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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1976

Page

3

GW, Averett Lose as Hillside Rolls On

George Washington suffers a 74 50 defeat at Hillside High in Durham plagued by 6 20 free throw shooting. Averett, 1 3, led by Ron Tanner with 18 points, fell to Christopher Newport 65 50 in Danville as free throws and stalled offenses decided the outcomes.

Durham N.C George Washington Hillside High School Eagles Averett Ron Tanner Ron Reaves Doug Hershey John Padden Christopher Newport Dale Travis Steve Brown

Gretna Rallies Then Fades in 39-36 Rustburg Win

Gretna led 39-36 late but lost a fourth-quarter surge as Rustburg defeated Gretna 54-44 Friday night. Henry Miller scored 26 for Gretna, while Kenny Tweedy led Rustburg with 23 and Thomas James added 14.

Gretna Rustburg Hawks Steve Wall Wall Gret Henry Miller Elmer Terry Kenny Tweedy Thomas. James

Averett Women Cruise Past Christopher Newport in Danville

Averett University women used a full court press early in the second half to turn a 28 24 halftime edge into a 47 7 victory over Christopher Newport Tuesday in Danville. Lynette Miles led with 20 points while Priscilla Woody added 15 as guard defense from Mike Woody and Kathy Bennett energized the Cougars to their second straight win.

Averett Christopher Newport Danville Priscilla Woody Rhonda Fleming Mike Woody Kathy Bennett Kathy Priscilla Ms.Fleming Miss Miles

Area Wrestling Roundup Showcases Dan River’s 44 14 Win

Dan River remain unbeaten with a 44 to 14 victory over Martinsville as five pins and two major decisions highlight the win. Norman Wells moved up to 112 pounds, joining teammates Spivey Culley Hood and Motley in wins, while Piedmont District champion Wells, now at 112, and others earned points in a strong Wildcats dual meet. Chatham fell to Drewry Mason 33-24 and Tunstall beat John D. Bassett 26-20 in other Tuesday matches.

Anbesten Tunstall Drewry Mason Whitmell Trojans Anthony Parrish Piedmont Tunstall Howard West Otake Trojans Roland Witcher Ryland Ferguson Jett Huffman Ferguson Witcher Dan River Martinsville Mary Guerrani Wildcats Chatham John D. Bassett

College basketball results flood the Associated Press tally

A dense list of college games is recapped with scores and opponents across numerous institutions. Highlights include Connecticut over Malone, Purdue over Indiana, Jacksonville State beating N Georgia, and Chicago State defeating Wiene. Multiple Virginia and regional schools show up with varied scores, reflecting a broad roundup of midweek action.

Tuseday Associated Praag Sioa Aparka Carls Connecticut Malone Ohio Michigan Ind Purdue-tnd Aeeuara Pases Indiana Serpressey An Ngan St Wooster Case Reserva & Chris Newport Averett Bedeknort Rochester Tech Lousiana Tech Louisiana Clemite Busta Nicholls St Meenonlieds Greevie Augustana Aurora Chicago St Wiene Bi Bakate Dera First Road Jacksonville Georgia Columbus Auburn-Montgomery Bethany Denien Columbia Manhat Old Westbury Bony Delaware Widener Bileadl Union Tend-Temple Dase Peeeres Carson-Newman Lev Col Sing Midland Winona St St. Er Ln Asser Gereinal Heradon

Suburban League standings and assorted local teams

A fragmented listing of local teams and scores across venues including LANES BREAKFAST CLUB, HOL'n MISS, Suburban League entries like Shoney's, Col, Hts. TV, Walker's Upholstery, Southern Belles, McDonald's, and Tuesday Housewives. Several player names and numbers appear with unclear context, suggesting a roundup of results and team affiliations from a community sports week.

Lanes Breakfast Club A Mosbenek Thompson Ali Randall Sisneng White Edna Tuner Hionics Wingfield Charcoal House Wyatt Gaffney Deerwood Dears Amos Peterson Shoney's Riddle Hts Morris Daniel Barkhauser Wagner Bank & Trust Hines Martin Ins Crowder Supibeam Moore Paluat Walker Gems Butts

Dan River Smokes Chatham In 77 67 Victory

Dan River outscored Chatham 77 to 67 as Clarence Dickerson and Tim Logan led with 16 points each and Jonn Motley added 14. Dan River improved to 4-1 after an opening loss to J. D. Bassett, while Chatham struggled to contain the Wildcats and trailed by 19 at halftime. Charlie Robertson scored a game high 19 for the Cavaliers, who fought back in the second half but fell short.

