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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1972

Page

4

Americans Hope To Beat Borzov In Munich 100 Meter Dash

UPI report from Munich notes the United States seeks its first sprint gold as Valeri Borzov of the Soviet Union leads a strong field. Eddie Hart and Reynaud Robinson headline the American sprinters with world rankings around 9.9 seconds. The day adds hurdles and distance events with the U.S. accumulating medals in swimming and fencing as the games unfold.

John G. Griffin U. S UPI Russia Valeri Brozov Munich UPID United United States Ben Peterson Comstock Wis Soviet Union Andras Balcza Hungary Borzov Eddie Hart Pittsburgh U.S East Germany East Germans John Hencken Santa Clara Calif Craig Lincoln University of Minnesota Vladimir Vasin Shane Gould Itook

Mountaineers Eye Final Day in Tough Games

Mountaineers face remaining work as water polo raises its season to 40 with a 7 6 win over Mexico and the pentathlon team moves to fifth after a swim fencing event. Bowden eyes a strong finish as 4 000 meter run looms and wrestlers Gable Wells Taylor Peterson Sanders stay in contention in Morgantown.

Mexico Ming UPI Bobby Bowden Ricardo Carreras I New York Jesse Valdez I Houston Dan Gable Waterloo Towa Wayne Wells Norman Okla Chris Taylor Dowagiac Mich Ben Peterson Comstock Wis John Rick Sanders Lakeview Ore

Frank Howard Rumored to Join Detroit Tigers

Anaheim report says Frank Howard, unhappy with Texas Rangers, is linked to a Friday roster move to Detroit as rosters expand to 46. Howard, 36, famed for 44 and 48 home run seasons, would finish the year with Detroit but miss any playoffs if the team advances.

Anaheim Calif APD Frank Howard Texas Rangers Detroit Tigers Tigers Howard Detroit Baltimore Orioles Bob Short Joe Coleman Aurelio Rodriguez Ed Brinkman Denny McLain

Fayetteville Pirates rely on limited returnees for 1960 season

Fayetteville coach Paul McKown schedules a lean lineup with six veterans on offense and defense for the Pirates. Leaders include quarterback Tom White and tackle Danny Nickell as core players, with Haynie at quarterback and Pennington noted as a key end if healthy. The coach stresses depth will test performance, planning to rely on a 15-man rotation until sophomores mature.

Paul McKown Fayetteville McCown White Nickell Greg Sproles Richard Daniels Sproles Pennington McKown Cook Smith Mike Honaker Robert Epperly Tom White Danny Nickell Ray Masters Marcus Rogers Ronald Armentrout Tony Brown John Pennington Roy Milam David Haynie Donald Woodrum Eg Shumaker Rk Painter Kyle Miller E Smith Buen Payne Ike Honaker Dana Burdette Jerry Poore Alan Neal Caig Wood Robert Massey Richaraniels Wayne Yarber Don Yaber John Pittman Tory Brown Mark Lawhorn Paul Wehrie Wilber Bandy Mike Shelton Jerry

Broncos Aim for a 1972 Breakthrough Under New Coach Ralston

Denver enters its 13th season under John Ralston with a new outlook and a goal to win. The Broncos seek a stronger line play and a capable quarterback alongside a potent rushing attack led by Floyd Little. Veterans, rookies, and free agents compete for key positions as Ralston eyes a double tight end offense and improved defense.

Tracy Ringolsby Jr Denver UPI Denver Broncos Stanford Miracle John Ralston Broncos Ralston Ohio State Michigan Houston Steve Ramsey North Texas State Washington Charley Johnson Don Horn Bart Starr Green Bay Mike Ernst Cal Fullerton Speedy Floyd ‘Little Bob Anderson the University

Saints Maneuver To Make Out Limit

New Orleans Saints cut veteran safety John Mallory and moved running back Frank McGuigan to the taxi squad as they trim to a 49 man NFL roster. Mallory arrived in a cited trade with Atlanta for a sixth round pick in 1972. McGuigan is a free agent from Arkansas State for Villanova's Wildcats.

NEW Orleans UPI New Orleans Saints National Football League Saints John Mallory Frank McGuigan Mallory Atlanta McGuigan Arkansas State

Hinton Coach Bill Garten Eyes Better Sophomore Season

Hinton coach Bill Garten aims for improvement after a 1-8-1 season. Sophomores Albert Hannah and Ritchie Campbell compete for quarterback with no edge yet. In the backfield Tim Plumley Gary Trout Gary Henderson Frank Bug Home Kinder join Bird. Offensive line features three centers two guards and three lettermen returning. Stokes shifts to end as Spencer Humphries vie for tackle spots. Defensive plan uses non starters to rest starters. depth limited beyond these players.

Hinton Bill Garten Garten Albert Hannah Ritchie Cambell Cambell Hannah Tim Plumley Gary Trout Trout Plumley Hs Gary Henderson Frank Bug Henderson Bug Kinder

Herndon Indians Hope New Linemen Lift 1960 Season

The Herndon Indians enter the season with a 1-9 mark last year and six lettermen gone. A young lineup features sophomore quarterback Randy Hamilton and seniors at backfield spots led by Ken Coombs. Anchoring the line is Jerry Quesenberry with Lacy Luck among the first timers. defense relies on speed and a lighter line as they face familiar foes plus Mullens in the finale.

Herndon Indians Leonard Mays Byron Stump Indians Randy Hamilton Ken Coombs Bruce Byers Donald Jewell Herndon Jerry Quesenberry Lacy Luck Dave Lusk Steve Clark Jewell Mike McKinney Jeff i Shrewsbury Irvin Fulford Jess Shrewsbury Jerry Green Dave Bailey Coombs Dave Elswick Mullens

Football Playoff Reform Could Crown State Champions

Kern argues for a football playoff system mirroring district regional and state tournaments used in other sports. He proposes a six game single elimination or eight week double elimination across AAA, AA, and A divisions, with finals determining champions and preserving rivalries while reducing luck in title outcomes.

State Athletic Board AAA

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