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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1975

Page

3

Tar Heels top Kentucky 90 77 behind Kupchak Davis

In Charlotte Mitch Kupchak and Walter Davis sparked UNC to a 90 77 win over Kentucky after a 42 42 halftime. Kupchak scored 24 and Davis 19 for North Carolina while Jack Givens led Kentucky with 24. Kentucky foul trouble limited Rick Robey to 16 minutes and 14 points.

Charlotte N.C Mitch Kupchak Walter Davis University of North Carolina ,Tar Heels University of Kentucky Wildcats Kentucky Kupchak Davis Tar Heels Jack Givens Larry Johnson Wildcat Rick Robey Robey Givens Phillips Johnson Claytor Hall Lee Watford Haskings Fowler North Carolina LaGarde Kuester Ford Crompton Hanners Bickley Bradley Valendine Zaliagiris Chambers Coley North Carol Ina Anbey

Raiders Dominant Seven Straight Win Over Broncos

Oakland defenses pressured Denver all night, forcing four interceptions, ten sacks, and a turnover-heavy performance. Ken Stabler connected with Fred Biletnikoff for key first downs as Harold Hart and Pete Banaszak punched in short TD runs, securing a 17-10 victory to move to 10-2 while Denver drops to 5-7.

Oakland Ken Stabler Harold Hart Pete Banaszak Raiders Denver Broncos Charles Phillips Denver Stabler Fred Buetnikoff Hart Biletnikoff Horace Jones John Hufnagel Billy van Heusen Phillips Jack Tatum Cliff Branch Jess Philips NFL Don Hutson Green Bay Packers Banaszak Bilanda Gerald Irons Otis Sistrank Broncos Sistrank Irons Jones Turner Mark van Eoghen Randy Gradishar Brancos Steve Ramsey

Steelers in good shape for Bengals showdown

Coach Chuck Noll said the Pittsburgh Steelers are relatively unscathed ahead of the key showdown with the Cincinnati Bengals. A win would clinch the Central Division and home field. Pittsburgh already secured a wild card with a 31-0 win over the Browns. Joe Greene nursing neck nerve and groin. backup Steve Furness stepping up. John Fuqua missed Cleveland with a knee but not believed serious. 43-man roster possibly unchanged for playoffs.

Pittsburgh Chuck Noll Pittsburgh Steeler Noll Cincinnati Bengals Steelers Cincinnati Cleveland Browns Cleveland Joe Greene Rocky Blcier Greene Bengals Nell Joe Steve Furness John Fuqua Bieier Nall

GW Hosts Halifax County In Western District Opener

George Washington High School opens its Western District basketball schedule at home against rival Halifax County. GW seeks better balance scoring after a 60 59 win over Durham and 77 59 over Hillside. Halifax County 1 1 lost a close game to Cave Spring but returns several players from last year. The Bassett Dan River game moved to Bassett Community Center with JV at 6 and varsity around 7 30. Gretna and others in Piedmont and Seminole districts also on the road tonight.

George Washington High School Halifax County Pittsylvania County Piedmont Dan River Bassett Tunstall Martinsville Chatham G.W. Carver Gretna William Campbell Dave Brown Eagles North Carolina Durham Hillside Brown Person County Blue Comets Halifax Bassett Community Center Bassett High Carver Laurel Park Brockville Jefferson Forest Bert Sparks Hawks

Maryland Rockets Past Boston University 122 82

Maryland, led by John Lucas and strong frontcourt, exploded in the second half to rout Boston University 122 to 82. Burns led Boston with 26 points as Maryland built a large margin after halftime, with double figures from all Maryland starters and reserves.

Maryland Boston Univ College Park Steve Sheppard Lawrence Boston Larry Gibson Boston James Tillman Lucas Terps Terriers Burns Woston Shrader Boyle Hand

Top Ranked Indiana Bears Florida State 83 to 59

Indiana dominated Florida State to win 83 to 59 as Scott May scored 24 and Kent Benson 22. Indiana built a 75 to 11 lead while reserves played late, with May adding 11 rebounds and five assists and Benson securing nine boards.

Indiana Bears Florida State Indianapolis Scott May Kent Benson Indiana Seminoles Hoosiers Bobby Knight May Benson

Collage Basketball Scores Mr. Mix From National Roundup

A dense list of college basketball results. teams from North Carolina to Kansas and beyond earned wins and losses. Notable inputs include Maryland, Furman, Charleston, Pennsylvania, and Indiana State among many others with varied scores and matchups.

