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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1966

Page

3

Neilson leads Tigers past Fork Union with 34 points

Karl Neilson scored a season high 34 points and grabbed 22 rebounds as Hargrave Military Academy defeated Fork Union 93-67 in a Virginia Military School League game at Chatham. Mack McClung added 22 and Joe Penland 20 for HMA, which evened league record to 2-1 and improved to 7-5 overall. The Tigers host Greenbrier Military School February 1 in the last home game.

Karl Neilson Hargrave Tigers Fork Union Virginia Military School Chatham Neilson Blue Devils Mack McClung Joe Penland Dickie Smith HMA Hulon Watson Roy Henderson FUMA Joe Swift Mike Garrison Greenbrier Military School HMA Cagers Terday HMA Jayvees Fuma Blue Imps Eddie Josie Cubs Sullivan Garrison McClung iSmith Penland Henderson VbQuay Roberson Johnston Willams

Browns Thumb Surgery Delayed After Pro Bowl

Philadelphia Eagles halfback Timmy Brown will undergo surgery Wednesday to repair a ruptured tendon in his right thumb. He injured the thumb in the first quarter of the final NFL game of the season against Detroit. Surgery postponed until after the Pro Bowl.

Philadelphia Timmy Brown Eagles Detroit

Royals Rally Past Celtics 113-101 to Seize East Lead

Cincinnati Royals beat Boston 113-101 to take first place in the NBA Eastern Division. Oscar Robertson scored 35 with 10 assists, Jerry Lucas 32 rebounds, and Adrian Smith 24 points. Celtics, missing Willie Naulls Sander Havlicek, struggled all night as Boston shot 34 percent.

Cincinnati Ohio Cincinnati Royals Boston Celtics National Basketball Association Oscar Robertson Jerry Lucas Royals Willie Naulls Tom Sander John Havlicek Crosests Robertson Adrian Smith Smith Bonham Emory Nelson iCincinnati Athendance

Rogers resigns from Villanova to focus on insurance business

Joe Rogers 41, backfield coach at Villanova University, resigned Monday to devote full time to his insurance business. He had been mentioned as a candidate for the head coaching job with the Philadelphia Bulldogs of the Continental League.

Joe Rogers Philadelphia Vilanova University Rogers Philadelphia Bulldogs

Recreation Basketball B Division Box Score

Recreation Center game results show Church Stokesland Meth 101 Hudson 52 Burton Memorial 46 Saunders 4 Westover Hills 33 Burroughs 20. Final scores reflect a tight contest with key performances from Burroughs and Saunders.

Recreation Center Church Stokesland Meth Hudson Burton Mem Brethern Fellowship Saunders Westover Hills Burroughs

Corletti Upsets Chuvalo In Ten Rounds In London

Argentinian fighter Eduardo Corletti outpointed Canadian George Chuvalo over 10 rounds at Olympia Hall, despite Chuvalo’s early aggression. Corletti’s speed and movement earned rounds two through seven and the final frame as Chuvalo failed to land a decisive punch. Henry Cooper knocked out Hubert Hilton in 2nd round, improving his British heavyweight status at the same London show.

London Eduardo Corietti Rome George Chuvalo Canada Cassius Clay Corletti Chuvalo Toronto Olympia Hall Carretti Associated Press Henry Coopler Hubert Hilton Glen Cove N.Y Cooper Hilton Clay Aoper Bill Williams

Roman Brother Excels In 1966 Race Debut At Hialeah

Roman Brother the 1965 horse of the year won the eighth race at Hialeah in his 1966 debut. Braulio Baeza rode the favorite, refusing the whip, as Selari finished second by a half length with Sunstruck third. The winner ran seven furlongs in 1 24 5, paying 3.40 to win and 2.40 to place amid a 16,036 crowd.

Miami Fla Roman Brother Hialeah Selari Braulio Baeza Sunstruck Prime Minister Setari Baeza

Chatham High Cavaliers top Drewry Mason 71 66 in snow makeup

The Chatham Bears Cavaliers beat the Drewry Mason Spartans 71 to 66 in a Piedmont District game rescheduled after a snow postponement. Sherrill Wright led Chatham with 19 points, followed by Posey Jones 18 and Jim Harper 12.

