Mary Anderson Wins Star Football Forecast Contest
Mary Anderson, a Gore and Winchester post office clerk, won the Star's first Football Forecast by predicting 13 of 14 games. She missed only the Oakland Los Angeles matchup won by the Raiders 24 17 and said she was surprised to win and not up on football. The second forecast winner will be announced later this week.
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Mary Anderson
Anderson
Gore
Winchester
Los Angeles
Raiders
James Wood
Jeff Anderson
High School Athletes Face Risks From Weight Training
Atlanta AP reports new weight training makes teens bigger and faster but raises concerns of high blood pressure joint problems and obesity. Experts note supervision gaps in schools while supporters contend benefits exceed risks and cite low injury rates compared to weakness.
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E Urban Medical Hospital
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Roberts
Virgil
Bud’’ Wills
Cook High School
Adel, Ga
Wills
Moultrie High
Fred Allman
Atlanta Sports Medicine Clinic
Allman
O J Simpson Returns to Action Amid Mixed Niners Loss
In San Francisco fans roared as O J Simpson returned to the 49ers. He carried 14 times for 43 yards, caught two passes, and scored a 1 yard TD but footwork and pass patterns drew coach Bill Walsh’s caution. Simpson says he needed the work and saw holes open, though knee and shoulder issues linger.
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America
O.J
Orenthal James Simpson
San Francisco 49Ers
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Simpson
49Ers
Dallas
ACC Players Of Week Highlight Taylor And Ritcher
Greg Taylor of Virginia and Jim Ritcher of N C State earned ACC offensive player of the week honors after big contributions in season openers. Taylor ran 19 times for 149 yards and three touchdowns in Virginia s 31 0 win over Richmond. Ritcher opened holes for State in a 34 20 victory against East Carolina.
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N.C. State
Virginia
Wolfpack
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State
East Carolina
Cavalier
Greg Taylor
Richmond
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Fabulous Football Forecast contest rules and entry details
The Winchester Evening Star outlines a weekly Fabulous Football Forecast with 20 games plus a tie breaker. Entries limited to two per person, delivered to 2 N. Kent St or mailed on proper cards. Prizes include $100 weekly and a $500 perfect-ballot bonus with tie breakers used to resolve ties.
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Evening Star
Star
N. Kent St
Winchester Evening Star
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