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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1973

Page

3

Coach Tells How He'll Keep Bucks No 1 In Ratings

Woody Hayes guides Ohio State to remain top ranked in AP poll by avoiding conservative play until facing Michigan on Nov 24. Buckeyes boast 35 1st place votes, 1,726 points, with Alabama and Oklahoma in pursuit as Michigan, Penn State hold spots in top five amid shifts including Nebraska’s return to 11th and Tennessee’s drop.

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Rams star Fred Dryer earns AP Defensive Player of Week

The unbeaten Los Angeles Rams defensive end Fred Dryer is named AP Defensive Player of the Week after the 24 7 win over Green Bay. He recorded two fourth quarter sacks on Scott Hunter and Jim Del Gaizo and scored a safety, with teammates praising his relentlessness and the line’s containment. Dryer, a five year vet from San Diego State, credits coaching and confidence for the breakout performance.

NEW York Fred Dryer Dryer Los Angeles Rams Associated Press National Football Rams Green Bay Ckers San Diego State Ique NFL Oryer Grea Bay Scott Hunter Jim del Gaza Hunter del Gaizo Bachelor Dryer New York Giants New New England Rams Tve Pye Jack Youngblood Lefs Youngblood Dryer Back Dryer Saul Packers Fred Los Angeles Chuck Knox

Ten Year Vet Jim Turner Tackles Pressure In Tie

Denver battles Oakland to a 28-28 Monday night tie as Jim Turner connects on three of five field goals after a rocky start. The 10 year veteran, previously 1% on field goals, nails decisive kicks from 37 and 23 yards, while George Blanda adds two scores for the Raiders. Denver, led by Floyd Little and Turner, remains winless in its layover history as Oakland secures a share of the AFC Western lead.

Jim Turner Denver Oakland Turner New York Jets Bobby Howfield Bubba Smith Bill Thompson Riader Brosicos George Blanda Raider Ken Stabler Mike Siani Floyd Little Broncos Stabler Bronco Chiff Branch Blanda George John Ruston John Madden Kansas City Rickey Scales Virginia Teah Larry Roberts Virginia Union Deery Roberts Norfolk State Scales Eilyard Phil Roger Virginia Gerhart Indians Davidson Robert Gibson Terry Carter Richmond Tom Shank Emory and Henry

Arizona State Tops UCLA as Nation's Leading Scoring Team

Arizona State leads major college football scorers with 43.3 points per game and ranks first in total offense at 520.3 yards per game as it stays undefeated at 6-0. Dan ny White quarterbacks the Sun Devils who recently routed Brigham Young 52-12, while UCLA slips to 41.8 points per game after a 24-13 win over Washington State. Oklahoma and Alabama trail in total offense and scoring respectively, with SMU and Tulsa among top rushing and passing teams in the weekly AP statistics.

NEW York Arizona State UCLA Sun Devils Brigham Young Washington State Danny White Tulsa Oklahoma Associated Press Alabama Southern Methodist Sooners National Collegiate Sports Services

Dan River Tops Tunstall 39-36 At Tournament

Dan River high girls basketball outlasted Tunstall 39 36 on the Dan River Court in the County Basketball Tournament second game. The host advances to the finals in a double elimination set Thursday night. Dan River’s Jed Richardson led with 15 points and Carolyn Mayo 14. Ben Hogan scored 26 for Tunstall in a hard fought contest. The outcome shapes the late round schedule as Tunstall faces Chatham in the opening round rematch.

Dan River High Tunstall A Dan River Tunstall Chatham Dani Richardson Carolyn Mayo Jed Ben Hogan

Four Million Pledged for Chicago WFL Franchise

Chicago wins a WFL franchise with a pledge of about four million dollars. Thomas J. Origer and Nick Mileti anchor the Chicago team joining Gary Davidson in forming the new league. WFL aims for a July start with eight to possibly more teams and negotiates with 19 groups for 15 cities from Mexico City to Vancouver.

Chicago Thomas J. Origer Cleveland Nick Mileti WFL Gary L. Davidson New York Honolulu Toronto Boston Los Angeles Tokyo Davidson American Basketball Assocrtion World Hockey Association Qounger Mileti Cleveland Indians Cleveland Cavaliers Cleveland Crusaders Mexico City Vancouver Decesber National Football League Canadian Football League Origer

Bowling Results From JALMiversite Lanes Meet

The results list numerous competitors and scores across lanes and teams at JALMiversite Lanes. Notable entries include Murphy with 180, Stone 194, and Browne 174, with several others like Turner 201 and Plummer 203. The page catalogs teams such as GLC Murphy, Nixon, and Charcoal House among many.

Spider Barry Smith tops Virginia scoring with 94 points

Richmond fullback Barry Smith powered the Spiders to a 38 17 win over West Virginia as he ran for 80 yards and caught 54, boosting his season total to nine touchdowns and 94 points to lead Virginia college scoring.

Richmond Barry Smith Frank Jones Virginia College Jones Smith Spiders West Virginia James Dugger Virginian State Dugger Virginia State Hampton Institute Bobby Allen Wayne Latimer Virginia ‘Tech Allen

Kilmer to Start for Redskins vs Saints in New Orleans

Washington reports Bill Kilmer will start Sunday against the Saints in New Orleans after a knee injury. Kilmer left a recent game with an ankle problem but expects to be ready, with Sonny Jurgensen in relief and coach George Allen predicting Kilmer will be ready by Thursday.

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DeShazer Leads GW In 40-21 Loss At Halifax County

Andra DeShazer scored 15 points to lead GW as the Lady Eagles fell 40-21 to the Lady Blue Comets of Halifax County High at South Boston. GW, now 24-? on the year, still has one game left at Martinaville High next Tuesday. Brenda Mendenhall and Amy Hinson also contributed for GW, while Scott led Halifax County with 12 points and Watts added 10.

GWHL South Boston Lady Blue Comets Halifax County High Lady Eagles Martinaville High Andra DeShazer Brenda Mendenhall Amy Hinson Scott Watts Falifax County

Grantz Named National Back Of The Week For Gamecocks

South Carolina sophomore quarterback Jeff Grantz, 5 foot 1 inch and 178 pounds, rushed 24 times for a school record 200 yards and scored three touchdowns in a 39 22 win over Ohio University. He was named National College Back of the Week by the Associated Press for his performance and for his role in the Veer offense under Coach Paul Dietzel.

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