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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1966

Page

4

Wildcats Take Conference Lead With 98-89 Win

Davidson beat Richmond 98-89 as Dick Snyder scored 38 and Bobby Lane added 25. The Wildcats moved to 5-0 in the Southern Conference, grabbing sole possession atop the standings after a tight game with 16 ties and 18 lead changes. Spike Welsh led Richmond with 27 points, Jonny Moates 26, and the Spiders ended without a field goal in the last six minutes.

Richmond Davidson Dick Snyder Wildcats Spiders Snyder Bobby Lane Spike Welsh Nets Welsh Jonny Moates Davidson Richmond G Snyder Green Youngley Burgess Knowles Batts Lane Squier Montes YO Leight Bald‘s Hatcher Roberts BF Davidson Oice Cca Cere Ees Saquier Balderson

Basketball Scores and College Results Across Numerous Matches

Basketball results show Philadelphia 129 over New York 127 with high scoring. College scores list numerous games including Purdue 107 Notre Dame 82, Texas A&M 85 SMU 78, North Carolina College 85 Hampton 62, and many district scholastic outcomes with many Virginia towns and schools noted.

Philadelphia New York San Francisco Baltimore VPI Purdue Notre Dame Davidson Richmond Hampden Sydney MIT Harvard Providence Brown Gannon Belmont Abbey Marshall Ohio Yvesleyan Nebraska Iowa State Massachusetts American Inter Georgia Tech Pittsburgh Lehigh Franklin & Marshall American Univ Washington, Mo Corpus Christi Texas A&m Vanderblit Tulane Southwest la Spring Hii Ala Southeast la McNeese State Boston Univ New Hampshire Assumption Merrimack Indiana Tech Franklin North Dakota DePaul Morningside Augustans Detroit Business Col Detroit Tech Morris Harvey W. Va. Tech Bluefield State Concord W. Va SMU Texas Rice Texas Tech Baylor Stetson Atlantic Christ N. Carolina College Hampton In Winston-Salem St Elizabeth City Abilene Christian McMurry South Dakota Bellarmine & Scholastic Stuart Fieldale-Collinsville Dublin Galax Halifax Co Roxboro Buena Vista Lord Botetourt Martinsville Patrick Henry Turner Ashby Harrisonburg Clifton Forge James River Bassett William Campbell Blacksburg Christiansburg Narrows Giles Wythville Floyd Pulaski Hillsville Radford Fort Chiswell North Cross Vailey Covington Alleghany Co Drewry Mason E. Surry N.C Chilhowle Marion Shawsville Woolwine Graham, Va Osbourn Lotisa William Monroe Strasburg Stonewall Jackson Montevideo Elkton John Marshall Geo. Wythe Rich J. R. Tucker Varina Manassas James BuHelo Gap VSOB Defiance Rockbridge George Mason James Yreed Lane Thomas Jefferson Annandale Mt. Vernon J Herndon Fauquier James Wood Fairfax McLean Norview Princess Anne Hampton Denbigh Kecoughtan Ferguson Warwick York Cox Cradock Oscar Smith Great Bridge Maury Saltville Tazewell Garden Council

Terrell Claims Clay Promised Next Title Shot

Terrell, a world champion per the World Boxing Association, said Cassius Clay promised him the next heavyweight title bout. Clay had named Terrell as his challenger after defeating Floyd Patterson last November 22, with reports lately suggesting Brian London might be favored for the title. Terrell cited a Chicago discussion before Christmas agreeing to a fight within about three months.

Philadelphia Ernie Terrell Cassius Clay Clay Terrell Floyd Patterson Brian London Great Britain World Boxing Association Chicago

Bruins Urged to Curb Ted Green’s Aggressiveness

Montreal AP report says Clarence Campbell NH L president urged the Boston Bruins to tame defenseman Ted Green who led penalties with 85 minutes. He allegedly speared Phil Goyette of the New York Rangers on December 26, sidelining the Ranger with internal injuries for three weeks. Campbell declined further action, but advised the Bruins to discipline Green noting the payer signs the checks.

