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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1966

Page

13

Rally Wins For Wolf Pack Tar Heel Star Bob Lewis

North Carolina State trailed late but surged for a 68-63 victory over South Carolina as Eddie Biedenbach and Hal Blondeau spurred the rally. In the nightcap, North Carolina beat Clemson 70-66 behind Bob Lewis and Tom Gauntlett while Larry Miller struggled but grabbed 17 rebounds. Clemson’s Garry Tielms led with 16 points as NC maintained a share of second place in the ACC.

Kenalyta Associated Press Charlotte North Carolina State South Carolina Bob Lewis North Carolina Clemson Charlotte Coliseum N.C. State Tigers Maryland Wake Forest Virginia Hal Blondeau Wolfpack Mattocks Biondeau Frank Standard Gamecocks Standard Skip Harlicka Blondeau Tar Heels Lewis Larry Miller Tar Heel Miller Tom Gauntlett Bob Bennett Garry Tielms Bennett Randy Mahaffey Ien Wirtz Gauntlett

Hargrave Matmen crush Augusta 40 to 18 in dual meet

Hargrave Military Academy wrestlers defeated Augusta Military Academy 40 18 at Chatham. The Tigers improved to 5 7 after also beating Amherst 45 13 the prior night. Joe Tyson set a new 95 pound pin record at 33 seconds, among several quick pins by HMA grapplers.

Hargrave Military Academy Tiger Augusta Military Academy Chatham Amherst High School Tigers Bob Copty Shediivy Jerry Stainback

VPI Freshmen Hand Tar Babies First Loss 71 61

Virginia Tech freshmen basketball beat North Carolina Tar Heels 71-61 in Blacksburg. Tech had double figure scorers from all starters led by Chris Elllis with 20 points Stan Kerrick 14 Ken Talley 13 Walt Deskins 13 Ron Wagner 11 Rusty Clark 24 rebounds noted UNC 6 11 center. Tech shot 49.2 percent to UNC 46.2.

Blacksburg Virginia Tech North Carolina Tar Babies UNC Tech Chris ‘Ellis Stan Kerrick Ken Talley Walt Deskins Ron Wagner Rusty Clark Joe Brown Dick Gruber UNC Tech

HMA Rifle Team Wins Triangular Meet At Blacksburg

HMA Rifle Team defeated Virginia Tech freshmen and Fishburne Military School in a triangular match at Blacksburg. The Tigers scored 1413 to 1320 for Fishburne and 1320 for Tech, led by Robert Mosley 290, Glenn Marsh 288, John Bell 250, John Wells 279, and Jesse Anders 276.

Wargrave Military Academy Virginia Tech Fishbirne Military School Blacksburg Tigers Virginias Military School Fishburne Tech HMA Robert Mosley Glenn Marsh John Bell John Wells Jesse Anders

Clay Terrell title bout on March 29 appears certain

Chicago AP report notes Cassius Clay plans an appeal of his 1-A draft reclassification, which promoters say clears the way for the March 29 15 round heavyweight title bout at the International Amphitheatre. Clay cites religious beliefs as a Muslim, while Terrell expresses willingness to tour Viet Nam after the fight.

Jerry Liska Associated Press Chicago Cassius Clay Ernie Terrell Clay Edward W. Jacko Jr New York Louisville Miami Chicago Daily News Jacko Allah Ben Bentley Irv Schoenswald Mechaniccs O Jacko Bentley International Main Boats, Inc MBI Muhammad Ali Casius Clay Terrell Ville N.J Viet Nam State Department

W M Choice To Win State Track Meet

Virginia College trackmen aim for the state indoor title at VMI Fieldhouse with William and Mary favored over host VMI. Defending stars Jim Johnson, Gene Griffin, and Joe Philpott return for six events, while challengers include Griffin in pole vault and Crotty in 600.

Lexington Virginia VMI William and Mary Jim Johnson Gene Griffin Joe Philpott W&m Bob Crute Richmond Tony Gaileher Marshall Stone Touthan Allen Saville Terry Donnelly Dabney Pasco Jim Sherrard Pasco Old Dominion Lou Cappi Buddy Beall Rick Hill

Two Small Money Races To Share Spotlight Today On National Turf Program

Two races worth 15000 and 7500 share attention with richer events on national turf card. Kelso makes his 1966 debut in a seven furlong at Hialeah while Lucky Debonair aims for Santa Anita Handicap glory. Wide open fields include Pia Star Selari and First Family in multiple divisions of major stakes at Santa Anita and Pimlico.

Orlo Robertson Associated Press Kelso Lucky Debonair Hialeah Santa Anita West Coast Fresno Fair San Luis Rey San Juan Capistrano Richard C. du Pont Pollux Widener Tony Tribesi Briardale Farm Pia Star Selari First Family Point du Jour J Magruder Dent el Argent Cedar Key Canada George Royal Pimlico Lincoln Downs Florida Downs Oaklawn Park Fair Grounds New Orleans A.B. Letellier

Recreation Basketball Scores At Center

Boys B Church Druid Hills defeated Brethren Fellowship 49 to 47 with K Howard scoring 22 for the winners and Rainer 17 for Brethren. Girls B League Schoalfield Meth edged Brethren 20 to 12 with Beale 12 and Kendrick 9 leading scoring. Men's Scratch League shows Designing 1724 Davis 7 and Cullop 191 12 with Weave 3556 Williams 181 and Weave 15272 Franklin 163 among listed players.

