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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1962

Page

4

Cardinals And Lions Seek Revenge On Home Finale

Cardinals and GW payvees clash as both teams look to avenge earlier losses. Card tally includes Larry Clark with 21 points, while Terry Wootton leads for GW with a strong inside set. Local stars Crane, Cable, Bays and Crain headline expected starters as both squads enter the Salem meeting following prior defeats.

Ashington High Magazzi Bare Salem Durham North Care Terry Woot Crane Bulleton Harry Cable John Bays Larry Clark Tommy Cole Albert Fowler Wray Ware Joe Snell Pierce Turbiville Willl G.W. Payvees Buddo Yanceyville High Javvees Mike Giles Joel Dehoe Miller Jones Ken Hopkins Lee Stidwell Jimmy Hall Fredricks Vest Yanceyville

Elkhorn Club Members Meet for Evening Recreation

Elkhorn Recreation Club members will meet tonight at the Cryston Hall Auditorium. Frank Carter, club president, states door prizes will be given away and the entertainment will feature a show of three films on Canadian fishing. The business session is expected to be routine and short with no outstanding issues on the agenda.

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Kubek Weighs Return to Yankees After Injury Hiatus

Tony Kubek plans to rejoin the New York Yankees as he stays in shape in Olympia Washington skiing and basketball. He hints at possible playing for a company team or Ft Lewis squad while awaiting official word, with his wife Markie in tow.

Bi Kubek

Altavista and William Campbell Reach Tourney Semis

Memphis State earns an at large NCAA berth as the District IV tourney features Altavista and William Campbell advancing in both boys and girls divisions. In Lynchburg Brookville upset Appomattox 45 41 while Rustburg and Brooksville vie for the northern division crown.

New York Memphis State

City Armory Basketball Scores and Church League Recap

City Armory hosts Bluejays led by J Ferrell with 14 and Blackhawks 34-8. Pnils 12 and Link-Watson 82-1 show in City recreation games. Kendrick Haley’s TV 43 led by L Thomas at recreation center. Men and women church leagues feature Ringeeld Bapi Barker Ferry Road McNichols and Brethren Barbour Hamilton teams. Sacred Heart Little Pro League action includes Jayhawks Raper Zepels Jo Marshall.

City Armory Bluejays J. Ferrell Blackhawks Pnilins Men's Church League Ringeeld Bapi Barker Ferry Road

A's Take First Batting Practice Session Notes

The Oakland A's began batting practice with rookie catcher Bill Bryan driving a ball over the field. Players gathered in Arizona for early drills as Bryan showcased power during the session.

Bill Bryan

Senators Train With Six Lefties At Camp

Washington squad list includes six southpaw pitchers in training camp at Pompano Beach. Names seen are Pred Green from Pirates system and Carl Mathias along with Tom McAvor, tied to Indiana and Sea key Vernon connections amid ongoing roster moves.

Senators Pompano Beach Washington Green The Pirates Osteen

McGill Tops Scoring in Cage Rankings Amid Busy Week

Billy McGill leads as top scorer with 32.43 points per game, edging past Seton Hall’s Workman in a tight race. Ohio State’s Jerry Lucas and Arkansas’ Tommy Boyer also shine, while Creighton pushes to improve its defense and overall record amid a hectic schedule.

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Bowling Results From Local Leagues and Center Standings

A sprawling summary lists scores from multiple bowling leagues across Riverside Drive and downtown venues. Teams include Rebel League Commercial Appeal, Coca-Cola, Pepsi-Cola, Diamond Paper, and several factory and club squads with individual names such as Dan's Chips, Murray's Cookies, and Barrett Dist. Highlighted scores reach 1877 in Morning Ladies League, with a mix of high games and partial standings across centers.

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Hargrave Defeats Augusta 54 to 44 at VMSL tourney

Special to the Register reports Hargrave’s defending champions rolled to a 54 to 44 victory over Augusta in the opening round of the VMSL Military School Basketball Tournament. Sam Boyd led Karevave’s triumph with 20 points and Ajlen 18 for Hargrave, while Wayne Blaylock topped Augusta with 17. Staunton’s 52-30 win over Fishburne and Greenbrier’s 75-58 victory over Massanutten followed as the field narrowed toward semis and a Saturday final.

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Bassett and Cave Spring Dominate Blue Ridge Tourney Openers

In Martinsville two top scorers led Bassett and Cave Spring to decisive first round wins in the Blue Ridge district basketball tournament. Bill Alvarez poured in 20 points for Bassett, with Bob Spessard adding 19 as Covington defeated by score. For Cave Spring, Alvarez and Spessard topped the scoring with 19 and 35 respectively, while Doug Parker added 35, as the pair rolled past their opponents and set up Friday night semifinals featuring Martinsville vs Drewry Mason and the other winner’s bracket clash.

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Carry Back Faces Tough Field in Widener Handicap

Carry Back big in a strong Widener Handicap at Hialeah with top rivals Ogden Phipps Hitting Away Yorky Beau Prince Zumador Royal Record Your All in the mix. The Florida bred Carry Back seeks first money of 356,970 as he battles 30 to 40 rivals including Intentionally retired to stud and recent foes from Palm Beach and Seminole wins.

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Featured Bout At City Auditorium Halted By Referee

The weekly pro wrestling show at City Auditorium opened with Silent Rod Iriguez and Sonny Fargo vs Tony Nera in an 18 minute match. The main event ended in a double disqualification after a chaotic sequence with Vans Schmidt, Selmik and referee action, lasting about 3:27 of the first fall.

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IVPI Warriors Lead Shaded By Phillips 66 Ties

Bud Milner scored 22 points as IVPI Warriors stay tied for loop lead with Phillips 66. The team faces the Seniors and Philips fees next week in the season finale after a string of unclear play from the engine ers.

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