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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1965

Page

6

Hiram Lucius Shuts Down Danville In Dixie World Series

Hattiesburg Mississippi pitcher Hiram Lucius struck out 14 Danville batters and allowed only two hits to preserve a 3-2 opening round win. Danville’s Alvie Payne hit a homer, Harris struck out 11 in six innings, and the game featured a tense late-inning jam with bases loaded before Lucius finished strong at Kamper Park.

Hattiesburg Miss Hiram Lucius Danville Lucius Alvie Payne Harris Kamper Park Jackson Bossier City Payne Virginians Clyde Jenkins Kenny Howard Buddy Rawley Clyde Dearmen Bill White Virginia Donaldsville Rivermont Chattanooga Tenn Myrtle Grove Fla Ensley Ala Ricky Holder Donaldsonville Jessie McLeod Bo Johnson Ronnie Davis Mark McGill Allen House Byron Bryant Roy Laird Joe Tumilia

National League and American League baseball standings and schedule

The recap lists NL races with team records and key games including Dodgers, Braves, and Phillies. It notes Milwaukee Cincinnati Houston and San Francisco matchups with pitchers such as Goninger and Marichal. In the American League, Los Angeles, Cleveland, and New York are shown with records and scheduled games including night doubleheaders and upcoming tilts featuring Lopez, Stange, and Ford.

Los Angeles Cleveland Wen Minnesota Baltimore Chicago Detroit New York Washington Boston Kansas City Itega Chica John Mynansas City Talbot Wickersham Lopez Stange Kralick Kaat Ford Pappas J. Miller Anchors Monbouquette

Danville Downs Stanleytown 8-5 In Dixie Tourney Opener

Danville defeated Stanleytown 8-5 in an opening-round Dixie Youth Minor League Invitational Tournament game at the Recreation Center. Barker pitched 13 strikeouts, 11 walks, two hits allowed while Danville built a 4-1, 4-0 and 8-4 lead. Key hits came from Divers, Bryant, Simpson, Clifton, Dillion, with Stanleytown's Divers and Bryant contributing early. The tourney moves to South Boston for the double-elimination rounds.

Danville Stanleytown Recreation Center South Boston Barker J. E. Divers Mike Bryant Dan Simpson Chuck Clifton van Dillion Kahl Bryant Pearson

Bowling Results At Riverside Lanes Cadassics Standings Review

Riverside Lanes hosted Pin Up League action with Cadassics defeating 3-0 led by Stowe 200. Frie Chicken topped Scruggs 193, Ballou Park Gulf beat 3- Buron 160, Central Apparel 1 Gearhart 165, Pro Hackers Hawks 3 Oliver 171, Jayhawks 1 Bonnie 171, Rainey TV 3 Brantley 190, Danville Taxi 1 Davis 184.

Riverside Lanes Cadassics Stowe Scruggs Ballou Park Gulf Burton Central Apparel Gearhart Hawks Oliver Jayhawks Bonnie Rainey TV Brantley Danville Taxi Davis

Baby Ruth League at Market Garden Field Report

Fragmentary score details list players Weadon Alderson Hyler and Saunders with Burke Heady Anderson Neal and others. Mentions Coca Cola and Optimist with unclear game context and dated marks suggesting a local youth league recap at Market Garden Field.

Market Garden Field Wldwval Oo Ecee Weadon Alderson Douglas Hyler Coca-Cola Finance Burke Heady Anderson Neal Saunders

Minor League Little League Doubleheader Scores

At Woodrow Wilson Field under the Jaycees Civitan and Multis leagues, three games were played. Haley and Deese led the first game for Chat while Ensley and Grove contributed in the second. Danville and Hatfield played the third, with key runs tallied by Milley Barker and M. Grove in a tight set of midweek contests.

AY Woodrow Wilson Field Jaycees Eee Civitan Haley Deese Wimmer Jim Tortorici Tenn Don Ensley Ala M. Grove Fla Danville Hat Miss

Hadl Sees Himself Ready as Chargers No. 1 QB

San Diego quarterback John Hadl says he now feels capable of handling the full duties of the No. 1 quarterback after learning the position and studying with coaches. He notes greater comfort, improved reads, and acceptance of the responsibility that comes with being the starter.

Escondido Calif San Diego John Hadl Tobin Rote Rote Chargers Kansas Gillman

Steelers Release Three Rookies and Injured Reserve

Pitts burgh Steelers released three rookies on Monday and placed another on injured reserve. QB Dave Mathieson of Washington State, WR Bill Kickel of John Carroll, and TE Bruce Smith of Brigham Young were cut. Defensive end Whit Canale was placed on IR due to knee trouble.

