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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1972

Page

19

Petkevich Trails Five Points In World Games School Figures

John Mischa Petkevich of Great Falls Montana trailed Vladimir Kovalev of Russia by five points after the opening compulsory school figures of the World University Winter Games. Kovalev led with six ordinals, Petkevich had 11, and Perry Hutchings of Barrington Illinois Arizona State University stood third with 13. Snow delays practice for speed skating and a possible postponement of downhill events at Whiteface Mountain loom as organizers seek volunteers to pack the course. Canada Russia hockey round robin at Plattsburgh features the US as the only other team. Canadian officials expect a gold bid against Russia after their Olympic success.

Lake Placid N.Y John Mischa Petkevich Great Falls Mont Vladimir Kovalev Russia Kovalev Perry Hutchings Barringtonn Ill Arizona State University Hutchings Physical Training Institute Moscow Harvard College United States Sapporo Japan Whiteface Mountain Dowhill Plattsburgh State University of New York College

Finley Holds Firm On 50 000 Offer To Vida Blue

Oakland owner Charley Finley remains firm on a 50 000 offer for Vida Blue, saying he must talk to the pitcher in person. He notes Blue’s 24 8 record and MVP season, but cites a three-year plan and salary rules, arguing the pitcher must prove himself over multiple seasons.

A’s Charley Finley Vida Blue Vida Palmer Evan Oer Dan Bias Lane Associated Press Chicago Charley Pinley Oakland A Finley Mansfield Blue Oakland Dick Green Robert J. Gerst Los Angeles Poadwezpase Sarwid Center

Mill Volleyball Deadline Extended

The Schoolfield Recreation Center announced yesterday that only 7 teams had entered the Mill Volleyball league. Palpable tension marked the event as players and organizers debated standings and deadlines amid a crowded field and lingering weather effects.

Schoolfield Recreation Center Gante

Palmer loses faith in driver after 80 round

Arnold Palmer struggled to a horrendous 80 in the third round of Jackie Gleason's Inverrary Classic in Fort Lauderdale. The Associated Press report notes Palmer was hurting physically and mentally, his highest score in nearly three years.

Bob Greeen Associated Press Fort Lauderdale Fila Arnold Palmer Jackie Gleason

Car Crash Ends Marc Reaume's Pro Hockey Career

In Lasalle Ontario AP reports severe head injuries from an auto crash over a year ago ended Marc Reaume's professional hockey career. The 38 year old former defenseman still experiences effects but is not unhappy his playing days are finished noting he had considered retirement years earlier after a 17 year NHL career across four clubs.

Lasalle Ont Marc Reaume Réaume Rochester Americans Jarvis Cayuga, Ont Windsor Spitfires Southern Ontario’ Hockey’ S Association Reaume Windsor NHL Cration Toronto Ita Maple Leafs Detroit Red Wings Red Kelly Detroit Montreal Callagiens Hershey Vancouver Canucks Rochester

Gary Player to Rece ive Special Award at Metro Golf Dinner

New York AP Gary Player will receive a special award for his golf contributions at the Metropolitan Golf Writers Association dinner March 6. One of four to win all majors Masters PGA British and U.S. Opens he is famed for philanthropy and aiding caddie scholarships. Lee Trevino will receive the Gold Tee Award for four major wins in four weeks and Sportsman of the Year. Billy Graham will attend as guest.

New York Gary Player Metropolitan Golfwriters St. Louis US Golf Association U.S South Africa Lee Trevino Billy Graham Evangelist

Aqueduct Opens Spring Meeting With 64 Balanced Days

The Aqueduct Spring Meeting in New York starts Wednesday, kicking off the longest NY thoroughbred season with 64 racing days. The card features the 25,000-added Paumonok Handicap at six furlongs, headlined by Duck Dance carrying 127 pounds and Pass Catcher returning at 121 pounds. The meet includes 17 stakes worth 650,000 in added money, highlighted by Swift at six furlongs, Bay Shore at seven, Gotham at one mile, and Wood Memorial at 1 1/8 miles.

New York Aqueduct New York Racing Associa Len Ming Jack Dreyfus Dance Kenny Noe Tommy Trotter Nyra Racing Peter Kissel Pass Catcher

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