Dodgers and Reds Set for National League Showdown
In a column from sportswriter notes the Dodgers loom as the shortest-priced pennant favorite after World Series winning A’s exit, with Reds as top NL challenger. The piece compares rosters, rotations, and spring camp drills across Dodgers and Mets, including notes on Alston’s bench and Garvey’s standout season.
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Philly Stars Fall In Liberty Bell Classic All Star Showdown
The U S All Stars beat the Philadelphia area all stars 96 to 87 in the Liberty Bell Classic charity game. Leonard dominated with 16 rebounds earning MVP honors while Bob Bigelow led the Big Five squad with 15 points and nine boards.
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Elder Ready for Masters in Augusta with Loyal Caddie
Lee Elder arrives at Augusta National as the first Black player in the Masters. His caddie Henry Brown, a 36 year old cab driver, claims to know the course inside out and vows to stay with Elder. Brown has caddied for several pros and believes Elder can win, while Elder keeps to himself awaiting the opening rounds.
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HandleyGirls Tennis rolls to 8 1 win over Broad Run
Handley High School girls tennis beat Broad Run 8 1 with three 10 0 wins and two 10 0 doubles by Chris Garber Laura Babb. Only loss came at third singles Shannon Harper defeated Jennifer Hall 10 7. Handley faces Jefferson County at 4 p m today.
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Handley and James Wood reschedule weekend high school events
Wind and cold weather forced postponements across Handley and James Wood sports. James Wood shifted the boys tennis with Warren County to Wednesday at 4 30 and the girls tennis with Jefferson County to April 14. Han dley Clarke County boys tennis moves to April 24. Handley Stonewall Jackson golf makeup set for April 16. Handley R E Lee track meet postponed no new date. Judges George Mason girls softball now April 28. Milner led Mets with 20 home runs last season, one more than Staub.
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Nuggets Rally To Take 2-0 Advantage In ABA Playoffs
Denver overcome a 10 point fourth quarter deficit led by Bobby Jones Mack Calvin and Ralph Simpson to beat Utah 126-120 and move 2-0 in the Western Division series. Indiana topped San Antonio 98-93 to take a 2-0 lead in their series. The Nuggets head to Salt Lake City for Games 3 and 4.
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Tuesday High School Sports Schedule Preview
The schedule lists a full slate of high school events across counties and schools. James Wood hosts Stonewall Jackson. Culpeper visits Fauquier. Charlottesville meets Woodbridge. Osbourn faces Brentsville. Warren County and Broad Run key matches. junior high track events also noted.
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