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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1974

Page

5

Wildcats Rally To 72-58 District Win Over Bassett

Dan River High School held Bassett scoreless in the third quarter with a zone press after a slow first half to pull away 72-58 in Piedmont District action. Jerome Morris led Dan River with 6 points in the decisive quarter, while Alonzo Williams added 10 off the bench.

Dan River High School Bassett Wildcats Bengals Jerome Morris Jackie Richardson Melvin Fitzgerald Morris Richardson Fitzgerald Alonzo Williams Dan River Calvin Smith Jerry Edwards George Wampler Phil Smith Doug Shelton Will Rogers

Mario Andretti Freed From Hospital After Ontario Crash

In Ontario California AP report Mario Andretti was released from a hospital two days after a mild concussion from a crash at Ontario Motor Speedway. The article also notes a Wildcats win and standings updates with Fieldale-Collinsville and Drewry Mason in pursuit. The Wildcats travel to Stuart for a game with Patrick Cottaty and a jayvee contest starts at 6:30 p.m.

Ontario, Calif Mario Andretti Ontario Motor Speedway Wildcats Fieldale-Collinsville Drewry Mason Stuart Patrick Cottaty

Duquesne Upsets No 9 Providence in overtime thriller

In Pittsburgh, Duquesne stunned ninth ranked Providence 88-87 after a late game heroics. Norm Nixon stole an in-bounds pass and Bernie O Keefe's 20 footer at the buzzer gave the Dukes the dramatic win as Providence’s 87-84 lead fizzled in the final seconds. Don McLane led Duquesne with 24 points and Lionel Billingi added 21 and 15 boards, while Marvin Barnes top scored for Providence with 27 and 23 rebounds.

Pittsburgh Norm Nixon Bernie O'Keefe Duquesne Providence O'Keefe Dukes Nixon Friars Don McLane

Harvey Jones Leads Division II Scoring

Harvey Jones of Alabama State tops the NCAA Division II scoring race at 31.2 points per game and 18.8 rebounds per contest. Aaron James of Grambling is second at 28.4, with Southern University’s Roan Barrow third at 26.6, as NAIA and other leaders are noted across divisions.

Associated Press Harvey Jones Alabama State National Collegiate Athletic Association National Collegiate Sports Services Jones Aaron James Grambling Southern University Roan Barrow Marvin Webster Morgan State Earl Williams Winston-Salem Uc-Irvine Dave Baker Kirby Thurston Western Carolina Hamilton Pedro Garcia Kevin Davis Alcorn A&m Fairleigh Dickinson- Madison Fred Petty New Hampshire College Joe Ingram Hawthorne Wartburg Fred Waldstein Russell Drake Case Western

Bruins Edge Flames 4 2 in NHL clash

Boston Bruins beat the Atlanta Flames 4 2 as Phil Esposito scored twice to reach 45 goals in 47 games and lift the East leaders. John Bucyk tied it on a third period power play before Esposito added the insurance tally and Savard set up the quick short handed strike earlier.

Boston Phil Esposito National Hockey League Boston Bruins Atlanta Flames Esposito Bruins Don Marcotte Carol Vadnais John Bucyk Bucyk Atlanta Bobby Leiter

Unclear basketball results from scattered lines

Readable items show a collage of college basketball scores and player names, including mentions of Virginia Tech, Belmont Abbey, New Mexico State, DePaul, and Morgan State. The fragmentary OCR lacks coherent structure, dates, venues, and complete team rosters.

COLL Va Tech Witt Salem Morris Ward Newbeef Lirnestans Durques Coorgetown Stenta Cot Winsto Augustine Ib Hampton Shaw Folk Morgan St Christian N.C Belmont Abbey

Nicklaus Cards 1st Round 65 To Challenge Miller

Jack Nicklaus fired a 65 in the first round of the Hawaiian Open to challenge Johnny Miller, who shot a 63 to lead amid a rain soaked Waialae course. Nicklaus birdied seven of his last ten holes and hoped the weather would not force a delay to the event. Miller swept the season’s first three events and remained the pace setter as others battled in soaking rain. Nicklaus said his return was not prompted by Miller’s streak.

