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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1966

Page

12

Wolfpack topples Tar Heels 87 77 in ACC clash

Tommy Mattocks scores 28 as NCSU owns press defense to beat rival North Carolina 87 77. State leads 38 25 at half and 61 38 in second half before UNC closes gap late. Bob Lewis scores 22 for UNC as both teams shoot around 43 41 percent. Attendance 11 900.

Raleigh North Carolina State Tommy Mattocks North Carolina Press Maravich Wolfpack Tar Heels Bob Lewis State N. Carolina N.C Yakley Tocks Lewis Aes Blondeau Bennet D’bach S’hwick Hodgaden Aiver Coker Aaoe Worsley tAirken Moffitt Oos da

GWU Beats East Carolina 86 80 to End Losing Streak

George Washington University defeated East Carolina 86-80 in a Southern Conference basketball game, halting a 12-game skid. Micky Sullivan scored 21, including 16 in the first half, as GW led by as many as 22 and out-rebounded the Pirates 46 to 41. Despite the win, GW missed the conference tournament as Furman edged VMI for the final spot.

Washington George Washington University East Carolina Colonials Furman VMI Micky Sullivan Pirates Ed Rainey E. Carolina Wa Cox Lalli Woodside Grefe Alford Rainey Smith Ballard Campbell Sullivan Parker Nugent P'q Rella Aaulten Imseon Sol Ger George Washington E. Carolina

Lefty O'Doul Charged With Conspiracy in San Francisco

The state agency charged Frank J. O Doul known as Lefty conspired to hide his uncle Henry Suhling's assets to gain old age and medical benefits. O'Doul, NL batting leader in 1929 and 1932, denied conspiracy or fraud. The Department of Social Welfare filed suit alleging the conspiracy to conceal assets.

Lefty Oo’doul San Francisco WHA State Agency Frank J Lefty) O’doul O'Doul National League State Department of Social Welfare Henry N. Suhling

Rebel Light Wins Tight Hialeah Photo Finish in Sevenths

Rebel Light a 91-1 shot, rallied to edge Beau Ampere by a head in a three horse photo at Hialeah. Gene Monacelli rode the winner in 1:10 4-5 for six furlongs, paying $184.40. Tilmar outsprinted Demon Doug to win Pimlico’s Winter Wonderland Purse at six furlongs in 1:13 1-5, with Robert McCurdy aboard for his second win of the program. Perfecto Mia nosed Miss Brendy in the Oaklawn feature, while Ryder’s Request captured the New Orleans Fair Grounds stakes as Double Mist faded late.

Associated Press Rebel Light Hialeah Beau Ampere Vail Pass Gene Monacelli Fast Friend S.L. Sommer Tilmar Demon Doug Erat Brockton Bay Robert McCurdy T.S. Harkins Forrest H. Lindsay Miss Brendy Oaklawn Park Hot Springs Ark W. Hal Bishop Ryder New Orleans Fair Grounds Double Mist Ronnie Baldwin Claydan

Indians Sign Lee Stange and Paul Dicken for 1966

Cleveland announces 1966 contracts with pitcher Lee Stange and outfielder Paul Dicken. The team now has 33 under contract with six still unsigned, including Ralph Terry Jack Kralick Gary Bell and rookie southpaw Jim Weaver. Stange went 8-4 last season with three wins over Baltimore and two shutouts. Dicken 22 hit 23 homers and batted .259 with Reading farm club.

Cleveland Lee Stange Paul Dicken Cleveland Indians American League Baseball Club Indians Ralph Terry Jack Kralick Gary Bell Jim Weaver Stange Baltimore Dicken Reading

St Joseph's Edges Davidson 83 79 In N. C.

St Joseph's of Philadelphia narrowly defeated Davidson 83 to 79 as Cliff Anderson's layup and Matt Guokas' late free throws sealed the win. The Hawks improved to 18-4 after a tight second half with 16 Davidson turnovers and late defensive stands. Knowles led Davidson with 23 while Guokas also 23 for St Joseph's.

Charlotte N.C St. Joseph’s Philadelphia Davidson Cliff Anderson Matt Guokas Hawks Youngdale Guokas Ford Snyder Duff Knowles Anderson Y’gdale Lane BI Cakes McKenna Hatcher St. Joseph's Davieson

Moderation Keeps Net Star Young

France’s ageless tennis star Jean Borotra, 67, advocates moderation as the key to youth as he competes in the National Indoor Tennis Championships seniors event in Salisbury. He dismisses nerves, notes his fitness and eye issues, and contrasts his era with modern power serves and volley play.

Salisbury France Jean Borotra Borotra Borotta Rene Lacoste Henri Cochet Jacques Brugnon Boratta Lacoste Cochet Don Budge Ellsworth Vines

Randolph-Macon Dominates Lynchburg for Mason-Dixon Crown

Randolph-Macon’s Yellow Jackets raced to a 43-10 first half lead and defeated Lynchburg 91-64 to clinch the Southern division basketball championship in the Mason-Dixon Conference. Bob Minutella led with 15 points while Ken Pugh and Ernie Guill paced Lynchburg with 17 and 16 respectively.

Ashland Randolph-Macon Yellow Jackets Lynchburg Hornets Mason- Dixon Hampden-Sydney Laver Bridgewater Randolph Macon Wayne Proffitt Mason-Dixon Ken Pugh Ernie Guill Bob Minutella

United States Tops Chile in International Basketball Opener

The U S defeated Chile 76 74 to remain the only unbeaten team in the tournament with Randy Richardson scoring 16 points Ollie Johnson 12 and Larry Tregoning 7 The field also includes Argentina Brazil Uruguay Peru and Paraguay in the event played in Cosquin Argentina.

