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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1968

Page

2

Five Members Of Wolfpack Score In Double Figures

NC State powered past Jacksonville University 69 to 52 as five Wolfpack players reached double digits. Dick Bracher led with 16 points while NC State built a second half lead after a 27 25 halftime. Jacksonville shot 28 percent and 64 percent from the line, with NC State at 57 percent shooting. Attendance 1,500.

Tacksonville Fla Dick Bracher Worth Garatina O States Wolfpack Jacksonville University Dolphins Alf Wrete Hart Wolfpack N&. State Jacksonville State Dolphins N.C. State Jackson VI Bracher Nate Mazreds Hawkins Bénbch Purvis Serdick Teham Kretzer Verney Asing Oy Kruer Yoo Williford Smith Treece Stale Jacksonville A

Twelve More British Tracks Reopen Monday

London reports twelve additional British horse racing tracks reopened Monday as the foot and mouth outbreak shows signs of abating. The Agriculture Ministry lifted the ban on these venues while tracks in affected areas remain closed. Total reopenings reach 24 tracks by February 1, with major venues like Epsom still closed. Basil Engholm, permanent secretary to the Agriculture Ministry, said officials would reconvene in two years to review the situation.

London Agriculture Ministry Britain Epsom Basil Engholm

Basketball Scores From Averett and Various Games

Basketball results from Averett Cottere and Westover Hills venues show varied scores with players like Chandler Marcia Leaane Tucker and J Kidd contributing. Top lineups include Pistons 15 and Rebels 14, while Kentucky 100 defeated RP disna and Houston 104 topped college matchups.

Averett Cottere Ta Wepawarr Pistons Chandler & Marcia Leaane Tucker Aftiatt Egwier Seis Chips Carson Recreation Center Rebels Siton Pasketbal Westover Hills Mtemize Shelton Stokesland Meth Pasearch Alten J. Kidd Merchant Williams Kentucky New Jersey Houston Charleston Nortel Ee. A Anya State Boston Pueitier Carolina Piedmont Missiasioni Alabama Ohio St Georgia Tennessee Michigan Ball Lincoln Memorial Srascuhimay Florida Rae Aoe Lenoir Chi Yios Unidsor Cinginnati Mefnnlis E. Carolina W. Va Wheeling Col King Ig Milligan Texas Southern Prairie View M. C. State Jacksonville Stuart Hardin-Reynolds Franklin Sounty Near Narrows Galax

Gene Cronin Promoted to Assistant GM by Falcons

Gene Cronin, director of player personnel, is promoted to assistant general manager for the Atlanta Falcons. Tom Braatz, 33, will take charge of the Falcons scouting operation. Cronin played at the College of the Pacific and in the NFL with Detroit Washington and Dallas. Braatz played at DePaul University and with the Redskins Cowboys.

Atlanta, Ga Atlanta Falcons Gene Cronin Cronin Tom Braatz Falcons College of the Pacific Ion Ands Detroit Washington Dallas Detroit Lions Blaatz Decospititter University Milwaukee Washington Red Dallas Cowboys

Bengals Acquire End Andre White From Denver Monday

The Cincinnati Bengals announced the acquisition of tight end Andre White from the Denver Broncos for an undisclosed draft choice. Bengals' General Manager Paul E. Brown cited a shortage of good college tight ends and noted White, 25, is 6-3 and 225 pounds from Florida A&M, who had five receptions for 87 yards in his first NFL season.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Bengals American Football League Andre White Denver Broncos Bengals Paul E. Brown White Bo Poole Houston Obilers Florida A & M Broncos

Sixth Ranked Volf Drub Cats 87-59 in Knoxville

Tennessee defeated Kentucky 127 at home, extending its winning streak to five and tying LSU for the SEC lead. Bobby Croft scored 20, Bill Hann 13, Bill Justus 18 for the Vols while Kentucky’s Mike Casey had 12 and Cff Berger 10 as Kentucky trailed 37-28 at halftime before a 24-0 Tennessee surge after the break.

