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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1966

Page

5

Tar Heels Dominate South Carolina In 104 70 Victory

North Carolina opened strong and pulled away after halftime to defeat South Carolina 104 70 in an Atlantic Coast Conference game. The Tar Heels led 20 7 early, trailed 34 27 at halftime, then surged with 39 points in the final 10 minutes. Bob Lewis and Skip Harlicka each scored 26 for UNC, Larry Miller added 23 with 12 rebounds, UNC out rebounded SC 38 32. South Carolina dropped to 6 7 overall, 3 5 in conference. Attendance 6,500.

Chapel Hill N.C North Carolina South Carolina Tar Heels Bob Lewis Maryland Skip Harlicka UNC Larry Miller Miller Stend Lewis Hari'ka Vio Sel'corj Bennett Smith O Ce Aanore Thompson, Harticka Vmus Hampden-Sydney Bob Nugent Colonials Terry Grefe Geo. Wash TF Lalli Kemper IF DeLong Oo Porter Ballard Hart'ng Grefe Swim Regent Powers Sul‘van Ayers Aullan Beech Ellis Gupton Cooper ViAl

Comprehensive Basketball Scores Across Colleges and Cities

A dense list of basketball results across pro and college games with teams such as Detroit, Cincinnati, Baltimore, St. Louis, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Duke, North Carolina, Maryland, Wake Forest, Elon, Northwestern, Army, Bucknell, Tennessee, Kentucky, Purdue, Iowa, Tulsa, Sam Houston, Morris Harvey, Fairmont, Johns Hopkins, Colorado, Alabama, Marquette, Lamar Tech, Arkansas State, Utah, Hawaii, Carson-Newman, Sewanee, Southwestern, Austin Peay, Susquehanna, Long Island University, Howard, Florida State, Mississippi State, Tulane, and more. Scores range widely, with notable high totals like Detroit 124 and Philadelphia 132, and late entries from many small colleges. The results reflect a broad snapshot of regional and intercollegiate play alongside several senior and scholastic matchups.

Detroit Cincinnati Baltimore St. Louis Philadelphia Los Angeles Maryville Old Dominion RPI VAL GWU the Citadel State Hampton Roanoke Eastern Mennonite West Virginia Duke North Carolina South Carolina Campbell Methoais Lenoir Colorado Missouri Appalachian Mars Hill Delaware St Norfolk West Va. St Bluefield Houston Centenary Alabama L.S.A Sul Ross E. Tex. St Carson-Newman Lincoln Tenn Wresleyan Tusculum Sewanee Southwestern && Western Austin Peay Tenn. State South Jil Susquehanna Albright Long Island U Howard Dayton Murrey State Wisconsin Indiana Creighton Jacksonville S.F. Austin

Lincoln Downs Bowie Daily Doubles Hit Nicely

Bettors at Lincoln Downs and Bowie profited from daily doubles. Tyrone's Star with Riskabob yielded 1798 at Lincoln Downs while Grand Sol and Peters Pride paid 1434 at Bowie. Irene's Star paid 76.20, Riskabob 29, Grand Sol 68.80, Peters Pride 132.40. A parlay would have paid 4528.

Associated Press Lincoln Downs Tyrone Star Riskabob Bowie Grand Sol Peter Irene Lincoln’ Downs

Collins Pulls Out Of 10 Round Boston Bout

Billy Collins of Nashville withdrew Monday due to illness from his scheduled 10 round welterweight clash with undefeated Ted Whitfield of Amherst at Boston Garden. Matchmaker Sam Silverman announced Kid Bassey II of Jamaica would replace Collins. Other 10 round bouts include Tom McNeeley defending the New England heavyweight title against Dick Greatorex and Marion Conner facing Curtis Brice in a Boston heavyweight pairing.

Boston Billy Collins Nashville

McNally Signs 1966 Orioles Contract

Baltimore left hander Dave McNally, 23, signed his 1966 deal with the Orioles for about 15000 dollars. The 1965 season saw him go 13-6 with a 2.83 ERA and win eight of his last ten decisions, signaling a strong raise over last year’s salary.

Orioles Baltimore

Japan junior lightweight champ wins 11 round claim in Tokyo

Mamaru Hayashi defeated South Korea's Lee Sai-i Chun by unanimous decision over ten rounds in Tokyo. Hayashi weighed 134 pounds and Sai-Chun 133 pounds at the bout.

Tokyo Mamaru Hayashi Japan Lee Sai-i Chun South Korea Hayashi Sai-Chun

Recreation Basketball Recap from Center Games

Jets 46 Shackleford 146 Dregons tied with Scearce in a boys league matchup. Bleachery 70 defeated St Scouts 59, Herndon 31. Fern Sewing and Holten 37. St General and Fern tied notes appear.

