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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1961

Page

6

Jayvees Set For 6 30 Start In Doubleheader

GWHS Card inals face district favorites in a doubleheader with the varsity game to follow at 8. The Hilltoppers led by Bobby Brickhouse and Kenny Pugh clash with Cardinals coached by Jess Curry as GW aims for early-season district tests after a 4 9 loss to Durham High.

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Top Ranked Ohio State Cagers Face Tough Weekend

Ohio State, led by star Jerry Lucas, may be shorthanded this weekend as injuries cloud their schedule. Lucas struggles with a chronic knee problem but could play Friday against Wichita State and possibly Wake Forest Saturday in Winston-Salem. If unable, Gary Bradds or others will step up as coach Fred Taylor eyes a rugged road trip.

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Power Eyes 1962 Season With Indians

Gabe Paul, Cleveland general manager, says Vic Power has been signed for the 1962 season and will cooperate with new manager Mel McGahan. Paul doubts Power will be traded, noting Power’s talent and value to the club. He discussed discipline and conduct rules in a New York meeting, with Power insisting he never shamed golfing duty or broke team policy.

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Mixed Basketball and Hockey Scores From Various Programs

A chaotic sports brief lists numerous basketball results including Cleveland 107 over Pittsburgh 90 and Long Island 67 over Roanoke 38, plus hockey Chicago 5 over Besinn 2. It also mentions college games such as Randolph-Macon 74 over Norfolk Lynchburg 98 and Florida State 85 over Florida 71, with many inconsistent team names and OCR quirks across dozens of schools and cities.

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Conley Out For Weeks With Hand Injury

In Los Angeles a doctor said Gene Conley will be unable to play for the Washington Towers of the American Basketball League for at least several weeks after a spiral fracture of the fifth metacarpal in his left hand. Conley, also a Boston Red Sox pitcher, arrived with the Towers after the injury occurred in Honolulu.

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NFL Championship Game at Green Bay on December 31

The NFL title game will start at 1 p.m. Central on Sunday December 31 in Green Bay Wisconsin with the Packers already clinching the Western Division. Tickets cost 10 dollars and about 2300 temporary seats will raise attendance to around 41000. The game will be televised nationally with the Green Bay area not blacked out. A separate note says Boston earned a bye in a three way AFL Eastern Division tie after a coin flip.

NEW York Green Bay Wis Cometlees Pete Rozelle Packers Rozelle Alllwatkee

Rival Grid Rights Clash Heads Toward Court Fight

New York AP reports a looming legal dispute between the NFL and AFL over player signings. NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle seeks AFL clarification on Joe Foss ruling that Houston Oilers signed tackle Ray Jacobs of Howard Payne College was valid. Jacobs also signed by the Dallas Cowboys. The other case concerns Charley Binion of North Carolina College who signed with both the Oilers and the Cleveland Browns. Rozelle notes Foss told him contracts signed before the AFL draft would not be approved and calls for clear guidance amid AFL ambiguity.

New York Tfeams Pete Rozelle NFL Joe Foss AFL Foss Ray Jacobs Howard Payne ‘College Jacobs Dallas Cowboys Charleyi Binion North Carolina Oilersik Cleveland Browns Je Rozelle

Rogers Hornsby Sues Soft Drink Firm For $1 Million

Chicago AP report says Rogers Hornsby, 68, former National League star, sues Seven-Up Bottlers Inc and two Chicago distributors for 1 million dollars. He alleges copyright infringement over seven of his books published in 1936 and used in a book titled Seven Baseball Positions. Hornsby, famed for a 338 lifetime batting average, aims to protect his works and seek damages.

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Bowling Results From Danville Lanes League Night

Scattered scores show Danville lanes hosting multiple leagues with winners like Mock Three 3 and Alleycats 0. Notable scores include D. Rice 127 and M4 Gropp 333, with several teams posting partial results across a busy session at Riverside Lanes.

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Nebraska Upsets SMU 63 to 60 in Lincoln

Nebraska's sophomore hopes shocked Southern Methodist as a late field goal by Daryl Petsch and two free throws by Tom Russell sealed a 63 to 60 win. The Mustangs led 37-34 late but Nebraska surged in the final minutes, turning a 21-80 halftime deficit into victory.

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Joe Roediger Wins Fishburne Award for Football

Danville boy Cadet Joe Roediger was named Fishburne Military School’s outstanding football player after the season. Captain Milnes Austin praised him as a top quarterback and dangerous on run or pass options, noting his late rise as a defensive back. Roediger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Roediger of 315 Westhampton Ave., received the honor at a postseason dinner.

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Griffith and Logart Set For TV Bout December 23

New York AP Emile Griffith, former world welterweight champion, will face Isaac Logart in a 10 round national telecast at St Nicholas Arena on Saturday December 23 Irving Cohen announced. Both fighters are New York residents Griffith hails from the Virgin Islands and Logart from Cuba. Cohen also lined up two nontelevised undercard features for St Nick's including Billy Daniels vs Don Warner and a welterweight bout between Cecil Shoris and Billy Collins for December 30.

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Golf Ball Fallout More Dangerous Than Nuclear, 1961 Study Says

Wakefield AP report summarizes a nationwide study by the Instkwe for Safer Living alleging golf ball injuries exceed 15,000 this year. It cites speeds over 350 mph, with players and caddies most affected, and warns of heat, sun exposure, and collisions on and near courses. It offers safety tips urging courtesy, alertness, and avoiding practice shots when others are present.

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Charles Hinton signs with the Cleveland Browns

Charles Jincos a 240 pound North Carolina College tackle from Raleigh announced he signed with the Cleveland Browns of the NFL. He said he signed only one contract with Cleveland after being drafted in Chicago. In four NCC years he was named most outstanding freshman in 1958 and MVP of the A-CIAA in 1960.

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Kansas State Beats St Louis 71 to 60

Kansas State rallied in the final nine minutes to defeat St Louis University 71 to 60. Wroblewski sparked the comeback with late plays, while Gottfried and Peithman each contributed decisive layups. St Louis, a Valley Conference contender, had its two-game win run snapped as Garrison led with 18 points.

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