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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1972

Page

5

Meehan Powers Sabres Past Rangers in Garden Debut

Buffalo captain Gerry Meehan delivered the decisive goal with 2:43 left as the Sabres won 3-2 at Madison Square Garden, securing their first victory there. Coach Joe Crozier had urged Meehan to carry the team, and Meehan credited his line with Harris and Lorentz for the scoring surge.

Martin Lader UPI Buffalo Joe Crozier Gerry Meehan Sabres Meehan Crozier Madison Square Garden New York Rangers Hughie Harris Rangers Gilles Villemure Montreal Canadiens New York Minnesota National Hockey League Buffa Chicago Black Blacks North Stars Minnesota Los Angeles Kings Pittsburgh Ranger Randy Wyrozub Bill Fairbairn Harris Hawks Darryl Maggs Jootings Chicago Islanders California Pitts Greg Polis

Staubach Could Enter Games For Cowboys In Any Circumstance

Cowboys coach Tom Landry said Roger Staubach could come in at any time as Dallas fights for a wild card. Staubach has been sidelined by a shoulder injury behind Craig Morton but has appeared in the last three games for a total of 10 minutes. Landry emphasized the team is judged by higher standards this year due to Miami and Washington while noting Dallas still holds a strong 9-3 record and must win to reach the playoffs.

Mike Rabin Dallas UPI Tom Landry Roger Staubach Staubach Craig ‘Morton Cowboys Jin Roger Landry Morton Miami Washington Montcalm Herndon Junior High Wayne Scott Redskins Brian New York Giants Brady

Herndon Opens Season with 84–61 Victory Over Montcalm

Herndon beat Montcalm High School 84 to 61 in the season opener. Sizemore led Herndon with 35 points and 13 rebounds while Snyder added 22 points. Hamlin topped Montcalm with 15 points, followed by Blevins and Buckhannon with 12 each.

MONTCALM —_ Herndon Montcalm High School Herndon Sizemore Snyder Montcalm Hamlin Blevins Buckhannon

Blue Gray game leaders named for North and South squads

UPI selects Don Strock to direct the South offense and Tony Adams to head the Blue attack for the 35th Blue Gray game on December 27. South receivers include Mike Burnop Craig Valentine Dave Sullivan and Jim Hodges. The North roster will come later.

Montgomery Ala UPI Don Strock Tony Adams Utah State Strock VPI Mike Burnop Craig Valentine Dave Sullivan Virginia Jim Hodges Arkansas Allen Harvey Memphis State Wade Hughes Clemson Bill Sadler Texas Christian Kenneth Garrett Wake Forest Robert Wood Tennessee State Guy Morris Don Deweber Southern Methodist Rick Lantz Georgia Tech Rick Harrell Baylor Roger iGoree Mel Parker Duke Joel Shmale Tulane Brad Bourne David Reavis

76ers win first home game in rough schedule stretch

Philadelphia beats Kansas City-Omaha 122 117 for their third win in 28 games as John Q Trapp scores 35 points following a fresh-from-LA acquisition. Kareem Abdul Jabbar leads Milwaukee with 38 in a 95 91 Seattle win over the Bucks. Chenier nets 53 for Baltimore in a season high.

United Press International National Basketball Association Philadelphia 76Ers Milwaukee Bucks Phil Chenier Baltimore 76Ers Kings John Q. Trapp Los Angeles Philadelphia NBA Nate Earl Monroe Geoff Petrie Portland Bob Loeb Boston New York Buffalo Baltimore W Pet Auania Houston Cleveland Chicago Milwaukee Kc-Omaha Detroit UK

Glover Tops UPI All-America Ballot In 1972

Rich Glover of Nebraska won the Outland Trophy and led UPI All-America voters with 216 of 230 votes. Nebraska stars Johnny Rodgers and Willie Harper also made the squad, joining a field dominated by Oklahoma and Southern California selections.

