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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1977

Page

5

Averett Season Closes With Humorous Defeat at Methodist

Averett College finished 2-14 overall and 0-12 in Dixie Conference play. Coach Dick Glese, in his first season, blamed inexperience and injuries but hinted at a stronger a recruiting push. Rossi Alston scored a late 10 foot jumper, joking about the clutch shot as the team left Fayetteville.

Fayetteville N.C Averett College Rossi Alston Cougars Methodist College Alston Averett Dick Glese Giese Brian Magid University of Maryland Lefty Driesell Buard Albert Beard Salisbury Greg Muir

Averett Basketball Sifts For Size And Speed

Averett College coach Giese prioritizes size and rebounding to counter strong offensive boards by Methodist. He targets big center prospects and uses Harris and Oliver for speed, aiming for a running game and stronger defensive backboards to improve conference competitiveness.

Giese Harris Oliver Averett Kenny Joyce Martinsville High School Methodist Monarchs Joe Miller Bobby Knight Indiana University Indiana Albert Beard Dewayne Freeman Cougars Jerry Photo Harris Garry Mattocks Gary Porter

NYRA Adopts 48Hour Entry System On Experiment

The New York Racing Association will switch to a 48hour entry system on an experimental basis starting March 14. Entries will be accepted two days before a race for Aqueduct Belmont and Saratoga meetings, replacing the current 0hour system.

New York New York Racing Association NYRA Aqueduct Belmont Saratoga

Carter Tops Votes On SCs All-Stars

Richmond AP Junior Roy Carter of defending champion Virginia Military led the All-Southern Conference basketball team voting. He averaged 20.6 points and 7 rebounds as VMI went 24-3, narrowly beating Furman’s Jonathan Moore for a spot on the all star squad chosen by league coaches and the SOC Media Association.

Richmond Roy Carter Virginia Military Carter Jonathan Moore Furman Moore Southern Conference Media Association Will Bynum VMI John Gordy Davidson Bruce Grimm

ECU Runs and Hurdles Crown Indians in Southern Conf Meet

East Carolina Pirates clinched the Southern Conference indoor track title at Lexington Va, edging William and Mary by one point as the Pirates swept events in sprints and hurdles. Ben Duckenfield Carter Suggs Charlie Moss and Otis Melvin anchored the mile relay victory as ECU topped Furman and VMU with strong showings across hurdles and high jump.

Lexington East Carolina Pirates William and Mary Indians Ben Duckenfield Carter Suggs Charlie Moss Otis Melvin Furman Calvin Alston Duckenfield Marvin Rankin Bobby Phillips Sat Schilling AL Irving W&m Geld Joe Moboh VMI BI Minner Aushal Bobby Tai Appaluch Rex Wiggins Kevin Cropp WAM Jody Weatherwan Noran Blatt Richard Watts Marshall Done Gurron Western Cavite Ola Melvin Garter Sumas As Carolina Gary McNeal James Rankin East Carnin David Anderson Jalco Grimes Walter Davenport East Carolin Herman Nelntyre Carl Anderson Pacman Paul Perry Wall al Teving WEN High Furdies Fast Carina Matcoln Grimes I Freeman Nobby Philips Kaus Aloul Appalas Dennis Kampeyk Mike Hillington Tallar Norwey Dahu Cole No Lime Joh Bopko E M2 Wayne Coley Richi Hothachild Hhi Tieanna Woul Western Carolina Rusty Mittadal Jeth Molican Ant Aeretay Bnet Carolina Bert Duckenfield Carver Suggs Gus Melvin Purr Witham & Mi Appalachian Ei Sedtes Enel Carolina William & Mary Purmanai the Citado Davide Sai

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