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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1966

Page

4

Glassmen rout GWHS in second-place clincher

E. C. Glass High Hilltoppers overwhelmed GWHS Cards 66 38 on their home floor to seal a second straight win in the series. Wayne Harris led Glass with 19, Fauber and Trice added 13 each, while Card center Cook fouled out late. Jayvee Glass won 44 33. Next for GW: Patrick Henry Roanoke Friday.

E. C. Glass High Hilltoppers GWHS Hilltoppers Glass Wayne Harris Glassmen Stuart Fauber Tom Trice Wayne Cook Foulrouble Cook Lynchburg Steve Gaddy John Hamlin Don Griffith Ben Kendall Bob Tate Gene Price Tate Price Langston Jayvee Mike Jefferson Ray Jackson Rick Bendall GW Willis Mike Baker Glass Jayvees Garland Gay Clay White Cardinals Patrick Henry Roanoke Pe Fg M Ipe C. Glass Gaddy DeSharp Ao Hamlin

Eight More Players Accept Tiger Terms

Detroit Tigers announce the signing of eight more players led by pitcher Orlando Pena and catcher Orlando McFarlane. Regulars Norm Cash and Don Demeter have not signed 1966 contracts. other new signees include Arlo Brunsberg John Hiller Mike Kokkenny George Korince Jim Brown and Wayne Redmond.

Detroit Detroit Tigers Norm Cash Don Demeter American League Baseball Club Orlando Pena Orlando McFarlane Arlo Brunsberg John Hiller Mike Kokkenny George Korince Jim Brown Wayne Redmond

Wooster Names New Head Football Coach Lengyel

Jack R. Lengyel of Akron was named head football coach at the College of Wooster in Ohio. He succeeds Phil Shipe who resigned after 16 years. Lengyel, 30, has been an assistant coach at Cornell for the past three seasons.

Wooster Ohio Jack R. Lengyel Akron Friday College of Wooster Lengyel Phil Shipe Cornell

Pro Wrestling Pleases Fans At City Armory

Last night at the City Armory a crowd of about 1400 enjoyed four bouts. Alex Medina defeated John Gudiski in 10:17 by disqualification. Steve Bolos beat Jack Vansky in 20:32 with a back-fly and roll pin. Hans Schmidt pinned Suni War Cloud in 11:12 with a back-breaker. George Becker Johnny Weaver and Billy Two Rivers won the six man tag, Becker pinning Bagni in 10:46, Lubich tying it with a cobra-hold in 6:32, Weaver pinning Lubich in 4:10 for the deciding fall.

City Armory Armory Alex Medina John Gudiski Steve Bolos Jack Vansky Boles Becker Bagni Lubich Beckers Weaver

Loyola Ramblers top UCLA in overtime 102-96

Chicago Loyola the seventh ranked team won its 12th straight as Jim Coleman led with 29 points. The Ramblers trailed late before tying 94-94 and pulling away in overtime 102-96 to beat UCLA, with Alan Miller and Doug Wardlaw adding key scores.

Chicago Loyola UCLA Chicago Stadium Illinois Notre Dame Jim Coleman Uclans Ramblers Mike Warren Mike Lynn Lynn Coleman Alan Miller Doug Wardlaw

Beman Takes Lead At Mexico City Amateur Invitatio

Deane Beman of Bethesda Maryland shot four under par to take a two stroke lead at 143 after two rounds of the Mexico City Amateur Invitational Golf Tournament. Steve Le Crone of Texas Tech was two behind at 145 after a 75 in the second round.

Beman Mexico City Deane Beman Bethesda United States Steve le Crone Texas Tech le Crone

Pistons Rally To Edge Celtics 108 105 In Boston

Joe Strawder poured in a career high 29 as Detroit seized a 12 point edge late in the second period. Ray Scott sealed the win with two free throws with nine seconds left. Sam Jones led Boston with 26 and Woody LaMode scored 18 for the Celtics.

Boston Joe Strawder Detroit Pistons Boston Celtics Strawder Detroit Ray Scott Scott Dave DeBusschere Sam Jones Woody Lauldsberry Celtics Red Auerbach Bill Russell Russell

Bobby Hull Leads NHL MVP Balloting Mid-Season Race

Montreal AP report: Bobby Hull of the Chicago Black Hawks leads the league in MVP voting with 79 points, 58 ahead of runner-up Glenn Hall. Norm Ullman is third with 14 and Gordie Howe 13 as Hull nears the season record for goals. The vote covers performances through the first half of the season. Hull won the Hart Memorial Trophy last year after scoring his 40th goal Thursday.

