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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1966

Page

3

Hal Johnston nets 38 as Wolverines trounce GWHS 103 63

Hal Johnston scored 38 points on 14 field goals and 10 free throws to lead Andrew Lewis High past GWHS 103 to 63. Ron Shorter 13, Mel Kanade 14, Sammy Weddle 21, and Charles Kipps 12 added support while Wayne Cook led GWHS with 22. Andrew Lewis improves to 7-2 overall, 3-2 in district.

Hal Johnston Nets Andrew Lewis GWHS Roanoke William Fleming Salem Johnston Ron Shorter Mel Kanade Sammy Weddle Charles Kipps Wayne Cook Bobby Willeford Don Griffith Willeford Redbirds Kanade Weddle Wolverines Cook Wayne Hamlin Fense Jayvee Harry Whitt G. W. Willis Rip Bendall AL Jayvees Hammersley Whitman Givens Genehimer Halifax County High Blue Comets Jayvees Martinsville Bulldogs Lewis T Hamlin Shorter iWideford Wokanade Gaddy T Johnson Shipps Wsohnston Taylor Ohairman Siddle Patrick Griffith Southern Oo Barrick Motley Wrenn G.W.H.S

Curvis Stops Stable In Fourth Round At Albert Hall

British welterweight champion Brian Curvis halted Jose Stable in the fourth round of a 10 rounder at Royal Albert Hall after 2:40 due to a cut above Stable's left eye. Curvis, 1474 pounds and ranked No 4 by the WBA, improved to 34-3-0 in pro bouts while Stable, 25, fought at 150 pounds after failing to make weight. About 5,000 spectators watched. The first round produced the cut, with the AP rating the opening round a draw. In other notes, Missouri defensive tackle Ron Snyder signed by the St. Louis Cardinals as a free agent.

London Brian Curvis Jose Stable New York Bill Williams Royal Albert Hall Curvis World Boxing Association Stable Associated Press Curvisaking ST. Louis Missouri Ron Snyder St. Louis Cardinals National Football League Cardinal Snyder

Davidson pummels Citadel 81-77 on Snyder hot scoring night

Davidson defeated The Citadel 81-77 as Dick Snyder scored 35 points and Rodney Knowles added 23. Snyder's 35-point stretch extended to four straight games totaling 150 points in that span. Citadel kept pace with hot outside shooting and tight defense but could not overturn a late margin. attendance was about 4,000.

Davidson N.C Dick Snyder Rodney Knowles Citadel Snyder Wildcats Bulldogs Knowles Rebounds Davip Idson FT Bridges B’mann Muller Dale Cauihnen Lane eBr Squier Bornh Bee Ebu Nee Taen Rte Eevee Bart the Citadel

Sixteen Teams Picked For All America Golf Tourney

Sixteen teams from six states were chosen to compete March 30 through April 2 in the 12th All- America Intercollegiate Golf Tournament. Brigham Young University will make its first spring meet appearance after a summer in England, as six championships are decided over 72 holes of medal play. Houston, host and 1965 national champion, is defending in all six divisions: team medal, team match, overall team, low four ball, low two ball, and individual medal.

Houston Tex Brigham Young University England University of Houston

Danville Tech Falls 75 61 To NBC Knights In Roanoke

Danville Tech lost 75 61 to National Business College in Roanoke as starters fouled out and bench players could only muster two points. Gunter led Tech with 23, Vaughan 20, while NBC had five players score in double figures led by Reynolds with 21. The defeat drops DTI to 4 6 on the season.

Danville Tech NBC Roanoke Knights National Business College Tech William Gunter Bruce Burnette Fred Butler Butler Burnette Bill Vaughan Buddy Clayton DTI Tts Gunter Vaughan Reynolds

East Defeats West 137 94 In 16th All Star Game

East defeats West 137 to 94 in the 16th NBA All-Star Game led by Adrian Smith of the Cincinnati Royals with 24 points and MVP honors. Jerry West injures eye in second quarter and leaves game as East maintains large lead. Wilt Chamberlain scores 21 for East while Rick Barry adds 10 for West. Attendance 13,653. Red Auerbach coaches East, Jerry Lucas and John Havlicek spark early 4-0 run.

