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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1976

Page

5

Eagles Aim For First In District Clash With Patrick Henry

George Washington High School hosts Patrick Henry in a pivotal Western District showdown as GW seeks a win to tie for first and avert Patrick Henry’s 13-0 undefeated run. Coach Dave Brown emphasizes tempo, versatility, and GW’s quickness to counter the Patriots’ size front line led by Henderson and Place.

George Washington High School Dave Brown Eagles Patrick Henry Patriots Dick Kepley Gee Brown Kenny Lewis Malcolm Hiett Jerry Beck Henry Smith Jerry Henry Shan DeShazer Smith Halifax County

Averett College Women Defeat Roanoke 48 to 43

Averett College in Danville won its second women's basketball game of the season, 48-43 over Roanoke College. Mary James and Lynette Miles totaled 39 points, Ed­dines scored 20 to put Averett ahead late, and coach Rhonda Fleming praised the near three-year best effort as the team heads to the Mary Baldwin Invitational February 5 to 7 against Mary Baldwin, Emory & Henry, and Christopher Newport.

Averett College Rhonda Fleming Averett Mary James Lynette Miles Roanoke College Eddines LaVerne Logge Leslie Lambert Pam Reynolds Linda Burns Fleming Danville School Mary Baldwin Emory & Herty Christopher Newpé

Holtzman demands big contract amid Finley talks

Oakland pitcher Ken Holtzman, in Palm Springs for a golf event, seeks a three year 480000 deal as owner Charles Finley negotiates publicly. Holtzman has won 77 games in four seasons and says contract talks must stay private. He earned 93000 last two seasons.

Oakland Oakland A Ken Holtzman Charles Q. Finley Holtzman Palm Springs Calif Finley Oakland Tribune

Tunstall eyes upset of Martinsville on home floor

The 5-1 Trojans seek a Streak against Piedmont leader Martinsville, hoping to repeat last season 76 61 win at home. West cites free throw woes after a 65 64 overtime loss to Bassett. Other county games feature Chatham hosting Carver and Dan River vs Bassett.

Tunstall High School Martinsville Trojans Tunstall Piedmont Bulldogs Howard West Dan River Carver Chatham Pittsylvania County G.W Carver Bassett Gretna Amherst West Ture Bail Reas Dan “River Bengals Wildcats Laurel Park Doug Craddock Cavaliers

Gorman Beats Ashe to Reach U S Pro Indoor Quarters

Tom Gorman defeated Arthur Ashe 6 3, 3 6, 6 1 to reach the quarter finals of the $115,000 U S Pro Indoor Tennis Championships in Philadelphia. Top seed Jimmy Connors advanced with a 6 4, 6 3 win over Stan Smith. Ashe had not lost in 12 matches this year before the setback.

Philadelphia Tom Gorman Baltimore Arthur Ashe Gorman Ashe Jimmy Connors Stan Smith Garman Columbus Inoianapolis Trail Seattle

Langston Beats Bonner In Ninth Grade Tilt

Langston Ninth graders top Bonner 66 to 58 behind 22 points by Jance Chandler and Darrell McLaughlin. Langston improves to 6 8 3 on the season and splits twinbill at Langston.

J.ance Chandler Darrell McLaughlin Langston Bonner Twinliff Fitz Daniels Lionell Petty Renie Jones

Slappy and Butler Rally Richmond Past VCU 71 65

Larry Slappy and Jeff Butler combined in the final minutes to lift Richmond to a 71 65 victory over Virginia Commonwealth University. Richmond led 58 57 with 6 40 left, then extended to 64 59 after a Slappy layup and Butler two free throws. Price led VCU with 21 points, while Butler had 25 points and 16 rebounds for Richmond, which improved to 9 7. VCU also 9 7.

Richmond Larry Slappy Jeff Butler Virginia Commonwealth University Maining VCU Price Slappy Butler Virginia Commonwealth Motley Barnes Henderson Highsmith Holloway Watson Ellis Binns DiMaria Saltz Talum Sullivan A Moreton Eastman McCurdy Sanford Bubau Campbell Sullivan Slane Matley

Davidson Pulls Mild Surprise In Narrow Victory

Davidson Wildcats upset UCSB 74 to 67 as John Gordy scores 23 for Davidson. Santa Barbara led 26 to 24 at halftime before Davidson surged late in the first half and pulled away. Santa Barbara 1046 record before the loss. Davidson improves from 5-13.

