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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1978
Page
10
In Landover Maryland AP report, guard Larry Wright suffered a severely sprained foot in a Saturday game against the Detroit Pistons and will be sidelined seven to ten days. Wright will miss the four game road trip to the West Coast, and Washington’s next home game is October 31.
Frederick County YMCA youth swimmers Scott Kirkpatrick and Alan Septoff posted several top finishes at the Howard County AAU meet with multiple placings. Masters team prepares for dual meet season at Silver Spring YMCA as new swimmers are invited. Also notes on boys and girls basketball registrations, Capitals player moves, and local golf results at Wakefield Country Club with Frederick and Westminster action.
TJ downed Martinsburg 13 percent to 44 and fell to Tri-State champion Waynesboro 14 percent to 3 percent in golf. Craig Demchak led TJ with low medalist honors and 4 points, followed by Demchak, Linton, Drauschak, Bittle, Robey, and Reburt contributing points as the Patriots end the regular season 1 22 overall and 62-2 league. The text also notes various college results and the Alvin G. Quinn Frederick County Sports Hall of Fame nominating committee meeting at 7:45 p.m. at the Frederick YHCA.
Baltimore Colts claim team unity after a 7 4 upset over the Denver Broncos but battle injuries and uncertainty. Second string QB Bull Troup broke bones in his left hand and Bert Jones shoulder troubles threaten next week's start in Miami. Mike Kirkland and Kerklach see limited action as coaches weigh Jones readiness and system fit.
The AP 1978 All-Star NL team includes Dodgers Steve Garvey and Dave Lopes, Reds Pete Rose and George Foster, Giants Jack Clark and Vida Blue, Phillies Larry Bowa, Pirates Dave Parker, Cardinals Ted Simmons, and Padres Gaylord Perry. Rose and Foster led in voting. Garvey captured the most at 325 votes.
In Baltimore on route to the airport, a rock was hurled at the Broncos team bus leaving players rattled and wounded. Allan Phipps sustained a leg cut, Jack Dolbin suffered facial injuries, and others reported glass impacts as police investigate the attack on the Washington Baltimore Parkway.
The AP writers ranking has Oklahoma atop for the fifth straight week as Penn State sits second and Alabama climbs to third after a 30 17 win over Tennessee. Nebraska Maryland Southern California and Texas also rise, while Arkansas drops from third to ninth after a 71 28 loss to Texas.
Pittsburgh battles Houston as Earl Campbell erupts with three rushing touchdowns and a late surge by the Oilers. Bradshaw connects with Grossman but a critical turnover and key drives shape a high intensity game between AFC rivals.
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