Broadway Center Signs Wean From Broadway for Shenandoah
Mike Wean a 63 percent center from Broadway High School has accepted an athletic grant in aid to play basketball at Shenandoah College and Conservatory of Music. Shenandoah coach Mike Kolsky announced yesterday after signing Wean at his school. The 210 pounder led Broadway in rebounds and was second in scoring this season helping the Gobblers to a 14 4 record. He averaged 10 rebounds and 13 points and earned second team All Valley District All Harrisonburg Area and Group 2 A All tournament team honors. Broadway coach Jim Jones praised Wean as an easy player to coach with a good attitude and noted his untapped potential.
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Mike Wean
Broadway Center
Shenandoah Hornets
Broadway
Jimmy Jones
Shence
Mike Kolsky
Broadway High School
Shenandoah College and Conservatory of Music
Shenandoah
Wean
Mike
Kolsky
Gobblers
Harrisonburg
Jim Jones
Sixth Game of ABA Title Series Tomorrow
Utah coach Bill Sharman credits defense for a 137-127 fifth game win over Louisville as Darel Carrier and Louie Dampier struggle to score. The Stars lead 3-2 in the best-of-seven, with game six set for CBS national telecast at Freedom Hall in Louisville.
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Louisville
Utah
Bill Sharman
Darel Carrier
Kentucky
CBS
Stars
Carrier
Louie Dampier
Salt Lake City
Dampier
Frank Ramsey
Colonels
Freedom Hall
Track Meet Set Tomorrow in Virginia Battle for Group AA Honors
In Blacksburg, Dan Gearhart of Glenvar headlines the state Group AA meet defending long jump, pole vault and hurdling titles. Lexington and Nelson County loom as top challengers with Pete Macheras and strong distance and weight event contenders all aiming to upset. Additional rising racers include Carl Thompson Addison James Harris Tunstall Arthur Johnson Nelson County and teammates Jim Macheras Sylvester Robinson Tom Fugate and Preston Stevens among others in sprint and mid distance races.
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Blacksburg
Dan Gearhart
Glenvar
Lexington
Nelson County
Gearhart
Pete Macheras
Carl Thompson
Addison
James Harris
Tunstall
Arthur Johnson
Dan Metzler
Turner Ashby
Phil Bowles
Metzler
Dave Leighton
Radford
David Slater
Jim Johnson
Spotsylvania
Macheras
Jim Macheras
Sylvester Robinson
Loudoun Valley
Tom Fugate
Abingdon
Dave Morton
Preston Stevens
Epstein Remains A's Spark After Trade To Oakland
Former Senator Has Seven Hits in 14 Tries With A's. Epstein, after being dealt from Washington to Oakland, collected seven hits in his first six games with the A’s and drove in two runs as Oakland beat Kansas City 6-3. Hunter earned his sixth straight win as the A’s surge atop the AL West.
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Dick Couch
Associated Press
Big Mike Epstein
Oakland A's
Epstein
Washington Senators
Oakland
A's
Kansas City Royals
Jim
Catfish
Hunter
New York Yankees
Milwaukee
A’s
Darold Knowles
Washington
Baltimore
Jake Gibbs
Brewers
al Yates
Bobby Murcer
Yankees
Royal Behavior Captures Sixth Race at Shenandoah Downs
Royal Behavior led from start to finish to win the sixth race at Shenandoah Downs in Charles Town. Daphne's Melody ran second as All Day won the fifth race. Canterbury Purse field includes Merry Master Crying For More Air Charger Road Sport and others.
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Charles Town
W. Va
Daniel E. Taylor
Royal Behavior
Shenandoah Downs
Daphne
Melody
Dana P. Brandt
Foot Bullah
Robert L. Herring
Merry Master
Homer S. Mitchell
Crying For More
Carol Bays
Air Charger
Road Sport
Air C
My Bob
Tchide Wilfil Will
Careful Ken
Arioscope
Proud John
Winston 500 Set for Sunday
Winston 500 at Talladega features Frank Warren and Bill Champion aiming for top finishes as NASCAR Grand National team drivers. Warren qualified 11th at 177.093 mph, Champion 12th at 175.249 mph in a 50-car field with pole by Donnie Allison at 185.869 mph.
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Talladega
Ala
Frank Warren
Bill Champion
Warren
Dixie Racing
Springfield
Mass
Alabama International Speedway
Evern
Donnie Allison
Hogan Retires From Houston After Early Round Injury
Ben Hogan, limping and well behind after 11 holes, withdraws from the $125,000 Houston Champions Invitational. Zarley and Hinson surge to the lead with 678 after a two stroke penalty on Zarley, while Hinson rides a strong round at the Champions Golf Club Course.
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Associated Press
Houston, Tex
Ben Hogan
Kermit Zarley
Larry Hinson
Hogan
Hinson
Zarley
Champions Golf Club
Hubert Green
Dave Hill
Bob Murphy
Gibby Giloert
Chi Chi Rodriguez
Ben Crenshaw
Homero Blancas
Arnold Palmer
Charles Coody
Lee Trevino
Houston
University of Houston
PH&T Registration Closes on May 20
Local boys ages nine to twelve must register by May 20 at Phillips stations for the Official Major League Baseball Pitch Hit and Throw contest to be held May 22 at Rouss Ball Park starting 12 30 p m. Winners advance from district to division to a Detroit All Star Game debut.
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Ph&t
Rouss Ball Park
Winchester
Clarke
Frederick County
Phillips’ 66
Detroit
Ryland Conner
Orioles Ball Park
Baltimore
Maryland
Yankee Stadium
New York
Local coaches depart area high schools amid student attitude concerns
Six area high school coaches left in recent months amid questions about student motivation and pride. The piece notes strong athletic programs at Handley and James Wood, awards events for George Blanda, and new local go cart and teen league activities with details on tryouts, events, and contact numbers.
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Handley
James Wood
George Blanda
Ae Haring
Banda
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Jack Fretwell
James Wood Athletic Club
Keith Lupton
Luther Dorsey
Blanda
Bank Awards
Athletic Club
Winchester National Guard Armory
James Wood High School
Frederick County
Frederick County Junior High School
Robert E. Aylor Junior High
Bell Clothes
Snag’s Sports Shop
Sport Center
Hagerstown Hosts Last Spring Auto Program
The Hagerstown Raceway in Maryland hosts the final Sunday afternoon show of the spring with three features 20 lap stock 25 lap super sprint and a postponed 25 lap super sprint. Ten 10 laps heats qualify 24 drivers for the two features. Gary Snelbaker of York Pa wins the stock feature. Twilight racing moves to May 23 and Labor Day weekends end on the twilight schedule.
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Hagerstown
Hagerstown Raceway
Western Maryland Oval
Victory Lane
Gary Snelbaker
York
Select Company
Red Nininger
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