Hornets Emphasize Defense Ahead of Potomac State Tilt
Shenandoah College coach Granville Zopp says the Hornets focus on defense after a rough season start. Shenandoah hosts Potomac State at James Wood High School Stadium in Keyser at 8 p.m. kickoff as both teams seek better results after opening losses. Potomac State plays Chowan today before Saturday’s game.
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Valley Triumphs Over Herndon 19-0 In Northwestern League
Valley’s defense stifled Herndon as Gary Frye scored twice, including a 2-yard run, with Eddie Reed connecting on a 7-yard pass to Larry Johnson for the final touchdown. Valley totaled 226 yards while Herndon managed 85 as Valley improves to 2-0-1 in league play.
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End Johnson
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Mark Slaughter
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Eddie Sanford
Chuck Welsh
Larry Johnson
Major League Leaders In Batting And Pitching
The Associated Press lists top marks in both leagues. Carl Yastrzemski leads American batting and home runs with 41, while Harmon Killebrew tops RBIs in the AL. Roberto Clemente and Willie Mays pace NL batting and runs batted in. Pitching leaders include Hoyt Horlen and Sam McDowell in the AL strikeouts and Briles, Hughes, and Farrell among 14-decision pitchers.
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Wilson Wins 22 Despite Sleep Loss in 8-3 Victory
Detroit pitcher Earl Wilson earned his 22nd win while saying he slept only two hours the night before. The Tigers defeated the Washington Senators 8-3, then 4-0 in the second game, with Wilson contributing a pair of hits and RBI and Mickey Lolich throwing a four-hit shutout in the second game.
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Luray Bulldogs Triumph Over Stonewall Generals 34 19
Luray Bulldogs defeated Stonewall Generals 34 to 19 as halfback Rusty Acree scored three touchdowns including a 65 yard run. Tommy Click opened with an 80 yard kickoff return and Acree added a 30 and 65 yard score plus a 10 yard run. The game flipped in the third quarter with three Luray touchdowns after a 13 13 halftime tie.
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Roy Shank
Jimmy Logan
Eagles Narrowly Edge Falcons 40 6 in Warrenton rout
Clarke County Eagles overpower Fauquier Falcons 40 to 6. Buckner and Morgan sparked the offense with multiple TDs and big plays including an 83 yard kickoff return by Grey. Clarke County improves to 2 0 1 while Fauquier dips to 0 3 1. Eagles to host Loudoun County next.
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Petty’s Streak in Danger At Martinsville
At Martinsville Speedway Richard Petty’s eight race winning streak faces threat as Cale Yarborough dominates practice and sets a new track record in a 1967 Ford. Yarborough wins pole with 77.386 mph while 20 drivers qualify for the Old Dominion 500. The race begins at 1 p.m. Sunday.
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Rock Hill Edge Mosby 12-6 on late rally
Rock Hill rallied in the final quarter to defeat Mosby 12-6 at Charlottesville. Steve Driscoll scored both Rock Hill touchdowns, one from six yards and another from six with a failed two point attempt, while Mosby's Roger Currence answered with a five yard run and a wide PAT.
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Harrisonburg Edges Broadway High 14-7 in tight game
Harrisonburg Blue Streaks beat Broadway High 14 to 7 before a capacity crowd. Harrisonburg opened with a 35 yard punt return for a 7-0 lead, and Howard Stevens added a 10 yard dash for another score. Broadway tallied late on a Layman three yard run after a fumble recovery.
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Howard Stevens
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Lane Wins 53rd Straight With 53 Games Unbeaten
Lane’s Black Knights extended their state record unbeaten streak to 53 games by beating John Marshall 13-12. Key plays included Mike Cubbage’s 38-yard pass to Robert Carey and Mike Arnette’s conversion with 8:44 left. Granby blocked a punt late, but Princess Anne beat Granby 18-13.
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Across and Down Puzzle Clues Mixed in One List
A scrambled clue set lists geographic names and terms for across and down entries including island, cities, seas, poisons, ages, verbs, and miscellaneous terms. Readers follow typical crossword conventions to fill the grid from these hints.
Area Scores Show Tight Virginia High School Football Action
Clarke County 40 Fauquier 6 Loudoun Valley 19 Herndon 0 Shepherdstown 41 Musselman 12 Harpers Ferry 7 Berkeley Springs 6 Charles Town 16 Loudoun County 6 Strasburg 32 Central 6 Luray 34 Stonewall 19 Harrisonburg 14 Broadway 7 Turner Ashby 23 Elkton 6 Montevideo 7 Page County 0 Culpeper 7 Spotsylvania 7 Gar Fields 28 Stafford 0 Stonewall of Manassas 13 Nokesville 7 Woodbridge 20 Osbourn 7 Orange 12 Madison 0 Rock Hill 12 Mosby 6 Bishop Walsh 28 Keyser 7 Ss Hagerstown 27 Westminster 13 Circleville 12 W Va Deaf 6 Thomas Johnson 40 Boonsboro 13 Ridgeley 27 Moorefield 7 Petersburg W Va 27 Franklin 6 Hampshire 24 Bruce Md 7 Beall 27 Meyersdale Pa 7 N Hagerstown 27 Allegany 12 Southern 19 Saint Francis Morgantown 0.
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Circleville
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Petersburg
Franklin
Hampshire
Bruce
Beall
Meyersdale
N. Hagerstown
Allegany
Southern
Saint Francis
Morgantown
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