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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1977

Page

4

Green Opens U S Open Lead With Ancient Putter

Hubert Green used a green-handled putter to shoot 67 in the second round at the U S Open, moving four under par with a two-round 136 and leading a large field. Terry Diehl followed at 137 after a 68, while Jack Nicklaus edged into contention with a 68 to sit at 142.

Tulsa Okla Hubert Green Green Southern Hills Country Club Terry Diehl Rochester N.Y Diehl

Lakers Sign Draft Pick Davis In Multiyear Deal

Los Angeles announced Brad Davis, a 6-foot-3 guard from Maryland and the 15th overall pick, signed a multiyear contract. The Lakers have not yet signed Kenny Carr and Norm Nixon, the other two first round selections.

LOS Angeles Brad Davis Lakers National Basketball Association Davis University of Maryland North Carolina State Kenny Carr Duquesne Norm Nixon

Elon College Coach Resigns After Tenure Of Ten Years

Elon College North Carolina head football coach Red Wilson resigned citing desire to pursue other interests. He led the Phoenix to multiple conference titles and three NAIA playoff appearances, including a 1973 final. His career record stood at 72 wins 34 losses 2 ties over ten seasons.

Elon College N.C Red” Wilson Wilson Elon Carolinas South Atlantic

Crum Would Consider UCLA Job, Yet No Contact Reported

Louisville coach Denny Crum said he would consider an offer to head UCLA basketball if circumstances were right, but he has not been contacted by UCLA. Crum, linked to UCLA since Gene Bartow’s departure, noted his California roots and past playing at UCLA. Louisville athletic director Dave Hart confirmed no permission request had been received from UCLA.

Louisville Denny Crum University of Louisville UCLA Crum Johnny Wooden Gene Bartow University of Alabama-Birmingham California San Francisco Pierce Junior College Wooden Cardinals Dave Hart

Finley Sues NBA Over Tams Purchase default

Charles Q Finley sues the NBA and four ex ABA members alleging a 1.1 million deal to buy his Memphis Tams collapsed after missed payments. He states $100000 installments were paid in 1974 and 1975 with the latest due in December 1975 in default. The ABA merged into the NBA last year.

Chicago Charles Q. Finley Natiginal Basketball Association American Basketball Association Memphis Tams Finley Oakland A’s U.S ABA NBA Indiana Pacers San Antonio Spurs Denver Nuggets New York Nets

Anthony Leads PBA SeattIe National Championship

Earl Anthony of Tacoma extended a 121 pin lead over Jay Robinson in the Columbia PBA National Championship after the second match-play session. Anthony posted six wins in eight games to reach 11,177 total pins as Robinson narrowed the gap with a 11,056 total. Mark Roth, Tommy Hudson, and John Wilcox trailed with 10,970 10,063 and 10,897 respectively.

Seattle Earl Anthony Tacoma Wash Jay Robinson Los Angeles Anthony Robinson Mark Roth New York Tommy Hudson Akron Ohio John Wilcox Montoursville Penn

Keffer Leads As State Golf Opens In Hot Springs

Dr. Jack Keffer bogeyed the first three holes but finished with a one over par 71 in round one of the inaugural Virginia State Golf Association Mid championship at Cascades Course. Wayne Jackson of Hampton and Moss Beecroft of Newport News stood one stroke behind at 72 as Charlie Holden of Alexandria and Jordan Ball and Bill Keown of Richmond followed. Weather delayed the back nine, but Keffer carded a 36 on the front and a 35 back with four birdies and key wedges enabling a one under par finish after back nine bogey on the 14th. Jackson, Beecroft, and others traded pars and birdies across the 18 holes of play.

Maye Hs Keffer Jackson HOT Springs Virginia State Gulf Association Caxcades Duck Keller Wayne Jackson Mesa Hubert Bolts Stan Fischer Carter Smith Jack Cooper Richard Hey F, Loving Jr Frank Pulipachex Walter Castle John Hiner Ikhek Noblesville Ind Higard Harbor Ally Little Donna Day Judy Hanan Young Alexandra Reinhardy Bez Sandri Quzic Micke Kathy Cornelius Mickey Wright Laura Baugarfih Lugan O'Connor Leo Burke Marlene Floyd Ty Betsy Cullen Adie Jerklyn Britt Sandra Burns

Local Softball Scores and Forfeits Reported

At Cedarbrook Field McDonald's 4 over Hardy's Gang 14. Gondyear White 11 over Yankees 14. At Stonewall Holland Road RivermonL4 Forteit Hoosterettes 7 Memorial Hospital d forfeit Barker-Hamilton 7, Corning Green 0. At Langston Field Skyview Texaco5 over WATM I Mickey Mane.

Cedarbrook Field McDonald's Hardy's Gang Yankees Gondyear White Langston Field Skyview Texaco5 Watm I

Bowling scores and lanes at Riverside Lanes

Dixie Belles lead with Gunnels 283 and Vip's 1. McGuire 189 for Dolphins led by Trent 209 and Bates 191. Commodore Homes 3 Manasco 200. NY Main Travellers 1 K Bix Ka Regiment 3 Hudgind 178. Kings & Queens 1 Kendrict 165.

Alley Data Gunnels McGuire Dolphins Trent Bates Commodore Homes Manasco K. Bix Kings & Queens Kendrict

Little Strings Birds Shares LPGA Top Lead

South African Sally Little bird Ied four consecutive holes to share a one stroke lead at the under par 67 with Donna Caponi Young after the opening round of a $50,000 Ladies Professional Golf Association tournament in Noblesville Indiana. Judy Rankin is one stroke back at 68 with Vivian Brownlee at 69. Nine others broke par at Harbor Trees amid a 73-player field. The Mayflower Movers sponsor.

Tom Purtzer Tom Weiskopf Nicklaus Noblesville Ind Sally Little Donna Caponi Young Miss Little Gary Player Mrs. Young Judy Rankin Vivian Brownlee Harbor Trees Kathy Cornelius Alexandra Reinhardt Sandra Spuzich Mickey Wright Laura Baugh Lee Burke Betsy Cullen Marlene Floyd Susan O'Connor Mayflower Movers

South Boston Tobaccoland 150 attracts top Late Models

Morgan Shepherd of Conover NC, ranked second nationally in Late Model Sportsman points, announces he will be in the Tobaccoland 150 at South Boston Speedway. He has entered all three South Boston races this season and sits third in the track standings while Sonny Hutchins leads with 76 points.

South Boston Morgan Shepherd Conover N.C South Boston Speedway Shepherd Sonny Hutchins Richmond Riverdale Jack Bland

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