Cosquin Argentina United States Chile Randy Richardson U.S Ollie Johnson Larry Tregoning Brazil Uruguay Peru Paraguay

Ralston and college trio open indoor tennis with wins

Top seed Dennis Ralston of Bakersfield defeated Yugoslavia’s Boro Jovanovic 6-1 6-4 in 25 minutes as three American college players lift the opening round in the National Indoor Championships. Charlie Pasarell, Joaquin Loyo-Mayo, and Bob Lutz also scored impressive first-round victories amid a strong international field.

Will Grimsley Associated Press Salisbury Dennis Ralston Bakersfield Calif Ralston Grimly Intent Boro Jovanovic Yugoslavia Charlie Pasarell Puerto Rico Philadelphia Arthur Ashe Joaquin Loyo-Mayo Mexico Bobby Lutz Los Angeles Nicola Pilic John Pickens Rice University Tuscaloosa Ala Ron Barnes

Georgetown Cheeerleaders Stir NYU Game Controversy

NYU protests after Georgetown cheerleaders dressed as a Nazi Brownshirt and an Arab at the February 5 game in Washington. Georgetown officials deny anti Semitism and send student leaders to NYU to express regret.

Georgetown NYU NEW York Georgetown University New York University Washington Frank Keating Thomas Kane East Father Zeits John Geis Hoyas Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference Archdiocese of Washington

Colts Arrange Trade Delays Details Pending Stocking

Baltimore Colts plan a trade to be announced after Atlanta is stocked with 42 players. Don Shula acknowledged a deal is in progress while Cameron Rosenblum remains hopeful of a big story. Possible targets include Giants linebacker Don Shinnick or Lions end Gail Cogdill, both linked to the pending arrangement.

Baltimore Colts Don Shinnick New York Giants Andy Stynchula Gail Cogdill Detroit Lions Detroit

Jake Gibbs Signs 1966 Yankees Contract

New York AP reports Jake Gibbs the No 2 catcher behind Elston Howard and four rookies signed 1966 contracts with the Yankees. First-year players include catcher Frank Fernandez outfielder Steve Whitaker and pitchers John Schroeppel and Dooly Womack. Free agents TimBelgeu from Bakersfield and Larry McDowell from Oildale also signed and were assigned to Binghamton NY in the New York Penn League.

NEW York Jake Gibbs Elston Howard New York Yankees Frank Fernandez Steve Whitaker John Schroeppel Dooly Womack Yankees Timothy Belgeu Bakersfield Larry McDowell Oildale Binghamton N.Y

Sakurai Wins Fifth Straight as Bantamweight Champ Beats Borromeo

Takao Sakurai, the Olympic bantamweight gold medalist, extended his pro run to five straight victories by stopping Bonnie Borromeo of the Philippines in the third round. Sakurai weighed 123 pounds to Borromeo's 122, in a scheduled 10 round bout.

Siuzuoka Japan Takao Sakurai Bonnie Borromeo Philippines Sakurai Borromeo

154 Names Presented To Falcons

Atlanta Falcons officials studied a list of 154 names as they pursue experienced players for the new NFL franchise. Selections will be announced Wednesday with at least half of the 42 picks coming from each club’s 11 available players. Falcons owner Rankin Smith, coach Norb Hecker, and director Gene Cronin oversee the process.

Palm Beach Fla Atlanta Falcons Falcons Atlanta Falcon Rankin Smith Norb Hecker Gene Cronin George Halas Chicago Bears Halas Chicago

Cubs Sell Ed Bailey to the Los Angeles Angels

Chicago Cubs veteran catcher Ed Bailey was sold outright to the California Angels for an undisclosed price. Bailey, 34, had split catching duties with Vic Roznovsky and Chris Krug, with Ron Hundley also rated, as Leo Durocher takes over managing duties.

Chicago Cubs Ed Bailey L. A. Angels Chicago California Angels Leo Durocher Cub Bailey Vic Roznovsky Chris Krug

Frank Jones named head grid coach at Richmond

Frank Jones, 41, named head football coach of the University of Richmond Spiders, replacing Ed Merrick who resigned after 15 years to become assistant athletic director. Jones comes from Mississippi State where he ran the offense, after previously serving as head coach and athletic director at Presbyterian College.

Richmond University of Richmond Frank Jones Mississippi State Jones Ed Merrick Spiders Presbyterian College South Carolina

Parilli Signs New Contract as Patriots No. 1 QB Target

Babe Parilli signed the 1966 Boston Patriots contract and vowed to be the starting quarterback next season. The 35 year old veteran, entering his 13th pro season, aims to lead a championship bid after last year’s failure, with John Huarte waiting in the wings.

Boston Vito Babe Parilli Boston Patriots Patriots Kentucky All America Mike Holovak Notre Dame John Huarte Huarte

Banquet Postponed for Sullivan Award Presentation

The banquet honoring Bill Bradley for the James E. Sullivan award as the nation's outstanding amateur athlete of 1965 was postponed by the AAU. The event will now be held in Denver during the AAU basketball tournament on March 3.

New York Bill Bradley Princeton James E. Sullivan AAU Denver

Hampden Sydney Beats Bridgewater 88 75 in Conference Clash

Hampden Sydney Tigers seized early control and rolled past Bridgewater 88 75 on the road. Ed Dyer scored 26 points off the bench, Thom Quarles added 20, while Bridgewater star Jim Upperman led all scorers with 29. Tigers improve to 14-6 overall, 9-3 in Mason-Dixon and Small College League play. Bridgewater drops to 13-7, 9-4 in the same circuits.

Bridgewater Hampden-Sydney Tigers Mason-Dixon Eagles Thom Quarles Eddie Dyer Dyer Quarles Jim Upperman Mason Dixon

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