Missouri Faces Notre Dame in Clash of Powerhouse Rivalry
Missouri star cornerback Russ Calabrese heightens intensity by attacking Notre Dame amid plans to pressure quarterback Joe Montana. The Tigers, 4-7, prepare for a tough test as two new starters debut and key players nurse injuries. Nearby games feature top 20 teams including Stanford at Oklahoma and Washington at UCLA with nation's leaders idle.
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Missouri
Russ Calabrese
Notre Dame
Tigers
Alabama
Nebraska
Ohio State
Joe Montana
Calabrese
Montana
Mike Jones
Rutgers
USC
Texas Tech
California
Washington
UCLA
Texas A & M
Kansas
Syracuse
Florida St
Maryland
Tulane
Arkansas
Michigan
Texas
Huskies
Tom Porras
Ventura Junior College
Bruins
James Otis
Theotis Brown
Rick Bashore
Inexperience Reigns in Terps Backfield Opener
Maryland, ranked 20th, starts vs Tulane with untested QB Tim O Hara and freshman tailback Charlie Wysocki. O Hara aims to prove himself after watching for four years and hopes to lift a veteran offense led by coach Jerry Claiborne. Tulane brings back 43 lettermen including QB Rod Hontas and top rushers Marvin Christian and Jeff Jones.
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College Park
UPI
Maryland
Tulane
Terrapins
Tim O'Hare
Charlie Wysocki
O'Hare
Mark Manges
Larry Dick
Minnesota
Jerry Claiborne
Claiborne
Wysocki
Steve Atkins
Alvin Maddox
Atkins
Maddox
Dean Richards
Don Dotter
Rod Hontas
Green Wave
Marvin Christian
Jeff Jones
Alton Alexis
One Too Many Visiting Teams Sparks Season Opener Mixup
In Vinton the girls basketball season opener between William Byrd and Martinsville was delayed after both teams headed to the wrong venues. Byrd reached Martinsville at 6 15 p.m. to a locked gym, while Martinsville was en route to Roanoke County. Referees were arranged and the game started over an hour late.
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Martinsville
Blevins
William Byrd
Glen Sellers
Track Titles to Be Decided Tomorrow Night at Winchester
Denny Bonebrake leads the Late Model standings with 474 points, ahead of Buddy Armel at 437, as Winchester Speedway prepares for a 40 lap Late Model finale and a Challenger race that will crown the 1978 champions. Wilt already holds the Challenger title with 380 points, while Dan Sullivan trails in second. A mechanic’s race is planned for Sept 16, with the Winchester 200 on Oct 7-8.
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Winchester Speedway
Denny Bonebrake
Buddy Armel
Richard Webber
Armel
Bonebrake
Speedway
Clem LaMaster
Chuck Brannon
Gerry Fries
Ralph Davis
Wayne Hussey
Ray Leatherman
Ronnie Franklin
Sam Nalley
Richard Shutts
Davis
Fries
Franklin
Nalley
Shutts
Leatherman
Dave Wilt
Wilt
Dan Sullivan
Kenny Kerns
Gary Toten
Ernie Davis
Marvin Lescalleet
Bill Morrison
Sammy Crouch
Wayne Walls Sr
Wayne Walls Jr
John Huber
Winchester
Elkheart
Wis
Huber
Vette
Mexico City
Bob Tullius
Group 44, Inc
Welltown Pike
Frederick County
David Wilt
Martinsburg
W.va
LaMaster
Hagerstown
Nathan Durboran
Dennis Bonebrake
Jim Laye
Hagerstown Speedway
Ronnie McBee
Lee Stultz
Bill McClelland
Buck
Bob Coffman
George Cunningham
Carlton Hill
Randy Lawton
Jeff Leiphart
Leiphart
McClelland
Johnson
Harper
Charlie Wierman
Gary Snelbaker
Jeff Robinson
Waynesboro
Ray Dovel
Elkton
Eastside Speedway
Dovel
Eastside
Doug Cole
Crimera
Oval
Bob McManaway
Churchville
Dodge City
Virginia
Nascar
Richmond
Fairgrounds Raceway
Neil Bennett
Hueytown
Ala
Cale Yarborough
Darlington
Richard Petty
Randleman
N.C
Dodge
Petty
Area Sports Roundup Seeks Redskin Booklets and Local Games
Area sports notes urge return of Washington Redskins booklets by 5 p.m. at local banks or cleaners and announce halftime prize winners at the Loudoun Valley Handley game in Purcellville. Freshman Handley 49 Judges zero in football at Handley.
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Judges Athletic Association
Washington Redskin
Commercial and Savings Bank
Carper & Carper Cleaners
Loudoun Valley
Purcellville
Handley
Handley Fresh
Vikings
Loudoun County
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Kurt Peterson
Wendell Ray
Steve Hamilton
Stanford
Oklahoma
Penn State
Terps
ITS Valley Ave
Hagerstown Speedway W
Hagerstown, Md
Ate
Jessica Sullivan
Winchester Youth Soccer Association
War Memorial
Winchester Recreation Park
Frederick
Clarke County
SVNB
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
American Cancer Society
Tuck White
Perry Engineering Company, Inc
Tom Glass
Stonebrook
Dearing Beverage Company
Coca Cola Bottling Company
Health Center Lanes
Shenandoah Valley Pullers Association of
Airport
Northern Virginia
B&m
Chevrolet
Cadillac
Valley Ave
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