West Virginia Tech seeks 6 more recruits after Lucas rebuilds team
West Virginia Tech head coach Roy Lucas broadened his recruiting to Ohio and Kentucky for guards and a running back, aiming for 25 freshmen prospects. He briefed alumni in Washington DC on the football program and continues outreach with Montgomery, West Virginia connections. Meanwhile Fenwick High's Jerry Harkrader enjoys post season success as his son Mike earns a Indiana University scholarship and former player Bill Schwab is named Franklin College co captain.
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Bold Forbes Eyes Preakness Win as Fast Track Sparks Pace
Kentucky Derby winner Bold Forbes, listed as a top contender with proven speed, works 45 2 5 on a lightning fast Pimlico track. Life's Hope also posts strong works as Laz Barrera weighs post positions Nos 3 and 4 for the 13 16 mile $150000 added Preakness with six starters and $182200 purse.
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Griffey Feasts as Reds Speedster Tops RBIs in Spring
Cincinnati's Ken Griffey leads the World Champions with 24 RBIs and a .340 average through early spring. The 26-year-old, moved to the No 2 spot by Sparky Anderson, credits base runners and teammates for his surge while Reds teammates Rose and pitching staff drive a hot start. Griffey, a 1969 29th round pick from Donora, Pa, reflects on his growing role and lists Russ Nixon as pivotal in his development.
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Palmer Struggles On Flat Milwaukee Mound
Eight-hit 5-3 victory over the Brewers shows Palmer fatigued as fastballs lose velocity. He cites Milwaukee’s flat mound hurting pitchers, a concern shared by AL peers as Red Sox, Tigers, Royals, Angels win elsewhere and Giants top Cubs. Scott RBI single and Thomas homer tilt the ninth.
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Peterson leads wrestling trials in Cleveland
Defending Olympic champion Ben Peterson tops the 198 pound bout at Public Hall winning 20 to 0 over Mike Allison as freestyle competition in the U S Olympic semifinal trials opens in Cleveland.
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Black Harness Star Lew Williams Gains Yonkers Stardom
Yonkers Raceway features Lew Williams a 28 year old harness driver from Cadiz Ohio emerging as racing's first black superstar. He has won over twenty percent of his mounts during his New York stay racing against regional rivals and drawing attention from crowds.
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12th Super Bowl Set for New Orleans Stadium
The 12th Super Bowl will be held at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans on January 15, 1978.
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Baseball standings and Friday schedule for the American League
The American League East standings show New York leading with 16 wins and 8 losses, followed by Detroit Milwaukee Baltimore Cleveland Boston and Chicago with varying records. The schedule lists Friday games including Milwaukee at Boston and Baltimore at New York among matchups across all divisions.
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Panatta defeats Lutz to reach Alan King Classic quarters
Adriano Panatta of Italy beats Bob Lutz 6-4 3-6 6-3 in Las Vegas advancing to the quarter-finals of the $150,000 Alan King Tennis Classic. The event features top players in a high stakes format.
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Cavaliers Push Fast Start In Game Four Clash With Celtics
Cleveland opened fast and matched Boston punch for punch as the Cavaliers seek to even the best of seven series at 2-2. Paul Silas cautioned about maintaining tempo, while Celtics coach Red Auerbach stressed a dog fight rest of the way. Phoenix faces Golden State with the series at 3-2.
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