Wade's 23 Spark Tech Past Virginia in Rivalry Win
Cal Wade came off the Tech bench to score 23 points and close out the 87-83 win over Virginia at Tech Coliseum. Ed Frazier, Craig Lieder and Bobby Stevens also hit double figures as Tech improved to 17-5 while Virginia dropped to 12-10. If invited, Tech expects NCAA bid. NIT also possible.
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Wake Forest Upsets Maryland on Team Night Rally
Maryland without Len Elmore loses 62-60 to Wake Forest in Winston? Salem. Eddie Byers and Eddie Payne lead Wake Forest in the rally after halftime as Maryland drops to 6-5 ACC and 19-5 overall while Wake Forest sits 3-8 and 11-13.
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Gene Hooks
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Ratliff Signs With Patriots in pro football move
Don Ratliff a 1968 Handley High School graduate signs with the New England Patriots after starring at Maryland. The 6 5 230 pound tight end led Maryland in reception yards and touchdowns last season and will report to camp at Amherst College in July. Ratliff, son of Mr and Mrs H Eugene Ratliff of Winchester, is the second Winchester area player to sign a pro contract.
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Players Agree On Settlement In MLB Contract Talks
Marvin Miller and 22 of 24 player reps met in Miami and unanimously approved terms with baseball owners. Across teams, many stars signed 1973 contracts while several key players remained unsigned, including Pete Rose, Harmon Killebrew, and Rod Carew as the pace of signings continued.
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Roy White
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Joe Morgan
Tony Perez
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Ross Grimsley
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Norm Cash
Duke Sims
Fred Sherman
Tommy John
Claude Osteen
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Willie Crawford
Chicago White Sox
Carlos May
Carlton Fisk
Boston Red Sox
Sonny Siebert
Marty Patin
Minnesota Twins
Harmon Killebrew
Tony Oliva
Rod Carew
Jim Kaat
Jim Perry
Baltimore Orioles
Mike Cuellar
Puerto Rico
Cleveland Indians
Alex Johnson
VHSL Takes Strong Stand After Williams Fracas
The Virginia High School League braces for a final ruling after a Northern District Tournament incident at TC Williams. A player showed blatant unsportsmanlike conduct, triggering a severe punishment barring Williams from remaining championship play this season. The Executive Committee meets today to decide the outcome.
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NCAA Extends First Tourney Bids Today
The NCAA will announce first bids today for postseason play with Marquette Providence and Houston likely invited. NIT selections follow from New York two hours later, with independents receiving NCAA spots and conference champions filling most others. Southwestern Louisiana and Syracuse also figure as heavy NCAA contenders while possibly winding up in New York.
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Mixed Emotions Over Baseball Lockout
Winchester area weighs in on the pro baseball lockout with debate over the Basic Agreement pension, reserve clause, and salary arbitration. Residents split between players and owners as former athlete Bill DeHaven decries greed while Randyl Derrington and Hank Willemsma defend owners and players respectively.
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Winchester
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Hank Willemsma
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