World Series Money Lights Up Dodgers Yankees Clash
Dodgers star Reggie Smith notes historic pay scale shifts from 1967 to 1977 as the Yankees return, saying the large markets and ballpark size boost earnings. He cites loser and winner shares and anticipates higher money in the 1978 World Series between New York and Los Angeles.
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Yankees Dodgers World Series Rematch Promises High Stakes
The 75th World Series opens at Dodger Stadium with Yankees and Dodgers meeting for the 10th time to decide baseball’s biggest prizes. Ed Figueroa starts for the Yankees while Tommy Lasorda weighs Tommy John for the Dodgers as Reggie Jackson warns of a tough rematch.
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Records Fall in Festival of Leaves 10-Kilometer Run
The Festival of Leaves 10-Kilometer Run in Front Royal drew 261 entrants, a record, with 9 race divisions. Taylor Oliver won overall in 31 47, breaking the previous mark by 40 seconds, while Carole Herrick led the women in 40 40 setting a new record. Local finishers included Jane Capehart, Woody Morrison, Larry Stevens, Dick Dobbin, and Jim Troxel in their respective age groups.
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Handley bridesmaid to Oakton again in invitational finish
In the Virginia Invitational Handley led early as its five top runners placed in the top 25, but Oakton surged in the final 600 yards to win its fourth major invitational of the season. Oakton totaled 104 points, Handley 114, Langley third, Hermitage fourth, with James Wood eighth. Oakton’s Steve Larson and Gordon Cobb closed the gap after Handley’s Timmy Marshall, Mike Bachman and Chuck Frye led early. Larson finished 11th, Cobb 21st. Henry Hill’s Hill was defeated by Tabb’s Bill Graham who set a course record.
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Handley Tops Broad Run as Radle Catches Nine Passes
Handley defeated Broad Run 27 to 0 as senior tight end Tom Radle caught nine passes for 88 yards and scored a touchdown. Radle also kicked field goals of 31 and 28 yards and added three extra points, becoming the area's top scorer. The Judges, 6-0, head to a clash with Clarke County, 6-0, in Berryville Friday night.
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Redskins Escape Detroit For 21 19 Win
Washington remains undefeated at 6-0 after JP Theismann connects twice in the fourth quarter including a 2 yard TD to John McDaniel with 1 24 left lifting the Redskins to a 21 19 win over the Detroit Lions. Lions coach Monte Clark hails late rally. Benny Ricardo boots four field goals for Detroit.
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Armel Wins Winchester 200 After Late Lead Change
Buddy Armel of Winchester drove the S-3 to victory in the 15th Winchester 200 at Winchester Speedway after a chaotic 200 laps. Denny Bonebrake led most of the race until contact with Armel on the two lap final, sending Armel to the win and Bonebrake spinning. Miles Chamberlain took pole with 18.524 seconds, breaking Chuck Brannon's track record, while Ralph Davis Sam Nalley and Tom Erickson also posted 18 second times.
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