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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1962

Page

5

Cardinal Wrestlers Beat Blacksburg Team in Close Duel

Blacksburg’s powerhouse Blacksburg team was edged by the Cardinal wrestlers 34to44 as Danville Cards, led by Gene Touchstone and Don Marley, posted a solid victory on their home mat. The meet featured key bouts across weight classes with strong performances from Mike Ewers and Reggie Gillespie.

Blacksberg Gene Touchstone Dan Larry Clark Tommy Cole Wray Sting Ware Pierce Turbiville Eith Don Marley Randy Davis Albert Fowler Marley Jefferson Sr Mike Ewers G.W Touchstone Hooker Ween Baker Kinsey Price Sledd Leonard Reggie Gillespie Blacksburg Barry Kaplan Tony Underwood Willam Fleming Roanoke Branson Isley Doug Baker Larry Arendall Davis Carri Richard Dixon G.W. Freshmet C. T. French Ieagers Yanceyville Mike Brown Easy Cage Jaycee Cardinal Charleston Gary Daniels Wayne Isaacs Renr Tyvin Citadel East Tennessee State College Jayvee Daniels Isaacs Newark Ohio Redbirds Bulldogs Magicians Hoanoke

Uelses Sidelined With Flu Shifts Track Meet Focus

John Uelses the world record pole vaulter is out with influenza, sidelining him from the Philadelphia Track and Field Meet. Frank Budd and Villanova rivals headline events while strong performances from GW Seniors, P.I. Engineers, and Morgan State vie for top team honors.

Ralph Bernstein Associated Press Philadelphia John Uelses

Climax And Callands Cagers Move Into Group III Finals

Climax and Callands advance to the Group III finals as a late surge carries both teams past rivals. In other results, Cleveland powers past San Francisco 129 to 116, and Los Angeles tops Chicago 109 to 96. Virginia Tech edges Wake Forest 87 81. Florida Southern beats Lenoir Rhyne 72 72.

Cleveland San Francisco Cinginauri Los Angeles Chicago Boston John’s N.Y Villanova Virginia Tech Wake Forest the Citadel East Tennessee Mercer Florida Southern Lenoir Rhyse Prettier Norfolk WM Richmond Lynchburg Adelphi Rider Delaware Alpright H York Univ Temple Dence Boston College Clark Faass Maryland Delaware State Forsburg Poromat W. Va Appalachian Elon Davis Elkins Georgetown Villa Madonna Carson Newman Lincoln Memorial Jens Akin Union Tenn Pittsyvania County

Group III Teams Begin 1st Round Activity Tonight

In Chatham Virginia Pittsylvanian County Tournament opens with Climax High girls routed Spring Garden 63 43 as Norma Toney scored 40. Catlands edged Chat ham 38 32 in boys action with George Dobbs scoring 16 for Catlands and Gary Barker leading Chatham with 12. Group II and Group I games follow, with winners meeting next week for titles.

Register Chatham Pittsylvania County Chatham Armory Climax High Girls Spring Garden Renan Callands Norma Toney Shelby Chism Brenda Robertson Lois Edwards Sandra Munson Joyce Hardy Amy ‘Bryant Clydene Giles Catlands Chat Iam Chatlham George Dobbs Stan Reynolds Carlton Turner Randalimos Gary Barker Fred Fretwell Bill Batterman Bill Fox Mitchell Hargrave M.A Pan River Girls Bengtville Dan River Brosville Gretna Girls Whitmell Gretna

Ferree Leads Panama Open After First Round

Jim Ferree of Crystal River Florida shot an even par 72 to seize an early lead in the 72 hole Panama Open, first stop on the Caribbean golf tour. Several players tied at 69 include George Knudson and Al Geiberger, with Doug Sandens one stroke behind at 70 in hot 90 degree conditions.

Panama Jim Ferree Crystal River Fla Ferree George Knudson Canada al Geiberger Red Bluff Cal Newark Pete Cooper Branford

Bearcats Hold On To Defeat St Louis 54 48 in MVC Showdown

Cincinnati Bearcats, ranked third, barely withstood a furious St Louis rally to win 54 48 in a Missouri Valley Conference game. Paul Horne led with 15 points, George Wilson added 14, while St Louis’ John Smith returned in his first game after ineligibility and led the Billikens with 12. Cincinnati improves to 7 2 in conference, second to Bradley. St Louis drops to 5 9 in MVC.

