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Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia

28 Aug 1979

Page 13

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Winchester Evening Star

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Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1979

Page

13

J R Keeps Astros In Front With 12 Strikeouts

J R Richard pitched a 12 strikeout two hitter leading Houston to a 3-0 victory over Montreal Expos. Richard’s season total rose to 244 as manager Dick Williams and teammate Enos Cabell praised his fronting dominance. Cincinnati pulled within a half game behind Houston with a 4-2 win over Philadelphia as Dan Driessen drove in two in the ninth. San Diego beat Chicago 5-4 on Paul Dade’s pinch hit in the 10th and Los Angeles topped Pittsburgh 4-2 with Dusty Baker’s ninth inning homer. New York edged Atlanta 21-15 in a suspended game completion.

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J.R. Richard Montreal Dick Williams Houston Expos Williams Enos Cabell Richard Reds Phillies Dan Driessen Cincinnati Philadelphia Larry Christenson Driessen Ron Reed Ble San Diego Chicago Kurt Bevacqua Padres Jim Wilhelm Wilhelm Bill Fahey Bill Almon Dade Bruce Sutter Willie Hernandez John D’acquisto Cubs Odgers Pirates Dusty Baker Los Angeles Pittsburgh Gary Thomasson Dodgers von Joshua Kent Tekulve Enrique Romo Romo Derrel Thomas Baker Ken Brett Don Sutton Tekulve Mets Braves Alex Trevino Lee Mazzilli New York Atlanta Jeff Reardon Eddie Solomon Aeaar Montreas Philadelpia West Houston San Francisco York Adame Anieler Rogers Pastore Carlton P ‘Niekro Ellis Reuschel Jones Perpetiion Candelaria St.Louis B. Forsch Knepper Best Rage Paul Cleveland Bowns Mack Mitchell Henry Bradley Leo Biedermann Sam Clapham Rickey Tson Dallas Cowboys Todd Christensen Tom Randall Robert Steele Andy Frederick Mike Calhoun LOS Angeles Rams Gus Coppens Ed Fulton Oscar Roan Sid Justin Cody Jones Miami Dolphins Garo Yepremian Joel Williams Jeff Groth Lloyd Henry Harris Philadelphia Eagles McAlister Aning Deck Gregames McAlister Cheet Boyd Harry Dee Ray’ Orca John Zamberlin NEW York Jets Mike Hennigan Bruce Stephens Emmett Bac Oak Evans Bob Inkel Oakland Raiders Charles Philyaw Dan Medlin Jim Rourke Bruce Taylor Larry Brunson ST. Louis Cardinals Mark Bell Eason Ramson Green Jeff McIntyre SAN Francisco 49Ers Lenvil Elliott Cincinnati Bengals Woody Carter Carl McGee Steve Knutson Johnny Miller Tampa Bay Buccaneers Paul Harris Alvis Darby Ernest Kirk Mike Levenseller Washington Redskins Tony Green Nick Lowery Fred Dean Gerard Williams Jerry Anderson
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Montefusco Walks Out After Giants Fine at Candlestick

San Francisco Giants pitcher John Montefusco refused to return to the team after being fined 500 dollars along with three teammates for breaking manager Joe Altobelli's rules on an airplane trip. The Giants opened a three game series with the St. Louis Cardinals as Montefusco weighed his options following Sundays 4-1 loss to the Cubs.

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SAN Francisco John Montefusco San Francisco Giants Spec Richardson Giants Candlestick Park St. Louis Cardinals Montefusco Joe Altobelli Altobelli Chicago Cubs Vida Blue Loa Plat Aca
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Major League Standings and Schedule Update

Baseball standings show Baltimore leading the American League with 66 wins and 66 games. Boston and Milwaukee trail, while New York and Detroit sit mid pack. Upcoming games include Toronto at Oakland and Minnesota visiting Baltimore with several interleague matchups.

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Pea Baltimore Boston Milwaukee Np New York Detroit Cleveland Toronto West California Kansas City Minnesota Texas Chicago Oakland Seattle California Milwaukee Leary Langford Twitchell Wise Robbins Ripley Baumgarten McGregor Erickson Haas Chamberlain Clay Johnson Rick Cerone Roy Howell Toronto Blue Jays Oakland A's Cerone
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Area sports schedule features multiple high school events

Thursday brings girls basketball action with Strasburg Central and Warren County facing Luray. Friday cross country at Park View James Wood, plus football matches Strasburg Wilson Memorial Loudoun Valley Broad Run Hedgesville. Winchester Youth Soccer registration and Shenandoah Valley Runners 15K on Heritage Day add.

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Warren County Strasburg Central Luray James Wood Wilson Memorial Jefferson Loudoun Valley Hedgesville Shenandoah Valley First National Bank of Strasburg T & E Sportswear Strasburg High School Mike McKiernan
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Major League Baseball Leaderboard and Transactions Highlight

The compiled leaders include Lynn and Rice leading Boston with 36 and 33 home runs respectively, and Brett and LeFlore notable for RBI and steals. Pitching leaders show John and Caldwell atop win totals, with several teams trading and waiving players across the NFL and CFL-like entries, including Oakland, Rams, Dolphins, Jets, and more with various roster moves and injuries.

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Carpenter Foresees Phillies Slump After Rose Arrival

AP reports Philadelphia owner Ruly Carpenter expected a rough season after Pete Rose joined the Phillies. The team sits fifth in the NL East as injuries and other factors hinder performance, with no shakeups planned and a plan to reassess next spring. Peter Fleming, known as John McEnroe's doubles partner, wins his first major singles title at the rain-delayed TAP tournament in Mason, Ohio.

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Philadelphia Pete Rose Philadelphia Phillies Phils Ruly Carpenter Carpenter Mason, Ohio Peter Fleming John McEnroe Roscoe Anner Seabrook, S.C
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J.R Astros Paul Dade Dou Houston Astros J. R. Richard Montreal Expos Gary Carter Rafael Landestoy Solomon Kevin Kobel Kobel Life Insurance John C. C. Miller Pons Fe Eened Winchester Nationwide Insurance Massanutten Warren v . P.m P.m Austin Peay James Madison Hampton Institute Liberty Baptist St. Paul’s Norfolk State South Carolina State Virginia State Sports Calls War Memorial Kiwanis Winchester Recreation Park Major League Lynn Brett Kansas Downing Kemp Lezcano Rice Singleton Thomas Eae Brett Bell Cruz Bonds Bumbry Wills Davis Or York Drago John Caldwell Flanagan Clear Zahn Kern Ryan Guidry Jenkins Koosman Schmidt Hernandez St Louis Clark Templeton Matthews Garvey Moreno Youngblood Peper Cromartie Man McBride Scott Dawson Beanoree Houston Winfield Kingman Horner Lopes Plymouth Kern Motor Company Valley Ave Rose Fleming Kim T. Smith Berryville Ave State Farm State Farm Fue and Casualty Company Ne Office Bioorrington Ole Jack Frost Homelite
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