Montreal Bobby Hull Chicago Black Hawks National Hockey League Hull Glenn Hall Hawks Hall Norm Ullman Detroit Gordie Howe Maurice Rocket Richard Bernie Geoffrion Jacques Laperriere Brit Selby

Koufax Wins Van Hesusen Award For Second Time

New York AP Sandy Koufax of the Los Angeles Dodgers received the Van Heusen outstanding achievement award Friday for one of his 26 victories last season and his perfect game against the Chicago Cubs on Sept 9 It marked his second time winning the award joining his 1963 win Willie Mays earned most exciting player and Tony Oliva the AL batting title two years in a row Casey Stengel retired Mets manager received a special award for his contribution to baseball.

NEW York Sandy Koufax Los Angeles Dodgers van Heusen Chicago Cubs Koufax Willie Mays San Francisco Giants Minnesota Tony Oliva Mays Oliva Casey Stengel New York Mets

Scott Allen Wins Figures Competition At Skating Meet

Scott Allen of Smoke Rise New Jersey the 1964 senior men's figure skating champion won Friday's School figures competition at Berkeley Iceland California over 1965 champion Gary Visconti of Detroit The school figures count 60 percent toward the senior men's total with free skating the next day Visconti upset Allen at Lake Placid last year

Berkeley Calif Scott Allen Smoke Rise N.J Gary Visconti Detroit

Clemson Edges Virginia 70-69 In ACC Cage Battle

Clemson defeats Virginia 70-69 as Jim Sutherland sinks two late free throws and grabs a key rebound. Mahaffey and Sutherland lead Tigers with 17 points each, Helms tops Clemson with 21, while Connelly leads Virginia with 17. Clemson improves to 3-3 in ACC and 7-6 overall. Virginia drops to 3-5 and 3-11.

Clemson Virginia S. C Jim ‘Sutherland Tigers Sutherland Airdale Jim Connely Connelly Fred Stant Jerry Sanders Randy Mahaffey Mahaffey Garry Helms Sanders John Schroeder Buddy Reams Schroeder Reams Kates Cavaliers North Carolina South Carolina Suth’sind Gardner Schrder Mah‘ffey Helms Benedict Nap‘nick O Channell Smith Ayoob Oo Stant Ayers Krackel Lettice Toi Ceca Allendance

Richey and Graebner Reach Australian Final in Doubles

Nancy Richey of Dallas and Carole Graebner of Beachwood Ohio upset Judy Tegart and Robyn Kern to reach the Australian National Tennis Tournament women's doubles final. They will face Margaret Smith and Lesley Turney after trailing 5-2 in the first set then dominating 8-6 6-1. Miss Smith meets Graebner in singles semifinal while Richey faces Kerry Melville in another semifinal.

Gordon Tait Associated Press Sydney Australia Nancy Richey Dallas Carole Graebner Beachwood Ohio United States Judy Tegart Robyn Kern Margaretmith Lesley Turney Smith-Turner Madonna Ischacht Jane Lehane Richey Tony Roche John Cottrill Ray Russell Roy Emerson Fred Stolle Bill Bowrey Owen Davidson Newcombe Emerson Stolle Arthur Ashe U.S Richmond Ucla Miss Richey Graebner Kerry Melville Melbourne Mrs. Graebner Miss Ebbern

Isle Of Greece Favored In 100000 Strub Stakes Race

Isle of Greece the 2-1 favorite in Santa Anita Park's 100000 Strub Stakes for 4-year-olds. Other contenders include Terry's Secret Bold Bidder and Royal Gunner with weights listed. The $134500 purse includes 89500 to the winner. Also notes Palm Beach Handicap at Hialeah in two divisions with Brave Lad and Point du Jour among entrants.

