Open gait harness racing results from Liberty Bell and Harrington
Local harness racing results show Ellen Crain and Bonnie Invader winning at Harrington, with several second and third place finishes for Offutt and Guy entries. Also notes late season entries at Liberty Bell with Keystone Sultan and Ruth among moneyless finishes. Cincinnati Reds announce NL opener for April 8 against Houston Astros with 2:30 p.m. start and Houston series on April 10 and 11.
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Ellen Crain
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Gettysburg
Jr‘s Folly
Stephen Guy
Mac Evans
Daisy
Bernard Offutt Sr
Woodsboro
Henry T
Bernard Offutt
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Legore
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Stephen Guytrot
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Bernard Offutt Jr
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Unitas settles Colts contract dispute out of court
Former All Pro quarterback John Unitas reaches an out of court settlement with the Baltimore Colts on his 725000 breach of contract suit. Reports say the figure is around 100000. The suit concerned a post retirement clause and whether Unitas would work full or part time for the team after his 1973 sale to the Chargers.
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Argonauts sign USC star Anthony Davis to CFL deal
Toronto CFL team announces a multi year contract for Anthony Davis a former USC running back and WFL standout. Davis who led the disbanded league in scoring with 1200 rushing yards and 54 receptions says he chose Toronto after liking the people the rules and the wider field. He aims to end the Argonauts 23 year title drought and cited Johnny Rodgers as a draw in his decision though Toronto had just been eliminated by Hamilton.
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Johnny Rodgers
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California Sun
Jets Coach Defends Risky Call In Buffalo Loss
New York Jets coach Charley Winner defended his decision to go for it on fourth and inches at the Bills 20 with 5:19 left, a gamble that backfired as OJ Simpson led Buffalo to a 24-23 victory. Namath’s passing had built a 23-7 lead, but the Jets could not convert the critical yard, and Pat Leahy’s would be kick miss was overshadowed by the Bills comeback.
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Tigers Lead Booter Poll In Southern Regional Rankings
Harrisonburg AP Clemson sits atop Division I with a 10-1 record and seven first place votes. Federal City leads Division II with a 12-1-0 mark and six of seven first place votes, ahead of Baltimore University and Johns Hopkins in the top 10 lists.
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Board of Intercollegiate Soccer Association of America
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UNC- Wilmington
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Senecas Celebrate First Home Win in 25-0 Victory
Frederick Senecas opened an era of organized high school football with a 25-0 win over St. Mary's High School of Hagerstown at Baker Park marked by Ralph Shipley three touchdowns and Jack Griffin's score. They finished 1-4-1 after losses to Georgetown Prep and Mercersburg JV and a scoreless finale with Washington Township.
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Frederick Post
Senecas
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Jack Griffin
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Mercersburg Academy
Walton Smith
Frederick
Orioles Name Peters as General Manager and EVP
Henry J Peters longtime minor leagues chief was named executive vice president and general manager of the Baltimore Orioles. The 51-year-old former Indians, A's, Browns, Reds executive succeeds J Frank Cashen who returns to the beer business and Peters will assume duties around December 15.
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Indiana cagers top Russians in exhibition game
Indiana University star Scott May scored 34 points on 13 of 16 shooting to lift the Hoosiers to a 94-78 win over the touring Soviet Nationals in Indianapolis. Belov fouled out as the Soviets, on an 11 game U.S. tour, suffered a second loss.
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Hoosiers
Alexsandr Belov
U.S
Marquette
Intra-city Football Tickets On Sale At Local Schools
Area roundup announces tickets for Saturday's intra-city football game at TJ and Frederick High Schools and Shipley's Inc, priced two dollars for adults and one dollar for students. All TJ season ticket holders retain regular season seats with ticket purchase. Gates open at 12 30 p.m. Saturday at the stadium.
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Middletown Fete Deadline Nears for VAA Banquet
The Middletown Valley Athletic Association banquet will be held Saturday night in Middletown. Maryland players Brad Davis and Mo Howard and assistant coach Joe Harrington will speak. Ticket outlets include Reed Ford Model Garage Amnett's Grocery and Myersville Market.
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Brad Davis
Mo Howard
Joe Harrington
Reed Ford
Model Garage
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