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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1966

Page

7

Masters Round Two Sees Harney Butler Lead By One Stroke

Paul Harney and Peter Butler hold a one stroke edge at Augusta after two rounds in the Masters golf tourney. Nicklaus struggled to a 76 amid gusting winds and a costly five three-putts, while Palmer Sanders and Rosburg surged, Hogan matched 71 as 64 players sit within 16 of the lead.

Associated Press Augusta Augusta National Nicklaus South Africa Gary Player Arnold Palmer Doug Sanders Bob Rosburg Portland Ore Don January Dallas Tex Ben Hogan Hogan Mike Souchak Duke University Ray Floyd St. Andrews Harney Pleasant Valley Sutton Butler Birmingham England Coal Center Peter Peter Alliss Niel Coles Big Jack Rosburg Sanders Clyde Jacksonville Greensboro Gatar Paul Honey Peter Butler Gay Brewer Onee Allen Tommy Jacobs Cesseascrenee Edodi Randy Glover Seeseseeseenern Seeeseeenereaene Bill Casper Peverer al Geierger Eebranee Steve Oppermann Sceeve Don Finsterwald Pall Ranger Sane Bruce Crampton Eee Tewnae Sae Ae Sam Snea Ken Venturite George Knudson Rod Funseth Oe Julius Borosan Roberto Devicenzo Renee Es Bobby Nichols Avold Henning Gardner Dickinson Pes Tedoe Senegastsureed H. Sikes Sane - Aetee Robert Dickson Ramon Sotaree Jacky Caprioonaee Bruce Devlin Byron Nelson Seerens Ences Dave Marr Bo Wininger Bernard Hunt Seternaconn Ensee Fsbo Michael “Bonallack Veeeen Nares Dpf Bob McCallister Eaanee Charles Coody Kel Dave Dataes Os Johnny Pott Nagie Ee Billy Joe Patton Bob Charles Schevene Jean Garalalde Wee Neon Mrs Beens Dave Eichelberger Anon Rod Ornees Deane Beman Mason Rudolph Charles Greene Tom Barnes Jr Dick Mayer George Will Jerry Barber Cobie Legrange Lionel Platts Peter Ener Cesar Pando Sar Peter Iss Seer Edeennene Henry. Picard Rodney Foster Gene Sarazenares Tomoo Reese A. A Richard Davies Harvie Ward Cary Alddlecoff Wilfidrew Amate

Tim McCarver To Bat Clean-Up For Cardinals

St Louis manager Red Schoendienst announced Tim McCarver will bat clean up in the NL opener. McCarver hit .276 last season and .309 in exhibition games. He had 11 homers and 48 RBIs. Alex Johnson, acquired last winter, was moved from fourth to seventh in the order after a .267 spring showing.

ST. Petersburg Fla. AF St. Louis Cardinal Red Schoendienst Tim McCarver McCarver Schoendienst Alex Johnson Philadelphia Phillies Johnson

Clay Terrell heavyweight title bid eyed in Toronto

Toronto AP reports Harold Ballard of Maple Leaf Gardens aims to stage a world heavyweight title bout between Cassius Clay and Ernie Terrell in mid May. The March 29 clash was cancelled after Terrell pulled out over contract terms, leaving Clay to defeat George Chuvalo in Toronto.

Toronto Harold Ballard Maple Leaf Gardens Cassius Clay Ernie Terrell Clay Terrell George Chuvalo

Phoenix Handicap At Keeneland Tops Racing Card

Graystark an ante Derby favorite from Graystark and Moccasin return in six furlongs as Keeneland opens with the $20 000 added Phoenix Handicap a highlight. Moccasin meets six rivals in the other six furlong race while several other stakes cards at Aqueduct Bowie Golden Gate and Gulfstream feature top horses and heavy weights.

Phoenix Keeneland Orlo Robertson Associated Press Graystark Moccasin Lexington John Gallbreath Darby Dan Farm A.B. Hancock Claiborne Farm Arch Ward Arlington Park Gardenia Garden State Park Hancock Churchill Downs Aqueduct Bowie New York Maryland Excelsior Quita Duke Ing Selahi Wheatley Stable Queen Empress Barbara Fritchie Palm Court Summer Scandal Tosmah Straight Deal Golden Gate Fields Port Wine Royal House Beau Rivage Pollux Fort Lauderdale Gulfstream Park Rome Cimanyd Lincoln I Downs

Angels Ready For Debut As Giants Visit Intra-Spring Clash

Anaheim and San Francisco prepare for a weekend exhibition showdown at Angels Stadium as workmen finish last details on the $24 million ballpark. Manager Bill Rigney faces pitching worries with Lee, Newman, Brutet hobbled, while Dean Chance to start Saturday against Ron Herbel in the opener.

Anaheim California Angels Ball Park Anaheim Stadium Tallis Rigney Bob Lee Fred Newman Lee Newman Chicago George Brutet Angels Dean Chance Giants Ron Herbel

Hawks Hope To Even Up NBA Series

The St Louis Hawks aim to even the Western Division playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers after a 320-113 home win. Coach Richie Guerin and Len Wilkens are set to play despite injuries as St Louis looks to sustain their 52 percent shooting and leverage home-court advantage.

