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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1970
Page
8
Handley edged James Wood 55 53 as Taylor Finley led with 17 points and Steve Boettner grabbed 19 rebounds. The win gives Handley a 10-12 series edge since 1957, with next week’s NW League schedule and a rematch set for Friday the 13th at Handley.
Fauquier led 4-2 early and built a 33-24 halftime edge en route to a 70-53 win over Broad Run. Terry Canard scored 22 points on 11 field goals, averaging 19.5 through eight games, with Leon Williams adding 18. Broad Run’s Bob Allen top-scored with 14, while Sudduth and Tate had 11 and 10 respectively. Fauquier remains 5-0 in league play and will face Handley next. Broad Run drops to 0-5 in league play and 0-7 overall.
The Shawnee Bowmen invite all interested people to a 7 30 p m meeting at the Lee Jackson Restaurant Monday. Memberships for 1970 will be accepted. The club is affiliated with The Virginia Bowhunters Association and the National Field Archery Association. 1970 officers include President Bi Boden Vice President Cliff Lewis Rec Sec Jerry Bennett Corresponding Secretary and Treasurer Doug Brown Range Captain Wendell Thweatt Assistant Range Captain Wayne Whitacre Publicity Petey Whitlock.
Handley overcame an 11-point third quarter deficit to beat James Wood 62 to 55 at Frederick County Junior High Gym. Handley built a late lead with key scores from Gilbert Long and Finley while Boettner dominated the boards. Handley improves to 5-3 in the Northwestern League, James Wood falls to 2-4.
Central dominated Page County in a District 19 game 62 to 44. Gary Leake scored 22 points on 10 field goals and 2 free throws, with Jim Hepner adding 16. Warren Judd led Page County with 10 points on 2 field goals and 6 free throws.
Handley coaches call it one of the sweetest wins as the Judges beat James Wood 62 to 55 in Frederick County Gym. Omps notes a strong first half and clutch late defense while Hannas praises Wood’s hustle and notes a late turnover as turning point. Four Handley starters reach double figures led by Gilbert Long with 10 and Gary Hughes nine as Handley seals the victory.
Luray Bulldogs toppled Montevideo 53 42 after a 30 18 halftime lead. Mike Frye scored 20 points while Brown added 14 and Ed Frye 12 for Luray. Willie Brown topped Montevideo with 15 points.
Elkton broke the school scoring mark with a 108 to 62 win over Rappahannock. Rex Meadows led Elkton with 32 points on 12 field goals and 8 of 9 free throws. Teammates C Baugher 18, Leonard Fields 17, and Daniel Davis 15 also scored in double digits. Paul Ayler led Rappahannock with 14 points.
Unbeaten Lee High of Staunton defeated arch rival Lexington 50 to 35 to move to 8-0 on the season in a Valley District basketball game.
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