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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1974

Page

3

Kite Builds Two Stroke Lead In San Diego Open

Tom Kite, 24, shot 70 to reach 16 holes at 135 nine under par and take a two-stroke lead over Ben Crenshaw in the Andy Williams San Diego Open after the second round at Torrey Pines South. Crenshaw, 22, carded par 72 to stand at 137. group at 138 includes Nichols Blancas Littler Schroeder and Thompson.

Tom Kite SAN Diego Ben Crenshaw University of Texas Friday Kite Ginning Crenshaw U Tse Bobby Nichols Homero Blancas Gene Littler John Schroeder Leonard Thomipson Schroeder Nichols Littler Thompson Blancas Johnny Miller Jack Nicklaus Lee Trevino Tom Weiskopf Arnold Falmer Austin Tex Torrey Pines Sal Fred Marte Andy Wile Gicne Torres Steve Malnyk Torrey Plies John Mahaffey Lon Hinkle Mike Kallany Tom Wite Labron Harris Cesar Sanude Bob Stantan Gene Mike Morley Mike McCullough Tammy Sanderson John Jacobs Teti Mike Hadlock Peter Davison Jerry McGee Che Chi Rodriguez Richard Crawford Amt John Buczek Hy Loved Jumbo Ozaki Bruce Devlin Miller Barber Doug Sanders Davight Nevil Rik Massengale Bill. Johnston Allen Stiller Flate Irwin Bud Allin David Glen Howie Johnson Hubert Green Gary Grol Es Pearce Frank Beard Elson Ott Bow Finsterwald Bi Crampton Ton Bi Vai Nate Starks Dave Hill John Lister Lou Graham Tom Walshi Charles Sifford Adack Renner Barney Thompson Gary Sanders Pete Brown Mike Till Ken Verturs Abe Hiskey Artie McNickle Gary McCord Dick Late Bert Greenn Bruce Fleischer Dave Biebelberger Chuck Courtney Bob Payne Grier Jones Pete Spray Herb Hooper Lionel Hebert John Toepel Tenny Wilson Id Sree Terry Wilcox George Johnson

Mitchell Follows with 71 After Opening 68

Bobby Mitchell had a 68 to start then slipped to 71 in round two, tying a group of eight at 19 under par and four strokes behind the leaders. The tight scores keep Mitchell in contention as the field tightens.

Bobby Mitchell

Winston Western 500 Restart Seen With Allison On Pole

Riverside race resumes after rain halted 63 laps with Bobby Allison leading Richard Petty by three seconds. 29 drivers return at 3 p.m. EDT for 335 miles as top contenders like Pearson McGriff Insola Parsons Yarborough among Chevrolets Dodges and a Mercury retire to a museum. Bettenhausen remains in contention as pit strategies and restarts loom.

Riverside Calif Bobby Allison Riverside International Raceway Allison Richard Petty Les Richter Petty David Pearson Hershe} McGriff Jim Insola Renny Parsons Cale Yarborough Insola Parsons Yarborough McGriff Pearson Gary Bettenhausen Mark Donohue Bettenhausen Cond

Redskins Acquire Rights To Theismann

Washington Redskins obtain the rights to quarterback Joe Theismann from the Miami Dolphins for a 1976 first round pick. Theismann, 24, played three CFL seasons with Toronto Argonauts after Notre Dame and was not yet signed by Washington. Coach George Allen says Theismann adds mobility and a strong arm to the offense and notes no players were exchanged.

Washington Washington Redskins Joe Theismann Miami Dolphins Redskins Theismann Notre Dame Toronto Argonauts Dolphins Toronto Red Skins George Allen Allen Alouettes

Ali and Frazier Fined $5,000 Over TV Show Incident

Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier were fined $5,000 each by the New York State Athletic Commission after a shoving incident during a TV show taping. Attorney Bob Arum said the action is "hogwash" and part of a larger legal fight, while commission officials warned of further penalties if a similar incident occurs at Sunday weigh-ins.