Harold Harrison Cincinnati Ohio Adrian Smith Cincinnati Royals Smith Jerry West Los Angeles Lakers West Jerry Lucas John Havlicek Boston Celtics Ohio State Guy Rodgers San Francisco Red Auerbach East Don Ohl Baltimore Bullets Auerbach Celtics Stagie Eddie Miles Detroit Pistons Philadelphia Wilt Chamberlain Rick Barry Howell Lucas S.jones Beaty Greer Reed LaRussa Miles Walker Russell Barry Clemson Randolph-Macon Rosenke Concord Morgan State Va. Union Bridgewater Lynchburg Norfolk State Winston-Salem Western Freserve Carnegie ‘Tech Illinois Wisconsin Columbia Fordham Wash St.l Westminister Okla Thomas Jefferson Varina Highland Springs Douglas Freeman Thomas Dale Manchester Wilson Mera VSOB Lee-Davis Hopewell John Marshall Hermitage Blackstone Buckingham Gar-Field James Monroe Victoria Crewe Orange Osburn Kenbridge Cumberland Loudoun Valley Clarke Co Princeton Bluefield Big Creek Jaeger Grundy Harden Herndon Matoaka Giles Blacksburg Narrows Christiansburg Dublin Hillsville Wytheville Pulaski Floyd Ft. Chiswell WES North Cross Auburn Shawsville Luray Elkton Stafford Culpeper Jonn Battle Sugar Grove Abingdon Rich Valley Castlewood Lebanon Jonesville St. Charles

Eastern EHL All Stars vs Long Island in All-Star game

The Eastern Hockey League All-Stars defeated Long Island 4 to 1 in Comack New York behind Marv Edwards’s 37 saves. Ray Clearwater and Brian Perry led the Stars with goals and assists from Dick Roberge Dave Lucas and Johnstown’s Dave Lucas helped spark the comeback in the second period.

Commack N.Y All- Stars Long Island Nasvhille Marv Edwards Edwards Ducks Gordie Stratton New Haven Ray Clearwater Brian Perry Johnstown Perry Roberge Jim Armstrong Gordon Dibley Jacksonville Ron Willy Clearwater Lucas John Brophy Willy EHL New Jersey Reg Reserve

Greene Delivers Narrow Slalom Triumph Over Goitschel

Grendelwald Switzerland AP Nancy Greene edged Marielle Goitschel by 0.15 seconds in the first real challenge of the season as Christine Goitschel finished third. The two Goitschel sisters led after the first run but Greene claimed victory in a race that used a flag based gate system. Greene said the new format was too easy and she could have gone faster.

Grindelwald Switzerland Canada Nancy Greene Goitschell Marielle Christine Miss Greene Nancy International Ski Federation Marielle Goitschel

Ashe Richey And FitzGibbon Among Winners

Top seed Arthur Ashe of Richmond and Americans Cliff Richey Herb FitzGibbon won first round matches at the Tasmanian Championships in Hobart Australia. Nancy Richey withdrew with an injury and Graebner advanced in the women’s singles with a 6 4 6 4 victory over Therese MacKay.

Hobart Tasmania Arthur Ashe Richmond Cliff Richey Herb FitzGibbon U.S Clark Grabner Beachwood Ohio Nancy Richey Dallas Tex Graebner Miss Richey Ashe Peter McCumstie Australia Richey Neil Holland FitzGibbon Garden City N.Y Murray Whitebread Ed Feinberger Philadelphia Bill Bowrey

Providence Tops Rhode Island 86 to 79 in Kingston

Providence, ranked sixth, beat intrastate rival Rhode Island 86-79 as Jimmy Walker dominated with 38 points and strong ball control. Art Stephenson led Rhode Island with 26 points and 16 rebounds, but Providence built a 44-36 halftime lead and held off a late rally for their 11th win in 12 games.

