Virginia Sports Year 1971 Shows Ups and Downs Across Scene
A review of 1971 Virginia athletics highlights a pro division crown and a national college runner up in basketball, two bowls in football, a Virginia Squires first season, and strong showings from Old Dominion, Washington and Lee, Lynchburg, Norfolk State, Roanoke, VCU, and high school powers. The piece notes coaching changes at Virginia Tech, Virginia, and VMI, Richmond's Spiders reclaiming the Southern Conference title, and standout players such as Barry Parkhill Don Strock Phil Mosser Dennis Cambal Kent Merritt and others shaping a busy year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia Athletics
Evansville
Washington and Lee's
Generals
Lynchburg
Hornets
Norfolk State
Spartans
Roanoke
Maroons
Virginia Commonwealth
Rams
Barry Parkhill
Virginia
Cavaliers
South Carolina
Maggie Walker
Chatham
Luray
Bulldogs
Charlie Coffey
Virginia Tech
Don Lawrence
Bob Thalman
Virginia Military
Coffey
Tech
Lawrence
Thulman
VMI
Frank Jones
Spiders
William and Mary
Lou Holtz
Indians
Phil Mosser
Dennis Cambal
David Knight
Holtz
N.C. State
Toledo
Orlando
Fla
Knight
Don Strock
Barry Smith
Kent Merritt
Hampden-Sydney
Tigers
Virginia State
Trojans
Bridgeport
Morgan State
CIAA
Mogul Skiing Tips From Crested Butte Expert
Director Hobel Straubhaar of Crested Butte Ski School explains moguls as bumps of varied size and shows how to turn on top by twisting feet downhill and planting the pole. He notes uneven terrain, leg use, and easy sneaky turns across ski areas including Crested Butte.
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Robel Straubhaar
Crested Butte
Colo
Alps
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Local Duckpin League Scores Heat Up Across Multiple Matches
Tuesday results show Newcomers 2 1 over Holiday Inn East and Dr James Health Club 2 1 over Hubcaps in Health Center play. Individual leaders include Loy 129 and Crider 136 while Easter 432 in Mixed Doubles leads. Ralph Curry tops Men s Triples with 434 and Pin Busters total 1237.
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Holiday Inn East
Dr. James Health’Club
Hubcaps
Pinettes
LaMar Sloan Ford
Goode & Johnson Insurance
Sleepers
Allegheny Freight
Jean Loy
Louise Armstrong
Mary Crider
Mary Shenk
Grants Bush
Eugene Easter
Virginia Vance
Ralph Curry
Jack DuVall
Kenny Pitta
Roy Bly
Don Martin
Artie Kiracore
Joe Zimmerman
Pin Busters
B & M Market
Kraker Jax
Roadrunners
Royal Crown Cola
Cellerettes
Earl’s Esso
Pat Lee
Betty Davis
Mary Coffelt
James Health Club
Leggett’s
Civitan Christmas Basketball Finales and High School Wrestling
Readable items show Handley High School finals and James Wood facing James in Madison for wrestling. Tournament notes include Thursday schedule and area school athletics.
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Civitan
Handley High School
Lane Downs Albemarle in Tight 40-36 Win
Lane defeated cross-town rival Albemarle 40 to 36 in a defensive battle on the road last night.
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Lane Downs
Albemarle
Charlottesville
Lane
Bob Robertson Hits Four Homers in NL Playoffs
Pirates slugger Bob Robertson blasts four home runs across four National League playoff games against the San Francisco Giants shaping a decisive series outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Robertson
Pittsburgh Pirates
San Francisco Giants
Also Mentioned on This Page
Virginia High School League
Virginia High School Coaches Association
Virginia Squires
American Basketball Association
Squires
Charlie Scott
Old Dominion
Monarchs
Dave Twardzik
T. C. Williams
Alexandria
Hammond
George Washington
Radford
Appalachia
Handley Alumni
Handley
Frederick County
FE Sriammeoil YY
Hobel Straubhaar
Martinsburg Pike
Winchester
Pikeside Bowl
Gordon Robertson
Earl Seymour
Terry Funkhouser
Lawrence Pope
Mickey McDonald
Mike Perry
Jack Boyd
Richard Buncutter
Harold Pugh
Ivan Jackson
Francis Hudson
Wally Dill
Tommy DeHaven
Cooper’s Jewelers
Bell Clothes
Smalls Florists
Burcham & Price Garage
Joe’s Atlantic
S & H Green Stamps
Snow White Grill
Henkel
Hagerstown
Regent
Antietam Paper Co
James Wood
Northside
Warren County
Mike Weatherholtz
Tommy Catlett
Scott Garber
Wood
Dave Néwlin
Colonel Sanders
Duff’s
Valley Ave
Millwood Ave
Kentucky
Berryville Ave
Nichols Shopping Center
Cewle
Ric
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