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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1979

Page

13

Beckham Enjoys Football Amid Deaf Family Ties at VMI

At Virginia Military Institute Beckham, a 6 foot 2, 220 pound starting center, speaks of his love for the game and music while navigating life with deaf parents. The Gaithersburg, Maryland native born in Houston rose through Seneca Valley High School to become a key recruit for coach Bob Thalman. Beckham notes ongoing support from family and his brothers Mike and Rick, with the latter having played for Texas Lutheran.

Lexington Billy Joel VMI Austin Beckham Beckham Gaithersburg Andrew Beckham Beckhams U.S Dad Mom Cee Houston Washington Mike Rick Texas Seneca Valley Maryland Bob Thalman Beck Monster Texas Lutheran Austin

Redskins Hope to Improve as Schedule Favors Playoff Push

Lemar Parrish anchors a defense led by Don Hover and Ric Milot who has emerged as a seventh round find. Joe Theismann tops the offense, while the club eyes a stronger running game and potential top draft choices to bolster backfield depth. The Redskins face a five game stretch in which three wins could seal a playoff berth.

Ton Lemar Parrish Don Hover Ric Milot Milot Bobby Beathard Penn State Redskins Was Jack Pardee Jeff Williams Mark Murphy Pardee Dallas Buddy Hardeman Benny Malone Joe Theismann NFL Pittsburgh Joe Page Houston Dan Pastorini Lions St. Louis Atlanta Detroit Philadelphia Cleveland New Orleans Cincinnati Giants Eagles Agence Minnesota Los Angeles Pitts

NFC vs AFC outlook and Redskins note shifts

Analysis argues Dallas as best NFC team despite injuries and weak pass rush. It notes Tampa Bay at 5-0, division decay, and asks where Los Angeles would finish in the AFC West. It observes the AFC leading 9-5, praises Redskins speed and defense, and criticizes the rest of the NFC as over the hill.

Jones Harvey Martin Dallas Tampa Bay Buccaneers Los Angeles NFL Redskins AFC NFC

Weekend Scores and Local Sports Schedule Highlights

National results show Jets 33 over Dolphins 27 and Cowboys 38 over Bengals 13 while New Orleans tops the Giants 14 and Packers beat New England 14. Local leagues feature cross country, tennis, youth soccer, and fall recreation schedules with entries open at Mary Baldwin College Staunton and Winchester parks.

New York Jets Miami Minnesota Detroit New Orleans New York Giants Philadelphia Pittsburgh Washington Atlanta Buffalo Baltimore Houston Cleveland Tampa Bay Chicago Dallas Cincinnati Oakland Denver Kansas City Seattle Los Angeles St.Louis San Diego San Francisco Green Bay New England St. Louis Winchester Parks and Recreation Department The Armory Daniel Morgan Industrial Basketball League War Memorial Recreation Department Clarke County Warren County George Mason James Wood Spotsylvania West Virginia Richmond Florida State Virginia Tech Nebraska Penn State Texas Missouri Ohio State UCLA Tennessee Auburn N.Y. Giants Kentucky Maryland

Expos Sign Bill Lee and NFL Signing News

The Montreal Expos signed pitcher Bill Lee to a three year contract. Kansas City Chiefs re signed Larry Brown to bolster the offensive line. New Orleans Saints placed tackle John Watsons on injured reserve. Seattle Seahawks signed kick returner Tony Green as a free agent and placed running back David Sims on injured reserve. Jerry Coleman named Padres manager.

Montreal Expos Bill Lee SAN Diego Padres Jerry Coleman National Football League Kansas City Chiefs Larry Brown NEW Orleans Saints John Watsons Seattle Seahawks Tony Green David Sims

East Hardy Cruises Past Moorefield for Fourth Straight Win

East Hardy Cougars sprinted to a 96-56 victory over Moorefield led by six players in double figures and a 35-point second quarter. Missy Orndorff scored 23 and Laura Robinson 17 as East Hardy pulled away after a 19-19 first quarter, remaining unbeaten at 4-0.

Moorefield East Hardy Cougars Missy Orndorff Kelly Coff Robinson Himelright M. Orndorff Teets Walker Caldwell C. Combs Sager Coffman S. Orndorff

Handley Tops AA Ratings in Midseason Football Standings

Handley leads AA ratings as the season reaches halfway, with strong showings from Louisa and Orange in Battlefield and Western Albemarle atop the Valley District after a 20-0 win over Harrisonburg. Coastal conference leaders and individual team ratings are listed, highlighting midseason contenders and undefeated teams.

Louisa Orange Albemaine

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