New York New York State Athletic Commission Muhammad Ali Joe Frazier Bob Arum Ali Commission Ali-Frazier Edwin B. Dooley Arum Frazier James Fussens Arnm Bruce Wright Philadelphia Dooley

Battle Or Revenge UCLA Faces Notre Dame In Return Game

UCLA aims to avenge a 71-70 loss to Notre Dame and reclaim top college basketball status at Pauley Pavilion. Walton’s back injury lingered but UCLA holds a 14 point home favorite edge as Wooden’s club hosts Notre Dame led by Dantley and Novak with Shumate in the middle. The Irish seek to disrupt UCLA’s press while Notre Dame’s Clay and Brokaw pace the guards.

Los Angeles UCLA Walton Notre Dame Fighting Irish Bill Walton Uclans Pauley Pavilion Trish Associated Press Washington State John Wooden Bobh Wooden Digger Phelps Bruins Keith Wilkes Dave Meyers Tommy Curtis Pete Trgovich Dwight Clay Irish Gary Brokaw John Shumate Adrian Dantley Gary Novak Rob Boyd Crosstown Southern California Phelps Shumate Wilkes Pauley Pete Maravich LSU Santa Clara Bruin Notre Dame Rooters Wooden Ray ‘Dice Martin Clay Kansas Lawrence St. Francis Pennsylvania West Coast

Dick Taylor Wins Tough 10 000-Meter Race at Commonwealth Games

Dick Taylor, a New Zealand farmer, surged on the final lap to win the 10,000 meters in Christchurch, finishing in 27 46.4 ahead of England’s David Black and Kenyan Richard Juma amid jostling for position. Bedford led early then faded to fourth as Juma and Kiingi tangled, with Mary Peters nearing retirement after adding points in shot put.

Christchuch New Zealand Dick Taylor David Bedford England David Black Richard Juma Bedford London

Vanderbilt Center Uncertain Starter In Game Tonight

Vanderbilt center Jan van Breda Kolff with a partially collapsed lung awaits a Saturday morning X ray to decide if he can play against Mississippi. Coach Roy Skinner will rely on a run today and a final check tomorrow as Lee Fowler would start in his place if needed.

Nashville Vanderbilt Jan van Breda Kolff Mississippi A. Brant Lipscomb Commodores van Breda Skinner Lee Fowler van Breda Kolff Fowler

Miller Will Rejoin Tour Next Week

Johnny Miller said he will return to the professional golf tour next week and chase his fifth straight victory in the Hawaiian Open. He spoke at a Napa news conference about his plans through spring, his family, and a no pressure mindset in Hawaii.

Napa Calif Johnny Miller Hawaii Spain Miller Jack Nicklaus Tom Weiskopf Arizona Tucson Silverado Country Club Linda Jackie Gleason Morida

Kroc to Buy Padres in $12 Million Deal

Chicago hamburger king Ray A. Kroc agreed to buy the San Diego Padres for about 12 million dollars and said he expects National League approval. He pledged to keep the team in San Diego at least until 1980 and would personally cover any indemnity if the club moved. He plans to retain Bavasi and son as executives and to improve the club with substantial investment. The sale includes moving the club to Washington or another city was discussed in earlier talks. A separate Virginia football coach Sonny Randle survived a car veer into a field with minor injuries.

San Diego Chicago Ray A. Kroc San Diego Padres National League Kroc Charles “Chub” Feeney McDonald’s Hamburgers Pete Wilson Padres Danzansky Balldong Lahs Danzanky League Ball Park E.J Buzzie" Bavasi Bavasi Smith Wilson Los Angeles Chicagoan Willie McCovey Matty Alou Glenn Beckett Chicago Cubs Hamburger Baron Richmond Sonny Randle University of Virginia Maryland Randle Richmond Touchdown Club Virginia

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