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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1966

Page

3

Cards Sweep Opener. Magicians Rally To Tie 4-2

George Washington High and Jefferson Sr. High split a Western District twin bill Friday. Eddie Booth pitched the Cards to a 4-0 opener win while Jefferson rallied for a 4-2 second game victory aided by two GW errors and Powers’ two-run triple. Willis took the loss in the nightcap as unearned runs doomed the Magicians. Next, GW visits E. C. Glass at Lynchburg on April 26.

George Washington High Cardinals Jefferson Sr. High Magicians Roanoke Eddie Booth G. W. Willis Freeze Morris Taylor Booth Harris Jefferson Powers Willis E. Cc. Glass Lynchburg

Braves Subdue Mets 8-4 In Rainy Atlanta Tilt

Braves pull away with a three-run third aided by three Ken Boyer errors and timely hits from Eddie Mathews Felipe Alou and Hank Aaron. Tony Cloninger earns the win despite a sixth inning shoulder strain as New York’s Choo Choo Coleman and Cleon Jones produce a few runs in a weather-soaked night attended by 15 665.

Associated Press Atlanta Atlanta Braves South New York Ken Boyer Atlanta Stadium Boyer Hank Aaron Braves Rico Carly Eddie Mathews Felipe Alou Aaron Tony Cloninger Mets Cleon Jones Ron Hunt Rove Jones John Lewis

GWHS golfers win 15-3 over E. C. Glass

GWHS Golfers dominated E. C. Glass High 15-3 at the Danville Golf Club to extend their district win streak to three and 34 straight dual meets. Rick Bendall shot 71 to earn medal honors, with 71–74 splits and key wins for GW in both low-ball formats.

GWHS E. C. Glass High Lynchburg Danville Golf Club Patrick Henry Roanoke Rick Bendall Bendall Bob Evans Steve Tucker Ron Clements Bob Feldman John Thorne Mike Kilgore David Nein Low Hall

Morocco Leads Monaco 2-0 In Davis Cup Debut

In Monaco, Morocco moved ahead 2-0 in European Zone Davis Cup play. Haibabi Bouchaib beat Vladimir Landan 6-2 6-3 6-3, and Chaldi Laheen defeated Adrien Viviant 6-2 6-0 6-2.

Monte Carlo Monaco Morocco Haibabi Bouchaib Vladimir Landan Chaldi Laheen Adrien Viviant

Greenville routs Gastonia 9 to 3 in league game

Right fielder Joe Campbell hit three doubles and drove in three runs to pace Greenville to a 9-3 Western Carolinas League victory over Gastonia Friday night. Dennis Musgraves, formerly with the Mets and Bills, tired in the seventh and Gastonia scored twice when Bill Kneller homered after Freddie Patek tripled. Paul Alspach pitched the last two innings for the Mets.

Greenville S.C Joe Campbell Gastonia Dennis Musgraves New York Mets Buffalo Bill Kneller Freddie Patek Paul Alspach Mets

Angels Beat Twins 2-1 for Fourth Straight Defeat

California Angels defeated the Minnesota Twins 2-1 in Anaheim as Willie Smith hit an infield single to drive in a second run, while Jim McGlothlin earned his first major league win. Kaat took the loss, his sixth in as many decisions against the Angels this year.

Anaheim California Angels Willie Smith Jkey Angels SC Jack Warner Twins Don Mincher Oved Minnesota Jim Kaat Bobby Knoop Rick Reichardt Warner al Worthington Kaat Smith Mincher Bernie Allen Bob Lee Lee Jim McGlothlin McGlothlin Angels California Dox Keat Worthington Perry Battey Tee Rodgers L—Kaat

Whitworth And Hagge Share First Round Lead In Betsy Rawls

In Spartanburg, Kathy Whitworth and Marlene Hagge shot one under par 71 to lead the Betsy Rawls Peach Blossom Invitational after the first round. Hagge had 15 greens in regulation and 32 putts on a soggy Spar tanburg CC layout.

Whitworth Hagge Betsy Rawls Spartanburg Kathy Whitworth Marlene Hagge Miss Hagge Spartanburg Country Club Miss Whitworth Carol Mann Sandra Haynie Judie Torluemke Ruth Jessen Joan Prentice Sandra Palmer Marilynn Atemuugterens Weee Tenerenerenee Carol Mann Aabeceee Judy Torluemke Ee Ese Sandra Haynie Aad Jo Ann Prentice Barbara Raomach Marilyna Smith Judy Kimball Beth Stone ‘ Wee Betsy Rawls Seen Clifford Ann Creed Nee Sybil Griffin Ba Eee Peggy Wilson Tase Reeves SGBI Geannette Rector Geannette Rector Tat Eneenaee 37-39—76 ‘Sandra Spuzich Sereee Mary Mills Ae Yare Tere Sue Maxwell Toes Wimn Shirly Engelhorn Seeeen x-Judy and Tha Ew Anges Peseeees Ote Gloria Ehret Nenee Ee Eenay Wanes Candy Phillips Meee Aarons Sandra McClinton Ra Gloria Armstrong Tee Gonna Caponi Peggy Kirk Bell Jean Bryan Ee Neee Patsy Johnson Betsy Cullen Deerde Gens Cynthia Sullivan Beneteree Mile Amizich Os Nancy Holmes Gail Davis Vee Nancy League Frances Garrout Dorothy Tothilluzanne Veasey Emily Gail Amateu Teeters

Curt Flood Powers Cards To 7 5 Win Over Pirates

Curt Flood hit a three run homer in the fifth to break a tie and lift the St. Louis Cardinals to a 7 5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night. The win halted Pittsburgh’s six game winning streak and extended St Louis’s run to three. Lou Brock singled and stole second as Julian Javier walked before Flood’s homer.

