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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1968

Page

3

Visiting Wolverines Boast Unbeaten 9-0 At GWHS Tonight

Andrew Lewis High Wolverines of Salem bring a 9-0 mark to Western District 1-A action against GWHS Cardinals. The rivalry follows a previous 80-55 Wolverines win, with Davis McCray leading the guests and Kardinals seeking slowing tactics and strong shots tonight.

Gwhs Cardinals Andrew Lewis High Wolverines Salem Andrew Lewis Wolverines Ben Kendall Redbirds Kendall Davis McCray Roanoke Genheimer Willard Hammersley Givens Harry Whitt Cardinal Ted Wiseman Steve Smoral Maynard Reynolds Howard Dunn Rick Kendall Cardinals South Boston Halifax County High Blue Comets

Hawks Edge Bullets 119 116 In Greensboro

Lenny Wilkens sealed a 119 to 116 Hawks win over Baltimore at Greensboro Coliseum with a driving layup and two free throws after a late steal. Zelmo Beaty led St. Louis with 35 points, while Willis Reed and others contributed. Earl Monroe led Baltimore with 26 points. Attendance 4,392. Autrans Opens Olympic Village as Games Approach. Francois Missoffe presides over opening ceremony.

Greensboro N.C Lenny Wilkens St. Louis Hawks National Basketball Association Baltimore Greensboro Coliseum Wilkens Hawks Zelmo Beaty St. Louis Ohl Bullets Earry Monroe Ellis A Beaty Johnson Bridges A Loughry Caldwell Maning Hudson Marin ID Lehman Monroe Sitas Snyder Scott B I Be Tienees Louis

Beckert Signs 1968 Cubs Contract After Strikeout Leader Season

Chicago Cubs second baseman Glenn Beckert signed his 1968 contract Thursday as the 12th Cub signee. Beckert, who led the league in fewest strikeouts for the second straight season, whiffed only 25 times last year in limited at bats. The report also includes dense stockyard and market data from Chicago.

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Marr Baxter and Howie Johnson Lead Kaiser Open

Dave Marr Rex Baxter and Howie Johnson opened the Kaiser Open with four under par 68s at Silverado North as frost delayed play and darkness halted the first round. Don January Jacki Cupit and Ted Makalena joined the early lead pack, while Palmer Pott Casper and Floyd lurked nearby, with 146 players halted and 90 minutes lost to frost before resuming Friday.

Dave Marr Rex Baxter Howie Johnson Silverdade County Club Don January Jackie Cupit Ted Makaleta Burt Greene Jim Weichers Arnold Palmer Crosby Johnny Pott Billy Casper Ray Floyd Harvie Ward Gay Brewer Baxter Marr Johnson Silverado Phoenix Tucson Jack Stevenson Associated Press Napa Calif Frost Isin Tory Ifentar Asin Mag Houston Tex Litchfield Park Ariz Palm Springs Howie Jack Burke Jr Tommy Bolt Scone Call Thursd Ha Kainer Interna Gale Ter Fiensteedt Éorge Kevan Leeeiner Stan Thirsk Tom

Royals Edge Past Rockets By 126 120 Charted Victory

In Cleveland the Cincinnati Royals edged the San Diego Rockets 129 126 as Oscar Hiubertson scored a late field goal and foul shot. Robertson led Cincinnati with a key late jumper and free throw to seal the fifth straight win. Don Kojis topped San Diego with 34 points and Jerry Lucas hauled in 26 rebounds.

Cleveland Oscar Hiubertson Cincinnati Royals National Basketball Association San Diego Robertson Roya Rockets Dave Gambee Jon McGlocklin John Block Don Kojis Jerry Lucas Cincinnati Royals Man Diego Baranzi Hairston Lucas I Finke Roblin Gambee Smith Kimball Wesley Kalle Ya Redvers I Mgikiin iMiame Wyatts Cincinnati _ s Attandance

Brundage Warns Government Over Olympic Team Fate

Avery Brundage warned that government involvement in the AAU NCAA sports dispute could jeopardize the entire American Olympic team. He noted threats of anti trust action by colleges and reflected on past settlements while stressing independent amateur federations should select teams. Senator Griffin announced a bill for an athletes Bill of Rights.

