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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1976

Page

4

VMI Upsets DePaul In Overtime To Meet Rutgers

Virginia Military edged DePaul 71-66 in overtime in Greensboro to join unbeaten Rutgers in the NCAA Eastern Regional final. Wil Byrum led VMI with 22 points, Curt Reppart added key late baskets and free throws, while DePaul relied on a late rally but struggled at the foul line. Rutgers defeated Connecticut in the opener to reach the same regional final, with standout contributions from Abdul Anderson and Steve Hefele off the bench.

Greensboro N.C Virginia Military DePaul Rutgers Wil Byrun Ron Carter Curt Reparte VMT Connecticut VMI Philadelphia Randy Hooks Blue Demons Reppart Che Ron Norwood Bill Blair Tennessee Blair Dave Corzine Dave Mant- Bomery Leaper Carter Abdel Anderson Steve Hefele Phil Sellers

Indiana and Marquette set for Baton Rouge NCAA finals

No. 1 Indiana and No. 2 Marquette advancing to the NCAA Mideast Regional final in Baton Rouge. Marquette beat Western Michigan 62 57 behind balanced scoring and a tight defense, while Indiana held off Alabama 70 59 as Scott May led with 25 points.

Baton Rouge Marquette Jerome Whitehead Butch Lee Bo Ellis

High Rollers Pass On Andy Messersmith Auction Bid

In Newport Beach California agents report limited offers for pitcher Andy Messersmith after a winter arbitration made him a free agent. Only the Atlanta Braves have submitted a firm bid while St Louis Chicago San Diego Philadelphia and New York showed interest but did not firm up. Messersmith, who won 19 games for the Dodgers last season, waits as other clubs weigh a possible pennant push and the Braves consider their bid.

Newport Beach Calif Andy Messersmith Messersmith Herb Osmond Atlanta Braves Osmond St. Louis Cardinals Chicago White Sox San Diego Padres California Angels New York Yankees Los Ted Turner Messersmih Braves Atlanta Osmonh

UNC Charlotte Beats NC State 80-79 to Reach NIT Final

Melvin Watkins hit the go ahead jumper with 30 seconds left as UNC Charlotte edged NC State 80-79 to advance to the NIT final, joining Kentucky who beat Providence 79-78 on a buzzer beater by Larry Johnson. Cedric Maxwell led UNC Charlotte with 27 points, while Kenny Carr and Al Green starred for NC State.

NEW York Melvin Watkins North Carolina-Charlotte North Carolina State Kentucky Providence Larry Johnson North Carolina Wolfpack 49Ers N.C. State Watkins Madison Square Garden Kenny Carr al Green Phil Spence Spence Kevin King Unc-Charlotte Lotte Steve Walker Glenn Sudhop UNC Charlotte Lew Massey

College basketball scores mixed in chaotic OCR list

An OCR garble reports various NCAA men’s and women’s basketball results with teams such as DePaul, Connecticut, Alabama, Texas, Nevada Las Vegas, Kentucky, UNC, and more, showing scattered scores and unclear contexts. The text mixes city names, school names, and partial scores, lacking coherent balance or dates.

New York Denver Washington Kansas City Artanio St. Louis Detroit DePaul Connecticut Baer Alabama Pugetsow

Bowling League Entries and Scores From Local Arena

Readable text lists various teams and players with scores and placements for a bowling league. Names include Reynolds, Pluckett, Par... s, and several business or club affiliations. Multiple matchups and scores appear, such as 4, 28, 29 meters and 68a, with clubs like Bank Leeque Bark and Virginia National. The fragment mentions venues, centers, and maintenance notes alongside team names.

UA Birerytes Kaneth Statis Young Mais Bors Meters Aera Jeres Retels Reynollds I Screerers & Corart Iy Waaum Force Adar Prouction Con ‘Eass Bank Leeque Bark of Pluckett Virginia National Les Lavites Boerne Berrett Henry Mardy Parrish Hot Shots Heny Bilen Jewels Taylor Wy Predimont League Woot Morris i Postal Clerns Sates Shires Barret Bank of Ve Argett Kortmont Exxon Webb Bailey Park Gutt Lewes Contecerate League Majestic Cakes Pri Car Wash Riddle Acme Fuserad McDonald’s Potearch Joe Daniels Gritta Te Hma Food Shen's Hangian Generel Yearran Carpenter Shop Tumner de Weave Paschal Maintenasce Dodd

Floyd, Wadkins Tie For Jacksonville Open Lead

Ray Floyd, Lanny Wadkins and Danny Edwards shot 69s to share the first round lead at the Greater Jacksonville Open at Deerwood Country Club. Floyd, in a comeback, had four birdies on the back nine after a key turning point discussed with his wife, Maria. Edwards joined the three-back group with a long birdie putt, while Wadkins seeks form after a slump and two wins earlier in his career.

Jacksonville, Fla Ray Floyd Thurssey Lanny Wadkins Danny Edwards Deerwoodountry Club England Peter Gosterhuis Nate Starks Mike Hill Barney Thompson Buddy Jin Floyd Ben Crenshaw Mark Hayes Jack Nicklaus Johnny Miller Hale Irwin Lee Trevino Sommer Sss Edwards Wadkins Ince Fla Fira Shev Ann BMW Fer Gosterhais Pera Brice Bark Hayes Ho Bob E. Sovith Rik Massengaie Roger Mattoie Len Crenshaw Ieee Lyn Lon Gary McCord Jesry Pate Mac Addendon Phil Ri Davia Tommy Ginnisrabam Matty Fieckman Tye Lou Graham Kercil Zacley Dean Retram Bruce Freisher Alan Tapie Steve Aheingh Howard Twitty Mister Barber Wes Leonard Thompeon Bob Murphy Bill Rogers Mike Morley Randy Ersking Allee Miter Hebert Green Dick Lore Bob Dickson John Manattey Rog Bert Yancey Che Ha Bob Charles Rick Acton Lee Wykle Ras Fred Marti Ea Dougherty Dotm Harris Rym Jerry McGee Larry Nelson Dove Fora Wee Gary Om Wei Dow January Gary Wintz Richard Crawford Bruce Crampton Ban Payne TI Forrest Ferler Gilroy Gilbert Terry Diehl Sa Hers Blocker Dim Bent Grier Jones Pat Fitzsimons Ban Bo Mots Curtis Sifford Bobby Nichols Jerry Barber Ne Taylor Dowd Tewell Bob Dayal Andy Bean Andy North Jog Porter Dave Stockton Bey Mike Mitchel Bill Garett David Sayster Jim Simons Lionel Hebert Dave Eichelberger Stan Lee Esch Buten Baird Bobby Watreb Bobby Wadkin Ken Venturi Artie McNicke Ameid Palmer

Marcis Captures Atlanta Pole In 160.709 MPH Run

Dave Marcis set a qualifying record at Atlanta International Raceway by posting an average speed of 160.709 mph to win the pole for Sunday's 17th Atlanta 300. David Pearson and Richard Petty followed, with Benny Parsons and Cale Yarborough also among the top qualifiers as the field of 35 cars began narrowing for the race weekend.

Hampton Dave Marcis David Pearson Richard Petty Atlanta Marcis Atlanta International Raceway Harry Hyde Pearson Wood Brothers Mercury Petty In & Dodge Chevrolet Benny Parsons Sebring Fla BMW David Hobbs Buddy Baker Ford

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