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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1979

Page

16

Multiple National League and college sports notes from era

National League signees include Larry Parrish Warren Cromar Andre Dawson and Ellis Valentine with Montreal Expos and Darold Knowles to St Louis on a two year deal. Celtics trade Billy Knight for Rick Robey. Flames move Richard Mulhern to Los Angeles. Stingers send Kelly Davis to Philadelphia. Bears retire Jon Morris. Browns name David Adolph defensive line coach. Lions announce Doug Gerhart resignation and Don Dell appointment. Rams fire trio and 49ers name Al Vermeil. College basketball results and scores across numerous games with many named teams and venues mentioned.

Montreal Expos Larry Parrish Warren Cromartie Andre Dawson Ellis Valentine St.louis Cardinals Darold Knowles National Basketball Association Boston Celtics Billy Knight Indiana Rick Robey National Hockey League Atlanta Flames Richard Mulhern Los Angeles Bob Murdoch Cincinnati Stingers Kelly Davis Philadelphia Chicago Bears Jon Morris Cleveland Browns David Adolph Detroit Lions Doug Gerhart Don Dell LOS Angeles Rams Foster Andersen Max Coley Charlie Waller SAN Francisco 49Ers al Vermeil

Rice Fans Clown Around as Texas Wins 94 81

The Texas Longhorns defeated Rice 94 to 81 in Houston as Rice fans in clown outfits jeered Abe Lemons. Lemons brushed off the taunts, noting it had little effect on his team and that he could be amused by the antics after the game.

Associated Press Houston Rice Owls Abe Lemons Texas Longhorns Lemons Rice Owls

Last Minute Free Throws Lift Mason Over Osbourn

George Mason won 34 to 30 in Northwestern District play as four late free throws sealed the victory over Osbourn. Mason players Skelly Felker and others contributed to the scoring, while Osbourn was led by Hoss and Ebert in a slow-paced contest.

Mason Over Osbourn George Mason Mason Skelly Black Kimble Felker Crawford White Costner Prettyman Hoss Ebert Thomas Hogan

Long Distance Debate Shapes Frederick County High School Plan

James Wood considered an independent year and a two-campus split but the Frederick County School Board kept a single high school. Joining the Northwestern District would mean 65 mile trips and renewed rivalries with Warren Clarke and Handley. Taxpayers may be asked to bear costs as the Commonwealth District continues to suffer low support and long travel.

James Wood Frederick County Nothern Warren Clarke Handley Northwestern Commonwealth District

Handley Edges Osbourn Park in Down-to-the-Wire Tilt

Handley overcame Osbourn Park 58-44 as the Jackets rallied from a seven-point halftime deficit. key runs included a 12-0 third-quarter spurt and solid defense forcing turnovers. Brisco led Handley with 13 points while Pierce fouled out late for Osbourn Park amid disappointing shooting.

Page 14 Handley Yellow Jackets Pierce Jerry Twigg Osbourn Park Bry Propps Carpenter Isherwood Brisco Carpentier Against Stickley Yellow Jacket Ishnerwood Cody Dearing Eddie Robinson Hanley Jim Sowers Handle Scheltens Propps Bolton Delaney Richards

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