Wheeling Park and St Albans Favored in State Tourney
Charleston preview outlines Wheeling Park led by Tex Williams and Sam Andy as top contenders for the West Virginia state tourney. St Albans trails closely, with both teams viewed as co favorites for the Class AAA title as the four day event begins at the Charleston Civic Center.
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Sanders tops Birdsong as St Bonaventure wins NIT title
Greg Sanders scores 40 points and grabs 12 rebounds to lift St Bonaventure over Houston 94-91 in the NIT final. Otis Birdsong bags 38 for Houston but fatigue hurts late rally as Hollis seals Bonnies victory.
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Petty Satisfied After Atlanta 500 Victory
Richard Petty won the Atlanta 500 earning 34050 in cash and awards while finishing ahead of David Pearson. Cale Yarborough led early but lost brakes, a factor Petty cites in the outcome as Yarborough collected a 5000 bonus for leading the fifth straight green lap. A Trap Hill Little League meeting is set for 7 30 p.m. Tuesday at Trap Hill High School.
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Mad Hungarian clashes with Cardinals beard ban over image
Al Hrabosky confronts Vern Rapp’s policy banning facial hair saying the rule erases his Mad Hungarian persona. He weighs filing a grievance with the players association after a meeting with Reds players and Marvin Miller. Ted Simmons backs Hrabosky’s rights while denying universal player backlash.
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