Dodgers Sweep Cubs to Extend NL Lead
Dodgers strengthened their grip on the National League by sweeping the Cubs 4 0 and 4 2. Dick Schofield, acquired from the Yankees, went 4-for-6 with four hits and three RBIs in the two games. Don Drysdale and Bob Veale (for Pirates) dominated, while Cincinnati blanked the Mets 7 0 and Jim Maloney won his 15th with a five hitter.
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James Wood Dominates George Mason in 29 6 Win
James Wood built a 13-0 halftime lead and rode a stingy defense to defeat George Mason 29 to 6 on their home field. Quarterback Headley and Garber connected for two scores, Goode added two rushing TDs, Copp returned an interception for six, and Headley kicked a late 14 yard field goal to seal the win.
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Major League Standings and Results Summary
National League leaders include Los Angeles Pittsburgh and San Francisco with records near 90 wins. Philadelphia St Louis Cincinnati and New York contest for playoff spots as weekend results unfold. American League shows Baltimore clinching a pennant chase with Detroit Minnesota and Chicago in pursuit.
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Fort Hill Nips Martinsburg In Wild Finish
Fort Hill erased a 7 point deficit to win 22 to 20 at Cobourn Field. Gary Hare scored the winning touchdown with 32 seconds left and Oscar Lewis added the extra point as Cumberland eleven upended Martinsburg.
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Montevideo topples Strasburg to spoil homecoming night
Montevideo Maroons defeated the Strasburg Rams 24 to 6 on Strasburg’s homecoming night. Dinsmore threw two touchdown passes to Helmick, and Phillips added a 34 yard scoring run. Renner connected with Wymer on an 82 yard strike for Strasburg’s score.
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Area sports schedule overview shows diverse games tonight
Shenandoah Downs hosts several horse races at 7 15 p m while high school football features Handley Warren County and Charles Town James Wood games. College football has Shenandoah College versus Bridgewater Fresh at Staunton with multiple Friday and weekend events listed.
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Clarke Earns First NW Victory Over Fauquier Falcons
Clarke defeats Fauquier 19 0 as Buckeye Potts and Ernie Stoneberger lead the Eagles powerful offense. Stoneberger scores on a 30 yard run and a later sweep while Longerbeam and Dofflemyer contribute key plays in a dominant opening quarter.
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Buckeye Buckner TD Fumbles As Clarke Beats Fauquier
Clarke County defeated Fauquier 26 to 0 as Buckeye Buckner scored on a 12 yard run and Potts added two more touchdowns. Clarke led 26 0 after three quarters with Ray Lester’s block and a fumble setting up scoring drives.
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NW League Standings Preview and Tonight's Schedule
The NW League lists games for tonight featuring Handley vs Warren County at 8 p.m. and other matchups including Charles Town at James Wood Clarke County at Loudoun County Herndon at Fauquier and Loudoun Valley at Orange. Saturday's lineup adds Handley at George Mason.
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