Charlotte N.C Davidson Wildcats John Gordy University of California At Santa Barbara John Service Mark Campanaro Davidson Wildcats Service Tor Brown Walker McGowan Olveira Youran Turner Lipscomb Campanary Ride Ray Davinsos Cfd Rice Hixey Dyte Power Gerdy Dorwensen Lively Hicker Verlin Davidnn

College basketball scores roll across crowded card

Virginia defeated Kentucky 196 to 112 in Atlanta while New York edged Kansas City 19 to but the card lists many more results: Richmond beat Virginia Commonwealth 71 to 65 Wisconsin Green Bay topped VMI 76 to 74 in OT Davidson lost to Cal Santa Barbara 67 to 74 and Houston beat Milwaukee 105 to 96 among numerous college and local scores reported in this period roundup.

Proscores Virginia Kentucky Avlanta New York Kansas City Houston Milwaukee Phoenix Richmond Commonwealth Wisconsin-Green Bay VMI Randolph-Macon Salisbury St Davidson Cal-Santa Bachara Winston-Salem Hampton Ins. & Lehoir Rhyne Pfeiffer Georgia Tech Presbyterian Mercy Shaw Newbery Erskine Barber Scotia Knewalle Pembroke St Atlantic Christan Campbell Uxc-Wilmington Cauchy Armory Murphy Matdrs Hughes Schoolfield Bank Ramsey Asy Mit Mendenhall White Mt Bonner Civy Recreators Patterson Finance Levern City Engineers Moore WGE Cassada Jayece Sars Gwaltney Jaycee Bobmiers A. McNeely da Welding Gregory Nain Baptist Severn Reeves Able Stars Walking Seearce Martin Bouncers Belcher Sehonifield Ree Centert General Pritchett Hyttonital Davis

Chatham Grapplers Dominate District Wrestling Meet

Chatham I High School routed Martinsville 51-15 to clinch the Piedmont District regular season championship. The Cavaliers finished 9-0 in league play and 12-0 overall, extending a 45-4 over four years, with wins led by Earle Byrd, Henry Easley, Bobby Carter, Wayne Malpass, Alvin Oakes, and Lee Shelton in multiple weight classes. The district tourney begins February 6 at Chatham, with the next regular match at George Washington High School on Tuesday.

Chatham = I High School Martinsville Chatham Cavaliers Earle Byrd Walter Murphy Jay Price Bulldogs Jeff Martin Keith Carter Bill Evans Evans Henry Easley Johnny Herndon Bobby Carter Wayne Malpass Alvin Oakes Lee Shelton Danny Hairston Bob Moore Ronnie Gray Joel Murphy Maurice Witcher Mark Dugas Witcher Jamie Witcher Shelton Carter George Washington High School At Bat Murphy Martin Price

Hard-Hitting Rod Curl Takes Lead In Hawaiian Open

Rod Curl, a compact power hitter, shot an eight-under 64 at Waialae to lead the Hawaiian Open after the first round. John Jacobs is one stroke back at 65, with Hale Irwin Geiberger Murphy and Barry Jaeckel at 66. Palmer 68 and Trevino 69, while Nicklaus and Miller are not in the field.

