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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1979

Page

12

Guards Carry Bullets Hope in Eastern Final Comeback

Washington Bullets guards Kevin Grevey and Tom Henderson fueled a 107-103 win over the Spurs as they bid to even the bestofseven series in the Eastern Conference finals. Grevey scored 51 points on key 15 and 20 footers while Henderson added 16 points and nine assists. The teams clash again Wednesday in San Antonio with homecourt on the line.

Bullets Spurs Grevey Tommy Bobby Dandridge Elvin Hayes Henderson Dick Motta Doug Moe

Handley Eyes Redemption Against James Wood In City Series

In game one Tom Radle and Carl Lambert shined as Handley and James Wood split the ballgame at Bridgeforth Field. Radle seeks win in game two on three days rest while Lambert aims to continue control as Handley hitters chase revenge after a high scoring first meeting.

Tom Radle Carl Lambert Bridgeforth Field Handley James Wood Colonels Carl Tom Ken Happel Radle Loudoun Valley Bill Beckman Lambert O'Connell Beckman

Sunday racing begins at Charles Town in West Virginia

Charles Town hosts its first Sunday racing with a Valley Sprint 10000 added feature, a press luncheon, and giveaways despite rain and lower attendance. Voters in Jefferson County approved local option Sunday racing by a 58 percent margin, though only 41 percent turnout.

Charles Town W.va Charles Town Turf Club West Virginia Kenton Corp Jefferson County Eastern Panhandle Charlies Town Hope Bill McDonald Pimlico McDonald Jesus Christ Robert Apple Apple

Moskau Struggles But Reds Rally For Victory

Paul Moskau faltered with a third inning collapse as Cincinnati built a 4 0 lead, then George Foster belted his sixth homer and the Reds pulled away with four more runs. Dan Driessen drove in three, while Dave Concepcion added a key double and runs, powering a 9th win in 11 games.

REDS Moskau George Foster Cincinnati Eric Rasmussen San Diego Roger Craig Rasmussen Padres Dave Winfield Winfield Dave Concepcion Foster RBI Dan Driessen

Canadiens Unsure Which Goalie To Start In Playoff Game

Montreal coach Scotty Bowman weighs goalies for Game 2 against the Rangers as Ken Dryden and Michel Larocque alternated in recent playoff action. Rangers goalie John Davidson laments the quick switch and Dryden’s legacy with five Stanley Cups.

Montreal Montreal Canadiens Scotty Bowman Canadiens New York Rangers Bowman Rangers Ken Dryden Michel Larocque Larocque Dryden New York John Davidson Davidson Netminder

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