Kingston R.I Pittsburgh Steelers Dave Mathieson Washington State Bill Kickel John Carroll Bruce Smith Brigham Young Whit Canale

Softball Results At Baloo Park And Other Fields

Baseball and softball results listed from multiple city fields including Baloo Park West End Field Riverside Field and Stonewall Jackson field. Teams like Northview Woodlawn Ringgold Church of God Main Bapt and Bleachery appear with partial scores and pairings, but many OCR fragments are incomplete or garbled.

Ballou Park Northview HO Woodlawn Coble Stewart Jennings Robinson West End Field Ringgold Church of God Ford and Slope Barnes and Slaughter

Roberts dominates Phillies in Astros 8-0 win

Houston pitcher Robin Roberts blanked Philadelphia on four hits in his first NL appearance in four years, walking one and allowing a lone third inning threat. Astros scored four in the first and added four more late as Lou Burdette was chased after three. Morgan, Wynn, Gentile, and Aspromonte contributed key hits as Houston cruised.

Robin Roberts Phillies Astros Houston Philadelphia Roberts Baltimore Rich Allen Tony Gonzalez Dick Stuart Lou Burdette Joe Morgan Burdette Jim Wynn Bob Aspromonte Joe Gaines Aspromonte Gonzalez Gianes Ron Brand Wynn Bobby Wine Jim Gentile Rojas Allen Gentile Stuart Philadelphis Ruberts Maye Morgan Ap Moras iRoberts Roebuck Mahaffey de Gobbine Baldschun de Hk Mahaffee Aie Arpromonte

Pro Football Faces Another Record Exhibition Weekend

The Associated Press reports large crowds at NFL and AFL games and intrasquad scrimmages signaling expectations for a record season. Chicago hosted 68,000 for the Browns over the College All Stars, Bills beat Patriots 23 0 in Newton, Raiders edged Chargers 10 3 in San Diego, Chiefs topped Broncos 30 24 in Denver, Oilers beat Namath Jets 21 16 in Alexandria, and Redskins routed Eagles 37 0 in Hershey. Intrasquad sides drew 34 783 in Baltimore, 34 000 in Redwood City, 12 000 in Fairfield, 10 000 in Green Bay, and 8 000 in Pontiac.

Associated Press Chicago Cleveland Browns John Huarte Notre Dame New York Jets Newton Mass Buffalo Bills Boston Patriots San Diego Oakland Raiders San Diego Chargers Denver Kansas City Chiefs Denver Broncos Houston Oilers Joe Namath Alexandria NFL Washington Redskins Philadelphia Eagles Hershey Baltimore Baltimore Colts Baltimore Police Boys Redwood City Calif San Francisco 49Ers Fairfield

Baltimore Colts Sign Raymond Berry and Cut Four Players

The Baltimore Colts signed veteran end Raymond Berry to a 1965 contract and released four players from the training roster. Berry has 506 career receptions over 10 seasons, a National Football League record. The cuts were defensive end John Paglio, fullback Ray Jackson, guard Ted Torok, and tackle oo Gray.

Westminster Baltimore Colts Raymond Berry Berry Colts John Paglio Syracuse Ray Jackson Texas Ted Torok Virginia Oo Gray Benedict College

Packers Trim 1965 Rooke Squad To Sixteen

Green Bay Packers reduced their 1965 rookie crop to 16 as they placed offensive guard Joe Buddy Eilers of Texas A&M and defensive tackle Charley Harris of Tennessee A&I on waivers. Both players were signed as free agents.

Packers Green Bay Wis Green Bay Packers National Football League Joe Buddy Eilers Texas A&m Charley Harris Tennesse A&i

Crump Signs With Holyoke Bombers After Patriots Release

Former Boston Patriots linebacker Harry Crump was signed Monday by the Holyoke Bombers of the Atlantic Coast Football League. The Bombers added Crump following his release by the Boston entry in the American Football League last week.

Holyoke Mass Harry Crump Boston Patriots Holyoke Bombers Boston Crump

Veteran Kicker Jim Martin Signs With Chargers

San Diego California reports veteran placekicker Jim Martin, formerly with Notre Dame, signs Monday to join the San Diego Chargers of the American Football League. He previously played 11 seasons for the Detroit Lions of the NFL.

Chargers San Diego Calif Jim Martin San Diego Chargers Martin Notre Dame Detroit Lions

Top Ten Runs Batted In in Major League Baseball

The list highlights top R B I leaders with Johnson of Cincinnati at 92 and Stargell of Pittsburgh at 79, followed by Callison of Philadelphia at 77 and Mays of San Francisco. Pitching leaders show Koufax of Los Angeles 19-4 with a .826 OPS, Nuxhall of Cincinnati 8-3 and 7.27, Maloney 13-5, and Marichal of San Francisco 17-8 with a .680.

