Nissalke Signs Multiyear Deal To Coach Sonics
Tom Nissalke, ABA coach of the year, signed a multi year contract with the Seattle Supersonics. He vows a defense first, physically demanding program and says the roster has strong core players. He sees no magic in the NBA and notes Lenny Wilkens may continue as a player.
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YMCA Victory Awards Dinner Sets Saturday Evening
The YMCA hosts its annual Victory Awards Dinner starting at 6 00 p m with guest speakers Randy Noli and Mike D Anton i from Marshall University basketball. Admission is £1 for students and 1 50 for adults. attendees include various local teams and sponsors.
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Charlies Take Over 1st Place In IL Thriller
The Charleston Charlies seized first place in the International League by beating Rochester 9-6 in a nine hit attack. Dick Sharon and Richie Zisk homered in the first inning off Bob O'Brien, Zisk his third of the season. Junior Kennedy hit a grand slam for the Red Wings in the first inning off Jim Nelson.
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Sophia Edges Mullens 43 In Seventh Inning Rally
Sophia Bluehawks hold off Mullens Rebels 43 to 3 as Steve Cooney wins on the mound. Benny Rhoades goes the distance for Mullens while Rocky McKinney contributes in both Sophia rallies with a third inning RBI and later scoring. Terry Poe aids in the seventh as Mullens roles produce late runs but fall short.
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Trap Hill Little League Tryouts Set for Saturday
Trap Hill Little League holds tryouts at 12 30 on Saturday at Eccles ball field. All boys must bring a birth certificate.
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Fans and owners clash over baseballs fate and fans lose faith
A Dallas letter to the baseball establishment condemns player bargaining and warns of lost fans as owners and players fight over control. The piece notes attendance drops, praises cooperation, and cites Burt Hooton’s no hitter as a positive sign for the sport’s recovery.
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Bantamweight Rodriguez Boots Suda in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles Benny Rodriguez of Mexico stopped Yoshiki Suda of Japan in eight rounds as the weights were listed. In Dallas Tommy Von Hatten halted Jesus Alicia in five in Fort Worth. James Helwig outpointed Ellis McKinets in an unofficial six rounds in Dallas. Luis Vinales bested Benny Briscoe in Scranton over ten rounds. Larry Lee stopped Bob Stallings in Baltimore in six.
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Knicks Face Celtics After Cowens Big Night
The Knicks trail 2-1 in the Eastern Conference finals after Dave Cowens led the Celtics to a 115-109 win. Cowens had 23 points and 16 rebounds as Boston controlled the tempo and Boston's depth helped Vince the defense.
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Milwaukee Bucks Face Must Win Game 6 Against Lakers
Milwaukee trails Los Angeles 3-2 in the best of seven playoff series and must win Game 6 to force a seventh. Starters Lucius Allen Oscar Robertson lift the team while coach Larry Costello notes fouls have hampered the Bucks as Milwaukee fights back in the series.
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Woman watches her hair as 76th Boston Marathon starts
In Ashland Massachusetts 76th Boston Marathon coverage shows Kathy Miller of Syracuse running the Hopkinton to Boston course. Surrounded by male runners she fixes her hair during the 26 mile 38 yard race segment.
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Beckley Golfers Take 3rd Place
Beckley College Blue Hawks finished third in a four team golf meet at Pipestem State Park par 72 course with a 358 total. Concord College won at 319 followed by West Virginia Tech at 334. Clinch Valley shot 380.
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Eagle Golfers Stay Unbeaten
The Woodrow Wilson team remained undefeated after a 2 win performance at Twin Oaks course defeating Greenbrier East and Oceana. Mike White led with a 73 and a 38 first nine and 35 second nine. Lee Martina also posted a strong showing.
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