Tri-State title race heats up with key league games
FHS and Thomas Johnson plus Frederick chase near Waynesboro in the Tri-State standings as 4-1 teams TJ and Frederick host South Carroll and North Hagerstown respectively. Waynesboro leads at 5-0. Monocacy Valley race tight as Boonsboro and Catoctin stay within a half game and Middletown hosts Brunswick. Linganore visits Williamsport, while Seneca Valley plays Poulesville and Damascus at Rockville.
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Catoctin
the Warriors
FSK
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Middletown
Brunswick
Knights
Tristate
Frederick Westminster
Young siblings set unheard of marathon record for under six
Bert Amyx trained with Jennifer and David in Woodsboro and they finished the Johnstown Marathon in under five hours. Jennifer, four feet one inch tall at age four, ran seven minutes 27 seconds for a mile and, with brother David, completed the 26 mile race amid cheers and a police escort. The feat sparks debate about young runners while the family remains focused on fun and fitness with the Frederick Steeplechasers group backing youth participation.
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AAU
Ron Williams
Frederick
Hagerstown
Craven’s Season Ends as WFL Disbands
The World Football League voted on October 22 to disband for financial reasons, ending the season and leaving hundreds of players unemployed after NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle barred NFL clubs from signing WFL players. Philadelphia Bells veteran Bill Craven, son of Cadet coach Adam Craven, said Green Bay had shown interest before Rozelle’s ruling.
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Frederick High School
Adam Craven
Philadelphia Bells
Portland
Shreveport
Charlotte
Green Bay
Packers
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Canadien
Craven Talks NFL Interest After WFL Stint
Former Harvard defensive back Craven says Atlanta Cleveland and Philadelphia teams showed interest after leading the league with five interceptions and ranking high in tackles. He declined Washington Redskins offers to stay with Bell for better pay and plans to sign with an NFL club next year. He notes similar talent levels between the leagues and expects WFL players to get NFL opportunities.
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Atlanta
Cleveland
Craven
Bell
Washington Redskins
Harvard
Patriot golfers ninth in state tournament at Maryland course
Thomas Johnson sits ninth after first round of the state golf tournament at the University of Maryland course. TJ carded 352, 22 back of leader Crossland, as Bel Air also posted 352. Tom Wright led TJ with 85 while Chaz Keller and Dave Weaver shot 87s, and coach Hal Moser expects a move up in the final round despite windy, tough conditions.
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Thomas Johnson
University of Maryland
Patriots
Crossland
Bel Air
Patriot
Hal Moser
Tom Wright
Tim Patrick
Wootton
Chaz Keller
Dave Weaver
Dave VanFossen
Ag. Frederick
John Sherman
Whitman
Bowie
District 1 cross country meet lauds multiple contenders
Three county teams TJ Catoctin and Middletown join the District 1 cross country meet at Fort Cumberland Golf Course. Catoctin carries an unbeaten dual record. Williamsport with Greg Holter is favored. Middletown aims to upset Beall with leaders Karl Pryor and Bill Kerns. Fort Hill and North Hagerstown also strong. TU's Brad Vaughn noted for potential high finish.
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Cumberland
Catoctin
Middletown
Williamsport
Greg Holter
Karl Pryor
Bill Kerns
Cougars
Beall
Knights
Greg Reineke
Paul Battery
Smithsburg
North Hagerstown
Fort Hill
Brad Vaughn
Capitals steam past Scouts 6 2 in Williams rally
Tommy Williams scored twice and Bernie Wolfe stopped all but two of Kansas City shots as the Washington Capitals defeated the Scouts 6 to 2 in Kansas City. It was Washington's second win in 12 games this season, both on the road, while Kansas City's record fell to 3-5-1 in Smyth Division standings.
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Tommy Williams
Bernie Wolfe
Washington Capitals
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