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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1978
Page
16
Handley and Clarke County, both unbeaten in Northwestern District play, meet with potential district crown and state playoff berth on the line. Clarke seeks a return to district contention while Handley defends a 16 game district win streak and a 8 1 1 series edge.
Clarke County battled Handley through a tight third quarter before Handley pulled away 50 to 33. Handley used a 15 point run in the third, aided by subs, while Clarke County relied on Janet Longerbeam and Tammy Graves to stay competitive.
Philadelphia Eagles coach Dick Vermeil stresses hard work for a pivotal NFC East clash with the unbeaten Washington Redskins at Veterans Stadium. He cites strong home defense and a seven game streak to beat the visitors, while acknowledging the challenge ahead.
The University of Virginia Student Aid Foundation director rejected a Richmond News-Leader report that donors threatened to reduce or drop athletic funding. Ted Davenport and Athletic Director Gene Corrigan both disputed the story and its anonymous quote about donors backing away without a firm commitment.
New York Yankees ace Ron Guidry, 25 3, eyes a crucial World Series start in Yankee Stadium as turmoil swirls around the club. Dodgers pitchers Don Sutton oppose him with pressure to gain a quick Series win amid internal strife and player clashes with manager Bob Lemon.
Seattle Slew meets Affirmed again in the 60th Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont on Saturday. The 12 mile race includes Life's Hope and Americanized, with Slew the early favorite and Affirmed close behind. The winner could claim Horse of the Year honors.
Bill Armstrong reports on Mark Kees who went 18 2 last week in the Star's Fabulous Football Forecast. He missed the Jets over Bills and Seahawks over Vikings, still earning 100 dollars on a 35 point tiebreaker. He notes his overall forecast pace and love for college football's faster pace. He cites Washington Redskins and Cincinnati as favorites. Continued on Page 14.
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