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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1966

Page

4

Paschal Claims Martinsville Pole With Track Record

Jim Paschal won the pole for the Virginia 500 at Martinsville in a 1966 Plymouth with a qualifying speed of 75.345 mph, topping a field of 19 drivers for a 40-car start. Goldsmith, McQuagg, and Petty also posted top times as rain shortened practice and a later 20-lap qualifying race determined the rest.

Martinsville, Va Jim Paschal Virginia Martinsville Speedway Paschal Richard Petty Junior Johnson Paul Goldsmith Sam McQuagg Petty Goldsmith McQuagg David Pearson Elmo Langley Ford Bobby Johns John Sears Tom Pistone United States Auto Club Plymouth Munster Ind Sam McQuaga Columbus Dodge Dodge Charger, For ° 4. Richard Petty, Randleman N.C Spartanburg Elma Langley Landover Hey Johns Fiami Chevelle Elterhe Wayne Woodward Lafayette Chevrolet Bichampion Norfolk Bill Seifert Pittsburgh Werren Scott Danville Clyde Lynn Christiansburg J. D. McDuffie Sanford Jake Thomas Jimmy Helms Charlotte Ee Als Henley Gray Rome Jack Lawrence Detroit Mercury Edward Jordan Houston

Special Show Carded Today At New Stadium

In Anaheim California the California Angels host the Minnesota Twins at Anaheim Stadium with 11 a.m. Pacific time kickoff on NBC. Mickey Mouse Goofy 3000 pigeons and sleepy players will be on hand as Disneyland dancers entertain for an hour before the game. Pigeons will be released at the national anthem as Tommy Walker plans a halo overhead. An Angels spokesman says players understand the Situation.

Anaheim Calif Mickey Mouse Goofy Anaheim Stadium California Angels Minnesota Twins Angels NBC Disneyland Tommy Walker Disneyland Entertainment Angel

Forerunner Purse at Keeneland Promises Derby Clout

Everett Lawrence Jr leads He rr by two lengths over Derby eligibles Sean E Indian and Lidoge in the seven furlong Forerunner Purse at Keeneland. Sean E Indian, ridden by Earlie Fires, broke first but finished third as Seaman Sinbad nabbed place. Ego Twist, Foolish filly, and others posted winners at Aqueduct, Garden State Park, Bowie and Gulfstream Park amid a day of top class racing.

Associated Press Everett Lawrence He Jr Keeneland Sean , Indian Lidoge R.J. Campbell Herr Sean E Indian Earlie Fires Seaman Sinbad Notice Me Sean E. Indian Ego Twist Aqueduct New York Racing Association NYRA Walter Blum Jungle Beat Boiseana Duc D'Eclair Graystark Sportsman's Park Timely Move Krnekopie Martinez Heath Kornekopie

ACCUS Head Affirms Weight Rule For SOHC Engine

INDIANAPOLIS IND AP The ACCUS president said the weight restriction on Ford overhead cam stock car engines will stand after reviews. Ford remains out of stock car racing until the rule is lifted as officials say no new SOHC engines are available for testing and no evidence supports altering the rule.

Indianapolis Ind Automobile Competition Committee of the United States Ford Thomas W. Benford ACCUS U.S. Auto Club National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing USAC Nascar Ford Motor Co Binford

Bowling Results From Riverside Lanes League Standings

The report lists Thursday and Friday results from Riverside Lanes including Mustangs 2-Webb 172, Skinners 2-Newman 207, Dalton's A.S. 4-Dalton 198, and other matches with high scores such as Vernon 221 and Atkinson 210. The Missed entries include several team results across multiple leagues with scores and player names. A separate item notes NEW CAGE COACH ABILENE, Tex. Paul M. Lambert named head basketball coach at Hardin-Simmons University succeeding Lou Henson.

Riverside Lanes Midnight League Mustangs Webb Skinners Newman Abilene Tex Paul M. Lambert Pittsburgh Kan State College Hardin-Simmers University Lambert Lou Henson New Mexico State

Syms Wins North and South Amateur Final by One

Nancy Roth Syms beat Phyllis Preuss 1 up in the 18 hole final at Pinehurst No. 2. Syms trailed early, then birdied the 17th to seize the lead and closed on the 18th with steady play. Preuss had led briefly on the fourth and again before the decisive finish.

Nancy Roth Syms Pinehurst N.C Phyllis Tish) Preuss Hollywood Fla Pano Beach Miss Preuss Mrs. Syms Nancy Pinehurst Country Club Tish

Keane Shuffles Yankees Lineup To Break Slump

New York Yankees manager Johnny Keane reshapes the lineup to spark a 1-7 start. Clete Boyer will replace Bobby Murcer at short, Tom Tresh moves to third, Mantle to center, and Roy White starts in left with Maris batting third. The changes precede a test against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium.

NEW York Johnny Keane Yankees New Yorkers Clete Boyer Bobby Murcer Tom Tresh Mickey Mantle Roy White Roger Maris Tresh Mantle Yanks Keane Baltimore Orioles Yankee Stadium Boyer Ruben Amaro Philadelphia Phillies Baltimore Murcer Oklahoma City

Tiger Ends Heavy Workout For Title Bout

Middleweight champion Dick Tiger completed his boxing drills in Grossinger New York for Monday night’s title defense at Madison Square Garden He sparred two rounds with Candy McFarland and said he must be at his best to defeat Emile Griffith Griffith trained at Kiamesha Lake boxed two rounds with Junius Hinton and predicted he would wear Tiger down after the 10th round as he goes for a 15 round victory

Grossinger N.Y Dick Tiger Emile Griffith Madison Square Garden Candy McFarland Tiger New York the Garden Griffith Kiamesha Lake Junius Hinton Hinton Gil Clancey Emile

Glenn Cunningham Jr Wins Mile at Kansas Relays

Glenn Cunningham Jr, a Leon High School senior from Kansas, lowered his famous father Wat's high school mile mark by running 4 22.1 in a rain soaked Kansas Relays invitational mile. Wat Cunningham watched and congratulated his son after the race.

Lawrence, Kan Glenn Cunningham Jr Kansas

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