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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1966

Page

12

Co Leaders One Stroke Up After 36 Holes In Greensboro

Doug Sanders and Tom Weiskopf shared the Greensboro Open lead at the halfway point with 135 totals. Sanders birdied the next-to-last hole to tie, while Weiskopf fired a four-under 67 on the Sedgefield layout. Al Geiberger was one back at 136, with Ragan Reid and Sikes tied at 137.

Reese Kart Associated Press Greensboro N.C Doug Sanders Tom Weiskopf Sanders Weiskopf Sam Snead Howie Johnson Terry Dill Terry Wilcox Bert Yancey Julius Boros Joe Campbell Jack Nicklaus Ohio State Geiberger Ag Sanders Bend Tom _ Weiskopf Ag Gelberger Steve Dave Ragan Teene Terry Dill Howle Johnson Peas Terry Wilce Oe Joe Campbell Umeha Me Iiss Dick Mayer Theme Aesen Iene Bob Goalby Eweees Ence Penes Ewe Wee Eeerseawas Bill Harv Charles Sitford Bob McCallister Eee Sr Jorge Bayer Steee Emcee Ene Ou Graham Adee Werenee Jay Oolan Oe Errrers Billy Farret Arnold Palmer Ave Marr Harold Williams Teve Oorman Bobby Nichols Peter Butter Enna Een Eesee Sonny Ridenhour Dudley Wysong Roy Ace Ste Ee Ees Bob Zimmerman Enn Ensence Phil Isother Rex Baxter Os Oe Ack McGowan Gordon Jones Steve Spray Wilf Homemuike Dick Lytle Johnny Pot Ube Dent Neee Weewesese Rees Erwey Neha Tons Ae Doug Ford Ae Ee iRay Floyd Corey Pete Brown Dave Stockton Bob Charles Arry Beck Buich Baird Eee Eebes Tr Renee Reese Ren Eeee Bernard Hun So Eesanascensenen Taba Eteneee

Wife and Husband Win Singles at South African Tennis Championship

Clark Graebner of Beachwood Ohio defeated Gordon Forbes 11-9 6-3 6-3 to reach the round of 16 in Johannesburg. Carole Graebner beat Esme Emanuel 6-3 6-1 to reach the women’s quarter‑finals, while Wimbledon champion Margaret Smith advanced 6-2 6-2 over Janine Riddell. Bob Hewitt joined the Graebners in the men’s quarter‑finals.

Johannesburg South Africa Clark Carole Graebner Beachwood Ohio Gordon Forbes Carole Esme Emanuel Margaret Smith Australia Janine Riddell Graebner Bob Hewitt

Simmenthal Milan Wins European Title Over Slavia Prague

In Bologna Italy Simmenthal Milan defeated Slavia Prague 77 to 72 to claim the European basketball championship. Starters Skip Thoren and Bill Bradley led the Italians with 21 and 14 points respectively while Gabriele Vianello also scored 21. The victory made Simmenthal the first Italian club to win the continental title before a crowd of 8 000.

Bologna Italy Simmenthal Milan Thoren Bill Bradley Slavia Prague Czechoslovakia University of Illinois Bradley Princeton Gabriele Vianello

Grand jury in Chicago boxing probe extended indefinitely

A federal grand jury probing gangster influence in boxing met in a routine session on Friday as the investigation tied to Bernie Glickman, 51, former Chicago fight manager, likely remains under consideration. The March grand jury, set to end Monday, was extended indefinitely at the prosecutors’ request.

Chicago U.S

Australian Resident Keith Diepraam and Robert Moore Named

An Australian now living here along with Keith Diepraam and Robert Moore of South Africa are noted as part of the referenced group. The brief identifies these two South African individuals in connection with the matter.

Keith Diepraam Robert Moore South Africa

Power and Speed Rally Indians as 66 Pennant Contenders

Cleveland aims for a first pennant in 1966 led by slugger Rocky Colavito and stars Sam McDowell and Sonny Siebert. Manager Birdie Tebbetts emphasizes pitching depth as key, with Don McMahon and rising hurlers in spring plans. The lineup features Whitfield and Colavito power, Davalillo in center, and a strong base of runners, while infielders Alvis Brown Gonzalez vie for spots.

