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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1966

Page

4

Haynie Leads Raleigh Invitational as Haynie Tops Field

Sandra Haynie, a 22-year-old from Fort Worth, shot four under par to take a first round lead in the Raleigh Ladies Invitational Golf Tournament at Raleigh Country Club. Kathy Whitworth and Judy Kimball trailed by three, with several pros at even par or under after the opening round in the 54-hole event.

Kenalyta Associated Press Wilmington, N.C Larry Beck Whispering Pines N.C Harold Henning Jerry Barber al Besselink Cape Fear Country Club Raleigh, N.C Sandra Haynie Ft. Worth Tex Miss Haynie Kathy Whitworth San Antonio Judy Kimball Sioux City Iowa Raleigh

Phils Rally In Ninth For 4-3 Win

Philadelphia wins 4-3 over Cincinnati in a dramatic ninth inning rally. John Briggs laced a run producing single after Cookie Rojas reached, Clay Dalrymple advanced on the throw, and Adolfo Phillips scored on the play. Roger Craig earned the win in relief of Jim Bunning as Cincinnati had led briefly on Leo Cardinas homer.

Ralpn Bernstein Associated Press Philadelphia John Briggs Jack Baldschun Cincinnati Phillies Reds Baldschun Sammy Ellis Cookie Rojas Rojas Clay Dalrymple Dalrymple Adolfo Phillips Tony Gonzalez Briggs Roger Craig Craig Jim Bunning Leo Cardenas Harper Brings Rose Ib Affen Pinson Rf O White Gcolmn J Callison Oshasn If O Groat Ss Pyllich Orojas Cardnas Ss Dairym Ec Helms Q Phillips Pr Oo Ellis Bunning Shmsky Ph Clem‘ng Phlonga O Craig Gonzler Ph Rose Pinson Pavlelich Cardenas Sb—Allen Sf—White

National League Officials Plan Weekend Meeting

Milwaukee Sentinel reports baseball executives will meet in Los Angeles for Pennant Day ceremonies and the Braves shift issue. Key figures include NL president Warren Giles, Commissioner Eckhert, AL president Joe Cronin, and Walter OMalley. A second NL owners meeting is set for New York in May.

Milwaukee Braves Atlanta Los Angeles Milwaukee Sentinel Warren Giles Dodger California Angel Anaheim William D. Eckhert Giles Joe Cronin Walter O'Malley Los Angeles Dodgers the Sentinel New York City New York Wisconsin League Chicago Bowie Kuhn National League Wisconsin Supreme Court

Tabarly Returns To Port After Newport Solo Trip

Eric Tabarly, after a two day solo voyage from Newport RT in his ketch Pen Fuick IT, docked at Port Lorient France on Friday. No explanation given though reports say his boat was damaged in a storm. Tabarly won the 1964 England to Newport solo race.

Port Lorient France Eric Tabarly Newport RT Fuick Port Fri Tabarly Newport

Clay to defend title against Cooper in London

Cassius Clay plans a May title defense against Henry Cooper in London, with dates possibly May 23 or 28. The announcement is set for New York, with Main Bout Inc handling television rights and early delivery via the Early Bird Satellite. Clay, awaiting draft appeal, will train in Miami Beach and depart for London in three to four weeks for the Highbury stadium bout.

Miami Cooper United States Early Bird the Herald Clay Putnam London Herald

Langston Leads Carver 5-4 In Darkness Halting Play

GWHS golf team defeated William Fleming of Roanoke 17-1 in a Western District match at Danville Golf Club. It was GW's 33rd straight duel win and second district win with no losses. Rick Bendall earned medal honors with 73. Scoring shows Bendall 73, Tucker 82, Feldman 75, Kilgore 82. GW won low ball 3-0. Next match against E C Glass High in Lynchburg Friday.

