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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1977

Page

4

Irwin Joins GGO Top Three In Greensboro Open

Hale Irwin fired a six under par 66 to reach eight under and share the Greensboro Open lead with Danny Edwards and Larry Nelson after two rounds at Forest Oaks Country Club. Nelson and Edwards both shot 68 to reach 136, while Rik Massengate was two back at 133. George Burns and Andy Bean trailed. Johnny Miller withdrew with a wrist strain after a 42 on the front nine.

Greensboro N.C Hale Irwin Irwin Dany Edwards Larry Nelson Forest Oaks Country Club Nelson Edwards Rik Massengate Bob Hope Teletah Dave Eighelberger Bob Goa Forest Oaks Mike McCullough Fry Club Vincente Fernandez Mark Atwin Danny Edtwards Bill Rogers Dale Donglass Rik Massengale Steve Melnyk Seorae Il Morgan Tithialeae Andy Nort Tei Lee Elder Agi Grier Jones Ava Derry McGee Kina Roger Malthie Bob Wynn Peter Jacobsen Gay Brewer BU Kratzert Tommy McGinnis Bi Mallonahi Phil Hancock al Mike Walters Gary Player Twang Forrest Ferrer Tit Gene Litter Tom Welskopf Graham Marsh Tang Bob Dickson Leonard Thompson Mark Teal Tom Jenkins Alan Taple Morrisatalsky Ferry Diehl Sarnton White Tsa

Miller withdraws from Greensboro Open with wrist injury

Johnny Miller pulled out during the Greater Greensboro Open after injuring his left wrist coming out of a bunker on the second round. He expects rest and to be ready for the Masters in Augusta next week. The British Open champion has struggled this season with three missed cuts and three withdrawals in eight starts, earning $1,173.

Greensboro N.C Johnny Miller

Heritage Edges GW In Fourth Inning To Upset Eagles

Heritage capitalized on four George Washington errors in the fourth inning to seize a five run lead and held on for a 12 to 4 Western District baseball win in Lynchburg. Heritage improved to 5-0, while GW dropped to 1-1 overall and 0-1 in the district.

Lynchburg Heritage George Washington Eagles Doug Knowles Dennis Knight Brure Leonard Thomas Brent Moore Moore Pioneers Dickie Burge Evears Joe? DeBoe DeBoe J.D. Chitwood Chitwood Durham David Blondino Blondina Thomas Innnings Jeff Wright Wright Ronnie Wells Ernie Dalton Ronnie Howard Jimmy Seaster Brian White Tony Canady Jay Brown Searster Bobby Kalik White Canady Brown Tim Boswell

Burfeladt's 71 Leads Winners Burfeladt's 71 Leads Winners

Betty Burfeind surged to the second round lead at the Dinah Shore event in Palm Springs. The 16-year LPGA veteran Carol Mann moved into solo second with a 71, while Pam Bradley and Pat Bradley remained in contention as Kathy Whitworth and Jo Anne Carner chased through 36 holes.

Palm Springs Calif Betty Burfeladt Judy Banikin Miss Burfeind Mrs. Rankin Pam Higgins Pat Bradley Carol Mann Mission Hills Country Club Andy Rankin Miss Higgins Miss Bradley Miss Mann Kathy Whitworth Jo Anne Carner Jan Stephenson Ai-Yu-Tu Taiwan Miss Whitworth

Spencer Friday fastest in Rebel 500 qualifying at Darlington

Spencer Friday, the oldest regular on the Grand National circuit, posted the fastest qualifying time for the Rebel 500 at Darlington Speedway. He drove a brown Dodge to 148.478 mph on the 1.366 mile track to take 12th in time trials, trailing David Pearson who led with 151.269 mph. Cale Yarborough and Richard Petty also posted top times as qualifying moves toward Saturday’s final 12 spots.

Darlington Spencer David Pearson Petty Bluff City Tenn Tran Lennie Pond Bis Chevrolet Bruce Hill Chevrolet Ed Negre Dage Cecil Gordon

Spain Grabs Early Lead In Cup Zone

ATHENS Greece AP Spain took a commanding 20 lead over Greece by sweeping the opening singles in the third round European Zone Davis Cup play. Jose Higueras defeated Nicholas Kelaidis 6 0 6 4 6 1 and Manuel Orantes beat Nicholas Kalageropoulis 6 1 6 2 6 0. Higueras won the first 15 games. Kalogeropoulos, inactive in ITT, briefly broke through in the third set. Orantes used net play and drop shots to tire Kalogeropoulos who has not competed internationally in over a year.

Athens Greece Spain Jose Higueras Nicholas Kelaidis Manuel Orantes Nicholas Kalageropoulis Kelsidis Higueras Kalogeropoulos Orantes

Girl Eagles Beat Heritage High in Straight Sets

The George Washington girls tennis team swept Heritage High School in Danville, taking the match 4 0 and winning every set. Robin Barksdale Joanie Gambrell Susan Woods Lynn Snead Susan Lewis and Elizabeth Turner won singles matches, with Barksdale Gambrell and Woods Snead also taking doubles. Lewis and Barkhauser completed the 4 0 victory.

George Washington Heritage High School Lynchburg Danville Robin Barksdale Joanie Gambrell Susan Woods Lynn Snead Susan Lewis Elizabeth Turner Baglettes

Andretti Fastest in Long Beach Practice Despite Credit Split

In Long Beach the practice session for the United States Grand Prix West produced Mario Andretti with the fastest lap at 81.611 mph, though Carlos Reutemann was credited due to scoring inconsistencies. Bernie Ecclestone said the race would proceed Sunday after the Long Beach Grand Prix Association secured promised funds amid tense talks over purse and transport payments.

Long Beach Callf Mario Andretti Carlos Reutemann Andretti Jn Arrow

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