Colonels Face Osbourn in Light Bowl Showdown
Woodbridge and Handley clash with intriguing matchups as Woodbridge visits Winchester to meet Handley while Clarke County travels to Falls Church to take on George Mason. Notable players include Osbourn’s improved pass attack and Woodbridge star Wicker chasing yardage records.
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Star Sports
Lions Club
Osbourn
James Wood
Walter Barr
Colonels
Jimmy Barton
Barton
Wayne Wert
Dale Simpson
Paul Campbell
Horses Die In Garden State Barn Fire At Cherry Hill Racetrack
At Garden State racetrack Cherry Hill New Jersey an early morning barn fire killed 21 thoroughbreds and possibly more in Barn D as horses fled the flames. Rescue teams fought the blaze as rain aided suppression. Fire officials cited fatal suffocation from heat and smoke. crews recovered bodies and rescued about 30 horses.
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Cherry Hill
N.J
Garden State Racetrack
John Medala
District Cross Country Meet Set for Saturday
The first Triple A Commonwealth District cross country title will be decided Saturday at Stonewall Jackson High School in Manassas with eight teams competing. Stonewall Handley James Wood are favorites with Stonewall on home course. individual leaders include Will Wehrs Gene Schultz and Robert Pope. Baxter Berryhill says any team could win in a tight race for the team title.
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Stonewall Jackson High School
Manassas
Stafford
Stonewall Jackson
Handley
James Wood
Stonewall
Raiders
Will Wehrs
Kenney Brannon
Gene Schultz
Robert Pope
Woodbridge
James Vogt
Tommy Cisler
Floyd Brown
Roger Kirby
Mike Blue
Howie Orndorff
Don Ganse
Bobby Allanson
Barry Phillips
Ben Fravel
Steve Mahood
Gar Field
Don Chisholm
Jim Brown
Lane
Malcolm Ames
Osbourn
Albemarle
Baxter Berryhill
The
Handley Harriers
Trials Begin For American 500 At Rockingham
Time trials start at Rockingham for the American 500 with 33 drivers attempting to qualify for a 40 car field. Bobby Allison seeks to defend his prior pole record of 20.329 seconds on the one mile speedway. The $90,000 race offers $18,000 to the winner and impacts NASCAR Grand National championships. Richard Petty leads as top money winner with $133,774 and seeks more wins at Rockingham.
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Lane
Woodbridge
Ron Wicker
Wicker
Rockingham
N. C
Bobby Allison
Hueytown
Ala
North Carolina Motor Speedway
Allison
Nascar
Richard
Petty
James Wood Romps Mercersburg 44 0 in Rain Soaked Showdown
James Wood Sophomores storm Mercersburg Academy 44 to 0 as Tom Catlett opened with an eight yard TD and added two point runs. Mark Whittle and Doug Hardy added scores, Joe Riding had a 35 yard interception TD, and Wood led 16 16 0 12 at final. Next, Handley visit James Wood Gar Wood.
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James Wood
Mercersburg Academy
Tom Catlett
Catlett
Mark Whittle
Joe Riding
Mercersburg
Pistons Run Warm Start With 121 118 Win Over Celtics
Detroit fed by Dave Bing's 35 points and Jimmy Walker's 25 edged Boston 121-118 to stretch a five game NBA win streak. Nearby results: Lakers beat Philadelphia 141-117 and Los Angeles held Philadelphia to a first defeat in five.
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Dave Bing
Jimmy Walker
Detroit
National Basketball Association
Boston
Pistons
Bing
Walker
Los Angeles
Philadelphia
Atlanta
San Francisco
Baltimore
Cincinnati
Seattle
Phoenix
American Basketball Association
Utah
Pittsburgh
Virginia
Kentucky
Indiana
Carolina
Denver
Texas
Jerry West
Wilt Chamberlain
Billy Cunningham
Jim Washington
Jim Davis
Local Friday high school football scores mix wins and tight games
Friday games bring a mix of blowouts and close finishes. James Wood leads after last week’s near upset, while Culpeper, Fauquier and other teams show strong offenses. Indy rivalries shape the night with Madison, Broadway and Lexington posting decisive wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wood
Osbourn
Strasburg
Page County
Panthers
Culpeper
Warren County
Blue Devils
Fauquier
Loudoun Valley
Falcons
Elkton
Rockbridge
Elks
Manassas
Stafford
Madison
Central
Albemarle
Gar-Field
Patriots
Musselman
Hedgesville
Applemen
Thomas Johnson
Martinsburg
Fort Hill
South Hagerstown
Squeaker
Cadets
Broadway
Wilson
Gobblers
Lexington
Buffalo Gap
Bisons
Harrisonburg
Fort Defiance
Waynesboro
Riverheads
Turner Ashby
Stuarts
Black Knights
Montevideo
Luray
Maroons
Powell's BP joins Northside Lanes as new sponsor
In Northside Lanes bowling reports Powell's BP becomes sponsor for the Lady Brunswick League. Multiple 3-1 results highlight the day with Eva Tate rolling a 211, Buckley’s posting a 937 game, and T J Helen LaFollette’s 538 series aiding Anderson Sheet Metal girls to a 3-1 win.
