Pirates Split with Expos After Frustration Flare Tamed
Pittsburgh defeated Montreal 7-4 in the opener to extend a six game win streak before a 6-3 loss in the nightcap. Chuck Tanner vented his anger by tossing shoes in his office as the Pirates slipped another half game behind the first place Cubs in the NL East. Al Oliver homered twice, and Rediscovered form by Ed Ott and Rennie Stennett helped in game one while Bill Robinson and Sam Mejias provided key hits in game two before Montreal surged in the eighth inning to seal the comeback. Tony Perez hit a pivotal two run shot to tie game in the eighth and Warren Cromartie delivered the decisive two run single. Gossage earned the win in game one and took a blown save in game two.
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Reset for August Kalo-FNB tourney rained out
GRAFTON This past weekend's fast-pitch softball tourney hosted by Kalo Motors First National Bank of Grafton was postponed due to heavy rain on Saturday. The round robin event with five teams from Grafton Parkersburg Rosemont Fairmont and Charles Town was scrapped. plans shift to late August for a restart.
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Cignetti cautions on freshman recruit expectations
West Virginia University coach Frank Cignetti told a Charleston civic club that fans should not expect miracles from prize freshman running back Robert Alexander. He said the young back will need time and adjustments, stressing the jump from junior college to college football is significant.
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Dodgers hold try-out camp at St. Francis High
Dodgers conduct a try-out camp at Father Flynn Field on Saturday July 2 starting at 9 30 a m with registration at 9 a m. Emphasis on natural ability in running throwing hitting and fielding. Players in the American Legion program need written permission. Jm Garland West Virginia big league scout will supervise.
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Baseball Standings and Weekend Scores Across Leagues
Baseball standings show New York leading the American League East with Boston and Toronto close behind. Weekend results include New York defeating Boston 5 1 and Baltimore 5 3 over Toronto 2 1. National League results include Chicago, Pittsburgh, and Cincinnati posting several wins with varying scores across multiple games.
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Mountaineers edged by Oklahoma City in AAU junior finals
In Huntington West Virginia the Mountaineers led 66 62 with four minutes left but Oklahoma City powered back to a 76 74 victory in the AAU 15 and 16 year olds tournament final at Memorial Fieldhouse. Price of Huntington sparked a late rally but fell short as Oklahoma City clinched the title.
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West Virginia
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Armstrong
Eric Gathers
To Be
Larry Watson
Price
Jeff Schneider
Clarksburg
Washington Irving
Carew eyes .400 as batting pace rises in 1977 surge
Minnesota star Rod Carew batted .409 with six four hit games this season and 175 total bases leading the majors. He drove in six runs in a 19 12 win over Chicago, hinting a September shot at .400 while manager Gene Mauch backs him as the sport’s premier hitter.
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Ted Williams
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St. Louis
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Sam Crawford
Twins
Gene Mauch
West Virginia District 50 cycling champ Ray Dilley wins
Ray Dilley of Huntington captained the 105 mile senior men race for District 50 victory in Hinton West Virginia marking the federation sanctioned start for seven age brackets. The top riders earn spots in the U S cycling finals in Seattle July 18 with district champion Curt Messer praising Dilley for a strong late surge. Junior men winner Stuart Pitt of Princeton completed 68 miles in 3 hours 30 minutes.
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Princeton
Modern Woodmen Plans Education Savings Education
Modern Woodmen outlines education savings plans and insurance options through a streamlined program. Details cover policy benefits, contribution options, and member eligibility for saving plans linked to educational funding.
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