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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1966
Page
21
Doug Sanders shot 70 in slippery conditions to lead the Dallas Open at 137 after 36 holes, overcoming a sand trap setback and a second round cut by rain. Buster Cupit Tommy Jacobs and Gay Brewer trailed at 138 as others battled weather and delays.
Gary Cowan Marion Heck and Vern Novak shot 34 35 70 to lead North and South Amateur Golf qualifying in Pinehurst NC. Ninety one players vied for 36 spots, with 35 already qualifying and an eight man sudden death playoff deciding the final berths as the event opens Monday.
The Schoolfield Recreation Center announces tryouts for the Colt Baseball League for boys 15 and 16 as of August 1, 1966 whose parents work for Dan River Mills. Tryouts are Monday through Wednesday, April 25–27 at 4:00 PM at West End School. Call 793-4254 to be placed on a team. play begins after school schedules finish. District and regional tournaments determine World Series qualification with sites including Lynchburg, Bristol, Elizabethton, Danville, Virginia Beach, Marion Ohio.
Hagge shot a second straight one under par 71 to reach 142 after two rounds in Spartanburg. Sandra Haynie trails by two strokes, while Cathy Whitworth and others share 148 as the field tightens behind Hagge.
The Schoolfield Recreation Center hosts practice games for girl softball teams on Friday at West End Field. Leagues include Little Rebel League ages 7-10 at 6 30, Dixie Darlings ages 12-13 at 7 30, and Confederate League ages 14 through high school at 2 30. League managers are named for each team. The Lady Bird League meets Saturday at 10 00 for practice under the girl’s director.
Center announced yesterday a six team league for second shift employees has been formed and will start practice games Tuesday morning. Other teams wishing to enter should contact the Center by Monday. Schedule shows Riverside 9:30 daily with events including Finish-2 Spin and Put Up-2 Weave.
Emile Griffith, a welterweight champion, challenges Dick Tiger for the middleweight title at Madison Square Garden in a 15 round bout. Tiger, the favorite, vows to keep the crown as Griffith predicts a high pace and a late knockout bid. Expected crowd about 15,000 and gate near $150,000 at $5 to $25 seats.
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