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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1979

Page

14

Swann Turns Center of Attention Ahead of Super Bowl

Steelers star Lynn Swann carries a bruised left foot after a practice mishap with Ron Johnson. X rays show no fracture but Swann vows to play, while Steelers and Cowboys players shrug off intimidation talk as Super Bowl IX approaches.

MIAMI Lynn Swann Paul Warfield Fran Tarkenton Swann Pittsburgh Steelers Parkway Hospital Ron Johnson Steelers Houston Warfield Miami Dolphins Dolphins Minnesota Vikings Pittsburgh Johnson Cowboys Tony Dorsett Dallas Hollywood Henderson

Handley tops Osbourn Park 58 44 in Northwestern tilt

Handley held Osbourn Park to a lone field goal in the third quarter as Randy Pierce and Ted Carpenter were stifled. Billy Brisco led Handley with 17 points and 10 rebounds while Robbie Peck and Robbie Williams provided bench help in a 58 44 victory that kept the Judges in title contention.

Star Sports Manassas Yellow Jackets Handley Osbourn Park Randy Pierce Ted Carpenter Osbourn Bill Isherwood Billy Brisco Steve Tavenner Brisco Nets Pierce Carpenter Tavenner George Conklin Isherwood Randy Stickley Stickley Taverner Peck Robbie Williams Richard Delaney Delaney Art Payne

Gar-Field Beats James Wood in 66-42 Victory

Gar-Field earned its ninth win of the season with a 66-42 win over James Wood. Coach Rick French praised the defense and inside passing as Gar-Field held James Wood to a low scoring night and kept Commonwealth District play tight. The Indians, who beat Woodbridge 113-72 earlier, have won eight straight after an early two-game skid.

Dale City Gar-Field James Wood Wood Indians DeMatha Woodbridge French Gar Field Newman

Long Distance Travel Takes Toll in James Wood Loss

James Wood fell 66-42 at Gar Field as travel distances of 70 to 90 miles burden players and fans. Newman led Gar Field with 16 points while James Wood failed to reach double figures in scoring.

Gar-Field Newman Mike Williams Perry Williams James Wood Hildebrand and

Hall of Fame ballot sees Mays and Snider likely. Maris and Slaughter linger

AP notes Willie Mays is a lock for the Hall in Cooperstown while Duke Snider is a strong possibility. Odds favor two others, Roger Maris and Enos Slaughter, facing fallout over public image and past controversies.

Associated Press Cooperstown N.Y Willie Mays Giants Mets Duke Snider Dodger Roger Mavis New York Yankees Enos

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