Knicks Ready for Lakers After Celtics Win
The Knicks defeated the Celtics 94 78 in Game 7 of the Eastern finals to reach the NBA finals against the Los Angeles Lakers. Walt Frazier led with 25 points as New York leveraged defense to slow Boston while Dean Meminger sparked the bench surge.
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Pirates Fall To 3d With 5th Straight Loss
The Pittsburgh Pirates dropped a 9-8 13 inning loss then a 2-1 defeat to the Dodgers, their fifth straight setback. Manager Bill Virdon said the club isn’t panicking while slipping to 8-6 and three games behind the Mets in the NL East.
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Jackets Sweep Virginia Episcopal in Doubleheader
Randolph-Macon Academy led by Mike Nicewarner defeated Virginia Episcopal 9 7 in 12 innings and 1 2 8 in the other game. Nicewarner pitched all 12 innings allowing four hits one walk and six strikeouts. Kent Werner Dave Poster and Howard Harris powered the offense for Front Royal.
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Final summer softball schedules released by commissioner
Commissioner Sonny Higgs announces final summer softball schedules and asks teams to pick up the schedules and submit rosters. Tonight at 6 p.m. Industrial and Business League reps meet on Grim Field for both A and AA. Church League meeting is Tuesday at 6 30 p.m. on Grim Field. Rosters due by Wednesday May 2.
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Seventh Annual Virginia Championship Canoe Races Clocked a Success
Despite rain and chill the Seventh Annual Virginia Championship Canoe Races drew about eighty in the Whitewater event and at least 120 in Downriver and Turtle. Spectators watched from riverbanks as spills cooled spirits but safety measures prevented injuries.
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Track meets rescheduled after heavy rainfall
Heavy rains postponed the Apple Blossom Invitation and Clarke County Invitational. Clarke's meet moves to tomorrow at 3 15 p m on the Eagles track while Apple Blossom shifts to May 7 Trials start at 3 30 p m at James Wood with the meet running straight through. A Front Royal Softball League board meeting is set for 7 p m to finalize opening day plans on May 7.
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Pearson Wins Martinsville Virginia 500 In Duelling Finish
David Pearson, 38, drove a 3800 pound Mercury to win the 18th Virginia 500 at Martinsville Speedway before an estimated 27 000 to 29 000 fans. He outlasted Cale Yarborough in a brutal 125 mile duel, with Yarborough spinning late to seal Pearson's victory and an $11 000 first prize. Yarborough earned $5 000 for second. Bobby Isaac took third with $3 000, Buddy Baker finished fourth and Cecil Gordon placed fifth. Richard Petty faded after engine trouble in the Dodge.
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Snag Sargent Remembered as Winchester Sports Pioneer
Buckeye Potts Sports Snag Sargent was Handley High Schools first track coach and longtime football and basketball mentor. A Winchester native and Springfield College alum, he guided generations of athletes before retiring to run a sporting goods shop and helping others in need. Garland R. Quarles lauded his four decades of service, character, and coaching impact.
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Winchester Speedway cancels rain plagued double feature
The Saturday stock car show at Winchester Speedway is cancelled due to last week’s rain and wet track. Promoter Clem LaMaster shifts to a 50 lap Late Model Spring Championship this Saturday with heats to determine starting positions and an increased purse. Red Nininger, the 1972 Spring champion in car No. 25, is among contenders. Gates open 6 p.m. warmups at 7 30 p.m. racing starts 8 p.m.
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Fenway Park No Help for Red Sox in Sox Loss
The Boston Red Sox drop to last in the AL East after a 5-0 defeat by the Chicago White Sox at Fenway Park. Dick Allen and Bill Melton homer for Chicago while Boston manager Eddie Kasko laments a tough stretch. Elsewhere, AL and NL results include Oakland over Baltimore and Los Angeles two wins over Pittsburgh.
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