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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1974
Page
6
Greencastle hosts as Catoctin captures its sixth dual meet with a 832 622 score. Dan Northrup and Kevin Long lead the Cougars as double winners in events including the 245 dash and long jump. Long also takes the 180 hurdles and 330 dash, while others contribute to the team victory amid a rough meet for Greencastle.
The Soviet boxing team overpowers a young U S squad 74 fighters. Aaron Pryor 18 of Cincinnati is the lone American winner with a points victory over Valery Lvov. Other U S wins come from Venzell Johnson Russell Fichling and Emery Chapman.
In the Geisha Handicap at Pimlico a six horse photo finish crowned Twist owned by Mrs. John M. Franklin. Twist won by a head over Crooked Answer with Helen Lochman’s horse close behind, and the field finished within less than a length. Jockey Billy Passmore said Twist needed the race as conditioner and settled well after an early tight on the first turn. The winner earned $21,190 from a $32,600 purse with times of 1:45 for the mile and one-sixteenth.
Mike Wood pitched a five hitter with 11 strikeouts to lead the Lions past H. B. Duvall 12 1. Cliff Lee and Denny Phoebus added two hits apiece while Richard Rippeon homered for the losers and Vaughn Whims had three hits.
George Hendrick starred as Cleveland edged Boston 2-1 on Tuesday night. The Red Sox defense misplayed key plays, while Garbod Perry provided the decisive run support for the Indians in a close game at home.
In Chicago Pat Stapleton says the Chicago Cougars must play tight and hustle to even the WHA championship series against the Houston Aeros. The Cinderella team trails 1-0 after a 22 loss and hosts Game 2 at Randhurst Twin Ice Rink in Mount Prospect.
Tony Waldrop of Maryland won his ninth straight sub four minute mile in Chapel Hill as Maryland captured its 19th consecutive ACC team title with 127 points. Nick Basciano and Jeff Nichols also contributed multiple wins. NC State, Duke, UNC and others medal in a tight meet.
WFL leader Gary Davidson says the league aims to be a strong independent rival, not merge with the NFL. He notes $16 million entry fees cited for merger and cites Cincinnati court ruling allowing WFL talks with NFL players as positive. Training camps set to start July 10 with teams stockpiling players.
Thomas Johnsons hurdler Chuck Wills remains questionable for Saturdays Class A District track meet at Williamsport after a left hamstring pull a month ago. Coach Hal Gray says Wills has trained but not yet hurdled, hopeful he competes later in the week. Wills is defending state champion in 120 high hurdles and has indoor 120 hurdles title, with a strong chance in 120 and 330 intermediate hurdles at state.
Walkersville defeats Brunswick 7-3 to clinch the Monocacy Valley athletic league crown. The Lions take the girls matches 5-0 while Brunswick earns 3-2 in boys. Walkersville’s girls head to district on June 1 in Frederick. boys will send Frederick as district rep.
Scores show Milwaukee 8 beat Baltimore 3 and Cleveland 6 over Boston 2. Detroit 5 defeated New York 2. Minnesota at Chicago postponed due to rain. Kansas City 4 to 1 over Oakland 2-2 and California at Texas postponed. Notable pitchers Tidrow Slaton McNally Marichal Kline Albury Kaat Stoneman Clyde listed with records. Only games scheduled.
Scores show Montreal 9 Philadelphia 2 and San Francisco 4 Cincinnati 0 while Chicago defeats Pittsburgh 7 1 New York contests St Louis as ppd. Atlanta edges San Diego 3 2 and Los Angeles tops Houston 1 0. Other matchups include Montreal Renko and Philadelphia Ruthven games and various noted pitchers.
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