WVU basketball outlook and staff moves for 1971-72 season
West Virginia eyes as many as 20 wins with a strong returning core led by Wil Robinson and a home-heavy 15 game schedule at the Coliseum and Charleston. The 1971-72 plan features tougher opponents slashed from the lineup, hopes for large box office success, and a possible NCAA Regional bid. coach Sonny Moran navigates roster, scheduling, and venue strategy while Ben Lusk departs for a state mining role.
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West Virginia
Sonny Moran
Donnie Allison Leads Indy 500 Qualifiers in Record Pace
Donnie Allison topped a 13-car field in Indianapolis as the 500 pace set a record with a 171.903 mph four lap average. Qualifiers included George Snider Roger McCluskey Wally Dallenbach Johnny Rutherford Sam Sessions Larry Dickson John Mahler Steve Krisiloff Denny Zimmerman George Follmer and Jim McElreath as the field nears the 33-car lineup after Saturday's runs.
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Indianapolis
Ind
UPI
Donnie Allison
Hueytown
Ala
Allison
Alabama
New York
Peter Revson
Jim McElreath
Arlington Tex
California
George Snider
Bakersfield
Calif
Roger McCluskey
Tucson
Ariz
Wally Dallenbach
East Brunswick
George Follmer
Arcadia
McElreath
Track summaries from Charleston meet list scores and times
UPI Team scoring results from Charleston West Virginia show Mount Hope leading with 27 points and multiple schools like Ceredo Renova, Poca, Farmington and Hamlin in the top standings. Individuals set marks in sprints jumps and relays with records noted for Mount Hope and Williamstown.
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Charleston
W. Va
Mount Hope
Aunouned
Ceredo-Renova i
Arenes
Poca
Farmington i
Ice
Hamlin
Oceana
Gilmere Monington
New Martinsville
Dodds
Berkeley Springs
Clarksburg
Roosevelt- Ak
Gary
Wahama
Guyan Valley
Muliens
Williamstown
Rey
Matewan
St. Marys
Musselman
Pineville
Duval
Shepherdstown
Pease
Hampshire
Buffington
Ravenswood
Isabel
Roberson
Pryor
Riley
Philpot
Smith
Mullens
Lemley
Wilbur
Robinson
Barrack
Rhodes
Ridgeley
Davi
Tim Seraven
Hardee
Hines
Butcher
Gilmer
Vankirk
Bird
Graham
Farmington
Miller
Stewart
Low Hurdies
Rogers
Mannington
Seibert
Terry Lett
Roberts
Lewis
Roosevelt - Wilson
Kofor
Phillips
Huffman
DeFazio
Reeves
Hardman
Black
Marine
G. Watts
Ceredo-Kenova
Pi Ee Williamstown
Gessler
Doddin
Ecoyasas
Ross
Merritt
Doddridge
Stevens
Guyan
Boros Takes Narrow Lead In Colonial Golf Championship
Julius Boros fired a 67 in windy conditions to move one stroke ahead of rivals in the Colonial National Invitation at Fort Worth. Canadian George Knudson faltered as Boros steadied with birdies on the opening and near the finish, while Dave Stockton saw his hopes vanish.
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Fort Worth
Tex
UPI
Julius Boros
George Knudson
Boros
Colonial Country Club
Knudsen
Dave Stockton
Larry Zi
Mamero Blancas
Fred Marti
Jack
John Seenarey
Ron Cerrado
His Rodgers
Lee Trevino
Ben Crenshaw
Bert Yancey
Bob Rosburg
Bert Greene
Sanders
Gene Littler
Jerry Sunsee
Saul Momeruik LA
Dick Cott
Rod Sf
Cougar II Captures Rich Californian Stakes at Hollywood
Versatile Cougar II trailed most of the race then surged in the final turn to win Hollywood Park’s 18th Californian Stakes. The event offered $138,600 in purse money.
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Inglewood, Calif
UPI
Charleston Wins Triple A Track Crown In State Meet
Charleston Mountain Lions overcome Beckley after a late rally to win the Class AAA state track title. Beckley finishes second as St Albans and Parkersburg follow. multiple records set and a tied mark noted in the final standings with Tyson and Smith leading sprint and distance events.
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Charleston
W. Va
Pritt
Mountain Lions
Beckley
St. Albana
Parkersburg
Potter
Jones
Tyson
A Albans
Huntington
Beckley Jennings
Poindexter
Reid
Toest Alben Albans
Greenbrier A
Oe - Gai
Sogutere
Kenowem Phase
Winans
Bors
Little League season opens Monday in Morgantown
Morgantown's Little League season runs through late July with opening ceremonies at First Ward Park and Suncrest Kiwanis Field. County baseball commissioner Steve Harrick will throw the first ball at First Ward, while Bob Edwards presides at Suncrest Kiwanis. The opening A and B league games feature Elks Club, Wilson's Chevrolet, Civitan, Citizens, First National Bank, Kiwanis, IOOF, Knights of Columbus, and multiple local teams with a full week schedule at Marilla, First Ward, and Suncrest Kiwanis fields.
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Steve Harrick
West Virginia University
First Ward Park
Elks Club
Wilson
Chevrolet
Suncrest- Kiwanis Field
Bob Edwards
Civitan
Suncrest- Kiwanis
First National Bank
Kiwanis
Marilla
IOOF
Knights of Columbus
First
Ward
Loving's
Sanitary
Elks’ Club
Wilson Chevrolet
Sterling
Lewis Trucking
Horton Ford
Rotary
le Richter
Volkswagen
Richter
Suncrest-Kiwanis
Oates Tel-O-Dine
Lions
FNB
Citizens
Tel-O-Dine
Farmers’ and Merchants
Federal Order of Police
F&m
Pickett's Laundry
FOP
West Virginia Basketball Announces 1971 72 Schedule
West Virginia University unveils a 24 game 1971 72 schedule with 15 at home in the Coliseum and one in Charleston. New opponents include Navy Manhattan UC Irvine East Carolina Bucknell Lafayette William and Mary and Richmond. Mountaineer Classic features Columbia Northwestern Rutgers. Wil Robinson leads a talented lineup as Sonny Moran enters his third season.
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North Carolina State
Syracuse
Rutgers
Coliseum
Virginia
Charleston
Navy
Manhattan
West Virginia
Red Brown
Civic Center
University of California At Irvine
East Carolina
Bucknell
Lafayette
William & Mary
Richmond
Mountaineers
Sonny Moran
Davidson
Pitt
Wil Robinson
U of Calternia
Irvine
Nome
Columbia
Kiertenahern
Dan
Pilt
Penn State
Virginia Tech
George Washington
Notre Dame
Hmond
Furman
TePenn State
Play to begin in Babe Ruth season opener in Suncrest
Steve Harrick and Red McGinnis will throw out the first balls as Milan Pharmaceuticals meets Chico's Dairy at 5 15 p m to start Suncrest Babe Ruth. Schedule calls University Foodland vs Wednesday Suburban Lanes vs Chico's Milan vs UCT Friday Suburban Lanes vs University Foodland. Morgantown American Legion baseball opens at Flynn Field with Clyde Selby announcing.
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Steve Harrick
William V
McGinnis
Suncrest
Harrick
West Virginia University
Milan Pharmaceuticals
Chico
Monte Shearer
University Foodland
Chico's
Ursda
Milan
UCT
Morgantown
American Legion
Flynn Field
Clyde Selby
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Dominion-Post
Ron Rittenhouse
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