James Wood Invitational set for four races at Frederick
The 13 team James Wood Invitational returns with a first girls race this fall. Woodbridge, James Wood, Stonewall Jackson and Stafford loom as top contenders in the Commonwealth District as runners prepare for a 2.4 mile event at Frederick County Junior High. Race times start with junior high at 10 a.m and the varsity at 2 p.m.
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Star Sports
James Wood
Rusty McDonald
Frederick County Jr. High
Woodbridge
Stonewall Jackson
Stafford
Georgia
McDonald
Larry McKee
Johnson
Joe Corderman
Bob Reynolds
Stonewall
Todd Colas
Osbourn Park
Tim Siford
Park View
Chris Long
Colonels
Buddy Sims
Danny Maxwell
Rob Weir
Anthony Wilson
Rodney Lafollette
Robby Locke
Reynolds
Corderman
Chuck Heifner
Gar-Field
Siford
Mark Miller
Patriots
Val Hardin
Handley
Rhonda McIntire
Angel Nethers
Dana Crystal
Kim Boyer
Lori Howell
Gar Field
Daniel Morgan
Ayler
Frederick County
Hunter Arm Lifts Yanks Over Blue Jays in Toronto
Catfish Hunter returned from the injured list to post six strong innings guiding the Yankees to a 7-1 win over Toronto, keeping New York two games ahead of Boston in the AL East. The night also saw Royals beat Brewers 8-4 and Rangers top Twins 6-4 as pennant races tighten.
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Catfish Hunter
Hunter
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Toronto
Toronto Bluejays
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Red Sox
Detroit Tigers
Brett
Royals
Milwaukee
Dennis Leonard
Andy Replogle
Larry Hisle
Brewers
RBI
Rangers
al Oliver
John Grubb
Jon Matlack
Texas
Matlack
Willie Norwood
Minnesota
Gary Serum
Petty, Bonnett Pace Old Dominion 500 Practice At Martinsville
Richard Petty, seeking his first NASCAR Grand National win since last season, posted the second fastest practice lap at 86.749 mph for the 265 mile Old Dominion 500 at Martinsville. Neil Bennett led at 87.5 mph, while defending champion Cale Yarborough was third at 86.301 mph as qualifying prepared to begin.
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UPI
Richard Petty
Petty
Nascar
Martinsville Speedway
Neil Bennett
Hueytown
Ala
Cale Yarborough
Yarborough
Dave Marcis
Darrell Waltrip
Buddy Baker
Bobby Allison
Benny Parsons
Lenny Pond
Snyder Wins Fabulous Football Forecast Tiebreaker
Lewis W. Snyder topped a tie of ten contestants by scoring 60 on the tiebreaker game Oklahoma versus West Virginia to win 100 dollars. He credited luck and a 17 3 record after Baltimore, cheered by a football loving family and neighbors who saved the Star for him.
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Lewis W. Snyder
Baltimore
Oklahoma
West Virginia
New England
Snyder
Martinsburg
Washington
Cleveland Browns
Ohio
Bob Feller
Indians
Cleveland
Carlisle
Redskins
Dallas
Seattle
New York Jets
Baltimore Colts
Keystone Christian Academy
Perry Turnd 40 and Wins 20th of Season for Padres
Gaylord Perry, age 40, earned his 20th victory of the season by combining with Rollie Fingers to beat the San Francisco Giants 5-1. It was Perry's 266th career win, cementing his status as NL Cy Young favorite with a 2.80 ERA.
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United Press Internatione
Gaylord Perry
Farrah Fawcett-Majors
Perry
Rollie Fingers
San Diego Padres
San Francisco Giants
Padres
San Diego
Giants
Pirates Rally In 14th To Narrow NL East Gap
Pirates beat the Cubs in 14 innings after successive errors by Dave Rader and Bobby Murcer. Pinch runner Matt Alexander scored the winning run as Pittsburgh closed within one game of Philadelphia in the NL East with Rennie Stennett sparking the rally.
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Padres
Roger Craig
Pirates
Cubs
Dave Rader
Bobby Murcer
Matt Alexander
Philadelphia
Rennie Stennett
Bruce Sutter
Alexander
Rader
Murcer
Handley meets Virginia High in critical cross country test
Southwest Virginia faces Handley in the Virginia Tech Invitational as top Southwest teams sharpen for the state meet. Virginia High of Bristol, led by Richard Noel, challenges Handley after beating rivals in Bristol and chasing a potential state title.
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Virginia
Handley
Southwest
Virginia Tech
Virginia High
Bristol
Gary Brown
Bearkats
Frankie Nunn
Blacksburg
Dave Rinker
William Byrd
Pulaski
Richard Noel
University of Virginia
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Ken Forsch
Ato
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Houston
Phil Niekro
Cardinals
Mets
John Urrea
Ted Simmons
Urrea
Buddy Schultz
Doug Flynn
Schultz
Tim Foli
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