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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1968

Page

3

Cards 71 Friday For 141 Total After Two Rounds

After two rounds the score shows Cards 71 and an overall total of 141. The event focus centers on the performance and placement of players as teams accumulate points through plays. No further details are provided in the fragment.

Crosby Golf Tourney Leads With Spyglass Round Drama

In Pebble Beach, Crosby Tourney action features a tight pro field and amateur teams as John Bryce Potts shoots 71 to share early lead at Spyglass Hill. Nicklaus and other stars contend amid tough greens, wind, and rain forecasts for the weekend rounds at Cypress, Spyglass, and Pebble Beach.

Associated Fress LE Beach Calif Erole Beach Pebble Beach Eaceenter Spyglass Hill Dehnry Pont Bink Saic John Bryce Geviinele Pott Fetsk Wiiaway Ding Fyeay T&t Old Crosby Ric Brown Howie vJohns Pott Nicklaus Hyoe Il Ge Arnolgesimer Seon Richmond Wil Ray Floyd Ton Jackin ii Redvers Lou Graham Aingarraser Jack Nicklaus Wan William and Mary Williams Burg Wee Elis J Raeny WEE Dave Hills Rick Martine Larry ‘Wood Bitty Mexwell Gould Serby Ericks Cole Pausiass Git Ezinicki Francisca Lope Billy Casper Crosby Gay Brewer Jr Bruce Devlin Easmnsesen Mike Fetchick Zamienarle Devlin Casper John Lose Hn Batok Prank Boynton Petch Jerry Pincick Breeier Scully McBeath Cypress Point Qeorge Owenayner Gene Littler Hick Lorn Frank Wharton Akron Morty Fleckman Bott Frederick Virginia State St. Paul’s Elizabeth Bill City Hampton Intitute Tennessee State Movioilk State Ohio Rich Mowles Frei Pebble Beach Call Virgil Shering Seoree Ergatyrill New York City Bing Crosby Ournament Porsherril Beard van Gerd Fetchick-Seaver Nh Re Jacobs Brown-weine Arena Spyslass Satur Scimancaln Sroday ilevens-Murray Spyglass ABC Louisiana State University Broadwater Beach Miss Francisco Lopez California Crosby

Tall Mothers Likely To Bear Top Athletes

Iowa City report by University of Iowa researchers Ralph Miller and Dr. Hans Zellweger suggests tall mothers pass athletic ability to their sons. They find a mother’s height and growth-promoting genes influence a son’s height and potential sports talent more than a father’s. The researchers note few tallest athletes have extra chromosomes, and athletic promise may hinge on maternal lineage and family sports interest.

Iowa City Miller Dr. Zellweger J Miller Alec

Hargrave Military Academy Defeats Augusta M A 86 68

Hargrave Military Academy Tigers resume play after a holiday break and beat Augusta M A 86 to 68 in a Military School League game. Grieg Fletcher led HMA with 20 points, Steve Basis 18, Jack Weisert 15, and Kelly Ritter 13. HMA top rebounder was Steve Bingham with 14. AMA leader was Stan Bane with 34 points.

Hargrave Military Academy Tigers Augusta M.A Grieg Fletcher Steve Basis Jack Weisert Kelly Ritter Steve Bingham HMA Stan Bane Vaners A.M.A Tom Bardin FL M.A Carolina M.A Fork Union M.A Ama Bane Ritter Bardin Basil Hodges Walsert Jenkins J Fletcher Trent Bingham Burton Johnson Lawrence C'Gea Sarlint S&ugusta Dargrave

Three Skaters Break 500 Meter Record at Trials

At Milwaukee Wisconsin Exposition Center trials three skaters Blatchford, Gray and McDermott all ran the 500 meters under 41.2 seconds to surpass the previous mark set by Passerrella. Wurster equalled the old record in another Friday run.

Milwaukee Wis Wisconsin Exposition Center Neil Blatchford Northbrook Ill Tom Gray Minneapolis Terry McDermott Birmingham Mich Mike Passerrella Chicago Blatchford John Wurster Ballston Spa

Jim Robinson Tops Nation In Scoring Lead

Jim Robinson of Rochester Tech leads NCAA scoring with a 34.3 point per game average across six contests. The New York AP report notes other leaders in free throw, rebounding and field goal accuracy, plus new team leaders in free throw accuracy, scoring margin, and fewest fouls.

