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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1968

Page

4

Reynolds Guides C Scoring In Narrow Win At Riverside

Mard Reynolds leads scoring with 25 points for the Cavaliers as they edge GWHS Fria 74 67 at Riverside lanes. Central figures include Overfelt 17, Cannaday 7, Brown 13, Jones 15, and Adams 3. GWHS opponent features 26 by Harvey Willis and 14 by Daly.

Mard Reynolds Mreynolds Visitional Tris Balsing Jor Jones Tourist Dowrunnerup Anderfelt Brown Gan Id Gverfelt Asserse Harvey Willis Daly Richard Adb Bobby Adams Davis Payne Goodpasture Enfielddale Collinsville Cai Jayveeye Cavaliers Sefieldale Fleming Dowe Jones Overfelt Cannaday Berman St. John Jel Howels Ano Cureatt

Tunstall Trojans Triumph Over Helena Cagers 68 47

Tunstall High Trojans defeated Helena 68 to 47 in a non-conference basketball game. Harold Breedlove Gerald Bridges 15 Jessie Smith 13 and John Powell 10 led scoring for Tunstall, while T Moore 21 topped Helena. Rebounds favored Tunstall 49 30, free throws 18 26. Next game at Altavista.

Tunstall High Trojans Vitory Helena N.C Trojans Tunstall Harold Breedlove Gerald Bridges Jessie Smith John Powell Hardy Shields Richardson French Harris T. Moore R. Peed Taylor Brown Mooney Moore Timberlate Altavista

Rinka Paces Small Age Cage Scoring Race

AP reports Curtis Strathman of Westmart leads a high scoring small college cage race as Rinka tops in points per game while Norfolk State and Ashland stats surface. The piece also notes other players and teams with varying scoring marks and a late line reports jockey David Englander dead at age 78 in Miami.

Rinka YRR Johnson Ruyon Curt Strathman Westmart Roy Manning Lane Siday Norfolk State Land Ohio Fite Ava Wemberlain Babson Kwean Sle Ech Aorta Alabama Kom `Oka Fiord Bradys Gilbert Bsiey Mates Ate Meslenn N.S Gorve City Genaiele Briagewelers Miami David Englander

Sixers Top Lakers 125 114 Behind Second-Half Surge

Philadelphia defeats Los Angeles 125 to 114 as a strong third quarter propels the 76ers in a NBA game. Wilt Chamberlain leads scoring with 35, Chet Walker adds 28, Hal Greer 23, while Elgin Baylor tops Lakers with 23 in front of 8,235 at the venue.

Chamberlain Chet Walker Greer Elgin Baylor Lakers Os Pyseles Petladeleaia Hayview Cnghm Ded Tearnes Echmbin Mht Fast Jackson Sod Lark Walker Wetzel Guokas Goodrich Melini

Halifax CountyHands Bassett First Setback

Halifax County Blue Comets upset unbeaten Bassett High 81 to 69 in South Boston. Halifax outrebounded Bassett and used 21 more shots to swing the game, led by Arthur Lanter with 23 and Steve Hailey with 19 while Bassett’s Joe Carter had 22.

South Boston Halifax County Blue Comets Bassett High School Bengals Comets Halifax Bassett Pol Arthur Lanter Steve Hailey Bill Baskervill Bill Maxwell Joe Carter Walter Turner Rodney DeHart Donny Dass Halifax County Dass Turner DeHart Carter Warner Purdy Clark Osborne Lanter Maxwell Parham Baskervill Hailey

Houston Tops New Jersey By 107 To 104

Houston rallied from a late deficit to beat New Jersey 107 to 104 in an American Basketball League game. Joe Hamood scored 18 points, including a clutch three point play with 20 seconds left. Wilbert Frazier and Tony Jackson contributed key plays as the Americans failed to convert a late shot, while Jackson led New Jersey with 29 points and Willie Somerset added 24 for Houston.

Thaneck N.J Joe Wamood Henetan Uwelan Aso A Hamood Bick de Eke J Clavac John ‘Austin Stew Jackson New Jersey Wilbert Frazier Houston Tony Jackson Hamood Jackson Willie Somerset Menyard Peeey Spragens Enearneed Andson Somezet Simon Becker Leibite Frazier Nowell

Caspar Toscano Johnston Lead Southern Cal Open After Round One

Bill Casper, Harry Toscano and Al Johnston top the field after the first round of the 54th Southern California Open in Buena Park. Casper and Johnston each shot 68, with Johnston back in tournament play after a hepatitis-imposed layoff. Casper opened with three straight birdies and eagled a late hole. The $31,000 event ends Sunday at Los Coyotes Country Club.

