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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1981
Page
13
Fragmented OCR lists multiple evening and afternoon games across various schools. Mentions include Pesthalt Dreasvick, Walkersville, Rootion, Poubrdville, Garberabary, Exoteto, VFW Country Club, and college tournaments at MSM, Harford, and PCC with volleyball and basketball events.
A garbled OCR fragment lists numerous players and teams such as New York, Hartford, Montreal, Calgary, and Detroit with scattered scores and positions. It references period marks like First Period and Second Period, names like Merrick and Lafleur, and mentions trades or rosters across multiple sports leagues, including basketball and football, in a chaotic summary.
The Celtics begin defense of their NBA crown Friday night at Boston Garden against the Washington Bullets in a season opener delayed two weeks. The matchup starts a slate including Knicks at Nets and Lakers at Rockets, with Boston aiming to become the first defending champion since 1969 to repeat.
The 1981 season outlook highlights Houston with Hayes and Malone, San Antonio’s Bruise Brothers and Gervin, Denver under Doug Moe with Kiki Vandeweghe, Utah led by Dantley and Griffith with Schayes, Dallas counting on Aguirre Blackman and Vincent, and the Lakers with Abdul-Jabbar Johnson and Johnson. Seattle fields a healthier lineup, Phoenix faces six weeks without Walter Davis, Portland boosts with Thompson Ransey Paxson Bates, Golden State relies on Bernard King and Lloyd Free, and the Clippers develop around Brooks and Chambers.
San Diego AP report notes infielders Bobby Grich of the California Angels and Jerry Reny of the Boston Red Sox filed for the free agent re-entry draft with the Major League Players Association. They have 16 days after the World Series to file and may negotiate with their current teams until three days before the November 13 draft in New York. Jerry Kapstein represents both players and will begin talks with other clubs starting Friday.
Testimony focused on Donald Wade’s motive to work a $480 month job despite disability payments. Prosecutor Steven A. Allen argued Wade knew work would end NFL benefits, while defense contends Wade, an elite athlete, faced a life path altered by injury and pressure to try again. Neighbors note Wade’s past fame and the case’s impact on his future.
Churchill Downs opens a 24 day fall meeting amid trainer protests over track conditions. Ed Flint and Robert Benson delivered a letter from the Kentucky HBPA proposing demands including contract renewal with protections for television and concessions, winter stabling at $1.50 per stall, and a revised condition book. Track officials said discussions are ongoing and that a racing program will proceed starting Monday.
More than 300 runners and walkers are expected at the first Middletown Invitational Cross Country Run at the Middletown High School Course on Sunday. Eight races in four age groups plus a parents race will determine winners who receive cross country spikes and ribbons.
Six area football games are listed including Catoctin vs Linganore and Woodlawn at TJ with Hedgesville visiting Frederick. Middletown goes to Boonsboro, FSK hosts Boys Latin, South Carroll hosts North Hagerstown. Women's field hockey notes Hood’s 2–goal win. Hood 6 2 remains in Baltimore tourney at Goucher. Pam Brown scores both Blazers goals.
Linganore was shut out 13-0 by the Lancers on Thursday at Linganore. Wayne Willis ran 20 yards for the Lancers while John Grimes caught a five yard pass from Butch Fitzgerald. Scott Zimmerman added the extra point as Linganore finishes the year 5-1.
The Frederick Community College soccer team can wrap up the American Division title in the Maryland JUCO League with a 1 p.m. home match vs Chesapeake. FCC leads Takoma Park by one loss and relies on Greg Shipley with 13 goals to push the Cougars toward the title.
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