GWHS William Fleming Roanoke Rick Bendall Danville Dana Hughes Steve Tucker Bob Mays G. W Bob Feldman Tom Scott Mike Kilgore Joe Charnburg

Petrosyan Spassky Chess World Match Adjourned

Match adjourned after 43rd move in game three as Tigran Petrosyan and Boris Spassky, both playing white, paused their world championship contest. The first two games of the 24 game match were drawn and play will resume Saturday.

Moscow Tigran Petrosyan Boris Spassky

Langston Lions edge Carver in tense seven-inning duel

Langston High Lions built a 5-4 lead in an 11 hit game behind Freddie Wagstaff seven innings and Benjamin Hairston one inning before darkness halted play. The teams will resume May 4 in Danville after Langston led 2-0 through four, Carver rallying to tie 4-4 before Langston struck in the eighth. Curtis McLaughlin and Robert Slade led Lions with three and three hits respectively, as Carver received singles from Preston Martin Stockton and Louis Preston.

Langston High Lions Freddie Wagstaff Benjamin Hairston Carver Fieldale Lions Danville Langston Curtis McLaughlin Robert Slade Wagstaff Bernard Payne Preston Martin R. Stockton Louis Preston Campbell County

Paschal Wins Pole Position For 400 Lap Race Sunday

A Sacramento AP report notes Paschal wins pole for the 400 lap race Sunday. The piece also covers a Southern California group seeking an AFL franchise named Orange County Football Inc and considering Frank Leahy as coach if approved. Leahy, Notre Dame legend, would return to coaching after retirement.

Paschal Sacramento Calif Southern California Notre Dame Frank Leahy Orange County Bruce Werlhof Santa Ana Leahy Portland Ore

Pole winner Paschal leads Gwyn Staley 400 field

Jim Paschal of High Point captured the pole at North Wilkesboro for Sunday's Gwyn Staley 400 stock car race, posting 102.693 mph in a 1966 Plymouth. He led four faster laps that broke the old track record as Pearson Pistone and Petty also qualified in top positions for the 250 mile event at the 0.8 mile track. Additional qualifiers included Alison, McQuagg, Spencer, Cooper, Black and Yarborough.

North Wilkesboro N. C Jim Paschal High Point North Wilkesboro Speedway Gwyn Staley Paschal Fred Lo- Tenzen David Pearson Spartanburg S. C Tom Pistone Richard Petty Randleman Pearson Dodge Pistone Ford Petty Plymouth Nfurth Bobby Alison Hueytown Ala Sam McQuagg Columbus G. C Spencer Inman S.C Doug Cooper Gastonia Gene Black Arden Eddie Yarborough Elkin Paul Goldsmith Munster Ind

Canadiens Must Take Long Rest

Montreal Canadiens head to a Laurentian retreat for a potential 10 day layoff after sweeping Toronto 4-1 in the Stanley Cup semifinal. Coach Toe Blake weighs rest benefits as Detroit and Chicago vie in the other semifinal with a possible seventh game next week and the finals set for April 24. The club rides a nine game win streak and aims to start the finals strong.

Montreal Montreal Canadiens Laurentian Toronto Canadiens Toe Blake Chicago Detroit Red Wings Black Hawks Blake Lout Toronto Leafs

Joe Schmidt Takes Third in ABC Classic Singles

ROCHESTER NY AP Joe Schmidt of Albany NY shot 689 to finish third in the classic singles at the American Bowling Congress. He posted 240 215 and 234 while John Germann also from Albany earned fourth in singles with 686 and moved to fourth in classic all events with 1,868. Germann teamed with Richard Vigars to place seventh in classic doubles. Schmidt and Larry Cessera moved to eighth. Day’s 280 led reg doubles. Duce tied for eighth in regular singles.