ST. Louis S J. Louis Hawks National Basketball Association Los Angeles Lakers Hawks Lakers Los Angeles Vol Boozer

Senators Face Baseball Opener Short On Power

The Washington Senators may be without three power hitting right-handers for Monday's opening game against the Cleveland Indians in D C Stadium. Catcher John Orsino is ailing with an elbow issue while Ken McMillan dislocated thumb and Don Lock has a back problem. If needed, Doug Camilli catches, Fred Valentine centers, and Ed Brinkman starts at third.

Pompano Beach Fla Washington Senators Cleveland Indians D.C Sam McDowell Indians John Orsino Ken McMullen Don Lock Doug Camilli Fred Valentine Ed Brinkman

Phillies Sign Roger Craig To Bolster Pitching Staff

Roger Craig, 35, was signed by the Philadelphia Phillies in Clearwater to strengthen their relief pitching. The veteran hurler has previously pitched for the Dodgers, Cardinals, Mets, Reds, and Dodgers, and was released by his prior club.

Clearwater, Fla Roger Craig Philadelphia Phillies Craig Brooklyn Los Angeles Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals New York Mets Cincinnati

Cliff Richey Reaches Masters Final In St Petersburg

Cliff Richey of Dallas defeated Dimitri Sturdza 6-4 6-4 7-5 to advance to the Masters Invitational final in St. Petersburg. He will play Saturday's Jovanovic Pilic winner. Richey’s sister Nancy, top seed in the women's division, beat Madonna Schacht 6-1 6-2 in the quarterfinals. Further women’s results include Baylon over Ebbern 8-4 6-2, Sherriff over Jones 6-3 6-3, and Stove over Overton 6-3 6-0.

ST. Petersburg Fila Cliff Richey Dallas Tex Dimitri Sturdza Switzerland Richey Boro Jovanovic Nicola Pilic Nancy Madonna Schacht Australia Norma Baylon Argentina Robyn Ebbern Gail Sherriff Raymonde Jones Washington, D.C Betty Stove Netherlands Wendy Overton Ormond Beach Fla

Dietzel to Bring Army Coach to USC Staff

Coach Paul Dietzel announced that Bill Shalosky, Army offensive line coach and 1963 UC graduate, will join his staff at the University of South Carolina. He travels with Dietzel from Army as part of four Army assistants following the new Gamecocks athletic director. Shalosky has been a Dietzel assistant six years and came from LSU to West Point four years ago.

Davis Las Vegas Nev Houston Oakland John Rauch Gordon Scotty) Stirling Stirling Ralph C. Wilson Jr Buffalo Bills Wilson al Davis Sid Gillman Los Angeles Lulane University Florida Georgia U.S. Military Academy Philadelphia Eagles Boston Yanks New York Bulldogs Columbia S.C Paul Dietzel Bill Shalosky U.S. Miltary Academy University of South Carolina Army Gamecock George Terry la Jones Bill Rowe Shalosky University of Cincinnati Dietzel Louisiana State LSU West Point

Phillies seek bullpen help amid Wagner arm soreness

The Phillies face bullpen strain as their top reliever Gary Wagner battles a sore throwing arm this spring, prompting consideration of adds to bolster relief pitching.

Reds Phillies Gary Wagner

Masters Tourney Becomes New Race After 36 Holes

Arnold Palmer shot 70 to reach 144 and spark contention as wind-swirlled rounds pushed the Masters toward a tight finish. Jack Nicklaus endured a rare rough second round, blaming slow greens and missed short putts. Paul Harney and Peter Butler led after 36 holes with 143 totals. Butler praised the wind as Britain-like, while others faulted gusts for high scores.

Palmer Harney Nicklaus Ben Hogan Augusta National January Butler Britain

Bowling Scores and League Results From Riverside and Recreation Center

A dense roundup of bowling and volleyball scores across multiple leagues at Riverside Lanes and the Recreation Center. Entries include team matchups, individual game totals, and standout performances such as woolly bullys 205 and Catherine 207, with numerous 3- and 4- game results and player initials noted for weekly standings.

Nine-Year-Old Makes Hole in One in Third Round

RACINE Wisconsin AP nine year old Danny Christensen teed off on the 135 yard fifth hole at Washington Park. His drive rolled onto the green and dropped into the cup for a hole in one during his third round after playing the first two rounds on Thursday. Golf record books note a six year old made a hole in one in Enid Oklahoma in 1958.

Racine Wis Danny Christensen Danny Washington Park Enid Okla

Veteran, Rookie Reach Finals in Seniors Golf Championship

In the American Seniors Golf Championship, veteran Adrian C. McManus of Windermere Florida and rookie Walter Dowell of Walnut Ridge Arkansas advanced to Saturday’s finals. McManus, 69, beat Bruce A. Coffin of Marblehead Massachusetts 5 and 3, while Dowell, 59, defeated Robert Horton of Columbus Ohio 6 and 5. The finalists will contest 18 holes on the West course of the Belleview Built More Club par 71, 6,367 yards.

Clearwater Fla Adrian C. McManus Windermere Bruce A. Coffin Marblehead Mass Walter Dowell Walnut Ridge Ark Robert Horton Columbus Ohio Dowell McManus Belleview Builtmore Club

Boxing card bars women at Vancouver arena

Seattle promoters Thunderhill Corp. said no women will be admitted to the April 20 show at the garden auditorium. The main event features Eddie Cotton of Seattle versus Emil Umek of Frankfurt in a 10 round light heavyweight bout.

Vancouver Seattle Thunderhill Corp Garden Auditorium Eddie Cotton Emil Umek Frankfurt Germany

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