Montreal Boston Bruins Ted Green Clarence Campbell National Hockey League Green Phil Goyette New York Rangers Campbell Bruins

Alabama star Steve Bowman signs with New York Giants

New York Giants of the NFL signed Alabama national champion star fullback Steve Bowman on Tuesday. Bowman scored two touchdowns in the 39 28 Orange Bowl win over Nebraska last Saturday night and was the Southeastern Conference rushing leader. He was the Giants 15th round pick in the NFC draft and had been drafted in the 20th round by Oakland in the American League.

New York Steve Bowman Alabama New York Giants Bowman Nebraska Giants Oakland

Tech Holds Off William and Mary 76 69 in Tight Finish

Virginia Tech trailed briefly in the second half but rallied to beat William and Mary 76 to 69 in Williamsburg. Ben Pomeroy scored 27 with 19 rebounds, Panneton added 22, Ted Ware led Tech with 21 as the Gobblers shot 48.1 percent to 38.8 for the Indians in front of about 2,000 fans.

Williamsburg Virginia Tech William and Mary Indians Tech William & Mary Ron Panneton Buddy Martin Ron Perry Ben Pomeroy Panneton Ted Ware Gobblers VA Tech WIL Mary VT Wetzel Ware Ram Kin Withers Brown Perry Malta Virginia Liam Wiliam Mary Rama Paffrath

Providence Beats Brown Despite Off Night 66-48

Providence, ranked sixth, struggled with 38 percent shooting but outlasted a resilient Brown team 66-48 in Providence. Jim Walker led Providence with 15 points, Bill Blair added 20 and 11 rebounds, while Dick Landau scored 10 for Brown as the Friars improve to 9-1 and Brown falls to 5-6.

Providence R.I Brown Jim Walker Boston College New York Friars Walker Bill Blair Jim Benedict Dick Landau Don Tarr

Cardinals Sign Four Draft Picks Including Roy Shivers

St Louis Cardinals announce signing of four draft choices led by Roy Shivers the nations top rusher. Also inked were Mike Ringer a Big Eight defensive back from Oklahoma Jim Brown a Nebraska tackle and Dick Kasperek a Iowa State center. Shivers 25 a Utah State veteran joined after passing final college year despite military service.

ST Louis St. Louis Cardinals National Football League Roy Shivers Mike Ringer Oklahoma Jim Brown Nebraska Dick Kasperek Iowa State Shivers Utah State

Criticism Cites Lake Tahoe Regatta Cancellation

State line Nevada AP reports criticism of Lake Tahoe handling led to cancellation of the 1965 world hydroplane championship regatta. South Tahoe Regatta Association withdrew sponsorship of the $77,777 event scheduled for Sierra Lake in September. James Koch, association president, said most criticism came from the Pacific Northwest.

Stateline, Nev Lake Tahoe South Tahoe Sierra Lake James Koch Association Pacific Northwest

John Goryl to Manage Twins Class A Team in Orlando

John Goryl, 32, former Minnesota Twins utility infielder, named manager of the Twins Class A farm club in Orlando Florida for the 1966 season. He will replace Harry Warner, who moves to Class AA Charlotte North Carolina.

ST. Paul Minneapolis John Goryl Minnesota Twins Twins Orlando Fla Calvin Griffith Goryl Harry Warner Charlotte N.C

Hall Plans Chaparral to Campaign in Europe and World Trek

Jim Hall announces the Swift Chevrolet Chaparral will race on the international circuit and in Europe this year aiming at the world road racing title. The car, first to win with an automatic transmission, will be crewed by Phil Hill and Joaquim Bonnier, with European events including Le Mans and Spa on the tentative schedule.

