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Mefs get Foster power 'Thorp ic fl sizable signing bonus Virginia survives State scare NEW YORK (AP) Armed with the second biggest contract in baseball history, a $10 million deal that could grow even larger, slugger George Foster has joined the New York Mets, determined to help the perennial also-rans become contenders in the National League. "I'm used to winning and I'm hoping to make the Mets used to winning, too," said Foster. The Mets acquired Foster, baseball's leading run producer for the last six years, from Cincinnati for catcher Alex Trevino and pitchers Jim Kern and Greg Harris and then signed the veteran outfielder to a five-year contract which guarantees the $10 million. The agreement is second only to the 10-year, $23 million deal Dave Winf ield received from the New York Yankees. and meaningful incentives based on most valuable player and substantial attendance bonuses," said General Manager Frank Cashen, who negotiated the contract with Foster's agent, Tom Reich.

"It could go higher than $10 million." The contract also includes a two-year option beyond the five guaranteed seasons. Cashen said he was convinced throughout the negotiations with Reich that a deal would be completed. "At no point didn't I feel we could complete it as long as I came up with the dollars," he said. "The numbers were a little stronger than I expected but not beyond what I was willing to go." RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) With North Carolina State running time off the clock in the second half, Virginia center Ralph Sampson had an idea of how the clash between the top-ranked Cavaliers and the Wolfpack might end.

He was almost right. The 7-foot-4 junior expected N.C. State to get a last-second shot from Dereck Whittenburg. They did, but the shot caromed off the back of the rim. Sampson grabbed the rebound, was fouled and canned two free throws with three seconds left to give the Cavaliers a 39-36 victory.

"Whittenburg was a good shooter and I figured they'd go to him," Sampson said, adding that with the game resting on his free throw accuracy, there were two things that could happen. "You go ahead and make 'em or "Over the past two or three years, we've been one of the few teams to hold Ralph down like we did," Bailey said. "It always helps when you have a 7-5 center." That center was Chuck Nevitt, and although he was shackled by foul trouble, he aided in keeping Sampson off the offensive boards and keeping the Wolfpack close. "I think I played all right," Nevitt said. "I'm disappointed because I saw some things I could have done if I had put forth a little more effort." "I thought we played great ball," said N.C.

State coach Jim Valvano. "We did everything we needed to do. The shot just didn't go." The Wolfpack waited three minutes to set up Whittenburg's final try and Valvano says if the situation arises again, it'll be the KVICE TV-STEREO fftagnavoxRCAGt Reasonable Rates Fully Guaranteed Work Fast Service Large Stock Parts Get Your TV-Stereo Repaired RIGHT the First Time! You Get Results, Not Excuses 7 mm MSSBSS. you miss 'em," he added. Sampson's free throws were about the only uncontested shots he had all night.

Although he finished with 11 points, N.C. State placed two and sometimes three men around him, forcing Virginia to rely on outside shooting. The strategy almost paid off as the Cavaliers shot 38.1 percent from the field, including 31.6 percent in the second half. "They put quite a few people around Ralph tonight and they were big people," observed Virginia Coach Terry Holland. "N.C.

State is the biggest team we've faced. I just hope we don't face anyone bigger." Thurl Bailey, who along with Whittenburg scored 14 points, thought he and his teammates did a pretty good job of keeping Sampson tied up. pass receptions at tight end, and he turned in an excellent year. "This wouldn't be possible tonight if the switch hadn't been made. We don't pass that much at Lee and I would have been lost in the shuffle.

I had dreamed of maybe going to a small college to play ball but now I can attend one of the best academic universities in the country. It wouldn't have been possible without this scholarship," Toye said after he signed with Assistant Coach Tom Sherman. Toye indicated that he wanted to study aerospace engineering and had two other goals, a master's and his doctorate by the time he is 25. Scoring 630 on his math when he took his college boards, Toye has been an A honor roll student for Augusta Co-Op fffiSSKSL Ml i i iM i rmri tt -van SjSjLJm v' same. "We were not necessarily going to hold the ball for the last shot," he said.

