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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1966

Page

4

De Vicenzo Wins Dallas Open With 276 Total

Roberto De Vicenzo surged from four behind to shoot 67 and win $15,000 in the Dallas Open. He finished 72 holes at 276, passing Jarold Henning and John Lotz who tied for second at 217. Henning, Floyd, Campbell, and Lotz shared money with 8th and 13th place finishes.

Harold Y. Ratliff Associated Press Dallas Roberto de Vicenzo Oak Cliff Country Club Jarold Henning John Lotz Lolz Doug Sanders Gay Brewer Devicenzo United States Fort Worth Sanders Brewer Lotz Buenos Aires Ray Floyd Tommy Jacobs Don Finsterwald Mason Rudolph Rocky Thompson Paul Bondeson Ear Stewart Jr Tom Weiskopf Billy Maxwell Johnny Pott Ase Nee Tammy Aaron Tee Am Brewer Miller Barber Ken Still John Schlee Ben Massengale St. Ave Ragan Bob Charles J . H. Sikes Bob Duden Ken Towns Buster Cupil A Chip Stewart Claude King Bob Goalby Obby Brue Jacky Cupit Nee Ave Marad Mee Baxter Immerman Dave Stockton Ogease Dack Rule Jr Wayne Yates

Creme Dela Creme extends unbeaten streak at Garden State Park

Creme Dela Creme, a 43-year-old unbeaten colt, passed up the Kentucky Derby to point for the Jersey Derby May 30 and won his sixth straight in a 2 1/2 length victory over Social Long at Garden State Park. Social Song paid $3.80 to place, Red Music showed.

Iby Associated Press Creme Dela Creme Garden State Park Olympia Bramazon Farm Social Long Don Brumfield Social Song Red Music Little Sportsman's Park John V Robert Mundorf Highlands Kid Big Judge Late Joy Suffolk Downs Parawolf Windy Kate Ick Benicia Golden Gate Fields Plucky Light Teck

Indians Triumph 6-3 At Williamsburg Over Richmond

William and Mary improved to 3-2 in the Southern Conference with a 6-3 win over Richmond in Williamsburg. The Indians raised their overall tennis record to 3-2.

W&m Netters Williamsburg William and Mary Richmond Indians

Griffith aims first defense against Archer Benvenuti or Tiger

Emile Griffith's co-manager said the new middleweight champion will choose his first defense based on the biggest money offer and likely in the United States. Possible foes include Joey Archer Nino Benvenuti or Dick Tiger with a New York venue expected.

Murray Rose NEW York Emile Griffith Joey Archer Italy Nino Benvenuti Dick Tiger United States Gil Clancy Virgin Island Tiger Madison Square Garden Griffith the Garden Clancy Howard Albert New York State Athletic Commission State Supreme Court Jack Solomons Solomons Benvenuti Brian Curvis London Solomous Curvis Jean Josselin Paris Ben- Venuti Archer Rome Rino Tommasi Tommasi Harry Markson Garden

Ben Hogan to Play in U S Open at San Francisco

Ben Hogan a four time U S Open champion will compete at the San Francisco Open June 16 19 after the USGA extended a special courtesy invitation. Hogan age 54 survived a 1949 crash and has limited his play while building a clubmaking career.

Harold Claassen NEW York Ben Hogan San Francisco U.S. Golf Association Hogan Texas Terrier Oakland Hills Birmingham Mich USGA Cherry Hills Denver Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Bob Jones Willie Anderson Jones Anderson

Sam Becker Dies Promoter in Cincinnati Area

Sam Becker aged 76 died Tuesday at his home in Highland Heights Kentucky. Becker was a widely known boxing promoter in Cincinnati when the area was a prominent boxing hub.

Sam Becker Cincinnati Highland Heights

IOC awards 1972 Olympics to Munich and Sapporo

The IOC awarded the 1972 Summer Games to Munich Germany and the Winter Games to Sapporo Japan. Detroit Banff Salt Lake City and Lahti lost bids amid Canadian disappointment and controversy over Banff conservation measures.

