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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1976

Page

4

Martinsville Bulldogs edge Dan River 74 to 70 in overtime

Martinsville topped Dan River 74-70 in overtime as Keith Burgess led with 15 points and Tim Grant added 17. Dan River trailed 53-39 in the third but cut the gap and tied once in regulation before the OT, with Tim Logan scoring 27 for Dan River and John Motley and David Apple each contributing double digits.

Martinsville Will Rogers Dan River Rogers Wildcats John Motley David Apple Motley Apple Tim Logan Logan Keith Burgess Tim Grant Price Bill Price Mike Shupe Dennis Mahan

Chatham Downs Grapplers Finish Undefeated Season

Chatham High School wrestling closes at 13-0 and hosts the Piedmont District tournament after a 45-21 win over George Washington. The Grapplers’ final meet included multiple forfeits and pins, with Evans, Easley, Reynolds, and Shelton among winners. 9th by Byrne, 105 by Martin, and other tight bouts noted.

Chatham High School George Washington Piedmont Chatham Chatham Brapplers Byrd Martin B. Evans Goodman Easley Moore Reynolds McDowell M. Evans Galkieweig Walker

Copley Wins For William and Mary Over East Carolina In Final Seconds

Reserve Copley scored the decisive basket with one second left to lift William and Mary past East Carolina 56 55 in a Southern Conference game. Satterthwaite led W M with 17 points while Heggie Lee scored 18 for ECU as the Pirates entered halftime ahead 29 23 but could not hold the lead.

Greenville N. C Rocky Copley William and Mary Indians East Carolina Indians VMI Pirates Heggie Lee William and Mary Copley Dennis Vail Ron Satterthwaite Saterthwaite Lowennaups Conley Arbogast Enecn Musselman Parnen J. Monkton Myers Kratier Torats Garner Henkel Hunt Crosby Lee

Carr’s 38 Paces Wolfpack Past Clemson in ACC Clash

Ken ny Carr poured in 38 points to lift 10th ranked North Carolina State to a 97 89 win over Clemson before 12 400 in Raleigh. State built a 13 point lead early in the second half as Carr scored 10 in 10 minutes, while Clemson’s Derrick Johnson and David Brown each had 14. State improved to 15 3 overall and 6 4 in ACC. Clemson fell to 14 6 and 3 4 in league. State shot 67.4 percent, 35 of 61, while Clemson hit 52.2 percent on 35 of 67.

Logan Clarence Dickerson Motley Garry Pritchett Apple Ricky Terry Curtis Terry Stewart Chaney Dan River Wildcats Martinsville Garry Terry Nat Jones Laurel Park Fieldale-Collinsville Raleigh N.C Kenny Carr North Carolina State Clemson State Wolfpack Carr Tigers Derrick Johnson David Brown Lewalon Jackson NC. State W.C. State Brown Clemso Foster

Terps Open ACC Run At Virginia In Four-Game Stretch

Maryland travels to Virginia for the first of a four game ACC schedule as it pursues North Carolina in the league race. North Carolina leads at 7-1 with the Tar Heels holding the inside track for the first round ACC tournament bye. Maryland stands 23-? in the ACC and has seven conference games remaining.

Maryland North Carolina Virginia Tar Heels Duke Clemson

Amherst Rips Gretna 69-54 in Seminole District clash

Amherst High School defeated Gretna 69-54 last night in a Seminole District basketball game at Amherst, marking Gretna’s second straight loss to the Amherst squad. The report notes upcoming ACC games and Maryland players earning weekly honors, including John Lucas breaking Maryland’s all time scoring record. Virginia fell to N C State, UNC and Duke prep for non conference games, and Wake Forest faces Duke while N C State and Clemson sit near the top of the ACC standings.

Amherst High School Gretna Amherst Hawks Maryland N.C. State Notre Dame Lucas Tom McMillen Virginia Phil Spence Cavaliers ACC UNC Detroit Tar Heels State Charlotte N.C Furman Georgia Tech Wake Forest Duke Lee Foye Deacons Carl Tacy

Squires Postpone Future Plans After Banner Shortfall

Virginia Squires of the ABA failed to meet a goal of selling 30 advertising banners by Tuesday and postponed a definite future announcement. After an open meeting, stockholders met in a closed session and officials said no final decision would be made until Wednesday morning with Norfolk officials. The club has warned it could fold this season unless it sells more banners, amid scrutiny from ABA Commissioner DeBusschere who warned the league will not support them without capital.

NORFOUK# Va Virginia Squires American Basketball Association Norfolk City Busschere Denver Virgina New York Squires

Motley Reaches 1000 Career Points Against Charleston Baptist

Virginia Commonwealth's Rams held a 60-21 halftime lead and routed Charleston Baptist 97-61 as Tom Motley surpassed the 1,000 career point mark. Seven Rams reached double figures led by Gerald Henderson with 19 points. Baptist fell to 0-17 in its winless season, with Mike Akers scoring 24.

Richmond, Va Virginia Commonwealth Rams Charleston Baptist Tom Motley Gerald Henderson Motley Norman Barnes Tony Elis Tim Binns Baptist Mike Akers Buddy Woods

Agreement Opens Way To Merger With ABA

The NBA and the players union reached an out of court settlement over the option clause draft and compensation paving the way for a possible NBA ABA merger. The deal guarantees rookies two year binds and makes veterans free agents after contract expiry with restrictions on switching teams if the original club matches offers.

Philadelphia National Basketball Association Players’ Union NBA American Basketball Association ABA Pires Larry Fleisher Players Association Larry O'Brien Fleisher Paul Silas

Riverside Lanes Men and Ladies Scores Fragments

At Riverside Lanes results list numerous players and scores across events with names such as McKinney Hudgles and Cave Robertson. The page shows mixed team and individual scores including 177 and 190s, with several clubs and diners referenced in a crowded, OCR damaged format.

Riverside Lanes Claesic McKinney Joan Hudgles Travelers Yarbrough Metal Cave Bingtetles Robertson Chapelle Sipniies Jes Pitzgera Leigh Sombearnast Club Cotter Franklin Rafto Col Gts. TV Morris

DeBusschere Says Squires Must Meet Payments Or Leave ABA

ABA commissioner Dave DeBusschere warned the Virginia Squires he will not carry them if they fail to meet financial commitments. Virginia must raise 160 banners at 5000 each by Friday or face folding, as Baltimore San Diego and Utah already folded this season. DeBusschere stressed equal treatment and swift action to avoid league instability.

DeBusschere Jim Keeler Mike Gold Baltimore San Diego Utah NEW York American Basketball Association Dave DeBusschere Virginia Squires Squires DeBusechere Mike Goldberg Virginia ABA

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