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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1966

Page

3

Squeeze Bunt By Evans Sends Home Tie-Breaker

GWHS Cards edge E. C. Glass 4-3 in eight innings to claim a Western District win. Richard Evans delivers a squeeze bunt bringing in the deciding run after Danny Saunders and Ronnie Freeze produced key hits. Saunders notches two doubles, Morris doubles twice, and Jay Dorman scores as courtesy runner. GW heads to Roanoke Friday for a doubleheader with Patrick Henry.

Evans Lynchburg GWHS E. C. Glass High Ronnie Freeze Danny Saunders Freeze Richard Evans Cards Larry Isom Wayne Cook Saunders Jay Dorman Cook Glass Wood Marks Mekes Ricky Harris George Norris Kenny Foster Harris Hilltoppers Pugh White Morris Oakes Cardinals Roanoke Patrick Henry High Patriots C. Giang Abri Fisher Taylor Sb Owhite Foster Isom Cook Co a-Dorman c-Crennell d-Finch Scott Cox E.c. Glass Taylor Sac Ray Tibbs

Baseball scores and schedule from Wednesday's American League games

Wednesday's schedule shows Kansas City at Detroit, California at Cleveland, Minnesota at Baltimore, Chicago at Boston, St. Louis at Houston, Atlanta at Los Angeles, Cincinnati at San Francisco with pitchers listed. Minor league results mention Western Carolina, Carolina, and Southern leagues with rain suspensions. Tuesday home runs list players Brown Sims In tans Robison Etcheberren Blefary Cardenal Knoop.

Kansas City Hunter Detroit Monbouquette California Lopez Cleveland Bell Hinnesota Kaal Baltimore Bunker Chicago Bushardt Boston Stephenson St. Louis Washburn Houston Glusti Atlanta Fischer Los Angeles Sulton Cincinnati O'Toole San Francisco Bolin Salisbury Rock Hill Peninsula Durham Portsmouth Raleigh Eyochane Rocky Mount Knoxville Charlotte Associated Press American League Brown Sims Tans Scott Red Sox Robinson White Sox B. Robinson D. Johnson Etchebarren Blefary Orioles Cardenal Knoop Angels Washington Newark Minnesota Los Pez Oelait tAlanesota Washington Saben New York Louis Pittsburgh Ree xAtlanta San Francis St. Philadelphia Sisk

Spassky resigns early as Petrosyan leads world chess match

Boris Spassky conceded the seventh game to Tigran Petrosian after two moves in Moscow. The adjournment followed 41 moves on Monday. Petrosian leads 4-3 with 24 scheduled matches. the eighth game begins Wednesday.

Moscow Boris Spassky Tigran Petrosyan Petrosyan

Arizona State Jumps To Second In Baseball Ratings

Arizona State University moved from eighth to second in the weekly Collegiate Baseball ratings after its 35-7 season mark. Top-ranked Southern California remained first with a 32-8 record, while Florida State and Washington State follow in the tight poll. The ranking reflects a vote by coaches athletic directors and college publicity men.

Arizona State Tucson, Ariz Arizonaa State University Southern California Florida State Washington State Tennessee Texas Christian Clemson Texas Minnesota Texas A & MM

Pirates place Vernon Law on disabled list

The Pittsburgh Pirates put pitcher Vernon Law on the disabled list after he pulled a muscle warming up to pitch on April 18. He has been undergoing treatments but has not fully recovered, with a minimum 15 day stay. Law was last year’s top winner with a 17-9 record and a 2.16 ERA, and he shut out the Atlanta Braves in his sole appearance this season.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirates Vernon Law Law Pirates Atlanta Braves

Mets- Cubs clash ends 14-11 in Chicago

New York Mets rally with six runs in the eighth inning to outslug the Chicago Cubs 14-11. Ken Boyer and Ed Kranepool homer for the Mets while Randy Hundley connected for the Cubs. Cubs commit five errors and chase Cal Koonce after four sixth-inning runs.

Chicago New York Mets Chicago Cubs Ken Boyer Ed Kranepool Mets Randy Hundley Cubs Boyer Kranepool Cal Koonce Ernie Broglio Koonce Roy McMillan Johnny Lewis New York Jack Hamilton Hundley Adolpho Phillips John Herrnstein Billy Hoeft Cleon Jones Chicago Hunt Philista McMillin Ss Jenkins P Ribant Povaton Fa O and Stewart Hoeft Oo Abathy Altman Hendley E—Hunt Becker C.jones Peiner Kennet Herrnstein- Chicago Hunt Phil Browne C Jones Phillips Grote McMillan Sf—Lewis Hamilton Bearnorth Sutherland Pilers Iban Broglia Jenkins Fault Hoeft Ant Abernathy

Maryland Rolls Past Virginia in ACC Clash 11-1

Maryland blew open a Tuesday game with a six run eighth inning to defeat Virginia 11-1. Kerns had an opening infield RBI and later a solo homer as Maryland improved to 8-7 overall and 5-4 in the ACC. Mark Harris tossed a four hitter with seven strikeouts to up his record to 4-2. Virginia’s Kerr Evans homered for the Cavaliers.