NEW York Jim Robinson Rochester N.Y Tech Robinson Willie Scott Alabama State jJonn Tunka Kenyon Tat OM TE Davis Virgina Union Rf Y Eppenhimer Susquehanna Johnnie Allen Bethune Cookman Alex Boyd Nevada Kenn Hall Westminster Utah National Gary Nelson Fitchburg State Mass Oscar Smith Elizabeth City N.C Robert Dandridge Norfolk State Rochester Tech Western N.E. Mass Ashland Ohio

Controversial Wimbledon Open debate fuels ILTF pressure

In Chicago and Philadelphia reports, USLTA president Robert J. Kelleher weighs open Wimbledon for pros amid ILTF resistance. Open tennis may reshape amateur professional lines, with meetings set Jan 30 to Feb 3 and July ILTF action possible.

Jerry Liska Associated Press Chicago England Robert J. Kelleher United States Lawn Tennis Association ILTF Uslta Af Formalj USSTA Sweden al Éctraordngary Tate Kellener USLTA Saal Kelleher Los Angeles U.S LaMar Hunt Dave Dixon Kansas City George McCall

Yastrzemski Crowned Sultan of Swat at Baltimore banquet

Carl Yastrzemski, Boston Red Sox left fielder and 1967 AL MVP and batting champion, received the Babe Ruth Sultan of Swat crown at the 18th Tops in Sports banquet in Baltimore. Medwick received the retroactive Ruth crown. Brooks Robinson earned another Gold Glove plaque. Dick Williams was manager of the year with Jim Lonborg noted for his ski injury.

Baltimore Carl Yastrzemski Boston Red Sox Babe Ruth Sultan of Swat Yastrzemski Maryland Professional Baseball Players Association Joe “Ducky Medwick St. Louis Cardinals Gasthouse Gang Brooks Robinson Baltimore /Orioles Dick Williams Red Sox Jim Lonborg Tom Phoebus Baltimore Orioles Jim Spencer California Angels Maryland Eddie Weidner Charley Eckman Fritz Brunner

Rustburg Dominates Brookville 66-56 In District 4 Test

Rustburg led Brookville 7-4 after the first period and 34-17 at halftime en route to a 66-56 victory. Tom Moore scored a game high 29 points for Rustburg while Gary White led Brookville with 22. Rustburg next plays Staunton River Saturday night.

Rustburg Brookville Devils Tommy Moore Gary White Rustbury Staunton River William Campbell Appomattox Alderson Brown Stinnette Synder Waite Martin Shackleford Awwie Inge Fy lHanking Fesganr Avotts Fessany Jas Cardwell Carwile

McCulloch Wins Again at Inaugural Invitational Track Meet

Earl McCulloch, Southern California, won the 60 yard high hurdles in seven seconds at the Catholic Youth Organization sponsored Inaugural Invitational in Washington DC. He also ran a 7.2 in the 60 yard hurdles heat, topping rivals including Leon Coleman and Ery Hall. Rick Urbina won the 880 yard run, and Mamie Rawlings took the women's 60 yard low hurdles. Frank Saier won the high jump, with notable absence by Joun Thomas due to a muscle pull.

Tom Seppy Associated Press Washington Fap Earl McCulloch Southern California University Catholic Youth Organization D.C National Guard Armory McCullocch San Francisco McCulloch Southern California Matloch Leon Coleman Rosbury Mass Ery Hall Villanova Ralph Boston Roger Neiswinder Knoxville Boston Rick Urbina Washington, D.C Larry’ Kelly Tennessee James Nesbitt Central Michigan University Hardy McAlaney Charley Mays Grand Street Boys Jim Miller D.C. Gazelle Mamie Rawlings Mayor Daley Youth Foundation Carol Thompson Ann Poulos Delaware T.C Frank Saier Florida University Joun ‘Thomas Ron Jordan University of Florida Marvin Gunn Howard University

Added 50 000 Dollar San Carlos Handicap At Santa Anita

The 50 000 dollar added San Carlos Handicap at Santa Anita features Kissin George ridden by Bill Shoemaker with Suteki and others in a seven furlong sprint. The race offers a total purse of 58 650 with 34 159 to the winner as Kissin George eyes his 10th win in 11 starts while Tumble Wind and Suteki are among the rivals. UCLA quarterback Gary Beban and James J. Rowley will be honored at the Touchdown Club awards banquet with Beban receiving the Walter Camp Memorial trophy and Rowley the Mr Sam award for government service to sports.

