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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1978

Page

13

Caps fall to Canucks in rough 4-2 loss at home

Washington Capitals drop a 4-2 decision to Vancouver in a penalty heavy game. Bryan Watson extended his NHL penalty minutes record as Vancouver built a 3-0 lead before Washington rallied briefly in the first period.

Landover Bryan Watson Watson National Hockey League Washington Capitals Vancouver Canucks Capital Centre Canucks Washington Rich Bragnale Caps Vancouver Dave Forbes Bragnalo Cesare Maniago

St Christopher's Beats Randolph Macon in Virginia Prep League

Richard Mitchell scored 15 of his 17 in the second half to lift St. Christopher's to a 61-56 win over Randolph Macon Academy. RMA dropped to 2-12 after 10 losses in 11 games, with 23 turnovers.

Richmond Richard Mitchell St. Christopher's Virginia Randolph Macon Academy RMA Jackets Phil Kardis Damon McCaulley Stuart Nesbit

Ali Spinks Battle Tonight in Las Vegas Heavyweight Showdown

Muhammad Ali meets Leon Spinks tonight in Las Vegas for the world heavyweight title in a 15 round main event at Hilton Pavilion. Spinks, 24, challenges 36 year old Ali who holds a four inch reach advantage and a 27 pound edge, with the bout broadcast on CBS from 8 to 11:15 p.m. EST.

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College hoops results from Wednesday and Thursday events

Wednesday games featured Loudoun Valley losing 66 to 60 at Jefferson and Warren County beating Osbourn 82 to 57 while Clarke edged Loudoun County 73 53. Thursday notes include Georgetown beating Manhattan 87 to 19 and UNC defeating Navy 68 to 65 as Wake Forest toppled Davidson 93 73 and NC State beat Duke 68 71.

Loudoun Valley Jefferson James Wood Warren County Osbourn High Clarke Loudoun County Broad Run Valley Gar Field Stonewall Jackson Raiders Seager Mount St. Mary's Rams Virginia Clemson Cavaliers Terry Holland Virginia Military William & Mary Virginia Tech Ohio University Hokies Penn State West Virginia Mountaineers N.C State Duke Wolfpack George Washington Wake Forest Davidson Deacons North Carolina Kent State Tar Heels Navy American U Wardensville Mathias Warriors Georgetown Manhattan Hoyas New York Old Dominion Richmond Spiders Virginia Sea i

Braddock Street Captures County Title in Rout

Braddock Street United Methodist outscored Kernstown 26-13 in the fourth quarter to win the Frederick County Church League title 81-58. Mike Frazier led with 22 points, Jeff Dodd added 12, and Bob Fetter 20 as Braddock Street built from a 33-31 halftime advantage into a dominating finish.

Braddock Street United Methodist Kernstown Frederick County Church Braddock Street Mike Frazier Bob Fetter Frazier Fetter Jeff Dodd Smoot DeHaven Dodd M DeHaven Singhass

Nuggets ride new acquisitions to 103 98 win over Bullets

Darnell Hillman and Bobby Wilkerson, fresh imports for Denver, led the Nuggets in a 103 98 victory over Washington. Hillman scored 16 with 13 boards and Wilkerson added 20 points, four steals, and key fourth quarter contributions to extend Denver's division lead.

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Georgia Tech Upsets Louisville in Metro 7 Clash

Georgia Tech, led by Sammy Drummer with 25 points and Tice Brown's 24, shot a school record 66 percent and defeated ninth-ranked Louisville 69-59. Louisville’s five-game win streak ends as Tech outscored the Cardinals 13-4 late.

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