Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Danville Register in Danville, Virginia

We have 3,124,248 pages in Virginia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1973

Page

3

Schroeder Leads Southern Open With 65 Two Behind Player

John Schroeder posts a sizzling 65 to hold a two stroke lead after two rounds of the $100,000 Southern Open in Columbus. Gary Player also fires 65 to stay two back at 134 with Grier Jones at 136.

Columbus John Schroeder Gary Player Schroeder Ted Schroeder Green Island Country Club la Jolla Calif Player Grier Jones Jones Larry Stubblefield Johannesburg Hartford Southern Mason Rudolph Forrest Ferrer Curtis Sifford Chi Chi Rodriguez Harry Toscano Columbus, Ga Pete Brown Forrest Fezier Mason Rudolph Curtis Siffer Larry Hinson Ralph Johnston Babe Hiskey Dick Crawford Lou Graham Sam Adams Lloyd Hughes Roy Pace Jim Ferriell Fred Marti Don Bies Bruce Ashworth Bert Yancey Tommy McGinnis Tom Jenkins David Glenz Butch Baird Frank Beard Jack Ewing Toman Dick Hendrickson Artie McNickle Tom Kile Red Curl Jim Jamieson Terry Small Dick Rhyan Gary Grol Gibby Gilbert Tim Collins Chuck Thorpe Chuck Courtney Rick Massengale Dan Sikes Bruce Fleisher Davis Love Brian Allen Marion Heckee Bob Allard Rern Novak Ras Allen Dave Eichelberger

Openers highlight Southern Conference grid season start

Seven of eight Southern Conference members launch 1973 football seasons with nonleague games including two ACC matchups. East Carolina visits NC State in a featured night game while Virginia, Tech and Citadel face ACC rivals. Hampden Sydney, Virginia State, St Paul’s join Hampden-Sydney and Emory and Henry in afternoon contests as Bobby Ross debuts at The Citadel and Don Lawrence fields a deep Cavaliers backfield.

Associated Press Virginia William and Mary’s Indians Virginia Tech Virginia Military Appalachian State Mountaineers Western Kentucky Davidson Wildcats Wofford Furman Paladins Art Baker Presbyterian William and Mary Jim Root Tech Gobblers Rick Popp Coffey Ricky Scales Steve ‘Galloway VMI Tom Schultze Ronnie Norman Ronnie Moore Cavalier Don Lawrence Scott Gardner Harrison Davis Cavaliers Raymond Keys John Rainey Kent Merritt Mike Lacika Bill Copeland Lawrence Hampden-Sydney Tigers Guilford Virginia State Trojans Delaware State Hartford Ross Harry Lynch Citadel Clemson Lynch Harry Gene Dotson Carl Summerell Carlester Crumpler East Carolina N. C. State Pirates Mike Shelton Danny Griffin Baker Jim Brakefield Phil Coccioletti

Cubs Edge Cardinals 8-2 in Vivid Sixth Inning Outburst

Billy Williams went five for five with a two run double and five straight hits as the Cubs spoiled the Cardinals three game win streak. Chicago capitalized in the sixth inning with six runs on 11 batters, routing Rick Wise and John Andrews. Ted Simmons extended his hitting streak to 18 games for St Louis. Lou Brock swiped second base in the sixth.

Chicago Billy Williams Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardinals Cardinals Williams Jim Hickman Don Kessinger Ron Santo Pete Lacock Cubs Rick Wise Burt Hooton Ted Sizemore Tim McCarver St. Louis Wise John Andrews Ted Simmons Lou Brock

ABA Names Mike Storen As Fourth Commissioner

Mike Storen, former general manager of the Kentucky Colonels and Indiana Pacers, was named the ABA's fourth commissioner. The 37 year old succeeds Robert Carlson, with the vote reportedly 9-1. Storen aims to boost the Memphis franchise and improve the league image including pursuing a national TV contract and potential merger with the NBA.

Bert Rosenthal Associated Press NEW York (Ap Mike Storen Kentucky Colonels Indiana Pacers American Basketball Association Storen Robert S. Carlson Chicago George Mikan National Basketball Association Jack Dolph Dolph Carlson Ats The Colonels Notre Dame Marines Memphis Kennedy John Y. Brown Pacers Baltimore Bullets Cincinnati Royals NBA ABA

Nebraska Faces UCLA In Early Season Showdown

Nebraska hosts UCLA in a centerpiece early contest at Memorial Stadium, pitting fourth-ranked Nebraska against tenth-ranked UCLA. Tom Osborne debuts as Nebraska coach while UCLA relies on Mark Harmon at quarterback and a potent wishbone attack. The game, part of a Super Saturday with the nearby state fair, features two giant screens for fans and NU hoping to avenge last year’s upset by UCLA.

