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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1969

Page

4

Cardinals Edge Blue Comets in Fight for Second Place

GWHS Cardinals travel to South Boston to face Halifax County High in a 4 Group 1-A Western District clash. JV starts at 6:30 followed by varsity. Cards seek a second place finish after eight conference wins and 12-4 overall, while the Blue Comets chase fourth place and avenge a January 17 loss.

Gwhs Cardinals South Boston Halifax County High Blue Comets At & P.m Patrick Henry Roanoke Lecop Cards Comets Arthur Lanter Bill Maxwell Allen Parham Gravitt Owens Osborne Caroinal Maynard Reynolds Howard Dunn Steve Smoral Ned Wiseman Harvey Willis Harry Whitt Dunn Rete Smoral

Local Basketball Results From District and College Games

Wakefield and Smyth County results feature Wakefield 82 72 over T. Lee Springfield JV and Saltville 64 over Grove 4. Roundups include Coeburn 62 Wise Appalachia 62 Norton 39 and Blacksburg 47 Giles 42. College scores list Erskine 72 Wake Forest 52 and Xavier 121 Samford 7, plus Notre Dame 98 over NYA 68 and Houston 102 over East Texas State 94.

Associated Ees Wakefield Willie Lee Springfield Hiavfield Smyth County Saltville Sular Grove Suse Addison Govington Cave Spring Fe Leneath County Coeburn Wise Appalachia Norton Galaxy Cleveland Bstlewood Baltimore Phoenix Minnesota New York Manta Detroit Erskine Phyllier Wake Forest N. Statenbir Rhyne Beton ReBey Mars Hill Wofford Temple Manhattan King Milligan Breensboro Lynchburg It. Andrews Charleston Laumont West Liberty Alderson-Broaddus Satem Dacksonville Mieecer Xavier Samford Fla. Southern Iss. Cat Washington Gallaudet Notre Dame N.Y.A Westminister Letvebtre A . Commonwealth Hamad Sam Houston E. Tex. St F. Austin McMurry Jayceass Gooch AY Recreation Center Dragons Shelton Yeatts Druid Hills Reid Brethern Willis Jefferson

Juan Carlos Duran Retains European Middleweight Title

In Milan Italy Juan Carlos Duran retained the European middleweight title when Britain’s Johnny Pritchett was disqualified in the 13th round for foul play after a bad cut over Duran’s left eye. Ring doctors said Duran could not continue. Pritchett’s first loss in 34 pro fights.

Milan Ialy Juan Carlos Duran Italy Britain Johnny Pritchett Duran Kurt Rado Austria Pritchett

Bullets rally to 124-121 win over Suns in Detroit

Baltimore Bullets, led by Earl Monroe with 30 points and Ray Scott 24, edge Phoenix Suns 124-121 as John Barnhill sparks comeback from Eastern League to boost the league leaders. Dick Van Arsdale sets a career high with 44 for Phoenix.

Detroit John Barnhill Baltimore Bullets Phoenix Suns Atlanta Hawks Detroit Pistons National Basketball Association Barnhill Baltimore Dick van Arsdale Phoenix Earl Monroe Ray Scott Phoenis Fox Ellis Godrich Wat Uoughry Johnson Qa Mani

Va Commonwealth Beats Hampden Sydney 101 84 in upset win

In Richmond, Virginia, VCU Rams built a 44 24 halftime lead and defeated Hampden Sydney 101 84 to close their regular season at 12 11. Don Robinson led Hampden Sydney with 24 points, Jabbo Wilkins scored 19 for VCU, Jasper Rice 18. Hampden Sydney finished 10 11 overall, 3 4 in State Small College League play.

Richmond VCU Rams Hampden-Sydney Ram Tiger Court Hampden-Sidney Don’ Robison Jabbo Wilkins Jasper Rice Hampden- Sydney CVU Hampden Sydney Oe Wien Sch Trumbower Rabison Ey Catlett Powell Moore Genheimer Lawsson Creech & Logan Fling Fgugeun Tynch Be

Haffner Signs 1989 Pact With Broncos

Denver Broncos sign versatile Mike Haffner known as Super Sub after two seasons with Montreal. The AP report notes he joined Denver as a free agent last year and that contracts also came from linebackers Jeff Kuhman and Jesse Chavis who had played with Seattle in the Continental League.

Denver Colo Mike Haffner Baltimore boWér Lou Saban Jeff Kuhman Jesse Chavis Seattle

Richmond Hog Market Closes Higher Despite Mixed Receipts

The Richmond hog market finished 25 higher from Wednesday with 264 salable receipts. Prices ranged for different backhog weights with No 3-3 at 184 to 225 lb around 91.00 and 140-180 lb near 19.75, 225-240 20.75, 240-270 19.75 to 25. Sows under 300 lb 14.50 to 15.50, over 500 lb category noted.

Richmond Fair Vda Richmond

Wake Forest Edges N C State 52 49 In ACC Clash

Wake Forest held off a late NC State push to win 52 to 49 in Winston-Salem. Dickie Walker led Wake Forest with 20 points while NC State's Williford also scored 20 as both teams sit at 6-6 in conference play.

Wake Forest N.C. State Winston - Salem N. C North Carolina State Atlantic Coast N. C. State Gilbert McGregor Vann Williford Wake S.F Anheust Brauchr Risinger TI

Cubs Spring Training Start Washed Out By Rain

Cubs captain Ron Santo says the team will report by March 1 despite rain washing out the start of spring drills in Scottsdale Arizona. Santo Banks Beckert and Oliver discuss commitment to owner Phil Wrigley while seven pitchers three catchers two outfielders one infielder and five unrostered players prepare for workouts amid lingering injury updates.

