Football kicks off another long weekend tonight
The NFL starts a five day weekend of exhibition games with Washington coach George Allen leading the Redskin Over the Hill Gang against the Miami Dolphins. The five day stretch ends Labor Day with Houston at Minnesota and includes Baltimore at Detroit and a Saturday slate with seven games and a Chiefs versus Cowboys telecast.
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NFL exhibition schedule highlights with Rams Chargers trade history
The weekend slate features multiple exhibition games across the league. Dallas and Oakland remain unbeaten. Deacon Jones eyes a Los Angeles versus San Diego duel. Harland Svare seeks a Chargers win. Teams plan final cuts to reach 40-man rosters before Sept. 1.
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Sophia and East Beckley clash in Midget League opener
Sophia meets East Beckley at 6 15 p m in the first game at Shady Spring High School field. Shady Spring faces West Beckley in the second game.
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Sam Shawver Fires Hole in One at Lakeview Golf Course
Sam Shawver of route 1 Beckley aced the number 9 green at Lakeview Golf Course in Coal Ridge on August 24. The notable shot occurred during a round at the Coal Ridge course.
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Smith Opens Open With Victory As Martin Shocks In Debut
Stan Smith edged Billy Martin 5 7 6 1 3 5 6 3 in a first round at Forest Hills while Patti Hogan prepares to meet top seed Evonne Goolagong on center court. Jimmy Connors lost in five to Tom Gorman as Pancho Gonzalez watched from the sideline.
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NHL Boosts Pensions and Playoff Awards in Image Drive
The NHL and Players Association announced a three year contract agreement to improve pensions and prize money. Pensions rise from 300 to 500 dollars monthly and top annual pensions could reach 16 to 17 thousand dollars. Stanley Cup prizes increase to 19 thousand for winners and 14 thousand for losers. New rules grant free agency after 50 games with Aug 10 deadline and waivers reforms to aid player mobility.
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Calms Players Before Road Trip With Night Practice
Woodrow Wilson coach Joel Hicks plans a Thursday 7 p.m. rally at Van Meter Stadium featuring band music and cheers and a light practice in game uniforms. The Flying Eagles will simulate game conditions to ease nerves before Friday night travel to Dunbar.
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