Bloys Britt Associated Press Charlotte Jim Hall - Hap Sharp North America Sebring Bridgehampton Riverside Calif Hall Chaparral Phil Hill Santa Monica Joaquim Bonnier Geneva Switzerland Bonnier Hill Daytona Beach Fla le Mans France Rheims Belgium Nurburgring Germany Firestone Europe

Elon Tops Wofford 79 to 69 in Balanced Effort

Elon College Christians secure a 79-69 win over Wofford College led by Bobby Atkins 20 points and 18 from Bill Bowes and Henry Goedeck. Elon broke a tight game with a 12-3 run in the final minutes after leading 67-66, as Atkins and Goedeck fueled the stretch.

Elon College Elon Christians Wofford College Bobby Atkins Bill Bowes Henry Goedeck Richard Such Atkins Bowes Goedeck Such Wofford

North South Senior Bowl teams split drills as rain slows action

North and South squads divided into tentative offensive and defensive units for the Senior Bowl practice in Mobile. Weeb Endbank and Mike Holovak said alignments were not final. Alabama quarterback Steve Sloan missed a second straight day with bruised ribs.

Mobile Ala Weeb Endbank Mike Holovak Alabama Steve Sloan Tide Randy, Johnson Texas A&y South Charles Casey Florida Bobby Crockett Arkansas Rick Kestner Kentucky Mississippi Bill Clay Roger Bird Texas Phil Harris David Ray Jack Thornton Auburn Bob Kowalkowski Virginia John Mangum George Allen Texas State Louisville Doug Buffone Bill Cody Tennessee Frank Emanuel Sloan Clay Ray Steve Bowman Hoyle Granger

RPI Edges Hampden-Sydney In OT 99 95

Lyn Creech leads RPI with 29 points joined by Mel Dunnavant 28 as the Rams beat Hampden Sydney 99 95 in overtime after a regulation tied 86 86. Eddie Dyer led Hampden Sydney with 23 in a tense decisive extra period.

RPI Hampden-Sydney Richmond Lyn Creech Mel Dunnavant IRPI Tigers Frank Booth Dunnavant C. G. Winston Rams Creech Eddie Dyer HSG G FT Soden Dyer VW Winston Cobb Sdonnavant Rosenstock

Duke Interviews Jim Carlen For Football Coach Job

Duke officials interviewed Georgia Tech assistant Jim Carlen for the head football coaching post left vacant by Bill Murray. Athletic Director Eddie Cameron said Carlen spent the day on campus and returned to Atlanta Tuesday night. Murray resigned to become executive secretary of the American Football Coaches Association. Cameron noted Carlen has many fine qualifications.

Brumel Re-enters Hospital for Leg Injury Recovery

World champion high jumper Valery Brumel has re-entered a hospital for treatment of leg injuries from a motorcycle accident last year. Moscow radio reported doctors have ruled out training for at least a year.

London Valery Brumel Moscow Radio Brumel

Crimson Ribbon wins seasonal debut at Roosevelt Raceway

Westbury New York Crimson Ribbon wires to victory in his seasonal debut at Roosevelt Raceway Tuesday night by a neck over String To Con in a $2200 conditioned pace.

Westbury N.Y Crimson Ribbon Roosevelt Raceway

All Star Hockey Lineup Includes Nashville Trio

Three Nashville Dixie Flyers players were named to the Eastern Hockey League All Star team. Goalie Marv Edwards and forwards Joe Zorica and Ted McCaskill earned spots as the team prepares to face the Long Island Ducks on January 11.

NEW York Ua Nashville Dixie Flyers Marv Edwards Joe Zorica Ted McCaskill Eastern Hockey League Long Island Ducks

Toronto Argonauts sign three Tulsa players for camp

The Toronto Argonauts, last in the Eastern Conference last season, announced the signing of fullback Ken Parsons offensive end Mark Maddox and linebacker Dwight Claxton from Tulsa University. They will report to training camp in June.

Toronto T Toronto Agronauts Tulsa University Ken Parsons Mark Maddox Dwight Claxton Toronto

Warriors Edge Bullets in NBA Doubleheader Thriller

San Francisco defeated Baltimore 122 111 as Rick Barry led with 29 points and Nate Thurmond 25. Hal Greer poured in 36 for Philadelphia to beat the Knicks 129 127 after Billy Cunningham and Greer sealed the rally. Barnett scored 31 for New York while Wilt Chamberlain added 27 for Philadelphia.

