Yankees Crush Twins 13-3 as Perry Earns 16th Win
The New York Yankees beat Minnesota 13-3 behind a seven-run fourth inning and homers by Ron Blomberg and Roy White. Mike Kekich earned his ninth win in relief, while Jim Perry suffered his ninth loss for the Twins.
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Daniel Signs to Attend Fairmont State College
Timothy Elisha Daniel signed a letter of intent to attend Fairmont State College and play football. The Woodrow Wilson High senior earned All-Southern and All-State honors, captained basketball, and starred in track, with 14 receptions and eight touchdowns as a senior. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Leir G Daniel of Beckley.
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Fairmont’ State College
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Baseball Scores and Schedule From Wednesday and Friday Night
Results list includes Cincinnati 6 Chicago 1 Montreal 3 San Francisco 2 Pittsburgh 8 Atlanta 3 in night games. St Louis 6 Houston 0, Philadelphia 3 San Diego 2 in 11 innings. Los Angeles 5 New York 0. Evening and late games note Santorini 47 and Hardin 2-0. Friday pits Cincinnati at Pittsburgh and others. Standings show Detroit at top of American league and Oakland leading in West. Probable pitchers listed for several matchups including Palmer Nelson May May 37 and Peterson 8-11.
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Unser Criticizes Proposals To Limit Car Stabilizers
Auto racing champion Bobby Unser criticizes USAC proposed limits on engine size fuel use and stabilizer wings saying restricting wings would be unsafe and slow overall speed. He warns officials risk sparking driver opposition and cost car owners hundreds of thousands to millions.
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Cards Defeat Reds In IL Tournament
Beckley Little League round robin tournament game at Elks Stadium Wednesday saw the Cardinals beat the Reds 6 1 with three runs in the second and third innings.
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LL Tourney Sets Pairings for Area Little League Play
District administrator Steve Waynes announced four district playoff pairings with games at 6 p m. Area One in Fayetteville features Oak Hill versus Upper Kanawha today and Fayetteville against Quin wood Friday with winners advancing Saturday. Area Two in Trap Hill matches Big Coal River versus Beckley Western today and Sophia against Trap Hill Friday with winners advancing. Area Three in Hinton has Hinton versus Princeton today and Peterstown against Beckley Eastern Friday with area winner advancing. Area Four in Ronceverte lists Greenbrier today and the winner of Marlinton versus West Green brier versus Alder son Union on Friday with winners advancing to Beckley on July 27. Delbert Thurmond is tournament director. The state tourney runs in Saint Albans July 31 to August 5.
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Osteen Tops Seaver Again In Dodger Shutout
Dodgers lefthander Claude Osteen shut out Tom Seaver and the Mets on six hits as Los Angeles won 3 0. Osteen improved to 10 7 with his third shutout this season while Seaver suffered his fourth loss in 17 decisions against the Dodgers.
Charlies Defeat Tidewater With Four Two-Run Innings
Charleston split four two run frames to beat Tidewater 6 1 in International League play. Rick Joseph homered for Tidewater while Charlie Goggin added a two run shot in the second inning as Syracuse beat Peninsula 8 5 Louisville defeated Toledo 4 1 and Richmond toppled Rochester 7 4 in other IL action.
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Homes Needed Beckley Babe Ruth Tournament
Beckley group seeks host families for 105 visiting players arriving August 1. Volunteers will provide temporary homes to support the regional Babe Ruth tournament. Call Joe Rodriguez at 252-6595 to help.
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Kern's Corner: People Paid to Play Sports
The piece muses on why humans pay for play and professional sports. It contrasts fans funding athletes with animals and argues humans, unlike other species, turn life into artificial work and play, questioning superiority.
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