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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1976

Page

4

Pilot Gregg named Glen Oak manager from aviation to golf

Gilbert Gregg, 48, a former commercial pilot with 20 years in aviation and a Korean War veteran, was appointed manager of Glen Oak Country Club in Danville. He started full duties Feb 15 after a year as part time head, planning a two year program to improve the par-70 course and staff. His wife Natalie assists as bookkeeper. they live in Danville after moving from Newport News.

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Ferrum Sweeps Twin Bill Against Hampden-Sydney

Ferrum Junior College baseball swept Hampden-Sydney in a Sunday twin bill at Market Garden. Tom LaGrade pitched four hit ball in the opener as Ferrum won 10 0 with Max Mann homering for the only run. In game two Ferrum built a 5 1 lead, then held on as Hampden-Sydney pushed four runs across in the seventh before Ferrum finished the 5 4 win. Danville players Ben Newell Mike Adkins and Frank Fulton appeared for Hampden-Sydney. Ferrum benefited from strong defense, timely hitting and booster support from GWHS Booster Club.

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Indiana Michigan final clash for NCAA title

Indiana and Michigan meet in the NCAA final after both semifinal runs. No. 1 Indiana seeks a third title with 31-0 season and Big Ten dominance, while Michigan, 23-6, looks to upset the undefeated favorite as Bobby Knight’s Hoosiers aim to close the championship run.

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An Act Wins Santa Anita Derby

An Act withstood a late bid from longshot Double Discount Sunday to win the $357,700 Santa Anita Derby at Santa Anita. Jockey Laffit Pincay Jr. rode An Act in 1 58 as Double Discount held second by a neck ahead of Life's Hope and June's Blazer. The California Derby winner Telly's Pop faded. An Act paid 6.20 5.0 4.60 with Double Discount at 7 1.3 to 1. He earned 87,700 for his owners and likely earned a Derby trip to Churchill Downs May 1 with possible starts in the Preakness and Belmont.

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Connors Wins Palm Springs Tennis Title in Windswept Final

Jimmy Connors defeated Roscoe Tanner 6 4 6 4 in windy conditions at Mission Hills to capture $35,000 in the $200,000 Tennis Games. Connors trailed 4-1 in both sets but surged back with five straight games in each to win the final. Tanner served four aces per set but struggled with first serves as the wind disrupted rhythm and challenged line calls, prompting a second Set linesman review.

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Dodgers blank Mets 9-0 as Coy Hale homer in debut

Los Angeles ace Doug Ray Mike Marshall and rookie Lance Rantshaw tied an eight hitter to shut out the New York Mets 9-0 in a spring exhibition. Ron Coy homered and doubled, John Hale hit a pinch homer, and Dodgers slugged six runs in the seventh off Bob Apodaca.

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Exhibition Linescores From The Florida Baseball Matches

Exhibition linescores report from feet Myers and other Florida sites shows multiple games with teams including Kansas City New York Detroit and Montreal. Highlighted pitchers and hitters record hits runs and errors across varied matchups with players named such as Medich Wynegar and Dempsey.

Motorists Robbed by Gas Thief

Sly thief targets drivers, stealing fuel as they travel due to a faulty carburetor. Wynn's Carburetor Cleaner promises instant efficiency without damaging engines, marketed to auto owners seeking better performance and fuel use. Advance and auto ads note availability.

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