AFLs Philly Okay Hinges On New Site
AFL officials said Philadelphia would get a franchise starting 1986 if a proposed 25 million stadium could host the team. Lamar Hunt noted the league would share the venue with the Eagles while Jerry Wolman fights for exclusive stadium rights in court.
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Chandler Leads in Charleston Speedway Points Race
Old pro Joe Chandler tops the sportsman standings with 110 points after two Saturday nights, ahead of Tody Adkins 90 and Hubie Bass 85. McNeely leads late models with 125, while William Spaulding and Bobby Deal share second with 65. Separate features will run due to safety concerns, and time trials begin at 7 p.m. Saturday to start the season’s third program.
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William G Thompson WVU athletic figure dies in Morgantown
Willian G Bill Thompson longtime WVU board of governors member and athletic chairman dies in Morgantown Bill mentored WVU athletics shaping Sugar Bowl bids coach hires and Red Browns tenure He cheered the Mountaineers and helped double the athletic director's salary reflecting his lasting influence on WVU sports leadership
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Harmison named to VMI coaching staff amid AFL/Colts ties
Martinsburg athlete Harmison, a sixteenth year football figure tied to the Baltimore Colts, is named to the Virginia Military Institute coaching staff. The move aligns Harmison with potential NFL ties as VMI expands its program. Players from Martinsburg and Wellsburg are listed among the new staff and roster alignments.
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Tackle Standout To Join Rockets
Balti? native and former Martinsburg standout Roy Harmison signed with the Charleston Rockets. Harmison, a five year college lineman at Shepherd College West Virginia, stands 28-20-2 and helped Martinsburg to an 81-1 conference mark. He aims to help the Rockets while pursuing graduation in 1966.
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Ralston Defeats Richardson in Wimbledon First Round
Dennis Ralston survived a two-day match against Richardson to win in straight sets on a rain delayed Wimbledon opener. The Bakersfield star fought through slippery courts and a battered right thumb, completing a 15-13 9-7 6-2 victory as other early results featured Stolle Richey and Moffitt advancing in the women’s draw.
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Judge Rules Tackle Can Play in NFL
A federal judge ruled Ralph Neely may play pro football with Dallas Cowboys, finding the Oilers contract had moral but not legal effect. Neely had been dropped from OU for signing pro contracts before the Gator Bowl. the judge’s decision allows him to join Dallas.
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Wolfpack earns multiple all-state selections in baseball
Williamson stars Mike Kitchen and Richard O Neil anchor East Bank all-state picks as Kanawha Valley teams dominate region honors. Bill Sims of Montgomery and Bill Craig of Williamson also make the squad with strong RBI, doubles, triples and homers. Jerry Combs of Marsh Fork earns first team honors with 13 straight wins and 0.18 ERA. Jim Lemley of Mannington leads with a .560 batting average.
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