Recreation Recreation Center Boy’s Basketball Jets Shackleford Dregons i&, Scearce tAen’s Pall League Seism St. Scouts Herndon Fern Holten

Celtics Rally Past Warriors For 112 107 Victory

Satch Sanders sparked a late fourth quarter run as the Boston Celtics edged the San Francisco Warriors 112 107. Wilt Chamberlain scored 28 field goals and nine free throws for the 76ers in a separate game, but the Celtics overcame a 16 point first half deficit to sweep the season series with San Francisco and move within a half game of second place in the East.

Philadelphia Wilt Chamberlain National Basketball Association Philadelphia 76Ers Los Angeles Satch Sanders Boston Celtics San Francisco Warriors Chamberlain San Francisco Rick Barry New York 76Ers Boston Celtics Cincinnati Detroit Jerry Ward Boston College Jerry West West Ward Lakers Wéers Warriors Sanders Nate Thurmond Thurmont John Havlicek Red Auerbach Norm Drucker Auerbach Meschery Tejas Easton Bester

Cuba to Send Pro Athletes to Caribbean Games

A Cuban baseball player said Cuba plans to send professional athletes to the Central American and Caribbean Games in Puerto Rico in June. Quilla Valdes noted players have been interned for months and subjected to daily political indoctrination.

Miame Fla Puerto Rico Cubs Ames Quilla Valdes Valdes

Proffitt Seeks Virginia Season Scoring Record

Lynchburg star Wayne Proffitt pushed toward the state scoring mark after a 68 point spree and a season average rising to 32.8, leading a field of 14 players averaging 20 points or more. Neil Hodges trails with 30.4 and others include Jim Upeman, Richard Pitts, and Lyn Creech as standings list points and totals through recent games.

Richmond Lynchburg Wayne Proffitt Virginia Buzzy Wilkinson Proffitt UNC Charlotte Wilkinson Hornet Star Neil Hodges Frederick Ous Jim Upperman Bridgewater Richard Pitts Norfolk State Lyn Creech FPS Harry Davis Virginia Union Charlie Schmaus VMI Hodges Upperman B'water Pitts Creech RPI Davis Schmaus Wil Porter Ellis Dyer Hampdney Syd Grant Connelly Bradley St. Paul's B. Prillaman Roa

Commanding Rebound Leads William and Mary Past The Citadel

William and Mary outrebounded The Citadel 60-33 to beat the Cadets 59-46 in Williamsburg. Ben Pomeroy topped the Indians with 20 points and 14 rebounds while Tim Walter added 10 points and a career high 17 boards. The Indians moved to 6-2 in the Southern Conference and 9-10 overall. The Citadel fell to 2-7 in the league, 5-12 overall.

Williamsburg William and Mary Citadel Indians Cadets Ben Pomeroy Tim Wal Ter Dan Mohr Doug Bridges Capdels George Washington Cauthen Muller Walter Mehr Mann Walker Bridges Paffr Conroy GO Withers Taylor Glass Mitchell THE Abe Tial Sul Citadel Wiliam and tAary Pastrath William iAary

VMI Sets New School Cage Mark in 109-92 Win

VMI Keydets defeated George Washington 109-92 to set a school scoring record. Charlie Schmaus scored 31, John Kemper 29, and Robin Porter 24 as VMI led 49-45 at halftime and pulled away after intermission. The win, VMI’s fourth in conference play, secured a likely berth in the Southern Conference tournament February 24-26 in Charlotte. GWU dropped to 10th in the standings, tied with The Citadel.

VMI GWU Lexington Charlie Schmaus John Kemper Robin Porter George Washington Charlotte Colonials Citadel Schmaus Kemper Porter Keydets

Knights Face Bassett CC In Home Court Clash

Danville Tech aims to avenge a one point overtime loss at Bassett Community Center as the Knights host Bassett. Coach Grady Tuck notes Bassett is smart and experienced with several four year college players. Tech, coming off a 65-65 defeat to Louisburg JC, praised Buddy Clayton Bil Vaughan and Bruce Burnette for strong showings and expects a hardy home crowd for the 8 p.m. tip off.

Danville Tech Knights Bassett City Armory Tech Grady Tuck Louisburg Junior College Tuck Buddy Clayton Knight Bil Vaughan Bruce Burnette Lounsburg Chowan Callege Bhody

Florida to play in fifth Gator Bowl basketball tourney

The University of Florida signs to join the fifth annual Gator Bowl basketball tournament in Jacksonville on December 28 29. Florida aims to defend its title, joining defending champion Penn State and Virginia Tech in the field.

