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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1966

Page

5

GW High School tops Halifax County in thrilling overtime

Johnny Hamlin led GW High with 16 points as the Cardinals edged Halifax County 60 58 in overtime. Steve Gaddy and Johnson added nine each for GW while Kenny Hinton Bennett Hoy and Hoy led Halifax with 15 12 and 11 points respectively. The game featured multiple ties and late drama with free throws deciding the final minutes.

GWHS Halifax County Johnny Yamtin Cardinals Big Guy Johnson Steve Gaddy Blue Comets Kenny Hinton Butch’ Bennett Tommy Hoy Wayne Cook Paul Siddle Cook Siddle Jead Comets Willeford Hoy Gaddy David Compton Compton Jayvees Camels

Bassett Downs Chatham Cagers By 68-57 Count

Bassett High Bengals defeat Chatham High Cavaliers 68 to 57 in a non conference game. Kilby led Bassett with 28 points while Harper scored 24 for Chatham. Scoring by quarter and full box scores are listed with point totals for each player.

Bassett High Bengals Piedmont Chatham High Cavaliers Jim Harper Chatham Collins Kilby Bengals Wright Jones Harper Floyd Shields Hyler Bassett Cassidy K B. Wood Carter Smith Ramsey R. Wood

Dan River Defeats Altavista 42 37 In District Basketball

The Dan River Wildcats outlasted the Altavista Colonels 42 to 37 in a defensive district clash. Lee Noell scored 20 for Dan River while Billy Trogdon led Altavista with 11. Dan River moves to 3-6, Altavista to 4-4.

Dan River High Wildcats Altavista Colonels Altavista Dan River Wildcats Colonels Cats Lee Noell Billy Trogdon Brandon Noell Moorefield Slate Foster Chattin Philpot Trogdon Newman Dalton Ir. Dalton Hubbard

Chowan Tops Danville Tech 97 77 Behind Early Press

Chowan College used a full court press to build a big early lead and defeat Danville Tech 97 77 in a Cavalier Tar Heel Conference game at Murfreesboro. Bill Sullivan and Chris Felts led Chowan with 23 and 21 points while William Gunter and Bill Vaughan each scored 21 for DTI. Bruce Burnette was limited to 13 points amid early foul trouble. Ted McPherson signed as a free agent with the Houston Oilers of the AFL.

Murfreesboro Chowan College Danville Tech Braves Knights Chowan Bill Sullivan Chris Felts Felts William Gunter Bill Vaughan Bruce Burnette Fred Butler

Bondeson Takes 2 Stroke Lead At San Diego Open

Paul Bondeson fired a 6 under par 65 to seize a one stroke edge at the San Diego Open after 36 holes. The Palm Springs pro stands at 132 with Chris Blocker and Don January close behind.

San Diego Calif Iaul Bondeson A Diego Chris Blocker Sateen Anua Charles Coodyers Asses Harald Knoec Hemi Eeeeny Mason Mike Souchak Sette Ever Eeaye Om Weiskopt Ommy Aaron Oe Casper Straham Phil Rodgers Wes Evis’ Jr Ee Es Dave Hin Wee Enews Beek Charlie Sifford Ean Efram Reneeee Jay Dolantte Om Ae Rae Bees Wee Eee Bob Zimmerman Taeeee Dick Mayer Babe Hiskey Frank Wharton Jack McGowan Ray Floyd Rick Lytle Weemneee Dick Crawford Ve Eee Miller Barber Ten Chi Rodriguez Wene Eneen Courtney Oer Ereny Paul Bondeson Palm Springs Stardust Country Club Blocker Jal N.M Tommy Aaron Don January Charles Coody Harold Kneece Aaron Casper Jr

Bullets Edge Hawks 121-119 in St Louis NBA clash

Baltimore Bullets defeat the St Louis Hawks 121-119 as Kevin Loughery scores 30 points aided by Don Ohl's 28. Loughery seals win with two late free throws eight seconds remaining after a tight comeback by St Louis who miss a final shot by Bill Bridges. Beaty leads Hawks with 35 points in a tough loss.

