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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1971
Page
9
Tunstall basketball opens against defending state champion Chatham under coach Lowell Thomas. Reggie Carter and Hairston lead a seasoned starting five, while a young reserves group may affect balance as they face a demanding early schedule including Laurel Park and Altavista.
Chatham High School defeated George Washington 44-22 in a wrestling opener. Cavaliers dominated light weights to build a lead while Eagles rallied in heavier classes. Postgame notes highlighted key pins and forfeits, with Bassett on deck for district starter Thursday.
Mel Long of Toledo, a war hero and AP All American, says war was no game after earning the Navy Cross in Vietnam. The 6 foot 1, 223 pound senior recalls single handedly neutralizing a Viet Cong machine gun nest and discusses his unlikely path from steel plant worker to football star. Coaches and scouts praise his speed and football instinct, with Bowling Green's Don Nehlen calling him possibly the best player in the country.
Chatham, defending state champions, travels to Tunstall for a county district showdown opening the 1971-72 season. Trojans bring an all court press to challenge Cavaliers led by Reggie Carter and Jerry Hairston as Dan River and Gretna also begin play at Fieldale-Collinsville and Rustburg respectively with Kerry Richards and Douglas Craddock debuting as county coaches.
Defending Group AA champions the Cavaliers start their season with Craddock replacing Hennie Dix after three graduates left. He aims to maintain the program’s standard while shoring up outside shooting and early wins. Motley Younger and King anchor a frontline as Steven Miller and John Waite win starting spots.
This week’s Spectrum 71 profiles the lone intellectual who found success in professional basketball, detailing challenges and insights from a unique athlete breaking the mold in a demanding sport.
In this week's FAMILY WEEKLY feature on workplace relations, the column asks readers whether they possess the temperament needed to take business chances. It weighs risk tolerance, decision style, and practical strategies for embracing calculated risks at work.
Richmonds Clark Wiseman broke a 47 47 tie with 4 58 left and scored again as the Spiders held off Belmont Abbey 58 54. Sophomore Gus Collier led Belmont Abbey with 18 points while Wiseman added 11 and Roger Watcher 10 rebounds helped secure the first Richmond victory after a two game skid.
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