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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1979

Page

14

Spurs edge 76ers to set up Bullets rematch

Spurs beat Philadelphia 111-108 in game seven to clinch the series and earn a playoff rematch with Washington. Louie Dampier, Mike Green, Julius Erving, George Gervin, and Larry Kenan figure in a tense finish as San Antonio ends a long playoff drought.

San Antonio Texas San Antonio Spurs Washington Bullets Louie Dampier Spurs Mike Green Dampier 76Ers National Basketball Association Jinx George Gervin Julius Erving Mark Olberding

Orioles top Mariners as Smith and Lowenstein pace 9-3 win

Billy Smith drove in three runs and John Lowenstein belted a three run homer as the Orioles beat Seattle 9-3 with a seven hitter from Mike Flanagan and Don Stanhouse. Baltimore backed their 15 hits with a five run ninth.

Billy Smith John Lowenstein Mike Flanagan Don Stanhouse Baltimore Seattle Smith RBI Orioles Mariner Lowenstein Bill Stern Nesota Twins Toronto Blue Jays Texas Rangers Kansas City Royals Pittsburgh Atlanta Cincinnati Reds Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardinals Houston Angels Yankees Nolan Ryan California Angel New York Ron Guidry Ryan Anaheim Red Sox Dwight Evans Mike Torrez Boston Oakland Torrez Jim Essian Evans Matt Keough

Czaravich Quietly Bets Back at Belmont Park Barn 57

In Louisville Derby week chaos, Belmont Park hosts Czaravich a chestnut colt calmly munching in Barn 57. Spectacular Bid and Flying Poster attract photographers as trainers hold press conferences nearby.

Louisville Czaravich Belmont Park New York

Spectacular Derby Prospects Highlight Czaravich Decision

Trainer Billy Turner discusses the decision to skip the Derby with Czaravich, a strong colt who won at Aqueduct and placed third in the Wood Memorial. The farm circles this year’s Triple Crown as Spectacular Bid and Flying Paster loom as Derby favorites, while Czaravich could reappear in future races.

Czaravich Czarovich Billy Turner Turner Aqueduct Wood Memorial General Assem Secretariat Embry

Handley Golfers Nab Third Title

Handley wins district title at Goose Creek with a 328 to edge Loudoun Valley. Danny Deignan and Scott Jack led Handley’s scoring while Bobby Tate fired 73 to take individual medalist honors by five strokes. Handley and Loudoun Valley advance to Region II Group AA at South Wales Culpeper.

Star Sports Leesburg Handley Goose Creek Golf Club Mike Oates Danny Deignan Scott Jack Tim Daly Mark Hoffman Loudoun Valley Loudoun County Warren County Handley and Valley South Wales Culpeper Billy Hoffman Deignan Jack Oates Richard Boone Hoffman Park View Bobby Tate Scott Ball

General Assembly Primed for Derby Challenge

Louisville AP General Assembly mirrors Secretariat with fast 57 and 2-5 seconds five eighths and 1 10 1-5 for three quarters in workout. Trainers compare pace and potential while Spectacular Bid and Flying Poster loom as Derby favorites. Jolley praises horse's affinity for track despite erratic career.

Louisville General Assembly Secretariat LeRoy Jolley Bud Delp Bertram Firestone

Redskins Watch As Bills Take Cousineau First

New York AP reported Tom Cousineau an All-American linebacker from Ohio State was chosen by the Buffalo Bills as the No 1 pick in the 1979 NFL draft. The selection came quickly via a trade with San Francisco that sent O J Simpson to the 49ers. The 6 2 230 lb Cousineau, inspired by Dick Butkus, drew comparisons to Randy Gradishar.

NEW York Tom Cousineau Ohio State Buffalo Bills Bills San Francisco O.J. Simpson 49Ers Cousineau Chicago Bears Dick Butkus Denver Randy Gradishar Walford-Astoria New York Giants Jets

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