Baker Wins Pole at Winston 500 in Talladega
Buddy Baker, 33, captured the pole with a 193.435 mph Dodge, the fastest stock car mark in three years, at Talladega Alabama International Speedway. He eyes his first Talladega victory while praising the 2.66 mile layout and banked turns as he prepares for Sunday’s Winston 500. Jim Vandiver earned the 16th spot with 189.080 mph, and Donnie Allison followed at 188.348 mph as the field neared the halfway point.
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Jim Vandiver
Buck Baker
Handley Dominates Frederick County Invitational Track Meet
Handley junior high swept the four school Frederick County Invitational scoring 108 points to win. Adams set a meet record in the two mile with 10 35.6. Manzie won the shot put, Yates and Hack tied for first in the mile, Yates won the 880, Crosen claimed long and triple jumps, Chumley swept hurdles and high jump, Shuman won the 100 and 220, and Payne captured the 440.
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Frederick County
Ayler
Warren County
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Manzie
Yates
Hack
Frank Crosen
Chumley
Terry Shuman
Payne
Wildcats
Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching
Top batting leaders include Maddox and Fuentes with SF 36 hits and .392, Bonds SS 35, Wynn 23 runs, Oliver 21 RBIs. Pitching leaders show Koosman 4 0 with 1.06 ERA and Billingham 4 0 with 2.78. American League leaders include Kelly .487 and Valentine .397, Patek 20 runs, Mayberry 20 RBIs, Valentine 31 hits.
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Hill Takes 1st Round Lead in Houston Open
Mike Hill, a 34 year old former beer truck driver, carded a five under par 67 at Quail Valley Golf Club to lead the $205 000 Houston Open by two strokes over Steve Melnyk and amateur Ben Crenshaw. Defending Masters champ Tommy Aaron shot 80 and Tom Weiskopf 79 as Dave Hill withdrew after a 78.
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County Pony League Managers to Meet
Frederick County Pony League managers will gather in the Reception Department Office at 9 Court Square on Tuesday May 8 at 7 30 p m. Attendance by a manager or representative is required as schedules will be completed after the meeting. Teams absent are assumed not to participate this summer.
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Major League Standings and Schedule Notes
Major League standings from the Associated Press show balanced East and West records with teams like Milwaukee New York and Kansas City leading or near the lead. The schedule lists upcoming games including Chicago at Minnesota Detroit at Milwaukee and Boston at Texas with several matchups noted for Friday and Saturday. Larry Geracioti is in his ninth season coaching NYU baseball.
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Frederick County Little League tryouts begin May 7 1973
Frederick County Recreation Department announces baseball tryouts for ages nine to twelve as of March 1 1973. Tryouts start 5 30 p m on May 7 1973 at Stephens City Little League field Middletown School Stonewall School Gainesboro School James Wood High School and Senseny Road School. All eligible boys are urged to attend.
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Area Sports Schedule Highlights Local Events
A compact listing shows Shenandoah Downs horse racing at 7 15 p m and George Mason District tennis at Clarke County. High school baseball features Broad Run at Warren County at 7 30 p m while Occoquan Relays include James Wood at Woodbridge starting 4 p m.
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Clarke County
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