Buena Park Calif Pebble Beach Johns Billy Casper Harry Foscanalton al Johnston Ament Cpifornia Casper Bonita Johnston Llas¢and Coyotes Oacace New Castle Iuuis Gallaudy Wise Bill West Palm Beach Fla

Hagen Sparks Dallas Past Pittsburgh in ABA Clash

Player Coach Cliff Hagen scored 19 as Dallas defeated Pittsburgh 103-97, ending the Pipers 15-game ABA win streak. Connie Hawkins led Pittsburgh with 32 points but Dallas built a early 19-point lead and held on. The game was delayed 90 minutes due to a uniform shipment mixup.

Charles J. Bierbauer Pittsburgh Charley Beasley Cliff Hagen Dallas Pipers American Basketball Association Chaparrals Connie Hawkins Swith Hagen Self Char Lie Williams Minnesota Muskies Dallas Foot Harge Wilson O Hawkins J Beley VP Williams Maley Vaughn Ry Burns Owshitn Beay Heyman Lohman Jarvis Oo Powell Williams Veagan

Bulldogs And Spiders Clash Today In Top Loop Contest

Richmond AP The Bulldogs who remain undefeated in the South era conference host Richmond's Spiders in a key 1 45 p m EST contest. Virginia Tech invades Virginia as part of a regional league schedule with VMI and William and Mary also in action.

Richmond Bulldogs Del Jover Loyola New Orleans Virginia Virginia Tech Tech Ohio U.N Cavaliers VMI Wake Forest William and Mary’s Indians Loyola of Frederick Hampden-Sydney Randolph-Macon Bridgewater Roanoke Old Dominion Mason- Dixon Emory and Henry Valdosta State RPI Southeastern Washington - Lee Unc-Charlotte CIAA St. Paul St. Augustine Hampton Morgan State Virginia State Shaw

Knicks Dominate Bulls 121-99 in NBA Doubleheader Opener

New York Knickerbockers built a big lead behind Dick Van Arsdale Willis Reed and Walt Bellamy totaling 81 points to defeat Chicago 121-99 in Philadelphia. Van Arsdale scored 30 a career high, Reed 28 Bellamy 23 as the Knicks pulled away after a 25-25 first quarter, with Washington and Erickson each scoring 23 for the Bulls.

Philadelphia Dick van Arsdale Willis Reed Walt Bellamy New York Knickerbockers Chicago Bulls National Basketball Association Los Angeles Reed New York Bellamy van Arsdale Dim Washington Keith Erickson Chicago Sloan Russell Boorer Reed O Weshfin Arllamy Rovisn Barnett Komives Sackson OO Johnson Ore Anal Fois Chicana

King and Court Reach West Australian Final in Classic

Billie Jean King of Long Beach and Margaret Smith Court of Australia advance to the final of the West Australian championships in Perth. King defeated Kathy Harter 8-6 6-3, Court beat Rosemary Casals, while Bill Bowrey and Ray Ruffels/ Graham Stilwell contest the other half of the men's final.

Perth Australia Billie Jean King Long Beach Calif Margaret Smith Court Britain Graham Stilwell Ray Ruffels

Northside High Bobcats rout Campbell County 85 to 57

Northside High Bobcats defeated Campbell County High 85 to 57 on Friday night. J Minnis led Campbell with 15 points. Northside scorers included Samuel Richardson 17 and Homer Lipford 16. Jayvee Northside won 49 to 31 behind Townes 18 and Henry Lee 12.

Northside High Bobcats Bernt Versved Bobye Bawee Wea Aee Yaoacia Campbell County High Rustburg Bobcats Stind Yo Outes Cal Roanoke Addison High J. Minnis L. Woods R. Hamlet J. Waireton Ff Cande Sonos Hairston Geeda A. Anthony R. Coleman Jones Northside Samuel Richardson Homer Lipford Henry Fitzgerald Windhell Grant Furman McLaughlin Harrison Clark Terrell Younger Ray Fitzgerald Sterling Fitzgerald Jayvee Frank Townes Henry Lee Campbell County Jayvees L. Clark

Quarry Dissatisfied With New York Fight Elimination Plans

Los Angeles heavyweight Jerry Quarry blasted the Frazier Mathis bout in New York as a weak path to Cassius Clay’s vacant title. Quarry, in town for a public sparring at the Olympic Auditorium, said he would fight Thad Spencer in Oakland on Feb 3 in another elimination match. He questioned why Frazier wasn’t in the tourney and criticized the top contenders list.