Tennessee Vols Louisiana State Kentucky New York City College of New York Cats Volunteers Bobby Croft Bill Hann Croft Hamilton Ontario Bill Justus Hann Mike Casey Cff Berger Casey Berger

Rangers Call Up Tkaczuk From Farm Team

The New York Rangers called up Walt Tkaczuk a center from Kitchener of the Ontario Hockey Association. At 19 he led junior players in the organization with 22 goals and 26 assists. He can play five pro games without losing amateur status, starting likely Wednesday against the Boston Bruins.

NEW York New York Rangers Walt Tkaczuk Kitchener Ontario Hockey Association National Hockey League Tkaczuk Boston Bruins Bernie Geoffrion Larry Jeffrey Bruins Rangers

Lakers Awarded Pistons No 1 Draft Choice

The NBA arbitration panel ruled the Pistons must give the Lakers Detroit’s No 1 pick in the 1968 draft after LaRusso refused to report to Detroit and was later sold to San Francisco. The ruling upheld by a review committee, with Pistons planning further appeals amid owner absences and management disputes. The league also awarded the 1971 All Star game to San Diego and 1972 to Los Angeles.

NEW York Los Angeles Lakers Detroit National Basketball Association NBA Rudy, LaRusso Pistons Los Angeles Larusso Lakers San Francisco LaRussa NBA Board of Governors Cincinnati Philadelphia Boston St. Louis Chicago Fred Zallner Zallner Board of Governors Edwie Coil Ned Irish New York Knicks la Ibusco San Tess Baltimore

Don Heatley Fights 32 Hour Marlin Battle Off Mayor Island

Auckland based lawyer Don Heatley endured a protracted game fishing duel over 32 hours with a suspected Black Marlin. The struggle began Sunday at 3:20 p.m. as Heatley hooked the fish off Mayor Island and dragged a 40 foot launch 30 miles beyond the Alderman Islands. Five times he drew the fish to within 20 yards, each time the marlin dived back. At 1:20 a.m. Monday the line finally snapped.

Auckland New Zealandia Don Heatley Heatley Mayor Island Alderman Islands

Houston Cougars First Ranked After Upset of UCLA

Houston coach Guy Lewis and his players voiced thrilled disbelief after the Cougars rose to No. 1 in the AP poll following a 71-69 upset of No. 1 UCLA in the Astrodome. The win snapped UCLA’s 47 game streak, and Houston, 18 game win streak, now faces Lamar Tech while eyeing NCAA playoff momentum.

Houston T Guy Lewis Cougars UCLA Astrodome Bruins Associated Press College Lewis Los Angeles John Wooden

Bruins Lose Streak Tests UCLA In Houston Comeback

UCLA coach John Wooden says the Houston defeat ends a 47 game run but will make the Bruins stronger. He credits guards Lucius Allen and Mike Warren and notes Lew Alcindor will miss part of the eye treatment but is expected to play this weekend against Holy Cross and Boston College in New York City.

Wooden University of San Francisco Bill Russell Woodn Lucius Allen Mike Warren Edgar Lacey Lew Alcindor Bram Venier UCLA Lew Jules Stein Alcindor Bruins Holy Cross Boston College New York City Houston

West All Star Hope Hinged by Two Missing Warriors

Two Warriors out with injuries or absence weaken the West as they seek a second straight All Star win at Madison Square Garden. Rick Barry and Nate Thurmond are sidelined, leaving Clyde Lee and Zelmo Beaty to handle rebounding against a deep East front line led by Chamberlain Russell Reed and Havlicek. The game, coached by Alex Hannum for the East and Bill Sharman for the West, airs on ABC at 8 30 p.m. EST from the Garden’s final staged event before its replacement.

