Mets Clinch Push With Rainout Doubleheader Split
The Mets remained in front in the NL East as rain postponed their game with the Cubs and forced a pair of doubleheaders. Pittsburgh lost to Montreal 3-2, tightening the race with St. Louis and Montreal within reach, while San Francisco beat Cincinnati in 14 innings and the Dodgers topped San Diego.
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Warren County Falls to Loudoun County in Narrow 17-14 Clash
Loudoun County defeats Warren County 17-14 at Bing Crosby Stadium to push their Northwestern District record to 2-0 while Warren County drops to 0-2. Moon's 36 yard field goal at halftime proves decisive as Hudson passes for 157 yards but the Wildcats fail to convert on a late two point try.
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Turnovers Cost Eagles Halt Hampshire Tie in ROMNEY
Clarke County Eagles battle Hampshire County Trojans to a 7-7 deadlock in Romney West Virginia. The Eagles totaled two fumbles one interception and a bad snap while Hampshire struck on a 66 yard run by Max Watts. Terry Ashby connected with Lynn McDonald for Clarke's late TD pass to force the tie.
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Handley Harriers Shut Out Staunton for 4th Win
Handley Harriers dominate Staunton Military Academy 15 to 50 on a 2.4 mile course. Dennis Beatty leads with 12:08 over Tim Frye 12:11 and John Troxel 12:44, followed by Billy Stewart 12:47, Bobby Adams 13:04, Scott Haack 13:10, Bill Frye 43:17, as coach Gary Brown notes tight team splits.
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Jenkins Kicking Key in Colonels 7 0 Victory Over Woodbridge
James Wood Colonels remain unbeaten at 3-0 after a 7-0 win over Woodbridge. Gene Jenkins punted six times for a 43 yard average while JW defense held Woodbridge to 13 yards total offense. Walter Davis scored the game’s lone TD on a 1 yard run in the third period and added the PAT.
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Cowboys and Cardinals clash for NFC East lead in Texas
In Week 3 the Dallas Cowboys host the St. Louis Cardinals to contest divisional supremacy. Dallas, 2-0 after beating Chicago and New Orleans, faces a Cardinals team led by quarterback Jim Hart who stresses avoiding mistakes. Also noted are league-wide games, the Dolphins ending an 18 game streak, and other NFL matchups. An area fast-pitch softball revival meeting is set for Winchester with tryouts on Grim Field.
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