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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1966

Page

4

13th Straight Win Keeps Blue Devils In Top Spot

The Duke Blue Devils remained No 1 in the AP major college basketball poll after their 13th straight win over NC State. Kentucky moved to No 2 with 14 straight wins. Vanderbilt rose to third as Providence and others vie for top positions.

Blue Devils Associated Press Duke Blue Devils North Carolina State South Carolina Duke West Virginia Kentucky Louisiana State Auburn Dayton St. Joseph's Pennsylvania Vanderbilt Providence Commodores Niagara Loyola of Chicago Marshall UCLA Kansas State Texas Western Kansas Missouri St. Josephs Michigan Cincinnati Hicago Logota

Broad Basketball Scores From Numerous Colleges

A long list of college and high school basketball results shows Florida Southern losing to W. & M. eighty one to nine, plus many other outcomes such as St. Pauls over St. Augustine's, Frederick over Asheville-Biltmore, Guilford edging Presbyterian, and numerous postponements across Virginia high schools. The slate includes Kentucky versus Alabama, Tennessee versus L.S.A., Georgia Tech versus Acrcis College, and notable wins like Tex. A&I F or F. and S. Oklahoma State versus Missouri.

Fla Southern St. Paul's St. Augustine’s Frederick Asheville-Biltmere Guilford Presbyterian Lynchburg Fila State Georgia Tech fAcrcis College Albany St Fairfield Niagara Stetson Steubenville Villa Madonna East Tenn East Ky Ppd Wesleyan Morris Harvey Wheeling West Va Salem In.c College Morgan State Tenn Fech & W Maryland Shepherd Waynesburg St. Francis Oklahoma State Missouri Ohio State Wisconsin Wittenberg Kenyon Drake Tulsa Georgia Mississippi S. F. Austin Texas Achiurry Sam Houston Howard Payne Southwest Texas Aaiss. State Florida Xavier Loyola N.C Vanderbilt Auburn Okla City Univ Memphis

Rangers Send Two to Farm Team and Promote One

The New York Rangers shuttle veteran goalie Don Simmons and center Ray Cullen to Baltimore of the AHL while promoting a third for an NHL trial. Simmons, 34, backed up in New York and yielded 37 goals in 813 games this season. Cullen joined from Baltimore two weeks earlier, with one goal and three assists in seven games for the Rangers. Allan Hamilton, 13, was summoned for a four game NHL trial after playing for the Edmonton Oil Kings.

NEW York New York Rangers National Hockey League Baltimore American Hockey League Don Simmons Ray Cullen Simmons Cullen Rangers Allan Hamilton

San Jose State names Tom Keele new head coach

Tom Keele, 32, a University of Puget Sound assistant, was named football line coach at San Jose State College effective next Monday. Keele, a former Oregon tackle and Rose Bowl standout, has coaching experience at Oregon high schools and UPS, where he earned Coach of the Year in 1962 and coached in the Shrine all-state game. UPS to name temporary replacements this week.

Tacoma Wash Tomeele University of Puget Sound San Jose State College Keele UPS University of Oregon Ohio State Oregon

William and Mary 69 61 over Florida Southern College

William and Mary Indians defeated Florida Southern College 69 to 61 in Lakeland. Walter Wenk led with 21 points while Ben Pomperey sparked the rally with a late layup to take the lead. Florida Southern’s Dan Doherty had 15 points as attendance reached 1,500.

Lakeland, Fla William and Mary’s Moccasins Indians Southern Ben Pomperey William and Mary Walter Wenk Dan Doherty Florida Southern FLA. Sou OWN I Gfe Wenk Pratt Gone Fitzg’d Supers Pomeroy Chherty Walter Kayes Panneton Spira Walker Lewis Rama Conner Shaw Fitzgerald Hubert Doherty Ayes Rota

Vanderbilt Defeats Auburn In Tight SEC Battle 68-63

Vanderbilt, ranked No. 3, edged Auburn 68-63 as Clyde Lee sank seven of nine late free throws. Keith Thomas led Vandy with 16 points, Roy Wyenandt added 13 and nine second half rebounds. Auburn’s Defore scored 24, but Vanderbilt seized control in the final minutes to improve to 16-2 ahead of Kentucky visit.

