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Newspaper

The Mountain Statesman

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1976

Page

7

North-South all star football practice opens in Institute WV

The North and South high school all star teams began two weeks of workouts at West Virginia State College in Institute to prepare for the July 3 game. John Chmara leads the South with assistants Tom Farrell Fred Taylor and Bob Zopp while Wayne Jamison chairs the North with aides Larry Burner Mike Hayden and John Mazzei.

State Coaches Association Charleston Lions Club John Chmara Bluefield Tom Farrell Fred Taylor Ravenswood Bob Zopp Greenbrier East Wayne Jamison Bridgeport High School Larry Burner Bridgeport Mike Hayden Parkersburg South John Mazzei Clarksburg Liberty

UCLA Teen Taygan Opens Wimbledon Against Arthur Ashe

Ferdi Taygan from UCLA, a Framingham native, faced defending champion Arthur Ashe on Wimbledon Center Court in front of about 17,000 fans. The teenager’s first British appearance came with high expectations after uneven recent form.

Wimbledon England Ferdi Taygan Ucla Arthur Ashe Taygan Framingham Mass Britain

Arizona wins College World Series title in 7-1 final

Arizona pitcher Bob Chaulk key to the Wildcats' first national title in any sport as they rout Eastern Michigan 7-1 in the College World Series final. Coach Jerry Kindall praised Chaulk for throwing strikes, helping Arizona overcome a No. 2 season tag and beat cross-state rival Arizona State in Omaha.

Omaha Neb Arizona Press Bob Chaulk Jerry Kindall Chaulk Wildcats Arizona Arizona State Eastern Michigan

Final round pushed to next Sunday at Tygart Lake tourney

Rain and U S Open telecast force cancellation of the final round of the Fathers Day Flue Tournament at Tygart Lake Country Club. Opening round leaders Kalo and Steadman each shot 77 as the field settled into three flights with scores ranging from 80 to 107. A Thursday mens twosome event tees off at 1 p.m. with a $2 entry, while the final round now scheduled for 1 p.m. Sunday.

Plymouth Ind JoAnne Carner Pat Bradley Westford Mass Debbie Austin West Palm Beach Fla Carner Plymouth Country Club Grafton Tygart Lake Country Club Club Activities Jay Kalo Kalo Dick Steadman Dick Hathaway Bruce Haislip Rand McKinney Bob Harman Joe Knight Terry Knight Chick Bennett Jr Paul Nestor Bill Hill Bud Harman Tom Harman Ed Williams Glenn Harman Frank Faulkner Chick Bennett Sr

Phillies Pound Reds 6-1 in decisive win

The Phillies defeat the defending World Series champions Reds 6-1 to clinch the three game series as manager Danny Ozark praises his club. Ron Reed fanned key hitters with bases loaded, while Jim Kaat added a batters’ night for Philadelphia. Giants top Mets 9-2 and Expos edge Dodgers 5-4 as other NL games unfold with Padres, Braves also posting wins.

Cincinnati Reds Philadelphia Phillies Phillies Reds Philadelphia Danny Ozark Sparky Anderson Cincinnati Ron Reed Reed Tony Perez Johnny Bench Ken Griffey Pittsburgh Pirates Houston Astros San Francisco Giants New York Mets Montreal Expos Los Angeles Dodgers San Diego Padres St. Louis Cardinals Atlanta Braves Chicago Cubs Ollie Brown Brown Doug Flynn Dan Driessen Flynn Pete Rose Jim Kaat

Babashoff Leads U S Swimmers At Trials In Long Beach

Shirley Babashoff dominates U S trials as the 19 year old from Fountain Valley eyes seven Olympic events. She owns four American freestyle records and won the 100 meter freestyle in 56.96 seconds. Relays feature Jill Sterkel Kim Peyton Wendy Bogliolli as teammates across sprint events and the 400 free relay.

Long Beach Calif Shirley Babashoff America Fountain Valley U.S Shirley Jill Sterkel Hacienda Heights Kim Peyton Portland Ore Wendy Bogliolli Ocean City Paul Hartloff Santa Barbara

Gambling study: illegal bets reach five billion dollars

Americans wager about 22.4 billion annually with five billion bet illegally on horses, sports, numbers or casino games. University of Michigan researchers for the National Gambling Commission report 61 percent of adults placed any bets in the past two years and hearings will review the study amid estimates ranging from 29 to 39 billion to 500 billion annually.