Maryland Virginia Kerns Larry Davis Billy Siebiing Terps Mark Harris Cavaliers Kerr Evans Harris ACC Turniinbull Gresham Kates Sauve Turnbull Evans Davis Seidling

Three Horses Depart New York For Derby at Churchill Downs

Amberoid winner of the Wood Memorial Advocator and Baffle left Aqueduct for Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby on May 7. Exhibicionist will follow later in the week. Max Hirsch plans Buffiz to race next Saturday in the Stepping Stone at Churchill Downs.

New York Amberoid Aqueduct Wood Advocator Baffle Churchill Downs Ethel D. Jacobs Hirsch Jacobs Max Hirscn Buffiz King Ranch

St Louis Univ Names Larry Albus Athletic Director

Larry Albus 25 was named assistant athletic director and succeeds Doc Eberhardt who has been acting AD since John Bennington resigned last year. The announcement came at an awards banquet Monday night in St Louis University.

ST. Louis St. Louis University Larry Albus Albus W. CG Doc Eberhardt John Ben-nington

Orioles win seventh straight with 7 3 victory over Angels

Streaking Baltimore Orioles beat the California Angels 7 3 at Memorial Stadium. Brooks Robinson slugged a homer and finished with a multi hit night as Andy Etchebarren and Curt Blefary added two run shots to seal the win. Jose Cardenal opened the scoring for the Angels with a solo homer.

Gordon Beard Baltimore Baltimore Orioles Brooks Robinson California Angels Angels Memorial Stadium Jose Cardenal Oriole Jim Palmer Dick Hall Bobby Knoop Dave Johnson Jim McGlothjin Robinson California Andy Etchebarren Curt Blefary

Detroit Beats Montreal 5-2 to Take 2-0 Cup Final Lead

Detroit Red Wings rally with four third period goals after a pair of spectacular saves by goalie Roger Crozier to beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-2 in Montreal. Bruce MacGregor scored the go ahead goal at 1 55 of the final period, with Al McDonald adding another shortly after. Crozier totaled 23 saves as Detroit moved ahead two games to none in the series.

Bernie Kennedy Associated Press Montreal Detroit Red Wings Roger Crozier Montreal Canadians Bruce MacGregor Red Wings al McDonald Canadiens Yvan Cournoyer Floyd Smith Dean Prentice Detroit Andy Bathgate Jean-Claude Tremblay Bathgate Crozier Gilles Tremblay Jean Beliveau Paul Henderson Gump Worsley MacGregor McDonald Worsley Bill Gadsby Smith

Riverside Lanes Bowling Results Ladies Non Classic

At Riverside Lanes the Ladies Non Classic results show Lea's Drug 4 Schwarz Martin 162 Nurses 0 Vernon 150 and various team scores like Ben's Place Childress 1a Late Comers 3 Stephens 200 Coca-Cola 1 Wilson 1469 West Main B.$ 3 Jarrety 158 Pepper 1 Clayton 185 Southland Life 3 Davis 185 Southern Dept Store 1 Dryden 196 Barkhouser 2 Gee 192 Swanson Motors 2 Richmond 162 W.G.BE 4 Wilson 195 Steamfitters 188 Pastry Shoppe 3 Reynolds 213 Putnam's 194 A & D Homes 4 Jones 212 RS Shops 174 Feetman 174 Breakfast Club 32 Barker 215 Rolling Stones 1 Linkous 175 Ashworth Florist 3 Harris 142 CharCoLlette 1 Wyaty 199 Crane Tire 2 Crane 190 WOVA 1 Campbell 163 Diet Rite 3 Amn 176 Pancakes 1 Fiel 155 Strange Cleaners 3 Horsley 180 Old Faithfuls 1 Brown 160 Tuesday Coffee RS puliey Supply 4 Tillyman 1S bye Woodchoppers 4 Brown 431 Stokesland Pharmacy 0 Vaden 102 RS OH 2 Banes 137 Wildcats 1 Matley 103.

Two N. C. State Professors Invited To Russia

Raleigh report says two North Carolina State University faculty members Dr. W. E. Donaldson associate professor of nutrition and Dr. Ray Prince assistant professor of physiology are invited by Soviet scientists to speak in Russia in August. Donaldson will present research on dietary fats and poultry metabolism while Prince discusses natural resistance of poultry to fowl typhoid.

Raleigh North Carolina State Russia W. E. Donaldson Ray Prince Soviet Union Donaldson Price

Commissioner's Meeting Sets Agenda for Major League Clubs

Commissioner William D. Eckert orders a joint 11 a.m. Tuesday meeting of Major League clubs in New York. Officials will discuss the players association exhibition tour of Japan broadcasting policies and future planning.