Honolulu Hawaii Rod Curl Talayard Waialae Country Club Carl John Jacobs Hale Irwin al Geiberger Bob Murphy Barry Jaeckel Richard Jaeckel Arnold Palmer Ee Trevino Palmer Oe Carl Fort Worth Tex Jack Nicklaus Curl Johnny Miller Tom Watson Cees Art Wail Bobby Mitchell Isgard Lee Elder Larry Ziegler Tom Jenkins Dim Simons Jerry Macheefe David Glenz Hasso Larry Nelson John Harris Lou Graham Barry Jaecke Mike Davis Jerry Pate Tom Shaw Eddie Pearce Larry Hinson Eh Hu Bob Dickson Tommy McGinnis David Graham George Burnsy Rex Caldwell Puzzy Zoeller Jarney Thompson Howard Twitty Iesar Gil Morgan Qoeer Guy Sanders Bobby Wadking Roger Matthieue John Mahaffey Mike Shea Dick Rhyan Gar Hamilton Lanny Wadkins Bob Smith Wytin Ben Crenshaw Vic Regalada Hubert Green Rick Richards Yoshitaka Yamamoto Charles Coody Joe Porter Billy Casper Léonard Thompson Alan Tapie Allen Miller Chi Chi Rodriguez Gary Wintz Dim Colbert Vee Trevino O Rod Punsali John Schree George Knudson Mac McLendon Calvin Peete Phil Rodgers Tom Rite Mike McCullough Baers J Newquist Jerrit Proctor Gene Littler Ary Koch Mark Hayes Tom Weiskopt Wally Armstrong Peter Oosterhuis Bob Payne Earge Janson Mike Mitchell Dwight Nevil Ser Richard Crawford Mike Reasor George Cadle Tony Jacklin Takashi Murakami Ron Castillo Bao Steve Taylor George Archer Forrest Pegler Dennie Meyer Perry Leslie David Campe Sines Gilbert Dou Bies Bob Eastwood Bob Stanton John Buczek Sola Schroeter Pete Broan Gary Groh Frank Beard Pat Fitzsinvons Stan Lee Don Iverson DeWitt Weaver Joey Is Dan Elliott Allan Yamamoto Pooley Dale Douglass Steve Veriato Gary McCord Guy Walkingstick Arris Jim Wiechers Om Partzer Danny Edwards Grier Jenes Ken Still

Bowling Rec Center League and Piedmont League Standings

Bowling results list multiple teams and players with scores from Rec Center and Piedmont League venues. Entries include Alderson 206. Yeaman 196. Henderson 187. Edmonds 290. Owen 2030. Fellers 194. Hoskins 214. Burnett 191. Taylor 208. Chaney 210. Moore 187. Farley 195. Conner 206. Abbott 191. Gilliam 173. Cave 189. Nicholson 187. Milner 138. Barber 218. Gates 167. Reynolds 192. Hodge 165.

Tasdicap Leagle & Maintenance Beggarly Alderson Yeaman Henderson Perrote Edmonds Owen Fellers Piedmont League Bolton Park Gulf Taylor Bank of Va McDonald Postal Clerks Chaney Sorthmont Exxon Tsaas Moore If Roodlawn Gatling Farley Conner Abbott Megninn Force Gilliam Taits Bays Cave Dokers Nicholson Rebels Martin Shaft Dimm Nidcrackers Milner Craftsmen Bee Ladies Bank League Schoalfield Barber Batterman Va Bank & Trust Gates Va. Nat Tolerat Reynolds Hodge

Tunstall Defeats Cougars in District Wrestling Meet

Tunstall High defeated Patrick County 39-20 in a Piedmont District match at Stuart. The Trojans close the regular season 25-6 and prepare for the district tournament at Chatham High School. Key results include Dixon pinning Orton, Cunningham pinning DeHart, Haram pinning Moore, Robertson pinning Inman, Elliott and Keatts winning by decisions, and several forfeit and pin outcomes.

Tunstall High Schools Patrick County Stuart Tunstall Trojans Chatham High School Timmy Dixon Orton Mike King Love Don Cunningham DeHart Albert Keatts Scott David Elliott Julius Haram Moore Bernard Robertson Inman Mike Phillips Holt

Modern Olympic History Book Highlights Past Games

An Innsbruck AP article reviews a new comprehensive history of the modern Games. It notes Baron Pierre de Coubertin’s influence linked to France’s 1871 defeat as a possible catalyst and recalls unusual events from Paris 1900 and early Winter Games beginnings.

Innsbruck Austria France Baron Pierre de Coubertin Coubertin

Wisconsin Green Bay down VMI 76 74 in overtime thriller

Wisconsin Green Bay edged Virginia Military 76 74 in overtime after Brian Boettcher made two foul shots with three seconds left. VMI briefly led 72 49 before Wisconsin tied it 72 72 and forced OT, where Boettcher sealed the win.

Lexington Brian Boettcher Wisconsin-Green Bay Virginia Military VMI Wisconsin Will Bynum Jerry Blackwell Bynum Blackwell Weller Joyce Walter Anderson German Ripley Boettcher Zill Carter Reppart Krovie Borojevich Montgomery Lombard Smith Niehaus VME

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