Indians Jack Stevenson Associated Press Tucson Ariz Cleveland Rocky Colavitol Minnesota Sam McDowell Sonny Siebert Kansas City Tribe Birdie Tebbetts Luis Tiant Lee Stange Jack Kralick Ralph Terry Joe Azcue del Crandall Pittsburgh Fred Whitfield Colavito Leon Wagner Vic Davalillo Max Alvis Larry Brown Pedro Gonzalez Brown Gonzalez

Twins Beat Reds 10-6 In Exhibition

In Tampa Minnesota power led a 10-6 exhibition win over Cincinnati with 10 extra base hits including five homers. Harmon Killebrew and Zolio Versalles homered for the Twins while Don Pavletich and Tommy Helms went deep for the Reds. Versalles drove in three as Minnesota burst ahead in the fourth and sixth innings.

Tampa Fla Minnesota Twins Cincinnati Reds Don Pavletich Reds Tommy Helms Zolio Versalles Harmon Killibrew Twins Versalles Minnesota Joe Nuxhall John Tsitouris Mudcat Grant Mel Nelson Gary Rogenburk Bailey Nuxhall Teitoune Barna Pavletich W—Nelson L—Tsitour Cincinnati

Bosox rout Atlanta 7 1 in exhibition game

Carl Yastrzemski powered Boston with a 375 foot homer two-run double and three RBIs as the Red Sox routed Atlanta ace Tony Cloninger 7-1 in an exhibition in West Palm Beach. George Scott opened the fourth inning rally with a bases empty homer as Boston chased Cloninger after 4 14 innings.

West Palm Beach Fla Carl Yastrzemski Boston Atlanta Tony Cloninger Red Sox Yastrzemski George Scott Cloninger

Florida Presbyterian Beats Davidson 8-5 in Florida tour action

In St. Petersburg Florida Presbyterian defeated Davidson 8-5 as Davidson struggled with wild pitches and weak contact. Maury McDonald fanned 12 and walked 14 while Florida Presbyterian capitalized with a first inning rally and a three run third highlighted by Fred Wilsons bases loaded triple. Jim Hyder led the Davidson offense with two hits in a losing effort.

ST. Petersburg Fla Florida Presbyterian Davidson Wildcats Florida Maury McDonald Fred Wilson McDonald Jim Hyder Presbyterian Sian Bennett Durham Alten Waite Frost

Wendy Alien Leads In High Sierra Ski Cup GS

Wendy Alien of San Pedro California won the first of two women s runs and the French skiers held a 1 2 lead in the men s giant slalom Friday as the High Sierra Ski Cup continued in South Lake Tahoe California. The second race was scheduled for Saturday.

Lake Tahoe Calif Wendy Alien San Pedro

Koufax Drysdale Ready To Sue If Dodgers Didn't Settle

Dodgers pitchers Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale were prepared to sue under California personal service contract law if a settlement wasn’t reached. They argued one cannot keep a personal service contract beyond seven years, noting their deals since 1955 and 1956. The players and their attorney J William Hayes said there was no bitterness during talks, and Bavasi denied the law affected negotiations.

LOS Angeles Sandy Koufax Don Drysdale Los Angeles Dodgers Dodger Stadium Drysdale Sandy Dodger J. William Hayes Koufax Olivia de Havilland Ariz Bavasi Phoenix

Eagles Trade Maxie Baughan To Rams For Two Rookies

Philadelphia trades Pro Bowl linebacker Maxie Baughan to Los Angeles for two rookies Frank Molden and Fred Brown and a future draft pick. Rams aim to bolster interior linebacker strength while Eagles seek younger talent and cap relief.

Eagles Maxie Baughan Rams Philadelphia Philadelphia Eagles Los Angeles Rams Joe Kuharich Tommy McDonald Sonny Jurgensen Baughan Atlanta Falcons Bessemer Ala Georgia Tech Frank Molden Fred Brown Molden Brown Los Angeles Bill George Chicago Bears Jack Pardee Ram George Allen Kuharich Malden San Francisco University of Miami Pittsburgh Ripelers

College Results by The Associated Press

College results across baseball tennis and golf show mixed outcomes. Notable scores include Florida Presbyterian 8 over Davidson 5 and Virginia 2 Yale 1 while Duke and Hore 1 tied in tennis. Golf winner Winston-Salem dominated, and several intramural matchups featured tight finishes among Atlantic Christian, Wake Forest, and Furman.

Associated Press South Carolina Duke Fla. Presbyterian Davidson High Point Atlantic Christian Howard Winston-Salem Virginia Yale Connecticut Maryland Colby Wilmington Wake Forest Florida State Ohio University Furman Western Carolina Appalachian Hore Rollins East Carolina VMI One Carolina State Lengir Rhyne Catawhesae Rosse Cornell North Carolina

Indians at a Glance in Tucson 1966 Preview

The Cleveland Indians at a glance in Tucson highlight strong long ball threat from Leon Wagner Rocky Colavito and Fred Whitfield. They need starting pitching to back up Sam McDowell and Sonny Siebert. The 1965 finish was fifth, with 1966 projected to finish fourth.

