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Newspaper
Sunday Dominion Post
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1971
Page
17
West Virginia’s spring game at Mountaineer Field saw the Blueship Golds race to a 23-0 lead behind three early fumble recoveries, as gusts up to 40 mph disrupted play and split the squad to the extent possible.
Statewide telecast on May 12 will feature a Jerry West Night Forum recap and West Virginia basketball highlights. Pepsi Cola funds the hour long program with 600 dollars destined to the Jerry West Scholarship Fund. Six WV stations will carry the show including WCHS, WHIS, WOAY, WTRF, WDTV, WTAP.
West Virginia coach Bobby Bowden praised the offense for sustaining long drives and a 58 to 6 scrimmage win despite wind and injuries. Bernie Galiffa ran and passed effectively while Ron Brown and several Blues defenders stood out. Umpires from Western Pennsylvania led by Paul Bertha officiated as prep for spring drills continued.
Dick Green hit a grand slam as Oakland rallied for five runs in the sixth to beat Detroit 5-4. Jim Hunter pitched a complete game, earning his second win of the season while striking out nine, walking one and allowing five hits. Hunter also had three hits in four at bats.
Northrup and McAuliffe spark two runs as Duncan Hrs Cash and Green homer to back starter Coleman. Campbell’s fielding error jarred the game, with Coleman pitching two batters in the sixth and a WP error cited. attendance 7,815.
Ron Bryant pitched a three hitter for his first major league shutout, striking out six as the San Francisco Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0. Dick Dietz scored a run and drove in another, with Ken Henderson and Willie McCovey contributing key hits. Roberto Clemente had two singles for Pittsburgh, the Pirates’ two baserunners all game.
West Virginia announces a 1974 slate directed by Robert Red Brown featuring six home games including Kentucky. The Mountaineers last faced Kentucky in 1969, with other home opponents Richmond Miami of Florida Penn State Syracuse Temple and Virginia Tech away. The schedule lists dates from September 4 through November 23 with several away games at Tulane Indiana Pitt Boston College and Virginia Tech.
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