Will Grimsley NEW York U.S Avery Brundage AAU Robert P. Griffin R.-Mich Brundage Internationals Olympic Committee Excel aVa Gaunt Tecelvas Taraal Swimming Federation IOC I Amateur Athletic Tinian Imotinaat Solisolate Athletic Association Boycotis Flere Agreln Senate Humphrey

Brundage Warns Against Government Interference

IOC chief Brundage declares that government meddling threatens sport and cautions against state private funding events. He cites France offering officials to the French Olympic Committee, argues AAU remains an amateur standard, and criticizes college scholarships linked to athletics amid a Bogota offer for a $5000 sport scholarship.

Tim Wood Leads U.S. Figure Skating Championship Trials

Tim Wood, a pre-law student from Broomfield Hills Michigan and sophomore at John Carroll University, led the men's singles after compulsory figures with 75.79 points, while Scott Allen and Gary Visconti trailed closely. Patti Miller headed the novice women with 58.44, as the event also selects Olympic and World Team members. Wood, coached by Ronnie Baker, commented he felt his best skating yet and faced a tight field that could realign after the free skate.

Ralph Bernatain Philadelphia Tim Wood Broomfield Hills Mich U.S Spectru Scquareld Wood John Carroll University Cleveland Scott Allen Gary Visconti Wood Allen Viscont Patti Miller Denver Colo Pegeen Naughton Copiague N.C Audrey King Washington D.C Visconti Detroit ‘Skating Club Uncle Sams Grenoble France America Switzerland Ronnie Baker Liverpool England Detroit Skating Club Buffalo N.Y Harvard University Wayne State University Us, Naval Reserve Grosse Point Isle Naval Air Station Navy

Lions Edge Bedford Cagemen in Rough Matchup

In a hard fought league game, the Lions secure a slight margin over Bedford as key players from Danville Amuetme Wilson 177 and Yanceyville Drug-Foster 22 contribute scoring. Final tally shows the Lions narrowly ahead, with Cox Farras Arherican-8 and Shatterty-191 among listed contributors for both sides.

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Langston Lions edge Susie Gibson in district clash

Langston High School Lions host Susie Gibson High of Bedford in a Western District game after a weather pause. The team, led by starters Larry Jones Marion Walters Fred Price Willard Walker and James Barber, aims to boost its record before visiting Gretna to meet Northside High Bobcats, a stern test after edging Gretna 61 59 in overtime earlier.

Langston High Lions Susie Gibson Bedford Gretna Northside High Bobcats Langston Bobcats Larry Jones Marion Walters Fred Price Willard Walker James Barber Aake

GWHS Matmen Rout Jefferson By 47-3 In Western District Meet

GWHS wrestling routed Jefferson Sr High 47-3 with Armstrong earning the sole visitor win at 138 pounds. The Cardinals swept all other weights as 95 McDonald pinned, 103 Thompson pinned, and Gentry won by forfeit among others. GWHS improves to 5-1-1 overall.

Jefferson GWHS Jefferson Sr. High Magicians Roanoke Armstrong Cardinals Patrick Heady Patriots Pats Tteam H.M.A McDonald Secrest H Thompson A. Church Tarey Dean

Roxboro Freshmen Edge Young Gan in Late Free Throws

Roxboro freshmen defeated GWHS freshmen 60 to 59 after a final buzzer foul led to one and one free throws. GW scoring included Robert Bridgeforth 16 and Ray Womack 14, while Rockets Stonebreaker led the Cards with 19 as Coltren and Carver added 16 and 10. Next game is Tuesday at 4 p.m. versus HMA freshmen.

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Transylvania Upsets St Louis in Close Shootout

Transylvania edges Stic Scenes Eatesinte 97 62 in a tense game with balanced scoring. Chel picture co 62 and St. Fel a3 everina 44 are listed among the noisy box scores, while references to Dryden and Mor ge ilo nares 62 reflect OCR garble rather than clear outcomes.

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