Gretna Hawks Edge Tunstall in Sertoma Bowl Opener
Gretna Hawks rally to an 18 12 victory over Tunstall Trojans in the Sertoma Bowl opener on Gretna’s new field. Bill Mustain’s 11 yard pass to Ronald Worley with 21 seconds left sealed the comeback after Tunstall tied it late. Allen and Peters starred for Gretna and Hancock led the Trojans.
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Richard Fratzke
Douglas Dalton
Acie Pickeral
Hancock
Randy Gammon
Ronnie Watson
Kenny Austin
David Edwards
Martinsville Bulldogs Run Past Morehead 26 to 0
Walshback Taylor Edwards scores all four Martinsville touchdowns to power a 26 point win over Morehead High School in Rockingham County. Edwards — with a 72 yard TD dash late — leads a dominating performance as Martinsville rebounds from an earlier loss.
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Rockingham County
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Bob St Clair retires from NFL after 12 seasons
San Francisco veteran Bob St Clair announces retirement due to leg injury lingering from last season. The 49ers name him to join the scouting staff after a 12 season career with the franchise. He tore his Achilles tendon warming up for the 1964 opener at Kezar Stadium against the Detroit Lions and faced infection during recovery.
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Bob St. Clair
SAN Francisco
49Ers
Kezar Stadium
Detroit
Cavaliers Rally to 21 6 Victory at Staunton River
Leon Foley and David Hogg starred as Chatham opened with a 21 6 football win over Staunton River High School in a Group II District IV clash. The Cavaliers controlled after forcing a fumble on the opening kickoff.
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David Hogg
Chatham
Cavaliers
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Golden Eagle
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Hogg
Charles Floyd
Thomas Patterson
Stuart Todd
Staunton River
John Easley
L. G. Bryant
Mullins
Walker
Monty Heath
Bodix
Roanoke Catholic
Altavista
Chatham Stadium
Roanoke Valley Invitational leads after first round
Veterans Doug Ford and Charlie Bassler headline a 68 tied with Wrynsoal Spencer and Bobby Mitchell at Blue Hills in Roanoke. A crowded field of 186 golfers includes Mike Souchak and Art Wall. late scoring under near dark conditions sets the stage for the 54 hole event with $1,800 to the winner.
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Roanoke
Doug Ford
Charlie Bassler
Wrynsoal Spencer
Blue Hills
George Crews
Martinsville
Ronnie Polane
Wayne Maley
Tom Strange
Ronnie Gerringer
Bobby Mitchell
Mike Souchak
Art Wall
Joe Campbell
Basster
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PGA
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Ted
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al Smith
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Terete
Roomy Polane
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Tom Stratee
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Afree
Bobby Fry
Deaver
Dan Sew
Fred Lindstram
Tim Colins
Sewectiasee
Herb Hoover
David Jimenez
Billy Nash
Pete
Fidim Campbell
Billy Liles
John Felus Peette
Herman Peery Se
Dodgers Beat Astros 3-2 Behind Drysdale Home Run
Los Angeles pitcher Don Drysdale earned his 19th win and hit his seventh homer of the season as the Dodgers defeated the Astros 5-2. The win keeps Dodgers within two percentage points of the NL lead as San Francisco’s game against Chicago unfolds.
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Don Drysdale
Los Angeles Dodgers
Houston
Dodgers
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Giants
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Don Young
Cubs
Ron Herbe
Chicago
Ellsworth
Abernathy
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Meapiet
Bailey
Roznovsky Ee Herbel
Perry
Giants Rally for 5-2 Win Over Cubs on McCovey Slam
Willie McCovey delivered a pivotal tie breaking grand slam in the sixth as the San Francisco Giants beat the Chicago Cubs 5-2 Friday to maintain a half game NL lead over the Dodgers. Pitcher Ted Abernathy allowed the slam after relieving Dick Ellsworth with bases loaded and one out. Ellsworth took the loss.
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Willie McCovey
San Francisco Giants
Chicago Cubs
Giants
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Cincinnati
Ted Abernathy
Dick Ellsworth
Chicago
Cubs
Jim Hart
NeCovey
Jack Thatt
Abernathy
Ellsworth
Halifax County Triumphs in Danville Wrestling Night
In Danville City Armory Halifax County defeats Franklin County in a promoted wrestling event headlined by Johnny Weaver and George Becker against Skull Murphy and Brute Bernard. Kid wrestlers Pee Wee Lopez Chico Santana battle Little Boy Blue Jim Dandy. War Cloud faces The Viking in a singles bout. Angelo Martinelli meets Pedro Zapata to open at 8:30.
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George Becker
Skull Murphy
Brute Bernard
Danville
City Armory
Pee Wee Lopez
Chico Santana
Little Boy Blue
Jim Dandy
Weaver
Becker
Suni War Cloud
War Cloud
Angelo Martinelli
Pedro Zapata
Spencer High School Player Larry Martin Dies After Injury
Spencer Iowa. Larry Martin a 15 year old Spencer High School sophomore football player died from an abnormal buildup of fluid on the brain. A pathologist said the condition likely stemmed from a play during Thursday scrimmage minutes before his collapse. He was not involved in the pileup play and was in normal physical condition aside from the injury.
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Spencer
Iowa
Larry Martin
Martin
Cliborne Hinton Standouts For Blue Comets In Win
Halifax County Blue Comets beat Franklin County 20 12 in non district play led by Kenny Hinton and Melvin Cliborne connecting on two long touchdown passes. Cliborne and Hinton combined for a 58 yard opening drive and a 25 yard score. Franklin County threats were answered by Halifax with strong defense and a late punt return TD by David Maddy.
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Melvin Cliborne
Halifax County
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Hinton
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Charles Dent
Cliborne
Dan River and Rustburg Face District Test At 2 PM
Dan River High School prepares for a 2 P.M. clash with Rustburg after a 42-0 opening loss to Appomattox. Coach Harry Johnston emphasizes improved hustle as he reshuffles the defense and starts veterans to chase an elusive first win for Rustburg and a rebound for the Wildcats.
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Fred Cox
Stan Moorefield
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Mike Meadows
Michael Gowldin
Ronnie Tewis
Don Coleman
Doug Barringer
Charles Ferguson
Danny Karnes
C. Dodson
Darrell Finney
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