Nine-Run Fifth Lifts Warren Past Loudoun in Thriller
Warren County rallied from a 9-2 deficit with nine runs in the fifth inning to beat Loudoun County 11-9 at Bing Crosby Stadium. Randy Wertz tossed three innings of hitless relief as Warren closes 14-3 and heads to a season finale against Clarke County with a three-way district lead potential.
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Four Horses Vie for Preakness Favorites and Derby Links
Odds set for Spectacular Bid Golden Act Flying Paster and Screen King as contenders. In local baseball Warren County rallies for a dramatic five-inning comeback, scoring four runs to pull even at nine before Haley and Rozier Jordan drive in the winning runs.
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Kelly Hibbs
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Handley eyes Region II AA track showing at James Madison
Handley seeks redemption at the Region II Group AA championships at James Madison University after a disappointing Northwestern District meet. Top hopefuls include Greg Stotler Timmy Marshall Chuck Frye Mike Bachman Randy Stickley Steve Tavenner Mike Stryker for the boys and Linda Jones Rhonda McIntire for the girls as coach Stuart Allen cautions the team has plateaued and faces tough competition. Stickley aims to rebound from a 142-5 discus at the district meet toward stronger throws.
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Ruben Humes
Orange
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Tavenner
Waynesboro
Darrell Earman
Todd Colas
Osbourn Park
Gary Brown
Mark Smith
Frye
Pias
Gervin Faces Deciding Game After Tough Night
San Antonio star George Gervin scored 20 points on 23 shots as the Spurs lost 108-100 to the Bullets tying the Eastern Conference finals at 3-3. Bullets coach Motta shifted Grevey onto Gervin, limiting him in the closing games.
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Spotted vaulters chase state meet after district spill
Height in the pole vault tops 12-6 to qualify for state despite a nasty district spill. Stryker and rivals like Brad Carver and John Cassell highlight a crowded field. Handley, Western Albemarle and Osbourn Park stars field top distance rivals as Barron and Brown prepare for sharp performances.
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Nick Sweeney
Sweeney
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Charles Simms
Pardee Sets three day minicamp to evaluate Redskins hopefuls
Washington coach Jack Pardee began a three day minicamp at Redskins Park to test 21 offensive and 16 defensive players mostly with limited experience. A separate passing camp for rookies and free agents follows, as Pardee emphasizes off season practice to build fundamentals before Carlisle summer camp.
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Phillies top Cubs 23 22 in ten in wild slugfest at Wrigley
In a 10 inning marathon at Chicago's Wrigley Field the Phillies outslugged the Cubs 23 to 22. Mike Schmidt delivered a game winning two run homer as part of 11 homers in the game tying a major league record for combined long balls. The teams combined for 50 hits and 45 runs in a performance that approached historic marks.
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