NEW York William D. Eckert Players Association Japan

Clemson Rallies For 11-6 Victory Over Gamecocks

Clemson overcame early missteps by scoring seven runs in the eighth inning to beat South Carolina 11-6 in Atlantic Coast Conference action. Tommy Pack drove in two to key the rally. Charlie Watson earned the win as Clemson improved to 7-3 in league play while the Gamecocks slipped to 6-5. Rusty Adkins extended his hitting streak to 37 games with two singles and a walk.

Clemson S.C South Carolina Tigers Gamecocks Tommy Pack Bobby Bryant Lawton Cowart Steve Raven Ellis Dantzler Rusty Adkins

Tommy Smith Voted F. Ambrose Clark Memorial Award

Tommy Smith of Middleburg Virginia will receive the F Ambrose Clark Memorial Award May 2 for contributions to steeplechasing and forewinning the English Grand National. Smith rode Jay Trump to victory, the first American ridden owned and bred horse to win the 156 year old race, with the award presented at a luncheon at Aqueduct race track.

New York Tommy Smith Jay Trump Aintree England F. Ambrose Clark National

Robinson Sparks White Sox to 4-1 Win at Washington

Floyd Robinson belted a two run homer in the first as Chicago built a 2-0 lead and went on to defeat the Senators 4-2. Joel Horlen and Eddie Fisher combined on seven hits in a game where Robinson extended his season hitting streak to 11 games.

Washington Floyd Robinson Chicago White Sox Washington Senators Joel Horlen Eddie Fisher Robinson Tommy Agee Diego Segui White Sox John Romano Ken Berry Ron Hansen Agee Senators Hansen Jim King Dick Nen Sox Fisher Horlen John Orsino Don Lock Chicago

Firestone to Open Public Relations Racing Office in Charlotte

Firestone Tire and Rubber announces a Southeastern racing and public relations office in Charlotte led by H. A. Wheeler Jr. The unit will handle NASCAR Grand National stock car circuit, sports car and drag programs. Wheeler, 27, joins after leading Firestone sales efforts and Carolina Racing Associates.

Wheeler Southeast Firestone Tace Tire University of South Carolina Columbia Record WBIV Charlotte Carolinas Carolina Racing Associates Pat del Williams Patti Tracy

NASCAR Announces Special Purse for Independent Drivers

NASCAR will pay a special purse exceeding 26000 to independent drivers in Grand National races. The program, announced by Bill France, goes into effect at Daytona July 4. The aim is to aid independents rivaling factory sponsored drivers and reward the first independent finisher with top prize while still counting toward regular race standings.

Daytona Beach Fla National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing Nascar Bill France Daytona France

Yankee Rally Edges Red Sox 7 6 In Ninth Inning

Joe Pepitone delivered a run scoring single to cap a three run bottom of the ninth as the New York Yankees, ending a seven game skid, beat the Boston Red Sox 7-6. Lou Clinton and Bobby Richardson sparked the rally with a leadoff walk and a single. Roger Maris added an infield hit, Repoz forced in a run, Tom Tresh fed Repoz to third, then Pepitone struck the decisive blow. The Red Sox had tied the game with four runs in the ninth off Whitey Ford and three relievers, highlighted by a Conigliaro double and a wild pitch by Dooley Womack before the loss. Mantle and Lonborg figures noted in earlier innings.

NEW York Joe Pep‘itone Yankees Boston Red Sox Yanks Lou Clinton Dan Osinski Bobby Richardson Roger Maris Roger Repoz Tom Tresh Repoz Pepitone Ken Sanders Whitey Ford Lennie Green Tony Conigliaro Dooley Womack Ford Conigdiaro Joe Foy George Scott Roy White Jim Lonborg Lonborg Tresh Clete Boyer Elston’Howard Mickey Mantle White Maris Mantle

Cardinal Netters Edge Blue Comets 5 4 At Ballou Park

The GWHS Cardinal netters rallied from behind to defeat Halifax County's Blue Comets 5 to 4 at Ballou Park. Singles results include Calvin McMann and Wayne Owen wins, with doubles battles featuring Furgurson Borden and Stoner McMann. The Cards travel to Salem today and meet E C Glass in Lynchburg Friday at 2 p.m.

GWHS Cardinal Ballou Park Courts Halifax County Blue Comets Andrew Lewis Salem E. C. Glass Lynchburg Mnoon Kelly Furgurson Bob Frierson John Borden Barry Glenn Ken Stoner Bray Cockrill Calvin McMann Harold Anderson Wayne Owen Berkley Banks Kelly Bill Thommasson Furgurson Borden Frierson Glenn Stoner McMann Cockrill Thomasson Owen Banks Anderson

Softball Results at West End Fields

Calvary Baptists 6 3 0 6 0 1 2 9 2 Stokesland Baptist 1 0 0 1 0 0 6 2 14 8 3 Wiles and Truman Hughes and Tillison Stokesland Baptist 6 225 15 17 14 72 Burton Memorial 2 0 3 0 2 8 1 Dalton and Hardy Adams and Thompson

Calvary Stokesland Wiles Truman Hughes and Tillison Burton Mem Dalton Hardy Adams Thompson

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