen
Mountaineers
Nehlen
Gale Catlett
Virginia
Gale
Pocahontas Falls to Shawsville 7 0 on Friday Night
Pocahontas coach Jerry Harman lamented failure to score after a first quarter Shawsville TD gave a 7-0 lead. Pocahontas outgained Shawsville 203 to 173 in total offense as Harvey of Shawsville ran 35 yards for the game's lone TD. Bobby Dillon led Pocahontas with nine tackles while PHS QB Tommy French completed four passes for 79 yards.
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Shawsville
Golden Gate
Pocahontas
Jerry Harman
Indians
Poca
Harvey
S. Harvey
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Rip Battle
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Mike Hanna
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Carl Keesling
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Jim Rodgers
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Eldridge Dixon
Bobby Dillon
PHS
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