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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1977

Page

4

Gretna Hawks Beat Brookville Behind Rowles Pitching

Marty Rowles spun a complete game five hit effort to lift Gretna past Brookville 3-2. He struck out six, drove in the winning run with a fourth inning single, and improved to 2-0 since returning from an injury. Keith Hailey and Bowles contributed two RBI for Gretna while Jess Swart scored the decisive run.

Brookville Marty Rowles Seminole Gretna Rowles Jess Swart Gretne Keith Hailey Bees Swart Drawle Jerry Carter Bowles Phil Dews Rusty Shelton Hawks

Longshot Wynn Opens Three Stroke Lead At Tournament Of Champions

Longshot Bob Wynn shot a 67 to take a three stroke lead over Jack Nicklaus after two rounds in the Tournament of Champions at La Costa. Nicklaus carded 69 to stand at 140, with Johnny Miller, Gary Koch, and Bruce Lietzke one behind. Wynn, 37, seeks his first major win after a late surge and a 187 total.

Carlsbad Call Bob Wynn Jack Nicklaus Wynn la Costa Wenn Nicklaus Johnny Miller Gary Koch Bruce Lietzke Ior Lietzke Koch Miller Ray Floyd Finyh Lee Elder Mutual of New York Lée Trevino Tom Watson Ben Crenshaw Crenshaw Watson Callt Sporyard Bob Tack Tima Brae Lielko Tom Kite Tom Pertzer Lee Hider Ta—Haz Joe Inmon Rogar Marble Mark Hayes Floyd

Gretna Star James Tardy Paces 58 42 Junior High Track Win

Gretna sprinter James Tardy delivered wins in the 220 and 40 yard dashes helping Gretna defeat Blairs 58 to 42 Friday in junior high track. Tardy led the squad with strong sprint showings as Blair's efforts included long jump and discus as top performers.

James Tardy Gretna Btairs Morris Campbell Walton Gigore Hardies—Hinton Baker

Phillies spoil Expos debut with 7-2 win at Olympic Stadium

Jay Johnstone drove in two with a two run double and Greg Luzinski hit a two run homer as the Philadelphia Phillies beat Montreal 7-2 to spoil the Expos first game at Olympic Stadium before a record crowd of 2 9 52, marking Carlton’s first win of the season in a 10 hit outing.

Associated Press Jay Johnstone Greg Luzinski Philadelphia Phillies Montreal Expos Olympic Stadium Phillies Steve Carlton

Wright's Score Delivers 8 7 Victory For Chatham

In a marathon Piedmont District baseball game Wright's single in the ninth drove in Eanes to tie and Dixon's error enabled Chatham to edge Tunstall 8-7. Chatham's Eanes and Carter held the Trojans to four hits as Wright led with three singles and the late decisive score climaxed a tense back and forth.

Chatham Vaden Weight Chatham Tunstall Cavaliers Wright Jimmy Eanes Tun- Stall Furth Kenny Reynolds Timms Kendrick Don Dixon Eanes Ricky Carter Trojans Uute Barry Shelton Dixon

Bivens, Wildcats Dominate LP In Ringgold Victory

Sophomore Anthony Bivens held Laurel Park to four hits as Dan River beat Laurel Park 3 to 1 in Ringgold. DR improved to 6 4. Barker Finnay Puckett Williams and Watlington contributed key hits as DR jumped ahead in the third with a three run burst and added two more in the fourth.

Ringgold Anthony Bivens Laurel Park Dan River Bivens Dave Foster Rogers Wildcats Insurance Mike Barker David Finnay Wayne Puckett Barker Finney Dennis Foster Dall Herbie Williams Puckett Danny Watlington Puckell

Riverside Lanes Municipal League Bowling Action Summary

Riverside Lanes hosts Municipal League results with team scores and top scorers. Happy Fours Hamlett Tubay Turkeys Crowder 225 Eastrige Garage Lew All Stars 0. Quality Control 1. Rangers’ Raiders 3. Moses 211. Swingers 189. Fire Dept. 3. Johnson 90. Fellowship League Atkinson Const. 1. The Sevens 2. Centennials 2. Rebels 3. Goodson 208. Mary’s Niner 1. Pocket Finders 4. Campbell 189. Natald Rowlan. Dixie Belles XII features Main Travellers Herndon 212 Sambo’s 1. Alley Cats 1. Lucky Four 3. Hamlett 209. Dolphins d Rent 232. Rings & Queens 1. SteKinney 211 Howsier’s Archery 0. Good 197. Wapy’s 4. Royster 197. RS Sandbaggers a Scearce 7. Packel Finders 1. Siurgon 193. McCuire 106. McCsregor 17. Commodore Homes 2. Haynus 92. Heuskins 2. Cotton League Spin Maintenance 3. Wana 216 Se Shop 0. Parner 1.

Jal Riverside Lanes Crowder Eastrige Lew Taylor Wilson Rogers Raiders Moses Racksdale Fire Dept Johnson Fellowship League Bailes Paschal Hawkins Centennials Collins Rebels Goodson Mary's Dokorst McCuire Faavkar-Damlin McCsregor Commodore Homes Haynus Heuskins Trent Recreation Center Cotton League Wana Parner

Celtics roll past Spurs in playoff sweep to reach next round

Jojo White poured in a playoff career high 88 points to pace Boston past San Antonio 113-108 and sweep the Spurs in the first round. Boston advances to meet Philadelphia in the second round as Cleveland, Chicago, and Portland also notch wins in tight series games.

San Antonio Tex Jojo White Boston Celtics National Basketball Association San Antonio Spurs Galties Philadelphia Boston Celtics

GW Girls Bow Albemarle in Tennis Meet Amid Narrow Win

GW edged Albemarle 5 1 as five singles wins boosted George Washington to a 6 1 victory in girls tennis Friday. Robin Barksdale and Joanie Gambrell teamed for a doubles win while Lyon Snead and Robin Barkhouser added another. Gambrell earned GW’s lone singles win 6 2 over Jane Karzatarich.

Albemarle George Washington Eagles Robin Barksdale Joanie Gambrell Lyon Snead Robin Barkhouser Miss Gambrell Jane Karzatarich

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