Arcadia Calif John Sellers Kissin Bill Shoemaker George Suteki Palos Verdes Zelding Bill Ma Hedevar Damascus San Carlos Walter Blum Santa Anita Kissin’ George Tumble Wind Quicken Tree Poona Klan Postage Mahomey Mahorney and Suzeki Llangollen Rock Springs Washington UCLA Gary Beban James J. Rowley Secret Service Touchdown Club Beban Walter Camp Rowley Sam

Bill Sterett Picked To Drive Miss Budweiser

Bill Sterett of Owensboro Kentucky will pilot the Miss Budweiser after Seattle sponsor withdrawal. The car, first automobile engined hydro to challenge airplane powered hydros, finished second to Bardahl last season. Sterett, injured last July, returned to driving recently in Miami. Don Wilson and Mike Thomas both died in Budweiser related racing incidents prior years.

Seattle Wash Bill Sterett Owensboro Chrysler

Celtics Wallop Pistons 148-126 in big scoring night

Boston rolled to 148-126 victory over Detroit as Bailey Howell Sam Jones Tom Sanders and John Havlicek combined for 101 points. Howell 28 Jones 26 Sanders 25 Havlicek 22 led a 77 point first half and a decisive 18-1 run in the fourth quarter sealed the win.

Boston Bailey Howell Sam Jones Tom Sanders John Havlicek Boston Celtics National Basketball Association Detroit Pistons Howell Jones Sanders Havylicek Celtics Pistons Havlicek Detroit G Wehre Sandrs Russel Graham Walker Td Thacker Discher G Haycex Cheaper Nelson Patirsa Warsche Waite Py Pat Berit Os

Fight Sparks Hawks To 111-89 NBA Triumph

St Louis Hawks upset the San Diego Rockets 111 to 89 after a third quarter fight between Bill Bridges and Dave Gambee. Zelmo Beaty led with 26 points as Wilkens scored 23 and the Hawks pulled away in the fourth quarter. San Diego’s John Black and teammates matched late, but St Louis maintained the lead and control through the final period.

Scott Earl Monroe Neare i Associated Press ST. Louis Bill Bridges Dave Gambee St. Louis Hawks San Diego Rockets National Basketball Association Gambee San Diego Liber Hawks Zelmo Beaty Wilkens Hiss John Black San Die Thasiaiel Sebee Rockets Black Louis Bissk Sy Iz Gambee Davis T Jones Lehman A Kimbatt Aniner Kofts Stras Mgiklid Ssnyder Riley Otrmin Williams Owilkens St Bouls Seer Cilego Earl

Bowling Results at Riverside Lanes No. 7 Dr Pepper Dr Giles

The blind bowling results list multiple teams and scores from Al Riverside Lanes. Dr Giles posted 137 for team Dr Pepper while other squads such as Pin Pickers Ball Shooters and Sharpshooters show varied totals. The event features teams like Morris, Wilson, Farthing, Burnette and Prutt with final tallies noted, including $8 prize entries and rolling steM stats.

al Riverside Dr Pepper Giles Dr. Pepper Calvin Wilson Morris MecLavani Wis Farthing Prultt

Bad Weather Delays Most Area Cage Games Last Night

Winter weather halted Friday night basketball across Western District and District 4. Many contests were postponed or canceled due to snow and icy roads. In existing play Campbell County Rustburg defeated Addison in overtime, Franklin County beat Martinsville, and other area games were rescheduled or called off with decisions expected today.

Danville GWHS South Boston Halifax County Langston Roattoke Addison Lions Martinsville Campbell County Frie Drewry Mason Forehead N.C Fieldaletollinsville Bassett Nelson County Amherst Altavista Dan River Gretna Staunton River Tunstall Chatham Rustburg Franklin County Wiliam Campbell County Appomattox

Wayne Causey Joins Independence Chamber of Commerce

Wayne Causey, veteran infielder for the Chicago White Sox, was named to handle membership and public relations for the Independence Chamber of Commerce. The 10-year major league veteran will start Monday and serve until February 16 before reporting to spring training. He and his family reside in Independence.

Independence Wayne Causey Iis Chicago White Sox Independence Chamber of Commerce Causey White Sox Kansas City Athletics Chicago

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