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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1968

Page

10

Colonels Rip Fort Hill to stay unbeaten in dual meet

In Cumberland Maryland James Wood High School Colonels defeated Fort Hill 117 to 214. Coach Walter Barr's team extended its winning streak to three and prepares for a triangle meet at Martinsburg featuring Frederick and host Bulldog teams. Larry Boyd led with 100 and 220 wins and a leg on the 880 relay, while Dave Wert swept the hurdles.

Cumberland James Wood Colonels Handley Fort Hill Sentinels Walter Barr Martinsburg Frederick Bulldogs Barr Larry Boyd Boyd Dave Wert Tommy Thompson Jerry Kelican Hilltoppers

Greer Stars as 76ers Take 2-1 Lead Over Celtics

Hal Greer erupts for 21 fourth quarter points guiding the Philadelphia 76ers to a 110-102 win over Boston to seize a 2-1 lead in the East Division finals. Celtics rally to lead 93-91 before Greer’s late barrage seals the result.

Associated Press Philadelphia Hal Greer Greer 76Ers National Basketball Association Boston Celtics Bill Russell Bailey Howell Satch Sanders Russell

Cardinals Cup Second Straight

The St. Louis Cardinals, defending world champions, won their second straight game, beating Atlanta 10 3 as an 18 hit attack led by Cepeda McCarver Flood and Shannon. Cepeda drove in four runs with a homer a single and a triple in four years.

Associated Press Orlando Cepeda Cardinals St. Louis Atlanta

Shenandoah Downs Opens Monday in Longest Meeting

Shenandoah Downs prepares for its 144 night summer meeting opening Monday with nine races on weekdays and ten on weekends. Racing secretary Gary Smith reports an overflow of thoroughbreds. post time 7 15. Twin Double and exacta betting offered. record $39 000 win on a Twin in 1965.

Charles Town W. VA Shenandoah Downs Gary Smith Shenandoah West Virginia Pioneer Racing Plant

Killebrew Powers Twins Past Senators In 5 4 Victory

Minnesota overcame a shaky start by Jim Merritt as Harmon Killebrew hit his second homer in a few days, lifting the Twins to a 5 4 win over Washington. Ken McMullen’s error opened three runs in the third, and Carew scored on a wild pitch after Howard’s misplayed fly ball.

Twins Senators Ken MceMullen Frank Howard Rod Carew Carew Killebrew Tigers Red Sox Gates Brown Dick McAuliffe Detroit Bill Freehan Joe Lahoud Tony Conignaro Rico Petrocelli Denny McLain Brown Chuck Hinton Angels

Philadelphia and Los Angeles Lead Playoff Series After Thursday Games

Eastern Division Philadelphia 122 Boston 114 to take a 2 1 lead in the best of seven. Western Division Los Angeles 128 San Francisco 124 to move ahead 3 0. ABA New Orleans 119 Dallas 103 gives New Orleans a 3 1 edge in the series. Pittsburgh leads 2 1 over Minnesota.

Boston American Basketball Association Jesse Branson New Orleans Dallas Jerry West Los Angeles Sakiers Eplay Oakland Philadelphia San Francisco Pittsburgh Minnesota

Olympic controversy rages over team selection

In Memphis AP report coach Hank Iba and official statements clash with Mike Butler who claims Southern players were unfairly kept from Olympic chances. Glynn Saulters made the team while Dan Issel was an alternate, Pete Maravich and Calvin Murphy left off amid debate over evaluators and ball handling.

Memphis Butler Hank Iba Olympic Committee Iba Glynn Saulters Louisiana Dan Issel Kentucky Louisiana State Pete Maravich Navy Mike Barrett Marvich Niagara Calvin Murphy Barrett

Major League Standings and Thursday Results

The Associated Press reports both leagues with standings in play. National League teams include Houston St Louis Cincinnati Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburgh New York San Francisco Atlanta Los Angeles with 2-2 records and equal .500 marks. American League shows Chicago Detroit Boston Cleveland Oakland Washington California Baltimore Minnesota New York in early action with several games listed and many results on Thursday.

Ron Rapoport Associated Press Jim Merritt Minnesota Twins Harmon Killebrew Killebrew Washington Merritt Senators Early Wynn Detroit Boston California Cleveland Pittsburgh San Francisco Chicago Cincinnati Houston Philadelphia St. Louis Atlanta New York Los Angeles Oakland Baltimore W. L. Pet. G.B. Houstone Phila’phia San Fran San W. L. Pet. G.B Wash

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