ST. Louis Cincinnati Bearcats Buy St Louis Valley Ted Simps George Wilson Tom Sizer Wilson Sizer Paul Homne Bearcat John Smith Bradley St.Louis

Johansson Seeks to Regain World Title in Goteborg Bout

Sweden’s Ingemar Johansson aims to reclaim the world heavyweight crown from Joe Bygraves in a Friday comeback fight at Maesshailen Stadium Goteborg. Johansson, 34, seeks victory after losses to Patterson and a recent return from injury, with Bygraves betting on an upset as a determined challenger.

Associated Press Goetborg Sweden Agemar Johansson Boi Joe Bygraves Floyd Patterson Patterson Bygraves Jose Goteborg Maesshailen Edwin Ahlquist Johansson Miami Beach Helt Ingemar Attstack Tye Brygraves United States Burgraves Wayne Bethea Roy Harris Joe Hamphill Zora Folley England Henry Coser

Bowling Results From Recreation Center Leagues

Detailed recaps of women and boys bowling results at the Recreation Center show Hagood and Sample posting high scores in the Mill League, while Fleming and Walker lead Weaver and Jones in second group standings. Riverside lanes host Rebel League and local clubs including Jaycees, Esso and Pepsi Cola named among sponsors and teams.

Women’s Mill League Hagood Fleming FC

Keller Purdue Pace VPI To 87 81 Win Over Deacs

In Blacksburg Virginia AP Keller and Pardue led Virginia Tech to an 87 81 win over Wake Forest before 9300 at the Tech Coliseum. Keller scored 31 points including 21 in the second half while Pardue added 24 as Tech built a 33 game home winning streak. Wake Forest star Len Chappell was held to 32 points overall with 14 in the first half and 18 after intermission. Dave Wiedeman had 19 for Wake and Billy Packer 13.

Blacksburg Torrd Virgin Tech Wake Forest Gobblers Keller Pardue Techmen New Tech Coliseum Tech Len Chappell Barry Benfield Calvin Jacobs Chappell Deacon Star Dea Jcons Benfield Chappe Case Jacobs Dave Wiedeman Billy ‘Packer Deacon jChappett Christie iWillare Packer Wiedeman Carmicthart

Kentucky's New Grid Coach Outlines Policy In Future

DAYTON Ohio AP Oscar Robertson scored 38 points Thursday night to help Cincinnati snap a six game losing streak in a 115 109 National Basketball Association win over Los Angeles The Royals led late but the Lakers rallied cutting the lead to 10% games without Jerry West and Elgin Baylor Baylor on Army duty and West sidelined with an injury Cincinnati benefited from Arlen Bockhorn who finished with 22 points in the final two quarters while Wayne Emory missed the game with a sprained ankle The game attendance was 5 341.

Anuco Marine Base Hospital Los Angeles Times Inquirer Frank Budd Vallanova tHaves Jones Jack Yerman Budd Somes Tokar Ymca Chicago Paul Winderfort Morgan State VPI Warriors Trimma Jones Cone Place Peilipe VPI Engineers Ani Warriors Wille May Jones Bill Johnson Maryland Russ Rogers Portman Maryland State Villanova Leon Pras Thelter the Oilers Sterson West Coast I ” Verman New York Villa-V PI Warriors Dayton Ohio Oscar Robertson Cincinnati Royals Los Anos Lakers Cincnnati Jerry West Elgin Baylor Baylor West The the Royals Wayne Emory Robertson Arlen Bockhorn Cincinnate Los Angeles Bockhorn Fetix Hawkins Buckhalter Handley LaRussa Smith McNeill Twyman Ley Wiesemn Yates Zeller

Chamberlain Sets Season Scoring Mark With 59 Points

Wilt Chamberlain scored 59 as the Philadelphia Warriors routed the New York Knicks 136 120 in the first game of a national NBA doubleheader in Syracuse. He lifted his season total to 3 039 points, surpassing last year’s 3 033. Chamberlain shot 23 of 27 from the floor and 13 of 19 from the line, fueling a 64 53 halftime lead and a comfortable win.

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