Odell Hanson Associated Press Lincoln Neb Nebraska Cornhuskers UCLA Bruins Memorial Stadium ABC Ally Tom Osborne Bob Devaney Cornhusker Osborne Dave Humm Las Vegas Humm Steve Runty Runty Mark Harmon Pepper Rodgers James McAlister Kermit Johnson Gene Bleymaier Eugene Jones North Carolina State Wolfpack East Carolina Bruce Shaw Shaw Dave Buckey

End Of Exhibitions Giants And Vikings Put Perfect Records On Line

The Giants 5-0 visit Akron to face the Browns while the 4-0 Vikings go to San Diego for a clash with the Chargers. Other Saturday games include Oakland at Buffalo, Green Bay at Cincinnati, New York Jets at Philadelphia, Atlanta at Pittsburgh, and Houston at New Orleans. Sunday features Baltimore at Denver and Chicago at Washington. The undefeated Giants seek a strong finish with a high-scoring attack and a defense that has 13 interceptions. the Vikings pursue a third straight perfect preseason as Fran Tarkenton guides a versatile, efficient passing game.

New York Giants Minnesota Vikings NFL Giants Akron Ohio Cleveland Browns Vikings San Diego Chargers Oakland Raiders Buffalo Bills Green Bay Packers Cincinnati Bengals New York Jets Philadelphia Eagles Tampa Fla Atlanta Falcons Pittsburgh Steelers Houston Oilers New Orleans Saints Baltimore Colts Denver Broncos Chicago Bears Browns Miami Fran Tarkenton Johnny Unitas Los Angeles Unitas Harland Svare Oakland San Francisco Ken Stabler O.J. Simpson Jim del Gaizo Green Bay Packers Scott Hunter Jerry Tagge Paul Brown Eagles New York Jets John Reaves Philly University of Florida Gerry Philbin Weeb Ewbank Terry Bradshaw

Court Edges Evert To Set All Australian Open Final

Margaret Court defeated Chris Evert in a 104 minute semifinal at Forest Hills 7 5 2 6 6 2 to reach the first all Australian final in US Open history. Evonne Goolagong also advanced by beating Helga Masthoff 6 1 4 6 6 4, setting the stage for Sunday’s men’s semifinals and finals.

Will Grimsley Forest Hills N.Y Margaret Court Chris Evert Evonne Goolagong Helga Masthoff Berlin Evonne Margaret Miss Evert Fort Lauderdale Fla Billie Jean King Chris Chis Virginia Wade Chrissy Florida Mrs.Court Paris Wimbledon Evenne Goolagong

Also Mentioned on This Page

John Schroder Arlie McNickle Dewitt Weaver Deane Beman Bert Greene Ken Harrelson Dave Fagg David Harper Walt Walker David Ingold John Webel ST Louis Chicago Aorh Bi Abrichi Brock If Sizemore Kessingerss Mondavef Icrnach Willams Simmons James Haneye Hoga Marquezth Vade McCrveth Hickman Carbert Hiser Reitzch Good Santosh Tyson Popovichah Kraussep Rudolphe Hugines Ph Too HM & Keestinger St Louis LaCock Santo Sb—Brock S Marquez Sf— McCarver Krauss Hooton J —Hooton Walter Kennedy NBA Commission League Ded Carlson Todd Munchak Stan Fritts Mississippi Villanova Rebels Norris Weese Kenny Lyons Memphis State Louisville State Dornell Harris Dan Darby Howard Stevens Colorado State Arizona Fort ‘Collins Cole’ Sarkis Arslanian CSU Weber State Jim Young Michigan Texas el Paso Idaho Moscow Eddie Robinson Grambling Long Beach State Rod Tureaud Holy Cross Massachusetts Drake West Texas State Virginia William & Mary Xavier Temple Franco Harris Atlanta Pat Sullivan Dick Shiner Bob Lee John North J.D. Roberts Archie Manning North Oilers Bill Peterson Dallas Baltimore Bob Gresham Colts Australia Outback Stan Smith MR. Scruggs Trailways Terminal Danville Crazy Horse Campground Box Moneta
Search Courier

Search the Danville Register Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Danville Register?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication