GW earns district title with 3-0 win over KE
George Washington pitchers complete two-hitter as Chitwood earns his second straight shutout. Offense comes through with runs on a sacrifice fly and singles to back the starter, clinching the Western District regular season championship and a bye into the district tournament.
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Lynchburg
J. DB
Chitwood
George Washington
KE. C. Glass
Heritage
Eagles
Halifax County
Boston
Glass
Halifax
Albemarle
Wright
DeBoe
Broadnax Wins In Regionals For GW and GW teammates
Kevin Broadnax of George Washington won the long jump with 23 feet 5% inches at the Northwest Regional Track Meet in Lynchburg. GW finished fifth among 18 teams. its mile relay also captured first place. GW advances eight athletes to the state finals at William and Mary, with Broadnax also taking third in the 44 yard dash and teammates placing in hurdles and sprints.
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Lynchburg
Kevin Broadnax
George Washington
EC. Glass High School
Broadnax
Eagles
Danville
College of William and Mary
Albemarle
Gar Field
Glass
Osbourn Park
William Fleming
Roanoke
Halifax County
Henry Smith
Ted Manley
Lebreque Hairston
Cavaliers Top Tunstall as Carter Dominates on Mound
Ricky Carter threw a one-hitter and James Walker hit a homer as Chatham Cavaliers beat Tunstall 4-1 in the Piedmont District. Tim Kendrick also homered. Carter struck out 11 in 6-2 record. Tunstall’s lone hit came in the first. district playoff sniff remains amid two remaining games. Coach Jack Bryant called Carter the district’s best pitcher and noted Tunstall’s regionals fate hinges on next week’s games.
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Perth
Wood
Charlottesville
Halifax
Comets
Albemarle
DeBoe
Tim Boswell
Leon Tiardo
Chatham
Ricky Carter
Tim Kendrick
James Walker
Cavaliers
Tunstall
Trojans
Jack Bryant
Bryant
Patrick County
Das River
Barry Shelton
Carter
DR Players Lift Lancers In Wild 12-11 District Win
Dan River and Laurel Park combined for 23 runs on DRs field as the Lancers won 12-11 to keep playoff hopes alive for the Piedmont District second spot. Dennis Foster and Shelton led DR with three hits. Barker and Barker added doubles and a triple in a long marathon game amid a roughly six-strikeout total. PC defeated Fieldale-Collinsville to stay one game ahead of DR in the district standings.
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Martinsville
Dan River
Laurel Park
Lancers
Piedmont
Dave Foster
Wildcats
Drewry Mason
Patrick County
Fieldale- Collinsville
Dennis Foster
Shelton
Mike Bivens
Herbie Williams
Foster
R.B.I
Mike Barker
DRHS
Barker
Coe
Itv
Marden
Young
Emney
Puckett and
Wiliams
Jany Martin
Shelton Young
Erie
Hopkins Named Seattle Sonics Head Coach Amid Front Office Shakeup
Bob Hopkins was named head coach of the Seattle SuperSonics replacing Bill Russell with a one year contract. Lenny Wilkens was named director of player personnel and Les Habegger join as Hopkins assistant. Zollie Yolchok moves to general manager as the team reshuffles leadership after a 40 42 season. Hopkins promises changes in playing philosophy and roster, aiming to be a division contender.
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Seattle Yap
Bob Hopkins
Bill Russell
Seattle SuperSonics
National Basketball Association
Hopkins
Sonics
Sam Schulman
Russell
Hopking
Seattle
Prairie View A&m
Alcorn A&m
Xavier
New Orleans
Local Softball Scores From West En Frankly League Night
A jumble of softball results from various league games at multiple fields. Notable scores include Lakty Pops 17 over Dan Rivermont 5 at Gederbrook, Star Paper Tube 17 over Rudder Ford 9, Wesleyan 18 over Grace Meth 4, and Lions 7 versus 03 with 64. Others list Coy-Cotet Civitan 13 and WOVA5 бронко league action at Recreation Center with Armrygty Control 10 Pepai Cole 6.
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CAL West
Hylton Field
Roogyeat
Sertomad Wanis
Bolnty
Dan River Exxon
American National
Lions
Ee al Bonner
Sambo's
Civitan
Wison Kau Tan
Coca-Cotet Civitan
Glen Oak Invitational Opens With 100 Contestants
The 1977 Glen Oak Invitational Golf Tournament begins today with over 100 players competing for 3200 dollars in prizes. Defending champion Wright Garrett is favorite, with Bill Harvey Wayne Mitchell and Jerry Roberts among top threats. Visitors Jackie Thomason and Mark Stevens may challenge locals as qualifying proceeds toward Sunday’s payoff round with detailed pairings and tee times listed.
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Wright Garrett
Bill Harvey
Wayne Mitchell
Jerry Roberts
Jackie Thomason
South Boston
Mark Stevens
Madison
N.C
Hawks Alive For Playoff Becomes Gretna Victory Reach
Gretna defeated Liberty 5-1 to stay in Seminole District playoff contention. Marty Rowles allowed eight hits with seven strikeouts to improve to 2 0. Jessie Jay homered and scored the tying run, Keith Haley added a run, as Gretna rose to 9 10-8 and secured fourth place with two games left. Rusburg can force a playoff berth by winning both remaining games.
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Gretna
Liberty
Marty Rowles
Jessie Jay
Keith Haley
Rusburg
Athe ‘Banké
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