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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1977

Page

4

Tour Quitter Tied For Kemper Top

Charlotte AP Thompson on verge of quitting tour after a 12 foot birdie on final hole tied with George Archer for second round at the Kemper Open. Both 137 totals seven under par halfway to $50,000 first prize. Bobby Mitchell 77 for 146 two day total and made the cut. Thompson said he will give himself until July to succeed.

Charlotte N.C Barney Thompson George Archer Thompson Archer Danville Bobby Mitchell Chi Chi Rodriguez Rio Mar Puerto Rico Rodriguez Coleaders

Archer Leads At Midpoint In Tough Course Conditions

Archer, the former rancher from Gilroy, California, shot a one under par 71 to lead at the halfway point. He praised his putting and irons while criticizing his driving, which cost him strokes on holes five and the final side. Thompson surged late, Rodriguez and Weiskopf followed at one behind, and Palmer's 73 144 stood. The course faced damage from winter drought and storms, with lifted and placed ball rules in effect.

Archer Gilroy Calif Thompson Tom Weiskopf Rodriguez Welskopt Charles Coody Ray Floyd Bruce Fleisher Bill Rogers Gary Koch Lou Graham Graham Rogers Koch Floyd Fleisher Coody Lee Trevina Arnold Palmer

Carner tops LPGA event in New Rochelle with 70

JoAnne Carner fired a two under par 70 for a 142 total in the LPGA $100,000 tournament at the Wykagyl Country Club. She sank a par five chip on 15 after driving into muddy water and tied for eighth after the second round, one stroke ahead of Sandra Palmer and Pat Bradley who trailed with 143 and 145 respectively.

New Rochelle N.Y JoAnne’ Carner Carner Charlotte N.C Hubert Green Wyn Bob Wynn Ie Craig Stadler Tom Jenkins Lanny Wadkins George Archer Streck Barney Thompson Dave Eschelberger New. Rochelle Tomessko Chi Rodriguez Gary Iron Charles Coody Ih Hament Bruce Fleisher Don Bies Danny Edwards Hay Floyd doAnne Caner Bal Rogen Mason Rudolph Sandra Palmer Lou Graham Arnold Palmer Pat. Bradley Gary Koeh Remy Faren Patty Hayes Billy Gasper Togo Widane Blalock Alea ‘Sttler Vo Laure Fa al Tombs Judy Ranti Bug Tewell Barry Jagekel Chaka Higueti Dim Dent Lionel Hebert Mr. Smith Ar J.C. Snead Jin Stmnans Bao Bil Gaifee Tom Purteer Bon Baker Andy Bean Terry Diehl Tae Aon Hinkle Buddy Cole Dale Hayes Tata Fenni Conner Ra Dott Werson Leonard Thompson Mark Hayes Steve Taylor John Gentile Keith Fergus Wally Armstrong Mallon Bob Eastwood Doug Stryer Bobby Mitchel Gary McCord Pete Brown Dick Horgan Forrest Ferler Bob Payne Az Curtis Liiford John Lister Peter Oosterhuit TY Howard Twitty Florentine Malina Steve Melnyk Duke Buthar Doug Sanders Bob Zender Tran Eg Sabo Hamerg Blancas Wham Alk John Sehlen Nale Starks Fred Clark George Johnson Bruck Devlin Dim Booros Florence Feit Hackbyen Monly Kasez Ter Richard Martinez Gary Winte Bob Impaplia Roger Malibie David Lind

Blazers Take 3-2 Lead With Win Over 76ers

Portland beat Philadelphia 110-104 to move one win from the NBA title as Bob Gross led with 25 points and Maurice Lucas sparked a late run. The Blazers grabbed a 3-2 series edge with Game Six slated for Portland. Julius Erving top scored for the 76ers with 37 as Philadelphia staged a rally late in the game.

Philadelphia Bob Gross Jed Trail Blazers 76Ers Joe Bryant Maurice Lucas Spectrum Lionel Holling Portland Bill Walton Blazers NBA Julius Dr. J” Erving Bryant Doug Collins Gross Dave Twardzik Twardzik Lucas Poland Erving Collins Hors Corky Calhoun Johnny Davis Lionel Collins 79Ers Theoberg Bibby Sixers Walton Hollins Ris Waller Davis Dawkins Free Mix Dunleavy Emd

Ard Drives Easily To Trico Triumph

Ard, from Asheboro North Carolina, dominated the Trico 100 Late Model Stock feature in Roughemon. He led from the pole to win by more than a lap over Joe Millikan of Randileman North Carolina and collected $400. Cale Narborough and Monk Tate exited with engine trouble. Bobby Isaac won a heat but suffered a breakdown.

Rougemont N.C Sam Ard South Carolina Ard Ashboro Joe Millikan Ranileman Cale Narborough Timmongville Yarborough Monk Tate Bobby Isaac Catawba

Virginia All-Stars Attend Riverside Lanes Weekend Tour

The Virginia All-Stars composed of top men scratch bowlers from the state and Washington, D.C., head to Riverside Lanes for a monthly tour stop. Competition starts at 9:00 AM with two squads totaling ten five-game blocks leading to a top 12 elimination on Sunday. The event offers 32,000 guaranteed payoff and bonus pins for each match won. Doug Monk posted 739 in last night’s Junior-Senior Mixed League rally for third place.

Virginia All-Stars Washington, D.C Riverside Ralloff Doug Monk All Stars

Thomas belts three home runs in 16-8 win

Thomas Belts 3 Larry Thomas of McDonald's belted three home runs guiding his team to a 16-8 victory over American National in a Danville Major Little League game Friday night at Woodberry Field. The 11-12 year old league saw one of the season's top performances.

Larry Thomas McDonald's American National Danville Woodberry Field Thomas

Local Softball Scores and Mixed Team Names

Readable fragments show softbal scores and team mentions including Lat Cedtarbrook Fleidy Jayeve Sura and New Dominion Homex with a 7 point result, plus references to Corning Blue and US Gypsum and others. Mentions Swanton ACS Onewall Field and Meynorlat Hospital and Market Garden Yard suggest a local sports roundup with varied team names and venues.

Cedtarbrook Fleidy

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