Callin' the Shots and Strong Wins Across District Action
Walter Barr led Clarke County to a 13th win in 14 with a team effort against Charles Town. Doleman and Hinton of Charles Town were held to minimal gains, while Frederick crushed opponents 4-0 slate. Stafford downed James Monroe 7-0 as Gar Field upset Spotsylvania 20-12 in Battlefield District play.
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Walter
Walter Barr
Charles Town
Stafford High
Handley
James Monroe
Battlefield District
Gar Field
Spotsylvania
Spotsy
Stafford
Battlefield
Leemen Whips Lexington In Valley League Clash
Leemen of Staunton defeated Lexington 26 to 14 in a home game on November 1. The win marked the Valley League team’s third victory in four starts. Albemarle remained unbeaten after a 20 to 14 win over Buena Vista, adding to notable wins over Wilson Memorial Orange Culpeper and Lee of Staunton.
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Leemen
Lexington
Robert E. Lee
Staunton
James Wood
Albemarle
Buena Vista
Patriots
Wilson Memorial
Orange
Culpeper
Lee
North Hagerstown at Martinsburg football recap
Steve Cline returned a punt 55 yards for the winning touchdown as North Hagerstown beat Martinsburg 30 to 13. Doug Elgin led North Hagerstown with 117 rushing yards on 18 carries and a 10 yard TD. Norman Long added a 4 yard TD. Mike Stout scored for Martinsburg and Dave Rogers added a 2 yard keeper. Martinsburg finished with 88 rushing yards and 114 passing, while North Hagerstown held 220 rushing yards on 51 attempts.
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Hagerstown
Steve Cline
North Hagerstown
Martinsburg
Doug Elgin
Norman Long
Mike Stout
Dave Rogers
Ned Burke
Elgin
Kirk
Black Hawks Superstars Face unsigned contracts in hunt for 1968 season
Toronto AP reports Chicago general manager Tommy Ivan expresses concern as stars Bobby Hull and Stan Mikita have not signed for the 1968-69 NHL season before the opening game. Hull and Mikita discount urgency, noting past delays and travel.
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Toronto
Tommy Ivan
Chicago Black Hawks
Bobby Hull
Stan Mikita
Ivan
Hawks
Toronto Maple Leafs
Chicago
Hull
Mikita
Fauquier Falcons blank Warren County to move to 4-1
Fauquier defeated Warren County 26 to 0 as Jimmy Kehoe opened the scoring with a 7 yard run. Huey Waln added two rushing touchdowns and Terry Canard connected on a 40 yard pass to Ben Webb. Waln piled up 113 rushing yards while Fauquier dominated with 322 ground yards and held Warren County to 73 on the ground.
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Warrenton
Fauquier
Falcons
Warren County
Jimmy Kehoe
Huey Waln
Terry Canard
Ben Webb
Canards
Canard
World Series Resumes Today with Washburn vs Wilson
The Tigers and Cardinals renew the World Series tied 1-1 as Ray Washburn and Earl Wilson start game two in Detroit. Detroit bats exploded for 13 hits in the opener, while Gib son attracts attention in the clubhouse as McLain heads to Sunday’s start.
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Murray Chass
Associated Press
Detroit
Ray Washburn
Tigers
St. Louis Cardinals
Washburn
Earl Wilson
Cardinal
San Francisco Giants
Gaylord Perry
St. Louis
Cardinals
Tiger
Norm Cash
Gibson
Mayo Smith
McLain
Smith
Bob Gibson
Denny McLain
Denny
Jones Leading PGA Rookies In First Qualifying Round
Grier Jones of Whita Kansas shot a 67 five under par to take a three stroke lead in the PGA Tour qualifying tournament at Palm Beach Gardens. 79 rookies compete for 30 tour spots with Hixon Taylor Day tied at 70 and five players at 71.
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Palm Beach Gardens
Fla
Grier Jones
Whita
Kan
Jones
George Hixon
Tulsa
Okla
Richard Taylor
Phoenix
Ari
James Wood Triumphs Over Charles Town In Unbeatens Showdown
James Wood powered past previously unbeaten Charles Town 35 to 12 in a battle of unbeatens. Mike Headley and Larry Boyd starred with Boyd gaining 117 yards on 17 carries and Headley throwing two TDs while completing five of 11 passes.
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James Wood
Mike Headley
Larry Boyd
David Goode
David Wert
Donnie Barton
Jerry Combs
Chettie Speilman
Alan Rogers
Charles Town
Hinton
Coleman
Fauquier
McIver
Williams
Reid
Boyd
Headley
Larry Sullivan
James Wood Cops Unbeaten Battle
James Wood’s Colonels rout Charles Town 35 to 12 before 4500 at JW Stadium. Headley and Hildebrand connected for two TD passes, Headley added five PATs, Boyd ran for 117 yards, and James Wood’s defense limited CT to 89 total yards. Alex Coleman opened CT with a 90 yard kickoff return, final score 35-12.
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James Wood
Mr. Inside
Mr. Outside
Charles Town
Alex Doleman
Glenn Hinton
Doleman
Outside
Hinton
Colonels
Charles Town High
JW Stadium
Headley
Hildebrand
Mike
Chettie Spielman
Dave Goode
Boyd
Earl Foreman
Coleman
Lawson McIver
Mike Eisner
Alex Coleman
Eisner
Mike Hildebrand
Mike Headley
Larry Boyd
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Berryville
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