Richmond Dominates WVU Errors In Narrow Win
Richmond capitalized on West Virginia miscues to build a early 7-0 lead and force punts. WVU answered with a 33-yard field goal, a late first-half TD, and a second-half drive but failed near the goal line, while Richmond extended a late half lead with Pat Kelly interceptions and Bob Allen sprinting 21 yards for a score. The Mountaineers finally reached the Richmond three in a key possession but could not convert.
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Fiorante Flips to Owens for TD on Fourth Down
Fiorante connected a three yard pass to Owens for a touchdown with 8:47 left in the third period. Richmond then answered by driving 80 yards in 13 plays for its fourth score. Allen's running and other plays kept the march going.
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Spider offense dominates Mountaineers in Richmond win
Richmond tops West Virginia 35 17 as Woods gains 131 yards on 23 carries and Buggs adds 111 on four end around runs. Smith leads Richmond with two key scores while WVU struggles to stay unbeaten and eyes a next game against Penn State at University Park.
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Mountaineers fall in Richmond as six WVU interceptions doom bid
West Virginia loses 38 17 at Richmond as six WVU passes are intercepted and miss chances near the goal line. Despite outgaining the Spiders 421 to 366, WVU’s defense creates turnovers, while Penn State and Miami road tests loom.
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WVU Jayvees Beat Pitt 27 6 for Second Win
WVU junior varsity football defeated Pitt jayvees 27-6 in AMBRIDGE PA to improve to 2-2 with one game left. Kirk Lewis and Ray Hernan combined for two WVU scores while Barry Hardy added two rushing TDs.
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Bowden cites goal line failure in WVU loss to Richmond
West Virginia coach Bobby Bowden blamed the 14 3 defeat on missed scoring chances at the goal line. Richmond, led by coach Frank Jones, improved to 6 0 with a strong defensive effort and opportunistic interceptions. Bowden cited inexperience and inconsistency as key factors in failing to punch in touchdowns.
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Reggie Jackson lifts A's to 3-1 win over Mets
Reggie Jackson hit two two out doubles driving in the two runs and Oakland beat New York 3-1 to force a seventh game of the World Series. Jim Hunter earned the win with 7 1 3 innings. Rollie Fingers and Darold Knowles held the Mets in check as Oakland tied the series.
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