"We were going to react to what they did. They let us hold it. I like that. I'd do it again." Craig Robinson added 10 points and helped raise Virginia's record to 23-1. The Cavaliers are also 8-1 in the Atlantic Coast Conference and a step closer to their second straight conference title.

N.C. State dropped to 17-6 and 5-5. VIRGINIA (M) Hobiroon 5 0-1 10, Mullen 0 frO 0. Sampson 4 34 II, Wilson 1M4. Jones 3 0-06, Stokes 0 1-2 1.

Miller 2 7. Edelin 0 OO I. Carpenter 0 0. Newbursj 0 04 0. Totals 16 7-13 39.

N.CAROLINA ST. () Parzych 1 2-2 4. Bailey 2-4 12. Nevitt 2 0-0 4. Whittenburg 4 4-5 12.

Lowe 1 2-2 4. McQueen 0 0-0 0. Thompson 00-00. Perry 00-00. Totals 13 10-13 36.

Halftime Slate 24. Virginia 23. Fouled out-Nevitt. Total fouls-Virginia 16. N.C State IS.

Mean Joe retires PITTSBURGH (AP) After 13 years of waging war in the pits, defensive tackle Joe Greene of the Pittsburgh Steelers is looking forward to a peaceful life of retirement. "My plans are to live, to enjoy the easy life. I'm a non-combatant now," Greene said Wednesday at a luncheon called to say he was quitting. "I came here as a boy. I leave here' as a man.

I tend to think of this time as a graduation," he added. Greene, 35, was the first draft choice that Coach Chuck Noll made in building a football dynasty that produced four Super Bowl titles in six years. Greene, the pillar of the "Steel Curtain" front four, has played in 10 Pro Bowls since coming here in 1969 out of North Texas State, and Noll believes he was the best defensive lineman ever. Greene decided to try once more last year, but he became a part-time player, while the Steelers failed to rekindle their old spark. U.Va.

dent body. "We aren't planning on rebuilding but producing a winner next fall," Sherman said. George Welsh moves from Navy to Virginia with a reputation of producing winning football. Sherman played for Welsh when he was an assistant coach at Penn State. "I am real pleased.

Virginia is getting a fine young man," Coach Webb pointed out. Welsh recruited Toye while at Navy and the interest carried over when he moved to Virginia. Toye had been accepted at Navy, West Point, Air Force and Duke, all high academic universities. Sherman indicated that Welsh was interested in recruiting state players. "We want athletes to know that we have an excellent university and that they can help us build a football program at Virginia.

Coach Welsh feels he can win at Virginia or he wouldn't have taken the job." Toye is the third Lee football player to ink scholarship papers with an ACC team. The other two were Doug Carter with N. C. State and Preacher Maddox with Maryland. "I just want to thank all the people who have made this possible for me.

It means I can get a great education," Toye concluded. Front-end alignment $1 88 TWIN I-BEAMS $21 SYR. ALIGNMENT WARRANTY 39" All American can eirepl Cttevrttes aid com-pacti with front wheel drw and oi Maci'hcnon Mkprniton. 1 ON HAND Wednesday night to watch Lee Coach Dennis Webb, Toye's grandmother, High's Vincent Toye sign a full football grant- Mrs. Sadie Carter, and mother, Ms.

Margaret in-aid with the University of Virginia were Lee Toye. (Photo by Hubert F. Grim Jr.) Lee's Vincent Toye signs with iiQjj Every Homelite Chain Saw In Stock On Sale. Mfg. List Price Woodcutter's Kit M99 Mfg.

Suggested Retail $21.95 By HUBERT F. GRIM JR. Sports Editor Lee High's defensive standout, Vincent Toye, credits a move by his coach, Dennis Webb, as the one which made it possible to sign a full grant-in-aid with the University of Virginia football team Wednesday night at the home of his mother, Ms. Margaret Toye. When Webb arrived at Lee High, Toye had played tight end but Webb moved him to safety and the results were dramatic.