Bobby Riker Chatham High Cavaliers Drewry Mason Spartans Piedmont

Bowling Results From Riverside Lanes Suburban League

Results list multiple bowling blocks with team names and scores across leagues at Riverside Lanes. Notable entries include Pastry Shoppe 3 Wade 213, Steamfitters 2 Ashby 183, Dan. Sandwich 3 Snead 223, Franklin's 4-8 Franklin 223, and Oil 3 Loftis 125. Also shows various clubs and standings such as Ladies Non-Classic Late Comers 4 Prilliman 173 and No. 1 Retired Club 877 Chaffin 115.

Riverside Lanes Suburban League Pastry Shoppe Wade Barkhouser Meadows

Chamberlain Paces 76ers to 110 106 Win over Lakers

Wilt Chamberlain poured in 53 points to lift the Philadelphia 76ers to a 110-106 win over Los Angeles. Dave Stallworth and Walt Bellamy sparked the Knicks in a separate game as they beat Detroit 115-100. West led the Lakers with 26 as Chamberlain matched a season high and helped Philadelphia stay in the Eastern race. Stallworth 26, Reed 23, Bellamy 20 for the Knicks. Miles 28 for the Pistons.

ED Schuyler JR Associated Press NEW York Dave Stallworth Walt Bellamy New York Knicks Detroit Wilt Chamberlain Philadelphia Los Angeles National Basketball Association Bellamy Stallworth Knicks Chamberlain 76Ers Willis Reed Dick Barnett Barnett Reed Pistons Eddie Miles Tom van Arsdale Hal Greer Lakers Jerry West Walt Hazzard West Baylor

Wisconsin Judge Rules Baseball Must Stand Trial

Wisconsin judge rules baseball case to proceed to trial as college and scholastic scores from a vivid regional sport section pour in. The compilation lists numerous games across major leagues and colleges with scores, placements, and outcomes across towns in Virginia and surrounding states.

Wisconsin

Ambherst Beats Gretna 52-39 In Cage Clash

Amherst High Lancers defeated Gretna High Hawks 52 to 39 last night in a close game. Darridge led with 19 points as Amherst pulled ahead after a tied early stretch, with the score box showing a clear advantage in the final period.

Ambherst Gretna Amherst High Lancers Gretna High Hawks Darridge Amver Jayvees Herst Mission Northside Ronnie Meeks Norman Mosses Sherry Love Donnie Oakes Steve Scruggs Hawks Amherst Clements Stone Hartless Wingfield Mosses Meeks iGretna

Wisconsin court lets antitrust suit against baseball proceed

A Wisconsin Circuit Court ruling rejects NL bid to dismiss Wisconsin’s antitrust case against baseball. Judge Elmer Roller holds state law can apply to local baseball matters. Braves lease and possible Atlanta move are noted, with responses from Braves executives and pending injunctions. Milwaukee actions echo a federal suit, while earlier remand moved from federal to state court.

Rudi Schiffer Associated Press Milwaukee, Wis Wisconsin Elmer W. Roller National League Roller Atty Bronston la Follette Braves Atlanta Milwaukee Fulton County Thomas A. Reynolds Jr Fulton County Superior Court Milwaukee County U.S Robert E. Tehan

Northside Edges Carver 70 65 In Overtime

Northside High Bobcats beat Carver 70 to 65 in overtime after a 63 63 draw in regulation at Fieldale. Lindberg Coles led with 23 points, Louis Goggins 14, Waverly Poindexter 13, Bobby Anderson 11 as Northside improves to 9 3. Carver’s W Martin had 22. Jayvee winner 57 42.

Northside High Bobcats Gretna Fieldale Carver Northside Bobcats

Frank Robinson Arrives in Baltimore for Talks

Frank Robinson arrived in Baltimore for negotiations after turning down the Orioles first offer. He projected a pact around 60,000 dollars and ordered three dozen bats as he prepared for his American League debut in 1966. Robinson, bold about love of baseball over money, discussed pitchers and parks and eyed potential triple opportunities at Memorial Stadium.

Gordon Beard Associated Press Baltimore Frank Robinson Baltimore Orioles Robinson Cincinnati Reds Harry Dalton Oriole Bob Brown Memorial Stadium Sam McDowell Cleveland Sandy Koufax

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