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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1965

Page

4

Twins Rout Yankees Behind 14-Hit Attack and Merritt

Minnesota, led by rookie Jim Merritt scattering ten hits, routed New York 8 to 2. Don Mincher homered, Frank Quilici drove in two with a triple, Rich Rollins had three hits, and a late double steal capped the scoring as the Twins solidified their league lead.

NEW York Jim Merritt Minnesota Twins New York Yankees Don Mincher Frank Quilici Rich Rollins Merritt Yankees Hector Lopez Clete Boyer Mincher Yankee al Downing Earl Battey Zoilo Versalles Rollins Tony Oliva Versalles Lopez Quilici Battey

Judge Continues Ted Williams Divorce Hearing

In Miami Florida AP Ted Williams the former Boston Red Sox slugger and his second wife left a divorce hearing Thursday on the verge of possible reconciliation The wife had filed for separate maintenance in April 1964 then a divorce petition claiming Williams cursed her and acted erratically Williams said his wife was moody and indifferent and left him for long periods The judge Harvie Duval gave time to seek a property agreement and noted the couple were on the verge of reconciliation They believe they will be reconciled and neither wants a divorce Mrs Williams formerly Lee Award married Williams in Cambridge Massachusetts September 19 1961

Miami, Fla Ted Williams Boston Red Sox Cambridge, Mass

Mildenberger Seeks Terrell Title Fight in New York

Frankfurt based manager Joachim Goettert announced he expects an agreement soon for heavyweight Karl Mildenberger to challenge World Boxing Association champion Ernie Terrell of Chicago. He waits on a cable from New York agent Bill Miller before flight plans to finalize arrangements. He noted talks began in Chicago last March during Terrells bout with Eddie Machen and are in their final stage.

Frankfurt Germany Karl Mildenberger World Boxing Association Ernie Terrell Chicago Joachim Goettert Bill Miller New York Mildenberger Terrell Eddie Machen

AFL Commissioner Opposes Expansion To Canadian Cities

TORONTO AP Joe Foss AFL commissioner said he would oppose expansion to Toronto Montreal or Vancouver. He noted rumors of U S leagues considering Canada and that groups had approached the AFL. Foss said expanding into Canada could jeopardize professional football in the Canadian League.

Toronto Joe Foss American Football League Montreal Vancouver United States Canada Foss AFL

Bears Edge Redskins 31 30 in Exhibition Thriller

Chicago Bears beat Washington 31 to 30 as Rudy Bukich threw three touchdown passes and the defense intercepted twice in the fourth quarter. Johnny Morris and Dick Gordon each caught long strikes, while Bobby Mitchell and Sonny Jurgensen connected for the Redskins. Attendance was 45,142 at the sellout game.

W. B. Ragsdale JR Associated Press Washington Rudy Bukich Chicago Bears Redskins Philadelphia Bukich Johnny Morris Bill Hunter Jon Arnett Dick Gordon Joe Marconi Bob Briggs Sonny Jurgensen Bobby Mitchell Joss Chi—Morris van Raaphorst Chi—Arnett Wash—Brigas Seedborg Chi Wash—Mitchell Jurgensen Chi—Gordon Van Bears Aequeins Creree Fee Eteanne

Vikings Acquire Ron Barlow From Dallas Cowboys

Vikings add fullback Ron Barlow, waived by Dallas, as they practice in 90 degree heat at Bemidji. The former Kansas State back was drafted by the Cowboys as a future two years ago. Minnesota tunes up for an exhibition against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Atlanta on Saturday.

Bemidji Minn Minnesota Vikings Ron Barlow Dallas Cowboys National Football League Kansas State Cowboys Vikings Minnesota Pittsburgh Steelers Atlanta

Angels Rally Past Indians 5-1 Behind Two Ninth-Inning Errors

Los Angeles defeats Cleveland 5-1 as two wild pitches by Cleveland starter Jack Kralick open the Angels’ rally in the ninth. Jim Fregosi walks to start, bases load after Power bunt, Kralick’s errors allow four runs. Bob Lee preserves win for his seventh of the season. Indians tie 1-1 in seventh on Wagner Colavito and Alvis hits. Newman yields only one hit and a walk before the ninth.

Cleveland Jack Kralick Los Angeles Angels Indians Jim Fregosi Vic Power Kralick Fregosi Power Lou’ Clinton Bobby Knoop Bob Rodgers Bob Lee Leon Wagner Rocky Colavito Max Alvis Wagner Fred Newman Angel Jose Cardenal Paul Schaal Newman

Giants Waive Dick Pesonen Ahead of Packers Game

The New York Giants put defensive back Dick Pesonen on waivers two days before an exhibition against the Green Bay Packers in Milwaukee. Pesonen, 190 pounds, joined the club in 1962 in a trade with the Minnesota Vikings for Cliff Livingston. Several Giants veterans including Dick James and Alan Webb were sidelined by injuries, while coach Allie Sherman announced additional players would be unable to play against Green Bay.

