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Newspaper

The Mountain Statesman

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1976

Page

9

Philip-Barbour Opens 1976-77 Season Versus Notre Dame

Philip Barbour hosts Clarksburg Notre Dame in an 8 p.m. season opener as coach Russell Wagner confronts injuries and a shortened pre-season schedule amid a rebuilding Colts squad led by senior Dave Bolyard and Kirk Gombos.

James Barger Philippi Tad Philip-Barbour High School Russell Wagner Clarksburg Notre Dame Philip Barbour Wagner Colts Sam Casalinuova Don Jones Jones Mark Stemple Stemple Dave Bolyard Bolyard Kirk Gombos Gombos Dave Mayle Fred Nestor Colt Mayle Letterman Sandy Mike Baker Darren Smith Dave Summerfield Ted Norris Tim Wilfong Jim Green Greg Spencer Todd Daugherty Brian Smith Doug Brady Fred Harris Mike Criss Rod Shaver Marion County Armory West Fairmont Polar Bears

Canuck coach may fire himself after 7-3 loss

Canucks coach Phil Maloney, also GM, loses patience after a 7-3 defeat to the Detroit Red Wings. Vancouver has won eight of 33 games and sits last in the Smythe Division. Maloney says the next game at Minnesota is critical and could determine his future.

Phil Maloney Vancouver Canucks Canucks Detroit Red Wings Maloney Minnesota North Stars Minnesota Vancouver NHL Philadelphia Flyers Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Billy Reay Buffalo Sabres New York Rangers Boston Bruins St. Louis Blues Pittsburgh Penguins Cleveland Barons World Hockey Association Minnesota Fighting Saints Indianapolis Racers San Diego Mariners Edmonton Oilers

First 1,000 yard back Beattie Feathers makes NFL mark

The column recalls Beattie Feathers as the NFL’s first 1,000 yard rusher in 1934, gaining 1,004 yards on 101 carries for a 9.9 average. It notes his career highs afterward and contrasts with later football history. It also briefly discusses Rozelle's contract extension and league politics.

Pete Rozelle NFL Rozelle Scott Breeze Reidsville N.C Beattie Feathers Chicago Bears University of Tennessee Beattie

Trade talk hints at Griese to Rams for next season

Murray Olderman notes potential Dolphins to Rams trade involving Bob Griese as Miami seeks youth in Don Strock while Los Angeles pursues a proven leader. The columnist invites readers to send questions for his future columns.

Bob Griese Miami Dolphins Los Angeles Rams Dolphins Don Strock Rams Cincinnati Coy Bacon Cincinnati Bengals Bacon Bengals San Diego Blitz Pittsburgh

Bearcat Numbers and Player Roster Summary

The list presents Bearcat numbers and players including Mike Ware Ron Moran Eddie Bolyard Jodey Lambert Mark Hulley Rich Daugherty Tony Robinson Jay Smith Tim Foley Rich Harbert Greg LePera Bobby Wood Larry Harton Marty Bolyard and Mark McDougal across senior and sophomore classes. Team roster details show class levels and jersey numbers.

Mike Ware Ron Moran Eddie Bolyard Jodey Lambert Mark Hulley Rich Daugherty Tony Robinson Jay Smith Tim Foley Rich Harbert Greg LePera Bobby Wood Larry Harton Marty Bolyard Mark McDougal

West Virginia coach’s assistant heads to Texas Christian

Morgantown reports John Lomsky and Greg Williams, WVU coaching staff members under Frank Cignetti, will join Texas Christian University under F.A Dye. Lomsky to coach tight ends and tackles, Wilson to join Dye’s defense.

Morgantown W.va West Virginia University Texas John Lomsky Frank Cignetti Texas Christian University F.A Dye Greg Williams Cignetti WVU Dye Pittsburgh Lomsky TCU

Bingo lifts Cavaliers in one sided rise from bench

Bobby Smith nicknamed Bingo sparked Cleveland with eight straight baskets as the Cavaliers beat Indiana 111-105 for their first win in six NBA games. Smith finished with 17 points and energized the lineup, while Indiana coach Bobby Leonard praised the club's shooting and performance. In other games Kansas City Kings beat New York Nets 100-90 and Houston Rockets defeated Atlanta Hawks 118-107.

Bobby Smith Bingo Cleveland Bill Fitch Cavaliers Indiana Pacers Smith National Basketball Association Fitch Indiana Bobby Leonard Kansas City Kings New York Nets Houston Rockets Atlanta Hawks

Barboursville cagers play road season without home court

Barboursville High School basketball faces a homeless season as no gym is ready. The Pirates will travel for almost every game and practice at various sites including Milton, the Field House in Huntington, and a chute parking lot. Coach Bill Ray notes the loss of key players and the late season start complicates their debut against Ashtabula.

Barboursville High School Pirates West Virginia Barboursville Bill Ray Milton Field House Huntington Ray Steve Dillon Ritchie Boyd Neal Johnson Ashtamdype Hwever Paden City Wildcats Bob Burton Magnolia High School New Martinsville Burton Martinsville Magnolia Coa Charlie) Toth

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