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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1971

Page

5

Yankees blank Indians as Fritz Peterson stars in 7-0 win

Fritz Peterson fired a four hitter for his 10th win, and Gene Michael hit a two run homer after a four run fourth inning to lift the New York Yankees past the Cleveland Indians 7-0. Michael delivered a three year homer as New York built a 5-0 lead, with Murcer adding a late RBI. Paul took the loss.

Cleveland Fritz Peterson Gene Michael New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Peterson Michael New York Roy White Yankees John Ellis Ron Swoboda Bobby Murcer Mike Paul Suarez fAingeri Otal Cater Hr—Michael F.peterson Ennisan Mingeri E—leon F Peterso Paul Fl Paul Munson

Baseball scores and matchups from Tuesday schedule

The scoreboard lists American League games with matchups including Milwaukee at Oakland, California at Kansas City, Chicago at Washington, New York at Cleveland, Boston at Baltimore, and others. National League games feature Cincinnati at York, Atlanta at Philadelphia, San Diego at St. Louis, Chicago at Houston, Los Angeles at San Francisco, Pittsburgh at Montreal.

Milwaukee Lope California Murphy Alghi Akland Blue Kansas City Wright Tages Raat Chicago Horen Washington McLain Getroits TG Dorethy New York Piekich Cleveland Foster Boston State Baltimore Palmer Cincinnati Merritt Simpson York Ryan Williams Atlanta Reed Philadelphia Short San Diego Carlin St. Louis Gibson Hands Houston Dierker Los Angeles Sutton San Francisco Bryant Nsburgh Blass Montreal Morton Tere oSton Detroit Oakland Minnesota Rylwaukee Reekleveland Pittsburgh Ouis S Francisco Lpanta Ousion Hous Cage Cincinnati Philadiphia

Tenace Sparks A's To 2-1 Win Over Royals

Gene Tenace hit a seventh inning homer to lift the Oakland A's to a 2-1 victory over Kansas City in a Monday night game. Ed Kirkpatrick opened scoring with his eighth homer for KC, while Reggie Jackson, Tommy Davis and Sal Bando produced the A's equalizer. Diego Segui, 7-4, and relievers Knowles and Fingers held KC to four hits.

Kansas City Gene Tenance Oakland A’s Tenance Oakland Royals Ed Kirkpatrick A’s Reggie Jackson Tommy Davis Sal Bando Diego Segui Darold Knowles Rollie Fingers Kansas Sakland Rhbi Mangual S Patek Raousa Travis Jackson Otis Piniella Hoskins Schaal Knowles

Three Lead In $20,000 Meet With 69 Cards

Ted Hayes of Atlanta Bobby Cole of South Africa and Dean Beet ram of Boca Raton Fla fired three under par 69s to lead by two strokes at 69 in the Little American Golf Classic. Ken Harrelson debuting with Baseball Indians struggled to 76.

Akron Ohio Ted Hayes Atlanta Bobby Cole South Africa Dean Beetram Boca Raton Fla Ken Harrelson Cleveland Indians Firestone North Mike Fetchick Westbury N.Y Richard Karl Endicott Larry Mowry Las Vegas Nev Charlie Sifford Los Angeles Firestone South

Warriors plan to play all home games at Oakland

The San Francisco Warriors announced they will move all home games to Oakland next season and change their name to the Golden State Warriors. Owner Frank Mieuli cited difficult weeks of deliberation after considering proposals.

Warriors Oakland San Francisco San Francisco Warriors National Basketball Association Golden State Warriors Frank Miculi NBA San Diego Mieuli Philadelphia Oakland Coliseum Cow Palace Daly City San Francisco Civic Auditorium California Golden Seals Oakland Seals San Diego Rockets Houston

Reds Edge Mets 4-2 on Bench and May late surge

Johnny Bench drove in three runs with a single and a double for the Reds, while Lee May hit a leadoff homer in the ninth to beat the Mets 4-2. May’s homer gave Cincinnati the lead off loser Jon Matlack, and Bench added an RBI after Tony Perez’ liner turned into a triple. The Mets had tied the game earlier on doubles by Agee and Cleon Jones, but Grimsley earned the win in relief with Carroll closing.

NEW York Johnny Bench Lee May Cincinnati Reds New York Mets May Reds Jon Matlack Tommie Agee Tony Perez Bench Pete Rose George Foster Matlack Perez Ross Grimsley Don Hahn Wayne Garrett Agee Cleon Jones Clay Carroll Cincinnati Rose Hahn Foster Wgarrett Tperez C Jones Gulleft Er Cinchenon Helms Kransval Asprmate Bradford Grote Concepca Marshall Woodwrd Harrelson Grimsley Granger Taylor Papa jEerrara Shamsky Carroll E—Clendenon Aeenen C.jones T.perez L.may Granger Rayeeety Taylor Bees

Andrews Drives Sox Past Twins with Fifth Inning Three Run Homer

Chicago White Sox rally to a 7-5 victory over Minnesota as Mike Andrews homers after being brushed back by Jim Perry. Rick McKinney and Ed Herrmann spark the comeback with two-out hits, and Pat Kelly ties the game before Tom Bradley wins. Oliva and Harmon-Killebrew drive early Twins offense.