Cubs Scottsdale, Ariz Chicago Cubs Ron Rainj Ernie Banks Chicago American Santo Phil Wrigley Banks Cub Beckert Santo’s Wrigley Gene Oliver

Padres near-union settlement signals spring readiness

San Diego Padres appear to have sidestepped a strike threat as 27 of 35 NL expansion players signed or verbally agreed to terms. Twenty-three plan to attend spring training in Yuma, Arizona, with Eddie Leishman and Buzzie Bavasi reporting strong turnout and optimism.

SAN Diego AP San Diego Padres Major League Baseball Players’ Association Yuma Ariz Padres Eddie Leishman Buzzie Bavasi

Pipers Rally Past Nets 118-113 in ABA Clash

Minnesota Pipers, led by Charlie Williams and Art Heyman, held off a late New York surge to win 118-113 on Thursday. Williams scored 31 and Heyman 22 with 16 rebounds as New York’s Walt Simon and Steve Chubin shone before foul trouble dashed the rally.

Ocommack N.Y Minnesota Pipers Charlie Williams Art. Heyman New York Nets Pipers Walt Simon Steve Chubin Willie Somerset Tom Washington Williams Heyman Chubin Simon Minnesota Mhaffey Washgton Simon VI Andrson Hoover Vegadek S Smerset Vaughan Lloyd Suter Lentz Lewis Frazier Tome Innesota Aughan Somerset Anderson Mahaffey

Starting Lineup For 250 Race At Daytona

Daytona Beach listings show a touring stock car field for the 250 race with numerous drivers and cars, including Camaros and Barracudas. Notable names include Richard Childress Winston-Salem, Bob Tullius Falls Church, Jim Paschal High Point, and Ken Rush High Point among many others, with various model years listed. The roster reads as a dense OCR dump with multiple locations, years, and vehicle types.

Daytona Beach Arneili Jo A Inter PH Inet Fry Bork Carnaras Shawaka Ind Camara Jim Paschal High Points N.C Jagat Sede Billy Conaro Peter Grewa Jacksonville Fla Siaionnie Falls Camar Camaro Ei Hemby Smyrna Caro Richard Crebs Altamanie Strings Atla Romeo Chine

Crazy Legs Hirsch Assured Wisconsin Wants His Services

MAISON Wis AP The University of Wisconsin courted Elroy Crazy Legs Hirsch promising to appoint him athletic director after removing Ivy Williamson due to two winless seasons and rising department debts. Hirsch toured campus with Milt Bruhn and a news conference was set for Friday to confirm the selection.

Hirsch Wisconsin University Ivan B Ivy” Williamson

Ted Uhlaender Skips Twins Spring Camp Over Pay Dispute

Ted Uhlaender, fifth leading AL batter last season, refuses to report to Minnesota Twins spring training in McAllen Texas citing a player dispute with owners over a $5.3 million offer. He told Ed Gomez of KGBT that players feel they neither must agree nor face consequences.

Mcallen Tex Ted Uhlaender Minnesota Twins Uhlaender Uhlaendeer Ed Gomez Kgbt- 1

Maravich Alcindor Set To Chase Major College Scoring Records

Pete Maravich of LSU and Lew Alcindor of UCLA are nearing key college scoring records. Maravich needs 37 points to surpass Elvin Hayes two season mark, with LSU facing five regular season games left. Alcindor holds strong pace with a high career and single-season marks, while national leaders in various categories are listed by NCAA statistics services.

Pete Elvin Hayes NEW York Pete Maravich Louisiana State Lew Alcindor Maravich Houston LSU Cal Murphy Niagara Hick Mount Purdue Spencer Haywood Detroit Alcinder Citadel al Kroboth Kroboth UCLA Ohio State Ae Ess Casey Jerry Lucas Alcindor National Collegiate Sports Services Larry Ward Centenary Larry Lewis St. Francis Middle Tennessee Avah Gal Murphy S. Va Vivo Ave Bob Tallent Geo Washington Mary Roberts Utah State Don Curnult Miami Fla Bob Lanier St. Hanaventure ANG Few “Ble

Williams to become player manager of Washington Senators

Owner Robert Short pressed to sign Ted Williams as manager and part-owner of the Senators. Talks stretched into a fourth day with a tentative deal on a million-dollar package and Williams expected to be introduced at a Friday news conference if an agreement is reached. Spring training starts Monday in Pompano Beach Florida.

Washington A Robert Short Washington Senators Ted Williams Short Williams Boston Red Sox Islamorada Florida Keys Senators Pompano Beach Fla

McGrath Leads Field At PBA Cougar Open

Mike McGrath of El Cerrito California shot 1313 in six games to lead after 18 games with 3827 in the PBA Cougar Open in Paramus New Jersey. Dick Weber and Ralph Engan sit second and third. The event offers 168 players, 84 cut to for match play with a $10000 prize and a new car for the champion.

Paramus Mike McGrath el Cerrito Calif Dick Weber St. Louis Ralph Engan Monsey N.Y McGrath Portland Green Bay Wis

Le Moyne to Host NCAA East Regional Basketball Tournament

Le Moyne College was chosen to host the eastern area regionals of the NCAA college division basketball tournament on March 7-8. This marks the sixth time Le Moyne has appeared in the tournament and the third time serving as host. Coach Tom Niland's Dolphins hold a 13-5 record with three games left in the season.

Syracuse N.Y LeMoyne College NCAA LeMoye Tom Niland Dolphing Urrently

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