Nashville Tenn Vanderbilt Clyde Lee Auburn Lee Commodores Lee Defore Keith Thomas Vandy Roy Wyenandt Wyenandt Gene Lockwear Vandersbilt Defore Kentucky Morgantown W. Va Bill Ryczaj West Virginia St. John’s New York Mountaineers Ryczaj WVU Redmen Carl Head Ron Williams Sonny Dove John Lesher St. John's Rudy Bogad Ryezaj Swartz Hank Cluess Bob McIntyre Dove Williams W. Virginia Acisnyre Boand Reaser Oove Benfield Overr Lesher Hill Swilliams

Nominated 3-Year-Olds Reach California Derby Field

Albany AP says a record number of 3-year-olds were nominated for the $75,000-added California Derby at Golden Gate Fields on April 25. The race offers a $95,000 purse, up from last year, with Saber Mountain headlining the list and Santa Anita Derby prospects among the entrants from top stables like C. V. Whitney and Rex Ellsworth.

Albany Calif Golden Gate Fields Saber Mountain America C.V. Whitney Portine Rex Ellsworth

Cubs Sign Dudek From Tuley High in Chicago

Catcher John Dudek, 18, Chizago Tuley High School, was signed by the Chicago Cubs on Monday for two substantial undisclosed bonuses. He was the Cubs No 1 pick in the recent free agent draft and was assigned to Quincy in the Midwest League. James P. D. (Buddy) Ryan joined Vanderbilt's football coaching staff as chief assistant after five years at the University at Buffalo.

CUBBS Chicago John Dudek Chizago Tuley High School Chicago Cubs Dudek Cubs Quincy Vandy Nashville, Tenn James PD Buddy) Ryan Oklahoma State University University of Buffalo Vanderbilt

Special One-Half Mile Run Added To New York K. O. C. Track Meet

The New York Knights of Columbus meet adds a half mile event to honor Cardinal Spellman. Canadian Bill Crothers leads the field, with rivals including George Germann Jan Kasal Fran Smith and Frank Taomeo. Stars like Tommy Farrell shift to the 1000 and aim to defend titles as Ray Lumpp plans streamlined events and a Pajoo Nurmi appearance.

New York Cardinal Spellman New York Knights of Columbus Artie O'Connor Canada Bill Crothers Boston Crothers Peter Snell George Germann Seton Hall Jan Kasal Czechoslovakia Fran Smith Frank Taomeo Steve Bartold St. John’s University New York Track Writers’ Association Tommy Farrell Farrell United States Bartold Cardinal McIntyre

Venturi Wins Lucky International by One Stroke

Ken Venturi, 34, edges Frank Beard by one shot at Harding Park to win 8500 for first place. He credits a month of improving play and battles circulatory problems in both hands, aided by glove and hand warmer routines. Venturi plans Palm Springs Desert Classic next, then Phoenix Open.

P. D. Eldred SAN Francisco Ken Venturi San Franciscan Frank Beard Venturi Ken Harding Park Beard Conni Palm Springs Calif Sil Frank Ken Fas

Guilford Tops Presbyterian Cagers 82-78

Guilford defeats Presbyterian College 82-78 as Bob Kauffmann scores 45 points, including 28 in the second half, and seals the win with 1:08 left. Kauffmann leads Guilford to a 9-3 conference mark and 12-3 overall while Presbyterian falls to 3-6 in the conference and 6-10 overall.

Clinton S.C Guilford Bob Kauffmann Quakers Presbyterian College Kauffmann Presbyterian Kauffman Ed Fellers Guilford Presbyterian T G FT Scott Quitten Kfien'n Alten Young Bankn'd Bregard Martin Presbyterian Teers OOIE Allen Oyleri

Lake Placid bids to stage 1967 world bobsled meet

Former world champion Stan Benham of Missoula Montana says Lake Placid New York has bid to host the 1967 world bobsled championship. The federation will meet to select the site with other contenders including Garmish West Germany and Inns Austria. Benham notes Lake Placid has the western hemisphere’s only ice chute and the last world meet here was in 1961. Meanwhile Toronto goalie Johnny Bower and defenseman Marcel Pronovost are out with injuries sustained in NHL games last weekend.

