WVU football scrimmage highlights new lineup shifts
West Virginia coach Bobby Bowden unveiled a reorganized defense and bold offensive moves at the first full scrimmage. Notable changes include Schweiker and Zakowski in new positions, Auxier rising as a top recruit, Samsa shifting to linebacker, and Green expanding to 296 pounds as a starting end amid Gluchoski’s absence. The lineup features Bragg, Bragg, and Newton among quicker linebackers with a growing defensive size.
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Pittsburgh Schenley Wins PIAA Class A Title
Pittsburgh Schenley broke a tight game open with a strong third period and defeated Norristown 77 60 to claim the PIAA Class A boys basketball championship. The win gave Schenley the state title.
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Porter’s tears echo a hard fought NCAA final
Villanova star Howard Porter poured in 25 points but called the title game an awful effort. Porter, who must sign an affidavit about pro plans, said he has not turned pro and will choose the best offer or go to graduate school. The NCAA Final Four recap lists UCLA over Villanova 68 62 and a sweep of other tournaments.
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WVU and Marietta split doubleheader in Marietta
West Virginia edged Marietta 4-3 in eight innings to take the first game before dropping the nightcap 6-5. Rick Wagener earned the win with 11 strikeouts over eight innings as WVU improved to 4-2. In the second game Marietta built a 6-1 lead through four, then WVU rallied but fell short. West Virginia visits West Liberty and hosts Waynesburg and Geneva in upcoming games.
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Exhibition Baseball At Clearwater Detroit
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Penn State to Face Tennessee on December 4
Penn State and Tennessee have set December 4 for their fifth 1971 football game, with the pairing announced Saturday. The contest will be played at a yet unspecified site and adds to the schedule released by both programs.
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Hawks Top Knicks To Square Series
Lou Hudson scored 35 and Jim Davis added a pivotal three point play as the Atlanta Hawks defeated the New York Knickerbockers 113-104 to even the NBA playoff series at one game apiece. Bill Bridges grabbed 36 rebounds and Atlanta built and held leads through the second half. The next games shift to Atlanta for Games 3 and 4 with a fifth in New York.
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WVU Wins Fourth Fairmont Invitational in Record-Setting Meet
Freshman Bill Deering and veteran Mike Mosser led West Virginia to a 129 point victory at the Fairmont Invitational. Deering won both the 100 and 220 yard sprints and ran on the winning 880 yard relay, setting a meet mark in the 100. Mosser swept the mile and 880, setting meet records as WVU dominated the field. Charlie Hickox set a WVU high jump record in second place as Slippery Rock and other teams trailed.
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Pearson captures pole for Southeastern 500 at Bristol
David Pearson of Spartanburg South Carolina earned the pole at 105.525 mph in a 1970 Ford for Sunday's Southeastern 500 at Bristol International Speedway. He seeks his fifth Bristol victory, heading a 30 car field for the 267 mile race on the .533 mile oval.
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WVU catcher injures finger in Marietta doubleheader
West Virginia senior catcher John Hale split a finger in the first inning of the Marietta doubleheader. He required six stitches at a hospital, returned briefly in right field, and was sidelined from catching for at least a week. Jim Reitter started in Hale’s place.
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Lakers Bulls playoff tilt resumes in Chicago clash
The Lakers aim to sweep the Bulls as they renew their series in Chicago on Sunday afternoon. Friday in Los Angeles Gail Goodrich scored 29 points including 14 in the final period to spark a 105 95 victory. Wilt Chamberlain added a key fadeaway late as Chicago star Bob Love topped all scorers with 34 points.
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VMI coach lands three year contract after rough season
Virginia Military Institute names basketball coach Mike Schuler to a new three year deal with a pay raise despite a 1-25 record this season. Lt. Gen. George Shell says the pact is a vote of confidence in Schuler's ability. Athletic Director Tom Jaynes notes winning qualities beyond wins.
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Nine advance in tourney at Arthur Clyde Gym
Nine teams moved into the Junior Champ quarterfinals after yesterday and last night’s games at Arthur H. Clyde Gymnasium. Semifinals start Wednesday with the final set for Saturday. four teams qualified in both the A and B leagues including Sabraton defeating Riverside 28 16 in Bantam play.
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Warriors trade for Jim Barnett from Trail Blazers
San Francisco Warriors acquire Jim Barnett from Portland in exchange for three draft selections. The deal includes Portland receiving the second and third picks in this year's NBA draft and an undisclosed pick next year.
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