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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1977

Page

14

Kirkland Wins Colt TD In Preseason for Baltimore

Baltimore Colts rookie quarterback Mike Kirkland, from Pasadena Texas, scored a 14 yard rushing touchdown to seal a 14 7 preseason victory over Houston. He added six of eight passes for 101 yards and earned the game ball.

Houston Baltimore Colts Mike Kirkland Arkansas Colts Kirkland Pasadena Tex Robert Brazile David Lee Baltimore Danny Lee Lee Don Testerman Seattle Dallas O.J. Simpson Bills Detroit Simpson Cincinnati Tampa Bay Ken Anderson Bengals Bucs Bobby Douglass Paul Seal New Orleans Giants Kansas City Jan Stenerud Chiefs Pittsburgh Don Strock Nat Moore Jim Mandich Dolphins Washington Jim Turner Denver St. Louis New York Jets Clark Gaines Jets Atlanta Chicago Mike Phipp Randy Burks Bears Oakland Don McCauley Mike Reinfeldt

Mora's Homer Lifts Orioles To Win Over A's

Orioles rookie Andres Mora hit a three run homer in the sixth to power Baltimore past Oakland 5-4. Earl Weaver praised Mora's potential and noted his quick bat and power while Mora spoke of improving English and strength after weighing 175 last year.

Baltimore Andres Mora Lee Trevino Earl Weaver Baltimore Orioles Weaver Mora Orioles Oakland A Mexico George ‘Doc’ Medich Andy Astros Padres Joe Niekro Art Howe Joe Ferguson Houston San Diego Niekro Dave Freisleben Xpos Cardinals Andre Dawson Montreal St. Louis Eric Rasmussen Dawson Ted Simmons

Fischer Out At Least A Week For Redskins

Washington Redskins cornerback Pat Fischer was released from Sibley Hospital after a pinched nerve in his back. He will likely miss the start of training camp, with therapy at home and speculation about his return. Coach George Allen remains hopeful he can play again, but close sources doubt a football comeback this season.

Andy Weaver Carlisle Washington Redskins Pat Fischer Sibley Hospital Washington Fischer Redskins George Allen National Football League Gerard Williams Miami Dolphins

Phillies sweep Cubs as Schmidt and Luzinski power win

Philadelphia routs Chicago 10-2 then 4-2 to extend a 12 game winning streak. Schmidt hits his 29th and 30th homers driving in six in the opener while Luzinski belts his 31st in the nightcap. Cubs drop seven games back in the NL East with Franks calling for brighter days ahead.

Philadelphia Phillies Chicago Cubs Mike Schmidt Greg Luzinski Chicago Phils Cubs Herman Franks Phillies Pirates Mets John Candelaria Pittsburgh Phil Garner Giants Reds San Francisco Cincinnati Willie McCovey Darrell Evans Joe Morgan Cesar Geronimo

Rain Delays But Sparks Winchester City Tennis Start

The Winchester city tennis tournament began amid rain with 14 matches played. Upsets included Paul Hillyard over Wade Johnson 6-3 6-0, and Tom Mitchell needing three sets to beat Brawner Cates 1-6 6-1 6-4. Wade Johnson and Skip Bray defeated Kerry Gardner and Danny Dorsey 7-5 7-5. Second seed Pat Perry and Kay Bailey opened with a 6-1 6-2 win in womens doubles. The event, run by the Winchester Parks and Recreation Department, resumes at 5:30 and 7 p.m. tonight at city courts.

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