Zisk stars in Puerto Rican Winter League as Virdon ties to Pirates
Richie Zisk maintains a torrid pace in the Puerto Rican Winter League as he aims for a batting crown with 400 plus, eight homers, and over 30 RBIs while Bill Virdon, new Pirates manager, oversees his club in San Juan. Bruce Kison also shines, going 5-0 with a 2.16 ERA.
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Rimp) Lanier
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Wolfe, Neenan push for West Virginia Hall of Fame
Joe Neenan asks why Ernest Wolfe the 1940s Grand American Trapshooting champion has not been elected to the West Virginia Sports Writers’ Hall of Fame. He notes Wolfe’s long list of honors and the need for recognition.
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Princeton Stuns North Carolina in Aggressive Showdown
Princeton used relentless man-to-man defense to pressure North Carolina, turning turnovers into easy scores. The Tigers surged from a 36 34 halftime gap to a 99-73 victory, dropping UNC to its first loss after two prior wins.
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Nebraska Eagles Season Victory Masks Injury Toll
Nebraska bumped Hawaii 45-3 as injuries mounted including quarterback Van Brownson who pulled a hamstring. Coach Selmer said recovery could stretch into January ahead of the Grange Bowl against Alabama in the Orange Bowl.
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Mountaineers edge Wolfpack in hard fought 87 75 win
West Virginia uses relentless ball pressure to topple North Carolina State 87 75 as Curtis Price and Levi Phillips spark a second half rally. Robinson leads NC State with 31 points but WVU outrebounds 59 16 and forces 33 Wolfpack turnovers amid 8 633 attendance.
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Ferrum Bears hand West Virginia freshmen first loss of season
Ferrum Junior College powered to a 68-42 victory over the West Virginia freshmen as Charles Thomas scored 27 and Louis Hill 25. The win marked Ferrum’s third straight, with strong shooting toward the second half while WVU trailed 37-34 at halftime.
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Chiefs Beat 49ers 26 17 On Dawson Passes
Kansas City defeats San Francisco 26 17 as Dawson connects on multiple passes to Otis Taylor and Morris Stroud. Stenerud adds three field goals including a 54 yard boot. The win gives KC a half game lead in the Western Division as time expires.
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Ohio State Posts Win Over Utah State 71-60
Ohio State improved to 3-0 after a 71-60 victory over Utah State. Dan Gerhard led with 20 points as Luke Witte and Gerhard sparked a late run, while 49ers and Aggies struggled to finish. Jeff Tebbs scored 20 for Utah State.
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Toledo Sets Nonconference Match With Minnesota in 1978
Toledo announces a September 16 1978 football game against Minnesota as part of upgrading its non conference schedule. Athletic Director Vern Smith calls the pairing a significant breakthrough in strengthening scheduling.
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Nicklaus Wins Disney Open in Florida Holiday Tourney
Jack Nicklaus captured victory at the Disney World Open in Orlando earning $30,000, boosting his year’s total to $231,201.97 and setting a new money-list record while Lee Trevino finished tied for 21st. Trevino skipped the final event of the stretch.
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