WVU football recruits show mixed results in signing period
West Virginia University football recruiting cooled after a busy travel period. Coach Bobby Bowden, just back from Atlanta, awaits staff input on final signed letters of intent including Dan Buggs a speedy track star and several Ohio and Pennsylvania players. Kellison longtime football figure dies at 84 in Marlinton.
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WVU stars Mosser sets Pitt Invitational marks in two events
West Virginia All-American Mike Mosser won the 880-yard run in 1 51.8 and the mile in 4 06.9, breaking Pitt Stadium and WVU records respectively. Pitt dominated the meet with 106 2 points, Ohio U second, Cincinnati third, WVU fourth, with other schools in order behind.
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Wet weather dampens top marks at West Coast Relays
In Fresno California the 44th West Coast Relays were hampered by cool drizzle and a damp track, slowing times across events. Notable results included Jeff Matthews setting a college division three mile meet record of 13 56 9 for U S International, Bobby Turner posting a 9 7 in the college 100 for Cal Poly SLO, and Tom Whitten clearing 16 feet in college pole vault with Bert Serrano second at 15 6 for UN Reno. Occidental led the college mile relay with 3 14 1, LA State 3 17 1, UN Reno 3 17 4.
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Haynie Takes Command With Seven Under Par 66
Dallas star Sandra Haynie fired a 66 to extend her 36 hole lead to 11 under par in the Alamo Ladies Open at San Antonio. She posted a 135 total and a six stroke cushion over Peggy Wilson as the tournament advances toward Sunday.
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Coody Holds Slim Lead In Nelson Golf Classic
Masters champion Charles Coody clung to a one stroke edge after three rounds of the Byron Nelson Golf Classic at Preston Trail. He posted a 72 to finish 54 holes at three under par 207, with Homero Blancas, Lee Trevino, and Jack Nicklaus within one shot at 208. Arnold Palmer moved to within two of the lead at 209, while several others trailed.
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Senators trade Epstein Knowles for Mincher Fernandez and reliever
Washington sent Mike Epstein and Donald Knowles to Oakland in exchange for Don Mincher Franz Fernandez and a reliever. The move reshapes both lineups with Epstein and Knowles heading west and Mincher and Fernandez joining the Senators as Oakland acquires pitching depth.
Kodes Upsets Newcombe in Italian Championships Quarterfinals
In Rome at the 28th Italian championships Kodes of Czechoslovakia rallied from a 2-6 deficit to defeat top seed Newcombe 2-6 6-1 7-5 in their quarterfinal match. Earlier Arthur Ashe defeated Roy Emerson 6-4 3-6 6-4 to reach the semifinals.
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Elkins dominates Big Ten track meet sweeping title
Elkins High School won the Big Ten Conference track and field championship with 97 points, Morgantown runnerup with 35, East Fairmont third with 29, and Philip Barbour fourth with 25. Individual leaders included Peanuts Wings of Elkins with a 15 point haul on multiple events and Morgantown’s Jim Horse winning the high jump.
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Cubs Blank Expos 3-0 in Ken Holtzman Three-Hitter
Joe Pepitone belted a two run homer in the sixth as the Chicago Cubs shut out the Montreal Expos 3-0 behind pitcher Ken Holtzman. Pepitone also hit his fourth homer of the season after Glenn Beckett reached on an error. The Cubs added a third run in the seventh when Ron Santo doubled and scored on Danny Breeden's sacrifice.
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Syracuse names coach for track at SU
Alan Bonney, 24, becomes head coach of Syracuse University track program after serving as acting coach due to Bob Grieve illness and retirement. Athletic director James Decker announced the appointment Saturday. Bonney previously stepped in when Grieve fell ill, leading the team during the interim period.
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Local Speedway Cancels Races At Morgantown Track
Stock car racing at Morgantown Speedway was cancelled last night due to wet grounds. Officials plan another program to be announced.
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Power shines as Ohio State wallops reserves in spring game
Ohio State, coming off a Rose Bowl upset, showed depth by beating the reserves 42-13 in the spring game at Ohio Stadium. Senior quarterback Don Lamka led the first team to a 21-6 edge in the first half as scouts from Iowa watched among the crowd of 000.
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Braves Clubber Giants in Five-Run Eighth Rally
Atlanta Braves rally for five runs in the eighth inning to beat San Francisco 5-2. Clete Boyer slugged a first of the year for a two-run homer, followed by Hank Aaron’s three-run shot on the first pitch after Dusty Baker and Ralph Garr singles. Aaron’s 12th homer of the year and 604th of his career capped the burst. Willie Mays and Ken Henderson each homered for the Giants.
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Hill wins International Trophy at Silverstone in comeback
Graham Hill, 42, captures a popular victory in the International Trophy Race at Silverstone marking his first major Formula One win since a 1969 US crash. Chris Amon finishes second in a Matra and Emerson Fittipaldi third in a Lotus. Jackie Stewart crashes on lap two after dominating early but escapes unharmed.
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Likely Preakness field narrows to a dozen or less
The field for the Preakness at Pimlico next Saturday could include at most 12 three year olds. Canonero II and the Derby runners Jim French Bold Reason and Eastern Fleet are definite starters along with Sound Off Executioner Limit To Reason and other probables like Salem Vegas Vic Your Excellency Leematt Hardy Life and Northfields. Trainer Juan Arias plans to work Canonero II five furlongs Sunday.
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