Chicago Mike Andrews Jim Perry Chicago White Sox Minnesota Twins Rick McKinney Ed Herrmann Perry Andrews Tom Bradley

Bills Sign White and Trade for Davis with Eagles

The Bills signed No. 2 draft pick Jan White a 6 2 225 pound end from Ohio State. They traded a future draft pick to Philadelphia for guard Norm Davis, contingent on Davis making the Bills active roster, while cutting four free agents Romus Jeffries Tommy Jackson Bryan White and Stan Parris.

Niagara Falls N.Y Buffalo Bills National Football League Philadelphia Eagles Jan White Ohio State Bills Eagles Norm Davis Davis Romus Jeffries Livingston University Tommy Jackson Eastern Michigan Bryan White Arkansas A.&m Stan Parris Henderson (Tex Ate

Big Don Wilson Hurls Two-Hitter As Astros Win 2-1

Houston defeats Chicago 2-1 as Big Don Wilson tosses a two-hitter for his ninth win. Paul Popovich’s second-inning single halts the shutout, Jim Hickman homers in the fourth for his 17th, and Houston scores twice in the inning on four straight hits. Wilson finishes with four walks and nine strikeouts in his third straight complete game.

Houston Big Don Wilson Houston Astros Ferguson Jenkins Chicago Cubs Paul Popovich Jim Hickman Hickman Tim Jenkins Doug Rader Denis Menke Jesus Alou

Phillies blank Braves 4-0 on homers by Johnson and Freed

Philadelphia pitchers paced the win as De Ron Johnson and Roger Freed hit consecutive home runs in the fourth inning to back a 4-0 victory over Atlanta. Rick Wise earned the win, improving to 10-9, in a game highlighted by 11 Braves hits and Wise’s fourth shutout of the season.

Philadelphia Deron Johnson Roger Freed Philadelphia Phillies Atlanta Braves Johnson Freed Braves George Stone Willie Montanez Don Money John Vukovich Phillies Rick Wise Terry Harmon Larry Bowa Tim McCarver Wise Cincinnati Atlanta Abrhbi Millan Harmen Atlanta Ofpoo Sue D. Johnson McCarver Stone Val O Armou Tos Stone McCarver

Red Sox Rally Past Orioles 7-4 Behind Late Homers

Reggie Smith and Carl Yastrzemski homered in the seventh as the Boston Red Sox thrived in Baltimore, erasing a 4-3 deficit to win 7-4. Bill Lee earned the win, improving to 9-2, after Luis Tiant allowed four in the first.

Red Sox Orioles Reggie Smith Carl Yastrzemski Gordon Beard Associated Press Baltimore (Ap Boston Red Sox Baltimore Smith Pole Doug Griffin Yastrzemski Tom Dukes

Carlton Shuts Out Padres as Cardinals Win 3 1

Steve Carlton pitched five hitless innings after a first inning homer by Clarence Gaston, guiding the St. Louis Cardinals to a 3-1 victory over the San Diego Padres. Joe Torre led off the third with a triple and scored on Ted Simmons sac fly, then Matty Alou and Lou Brock added key runs in later innings.

Boston Baltimore Lee Bob Montgomery Smith Dave Leonhard George Scott Scott Dukes Montgomery Buford If Griffin Blair c Goo Rsmith Matton Ustrinski If J Powell Petrocili Scott Tb Lahoud Djohnson Mnngmry Élanger Tiant Etchebrac Leonhard Ena Astrzemski R.smith Nharia Leo Pena Lad ST. Louis Steve Carlton St. Louis Cardinals Dave Roberts San Diego Padres Carlton Padres Clarence Gaston Joe Torre Ted Simmons Matty Alow Simmons Cards Lou Brock Alou

Arthur Ashe Wins First Round Test At Tennis Tourney

At the U S Pro Tennis Championships in Brookline Arthur Ashe second seed from Miami beat Nikola Pilic 6-4 6-3 in the opening round. Other results include Gimeno over Ulrich 6-1 6-1 Alexander over Stillwell 6-1 7-6 El Shafei over Holmberg 6-3 6-2 Taylor over Barth 6-2 6-2 Dent and Alexander beat Leonard and Crealy 6-3 6-0 and Newcombe vs McMillan set for the night session.

Brookline Mass Arthur Ashe Miami Nikola Pilic Yugoslavia Longwood Andres Gimeno Spain Torbin Ulrich Denmark John Alexander Australia Graham Stillwell Great Britain Ismail el Shafei United Arab Republic Ron Holmberg West Point N.Y Roger Taylor Roy Barth San Diego Alexander Phil Dent Tom Leonard Los Angeles Dick Crealy John Newcomber Frew McMillan South Africa

Starr Faces 12 Week Recovery After Arm Surgery

Green Bay quarterback Bart Starr exits St. Marys Hospital in Rochester after a successful operation on his passing arm. Doctors estimate a 12 week recovery period as the veteran QB recuperates in Green Bay. Starr expressed satisfaction with the surgery and his own pace of recovery.

