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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1965

Page

14

Defense Major Headache For West Virginia Team

West Virginia coach Gene Corum warns his defense must improve after allowing 211 points in 11 games last season. East Carolina’s Clarence Stasavich predicts a step up but stresses a need for a stronger, deeper defense to avoid setbacks.

ED Young Associated Press White Sulphur Springs W. Va West Virginia University Gene Corum East Carolina Clarence Stasavich Richmond Ed Merrick Furman Bob King Homer Smith Davidson Smith Air Force Academy Bill Dole Wildcat West Virginia Virginia Merrick Corum Mountaineers Mountaineer Allen McCune Dick Leftridge Flash Garrett Ford Stasavich East Carolina Pirates Pirates

Natty Bumppo wins Saratoga National Hurdles in track-record time

Natty Bumppo, the 7-5 favorite, led the last lap to win Saratoga's National Hurdles by 10 lengths, carving a track record of 3:41 4-5 for 2 1/16 miles. Curtis Chavis rode the 4-year-old gelding from Montpelier Farm as Wise Ship and Pistol W. finished second and third.

Associated Press Natty Bumppo Saratoga Race Track Marion duPont Scott Montpelier Farm Curtis Chavis Wise Ship Pistol W Jay Trump Aintree Queen Empress Miss Cavandish Harry Nichols Detroit Arlington Park Old Hat Bill Shoemaker Shoemaker

Richmond Faces Season With Mixed Prospects

Merrick cautions that Richmond may win five of nine as the defense shines but offense remains unsettled by inexperienced backs. Jan Linn, a junior with limited varsity time, is trusted to run the attack this year. Furman plans three platoons despite a manpower shortage, led by quarterback Sammy Wyche. The sports rouser closes with season previews from coaches McKenna, Levy, Camp, and Teague.

Merrick Richmond Jan Linn Ronny Smith Linn King Furman Sammy Wyche John McKennal Virginia Military Institute Marv Levy William & Mary Jim Camp George Washington Ed Teague The Citadel

Wives Of Track Stars Spark New Criticism Storm

Americas touring track athletes face a new storm over wives on trips to meet rivals in Europe. Olympic champion Bill Mills defends his room arrangement while others like Jim Grelle and Bob Schul back wives’ participation. AAU official Ferris says a strong team was needed.

Wile Grimsley Associated Press Augsburg Germany America Bill Mills Oceanside Calif Guenther Wolfbauer Munich Russia Poland West Germany Jim Greele Portland Ore Blaine Lindgren Torrance Bob Schul Dayton Ohio Larry Stuart Los Angeles Ron Whitney Glendale Grelle Dan Ferris The Amateur Athletic Union

Battery Batman Billy Martin Drives Twins Success

AP reports Billy Martin as the key energizer of the Minnesota Twins, pivotal to their poised stance behind Sam Mele. He guides hitters, shapes Zoilo Versalles, and fosters pride, while praising players like Frank Quilici and Joe Nossek for growth and effort.

Joe Reichler Associated Press NEW York (Ap Minnesota Billy Martin Twins Sam’ Mele New York Yankees Martin Jetters Twins Zoilo Versalles Zoilo Sam Yankees Frank Quilici Joe Nossek Don Mincher Billy

Orioles Rally To Defeat Red Sox 5-3 For Split Series

Baltimore Orioles came from behind for a 5-3 win over the Boston Red Sox in Boston. Down 3-0, Baltimore scored four in the seventh, aided by John Orsino’s pinch hit single and a Key error by Frank Malzone. Brooks Robinson sparked the rally with a single, and Arnold Earley closed the inning after Morehead left. Jackie Brandt added an insurance homer in the ninth to seal the victory for McNally who improved to 7-5. Malzone drove in all three Boston runs with a third inning homer and a sixth inning single.

Boston Baltimore Orioles John Orsino Boston Red Sox Orioles Dave Morehead Frank Malzone Brooks Robinson Rico Petrocelli Curt Blefary Malzone Jerry Adair Robinson Paul Blair Dick Brown Orsino Dave MccNally Arnold Earley Ed Morehead Brown Bob Tillman Jackie Brandt McNally Morehead Baltimore Abrabi Aber H Bi Siebern Green Belanger Bressoud Snyder Johnson Blefary Horton Adair Tillman Blair Ct Jones Nixon Goscer Petrocli Brandt Moreh Thomas E—Siebern Adgair Oddinson Yastrzemski Larsen

Bills Release Pete Liske After Preseason Game

Buffalo Bills cut Pete Liske a former Jets quarterback who had joined via trade. Liske played in the Bills Patriots preseason clash and plans were unclear with Canadian teams showing interest. Coach Lou Saban favored Kemp and Lamonica with Marlon Kent’s audition upcoming against the Oilers.