Druid Hills K. Howard Brethern Fellowship Rainer Schoalfield Meth Beale Brethern Kendrick Recreation Center Davis Williams Franklin

East leads small college scorers in two regions this week

The East dominates the top individual and team efficiency figures with Tom Smile of Bryant reclaiming the scoring lead at 34.9 ppg and Paul Crissman of So Cal Col dropping to second at 33.5 ppg. Harold Booker of Cheyney State leads in field goal percentage at .6983 while Jack Cryan of Rider tops free throw accuracy at .931 and Hank Brown of Lowell Tech leads in rebounds at 26.7 rpg. Grambling State takes early team field goal percentage and scoring margin honors, while other regional leaders include Northern Michigan on offense at 107.6 ppg and Chicago on defense at 54.7 ppg.

Tom Smile Bryant R.I Smile Paul Crissman Southern California College Harold Booker Cheyney State Pennsylvania Jack Cryan Rider N.J Virginia Union Tigers Louisiana Northern Michigan Chicago Athens Alabama Barkington R.J

Engle Ends Penn State Era as Paterno Emerges Heir

Rip Engle ends 16 year Penn State tenure without a losing season and plans to retire at 60 on March 26. Associate coach Joe Paterno is the likely successor after turning down other offers, with Penn State president Eric A. Walker backing the transition. Engle leaves a 104–48–4 record including two Liberty Bowl wins over Alabama and Oregon and a Gator Bowl victory over Georgia Tech.

University Park Engle Penn State University Joseph Paternos Charles Rip) Engle Nittany Lions iHe Penn State Eric A. Walker Paterno Walker Penny State Alabama Oregon

VES Freshmen Edge GW Frosh In Tight 48 47 Clash

VES freshmen from Lynchburg edged GW freshmen 48 47 in a return game here. Maynard Reynolds led GW with 19 points while Mann paced VES with 17. GW closes regular schedule Thursday against Franklin County at 4 45 p m.

GWHS Ves Frosh Lynchburg Baby Cards Young Cards Lynchburg Cagers Joss Franklin County Rocky Mount

Goitschel Wins Foemina Cup Giant Slalom

Christine Goitschel of France won the giant slalom at the Foemina Cup in Abetone Italy on Friday. The international women’s ski race featured top competitors from several countries.

Abetone Italy Christine Goitschel France

Johnny Pott Takes Tucson Open Second-Round Lead

Johnny Pott fired a six under 66 at Tucson National to grab a three stroke edge at 136 after 36 holes in the Tucson Open. He birdied six with two bogeys and eagled the 15th, while Boros Campbell and Sanders share second at 139 and Charles Coody sits at 143 amid a crowded leaderboard.

Bob Eger Associated Press Tucson, Ariz Johnny Pott Tucson National Pott Charles Coody Bob Charles Dudley Wysong Bill Garrett Amarillo Tex Garrett Chuck Courtney Tucson Ariz Julius Boros Tenet Dick Lotz Nee Bene Tenne Joe Campbell Ween Ee Eee Doug Sanders Ae Eee Bob Johnson Joe Carr Sete Reg Eee Saks Gardner Dickinson Jr Larry Ziegler Chris Blocker Feve Opperman Pete Brown John Lotz Lionel Herbert En Towns Pdegrat Mason Rudolph Richard Rachaca Bill Glese Charley Sifford Ale Douglass Idl Crawford Bil Blanton Gene Borek Darrett Hhickock Ave Ea Omero Natancas Rhe Ball Wees Ommy Aeronco Rocky Thompson Ron Letetlier Ov Er Hens Day Bolan Reres Arnold Koehter Griffiths Bee Renee Bill Martindale It Igden Pas IF Mike Felchick Pom Weiskanf Theese Walker Imman Bob Zimmerman Ee Riecel A Butch Baird Ermit Zarley Bob Verwey an_ Sikes oe te al Geiberner Ib Puce Crampton Coles Rick Evans Oho Allen Te Gary Bauer Yancey Rex Baxter Tee

Dick Tiger Wins By KO In Third Round

Nigeria's Dick Tiger, world middleweight champion, knocked out West Germany's Peter Mueller in the third round of a 10 round non title fight in Dortmund. Tiger, 36, started cautiously, then used sharp body and head combinations in the second round before landing a left hook in the third to finish Mueller. Tiger earns $515,000 in the tune up ahead of his title defense against Emile Griffith in New York on April 25. Mueller takes $3,750. crowd announced at 7,600.

Dortmund Germany Dick Tiger Nigeria West Germany Peter Mueller Tiger Joey Giardello Emile Griffith New York Mueller Candy McFarland Reinhard Campmann

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