Kingston R.I Jimmy Walker Providence Rhode Island Providence Press Walker Art Stephenson Steve Chubin Rams Jim Benedict Bill Blair Bill Lasher

Lawyers To Take Depositions From Braves Officials

Six Wisconsin lawyers will depose Braves president John McHale, chairman William Bartholomay, manager Bobby Bragan, and business manager Dick Cecil in an antitrust case over the team moving to Atlanta. The Wisconsin suit seeks an injunction to keep the Braves in Milwaukee, potentially delaying the 1966 season. Atlanta also seeks an injunction to keep the team in Atlanta. Tom Reynolds, a Chicago attorney and Braves owner, says Wisconsin lacks Braves assets or personnel, and predicts the Wisconsin judge will rule under law.

Atlanta, Ga Wisconsin Braves Atlanta Tom Reynolds Chicago John McHale Bobby Bragan Dick Cecil Milwaukee Reynolds Fulton County

Blacksmiths Refuse Fingerprinting at Florida Tracks

Blacksmiths at Florida race tracks refuse to be fingerprinted under the Florida Racing Commission order. Union president Tom Brady says the move targets workers only and amounts to discrimination. The commission plans to bar all unlicensed personnel at Hialeah Gulfstream and Tropical tracks starting Friday. 35 blacksmiths have been working unlicensed as their certification was denied for lack of prints.

Florida Miami Fla South Florida State Racing Commission Tom Brady Blacksmiths’ Union Sonnel Richard Kumble Hialeah Gulfstream Tropical

Bears At Charlottesville Avenue Beating By Lions

Basketball results show the Lions defeating the Bears in a notable matchup at Charlottesville Avenue. The listing includes multiple college and scholastic scores across a wide range of teams and venues, highlighting European and domestic college contests, with additional context on conference and nonconference play.

Bears Charlottesville Avenue

Bowling Results At Riverside Lanes Suburban League Summary

Bowling results from Riverside Lanes show numerous league matchups across diverse teams and scores. Notable figures include Pastry Shoppe 2-Pryor 213, RS Shops 2-Carl 383, Dan. Sandwich 4-Haymes 720, and Ladies Non Classic Freeze Const. 3-Godson 174, with high marks by 724.

Riverside Lanes Barkhouser Gee Putnam’s Hyde Godson W. Main B.S Wyatt

Burley Bears Stop Langston Lions 57 53 in Return Meet

Burley High Bears of Charlottesville edged Langston High Lions 57 53 to avenge a prior loss. Rodney Townes led Langston with 18 points. Leonard Stewart topped Burley with 23 as Burley built leads by halftime and prevailed in the final period. In the opener, Langston Jayvees beat the Bears 47 31. Friday Langston heads to Fieldale for a district test against Carver High.

Burley High Bears Charlottesville Langston High Lions Burley Bears Langston Dunbar High Poets Lynchburg Lions Rodney Townes Morrell James Leonard Stewart Jackson Carter Langston Jayvees Young Bears Willard Walker Beaves Burley Cubs Fieldale Carver High Langston Fo Ff tShurley Fo Ff James Brown Townes Johnson Stewart Peters Zrater Ferrel Nichols GI Oo Harris Oalender W.selfries J Mitchell Cece Eea Ee

Detroit Defeats Port Huron 4-1 in Exhibition Game

Ted Lindsay scored in his brief return from retirement as the Detroit Red Wings beat Port Huron Flags 4-1. Floyd Smith opened scoring for Detroit, with Lindsay tallying at 17 02 of the second period assisted by Norm Ullman and Doug Barkley. The Flags equalized at 15 20 on Bill Lecaine’s goal with Golembrowsky and Mavety assisting.

Port Huron Mich Ted Lindsay Detroit Red Wings Port Huron Flags Lindsay Bob Sneddon Norm Ullman Doug Barkley Red Wings National Hockey League Floyd Smith Ullman Bryan Watson International Hockey League Bill Lecaine IHL Frank Golembrowsky Larry Mavety

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