Buffalo N.Y Pete Liske New York Jets Buffalo Bills Bills Liske Boston Patriots Plainfield N.J Lou Saban Jack Kemp Daryle Lamonica Saban Marlon Kent Auburn Houston Oilers Kent John Sklopan Penny State

Weekly Fishing Report Richmond Area Highlights and Warnings

Weekly report summarizes Shenandoah and Holston regions with water dingy conditions after storms. Fish activity ranges from fair in catfish and sunfish to poor for largemouth and crappie, while trout activity is spotty. Salt water notes include white perch, striped bass, cobia balmy near Cape Henry, and bay area reports of flounder and tarpon activity with good surf conditions.

Richmond Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries Shenandoah River North South Fork Shenandoah Park Rapidan Staunton Rivers Bullpasture Jackson Cowpasture Claytor Lake New River Holston Reservoir Middle South Forks Holston River North Fork South Holston Big Tumbling Creek Holston Philpott Smith River Dan River Martinsville Fairystone State Park Smith Mountain Lake Pigg River Leesville Staunton River Buggs Island Lake Gaston Chickahominy Back Bay Norfolk City Water Works Rappahannock Fredericksburg Massaponax Creek Dragon Run Piankatank Rapipahannock Virginia Capes Chesapeake Cape Henry Fisherman Islands North Channel Windmill Point Great Wicomico River Cape Charles Reef Kiptopeke Virginia Beach Bay Bridge Tunnel Wachapreague Barrier Island Ocean Cobb Smith Island Chesapeake Bay North Channel Baltimore Channel Old Plantation Latimer Shoals Cherrystone Elizabeth River Gwynn’s Island Magothy Bay South Bay Gull Marsh Deep Bay Barrier Islands James River Lafayette River Lynnhaven River Broad Bay Linkhorne Bay

Twins sign St John’s pitcher Ken Wirrell

New York AP Twin announce the signing of 21 year old right hander Ken Wirrell a St John’s graduate for an undisclosed bonus. Wirrell 6 5 205 pounds signed after a workout at Yankee Stadium led by scout Bennie Borgmann. In his senior year at St John’s he posted a 5 2 record and a 1 76 ERA.

NEW York Minnesota Twins Ken Wirrell St. John’s University Wirrell Twins Bennie Borgmann Yankee Stadium St. John’s

Demeter Drives Tigers to 11-1 Win Over A's

Don Demeter drove in seven runs including a grand slam as Detroit crushed Kansas City 11-1 to complete a four-game sweep. Aguirre earned his fifth straight win despite earlier droughts, limiting KC to four hits. Freehan and Lachmann homered for Detroit, Jachemann hit for Kansas City.

Detroit Don Demeter Detroit Tigers Kansas City Hank Aguirre Demeter RBI Aguirre Athletics Rene Lachemann Bill Freehan Tigers Detroit Abr Bi Ab Y Fartas’] Cf . 020 Wert Oyler Lino Harlson H’bergee Horton Cf Charles Brown Reynolds Lockwood

Stengel sister Louise injured in fall at home

Louise Stengel 78 sister of Casey Stengel, reported in satisfactory condition at Research Hospital after fracturing her left hip. She says she fell from her chair Monday and lay helpless until a neighbor heard her cries. She will undergo surgery Friday and lives alone.

Kansas City Louise Stengel Casey Stengel Research Hospital Miss Stengel

Patty Caretto Breaks World Record in 1500m Free

Patty Caretto of Whittier California cuts nearly seven seconds to clock 18 23 7 in the 1500 meter free at the National AAU Swimming and Diving Championships in Toledo Ohio She beats Sharon Finneran who finishes 18 29 2 Also notable are Bernie Wrightson winning diving titles and Micki King claiming the women's three meter crown.

Toledo Ohio Patty Caretto Sharon Finneran Miss Caretto Whittier Calif Finneran Bernie Wrightson Phoenix Ariz Micki King Ann Arbor Mich City of Commerce iSwim Club Miss Finneran Santa Clara Sue Gossick Los Angeles Joel O'Connell Wrightson Ken Sitzberger Indiana University

Dell Blown Away by Mettevelli in Moscow Meet

Alexander Mettevelli of Russia defeated Donald Dell of Bethesda Maryland in straight sets 6-4 6-1 6-4 to reach the Moscow International Tennis Tournament quarterfinals. Margaret Smith of Australia overwhelmed Alla Ivanova 6-0 6-1 to advance, while Rita Bentley fell to Maria Kull 6-2 6-4. Allen Fox and Roger Werksman won in four sets to reach the quarterfinals.

Moscow Alexander Mettevelli Russia Drnald Dell Bethesda Lenin Stadium Margaret Smith Australia Alla Ivanova Maria Kull Ussr Miss Kull Rita Bentley England Allen Fox Roger Werksman Los Angeles Fox Sergio Likhachev Werksman Menchislav Rybarczik Poland

Bolt Withdraws From PGA Championship After Poor Start

Tommy Bolt former National Open champion withdrew from the PGA Championship at Laurel Valley Golf Club after posting a four over par 39 on his opening nine holes. Bolt cited bursitis and shoulder trouble as the reason he could not continue.

Ligonier Tommy Bolt Laurel Valley Golf Club Bolt

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