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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1975

Page

5

Reds Clinch 10th Inning Win To Take 2-1 World Series Lead

In Cincinnati, Joe Morgan's bases loaded single in the 10th gave the Reds a 6-5 win over the Boston Red Sox, sealing a 2-1 series edge. Johnny Bench, Dave Concepcion, and Cesar Geronimo homered as Cincinnati built a 5-1 lead before Boston stormed back with Dwight Evans tying the game in the ninth. Morgan's fly ball in the 10th fell in for the decisive run after Armbrister's bunt and Fisk's throw miscue kept Reds threatening.

Cincinnati Joe Morgan Cincinnati Reds Boston Red Sox Reds Riverfront Stadium Morgan Red Sox Ione Cesar Geronimo Boston Geronimo Jim Willoughby Sparky Andersen Ed’ Armbrister Rawly Eastwick Armbrister Fisk Armiister Darrell Johnson Larry Barnett Fred Lynn Riverfront Johnny Dave Concepcion Lynn Bernie Carbo Evans Will McEnaney Rivo Petrocelli Anderson Eastwick McEneney

Commissioner Rozelle Says Rule Necessary to Maintain NFL Entertainment

NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle told Congress that football is entertainment and the Rozelle Rule and related controls are needed to keep the level high. He argued free market player movement would erode parity, TV values, and fan interest, potentially shrinking the league to about 10 teams.

Rozelle NFL Washington Pete Rozelle Congress National Football League House Kermit Alexander Ed Garvey NFL Players Association Alexander Los Angeles New York Q.J. Simpson California Buffalo Bills Simpson Paul Hornung Green Bay

Greene Lives Up To Name in Pit Versus Broncos

Pittsburgh star Mean Joe Greene drew groans from opponents as Denver guard Paul Howard accused him of repeated kicks in a 20-9 Steelers win. Broncos coach John Ralston and Steelers president Dan Rooney clashed over comments, while film reviews cited holding by Denver center Maples and Greene’s own admission of possible actions on the field.

Pittsburgh Fie Joe Joe Greene Pittsburgh Steelers Denver Paul Howard Broncos Cleveland John Ralston Howard Greene Ralston Steeler Dan Rooney NEL Rooney Steelers Dave McKay Noll Nell Bobby Maptes Denver Center David Fink Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Maples Rich Emert

ACC Basketball Prep Season Opens Across Conference

ACC schools begin six weeks of practice with North Carolina updating under Dean Smith. Virginia sits out the weekend start. Maryland, NC State, Duke, Clemson, Wake Forest, and others feature veteran rosters and new talent, including Larry Gibson and Larry Boston.

Associated Press Virginia Cavaliers North Carolina Dean Smith ACC Phil Ford Mitch Kupchak Tom LaGarde Tar Heels Lefty Driesell Maryland Fauks John Lucas Mo Howard Brad Davis Larry Gibson Larry Boston North Carolina State David Thompson

Northside Routs GW Girls In 53 24 Victory

Northside jumped to a 17 2 first period lead and rolled to a 53 24 win over George Washington in girls basketball. Cindy Waddell led with 24 points as Northside built a 37 7 halftime edge, while Janet Waller scored 10 for GW. Billie Cundiff and Holly Walker added six each. Hugene Fordley scored three. GW plays William Fleming Thursday. In prelims, Northside won volleyball two games to one over GW.

Northside George Washington Cindy Waddell Janet Waller Billie Cundiff Holly Walker Hugene Fordley Alt William Fleming

Chamberlain Declared Free Agent by NBA Commissioner

Wilt Chamberlain was declared a free agent by NBA Commissioner Larry OBrien after dispute over his rights with the Los Angeles Lakers.Attorney Seymour Goldberg called the move a fraud while Knicks discussions surfaced and a judge had previously limited Chamberlain to NBA play with the Lakers.

NEW York Wilt Chamberlain Los Angeles Lakers National Basketball Association Larry O'Brien Seymour Goldberg Chamberlain Lakers San Diego American Basketball Association NBA Lakers Lain NBA New York Knicks Golberg Mike Burke Knicks Goldberg Burke Los Angeles O'Brien Associated Press

Americans win three track golds at 1973 Pan Am Games

At Mexico City, U S track stars Mike Manley James King and Pamela Jiles seized three Pan Am gold medals. Manley won the 3000 meter steeplechase defending his title, King took the 400 meter hurdles in a surprise finish, and Jiles captured the 100 meter dash as the U S earned its first track golds of the meet amid rough reception.

Mexico City Mike Manley Manley Eugene Ore Mantey Cali Columbia Jose Silva Brazil King San Diego Ralph Mann Miss Jiles Dillard University Patricia Loverock Marjorie Bailey

Riverside bowling league scores and standings report

Local Riverside lanes hosted Tuesday housemines and mixed teams, listing players and scores across multiple squads. Notable tallies include Walker 201, Ayers 213, and Thompson 181, with teams such as Tigers, Bad News, and Wild Ones showing competitive frames and several 4s and 3s in the results.

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Lynchburg Jayvees Blank Averett 3-0

Lynchburg College jayvees defeated Averett 3-0 in field hockey as Averett 1-3-1 played its best game of the season. Coach Joyce Weiblen praised Janet Hutt and Lena Mitchell for strong defense and scoring chances were missed, with Averett to face Virginia Tech next Monday at 3 36 p.m.

Lynchburg College Jayvees Averett Joyce Weiblen Danville Janet Hutt Lena Mitchell Weiblen Virginia Tech

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