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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1976

Page

10

Handley Faces Key District Clash With Loudoun Valley

Handley coach Bill Isherwood says tonight's Northwestern District game with Loudoun Valley is crucial as Handley holds a 6-1 district mark against Valley's 3-3. A win could dampen Valley's chance to repeat as champs and prevent a three way tie for second. Valley's Jim Sweetser leads the district with 26.8 PPG and scored 31 against Handley previously.

Handley Bill Isherwood Loudoun Valley George Mason Valley Isherwood Loudoun County Lindsey Jones Keith Burks Lindsey Keith Tommy Wolfe Mike Ice Jim Sweetser James Wood Colonels Donnie Hambleton Albemarle Hambleton Woodbridge Harold Cooper Vikings

Hokies Rally Past WVU in 81-78 Thriller

Virginia Tech snapped a late deficit to beat West Virginia University 81-78 on Monday night. Sid Bostick and Maurice Robinson missed critical free throws and Russell Davis hit a 20 foot jumper late, sealing the Hokies win.

Morgantown W.va Virginia Tech West Virginia University WVU Gobblers Sid Bostick Maurice Robinson Russell Davis

Handley Gymnasts Win Second Dual Meet

Handley defeated James Monroe 22 14 at Handley as gymnasts won most events and topped the Jayvees. Connie Carr, Renee Hedge, and Kathy Milam led with strong free floor and vault scores, while Stacy Willis and Beth Garber dominated the bars.

Handley James Monroe Stafford Taylor Connie Carr Renee Hedge Lisa Godrick Martha Smith Stacy Willis Beth Garber Willis Garber Laurie Hall Kathy Milam Kim McGhee Godrick Hedge Smith Louise Mathews Phyllis Atkins Janet Keane Anne Hyde Loudoun County Broad Run Cassi Tilling Lisa Goolrick Kathy Watts Sharon Shinker Fran Graninger Laura Babb Beth Chapman Goolrick

Three Elected to Pro FB Hall of Fame

Canton AP Jim Taylor Ray Flaherty and Len Ford were elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Flaherty coached the Redskins in the late 1930s and early 1940s. Ford helped the Browns win seven division titles in the 1950s. Taylor transformed the Packers in the 1960s and retires as the second leading NFL rusher with 8597 yards and 83 TDs. Induction set for July 24 in Canton.

Canton Ohio Jim Taylor Ray Flaherty Len Ford Flaherty Washington Redskins Ford Cleveland Browns Taylor Green Bay Packers Hall of

High School Wrestling Results and Key Basketball Finish

Highlights from a wrestling card with pins and decisions for 98 through 185 pounds and a close basketball win for the Gobblers. Russ Davis starred with 24 points including a late go ahead bucket, followed by clutch free throws to seal the victory as West Virginia faded.

NFC Members Rally To 23 20 Pro Bowl Win

In New Orleans the NFC rallied in the fourth period to beat the American Conference 23 20. Mike Boryla led the comeback with the Mike Special a passing play from Philadelphia that produced two touchdowns and helped set up the late score by Mel Gray. Terry Metcalf also scored on a 14 yard strike.

New Orleans Mike Boryla Boryla Mike Philadelphia Eagles Hart NFC Jim Hart St. Louis Cardinals James Harris Los Angeles Rams Harris Archie Manning Steve Bartkowski Atlanta Minnesota Fran Tarkenton Roger Staubach Dallas Billy Johnson Terry Metcalf Metcalf Mel Gray

Ashby Wrestlers Fall to Warren in Dual Meet

Turner Ashby Knights routed Warren County 48-10 led by pins and decisions. Warren’s wins came from Ray Lamb at 98 pounds and Joe Corbett at 126, with Jesse Fox and others losing tight decisions as TA improved to 6-4 and Warren to 2-9.

Dayton Warren County Loudoun Valley Turner Ashby Knights Warren Ray Lamb Lamb Joe Corbett Jesse Fox

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