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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1978

Page

16

Kilmer’s Start Lifts Redskins Over 49ers for NFC East Lead

Billy Kilmer, 39, started for Washington after eight games backing Joe Theismann and led a 38-20 victory over the 1-8 San Francisco 49ers. Kilmer went 12 of 23 for 185 yards and two TDs with no interceptions, while John Riggins scored twice. The win moved Washington one game ahead of Dallas in the NFC East as Pardee weighs the two No. 1 quarterbacks for future games.

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Defense Stirs Redskins to Snap 2-Game Slump

Washington’s defense sparked a 38-20 win over San Francisco as Billy Kilmer in his first start of the season threw for 185 yards and two touchdowns. Mike Curtis sack and Ken Houston interceptions shifted momentum, while John Riggins scored twice and Tony Green added a run. The 49ers suffered three interceptions and two fumbles.

Washington UPI Billy Kilmer San Francisco Redskins Kilmer Danny Buggs John McDaniel John Riggins Tony Green Mark Moseley New York Giants Paul Hofer Greg Boykin Ray Wersching 49Ers Theismann Mike Curtis Steve DeBerg DeBerg Ken Houston Ken MacAfee Jake Scott Mike Pardee Kenny Pete McCulley Redskin

Woodbridge wins Commonwealth cross country title in tight finish

Woodbridge dominates with four top ten runners to edge James Wood and Stonewall Jackson 40 to 49 and 51 as Stafford trails. Corderman of Stonewall Jackson wins the three mile race in 15 50 while Larry McKee of James Wood finishes second.

Star Sports Woodbridge Frederick County Jr. High Vikings James Wood Stonewall Jackson Stafford Piedmont Community College Charlottesville Joe Corderman Larry McKee Colonels Gene Harris Kevin Johnson Corderman Tim Loretta Allen Burnham Stonewall Harris Brian) Keller Mike Hadnagy Rusty McDonald McKee Rob Weir Buddy Sims Sims Robbie Locke Danny Maxwell Anthony Wilson Ricky Catlett Buddy Rob (Weir McDonald Chris Long Mac's Mountain

Handley Harriers Fall Short as Colas Wins NW Cross Country

Todd Colas of Osbourn Park won the Northwestern District cross country title at NOVA Community College, denying Handley a shutout as the Judges captured the team title with 20 points. Park View placed second, Osbourn Park third, while Handley dominated the next six spots in a record run.

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