Fairfield Conn Dick Pesonen New York Giants National Football League Packers Green Bay Minnesota Vikings Cliff Livingston Dick James Alan Webb James Webb Allie Sherman Henry Schichtle Bob Timberlake Darrell Dess Lou Slaby

Twins Buy Kosko From Denver Farm Club

The Minnesota Twins, leading the American League, acquired 23 year old outfielder Andy Kosko from the Denver farm club in the Pacific Coast League. To clear roster space, pitcher Dwight Siebler was optioned to Denver. Kosko hit .327 with 27 homers and 116 RBIs for Denver and had previously received an $80,000 signing bonus from the Detroit Tigers in 1959 before being released last year and joining Minnesota as a free agent.

New York Minnesota Twins Andy Kosko Denver Minnesota Dwight Siebler Kosko Detroit Tigers

Lenoir advances in Canadian Tennis Championships second round

Bill Lenoir, seeded third and from Tucson, defeats Jack Jackson of Knoxville 7 5 6 1 4 6 86 in a second round match. Patricia Cody, second seed from Los Angeles, crushes Louise Brown of Toronto 6 3 6 0 in a third round women’s clash.

Canadian Tennis Toronto Bill Lenoir Tucson Ariz Jack Jackson Knoxville Tenn Patricia Cody Los Angeles Louise Brown Toronto

Chase City tops Danville 9 to 1 in Dixie Boys tourney

Chase City handed Danville its first loss of the Dixie Boys Minor League Tournament at South Boston with a 9 to 1 score as Halifax County defeated South Boston 12-5 to knock out the host. The winner faces Danville for the title. Danville stands 3-1, Chase City and Halifax County 2-1.

Chase City Danville Dixie Boys Twin Bills South Boston Halifax County

Homer O Dell and Partners Win Tag Team Bout

Homer O Dell along with Bronco Lubich and Aldo Bagni secured a two falls to one victory at City Armory in the main six man tag. Chief War Cloud Nelson Royal and Ron Reed captured only the second fall amid a large partisan crowd. Luther Lindsay defeated Felix Lambau in 17 minutes in one fall. George Catalina Drake beat Red Roberts in the semi final by taking two of three falls.

Homer O'Dell Bronco Lubich Aldo Bagni City Armory Chief War Cloud Nelson Royal Ron Reed Luther Lindsay Felix Lambau George Catalina Drake Red Roberts Roberts Drake

Phillies Edge Astros 7 To 3 In Comeback Victory

Philadelphia pitcher Chris Short won his 14th game with a six hitter as the Phillies beat the Astros 7-3. Short benefited from two ninth inning runs and Ed Roe back up relief. Gus Triandos homered and Rich Allen added his 14th, with Rojas driving in three for Philadelphia. In a separate note, Miami was chosen to host next year’s National Water Ski Championships during the event in Minneapolis.

Houston Philadelphia Chris Short Ed Roeback Phillies Short Astros Dine Gus Triandos Phillie Bobby Wine John Briggs Cookie Rojas Joe Gaines Briggs Rich Allen John Herrnstein Clay Dalrymple Allen Rojas Mike Cuellar Miami Minneapolis

Four Americans Reach Canadian Amateur Quarterfinals

Four U S golfers led by Billi Campbell and four Canadians led by Nick Weslock advanced to the quarterfinals of the Canadian Amateur Golf Championship at Pine Ridge. Matches set for Friday will trim the field to two for Saturday’s 36 hole final.

Associated Press Winnipeg U.S Billi Campbell Nick Weslock Pine Ridge Bunky Henry Valdosta George Boutell Phoenix Ariz Tom Draper Royal Oak Mich Bob Jamieson Ed Ross Ted Homennik Campbell Huntington W. Va Bob Boldt Oswego Qore Randy Brekke Winnipeg Henry Bill Pidlaski John Johnston Vancouver Boutell Keith Rever Regina Greg Pitzer Pacific Palisades Calif Draper Pete Passink Battle Creek Ken Wasslen Calgary Westock Charles Brace Halifax Dave Eigheltersex Waco, Tex

Drivers Set for Augusta 200 Stock Car Race

About 25 drivers will race Sunday in the Augusta 200 at Augusta Georgia. Darel Dieringer Ned Jarrett and Dick Hutcherson headline the field driving 1964 and 1965 Chevrolet and Ford cars. David Pearson Buddye Baker and Buck Baker head the Dodge and Chevrolet contingents for the 200 lap event before an expected crowd of around 10 000.

Augusta Darel Dieringer Ned Jarrett Dick Hutcherson Dieringer Jarrett Hutcherson Cale Yarborough Dodge David Pearson Buddy Baker Chevrolet Buck, Baker J. T. Putney Roy Tyner Thomas Owens

Rabbit Appears Winner In Plymouth Fastnet Race

In light calm seas Rabbit with Dick Carter of Boston aboard surged late to take provisional lead. The-smallest yacht crossed Plymouth after 605 miles in 3 days 14 hours 1 minute 46 seconds for the provisional win.

Plymouth England Rabbit

Grant accepts title bout with Laguna in Panama

Kingston Jamaica AP reports manager Jacques Deschamps said Bunny Grant has accepted a Panama title bout with world lightweight champion Ismael Laguna of Panama. No date has been set and Laguna’s handlers extended the offer by telephone.

Kingston Jamaica Bunny Grant Ismael Laguna Panama Jacques Deschamps Laguna

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