Rochester Minn Green Bay Bart Starr Starr St. Mary’s Hospital

Eagles Cut 13 to Reach 60 Players in Waiver Move

The Philadelphia Eagles reduced to 60 players by waiving 13, including former Olympic track star John Carlos, signed last year as a wide receiver. Veterans Ed Hayes Ernie Wheelwright Ron Medved and Jay Johnson were among the others cut, with four placed on the waive-injured list.

Reading Philadelphia Eagles John Carlos Eagles Ed Hayes Ernie Wheelwright Ron Medved Jay Johnson Rich Duncan Ron Gebauer Wayne Siddick Tom Shellabarger

South African Arnold Taylor dominates Espinosa in 10 rounds

In Melbourne Arnold Taylor easily defeated Memo Espinosa in a 10 round bout. Taylor weighed 120 pounds and Espinosa 116 pounds. In another 10 rounder Scotland's Jimmy Bell at 124 decision over Willie Cordero at 121 in the Philippines amid a disputed ruling.

Melbourne Australia Arnold Taylor Mexico Memo Espinosa Espinosa Scotland Jimmy Bell Willie Cordero Philippines

Rich Niemann Joins Dallas Chaparrals From Floridians

NO WITH DALLAS DALLAS Tex. AP The Dallas Chaparrals acquire 7-foot-1 center Rich Niemann from the Floridians after he was waived last week. Niemann, a four-year vet of the ABA and NBA, averaged 5.6 points per game last season and is a 1968 graduate of Saint Louis University.

Dallas Tex Dallas Chaparrals American Basketball Association Rich Niemann Floridians Flordians ABA National Basketball Association Nie Mann St. Lowis University

Young Ladies Tee Off In 45th Women Western Junior

Thirty-two competitors aged 18 or under tee off at Pinehurst No. 2 for the 45th Women’s Western Junior Championship. Myra Van Hoose leads qualifying with 75, facing Elizabeth Hughs. defending champ Mary Budke advances with 77. Match play ends Friday.

Pinehurst N.C Lunder Pinehurst County Club Myra van Hoose Kentucky Lexington Miss van Hoose Maryland Elizabeth Hughs Denton Mary Budke Dundee Ore Kathleen Perrick Buffalo N.Y North Carolina April Bain Williamsville Deborah Kenton Elizabeth City Sally Austin Raeford Marion Miley Laura Baugh Whittier Calif Janice Opalinski Greensboro Linda Stack Madson Wis Patricia Cornett Salinas Chula Vista Cal

Bowling Results At Riverside Lanes Servsing League

Riverside Lanes hosts the Servsing League with teams including Green Acre Grill accessa Chala Girls Watton ms 770 Veronica Drugs Hemlett 179 Chas Stop Shop Sceerce 210 Sater Lynch 188 Meo forfeit No 5 Teem Herndon 284 Barker listed for Sonteam 1 Barker in standings with forfeit noted

Riverside Lanes Green Acre Grill Chala Girls Watton Yerceyville Drugs Hemlett Chas Stop-Shop Sceerce Sater’s ‘Lynch Herndon Sonteam Barker

U S Women's Gymnastics Team Tops Pan Am Rivalry

Roxanne Pierce led a 1 2 3 U S sweep in women's all around as the United States won the team event, Cuba and Canada followed. Metheny and Chace earned silver and bronze while the U S edged past Cuba in the medal tally amid a rowing and baseball day at the Pan American Games in Cali Colombia.

Will Grimsley Cali Colombia Roxanne Pierce Kensington Yankee Oarsmen United States Cuba Linda ‘Jo Metheny Tuscola Miss Metheny Kimberly Chace Palm Beach Gardens Fla Rick Wanamaker Des Moines U.S Lake Calima Brazil Here Jake Alberto DeMeddi Washington Clifford Hurn Bellingham Wash Canada Argenttina John Nunn Palos Verdes Peninsula Calif Tom McKibbon Huntington Beach Cox Argentina Paul Patterson Canton N.Y Ithaca College Alan Torregano Louisiana State Pascual Guerrero

Tigers Rally Past Senators 11-7 in Detroit Night Game

Detroit beat Washington 11-7 as Jim Northrup delivered a go ahead 400 foot double in the seventh inning after two misplays. Northrup drove in two more runs, singling and scoring on a passed ball as Detroit pulled away in the eighth. Norm Cash sustained a leg injury and received seven stitches after a slide earlier.

Detroit Jim Northrup Mickey Stanley Detroit Tigers Washington Senators Northrup California Washington Norm Cash Casey Cox Tigers Pete Beeberg Coleman North‘Top Dave Nelson RBI Don Mincher Frank Howard Willie Horton Senators Cash Dick Billings Spikes

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