NEW York UPI Rich Glover Nebraska Jon United Press International Glover Jersey City N.J Cornhuskers Johnny Rodgers Willie Harper Rodgers Harper Oklahoma Southern California Purdue Tennessee Alabama Texas Notre Dame Ohio State Penn State Colorado Michigan State Michigan North Carolina Louisiana State Arizona State Greg Pruitt Tom Brahaney Southern Cal Charles Young Pete Adams Otis Armstrong Dave Butz Jamie Rotella Conrad Graham Jerry Sisemore John Hannah Ron Rusnak Bert Jones Woody Green

Upheaval in Clean Air Tennis Classic Second Round

In New York, the Clean Air Tennis Classic second round saw three upsets as top seed Charlie Pasarell rallied to beat Sandy Mayer 4-6 7-5 6-2. Dick Stockton, Clark Graebner, and Brian Gottfried were toppled by Paul Gerken, Ove Bengtson, and Haroon Rahim respectively. Pancho Gonzales defeated Borg 6-1 6-1, while Dennis Ralston dropped Seewagen in three sets. Eddie Dibbs beat Gerulaitis 7-6 6-4, and Frew McMillan defeated Charlie Owens 3-6 6-0 6-2.

New York UPI 7Th Regiment Armory Charlie Pasarell Santurce P.R Sandy Mayer Wayne N.J Dick Stockton Port Washington N.Y Clark Graebner Brian Gottfried Fort Lauderdale Fla Stockton Trinity Dennis Ralston Bakersfield Cal Gonzales Bjorn Borg Sweden Ralston Butch Seewagen Columbia University Eddie Dibbs Miami Vitas Gerulaitis Howard Beach Jimmy Connors Frew McMillan South Africa Charlie Owens Tuscaloosa Ala

Athletic Directors Weigh Merger Talk at Bluefield Concord

Bluefield State College athletic chief Tony Colabro and Concord University athletic director Wendall Carr weigh the potential merger amid a plan by the West Virginia Board of Regents. They favor caution and question scheduling, recruitment, and coaching roles while awaiting legislative action. Carr says a merger could benefit students but may disrupt athletics for a year.

Bluefield W. Va UPSD Bluefield State College Cross-Mountain Concord Tony Colabro Bluefield Wendall Carr Concord State Board of Regents Carr Colobro Bluefield State iPass

Austrians Take First Race Of World Cup Ski Season

Annemarie Proell led Austria to a dominant downhill win as seven of the top ten finishers came from the Austrian team in Val d Isere France. Irmgard Lukasser Brigitte Schroll Marianne Ranner helped cement Austria's early-season lead with top ten finishes while France and the United States trailed. The men's races begin Friday with a giant slalom and a weekend of events concludes with the men's downhill.

John A. Calcott Val D'Isere France UPD Annemarie Proell Annemarie Jacqueline Fouvier Miss Proell Isabelle Mir Austria Irmgard Lukasser Brigitte Schroll Marianne Ranner Cindy Nelson Latsen Minn America Susan Corrock Keetchum Idaho Wiltrud Drexel Brigitte Totschnig Berni. Rauter Irene Jez Yugoslavia Switzerland Marie-Therese Nadig Sapporo Japan Marie-Therese Val d’Isere

Morris Harvey Topps West Virginia State in Conference Clash

Morris Harvey beat West Virginia State 82 to 62 in a state conference game. Steve Lickliter led with 17 points, Shan Phillips added 16, Tom Neal scored 16 and hit four free throws to run his streak to 19, Henry Dickerson contributed 10 and 11 rebounds, while Rance Berry led State with 13 points. The Golden Bears grabbed and held the lead after the opening bucket, staying ahead by as many as 25 in the second half.

Charleston W.va UPD Steve Lickliter Shan Phillips Tom Neal Henry Dickerson Morris Harvey West Virginia State Lickliter Phillips Neal Dickerson Rance Berry State

Thompson Wins Four Seasons Golf Tour in Valdosta

Barney Thompson of Barboursville West Virginia captured the fourth fall Four Seasons tournament in Valdosta Georgia. He fired a 67 for a 36 hole total of 138 to finish 6-under par. Richard Mast of Lima Ohio ended second at 139 after a 73 in the final round. Paul Purtzer of Phoenix Arizona was third at 141.

Valdosta, Ga UPI Barney Thompson Barboursville W. Va Thompson Richard Mast Lima Ohio Paul Purtzer Phoenix Ariz

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