Nicklaus Johnny Miller Bob Green Honolulu Jack Nicklaus Iame Waialae Country Club Pacific Miller Lanny Wadkins Bruce Crampton John Schells Golden Bear Bing Crosby Gibby Gilbert Hubert Green Bobby Nichols San Diego Bob Goalby Arnold Palmer Lee Trevino Ben Crenshaw

Young Signs With Cowboys

Dallas signs NC State running back Charles Young after he rejects a WBL offer. He was the Cowboys' second first round pick and 22nd overall. Agent Fred Joseph says a multi year deal was agreed with undisclosed terms. The WBL’s Florida Sharks had contacted Joseph hours before the announcement.

Dallas Charles Young North Carolina State World Football League Dallas Cowboys Young Cowboys National Football League Fred Joseph Florida Sharks WBL Joseph

Eagles Face E. C. Glass In Western District Headliner

In tonight's Western District action GW hosts E. C. Glass led by George Price against Kenny Ray Smith, with Glass aiming to split the two remaining league games for a possible district title. Tunstall, Dan River, Chatham, and Laurel Park also travel or host in regional matchups as tipoff is 8 p.m. with a 6:30 p.m. jayvee start.

George Washington Weh School E.C. Glass Eagles Tunstall Power Fieldale Collinsville Dan River Patrick County Chatham Laurel Park George Price Kenny Ray Smith Dave Brown Glass Brown Smith Hilltoppers Halifax County Billy Huffman Flood Price Cheyenne Jones Aubrey Wilson Wilson Jones Sems Ricky Cobbs Arlie Collins Rob Murray Terry Walker Fiellale Kenny Joyce Trojans Ricky Smith Mitchell Harris Jimmy Williams Wayne Shelton Mark Stephans Ratrick Counly Howard West Han River Bassett Wildcats Stuart Jackie Richardson Jerome Morris Calvin Smith Melvin Fitzgerald Lancers Cavaliers Doug Craddock Jayvee

Notre Dame routs DePaul 101 72 as Dantley collapses

Notre Dame's Adrian Dantley scored 23 points and grabbed 15 rebounds before collapsing during a timeout. He was taken to the infirmary and reported in stable condition as the third ranked Irish beat DePaul 101-72. Gary Brokaw added 25 points, and Notre Dame improved to 14-1, trailing only once early in the game.

Bend Ind Notre Dame Adrian Dantley Fighting Irish DePaul Dantley Firmary Digger Phelps Gary Brokaw

Virginia Tech Domination Beats William and Mary 80-61

Virginia Tech pulled away with a 12 point second half run to beat William and Mary 80-61 in Blacksburg. Duke Thorpe led Tech with 26 points and nine rebounds while Ron Satterthwaite topped the Indians with 14 points as Tech remained undefeated at home against state foes.

Blacksburg Virginia Tech William & Mary Tech W&m Indians Bobby Stevens Charlie Thomas Craig Leider Duke Thorpe Thorpe Mike Arizin Ron Satterlinwaite Willam Arizin Vi. Coural Satterthwaite Vail Roichert Panzenback Lieder DH Stevens Frazier McKee Mestueaciman McQanouh WEN WW W&m Reach Origin

Riverside bowling results and league standings muddled

Readable items show multiple names and scores across local bowling leagues. Entries mention Bank of Vir, Wyl's Car Wash, Concord teams, and several players with scattered figures such as 39 percent and 210. The text is fragmented with inconsistent naming and unclear event details.

Tack Verside Ladies Ladies Bande Tur Riverside Haaldinig Pupply Hobbs Eon W. Slenry Arnold Heciste Oman Hradford McLannahan Ye Chavet CHH Hegisler Tasimneme Sorthman Kagan Willits Bank of Vir Shelton Fanegonn Silver Grande Wyl's Crawford Fdkitnaa Daniel Bonaree Wargrave Mai Faders Lewin Winchester Fader Ian Beh Poleat Kabel Hlauaher CAL Sthoottsela Hee Burda S Andiemp Nih Trentay Interatet Strader

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