Braxton Aims for Degree Amid NFL Dreams At WVU
West Virginia star Jim Braxton, an All-America back and tight end, is pursuing a spring degree with a heavy load of 20 hours after carrying 18. From Connellsville, Pa., he expects to join the Buffalo Bills in the pros but plans to finish education first. Braxton, known for hard-hitting play, says a degree matters as much as a pro contract.
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Monzon Retains World Title With Third Round TKO
Argentine champion Carlos Monzon retained the world middleweight title in Monte Carlo when Nino Benvenuti’s manager threw in the towel in the third round. Monzon had knocked Benvenuti down twice, the Italian being saved by the bell before the finish.
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Mountaineer Basketball Classic Names Three Visiting Teams
West Virginia announced the second Mountaineer Basketball Classic will feature Columbia, Northwestern and Rutgers as visiting teams. The two day event is set for December 10 and 11 at the WVU Coliseum with 7 and 9 pm start times.
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Dampier carries Colonels to 129 125 OT win over Stars
Louie Dampier scored the final four points to lift the Kentucky Colonels to a 129 125 overtime victory over the Utah Stars and tie the ABA championship series at two games each. He forced a turnover, hit a key eight foot shot, and drew two critical fouls as Utah faded in the final minute.
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Awards dinner to honor West Virginia athletes tonight
About 450 people including Gov Arch Moore and Mrs Moore are expected at Morgantown for the 25th Victory Awards Dinner in the Mountainlair ballroom sponsored by the State Sports Writers Association. Principal speaker is Carroll H Cooke of ABC TV Sports. Six Old-Timers will be inducted into the State Sports Hall of Fame and other athletes and coaches will be honored. Some tickets remain at 7.50 each.
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Harrick to throw out first ball on May 31
Steve Harrick, retired WVU coach, will throw the first ball May 31 in Morgantown as the Dominion Post Day is observed in Pittsburgh. The Pirates meet the Cubs at 11 a.m. at Three Rivers Stadium with six busloads from Morgantown.
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Canadiens fight back start after two losses in finals
Montreal captain Jean Beliveau, an 18-year veteran, says the Canadiens can rebound after trailing Chicago two games to none in the Stanley Cup finals. He recalls nine cup wins and past comebacks, noting the 1966 series when Montreal fell behind 2–0 before winning four straight.
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Umpires Clinic Set for Marilla Recreation Center
A baseball umpires and scorekeepers clinic will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at the Marilla Recreation Center. Commissioner Steve Harrick is scheduled to attend this instructional meeting.
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West Virginia signs quarterback recruit from North Carolina
WVU athletics announced Brad Goree of Marion North Carolina signed a national letter of intent. Goree a 6 0 senior passed for about 2000 yards with 3 TDs and had a 58 percent completion rate. He also punted 42 yards per attempt and kicked 35 extra points. Goree runs 40 in 4.7 seconds and plays baseball as a pitcher. He is the 29th high school senior recruited by WVU as of the signing.
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Oliva lifts AL batting lead with four hits and homer
Tony Oliva boosted his American League average to .395 with four hits including a three run homer as the Minnesota Twins crushed the Washington Senators 9 to 2 in Bloomington. Jim Kaat allowed 10 hits but benefited from 17 Minnesota hits to earn his third win in four decisions. Cardenas Oliva and Rod Carew sparked a 1-0 third inning rally with consecutive singles.
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Warriors trade Jo Lucas for Cazzie Russell
SAN FRANCISCO UPI The San Francisco Warriors swap veteran forward Jo Lucas to the New York Knickerbockers for Cazzie Russell in a straight player deal. Lucas stands 6-8 and is an eight year NBA veteran. Russell, listed 6-4, has averaged over 13 points per game across the past five seasons.
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