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Lady Brunswick League
Powell
Winchester Mobile Homes
Pearl
Eva Tate
Buckleys
Rocking
Starlighters
Alley Cats
Billy Carter
Nut House
Marge Chadwick
Northside
Montgomery Wards
Service Station Supply
Zuckerman
Shenandoah Pride
Lee Jackson
Ebonites
H.W. Ebert
Melmax Room
F & M Bank
American Billiards and Strasburg American Legion
Henkel-Harris
Valley Pike Tire & Battery
Gray & Eddy Men’s Wear
Quick Music
Aikens Construction
Curtis Braithwaite
Anderson Sheet Metal
3M Co
Jerry Goodman
Nichols
Garland Canter
Schrafft
S. Dot Starnes
Cork & Seal
Rubbermaid
Filter Media
Wine Sheet Metal
Jr. Carter
Bayliss Enterprises
Crider & Shockey
Truckers Supply
Earl’s Esso
Jim Lamp
Bowling League Scores and Horse Race Result Span
Multiple bowling leagues report 3 1 wins with high games and series. Notable marks include Go Getters 641 and 3 Musketeers 3 1, Phyllis Leight 245 in Kirk's BP 4 0, Turk Wingfield 211 in Tastee Freez 3 1, and a Charles Town horse race dead heat with $5 757.20 payoff split among winners.
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Hopefuls
Jay Birds
Funsters
Alley Cats
Lucky Inn
Argenbright Shoes
Quick Music
H&m Auto
Auggies Doggies Pickers
Saum’s’ Jewelers
Braddock Shop
Preston's
American Oil
Peacocks
F & M Bank
FUZZ
Untouchables
Bob
Nancy Webster
Jim Frye, Jr
Jca’s
Go Getters
Musketeers
al Makowski
Chapman Motors
National Fruit
Phyllis Leight
Kirk
Eager Beavers
Turk Wingfield
Tastee Freez
Oil Heat & Burner Service
Kremer
Atlantic
Winchester Moose
Pete’s
Donut Shop
Horst & Davis
Billy Carter
Ward Plaza Shell
Charles Town
W-Va
Exacta
Join In
Prince of
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Eagles
Mason
Buckeye Potts
George Carter
Blue and Gold
Indians
Yellow Jacket
John Cornwell
Cornwell
Protectiass
Jerry Combs
Combs
Dennis Nesan
Nesan
Jerry San Luis
Phil Farley
Vikings
Jim Prudham
Prudham
Vikes
Ysee Vikings
Jim Smith
Dan O’conner
Bruce Chadwick
Corky Garrison
Farley
Clarke County Eagles
Falls Church
George Mason Mustangs
Wendell Byrd
Byrd
Mustangs
Wally Bauswell
Eddie Hannan
Bauswell
Hannan
Bobby Cain
John Velasques
Bob Hobson
Hobson
George
Burns
Jones
New York Rangers
Ed Giacomin
New York
Toronto Maple Leafs
Rangers
Mike Gonnella
Gonnella
Jim Bowdren
Kennet Brannon
Rick Jackson
Wood
James Gar
Handley and
Associated Press
Mary Omps
Snoopy
Marge. Turnbull
Janet
Parker
Omlets
Mae Brown
Jim Frye
Saints
Lame Ducks
Doug Kerns
Forest Lad
Cool River
More Bull
Doctor Greco
Dodger
Bestano
Rapid Motion
Careen
Anthony
Susan Tune
Hasty Times
Tana
Lenna Helen
Rives Crown
Rustic Flirt
Bordeaux Prince
Mercutio
Jolly Kid
Prince
Daddy Rabbit
Narciso
Maskeg Gal
Duntie’s Holt
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