IOC Munich Japan John Farrow Associated Press Rome International Olympic Committee Germany Sapporo United States Canada Spain Finland Hitler H Hoppener Canadian Olympic Association Bavaria Detroit Montreal Madrid Banff Salt Lake City Lahti F.C. Natthaei Hans Maciej Avery Brundage Mexico City Alfons Goppel

Clay ordered to produce 25000 guarantee in 60 days

Heavyweight champion Cassius Clay must raise 25000 within 60 days to guarantee alimony payments to ex wife Sonji Clay. Circuit Judge Harold Spaet noted recent fights left purses tied up in litigation. Clay attended the hearing with Mrs Sonji Clay present.

Miami Fla Cassius Clay Harold Spaet Clay Jin Sonji Clay

Pro Wrestling Returns To Danville Armory Monday May 2

Pro wrestling shifts to Monday nights at the Danville City Armory with Tex McKenzie and Nelson Royal headlining May 2. The card features the Von Stroheim brothers Kurt and Henry, Penny Banner vs Meolah, Alex Medina against Jack Daniels, and Hans Schmidt versus Steve Bolus, with tickets at Johnson Brothers Store.

Danville City Armory Tex McKenzie Nelson Royal McKenzie Kurt Henry von Stroheim McKenzie and Royal von Stroheims Penny Banner Fabulous Meolah Miss Banner Alex Medina Jack Daniels Hans Schmidt Steve Bolus Johnson Brothers

Turner Signs To Drive Car For Yunick

Curtis Turner signed to drive Smoky Yunick’s 1966 Chevelle in late model stock races at Darlington and Charlotte. Turner, a Ford boy out since a stock car boycott, will pilot the Yunick entry with a potential season continuation if Ford stays out of stock car racing.

Charlotte Curtis Turner Darlington D.C Turner Ford Nascar Smoky Yunick Daytona Beach Mario Andretti Teamsters Union Goldsmith Hurtubise Indianapolis Indianap Olis Speedway Park FIA Earl Balmer Balmer USAC Gordon Johncock Daytona Atlanta Johncock Dare Dieringer

Colts sign Jim Chandler and Mel Traylor as defensive backs

The Baltimore Colts signed free agents Jim Chandler and Mel Traylor on Tuesday and will try them at defensive safety. Chandler, a Benedict College alum, rushed for over 3,000 yards and snagged 29 interceptions in four seasons, while Traylor played at Morris Brown College. The club now has seven rookie defensive backs under contract for tryouts.

Baltimore Baltimore Colts Jim Chandler Mel Traylor Chandler Benedict College Traylor Morris Brown College

Speed Records Likely At Darlington Rebel 400 Qualifying

Weather delays hindered practice but Richard Petty and Chrysler drivers look to challenge the one and four lap records at Darlington Raceway for the Rebel 400. Ford absent over engine dispute, entries include Hurtubise in a Plymouth, Pearson and Yarbrough in Dodges, plus Balmer and Dieringer among late additions.

Darlington S.C Darlington Raceway Richard Petty Fred Lorenzen Lorenzen Ford Jim Paschal Paul Goldsmith Jim Hurtubise David Pearson Sam McQuagg Lee Roy Yarbrough Dodges Plymouth Ray Nichols Goldsmith McQuagg

Chatham Cavaliers Rally To Top Gretna 5 2 In District Test

Chatham High Cavaliers defeated Gretna 5 to 2 at Market Garden Field in a district game. Oakes struggled with control in the first inning allowing three runs before settling, while Wright delivered two late singles as Chatham built their lead. Edwards contributed two singles in three at bats as Chatham never trailed.

Chatham High Cavaliers Oakes Gretna Market Garden Field Cavaliers Wright Edwards Chatham Aikinson Shelton Bryant Evans

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