Washington National Gambling Commission Institute For Social Research University of Michigan The Gambling Commission United States Commission On Justice Department John Scarne Commission

Baseball Standings and Monday Schedule Highlights

Standings show Houston with Andujar 24 and Atlanta with Moret 22, Los Angeles Ray 3 at Cincinnati Zachry 2, New York Koosman 6 5 at St Louis McGlothen 56, San Francisco Montefusco 7 5 at San Diego Freisieben 5 1. Monday games include Boston at Baltimore Garland 6 0, Cleveland Eckersley 3 5 at New York Figueroa 7 4, Detroit Runge 53 at Milwaukee Siaton 4, Chicago Barrios 12 at Kansas City Splittortz 66, Minnesota Goldr 73 at California Ross 48, Texas Blyleven 48 at Oakland Mitchell 3 3.

Houston Andujar Atelanta Moret Los Angeles Ray Cincinnati Zachry New York Koosman St Louis McGlothen San Francisco Montefusco San Diego Freisieben Boston Tlant Balimore Garland Cleveland Eckersley Figueroa Detroit Runle Milwaukee Siaton Chicago Barrios Kansas City Splittortz Minnesota Goldr California Ross Texas Blyleven Oak Tend Mitchell National Ague En Phila Chicago St Louis Montreal Atlanta Nw San Franso Philadelphia Atttsburgh Atlanta Chicago A. St Louis Pittsburgh Philadelphi Cincinnati Warthen Philadelphia Underwood Baltimore Oakland

Baseball season leaders by league batting and pitching

National League leaders include McBride St Louis .349 and Rose Cincinnati 57 runs with Foster and Schmidt. Kingman New York hit 23 homers. Morgan Cincinnati 48 RBIs. Stolen bases feature Cedeno and Morgan. American League leaders show Brett Kansas City .345, Otis Kansas City 50 RBIs, May 13 homers, Patek 34 steals. Top pitchers list Jones San Diego and Matlack New York with sub 3.00 ERAs. Seaver New York leads 94 strikeouts.

National League McBride G.foster Cin A.oliver Pgh Morgan Griffey Rose Schmidt Phi Chi T.perez Kingman Garvey Buckner Cardenal Montanez Madlock Zisk G.maddox Winfield Cedeno Hin Gin Brock Lopes R.jones Matlack Kaat Lonborg Alcala Stanhouse Mon Reed Zachry Seaver J.richard Hun Montefusco Misrsmith Atl P.niekro LePlore Del McRae G.brett Bostock Min Lynn Ben Otis R.white Hargrove Tex B.bell Cle LeFlore Det Rivers North Oak Burroughs Chambliss Munson L-May Bal Mayberry Youbles—Carty D-Evans Bsn Howell Garner Paquette L.may Ustrzemski Rice W.campbell J.brown Kern Fitzmorris Goltz Ryan Cal Tanana Blyleven Leonard Jenkins Hunter

Indians outlast Royals in 11-8 win

The Cleveland Indians defeated the Kansas City Royals 11-8 as they extend a strong run to eight wins in 10 games led by Ray Fosse with four RBIs and Rico Carty homering. New York holds a seven game edge over Cleveland as both chase the pace in the AL standings.

Cleveland Indians Baltimore Orioles Indians Kansas City Royals New York Yankees Orioles Texas Rangers Yankees Chicago White Sox Boston Red Sox California Angels Oakland A's Milwaukee Brewers Detroit Tigers Minnesota Twins New York Cleveland Yankee Stadium Kansas City Royals Jim Bibby Ray Fosse Rico Carty Rangers Mike Cuellar Texas Gaylord Perry Perry Brooks Robinson Dave Duncan Cuellar Sox Thurman Munson Ken Brett White Sox

Finley files suit against Kuhn over star players sale

Oakland owner Charles C. Finley plans a multi million dollar action in California to challenge Commissioner Bowie Kuhn over the voided sale of three star players. Finley’s attorney Neil Papiano cites four or five causes of action seeking damages near ten million and an injunction, with proceedings likely in state or federal court. The case follows prior Seitz rulings and involves the Major League Players Association weighing joining Finley. The New York Yankees, owners of Vida Blue, also plan to pursue action against Kuhn this week.

NEW York Charles C. Finley Oakland Bowie Kuhn Finley Neil Papiano Los Angeles Kuhn Papiano California Catfish Hunter Peter Seitz Hunter California Court of Appeals Baseball Seitz Federal Supreme Court Major League Players Association Marvin Miller Players Association Dick Moss New York Yankees Vida Blue

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