Colonels Face Tough Lane Test in Charlottesville
James Wood targets a pivotal showdown at Lane in Charlottesville after a 30 0 win over Stafford County. QB Mike Whittle must spark the air attack as Wood aims to counter Lane’s strong defense with Jerry Combs Wayne Wert and Jimmy Barton providing ground and speed while Dale Simpson and Paul Campbell patrol ends. Game time is 8 p m.
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Buckeye Potts Star
James Wood Colonels
Stafford County
Blue and Gold
Indians
Jerry Combs
Colonels
Wayne Wert
Jimmy Barton
Mike Whittle
Jerry Partlow
Handley
Whittle
Partlow
James Wood
Lane
Albemarle
Pete Zoulis
Carl Wright
Walter White
Bob Sandell
Patriots
Keith Vandecastle
Jeff Black
Nelson Strother
Mike Arbough
Harold Howard
Pete Craddock
Phil Harris
Strother
Two Golf Aces Spark Winchester Round At Country Club
Eye on sports reports two holes in one within three hours at Winchester Country Club. Ted Lewandowski aced the 148 yard 14th with a six iron, followed by Eddie Shokes on the same hole using an eight iron. Both players shared the tee with Don Neale Snuffy Donofrio Chris Slonaker and Phillip Glaize John Scully III Bob Creamer. The two aces mark Ted's first and Eddie's second career aces. Also covers early season college and pro stats including Maryland tight end Don Ratliff and Randolph Macon quarterback Doug Toan.
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Winchester Country Club
Ted Lewandowski
Ted
Don Neale
Snuffy Donofrio
Chris Slonaker
Eddie Shokes
Phillip Glaize
John Scully, III
Bob Creamer
Eddie
University of Maryland
Don Ratliff
Terps
Doug Toan
Randolph Macon
Doug
Millersville
Redskins
San Francisco
Skins
John Brodie
Larry Brown
Brown
Mets edge Phillies on Ciendenon homer in eighth
Yesterday's Stars report Donn Ciendenon of the Mets hit a two run homer in the eighth as New York beat Philadelphia 5-4 to pull within two games of the NL East lead. Pittsburgh led the division. Bob Gibson of the Cardinals tossed a two hitter in the first game as St Louis beat the Cubs 2-1. The Cards won the nightcap 2-1 to move the Cubs 2 1/2 games back of Pittsburgh.
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Donn Ciendenon
Mets
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh Pirates
Bob Gibson
Cards
St. Louis
Chicago Cubs
Nightcap
Cubs
Pirates
Handley Edges James Wood 6-2 in tenth grade clash
Handley tenth grade beat James Wood tenth grade 6-2 as Kervin Williams ran 53 yards for a TD with a failed conversion. A punt block by Wood led to two points for James Wood after the ball rolled into the end zone. James Wood had a TD called back by a clipping penalty.
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Handley
James Wood
Kervin Williams
Wood
Little Exacta Pays $474.40 At Shenandoah Downs
In Shenandoah Downs third race Charles Town W Va the little exacta paid $474.40 with Doreen's Count a 109 to 1 shot finishing second in a 10 to 1 combination. Mountain Stream won the 514 furlong dash as the 6.20 favorite under James Sam. Dale Robison got Doreen's Count up in a four horse photo to pay $46.20 place and fill the tandem.
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Charles Town
W. VA
Shenandoah Downs
Doreen
Mountain Stream
James Sam
Dale Robison
Weekends Major High School Football Showdown In Virginia
James Wood travels to Charlottesville to face Lane Black Knights in a marquee Commonwealth League clash. Handley hosts Albemarle as Clarke County visits Harpers Ferry in Northwestern District play. Albemarle seeks to extend a two game win streak after a 22 game run was halted.
