Local Driver Saffell Catches Racing Fever in 1972
Front Royal racer Jim Saffell, a first year stock car driver with the No. 48 Ford, finished ninth in points with 361 and was named Rookie of the Year at Winchester Speedway. He plans a 1973 rework including a 64 Fairlane chassis, aims for early season races, and credits Ford familiarity for his choice of ride.
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Scipio Spinks Returns to Lift Cardinals Heritage
St Louis pitcher Scipio Spinks, a rehabilitated starter after a knee injury, returns to spring training with the Cardinals. He jokes about sleeping with a stuffed gorilla Mighty Joe Young and enjoys keeping team spirits high, while teammates tease him and former star Lou Brock makes an appearance in the impersonation. Spinks aims to help the Cardinals contend after a tough 1970 season.
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College Basketball Roundup From The Associated Press
Liu defeats Colgate 72 to 65 in college basketball action. New Mexico State beats Wichita State 72 to 70. Stanford tops California 70 to 66. NCAA Playoffs and regional results include Hartwick over Potsdam 75 to 58 and Brockport over C. W. Post 93 to 77. Other scores listed.
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Pro Basketball NBA and ABA Scores and Schedules
NBA standings and results from Milwaukee Chicago Portland and Seattle. ABA standings show Carolina Kentucky Utah Indiana Denver and Dallas with upcoming matchups listed.
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Phillies Training Camp Moment Turns Lighthearted
During a workout at Clearwater Florida, teammates share a playful moment and laugh together as Dick Selma and another teammate joke around. The scene captures team camaraderie at spring camp.
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Winkles Takes Over Angels In Tough 1973 Rebuild
Pepperpot Bobby Winkles steps into the Angels hot seat in Palm Springs as Del Rice exits after one season. The team aims to improve on a fifth place finish in the AL West by adding players from the cross city Dodgers in a major winter trade.
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Exhibition Baseball Notes and Roster Tangles
Exhibition games feature the Angels and Orioles with big deals like Robinson's two year 300000 contract under Harry Dalton. Winkles implements a fast paced Angel style while Nolan Ryan and others vie for rotation spots as Valley of adjustments looms.
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Stephens City Mets Will Meet Sunday
The Stephens City Mets of the Apple Valley Baseball League will meet Sunday at 4 p.m. in the F and M Bank of Stephens City. Manager Ken Wymer requests the presence of all members.
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Business League To Meet Monday
A meeting of both divisions of the Business Slow Pitch Softball League is set for 7 30 pm Monday in the War Memorial Building. The session will set the deadline for entry of teams into the A or AA divisions and cover other league business as noted by softball commissioner Sonny Higgs.
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Trevino Leads In Doral Open
Lee Trevino holds a four stroke lead at the Doral Eastern Open after 36 holes with a six under par 138. Rod Curl, a Wintu Indian, posted a 68 to sit second four back, while Bobby Mitchell and Dave Hill are one stroke behind. Defending champion Jack Nicklaus faltered with four bogeys and a 74 to reach 143, eleven back.
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