Semi pro clash as Clarksburg Red Raiders host Buffalo Geminis
Clarksburg Bridgeport Red Raiders open their first season against the Twin City Geminis of Buffalo, New York at Bridgeport High School Stadium. The Geminis boast a five year unbeaten run and top east rankings, posing a stiff test for coach Billy Joe Mantooth. Season tickets cost 25 dollars, adults 3 dollars per game, 1.50 for under 12. Grafton residents can buy via Lester Lafferty at 265-1403. The Red Raiders’ 12 game schedule runs 10 home Saturdays, with two road games to finish. Promos include WVU sports info items and posters sent from Morgantown.
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Bobcat camp to host Trailblazer Wally Walker in Buckhannon
Wally Walker forward for the Portland Trailblazers and former Virginia MVP of the 1976 ACC tournament will appear at the third annual Bobcat Basketball camp on Wesleyan’s campus. Camp runs July 5-9 and July 12-16 with guest coaches Buzz Ridl Fred Taylor and Brad Davis. Coach Gary Hess invites area coaches and players to attend.
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Wally Walker
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University of Virginia
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Pitt
Buzz Ridl
Ohio State
Fred Taylor
Los Angeles Laker
Brad Davis
Gary Hess
West Virginia
Tim Brinkley
Jefferson County
Don Nuckols
Mullens
Charles Elkins
Hamlin
Jim Wilkinson
Abington
WVU Tickets Still Available for Away Games in 1977
West Virginia University reports season ticket sales near a sellout. 6500 away tickets were sent to Maryland for Sept 17 in College Park, with expectations of up to 10000 WVU fans. Three more 1977 dates include Oct 8 Band Day vs Temple, Oct 15 Homecoming vs Boston College, and Nov 12 Mountaineer Day. Tickets via Athletic Ticket Office in Morgantown.
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Tennessee girls hoop rule change debated in court
In Cincinnati the 6th U S Circuit Court of Appeals discussed a lower court ruling to switch Tennessee school girl basketball from a divided to a full court style. Victoria Cape of Oak Ridge argued the current system hinders learning and college opportunities, while attorney Mostoller urged parity with boys sports.
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Oak Ridge
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Ms. Mosteller
Best Orioles 7 4 Bosox blast homers in win
Boston's hitters powered past Baltimore as Carlton Fisk and Jim Rice homered, extending the Red Sox to a major league record with 29 homers in eight games. Palmer noted fatigue in the seventh as Boston surged to 74 4 over the Orioles, while other AL results included Yankees 12 Tigers 11 and Indians 7 Jays 5 in 12 innings.
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Toronto
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Chicago
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Milwaukee
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Kansas City
Seattle
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Minnesota
Jimmy
Yankee
Paul Blair
Bucky Dent
Graig Nettles
Indians
Jays
Jim Norris
Frank Duffy
Rico Carty
Stanky Debut Headlines Rangers Comeback Victory
Eddie Stanky, new Texas Rangers manager, praised his players after a 10-8 comeback win in Minnesota. The 59-year-old former college coach signed through 1978, saying he still craves the majors after nine years at the University of South Alabama. He reflected on past managerial jobs with the White Sox and Cardinals and noted his caution about long smiles in the big leagues.
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Dickie
New York
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