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Colonels
Charlottesville
Commonwealth District
Lane
Knights
Woodbridge
Mike Whittle
George Carter
James Wood
Strong Lane Black Knights
Handley
Albemarle Patriots
Clarke County Eagles
West Virginia
Harpers Ferry
Albemarle
G.W
Danville
Patriots
John Watson
Watson
Tom Bishop
Strasburg
William Monroe
Stonewall
Mt. Jackson
Central
Falcons
Applemen Bulldogs
Hedgesville
W.va
Turner Ashby
Harrisonburg
Gobblers
Warren County
Loudoun Valley
Stafford
Gar-Field
Indians
Osbourne
Vikes
Ron Wicker
Brunswick
Musselman
Berkeley Springs
Shepherdstown
Martinsburg
Fort Hill
North Hagerstown
Allegany
North Boys
Lexington
Stuarts
Broadway
Riverheads
Waynesboro
Buffalo Gap
Giants
Bison Montevideo
Page County
Maroons
Orange
Madison
Orangemen
George Mason
Spartans
Hagerstown
Frederick
Virginia
Duke
Cavaliers
Leo Hart
Randolph Macon
Mars Hill
Jackets
Doug Toan
Virginia Military Mounties
Cincinnati
William and Mary
Richmond
Davidson
Spiders
Washington
St. Louis
Redskins
Mr. Lombardi
Clarke County
Harper’s Ferry
North Carolina
Maryland
Terps
Bearcats
Memphis State
Va. Tech
Hokie
Alston Rehired By Dodgers
Walter Alston, manager of the Dodgers since 1954, signed a one year contract for 1971. Assistant coaches Jim Gilliam Danny Ozark Roy Hartsfield Red Adams and Carroll Beringer were also rehired. Alston, 58, has led the team to six pennants and four World Series titles with the club in a tight pennant chase.
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LOS Angeles
Walter Alston
Brooklyn
Los Angeles Dodgers
National League Baseball Club
al Campanis
Dodger
Walter
Alston
Jim Gilliam
Danny Oazark
Roy Hartsfield
Red Adams
Carroll Beringer
Dodgers
San Francisco Giants
Cincinnati
Scratches and Entries for Races Listed
The notice lists scratched horses and starting lineups or entry names including Ronnie, Hasty Pat, Honeys Number, Great Effort, Answer Fast, Royal Thorn, Wild Seed, Loudoun Elise, Cold Blast, Lonely Prince. Details include class, post position hints, and upset potential.
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Ronnie
Hasty Pat
Middle Valley
Honeys
Answer Fast
Sr. En Upset
Royal Thorn
Wild Seed
Loudoun Elise
Cold Blast
Lonely Prince
Armstead Beats Gobblah in Las Vegas Scoring Bout
Ollie Armstead from Los Angeles outpoints Peter Gobblah of Las Vegas in a close 144 to 145 decision in Las Vegas. The Associated Press report notes Armstead won by majority decision.
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Associated Press
Las Vegas
Nev
Ollie Armstead
Los Angeles
Peter Gobblah
College grid picks shock the Knights and locals roar
The piece lists numerous high school and college football and basketball matchups with favored teams like the Buckeye Potts and Hedgesville. Upsets and strong seasons are noted for several programs including Strasburg, Stonewall, and Warren County while others like the Indians and Vikes are described as outclassed or on a roll. Records and scores appear across a regional slate.
Intrepid Nears Fourth Straight Americas Cup Victory
Newport, R I AP Intrepid holds a 3 0 lead in the best of seven as the United States seeks a 21st consecutive defense amid Australian efforts. Tactician Martin Visser says Gretel II still can win though observers doubt the comeback, noting Gretel II’s early missteps and crew focus gaps. Bill Ficker and the Intrepid crew have trained against top American boats during the Gretel II voyage and lay day.
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Newport
R.I
United States
Martin Visser
Bill Ficker
Tickets On Sale For Handley Albemarle Game
Tickets are on sale at the Young Men's Sport Shop for the Albemarle versus Handley game. The event features local teams and draws community interest.
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Young Men’s
Albemarle and
Handley Game
Whites Protest at Syracuse Football Ahead of Kansas Game
Syracuse University players, notably white teammates, protest reintegration of eight suspended Black players after a 42 15 loss to Houston. Some whites vow not to play this weekend if the blacks are reinstated, amid a court order threatened to prevent violence in Syracuse.
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Syracuse
N.Y
Syracuse University
Houston
Kansas
University of Houston Cougars
Lee Alexander
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