Indians Tucson Ariz Cleveland Indians Leon Wagner Rocky Colavito Fred Whitfield Sam McDowell Sonny Siebert Twins

Cards Edge Out Tigers 7-6 In Exhibition Win

Tim McCarver led the St. Louis Cardinals with three hits including a solo homer as they beat the Detroit Tigers 7-6 in a spring exhibition. McCarver also doubled in the seventh scoring, while Norm Cash hit a two run homer for Detroit and Al Kaline added a ninth inning solo shot.

Lakeland Fla Tim McCarver St. Louis Cardinals Detroit Tigers Norm Cash al Katine Tigers McCarver Cardinals De‘triot Denny McLain St. Louis Mike Shannon Philip Gagliano Kaline McLain Detroit Bill Freehan Sadecki Purkey Dennis Boston Atlanta Schultz Gladding Hiller Freetan W—Saedheete Tke J — Wilson Radatz Nixone Cloninger Blasingame Olive Decks L—Mclain St. Paurs Aaccarver de Torre Clark W—Wilson L—Cloninger Troit Freehan Cash

Angels Blank Cubs By 5-0

Marcellino Lopez pitched seven scoreless innings allowing three hits and one walk as the California Angels defeated the Chicago Cubs 5-0 in Palm Springs. Norm Seibern and Willie Smith hit home runs for California, while Paul Schaal collected two hits. J.D. Warner and Bob Lee completed the shutout by retiring the Cubs in the final two innings.

Palm Springs Calif Marcellino Lopez California Angels Chicago Cubs Lopez J.D. Warner Bob Lee Cub Warner Lee Cubs Norm Seibern Willie Smith Angels Paul Schaal Chicago N California Oeuerney Siebern

Mantle to Receive Hutch Award at Sunday Game

Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees, aged by illness, will accept the Hutch Award for courage and character before Sunday's game against Philadelphia in Fort Lauderdale. The honor honors Fred Hutchinson, who died after battling cancer and who was once Cincinnati manager. Mantle was to receive it at a New York writers dinner last February but was hospitalized for shoulder surgery.

Fort Lauderdale Fla Mickey Mantle New York Yankees Hutch Fred Hutchinson Philadelphia Hutchinson Cincinnati Mantle Baseball Writers New York

Florida Derby Headlines Rich Weekend of Racing

Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park features eleven three year olds racing 1 1/8 miles for 100000 added with Kauai King the 5-2 favorite after Fountain ofYouth win Amberoid Abe's Hope and Blue Skyer also strong entries. Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park offers 12 for 50000 added over 1 1/8 miles as top horses Timely Move Better Sea Casing Tools and Taipan vie for Derby implications while other stakes fill the day at Aqueduct Bowie and Lincoln Downs.

Oklg Robertson Associated Press Gulfstream Park Oaklawn Park Graustark Buckpasser Keeneland Lexington Blue Grass New York Florida Michael Ford Gulfstream Track R. N. Webster Abe Hope Flamin Baby Buckpasser Wheatley Bold and Brave Blue Skyer Gulfstream Father Timely Move Better Sea Casing Tools Aqueduct Patrice Jacobs King Ranch Seaman Westchester Fleet Hoist Bar Steve le Jr Bowie Golden Gate Fields Berkeley Sheldrake Sub Cali Lincoln Downs

Abe Campbell Critz Funeral Rites Held

Funeral rites for Abe Campbell Critz were conducted yesterday afternoon from Townes Memorial Chapel by Dr. W. Carroll Freeman and the Rev. Jack G. Grizzard. Interment was in Highland Burial Park with Morotock Lodge of Masons No. 210 in charge of graveside rites. Pallbearers included Joe Lynch, Dr. D. L. Arey, R. W Critz, George Morris, TIl, Ben Townes III, Sam Craig, R. P. Garrett, E. B Furgurson, F. H. Shackleford and Robert Wiles.

Abe Campbell Critz Townes Memorial Chapel W. Carroll Freeman Jack G. Grizzard Highland Burial Park Morotock Lodge of Masons No. 210 Joe Lynch D. L. Arey R. W Skip) iCritz George Morris Til Ben Townes III Sam Craig R. P. Garrett E. B Pat) Furgurson F. H. Shackleford Robert Wiles

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