Cortina D'Ampezzo Italy Stan Benham Missoula Montana Lake Placid New York Benham Lake Placid New York State International Bneham Reg. 24 Federation Garmish West Germany Ipls Austria Toronto Johnny Bower Marcel Pronovost Toronto Maple Leafs National Hockey League Bower Boston Vost New York

Kentucky Surges Past Alabama 82-62 in SEC Clash

Kentucky unleashed a second half flurry to beat Alabama 82-62 in Lexington. Pat Risley led with 25 points as Kentucky turned up the tempo after a 47-40 gap, pulling away with a 17-0 run and taking a commanding 15-0 overall mark and 6-6 SEC lead into a key game versus Vanderbilt in Nashville. Alabama’s Robert Hickey scored 15 as Ken Moses shadowed Dampier.

Lexington Kentucky Alabama Crimson Tide Wildcats Pat Rilsey Riley Haydon Riley Ken Moses Louie Dampier Moses Dampier Vanderbilt Nashville Tenn Robert Hickey

Bowie Bowie Plagued With Troubles Since Opening

Bowie Race Course has endured repeated disasters since opening in 1914. A deadly fire in 1961 destroyed the betting area. prior fires hit barns in 1914 1918 1927 1934 1935 1937 1939 1940 1949 1946 1953 and 1961. Snow floods and a 1961 train crash also marred the track with enduring risk and delays.

Bowie Bowie Race Course State Racing Commission Larry S. MacPhail Jack Shome

Photo finish at Roosevelt Raceway yields $2,600 pace win

In 20 degree chill at Westbury Long Island, String Tocon, driven by Lucien Fontaine, won the $2,600 conditioner pace at Roosevelt Raceway in a tight three horse photo finish. Wyn MacPherson and Dusty Dares deadheated for second, crossing a head back.

Westbury N. Y Roosevelt Raceway Lucien Fontaine Wyn MacPherson Dusty Dares

McMillen Sparks Terps Past ACC Opponent 78-63

Jay McMillen led Maryland with 18 points as the Terrapins defeated an ACC rival 78-63. The game featured a tight later surge, with McMillen keying the stretch and the Terrapins pulling away in the final minutes.

Alan Rudkin Stops Esparza For 10 Round Decision in Manchester

Alan Rudkin, bantamweight champion of the British Empire, defeated Mexico's Edmundo Esparza in a 10 round decision in Manchester. Rudkin overcame a cut to his left eye, pressing in late rounds after Esparza opened with a sharp uppercut in the second, as Rudkin seeks a title shot at Fighting Harada of Japan.

Manchester England Alan Rudkin British Empire Mexico Edmundo Esparza Rudkin Fighting Harada Japan Esparza

Maryland 78 South Carolina 63 in ACC clash

Maryland rode Jay McMillen's 27 points and 44 rebounds to a 78-63 win over South Carolina. The Terrapins outshot 61 percent to 23 percent and dominated the boards 44 to 22, easing past a second half press to secure their third ACC win and improve to 8-8 overall. South Carolina drops to 3-3 in the conference and 8-5 overall.

Columbia Maryland Jay McMillen South Carolina Terps Gamecocks McMillen Skip Harliska Frank Standard A Salvadori S. Carolina TGFT Ward Brvayt Schried Harlicka Wilm Clark Rickey Lovel Frankl Our Vary Lands Aacmillen

New York Franchise Seeks Cont CFL Entry

The Continental Football League has an application for a New York franchise from Fred Finkelhoffe a theatrical and television figure who plans to play at Downing Stadium Randall's Island. League acting commissioner Sol Rosen said the approval likely at the Feb 11 or 12 meeting. The circuit includes Newark Wheeling Philadelphia Norfolk Toronto Charleston Richmond Fort Wayne and Hartford.

NEW York Continental Football League Fred Finkelhoffe Downing Stadium Randall's Island Sol Rosen Continental Newark Wheeling W. Va Philadelphia Norfolk Toronto Charleston Richmond, Va Fort Wayne, Ind Hartford, Conn

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