Beckley Faces Oak Hill in Key playoff Bid Bid
Beckley seeks another win to secure a playoff berth after beating Collins 13 0 in a decisive upset. Oak Hill remains the last major hurdle as Woodrow drops to 10th in state rankings and Collins falls to 1 6 with key changes at quarterback and injuries. Jerome Fruit of Oak Hill starred with a 49yard punt return and a fourth quarter TD as Blue Devils claimed the upset.
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Erving Returns to Squires in Virginia Comeback
Julius Erving, famed forward known as Doctor J, settles differences with the Virginia Squires and prepares to rejoin the ABA team in Norfolk. Owner Earl Foreman confirms Erving’s return tonight, with a game against the New York and a Carolina meeting on the weekend, while litigation over his contract continues.
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Stoco Edges Oceana Junior High for First Defeat
Stoco defeated Oceana Junior High 16 0 as Randy Thompson broke free for a 37 yard TD in the third quarter. Curtis Herron connected for the extra point and a 23 yard pass to John Cruise in the fourth, with Herron rushing for the conversion. Stoco 33 hosts Stratton Thursday at 7 p.m.
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Mountaineers face Tulane amid bowl hopes fading
West Virginia coach Bobby Bowden says the Mountaineers backs are to the wall as they prepare for Tulane after a 39-36 loss to Temple. Bowden hoped for a 5-1 start but now seeks stability against a strong Wave defense and a sharp passing attack led by Bernie Galiffa and Bernie Kirchner.
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West Liberty Protest Reviewed By West Virginia Conference
West Virginia Conference officials will review West Libertys 17-14 win over West Virginia State from Sept 23 after State Coach Colin Cameron protested an alleged illegal play. Commissioner George Springer rejected the protest previously, Cameron said a review shows conference officials care about officiating. West Liberty later lost to Shepherd.
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New Orleans Council Rules Tulane Winner After disputed game
The New Orleans City Council voted unanimously to declare Tulane the winner of last Saturday's football game against Miami. The council approved a resolution stating Miami’s illegal fifth down touchdown negated their victory, keeping the official score at Miami 24 Tulane 21.
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Hinton Junior High Edges Mullens Behind Basham TD
Hinton Junior High broke a scoreless tie in the fourth quarter to beat Mullens Junior High 6 to 0. Bobby Basham powered in a one-yard TD plunge after three quarters of stalemate as Hinton improved to 6 1. Mullens remained scoreless through the game with a failed extra point.
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Voter backs Tracy Hylton for youth issues
A resident declares support for Tracy Hylton citing his focus on problems facing young people in the two-county area and plans to vote for his re election in November. The speaker also notes this will be their first vote.
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