Handley and James Wood Prep for Occoquan Relays
Handley and James Wood race teams travel to Woodbridge High for the Occoquan relays with new scoring and a three-man field entry per school. Coaches Welch and Pike emphasize balance and depth across events with no individual winners in field or running portions.
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Buckeye Potts Star
Handley
James Wood
Woodbridge High School
Don Welch
Bill Pike
Handley Head
Spotsylvania
Orange
Gar Field
Lane
James Monroe
Pike
Big Duo Guides Colts Through 1968 Highlights
The article notes Johnny Unitas and Earl Morrall as Baltimore Colts stars with Morrall leading the NFL in passing in 1968 and earning NFL Player of the Year. Morrall will serve as Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival Sports Marshal and keynote at the May 8 Sports Breakfast. Tickets available at Braddock Sports Shop, Young Men's Sports Shop, and Apple Blossom HQ in the George Washington Hotel.
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Baltimore Colts
Johnny Unitas
Earl Morrall
Morrall
Johnny U
Colts
Shenandoah
Apple Blossom
Braddock Sports
Young Men’s Sports Shop
George Washington Hotel
Bucks poised to clinch title Friday in Baltimore
Bucks coach Costello and star guards project a Friday clincher as Milwaukee holds a 3-0 lead over Baltimore in the NBA finals. Oscar Robertson, in his first finals run, scores 20 points with 12 assists, while Bob Dandridge 29 and Lew Alcindor 23 pace the Bucks in a 107-99 win.
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Milwaukee
Oscar Robertson
Big O
Milwaukee Bucks
Bucks
Baltimore Bullets
Robertson
Baltimore
Oscar
Bob Dandridge
Lew Alcindor
Bullets
Jack Marin
Larry
Costello
Gus Johnson
Earl Monroe
Bob Drandridge
Alcindor
Trevino Delivers Again in New Orleans Open Bid
Lee Trevino vows to win the Greater New Orleans Open as he seeks a second straight title in the $125000 event. He jokes about avoiding Bourbon Street while recalling his Tallahassee Open win to cover travel costs and end his victory drought.
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Trevino
Gold Cup Saturday at Warrenton shines with record entries
The Virginia Gold Cup eight race program set for Broadview Course features 26 entries in the Fauquier Plate and 35 in the turf race by declaration time. Strolling Square leads a 10 horse field in the main four mile timber test, with Chapel Street among top rivals as Willie Moore seeks a third timber win.
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Warrenton
Virginia Thoroughbred Association
Russell M. Arundel
Broadview
Chapel Street
Paul Mellon
Rokeby
Richmond
Middleburg
Willie Moore
A. Ridgely White
David L. Ferguson
Leeds
Lindy McDaniel Expected to Anchor Yankees Relief Pitching
Lindy McDaniel, 35, veteran reliever who debuted with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1955, is poised to again play a major relief role for the New York Yankees this season. He went 9-5 with 29 saves and a 2.01 ERA, the best mark of his career.
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NEW York
Lindy McDaniel
St. Louis Cardinals
New York Yankees
McDaniel
Johnson Leads Clarke Over Warren County
Clarke County Eagles crushed Warren County 93 to 43 in a Northwestern District prep meet. Roger Johnson swept four events including high jump 5-10 triple jump 37-9 pole vault 10 feet and 880 in 2 12.2 while Mike Carter won three events and Leon Burns took two hurdles, setting early district momentum.
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Berryville
Clarke County
Eagles
Joe Warren
Clarke
Roger Johnson
Johnson
Mike Carter
Leon Burns
Burns
Wilson
Hough
Carter
Lewis
Huff
McComas
Robert Johnson
Winn
McGill
Hardman
Hartley
Childs
Shaffer
Morton
Matthews
Owens
Jackson
Thomas
Weatherholtz
G. Jackson
Barbee
Fox
Jenkins
Christianson
Esherman
Large Field Set for Kentucky Derby Drawn at Churchill
Louisville AP reports a large field is set for the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs with last minute entries and jockeys preparing for the race. Jim French is highlighted as a likely contender to finish strong on Derby day.
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Louisville
Churchill Downs
Jim French
Frank J. Caldwell
New York
Arthur A. Seeligson Jr
Calumet Farm
CBS
Johnny Campo
Graystark
Rhany Bettors
Reggie Cornell
Calumet
Hialeah
Bay Shore
Aqueduct
Gulfstream Park
California
Stars Beat Pacers 108 101 In Seventh ABA West Final
Utah Stars defeated the Indiana Pacers 108 101 in Indianapolis to win the ABA West Division playoff, earning a finals berth against the Kentucky Colonels who beat the Virginia Squires. Coaches Bill Sharman and Frank Ramsey, former Celtics teammates, prepare for a best of seven title series as Sharman’s Stars overcome a late push.
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Sharman
Utah Stars
Indiana Pacers
Ramsey
Kentucky Colonels
Stars
Kentucky
Virginia Squires
Utah
Indiana
Boston Celtics
Pacers
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Joseph M. Rogers
King of Spades
John C. Wofford
Malakasia
John B. Hannum
Out Ivory
Lindy
Warren County
Charlie Lutman
Indianapolis
American Basketball Association
Bill Sharman
Frank Ramsey
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