He picked off 13 passes in his junior year and added nine more this year for a career total of 22. The opposition soon learned it was a disaster to throw in his area. He also kicked 13 extra points and a field goal for the Leemen. Add this to eight or nine Sale Ends February 20, 1982 Augusta Co-Operative Farm Bureau Grim Outlook Hubert F. Grim Jr.

Sports Editor Fund raiser starts for Randy Edwards Staunton Waynesboro Weyers Cave Fairfield LUBE, OIL AND FILTER Pen-z-oil or Quaker State Oil $1088 MOST CARS This inexpensive but valuable service is recommended every 4,000 to 7,000 miles for most vehicles. Included are up to five quarts of oil, a professional chassis lubrication, and a new oil filter. Call for your appointment. much of his four years at Lee with his grade average falling between 3.8 and 3.9. "My mom can get the chance to watch me play since I have signed with a school close to home.

This is great," Toye said. Although Virginia has had a losing trend in recent years, this doesn't bother Toye. "With a new coaching staff coming to Virginia, I will be on even terms with all the rest of the players. I will get a chance to show what I can do," he noted. Sherman, who had just arrived at Virginia three months ago from Rutgers, felt "Vincent is an excellent student and a versatile player.

He has shown he can catch the ball with his interceptions. I am sure he will fit in with our team. We are delighted to sign him. In checking with Lee High, we found he fitted in well with the stu- He is hopeful of making the Sox's roster or getting a berth on a Triple-A club. Larry pitched for Chicago's Class AA team at Glen Falls, N.

last summer. Mrs. Edwards points out that the family is fortunate to have a physical therapist who lives next door. "He has been overseeing the work with Randy. We are also fortunate to have a hospital close by." She also reports that Randy will probably return to college next fall.

"You know what, Mr. and Mrs. Tony DeMacio called about the time Randy had to go to the hospital. They felt that something was wrong," Mrs. Edwards points out.

"Randy has been invited back to work with the Braves but nothing has been decided as yet," she continued. Randy is one of a host of athletes or citizens who find their way of life has been drastically changed by an accident. The fight to recover is never easy. Sometimes it seems unsur-mountable. These unfortunate citizens need all the support and help they can get from the rest of us.

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"We certainly should do everything we can to help make it easier for them. "It doesn't matter how small or how large a donation area fans want to make. I am sure Randy will appreciate every one of them." Fans can make checks to the "Randy Edwards Fund" and mail them to Mrs. Joyce Eavers, Rt. 1, Box 34, Swoope.

The entertainment center will include a television recorder among other features. "The Braves and Staunton area fans have been wonderful," Mrs. Harry Edwards, Randy's mother, said from her home Wednesday. "There are some great and lovely people there." She reports that Randy has been in touch with his baseball coach, Steve Bazarmi, at Allegany Community College. "He has also been out to watch his brother, Larry, work out," she reports.

Larry is with the White Sox organization and is going to spring training with the Chicago-based club. RENTO SEASONMASTER SUPERIDE The hearts of numerous Staunton residents went out to Staunton Braves pitcher Randy Edwards when he was left in a wheelchair from an auto accident while playing with the local team last summer. These fans, as well as officials of the Braves organization, have kept up with his progress. He had returned to his home in LaVale, after a stay at the Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center in Fishersville and has just returned home from a short stay in the hospital. This developed when hemorrhaging started and forced him to seek medical attention.

Mrs. Joyce Eavers, the wife of Tom Eavers who is on the board of the Braves, felt the area should remember Randy and his fight for recovery. She noted this week that a fund drive has been started to raise $1,200 for a home entertainment center for Randy to use at his home. "This is what he wanted when we asked him about it. "It is tough when young men like Randy find themselves in a situation Spotswood wins PENN LAIRD After trailing 12-4 after the first period, Spotswood scored the first 11 points of the second stanza and eventually defeated Broadway 38-30 here Tuesday.

The Trailblazers won their 11th game out of 18 by only hitting 28 percent of their shots. The big key to the win was that Spotswood outrebound-ed the Gobblers 25-16 and had eight fewer turnovers. BROADWAY (30) Harlow .1 6. 1 js'lry 2 MH. Smith 0 2-2 2.

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