National Football owners seek Rozelle replacement amid labor woes
Rumors say at least five NFL owners including Carol Rosenbloom and Art Modell are maneuvering against Commissioner Pete Rozelle over labor issues TV blackouts and league lawsuits. Support for Rozelle appears strong, but a plot to oust him is alleged. Steve Fields backs catcher Steve Nicosia as a major league prospect with ervaring. Omar Moreno is touted by Joe Altobelli as a future major leaguer. Charleston High coaching gossip surrounds Scotty Hamilton Tex Williams Lou Romano and Frank Vincent amid staffing changes at St Albans and Charleston.
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Tex Williams
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Wheeling Aims To Open Dog Track In July
Wheeling moves to launch a West Virginia dog racing track by mid July with an estimated two million dollar project to begin operations. Dave Parker, former Charlie outfielder now a Pirate, turned 25 on June 9. Stan Musial reportedly invited to play harmonica with the St. Louis Symphony, a surprising note in a Nordic stop by a Philadelphia writer. WVU Alumni Assn plans its 34th annual golf and tennis events at Clarksburg Country Club on August 14 led by Charley Sinsel with Red Brown overseeing tennis.
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Hayes Seeks $10 Million Field House Named for Cam Henderson
Dr. Robert B. Hayes Marshall University president pursues a new field house costing about ten million dollars. He argues it should be named in memory of the late Cam Henderson. Dwight Stones of Long Beach State, at 22, recently cleared 7 feet 7 inches to break the world high jump record, a feat tied to coach Jack Rose of the U S Track and Field Hall of Fame. Mike Dudley, head of the Washington Community Education Center, notes strong local interest in Kanawha Valley soccer with six teams and openings for more players. Dim Harrick, former Stonewall Jackson standout and California High School coach, visits his parents in town, seen as a rising college coaching prospect.
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Rhode Island Tops Charlies In 10th 8 7
Rhode Island edged Charleston 8 7 in 10 innings at Watt Powell Park after Tom Thomas tied the game with a ninth inning pinch homer for the Charlies. Ramon Aviles doubled and Dave Machemer scored the decisive run in the 10th as Rhode Island pitcher Roz Brayton earned the win.
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Mark Bomback
Machemer
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Ken Kaiser
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Griffey's ninth inning hit lifts Reds past Cubs
Ken Griffey drove in the decisive run with one out in the ninth as Cincinnati beat Chicago 3-2. Dave Concepcion opened the frame with a triple and scored on Griffey's center single after Rick Monday misplayed it. Nolan earned his third straight win, Zamora took the loss.
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