Thompson Captures Third West Virginia Amateur Title
Barney Thompson, 22, of Barboursville, won the 1970 West Virginia Amateur Golf Championship with a final round of even par 70, totaling 279 to win by five strokes over Kenny Bowen. This marks Thompson’s third WV Amateur title, after previous wins in 1966 and 1969, and he reflected on last year’s heartbreak at the final hole.
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Shaving Strokes and Golf Results Highlight Tournament
Instruction on hitting iron shots to bite the green followed by reports from a golf tournament. Thompson leads late as Bowen fades. Campbell absent due to throat surgery. WV Amateur flight winners list includes Sprouse Cohen Fleming Shamblin Anderson Burns Martina Hanson and others across 13 flights.
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Cowboys Face Tough Preseason Battles for Starting Spots
Dallas opens training camp at Thousand Oaks with a deep talent pool led by veterans and a crowded set of rookies. Landry cautions against living on potential, while trades and the return of Bobby Hayes shape a battle for quarterback, running back, and receiving roles.
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Rookie placekicker loses both legs in explosion
Concord California July 4 1970 UPI reports rookie Chargers placekicker Dale Eidson lost both legs and part of a hand in a backyard fireworks blast while celebrating Independence Day. A 4 year old nephew Clifford Fidson suffered head burns and remained critical at Concord Community Hospital. Authorities cited possible illegal fireworks and ongoing investigation.
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Harry's Defeated By Earehart's in Babe Ruth League
Earehart's scored four runs in the third to take a 4-3 lead and then drifted to a 7-3 victory over Harry's in Beckley Babe Ruth League action Monday.
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Make-Up Basketball Games Set for Wednesday Evening
Two makeup games are scheduled for Wednesday starting at 6 p m Eric's versus Silver Brand and at 8 p m Bay's against Earehart's, pairing local teams in a doubleheader.
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Shreves and McCoy Enter State Open Golf Field
The West Virginia Open at Be Meadow Country Club near Clarksburg drew 114 amateurs and 25 professionals as entrants closed. Roy Shreves of Moundsville, 1969 state PGA champion, and Henry McCoy of Sistersville, Bel Meadow Invitational winner, were among late entries. In baseball notes, the Indians recalled left fielder Mike Paul from the American Association and sent Ted Ford to the Wichita farm club.
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Ken Karl Wins Seniors Title at West Ment
Ken Karl, 59, of Sistersville captured his third seniors title with a 4 3 win over Tom Bloch of Wheeling. Bloch, 64, had three seniors titles and was 1934 state amateur champion.
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