Weekend football slate features Fauquier at James Wood and more
Area teams prepare for a pivotal weekend with Fauquier visiting James Wood and Clarke County at Charles Town. Handley hosts Stafford while Alabama’s Bryant faces Virginia Tech in a high profile NFL pre season clash. multiple district matchups loom as season hinges are tested.
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Fauquier
James Wood
Clarke County
Charles Town
Turner Ashby
Harrisonburg
Stafford
Handley
Bear’ Bryant
Alabama Crimson Tide
Virginia Tech
Los Angeles Rams
Baltimore Colts
Baltimore
James Wood Stadium
James Wood Colonels
Fauquier Falcons
Clarke County Eagles
Panthers
Fauquier Meets James Wood in NW League Showdown
Fauquier high’s Falcons travel to JW Stadium to face James Wood in a decisive NW League clash. Both teams seek top seed with Fauquier boasting size and experience while James Wood offers speed and solid depth. home team James Wood holds a 20-1 overall home record.
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Jerry Canard
Fauquier
James Wood
JW Stadium
Colonels
Falcons
Frederick County
Wood
Warrenton
Handley
Doug Coyner
Steve Stinson
Walt Wiser
Marshall Derry
Bobby Fulton
Archie Anderson
Jim Vadaro
Mike Cook
Carl Sumption
Walter Barr
Charles Town racing results highlights and payouts
Postal style recap lists winners in eight races at Charles Town with win place show payouts and exotic bet totals. Notable performances include Eye Catcher and Last Will in their respective races, and a large Big Exacta payout for Weather Miss pairing. Attendance and handle figures are provided.
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Colonels
Woodbridge
Falcons
Allan Rogers
Wayne Wert
Fauquier
Leeds
Sandy
Pauls Joy
China Hand
Last Will
Speedtrap
Royal Thorn
I Amy
Big Exacta
Nearco’s Dream
Dusty Brick
Sea Art
Killebrew Raps 43rd Home Run in Twins Victory
Harmon Killebrew homered for the 43rd time this season as the Minnesota Twins defeated the Oakland Athletics 6-3 at Metropolitan Stadium. The win, aided by a six-hitter from Dave Boswell, widened Minnesota’s lead in the AL West to nine games with 16 to play.
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Associated Press Sports
Minnesota Twins
Oakland Athletics
Twins
A’s
Dave Boswell
Harmon Killebrew
Detroit
New York
Clevelan
Boston
Californi
Chicago
Seattl
Kansas City
Washington
Baltimore
Killebrew
Metropolitan Stadium
Rod Carew
Rollie Fingers
Oliva
Cesar Tovar
Leo Cardenas
RBI
Alabama Host to Sports Cars at Talladega Opener
In Talladega Alabama the first big weekend of stock car racing opens at the new 6 million Alabama International Speedway. A 400 mile warm up race carries 37120 in prize money and features pole sitter Bunkie Blackburn in a Mustang with 176.477 mph. Jim Paschal starts beside him in a Javelin after a 173.799 mph time. The event should draw about 35000 fans to Bill France's tri oval facility.
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Talladega
Ala
Alabama
Alabama International Speedway
Bunkie Blackburn
Jim Paschal
Paschal
France
Heinsohn Rejoins Celtics as Coach After Russell Retirement
Tommy Heinsohn agreed to a one year contract to coach the Boston Celtics after Bill Russell announced retirement. General Manager Red Auerbach said Heinsohn has long been involved with the team and knows its personnel. Russell chose to retire after joining the Celtics in 1956.
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Boston
Tommy Heinsohn
Boston Celtics
National Basketball Association
Heinsohn
Bill Russell
Heinie
Red Auerbach
Holy Cross
Tommy
Celtics
Auerbach
Russell
Carlton Sets Strikeout Mark Despite Mets Victory
Steve Carlton struck out 19, tying the modern major league record, but Ron Swoboda hit two homers as the Mets beat the Phillies 4-3. Swoboda provided the decisive runs while Carlton, despite a fever and back pain, reached the record in a tense late effort. The Mets widened their NL East lead as other games shuffled the standings. Willie Mays added to his homer total, lifting San Francisco over Atlanta to tighten the race.
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Yankees
Norm Cash
McLain
Duke Sims
Boston
Lee Stange
Mike Andrews
Jose Cardenal
Indians
Frank Baker
Sims
Cleveland
Bill Voss
Chicago
California
Mike Bryson
Associated Press
Steve Carlton
St. Louis Ball Park
New York Mets
Mets
Carlton
Ron Swoboda
New York
Swoboda
Montreal
Willie Mays
San Francisco
Atlanta
Giants
Braves
Cincinnati
Los Angeles
Dodgers
San Diego
Houston
Astros
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Bob Feller
Cleveland Indians
Sandy Koufax
Los Angeles Dodgers
Don Wilson
Donn Clendenon
Tommie Agreeon
Ron
Ron Fairly
John Bateman
Mike Wegener
Cubs
Expos
Mays
Mike McCormick
Willie
Willie McCovey
RBI
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Apple Capital
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Exacta
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