Rochester N.Y Joe Schmidt Albany American Bowling Congress John Germann Germann Schmidt Richard Vigars Larry Cessera Len Tarantini John Mariotti Old Forge Tarantini Mariotti Mike Duce Clyde McIntosh Portland Ore Keith Wiltse Kalamazoo Mich Harrold Day Wellsville

Tunstall Blanks Fieldale-Collinsville 2 To 0

Tunstall High Trojans rode a one hit pitching effort by David Dixon to defeat Fieldale-Collinsville 2 to 0 on Friday afternoon. A Mabe sixth inning double provided FC's only safety while Dewey Hancock, Glen Inman, and Dixon contributed for Tunstall. It marked the sixth win of the season for the Trojans, with Dixon earning the win and Wade Dixon and Watson handling the mound for Fieldale-Collinsville. Eddie Mathews was sent to his hotel with chills and fever ahead of the Mets opener at Shea Stadium, doctors saying grippe may keep him out Sunday. Denis Menke moved to short, Bill Woodward took over at shortstop.

Tunstall High Trojans David Dixon Fieldale-Collinsville Mabe Dewey Hancock Glen Inman Dixon Tunstall Trojans Tunstallee McGee Guillam Wade Dixon Watson Eddie Matthews New York Eddie Mathews Atlanta Braves New York Mets Shea Stadium Peter LaMotte Mathews Denis Menke Bill Woodward

Miller Named Head Of MLB Players Association

Marvin J. Miller, 48, named executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association, earning 50000 a year. He takes office July 1, moves with family to New York, replacing contentious ties to the Steelworkers union amid player salary and pension fund debates.

Pittsburgh Forbes Field Pirates Marvin J. Miller United Steelworkers Union Major League Baseball Players Association New York Miller Association Theresa Susan Peter Columbia University Steelworkers Union

Black Hawks Limp Home After Tough Night

Riverside lanes host a chaotic card of league results with teams like Skianers Newman Champs Taylor and Mustangs Webb Dalton Merricks Wooly-Bullies Hunters Twins and Disston League Beet Knife Power Tool and others posting scores from 110 to 270. Notable individuals include Evans Nethery Robertson Shelton Stinespring Collins Keller and Moorefield with varied finishes.

GWHS and Glass Clash Today in Twin Bill

GWHS Cardinals face E. C. Glass High Hilltoppers in a Western District doubleheader here this afternoon with first pitch at 2 p.m. The Cardinals, boasting a large squad and high preseason hopes, seek a district title amid a tough stretch and early conference play may prove the race’s fiercest in years. Coach Harold Lakey notes limited varsity experience among many players as a potential hurdle.

Gwhs Cardinals E. C. Glass High Hilltoppers Lynchburg Redlirds Martinsville Bulldogs William Fleming Roanoke Colonels Jane Harold Lakey

Cavaliers Even Season With Big Win At Farmington Course

Virginia golf team evened its season at 3 3 by routing Pope Air Force Base 164 to 446 at the Farmington Course. Mike Rowland and Doug Rogers led the Cavaliers with 78 and 5. Dave Jones, a 1964 Virginia captain, and Smoky Craver posted 82s for the visitors.

Charlottesville Virginia Walloping Pope Air Force Base Farmington Mike Rowland Doug Rogers Cavaliers Dave Jones Smoky Craver

Hawks Sink or Swim as Wings Tie Series at Two

The Chicago Black Hawks, reeling from a 7-0 loss to Detroit last Sunday and a 5-4 defeat in Olympia, fight to regain momentum before Game Five at Chicago Stadium. injuries plague Mohns Maki and Vasko while Hull struggles against Detroit's Bryan Watson. Penalties, not injuries, hindered Chicago as coach Billy Reay predicts a tough seven game series.

Chicago Chicago Black Hawks Detroit Red Black Hawks Hawks Red Wings Olympia Stadium Bobby Hull Hull Bryan Watson Watson Hawk Billy Reay Reay Doug Mohns Chico Maki Imaki Vasko Chicago Stadium Montreal Canadians Toronto Maple Leafs Canadiens Montreal

Waynesburg Names Harold C. King Coach of College Basketball

Harold C. King, former Staples High School coach in Minnesota, was named head basketball coach of Waynesburg College. He received a three year contract.

Waynesburg, Pa Harold C. King Starples High School Minnesota Waynesburg College King

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