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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1977
Page
14
James Wood eyes progress at Commonwealth District meet in Stafford. Coach and runners say the Colonels have improved sharply since the season start and will face strong competition from a league full of emerging talents.
James Wood coaches aim to boost regional chances as eight or nine athletes may qualify for the Charlottesville regional meet. Key athletes include Boggs Keichner Baker and Dodson, with rivals from Gar Field Osbourn Park Woodbridge and Stonewall pressing in jumps sprints and middle distance events. The district team title hinges between Gar Field Woodbridge and Osbourn Park as events kick off at 10 a.m. with finals at 1 p.m.
James Wood, led by defending district champion Kim Dunlap, aims to add more qualifiers as Commonwealth District girls meet opens in Stafford. Other James Wood athletes like Hoover, Johnson, Chumley and Burkhart are listed as potential scorers with strong marks in the 440, 880, mile and hurdles as regionals on May 13 approach.
The Houston Rockets lost 128-117 to the Philadelphia 76ers in the opening game of the Eastern Conference final. Coach Tom Nissalke noted Philadelphia forced a fast pace, saying they excel at a run-heavy game and Houston must avoid a wild tempo to stay competitive.
Houston rookie Floyd Bannister struggled at Wrigley Field as Chicago Cubs hitters blasted wind aided three run homers. Bannister cited the windy conditions as a new test after Arizona State and the amateur draft top pick status. Watson Johnson and Ferguson provided late offense as the Astros chased the Cubs but fell 7 1.
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