Beckelheimer Named to West Virginia Sports Writers Hall of Fame
Former Morris Harvey College tackle and coach Herman Roy Beckelheimer is inducted as the 45th Hall of Fame member. The WV sports writers honor recognizes his 1913 Morris Harvey football career including a 0-0 tie with WVU and a scoreless game vs VMI, followed by five years coaching the Golden Eagles.
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All-State 1912 Bowler Beckelheimer Honored
Bowling standings and all state team honor recognize Beckelheimer, a Montgom ery Prep alumnus who played at Morris Harvey and Vanderbilt. He coached at Bethany and Southern Colleges and later served Fayette County as sheriff. Born December 25, 1886, he retired in Fayetteville after a long real estate and oil career.
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Jeter delivers walkoff sacrifice in Pirates win
John Jeter scored on Jose Pagan's sacrifice fly in the seventh to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates 4 to 3 over the New York Mets and tighten the NL East race. The win leaves Pittsburgh three games from clinching. Mets and Cubs still trail by four and a half with five or four games left.
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Phillies rout Cubs as Lersch shines in 7 1 win
Tim McCarver drove in three runs with a single and a double as Philadelphia defeated Chicago 7 1 behind Barry Lersch six hits and one run over 6 2 innings. The Cubs fall four and a half games back with five remaining, while Pittsburgh can clinch a tie with a 4 3 Mets win. Santo breaks through with Chicago's first hit in the fourth.
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Carlton Blasts Expos 7-2 as Cards Rally Late
Steve Carlton pitched a three-hitter and St. Louis scored six in the final two innings to beat Montreal 7-2. Joe Torre drove in two with a two run triple that broke a 1-1 tie in the eighth, then the Cards added three more in the ninth. Montreal manager Gene Mauch was ejected in the third after warnings about batters.
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Orioles Rally Tops Indians 7 4 in 11th Inning
In Cleveland, Frank Robinson belted his 24th homer as Baltimore rallied for a 7 4 win over the Indians in 11 innings. The Orioles broke a 4 4 tie on a walk steal sacrifice and error before Robinson’s two run shot. Jim Palmer had pitched 61 1 3 innings of perfect ball before Graig Nettles tied it with a three run homer in the ninth.
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Brewers Walk Off White Sox In 12th For 9 5 Win
Gus Gil drew a bases loaded walk in the 12th to break a tie and spark the Milwaukee Brewers to a 9-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox. The game featured late scoring as Milwaukee added three runs to seal the win.
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Kansas Routs Syracuse 31-14 as Riggins Grabs Three Scores
Kansas Jayhawks exploited Syracuse miscues at Achbold Stadium to win 31-14. John Riggins scored three rushing TDs as Kansas overturned a first-quarter SU lead. Marvin Foster, Dan Heck, and Bob Woodruff produced key plays for Kansas, while Syracuse fought back with Woodruff passes and Januszkiewicz runs.
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Tar Heels Dominate Maryland to Stay Undefeated
North Carolina remained unbeaten at 3-0 by routing Maryland 53-20 in College Park. Don McCauley rushed 22 times for 123 yards and two TDs while John Swofford and Mike Mansfield contributed passing plays and scoring thrusts as Maryland faltered with three first quarter fumbles and a late surge.
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Pass Punt and Kick Contest Scheduled Here Saturday
The annual Pass Punt and Kick Contest sponsored by Andy Clark Ford in Bluefield is set for Saturday at Bluefield High School starting at 1 00 p m Registrations for ages 8 to 13 are available at the showroom with a parent or guardian Presenters award first second and third place trophies in each age group Winners advance to zone district area and division contests toward the national finals A finalist at the Los Angeles All-Star Game on Jan 24 earns a Disney Land tour a Champions banquet and a meeting with top players and coaches.
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Wofford Tops Furman In Southern Conference Clash
Wofford wins its fourth straight over a Southern Conference opponent by defeating Furman 28 13 in Greenville. Fullback Clifford Boyd scores three times including the third period go ahead TD with 4:00 left in the period. Chandler 59 rushing yards and 145 passing yards pace the Terriers.
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