Dan River Wildcats Chatham Cavaliers Clarence Dickerson Tim Logan Jonn Motley Will Roger J. D. Bassett Doug Craddock Craddock Cavs Rogers Dickerson John Motley Charlie Robertson Robertson Charlie

Comets Bow To Fleming In Tight South Boston Clash

Halifax County,traded turnovers down the stretch but fell 51 46 to Fleming. Fleming paced by Terry Coles 18 Darrell Davis 5 and John Coles 12 while Fleming grabbed a 24 16 rebounding edge. Donnell Martin 12 and Matthew McCargo 10 led the Comets who trailed 40 36 at halftime and faced a full court press late. Craddock hinted at slower pace then faster later as coach Rogers praised guards Tim Logan and Garry Pritchett amid a split doubleheader with Dan River junior varsity.

South Boston Halifax County Willam Fleming Colonels Comets Donnell Martin Matthew McCargo Fleming Terry Coles Darrell Davis Andohn Pye Craddock Cougars J. D. Bassett Rogers Tim Logan Garry Pritchett

All Group AAA Football Team Names Top Defensive Standouts

Reuben Turner of Bethel and Mike Budd of Fauauler head the 1976 All Group AAA scholastic football team chosen by the Associated Press. The roster lists players across ends, tackles, guards, center, quarterback and backs, with numerous schools such as Bethel, Highland Springs, Oscar Smith, and James River providing key selections.

Norfolk Academy Frederick Norcony Indian Sliver Cradock Western Hranch Great Bridge Oscar Smith Associated Press Bluestone Park View-Booth Hill Brecesnarg Galax Prinse Edward County Lunenbur Central Maggie Walker Pincha Mopewell Thomas Dale Midlothian Sendowcrook Dinwiddle Colonial Hetgaite Highland Springs Hermitage Freeman Patrick Henry Ashland Thomas Jefferson Henrico Richmond Patrick Henry H.C. Glass Reuben Turner Bethel Mike Budd Fauauler ENSE Reggie Jordan Western Branch Larry Quint Hunt Maurie Bryant Peters Jin’ Coluntuant T. Williams Bucky Wickhill Chris Heler Tan Gayner Luke Taylor Ken Easley Sealine Greg Taylor Malt Weathers Ft. Hum Amos Lawrence Lake Taylor Sturdivant Mark Miter Annandale Kobo Henry Smolth Gw-Danville Joe Beasley Woodbridge Brian Pendens Frank Cox Guarda Ted Mabry B. C. Glass Tom Gill Robinson Joe Garlick B.stuart Robert Anterson David Dixon Ferguson Charlie Gray Falls Church Jeff White C. Glass Randy Tyo Petersburg Johnny Mgt Churchland Chris Albrittain Yorktown Frank Molia Patriox Jim Allen Keipsville Bob Klaren Lake Brandeck Tom Ball Bruce Woodworth Bena Johnson Bothel Mike Jong Northside Bill Fpling Malm Annandate Wagoner Clark Denbigny Tyn Foster Gar Field Turner Moors Qray Wakefield Wes Bethel Patterson George Wythe Blair Cave Spring Swankowski Paulx Chuek Allritlain Yorklawn Brewer Cohen Preemany van Seholek Gar-Field Tallaferro Denbigh Sharkey

We Can Win Without Connors In Davis Cup Battle

In Tucson, the U S Davis Cup camp backs depth over Jimmy Connors for the Mexico tie this weekend. Arthur Ashe and Stan Smith defend the choice, while captain Tony Trabert lamented Connors’ absence but insists the team has capable substitutions. Connors cited health issues and his mother and manager Gloria Connors supported his decision. Raul Ramirez looms as Mexico’s key adversary.

Tucson Ant Connors Mexico Jimmy Arthur Ashe Stan Smith United States America Caesars Palace Las Vegas Tony Trabert U.S Traber Harold Solomon Mexico City Trabert Gloria

Van Breda Kolff Fired By Jazz

The New Orleans Jazz dismissed coach Butch van Brede Kolff in his third year, citing difficulty with his front office relations. Director Larry G. Hatfield said the board could not feel comfortable with his view of a head coach’s role.

van Breda Kolff Jazz NEW Orleans Butch van Brede Kolff New Orleans Jazz National Basketball Association Butch Larry G. Hatfield

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