North Carolina Kentucky Pfeiffer Mars Will High Point Francis Marion Loxola Baitay Salisbury Avite Dame Kansas McMurey Howard Payne Yal Roberts Murray St Mastin Peay Indiana St Detrai U Oaklans Missouri Winais Xii Oak Fairleigh Dickinson Georgia Rollins Clearwater Chris Abilene Christian West St. Mary's Texas Fox Arlington Sul Ress Midwestern Hardin Simmons Sehmahn Louis Town AM Bradley Cal Paly-Pomona Kansas St Arizona Visinus Swarthmore Sa. Dakota Westar

Satterthwaite named Southern Conference Player of the Week

Ron Satterthwaite of William and Mary earned Southern Conference Player of the Week honors after four games in which the Indians went 3-1. He scored 83 points at 21.1 per game, with 32 of 70 field goals and 21 of 28 free throws, adding 28 assists and about three rebounds per game.

Keston Ron Satterthwaite William and Mary Froot W&m Indians Satterthwaite Washington DeMatha High School

World Tennis Ranks Arthur Ashe No. 1

Arthur Ashe is named world No. 1 by World Tennis Magazine for 1975, replacing Jimmy Connors who falls to second. Bjorn Borg, Manuel Orantes, and Ilie Nastase round out the top five after major titles including Wimbledon French Open and Masters in Stockholm.

New York Arthur Ashe World Tennis Magazine Ashe Jimmy Conors Connors Bjorn Borg Sweden Manuel Oranges Spain Ne Nastase Ast Stockholm

Sudhop Named ACC Rookie of Week for Wolfpack

Glen Sudhop, the seven foot freshman for NC State, was named ACC rookie of the week after scoring 26 against East Carolina and 41 in two games. He led NC State to a 34 season win pace as they beat East Carolina and North Carolina at Asheville, with strong alley oop finishes and solid shooting.

Greensboro N.C Glenn Sudhop N.C. State Wolfpack Wolfpack East Carolina University of North Carolina At Asheville Sudhop Atlantic Coast Sports Writers Association

Bills Owner demands firing of official after Miami loss

Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson called for head linesman Jerry Bergman to be fired over a controversial ruling in the Dolphins 31 21 win that he said cost Buffalo a chance at the Super Bowl. Wilson insisted he would appeal the result but league officials said judgments by officials cannot be appealed.

Craig Ammerman Ralph Wilson Buffalo Bills Jerry Bergman Miami Dolphins Bills Wilson Buffalo Mercury Morris Bergman Pat Toomay Toomay Shoul Morris NFL Art McNally McNally Lou Saban D. Simpson Simpson Baltimore Colts Colts

Rozelle to Study Instant Replay for NFL Calls

NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle said he will ask the Competition Committee to study instant replay to settle disputed calls. He noted camera limits, costs, and logistics, including multiple angles, stadium equipment, time delays, and potential on-field official access to replays. The panel will report at the March league meeting in Coronado, California.

Rozelle NEW York Pete Rozelle Buffalo NFL Competition Committee Coronado Calif Les Rozellé

VMI Rallies Past Georgia Tech Behind 68.4 Percent Second Half

Virginia Military Academy Keydets, led by Krovic and Bynum, surged to a 68-53 victory over Georgia Tech. Krovic scored 21 and Bynum 20 as VMI shot 68.4 percent in the second half to erase a 23-21 halftime deficit and improve to 4-1. Bynum had 11 rebounds, and VMI held a 38-22 edge on the boards while converting 22 of 28 free throws.

Lexington Virginia Military John Krovic Will Bynum Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Krovic Bynum Ron Carter VMI VMT Schnitzer Bottoms Smith Wood Allen Foster Washington Hunt Green Davis Uv Bevan Virginia Military Day Repport Byrum Jesich Carter Montcomtry Kelley Zona Wallen

Oklahoma Edges Furman 69 67 in tense closing burst

Oklahoma Sooners used stout defense and 58 percent second half shooting to beat Furman 69-67 in Greenvale. Cary Carrabine and Kevin Jones sparked a late push as Eddie Fields and John McCullough sealed it with clutch free throws. Billy Graham led Oklahoma with 13 points while Ray Miller paced Furman with 20.

Greenvile D. C Oklahoma Sooners Furman Cary Carrabine Kevin Jones Eddie Fields John McCullough Billy Graham Jones Carrabine Ray Miller Craig Lynch

Notre Dame Beats Kansas 72-64 in Lawrence

Notre Dame defeats Kansas 72 to 64 as Adrian Dantley scores 27 and Don Williams adds 16 for the Irish. Kansas, led by Norm Cook and Reuben Shelton, stays within reach at halftime before Notre Dame pull-away in the final minutes.

Notre Dame Kansas Reuben Shelton Norm Cook Bruce Flowers Ray Martin

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Dan Hall Carolina Bruce Buckley Geff North Tame Broncos Jim Turner Fran Lynch George Blanda Louis Wright Southern Conference Player Week Glen Sudhop ACC Cardinals League Ga. Tech Farman Halatoma The Jayhawks Dantley Milt Gibson Herb Nobles Williams Martin Cook Clint Johnson
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