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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1979

Page

16

Hawks Force Bullets to Final Game in East Semis

The Atlanta Hawks beat the Washington Bullets 104-86 to even their best-of-seven series at 3-3. Steve Hawes and Eddie Johnson scored 12 points in the second half as Atlanta stayed alive and forced a deciding game Sunday.

Associated Press Atlanta Steve Hawes Eddie Johnson Scrappy Hawks Washington Bullets Johnson Hawes Hawks ES Johnson John Drew Washington Elvin Hayes

Spectacular Bid Prevails in Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland

Spectacular Bid, ridden by Ronnie Franklin, won the Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland in 1 59 2 5, seven lengths ahead of Lot o Gold. Trainer Bud Delp praised the colt's intelligence and loafing tendency, while owner trio Harry, Teresa and Tom Meyerhoff celebrated a 10th straight win and $79,657 first prize. Bishop's Choice and Pianist followed in the field.

Flying Paster Spectacular Bid Franklin Keeneland Bud Delp Lot O' Gold Harry, Teresa Tom Meyerhoff

Apple Blossom 10 Kilometer Road Race Planned in Berryville

Clarke County Parks and Recreation Department and Shenandoah Valley Runners organize the Berryville event on May 12 with up to 200 participants. The 6.2 mile route uses primary and secondary roads with police support and awards for age groups, male and female divisions. Registration day details and contact numbers are provided.

Berryville Clarke County Hodson Tam “Anda Shenandoah Valley Shenandoa

Umpires Strike Sparks Sympathy and Budget proposal

Umpires long walkout draws sympathy as critics say calls suffer and baseball loses image value. A proposed solution reallocates press box food funds to umpire salaries, reducing free comforts and keeping coverage ethical.

Umps

Conner Leads New Orleans Open After Strong First Round

Frank Conner shot a seven under par 65 at Lakewood Country Club to lead the Greater New Orleans Open with a 18 hole total of 65. Doug Tewell Curtis Strange and Jim Colbert stand one stroke back at 66 while Allen Miller and Phil Hancock sit at 67. Conner, in his sixth PGA season, joked trophies kept him from tennis and noted his low earnings this year.

New Orleans Frank Conner Len Hinkle Lee Trevino Conner

Ron McDole to keynote Shenandoah Apple Blossom Sports Breakfast

Washington Redskins defensive end Ron McDole will be a special guest at the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival Sports Breakfast next week. Seasoned veteran with 17 NFL seasons and 240 pro games, McDole has been a durable star for the Redskins and three time all pro with Buffalo. He shares the stage with Hank Aaron and others at 5 PM.

Ron McDole Washington Redskins McDole National Football League Redskins NFL Minnescia Mick Tinglehoff Fran Tarkenton

Islanders in NHL Playoffs Beat by Canadiens 4-2 in Opener

The New York Islanders faced a 4-2 defeat in Montreal as Pierre Larouche scored his first playoff goal. Canadiens center led the offense, lifting Montreal to the series opener win over New York.

Montreal Canadiens Pierre Larouche

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