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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1976

Page

5

Drewry Mason Tops Tunstall In Homecoming Victory

Drewry Mason beats Tunstall 27 to 15 as Scales intercepts Hundley late, Reynolds recovers a fumbled pitch in the end zone for a tying TD, and Robertson connects with Moore for a two point conversion. Mason improves to 24 1. Tunstall, 0 5 weeks winless, suffers key miscues and exit.

Spartans Rogers Reynolds Tunstall Greg Robertson David Moore Drewry Mason Tim Scales Trojans Pal Ashworth Danny Hundley Ryland Ferguson Ferguson Reynolds Goff

Unser Takes ROC Pole as Jones Leads First Day Qualifying

Bobby Unser earned the pole for Saturdays International Race of Champions, with Alan Jones fastest on day one of Sunday Formula 5000 road race qualifying. The event caps a four race, $200000 series at Riverside International Raceway. Redman sits second in points behind Jones and Oliver.

Betby Unner Pa Xy Alan Jones Daytona Beach Fla Unser David Pearson Aj, Foyt Buddy Baker Michigan James Hunt Redman Jones Jackie Oliver Danny Ongais Lala Ongais

Borg Crushes Ashell To Win World Invitational Title

Sweden’s Brom Borg dominated the men’s singles final at the eight player World Invitational Tennis Classic in Hilton Head Island South Carolina defeating American Arthur Ashell 6 2. Borg earned $60,000 and a new car for the effort and edged Evonné Goolagong Cawley for the overall point title in a near flawless performance.

Hilton Head Island S.C Sweden Brom Borg Arthur Ashell Borg Evonné Goolagong Cawley

Borg Beats Ashe For Runner-Up Title in Big Tennis Event

Borg defeated Ashe 6-1 6-2 to claim second place in the $156,000 five day event, winning seven sets to Cawley’s six as each player won three matches. Borg pressured Ashe, opening with a strong early lead and forcing passing shots with his forehand and backhand.

Borg Mrs. Cawley Ashe Tt Eee A

Hawks Win In Runaway In Seminole District Clash

Gretna High Hawks defeated Altavista 28-7 after a fast start by Altavista. Tim Wolfe threw a 20 yard TD to Mike Martin and Tim Stephens added a 7 yard score. Gretna dominated late, with Stephens totaling 153 rushing yards as defense led by Walton and Shelton limited Altavista in the second half.

Jeff Arthur Colonels Gretna Ione Altavista Chris Bruzefield Lawrence Faulkner Mark Henre Itean Robert Shelton Tim Wolfe Ricky Simpson Altavista Stephens Hawks Wolfe Mike Martin Timning Elvis Barksdale Slick Andrews Shelton Simpson Walton Andrews Leonard Brown Greta Brookville ARIS Tim Stephans Robert Lee Johnny Hamiln

Captain's Choice Tourney Set At Tuscarora Sunday

Tuscarora Country Club schedules its annual Captain's Choice golf tournament for Sunday with 56 members signed for the one round event. Pairings list players by starting times from 11:40 a.m. through 1:50 p.m. across 14 groups, including Davies, Baldwin, Cassada, Worthy, Gover, Bryant, Hawker, Saunders, Watson, Parker, Sethi, Moort, Evans, Tate, and others.

Tuscarora H. Ferrell Denny Moort J. Sethi R. Hoskins G. Marlowe Allan Bryant L. Fields D. Saunders C. Toler J. Evans M. Tate B. Crawford M. Fircett J. Franklin K. Walton W. Fergurson T.tompkins H. Parker N. Gosney G. Wyatt R. Bowles M. Douglas S. Thomas Lewis H. Holley B. Willeford Taylor F. Cave J. Primiano R. Williams B. King D. Davis G. Shields C. Holman

Scholastic Football Scores Across Fairfax to Prince George

A catchall of high school football results from Fairfax County through Prince George and beyond. Multiple games feature wide point spreads and varied outcomes including Highland Springs, Tucker, Laurel Park, and Brookville triumphs, plus several tight losses and cloudy scorelines across Virginia.

Dinwiddie Prince George Highland Springs Henelca Tucker Huguenot Malonce Franklin Rustbury Heritage Brookville Amneras Benedictine Varina Flovanna Buckingham Stonewall Jacksonmanassas Fauquier Woodbridne Statford Osbourn Park Albemarles Greensville County Randolph-Henry

Bowling Scores From Riverside Lanes Bowled Over

Riverside lanes hosted a mixed bowling card with teams like Dixie Belles and Pocket Fingers posting low to mid 200s. Notable highs included Snnabaggers and Tenet around 725 combined and individual scores near 200. Teams such as Weave Hawks and Pro Fabrics posted decisive wins while several others finished with single digit margins.

Riverside Lanes Dixie Belles Dohers McGuire Tap Wimpy’s Royster Reusking J. Trent Allevcate Taylor Lucky Pout High RS Snnabaggers Separce Pocket Finders Leigh Balpnios Tenet Mooslers Achery Toler Wales King & Queen Sonra Haynes Barker Edwards Fellowship League Pocket Fingers Garratt Meadows Bass Natal Jennings Bary’s Diner Fev Aflansan Bane Aller Abe Ay Southers Anderson Evel Erento San Onson R. Hackier Alservan N. Nh Hawks Smitty J. Emerton H. Ferguson

Foreman Stops Dennis In Fourth Round Victory

Hollywood Florida AP Foreman halted Dennis in the fourth round of a scheduled two 1 round heavyweight bout. Roberto Durán knocked out Alvaro Rojas in the first round. Foreman’s win, his 44th, adds another KO to his record as Dennis suffers first pro defeat after 29 fights.

Onergund Roberto Duran Hojas Panama Hollywood Carlos Berrocal Alvaro Rojas Costa Rica Duran Foreman Dennis Fla George Foreman Patey Dino Dennis Hollywood Sportatorium Roberto du Tan Rng Foramatt Jay Jedson Edson Muhammad Ali Sacre Ranch Marshall Tex Kayo Obie English

Chatham Earns 20-12 Victory Over Carver in District Clash

Chatham Cavaliers defeated GW Carver 20-12 in a Piedmont District football game. Quinton Martin scored on a 70 yard drive and Victor Younger added a 15 yard TD pass. Martin rushed 56 yards and Ricky Myers returned a Carver fumble for a touchdown as Chatham stays unbeaten at 4-3 while Carver drops to 3-1-1.

Scales Tunstall King Spartan Trojans Adams Spartans Chatham Chatham High Cavaliers GW. Carver Carver Ricky Myers Cavaliers Marshall Thomas Farmer Invaders Martin Victor Younger James Anderson David Lyons Lyons Drewry Mason Carver Chatham

Southern Alamance rolls to 12 0 win at Bartlett Yancey

Unbeaten Southern Alamance, ranked No 3 in one poll, improved to 6-0 after a 12 point win at Bartlett Yancey. Glassman delivered the first score in the second quarter and Bynum added a late TD run as the visitors shut out BY with strong defense. Bartlett Yancey, led by QB Jeff Rudd, moved the ball but could not score.

Hundley Ater Scales Ashworth Tunstall Spartans Pittsylvania County Don Dixon Trojans Richard Adams Drewry Mason Yanceyville N.C Souther Alamance Bartlett Yancey Glassman Southern Alamance Bynum Burgin Beale Beale Jeff Rudd Graham

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