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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1977

Page

3

Australia Ends French Hopes in Lopsided Cup Victory

In Newport US AP Noel Robins sailed Australia to a 1 by 10:16 rout over France 1 to nearly seal the foreign finals. Courageous led by Ted Turner beat Enterprise in both races by 56 and 33 seconds as the defense finals opened with wins for Courageous.

Australia Turner Newport Rus Noel Robins France Baron Marcel Rich D‘hyeres Atlanta Braves Ted Turner Courageous Enterprise France I Gretel Gretel UL Sverige Petterson Lowell North Coura- Beaus CouTageous

Will America's Cup Leave Roost Ever

Newport AP report estimates at least 12 million will be spent this year to wrest the America's Cup from the United States. The event, dating to 1851, draws four foreign challengers and three U.S. boats as defenders vie for the silver trophy guarded by the New York Yacht Club.

Newport R.I United States New York Yacht Club Viking Hotel Australia Baron Marcel Rich France Sverige Sweden U.S Enterprise Independence Courageous Royal Goteborg Yacht Club

Dandridge Deal Eases Bucks Bullets Impasse

Milwaukee accepts cash from Washington to release Dandridge from compensation, allowing negotiation without further Bucks pay. Dandridge, free agent after last season, is favored to join the Bullets near his Richmond home, with both teams executives stating satisfaction.

Milwaukee Milwaukee Bucks Dandridge Washington Bullets Bucks Bullets Bob Dandridge Jim Fitzgerald Washington NBA Richmond Fitzgerald Abe Pollin

WHA Board Considers Future With Seven or Eight Teams

Montreal AP report says the World Hockey Association trustees met for six hours with little to announce. Chairman Ben Hatskin stated there will be a WHA next season with seven or eight teams, but he could not name the clubs that will join.

Montreal World Hockey Association Board of Trustees Ben Hatskin Hatskin Nelson Skalbania Oilers Edmonton Rockies Jack Vickers Skalbania NHL New England Whalers Quebec Nordiques Winnipeg Jets Houston Aeros Cincinnati Stingers WHA

Twilley Not Yet Hangin Em Up

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Howard Twilley, sidelined with a knee injury, remains unsure about a return and whether the team will honor him with a retirement day. Twilley, 11-year veteran, says he may stay in Tulsa if he cannot contribute, while coach Don Shula has not discussed his future.

MIAMI Howard Twilley Miami Dolphins Twilley Tulsa Okla Dolphins Don Shula Howard Joe Robbie

Golf at Tuscarora Invitational Highlights Local Standouts

Ruth Newhouse of Tuscarora Country Club won closest to the pin on the 11th hole during the Tuscarora invitational hosted Tuesday by her team. Elease Bolton posted the tournament low net with 63, Fran Hensley of Martinsville Forest Park Club led gross scoring with 77, and Jane Jones led Tuscarora with 83 gross. Sis Marshal claimed low putts with 29, while Hensley tied Connie Sterner for longest drive on the fourth hole. Carol Wimmer and Louise Brodie earned sportsmanship awards. Ann Doss led the Chatham entry with 89 low gross, Mary Lou Souis shot 72 net, and Deanie Martin had 3h in low putts.

Ruth Newhouse Tuscarora Country Club Tuscarora Elease Bolton Fran Hensley Martinsville Forest Park Club Jane Jones Sis Marshal Ms. Hensley Connie Sterner Chattioss Country Club Carol Wimmer Louise Brodie Forest Park Chatham Ann Doss Mary Lou Souis Deanie Martin

DCS Soccer Starts Amid Historic Turnout in Danville

Danville Christian Schools reports 25 tryouts for its soccer team, a record high, with coach Rodney Mitchell optimistic about a quick rise as Piedmont Christian Conference play begins. Four-B Dress downed The-General 13-3 in a Cotton League playoff at Schoolfield Recreation Center.

Danville Christian Schools DCS Rodney Mitchell Piedmont Christian Conference Piedmont Christian Athletic Conference Dress The-General Schoolfield Recreation Center

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