Jacksonville Fla University of Florida Florida Penn State Virginia Tech

Jackie Robinson Joins Rockefeller Staff As Special Assistant

Jackie Robinson, Hall of Fame baseball figure and Harlem bank president, was appointed Monday to Gov. Nelson Rockefeller's staff as special assistant on community affairs. He will be on Rockefeller's personal payroll, with salary not announced, and focus on urban affairs and subsidized state proposals. Robinson said he would offer constructive criticism. He has long allied with Rockefeller, aiding his 1962 election committee and 1964 presidential bid, and is expected to play a campaign role in Rockefeller's third-term run.

NEW York Jackie Robinson Baseballs Hall of Fame Nelson A. Rockefeller Rockefeller Robinson Brooklyn Dodger Harlem

Terps Edge Wake Forest In Overtime 86-78

Maryland guard Gary Ward scored a game high 34 points including key overtime baskets to lift the Terrapins over Wake Forest 86-78 in Winston-Salem. Maryland outshot opponents 51 percent and outrebounded 44-37 as Wake Forest drops to 6-12 overall and 2-7 in the ACC.

Winston-Salem N.C Gary Ward Maryland Wake Forest Ward Terps Bob Leonard Papa Long Deacons Wake Long Leonard Jim Boshart Neil Brayton Jay McMillen Rick Wise Jack Clark Boshart McMillan Crinkley Wise Stroupe Brayton Clark Avery Scott Jones CO Q Whitaker OO O Wiliams Franklin Wake Forst

Southern League Reverses Plan to Split Circuit

Southern League directors vote by mail to rescind a plan to divide the circuit into Northern and Southern divisions. League president Sam E. Smith Jr says the pennant, not playoffs, drives the decision and clubs favored keeping the league united. Original proposal would have placed Asheville, Charlotte, Evansville, Knoxville in the North and Columbus, Macon, Mobile, Montgomery in the South.

Knoxville Charlotte N.C Evansville Ind Columbus Macon Mobile Montgomery Ala

Missouri Star Dan Rudanovich Signs with Red Sox

Dan Rudanovich, MU center fielder and leading hitter last season, signed a contract with the Boston Red Sox on Monday. He hit .463 last season for the Missouri baseball squad in Columbia.

Rolox Columbia Dan Rudanovich University of Missouri Boston Red Sox

Bowling Results From Riverside Lanes Leagues

Bowling scores across multiple leagues show high totals including Moore 214 and Wyatt 235 for King Pin League Plumbing & Mills, Davis 211 in one match, and Booze 381 in Ky Fried Chicken. Team results list several 4 3 2-1 outcomes with players such as Hagan 225, Sandridge 214, and Baker 311 in Women's League play.

Riverside Plumbing & Mills Moore Sunbeam Horsley

Werner Hopes Arbitration Panel Can Settle Dispute

New York AP Chick Werner, director of the US Track and Field Federation, voiced high hopes that an arbitration panel can create peace in track. The remark came at a NY Track Writers Association meeting amid AAU disputes.

NEW York (Ap Chick Werner US Track and Field Federation New York Track Writers Association Col Don Hull Amateur Athletic Union USTFF Hull Werner Madison Square, Garden National Collegiate Athletic Association AAU

Gators Fall Short as Kentucky Tops Florida 85 75

Kentucky, ranked No. 2, beat Florida 85 to 75 in a SEC game. Kentucky shot 45 percent to Florida 34, outrebounded 66-49. Pat Riley led Kentucky with 24 points, while Jeff Ramsey scored 17 for Florida amid a late Gators rally. Kentucky improves to 18-0, 9-0 SEC. Florida 12-7, 5-4.

David V. Hawpe Lexington Kentucky Florida Gators Wildcats Pat Riley Louie Dampier Thad Jaracz Harry Winkler Mike Rollyson

East Carolina Romps Atlantic Christian 108 to 75

East Carolina's Pirates defeated Atlantic Christian 108 75 after a 50 38 halftime lead. Charlie Alford led with 31 points, joined by 21 from Bobby Kinnard and Jerry Woodside, as ECU shot 54 percent. Atlantic Christian fell to 7 15 on the season with top scorers Covington Carraway Gilmore.

Greenville N.C Charlie Alford Bobby Kinnard Jerry Woodside East Carolina Pirates Atlantic Christian Jimmy Cox Bob Covington Ed Carraway Bob Gilmore Bulldogs

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