West Virginia football tickets boost amid political year
In Morgantown the Penn State game on Oct 30 draws heavy orders as politicians buy tickets in bulk for favors ahead of November elections. Ticket manager Tom Grayson notes strong sales for Temple Tulane and William & Mary home games, with Syracuse Nov 18 too late for political use.
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Kim West Joined Niagara Falls in New York-Pennsylvania League
Kim West a former St. Albans High and W V baseball star has been assigned to pitch for Niagara Falls in the New York Pennsylvania League. The 21 year old pitcher is in Class A a, a level above rookies, and Niagara Falls is a Pirates farm club who drafted him.
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Officiating dues rise in Kanawha Valley football group
The Kanawha Valley Football Officials Assn will raise dues by 1.50 per official next fall, with president Don Stover directing payments to Eddie Bartrug. He recalls two officials dying in action, Tubby Greshman and Dale McKenzie, underscoring safety concerns amid a roundup of sports notes including Ed Ott’s May MVP, a Bob Prince benefit night, Buzz Boyle’s farm system scouting shift, and other local angles.
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Cedeno, Rader Key Houston Victory Over Reds
Cedeno sparked a 9-5 Houston win with a four straight hits and a homer, backing Doug Rader who drove in six as Metzger opened the decisive third with a three run shot. Jim Wynn and Bob Watson capped the early rally as Houston surged to the NL West lead behind starter Culver and save by Ray.
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Jamieson Sikes Lead Western Open After Turbulent Round
Jim Jamieson and R H Sikes shared the first round lead at 69 in the $150,000 Western Open at Sunset Ridge in Northbrook Illinois. Tom Weiskopf Hale Irwin Steve Oppermann tied at 69, while others including Bruce Crampton Billy Casper and Tony Jacklin posted higher scores amid 35 mph winds and cold conditions.
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Charleston Charlies Prepare for Tidewater Series
The Charleston Charlies travel to face the Tidewater Tides in a four game set, chasing the International League lead after rainouts and a mixed home stand. Louisville beat Tidewater to pull Charlies from first, while star players and managers brace for more rugged road action.
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International Standings and Friday Games
Louisville leads Tidewater 14 to 10 after 1 innings as Toledo at Charleston is postponed by rain and Peninsula at Rochester and Richmond at Syracuse are also delayed. Friday program shows Charleston versus Tidewater Toledo versus Louisville and Peninsula versus Syracuse with Richmond at Rochester ongoing.
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Turner Loses World Title in 5.5 Meter Yachts
Geneva reports Claude Bigar of Switzerland won the world championship on Lake Geneva, taking the Alphee 6 to claim the title in the final race. Ted Turner of the United States led early but finished one minute behind. Bigar, a 51-year-old engineer, secured victory after seven races.
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Tourney Rained Out Tennis Resumes With Delayed Finals
The Public Durts Tennis Tournament faces rain delays with Thursday matches postponed and all remaining rounds moved forward. Semifinals Saturday and finals Sunday, with top seeds Joe Bader and Al McCabe leading singles. Ned Chilton and Charles Entsminger top seniors doubles.
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