ST. Louis Curt Flood Pete Mikkelsen St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh Pirates Cardinals Lou Brock Julian Javier J Flood tBis New York Dennis Aust al Jackson Aust Donn Clendenon Willie Stargell Pittsburgh ST. Louis Alley M.aloud Brock Washbape Sisk Vajicksn McBean Rodgers Phi Gauss P Mikisa Bris Purkey Oo Schwail Paglioni

Baseball Nightly Scores and Postponements Across Leagues

Major league action reports postponed games due to wet grounds and rain. Notable results include Minnesota 2 Los Angeles 1 in an afternoon note, plus Philadelphia 9 Cincinnati 7 and Houston 2 San Francisco 0 in National League play. Detailing late entries show Chicago at Kansas City postponed, with scattered minor leagues in progress across Western Carolina and Carolina leagues.

Detroit Washington Cicago Kansas City California Minnesota Los Angeles Chicago Allama New York Philadelphia Cincinnati Houston San Francisco St. Louis Pittsburgh Wen Atlanta Sutton Hendrey Selma Fischer Bunning Jay Blass Briles Balin Perry Latman Roberts

Collegians Take Over Eight Lanes At Bowling Meet

In Rochester at the American Bowling Congress Intercollegiate Championships sixteen top college bowlers compete in singles and doubles with an all events winner to be chosen. Minor events saw no changes. William Curry of Rochester posted 673 in regular singles. A one pin error in Booster Team Division scores changed O Reillys Tavern Rochester from second to a tie for fourth with Green Hornets Rochester.

Rochester N.Y American Bowling Congress ABC William Curry O’reilly

Forged Tickets To Title Fight Reported On Sale

Promoter Harry Levene said forged tickets for the Cassius Clay Henry Cooper heavyweight title fight May 21 were circulating at Smithfield market before official prints. He reported the matter to police as 000 ringside seats priced 44 to 58.80 were reportedly sold and Arsenal Stadium officials limited applications to postal only.

London Henry Cooper Harry Levene Smithfield Levene Arsenal

Richards Astros Settle Contract Dispute

New York AP report says Houston Astros and former general manager Paul Richards settled a contract dispute to the satisfaction of both parties. Richards, now with the Philadelphia Phillies, had been fired as GM by Judge Roy Hofheinz. Commissioner Eckert declined to reveal details.

New York Houston Astro Paul Richards William D. Eckert Richards Philadelphia Phils Roy Hofheinz Astro Pres

Phils Rally Earn 9-7 Victory Over Reds

Philadelphia Phillies beat Cincinnati Reds 9-7 as they overcame a 5-4 deficit with an eight inning rally. Cookie Rojas had three hits, John Edwards homered for four RBIs, and Bo Belinsky earned the win in relief despite Reds late chances.

Cincinnati Philadelphia Phillies Cookie Rojas Cincinnati Reds Reds Bo Belinsky Phil Vada Pinson Pete Rose Phils John Edwards

Cuba Sees 500 Athletes Sign Up for CAC Games

Cuba has registered 500 athletes for the Central American and Caribbean Games to be held in June in Puerto Rico but visa disputes with the United States threaten attendance. Havana officials dispute U.S. visa processing and say Puerto Rico’s Olympic Committee should arrange entry.

Miami Fla Cuba U.S Puerto Rico Commonwealth United States U.S. State Department Havana Radio Olympic Committee Castro

Attorneys ask judge to stay Braves expansion ruling

Milwaukee attorneys urged Circuit Judge Elmer Roller to stay his order requiring the National League to decide by May 16 on expanding or moving the Braves from Atlanta back to Milwaukee. A hearing was set for Monday as the state opposes the stay.

Milwaukee Baseball Elmer W. Roller Wisconsin Supreme Court National League Braves Atlanta Roller Wisconsin Atty Bronson C. LaFollette Wisconsin Ray T. McCann Judge Roller

Secret compromise cuts four year contract cost

The report notes an unresolved contract dispute in which an official will receive about $60,000 annually, but another source indicates a four year compromise totaling $120,000, or $30,000 per year. The commissioner's office did not confirm details.

Astros Top Giants 2-0 for First Win in 10 Meetings

Houston pitcher Dave Giusti improves to 1-1 with eight strong innings and key defensive plays. Joe Morgan opens the scoring with a homer and Jim Gentile adds another as the Astros defeat the San Francisco Giants 2-0, ending a 10-game skid against them. Giusti also goes 3-for-3 at the plate.

Houston Joe Morgan Jim Gentile Dave Giusti Houston Astros San Francisco Giusti Bob Aspromonte Hal Lanier Giants Rusty Staub Jim Hart Tom Haller Morgan Gentile Bob Shaw

Celtics Edge Lakers 122-117 To Take 3-1 Playoff Lead

Boston outlasted Los Angeles 122-117 as Havlicek 32 Russell 25 Jones 20 pace the Celtics in a tense fourth quarter. West poured 45 for the Lakers, Baylor 24, with Boston inching closer to the NBA title in a series tied at 1-1 before this game.

LOS Angeles Boston Lakers John Havlicek Celtics Jerry West Elgin Baylor Laker Havlicek Bill Russell Sam Jones Russell West Baylor Larry Siegfried

Colorgravure Magazine Spotlight on April 24

A brief notice encourages readers to watch for a feature in the colorgravure magazine dated April 24, highlighting upcoming content and notable visuals.

Colorgravure Magazine

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