Los Angeles California Jerry Quarry Joe Frazier Buster Mathis New York Cassius Clay Itf Quarry Olympic Auditorium Thad Spencer Oakland World Association Frazier - Mathis New York Athletic Commission Massachusetts Board Mathis Frazier Bellflower Calif I Frank Finch Los Angeles Times Box

Southside Rams defeat Susie Gibson in 88 71 win

Southside High Rams beat Susie Gibson Braves 88 to 71 at Bedford. Willie Wilson led with 17 points, C Coles scored 25 for the Braves, while Davis grabbed 23 rebounds and Williamson 20. Rams prepare to face Langston High Saturday at Lions' home court.

Southside High Rams Bedford Susie Gibson Braves Southside Willie Wilson Marvin Williamson Wayne Davis Tony Lanier James Reynolds Harold Jackson Jerry Hailstock Roy Gunn C. Coles C. Leftwich G. Lowry J. Hartis J. Otey C. Evans L. Montagun Davis Williamson Rams Langston High Lions

Rustburg Dev Claims 64-53 District Win Over Gretna

Rustburg High Devils outscored Gretna 64 to 53 in a District 4 boys basketball clash. Moore led Rustburg with 20 points, Austin 11, Feagans 10, Cardwell 10, while Gretna’s Smith top-scored with 14 as the Hawks trailed throughout. Rustburg improves to 4-2, Gretna to 3-4.

Rustburg High Devils Gretna High Hawks Devils Hawks Rustbury Dan River DR Wildcats Nelson County Moore Austin Feagans Cardwell Carwile Hawkins Boteler Smith Short Bakey Hall Doss Shelton Phelpe Lampkin Weeks Leftwich Gretna Rustburg

George A Fletcher Philadelphia Phillies secretary dies in Miami

George A Fletcher 62 secretary of the Philadelphia Phillies dies in Miami Florida after a massive coronary attack Thursday night while dining with his wife Julia Vacationing in Florida Fletcher had been with the club since 1943 Survived by three daughters and two sisters Services set for 2 p m Monday at St Timothys Episcopal Church

Philadelphia George A. Fletcher Philadelphia Philling Miami Fla Philling He. Palkin Julia Fletchers Florida Fletcher St. Timonthy’sEpiscopal Church

Martinsville Completes Season Sweep With 59 55 Victory

Albert Harris of Langston High led a rally as Martinsville edged Langston 59 55 to clinch a season sweep over the Tins. J Jackson scored 22 for Martinsville, A Carter added 15, and W Scott 13 while Langston’s Bobby Hairston led with 17. Jayvee Langston won 37 29.

Albert Harris J. Jackson A.carter W. Scott Lions Bobby Hairston Willard Walker Larry Jones Jayvee Langston Charles Stephens R. Seales A. J. Jayvees High Rams Blairs Rams Susie Gibson Bedford GFT Sc Carter Jones Jackson Barber Simms Paterson Becker Walker Scott Price Seay Walters Hairston Albert Harrisse

Recreation Basketball Girls Church League Brethern A and C

In the Arlington area the Recreation Basketball Girls Church League includes Brethern A and Brethern C teams. Scoring highlights show Hylton 7, Schoolfield 23, Beale 10, Baet 25, Moora 22, Chavis 4, Mylton 7a, Mothers of Hioecas 25, Gilbert Insurance 4, Crawford 12, Linan 37, Irwin 26, Layne 1, Giles 28, Corning 29, Gunn 12. The event features multiple matchups across locations including South Main Hioecas and Whipple arenas.

Al_Recreation Center Brethern Bennett & Brethern Hylton Schoolfield Math Beale Arlington Baet Moora Chavis Bretern Mylton South Main Hioecas— Brosnan Gilbert Insurance Crawford Davia Linan Irwin Layne Giles Fippist Whipple Corning Bives Gunn

Tunstall Jayvees Edge Dan River Kittens 53 48

The Tunstall High jayvee cagers beat Dan River Wildcats 53 to 48 at home. Standouts Seats wa Carter, Winn, and Scolpini each scored 12 for Tunstall. Dan River’s Mike Gibson led with 15, followed by Farthing 11 and Thomas 12.

Tunstall Jayvees Dan River Kittens Tunstall High Jayvee Dan River Wildcats Kittens DA Wildcats Nelson County Rustburg High Devils Tunstall Jauvees Wa Carter Winn Scolpini Dan Rivers Mike Gibson Jerry Farthing James Thomas

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