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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1976

Page

5

Janet Guthrie enters Indianapolis 500 amid masculine world

Janet Guthrie, a 38 year old physicist, becomes the first woman to enter the Indianapolis 500. She qualifies 14th, races against A J Foyt and Johnny Rutherford, endures gear issues and a spin, finishing 14th amid male rivals and mixed reactions.

Trenton N.J Trenton International Speedway Jan Janet Guthrie Asbestos A.J. Foyt Johnny Rutherford Gordon Johncack George Hamid Jr A. J. Foyt Ebbets Field Hamid Janet Niile

Michigan State Penalized by NCAA For 1976 Season

EAST LANSING Mich AP Michigan State University loses a key defensive back for the entire 1976 football season and its starting right end for five games amid NCAA penalties. Five other players including a star defensive tackle will sit out the first game against Ohio State.

East Lansing Mich Michigan State University National Collegiate Athletic Association Ohio State Spartans NCAA Joe Hunt MSU Mike Cobb Hunt John Fuzak Ted Bell Darryl Rogers Cobb Larry Bethea Jim Epolitio Ed Smith Denny Stolz

Mike Boit To Compete For Kenya

Mike Boit aims for Olympic gold as he prepares for Kenya’s trials leading to Montreal 1976. The Eastern New Mexico standout, noted for 800m prowess and past Olympic bronze, plans dual training and a bid to defend or improve his world standings. Colescott to North Carolina marks Indiana star joining Tar Heels after high school success.

Bolt Tam Eastern New Mexico National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Fort Worth Kenya Marion Ind Dave Colescott Indiana Twill North Carolina Colescott Marion High School Oscar Robertson George McGinnis Tom Dick van Arsdale Kent Benson Colescatt Tar Heels Michigan Tingis Clemson

Ramsays Differences With Boss On Players Led To His Dismissal

Ramsay clashed with Buffalo Braves owner over player personnel moves leading to his firing after four seasons. After a Monday meeting, Ramsay said the franchise would hire a new coach as the team had playoff runs but failed to reach the semifinals, with trades including Jack Marin cited.

Ramsay Boss Buffalo Jack Ramsay Buffalo Brives Pe Snyder Nationalasial Basket Det Braves Boston Celtics Jack Marin Chicken Bulls

Islanders Inch Back From Playoff Wall

Islanders beat the Canadiens 5-2 in Game Four of the Stanley Cup semifinal to avert a three games to one deficit. Jude Drouin scored twice with an assist, Denis Potvin added a goal and two assists, and Glenn Resch stopped 36 shots as New York regained momentum and sent the series back to Montreal for Game Five.

Uniondale N.Y Jude Drouin Denis Potvin New York Islanders Montreal Canadiens New York Montreal Drouin and Potvin Glenn Resch Resch Canadiens Islanders Guy Lafleur

Dodgers extend win streak with 9 6 victory over Cubs

Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 9 to 6 in Chicago to extend their winning streak to ten. Henry Cruz drove in three runs with a homer and a triple, while Kon Cey slugged a two run homer in a four run fourth inning. Burt Hooton earned the win despite a rough sixth, and Mike Marshall sealed his fourth save.

Chicago Henry Cruz Kon Cey Los Angeles Dodgers Chicago Cubs Cruz Cey Steve Garvey Bill Madlock Pete LaCock Manny Trillo Thee Cubs Trillo Andy Thornton Jose Cardenal Hooton

Savings Certificates Link Savings to a Paris Trip

Bank of Virginia touts savings certificates as a strong hedge against income cuts, noting higher interest for fixed terms and penalties for early withdrawal. A customer’s Paris dream illustrates planning ahead with Certificates, while a federal rule limits early withdrawals to three months of forfeited interest and a reduced rate.

Wally Schirra Bank of Virginia

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