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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1978
Page
12
The weight of Texas A&M fullback George Woodard has fluctuated between 265 and 283 pounds. The report notes his bulk as a key physical attribute for the team’s backfield.
Washington coach Jack Pardee said the undefeated Redskins may call in one or more runners to bolster a shallow backfield after Tony Green suffered a sprained knee in a 28 10 win over the Cardinals. Green's status and roster depth loom large ahead of the Jets game.
In a chaotic baseball roundup, the Red Sox and Tigers traded leads with homers from Dwight Evans and Rusty Staub. Cincinnati beat Los Angeles 4-0 behind Mike LaCoss’s first major league shutout as Ken Griffey and Johnny Bench each had three hits. Kansas City edged Seattle 7-6 in 11 innings after a dramatic eighth and ninth. Oakland beat Chicago 6-3 as John Johnson recovered from a rough start to seal the win.
Plans to build a recreational sports complex on Hayward Road include a roller skating rink with potential skateboard park bowling center and miniature golf. Frank Turner of Hagerstown owns three bowling centers and two skating rinks. his son Ron Turner will manage. Construction could begin in October with completion hoped for January or February, then expansion depending on interest.
O J Simpson, Chuck Foreman, Tony Dorsett and Walter Payton found little room Sunday as Houston smothered Simpson to seven carries for seven yards. Campbell led with 324 yards, Campbell the Oilers’ top draft pick, and Oakland’s Payton followed with 151. Foreman and Dorsett managed modest gains in losses for their teams.
Frederick beat North Hagerstown 134-4 4 4 at Fountainhead Golf Course before losing to Waynesboro 12-5 4-4. Waynesboro downed North 16 4-4-4. Greg Rhoads scored 2 4 from Waynesboro and 24 from North. Brian Smith was low Freeman with 6 2. Andy Rogers shot 79 to lead Waynesboro. Frederick stands 2-2 in Tri-State play and 4 27 overall.
The article lists multiple race entries across first second and third races in a breezing speed event. Names include Lineweaver, Dor Long, Abe's Chief, Monsieur Morette, Bob Zeller, Merle Wachter, Chasdale Rainbow, Offutt, Emmy Liner, Just My Ana, Misty Lollipop, Ellen Lad, Glenn Xoeick, Irish Lady, Sunshine Mirache, Town Queen, Whiskey Rose, Ironstone Rose, Gussie Wynwood, and Joe Cramley among others, with various handlers and horses noted. The fragmentary text shows a horse race program with participant names and affiliations but lacks complete results or context.
Maryland defenders Charlie Johnson and Neal Olkewicz were named ACC defensive players of the week after their roles in a 24 17 win over Louisville. Johnson forced a fumble on a hit at the Cardinal 19 that Olkewicz recovered leading to the game winning TD. Johnson totaled 25 tackles and 13 first hits while Olkewicz had 21 tackles with 14 first hits.
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