Johnson Cincinnati Banks Chicago Stargell Pittsburgh Callison Philadelphia Mays San Francisco Koufax Los Angeles Jay Nuxhall Maloney Marichal Deron Johnson Rocky Colavito Cleveland Colavito Killebrew Detroit Willie Horton

Bailey Brown Upset Winner At Net Tourney

Bailey Brown of Bronxville NY and a UPenn June graduate stunned Meadow Club Invitation Grass Court Tennis action in Southampton by defeating Cliff Buchholz of St. Louis 6-3 7-5 in the second round. Other early rounds saw Jim McManus beat Felix Ponte and Joaquin Loyo Mayo defeat John Pickens as top seeds Emerson Stolle McKinley and Gene Scott prepared for Tuesday play.

Southampton N.Y Bailey Brown Bronxville University of Pennsylvania Cliff Buchholz St. Louis Buchholz Love Jim McManus Berkeley Calif Felix Ponte Peru Mexico Joaquin Loyo Mayo John Pick ‘Ens Tuscaloosa Ala Austtralia Roy Emerson Fredi Stolle America Chuck Mc‘Kinley Port Washington Gene Scott Fof St. James, N.Y

Four All-Star Players Join Giants At Training Camp

Four Giants rookies from the All-Star game in Chicago joined the training camp in Fairfield Connecticut. Fullback Chuck Mercein from Yale halfback Tucker Frederickson from Auburn punter Frank Lambert from Mississippi and quarterback Bob Timberlake from Michigan reported. Timberlake did not participate due to army service obligation. The four will play Saturday night in an exhibition game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay Wisconsin.

Fairfield Cleveland Browns Giants Green Bay Packers Green Bay Wis

Eagles waive six rookies in NFL roster moves

The Philadelphia Eagles asked waivers Monday on six rookie players. The group includes Mickey Busko linebacker Dayton, Bob Burrows defensive end East Texas State, Harlan Heff defensive end Pittsburgh Kan State, Bill Marcordes end Bradley, James Rist end Baylor, and Dave Scheib back Indiana Central.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Eagles National Football League Mickey Busko University of Dayton Bob Burrows East Texas State Harlan Heff Pittsburgh Kan Bill Marcordes Bradley James Rist Baylor Dave Scheib Indiana Central

Oliva Gains Ground On Leader In AL Batting Race

Tony Oliva of Minnesota, filling in for injured Harmon Killebrew, has raised his batting to .307 and sits within 0.15 points of leader Carl Yastrzemski as the Twins head to a three game series with the Yankees. Yastrzemski has slipped to .322 while Boston's Mantilla remains at .310.

Ben Olan Associated Press NEW York (Ap Tony Oliva Minnesota Harmon Killebrew Oliva Boston Carl Yastrzemski Twins Jimmy Hall Baltimore Brooks Robinson Yastrzemski New York Yankees Felix Mantilla Orioles Robinson San Francisco Willie Mays Roberto Clemente Pittsburgh Hank Aaron Milwaukee Cincinnati Pete Rose Donn Clendenon Oit

Wilbur Moore Shot To Death In Maryland

Former Redskins star Wilbur J. Moore was shot dead Monday in front of his Maryland home. His wife Clara Cecelia Moore, 38, was arrested for murder and held without bond for a preliminary hearing. The couple had marital tensions, with divorce suits filed earlier in Prince Georges County. Moore, born in Austin Minnesota, played at Minnesota before joining the Redskins in 1939.

Washington Wilbur J. Moore Washington Redskins Maryland Prince Georges County Clara Cecelia Moore Moore Childers Wilbur Moore Jr Washington Police Department Richard A. Pearson Sherwood Manor MD. Peoples Court Austin Minn University of Minnesota Redskins

Rain Delays Tourney at Oak Park Country Club

Rain forced postponement of the Ladies Pro-Amateur Golf Tour event at Oak Park Country Club. The field includes 20 women professionals led by money winner Kathy Whitworth. The purse of 5000 dollars will be distributed among the women pros on Tuesday.

Chicago Oak Park Country Club Kathy Whitworth

Mrs. Bragan Describes Life Of Baseball Wives

Milwaukee interview with Mrs. Bobby Bragan recounts how baseball wives, led by tact and restraint, manage travel, housing, and safety. She recalls shifts from rough days to a close knit, educated group, and emphasizes flexibility, moves, and raising children amidst road life.

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