NEW York Billy Cunningham Hal Greer Philadelphia 76Ers Knicks National Basketball Association San Francisco Baltimore Howard Komives Dick Barnett Cunningham Greer 76Ers Barnett Philadelphia Wilt Chamberlain Walt Bellamy Rodgers Attles Warriors The Bullets Gus Johnson Johnson Ohl Lough'ry Egan O Green Ad Lem’e Isen Celles

Dave McCormick Drops Oilers for 49ers Switch

LSU tackle Dave McCormick, who appeared to sign with the Houston Oilers after LSU’s Cotton Bowl win, instead signs with the San Francisco 49ers. An Oilers spokesman said McCormick gave only a verbal agreement to sign while an attorney reviews the contract. Oilers owner Bud Adams expressed regret at the news.

Houston Tex Dave McCormick LSU Houston Oilers San Francisco 49Ers McCormick Bud Adams G. T. Owen Baton Rouge Adams National Football League 49Ers Arkansas American Football League George Rice Glen Ray Himes Jim Williams

Orange Bowl Handicap draw draws 11 in Miami

Eleven middle distance runners were named for the $20,000-added Orange Bowl Handicap at Tropical Park. Sylstich, winner of the Trenton Handicap, carries top weight 123 pounds with Garth Patterson to ride. Pollux, Moss Vale, Turn to Reason, Sparkling Johnny, Abdul, First Family, Sunstruck, Convex, Inclusive, and Receptive fill the field as the seventh Orange Bowl highlights prep for the $50,000 Tropical Park Handicap at 11 miles on closing day January 16.

Miami Fla J. A. Laccitiello Sylstich Trenton Garth Patterson Needles Charles F. Parker Pollux Braulio Baeza City of Miami Moss Vale Ronnie Baldwin Turn To Reason Johnny Sellers Johnny Don Brumfield Abdul Uider Ron Turcotte First Family Jacinto Vasquez Jack Leonard George Velasquez Don Errico

Jimmy Wynn Becomes First Astro To Sign For 1966

Houston center fielder Jimmy Wynn, who set six Houston club records last season, became the first Astro to return his signed contract for 1966. Tal Smith declined to state Wynn’s salary but said it was substantially above last year. Wynn’s 1965 marks include 22 homers seven triples 30 doubles 73 RBIs 43 stolen bases and a .275 average.

Houston Tex Houston Astro Jimmy Wynn Astro Tal Smith Wynn

Watkins Glen To Sponsor $100,000 Auto Road Race

Watkins Glen announces a $100,000 auto road race sponsorship event amid local racing news. The report lists multiple league standings and results from various bowls, leagues, and teams, including the Suburban League and Virginia League, plus coaching changes in minor league baseball.

Watkins Glen

Record Purse For Formula One Car Competition

New York AP reports the U S Grand Prix at Watkins Glen announces a record 102400 total purse for Formula One cars with 20000 to the winner on Oct 2 and 2800 minimum for all invited entrants. Organizers expect top four status and increased international prominence. Graham Hill won the 1965 race at Watkins Glen for BRM amid high spectator turnout.

New York Watkins- Glen N.Y Cameron Argetsinger U.S America Argetsinger Watkins Glen Daytona Fla

Vanderbilt Dominates Tulane In 91-69 SEC Victory

Vanderbilt, ranked third, overcame a tight first half to surge with a 14-0 run after halftime. Clyde Lee led with 22 points, Bo Wyenandt added 15, while Ron Green and Keith Thomas had 13 each. Tulane’s Al Andrews scored 15 as Mitch Urbanski fouled out late. Vandy improved to 11-1 overall and 2-0 in the SEC.

Nashville Tenn Vanderbilt Tulane Vandy Commodores Clyde Lee Bo Wyenandt Ron Green Keith Thomas al Andrews Mitch Urbanski Lee

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