Orlo Robertson Associated Press Isle of Greece Santa Anita Park iCharles H. Strub Ethel D. Jacobs’ Gray Porterhouse Portex Stable Terry's Secret John R. Gaines Terry’s Secret Michael Ford Royal Gunner Hirsch Jacobs John B. Campbell Bowie Santa Anita Jacobs Diver Bold Bidder Wheatley Stable Palm Beach Hialeah Park Hialeah Brave Lad Munden Point Ira Hanford Point du Jour Ampose Annapolis Mr. Judex Fair Grounds Battler Star Roam Champagne Woman Dutch Maid

Bowling results from Riverside Lanes Thursday Midnight Misfits

Bowling results list players and scores across multiple teams at Riverside Lanes and Recreation Center. Entries include team names such as Midnight Misfits, Anythings, and Boxers with scores ranging from 0 to 237, noting lane pairings and repeated matchups among local bowlers like Nethery, Craig, Carter, Adams, and Robertson.

Riverside Lanes Newman St. Louis O—Doss

Chamberlain's 43 Leads 76ers Past Royals 125-103

Wilt Chamberlain scores 43 points and grabs 24 rebounds to pace the Philadelphia 76ers to a 125-103 victory over Cincinnati. The win extends Philly's streak to seven and tightens the race for the Eastern Division lead with Boston. Robertson adds 19 for Cincinnati, while Lucas chips in 18 for the Royals.

Philadelphia Philadelphia ‘76Ers Wilt Chamberlain Cincinnati National Basketball Association Boston Detroit Celtics Royals 76Ers Oscar Robretson G. F McGill Ucas Greer Gairston Gambee Smith Walker Hawkins Jackson Embry Bianchi Dierking Jones Wilson Ward Thacker Wyman S Tas

Warriors Beat Hawks 114 to 104 in St Louis

Rick Barry scored 38 points including 18 in the third period to rally the San Francisco Warriors past the St. Louis Hawks 114 to 104. Nate Thurmond added 25 and Len Wilkens 28 led St Louis in a close fourth as the Warriors erased a 15 point early deficit.

ST. Louis Rick Barry San Francisco Warriors St. Louis Hawks Barry Warriors Nate Thurmond al Aftles Len Wilkens Jed St. Louis Joe Caldwell SAN Francisco st.Louis F Beaty Meschary Hagan Neum Gueri Aftles Wilk'ns Rg Rodge Wishratn Eri’s Caldweall Flem Thorn Phillins

Bridgewater Loses Top Players By Academic Route

Bridgewater Eagles lose leading players Paul Hatcher and Jim Ellis to academic ineligibility after semester exams. Ellis averaged 21 points and 12.3 rebounds for 14 starts. Hatcher averaged 14 points. Freshman Mike Ely and junior Jim Hawley expected to fill void as Bridgewater hosts Baltimore University in Mason-Dixon play.

Bridgewater Eagles Paul Hatcher Jim Ellis Hatcher Ellis Mel Myers Mike Ely Jim Hawley Mason-Dixon Baltimore University

Indians Sign Max Alvis For Fourth Season

Cleveland announces third baseman Max Alvis has signed a contract for his fourth season with the Indians. Alvis, the 17th Indian to sign for 1966, agreed in New York with General Manager Gabe Paul.

Indians Cleveland Ohio Max Alvis Cleveland Indians American League Baseball Club Alvis New York M Mager iGabe Paul

Change In Schedule Gives Halifax Home Advantage

Mary Bethune High cagers upset Langston 79 to 70 in a Western District game here. Langston, led by James Johnson and Ralph Ferrell, saw key players fouling out as the Lions dropped their eighth loss while Mary Bethune and Burrell paced with 34 and 14 points respectively.

Langeston James Johnson Ralph Ferrell Morrell James James Johnson James Mitchell Lions Mary Bethune Langston Baby Lions Price Walker Young Lions Chism J. Coleman M. B. Jayvees Campbell County Langston Ig M. B‘thune Fog Peters Ross Ferrell Jones

Guynes elected ASAA president and convention set

Ralph Guynes of Oregon City Oregon was elected president of the Amateur Softball Association of America. Oklahoma City was chosen as the site for next year s convention.

Jacksonville Fla Ralph Guynes Oregon City Ore Amateur Softball Association of America Oklahoma City

IAC demands new location for Olympic distance races

Britain's International Athletes Club calls for relocating events over 800 meters from Mexico City for the 1968 Olympics. They cite required acclimatization time at high altitude and criticize IOC selection as autocratic. John Disley notes athletes seek altitude prep in New Mexico, while Ron Clarke plans to move to Mexico City.

London Britain Mexico City IAC British Olympic Association BOA International Olympic Committee IOC John Disley TAC United States New Mexico Ron Clarke Australia Disley

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