ED Schuyler Associated Press NEW York San Francisco Warriors Madison Square Garden Warrior Rick Barry Wwourt Acuuo Jumbdeg Itom Sac Francisco Oakland American Basketball Association Lee Zelmo Beaty St. Louis Giants Wilt Chamberlain Philadelphia Bill Russell Boston Willis Reed Grean Jény Lu Ring Dave DeBusschere Detroit John Havlicek Sam Jones Hal Greer Dick Barnett Gus Johnson Idaalimore Elgin Baylor Jerry West Archie Clark Los Angeles Bill Bridges Len Wilkens Fast

Heat Wave Delays Bobsled Training At French Resort

Olympic officials warned that an unseasonal heat wave could push back training for the two man bobsled event at Alpe d Huez north of Grenoble. Track ice warm temps hinder proper hardening, likely postponing practice runs ahead of the February 7 start. Teams from Great Britain, Spain, West Germany, the United States, Italy, Canada and others face limited track time as safety checks proceed.

France Piero DE Garzarolli Alpe D'Huez Olympic Grenoble Marcel Watelet Switzerland Romania Austria Japan Erwin Thaler Austin Tony Nash Italy Eugenio International Great Britain Spain West Germany United States Canada Wranra Quwadar

Rutgers official Germann named Columbia athletic director

Kenneth G. Germann, 46, formerly assistant athletic director at Rutgers University since 1961, was promoted to director of physical education and inter collegiate athletics at Columbia University. He succeeds Ralph J. Furey who retires after 25 years. The effective date is July 1.

German NEW York Ia Kenneth G. Germann Rutgers University Columbia University Germann Ralph J. Furey

Pilic Headlines World of Tennis Exhibition in Sydney

Nicola Pilic, former Yugoslav amateur star, stands out in his first pro event on the World of Tennis show. He defeats Pierre Barthas for 71 under VASS scoring, earning 1,200 Australian dollars. Earlier, he beat Earl Buchholz as two-game points rise his final chances. Eight-player team formed by promoters Dixon and Hunt includes Roche, Newcombe, Ralston and Taylor. Final set for Thursday.

Sydney Australia Nicola Pilic Pilic Pierre Barthas VASS Earl Buchholz St. Louis van Alen Buchholz Cliff Dryssdale Dave Dixon Lamar Hunt Tony Roche

Colonels top Pacers for first time this season

Kentucky Colonels beat Indiana Pacers 100 to 95 in a Monday night tilt. Darel Carrier led with 33 points, Randy Mahaffey added 19, while Oliver led Indiana with 19. Attendance was 4,027 as the Colonels snapped five straight losses in the series.

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Beban and Unitas Awarded by Maxwell Club

Gary Beban UCLA quarterback wins outstanding college player of 1967 as Maxwell Football Club honors him in Philadelphia. Johnny Unitas of the Baltimore Colts repeats as outstanding professional player of the past season, the award’s third-time recipient.

Philadelphia Gary Beban UCLA Maxwell Football Club Maxwell Club Johnny Unitas National Football League Baltimore Colts Unitas Behan J. D. Morgan Tommy Prothro Prothra Frank Tiny) Maxwell

17-Year-Old Tom Hedrich Delivers 834 Series

Tom Hedrich, a 17-year-old bowler from Tomah Wisconsin, rolled an 834 series including a perfect 300, after a 254 opening and 10 consecutive strikes to finish with 22 strikes in oven bowling at Vlasek Lanes. He is a high school senior with a 205 local youth league average.

Tomah Wis Tom Hedrich Vlasek Lanes Hedrick Tom Wisconsin Bowling Proprietors Minnesota Big Esa Hye Kentucky Beyer Houston Beauits Kentucky Intiana New Jersey Lycuster James Houston Oakla Dallas New Orleans Eyisiog Bells Clinton Ren Maven Johnstown Long Islands New Jersey Syracuse Greensboro Charlotte Nashville Florida CUBS NEW York Chicago Ron Swoboda York Mets Swoboda Dick Calmus

Said Recovers From Injuries In Bobsled Spill

Bob Said of Dorchester Vermont recovering from a spill at the European Four man Championships in Zurich Switzerland. He suffered a broken nose facial cuts and concussion but is not in danger. Teammates David Dunn Bob Crowley and Philip Duprey have recovered from minor injuries and did not practice.

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