ST. Louis Kevin Loughery Baltimore Bullets St. Luis’ Hawks National Basketball Association Hawks Loughery Bill Bridges Don Ohl Ohl Baltimore Zelmo Beaty St.urs Baltimore ST. Louis GFT Howell Beaty Yes Loug Guerin Ferry Witk’ns Barnes W'shram Hagan Johnson Caldwell Thorn Egan St Louis Ttt

Recreation Basketball Scores at Center

In a girls league at the recreation center the 8th grade teams Church Schoolfield Meth Moore and DeHart faced Arlington Williams and Datton with Brethren teams also noted. Junior girls saw Yellow Birds versus Blue Birds and Red Birds against Black Birds with final counts indicating close matchups and decisive wins.

Recreation Center Schoolfield Meth Moore Brethern DeHart

Pro Football Western East battle ends season Sunday

Quarterback Frank Ryan leads the East in the NFL Pro Bowl against the West on Sunday in the final 1960s era clash. John Brodie starts for the West with Ken Willard and Gale Sayers as backs and four Packers on defense, while Jimmy Brown Charley Taylor Gary Collins anchor the East backfield.

LOS Angeles Frank Ryan Cleveland Browns Dallas Cowboys San Francisco 49Ers Green Bay Baltimore Ryan San Francisco John Brodie Jimmy Brown Cleveland Charley Taylor Washington Gary Collins Ken Willard San’ Francisco Gale Sayers Chicago Jimmy Orr Balltimore Green Bay Packers Vince Lombardi Willie Davis Lee Roy Caffey Herb Adderley Willie Wood

Morrell James Tops Lion Scorer With 27 Points

Morrell James led the Lions with 27 points as top scorer in a high school basketball update. The wrapping list of scores highlights multiple college and high school teams with varied results across the circuit.

Morrell James Lion

Langston Jayvees Stay Unbeaten With 60-35 Win

Langston Jayvees stay unbeaten as Langston High Lions beat Carver 77 63 at Fieldale with Morrell James scoring 27 points and four Langston players in double figures. Townes suspended for disciplinary reasons. Jayvees won 60 35 in the junior game as Robert Logan Marion Walters and Willard Walker each had 14 points.

Langston High Lions Fieldale Tory Carver Morrell James Lions James Johnson R. Ferrell W. Jeffries Moore Martin Preston Hill Carver Langston Rodney Townes Howard Allen Townes Jayvee Langston Robert Logan Marion Walters Willard Walker Baby Lions Fred Price Carter Langston Fe Flesdale Fo Ff James Johnson Peters L.mitchell Patum Ferrel Hairston Jones Ohi OH Harris Fristan L.jeffries Norman WoJeffries iCrews J.mitchell

76ers Rally to Beat Celtics 112 100 in Nba Action

Wilt Chamberlain led with 37 points and 42 rebounds as the Philadelphia 76ers, aided by rookie Bill Cunningham with 24 points and 11 rebounds, rallied in the final period to defeat the Boston Celtics 112 to 100. The Celtics built early leads to mark the game, with attendance listed at 6,830.

76Ers Celtics Philadelphia Wilt Chamberlain Bill Cunningham Philadelphia 76Ers Boston Chamberlain Cunningham Wilt

Addison Edges N Northside 62-61 in TN loop thriller

Addison Bulldogs rally from 10-point halftime deficit to beat Northside of Gretna 62-61 at Roanoke. Bobcats led 61-60 with five seconds left before Welton tipped in winner as time expired. Warren 18 and Small 15 led Addison. Poindexter 24 headed Northside.

Roanoke Addison Bulldogs Northside Gretna Bobrats Bulldogs Bulldog Welton B. Warren L. Small Addison Bannister Pannel Bobcats Waverly Poindexter Lew Goggins Wayne Morrison Bobby Anderson Poindexter Goggins Morrison Anderson Myers Warren Adams Small

Riverside Bowling Results Chronicle

Riverside lanes hosted a Thursday midnight bowling results page listing teams and scores. Evens 183 and 182 led Misfits and Tas St Louis with 0 losses. Virginians 171 and Twins 186 posted solid scores. The event featured multiple leagues including Central Apparel Payroll and West End with notable scores like Collins 204 and Griffith 192.

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