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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1971

Page

5

Senators Rally Past Royals in Split Doubleheader 2 0

Washington defeats Kansas City 2-0 in third inning rally after losing opener 2-0. Pete Broberg shares six-hitter and scores Senators first run breaking 25 innings without, while Ken Wright shuts out Washington in game one. Royals snap five-game win streak. Senators end five-game skid.

Washington Pete Broberg Senators Kansas City Royals Ken Wright Royals Paul Lindblad Chuck Harrison Paul Schaal Casey Cox Wright del Unser Bernie Allen Tom Burgmeier Dick Billings Allen Rojas Kansas City Jon Otis Jim Shellenback Dennis Paepke Fred Patek

Newcombe advances to semis at Canadian Open

Top seed John Newcombe defeated Marty Riessen 6-4 7-5 in Toronto to reach the Canadian Open semifinals. The Wimbledon champion baited Riessen’s errors with powerful baseline play and a late break in the second. Newcombe will face the Drysdale Rosewall winner in the next round.

Toronto John Newcombe Marty Riessen Evanston Ill Riessen Newcombe Cliff Drysdale South Africa Ken Rosewall Australia

Cards Beat Pirates 3-2 Behind Steve Carlton

The St Louis Cardinals defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 as Steve Carlton silenced the Pirates after Gene Airey’s third inning error allowed three unearned runs. Carlton pitched seven innings, allowing eight hits with two walks and eight strikeouts, while Dave Cash and Roberto Clemente produced early offense for Pittsburgh.

Cards Pirates Steve Carlton Pittsburgh St. Louis Cardinals Gene Airey Pittsburgh Pirates Carlton Dave Cash Gene Clines Roberto Clemente Manny Sanguillen Clemente

Tarkenton Reaches One Year Giants Contract

Fran Tarkenton and the New York Giants reached a one year contract four days after he walked out during an exhibition. Giants president Wellington Mara announced the deal after a meeting, with Tarkenton allowed to return to camp and to discuss terms with coach Alex Webster. Tarkenton said he wants to play for the Giants and apologized for his earlier action.

Brookville N.Y Fran Tarkenton New York Giants National Football League Tarkenton Giant Wellington Mara Mara Fas Alex Webster Houston Giants Wellington New York City Foxboro Mass New England Patriots Alex Dick Cavett ABC C. W. Post College

Tanner Pulls Tennis Upset Beats Kodes 6 4 6 4

Roscoe Tanner, 21, upset fifth seed Jan Kodes 6-4 6-4 at the National Clay Court Open in Indianapolis. Tanner cited a strong serve and backhand after his first meeting with Kodes, moving into the third round as a top USTA junior. Billie Jean King and Helen Gourlay advanced in women’s singles with quick wins as Cliff Richey won to reach the men’s quarterfinals.

Mike Harris Kercy Harris Australia Associated Press Harris Indianapolis Ind Stanford University Jane Seattle Wash Kodes Czechoslovakia John Cooper Ross Case Billie Jean King Long Beach Calif Helen ‘Gourlay Cliff Richey Sarasota Fla Brian Gottlieb F. Lauderdale Tamer Tannery Tan Tanner

Thomas Demands To Be Treated Like A Man In NFL

Running back Duane Thomas says he will play for any NFL club that treats him as a man after refusing to report to the Dallas Cowboys. A former rookie with Dallas, he criticizes team officials, sought better terms, and rejected trades, insisting on fair treatment and respect as a human being.

Thomas LOS Angeles Duane Thomas Dallas Cowboys West Texas Dallas Cowboys New England Patriots

Palmer's four hitter powers Orioles past Twins

Jim Palmer pitched a four hitter as Baltimore defeated Minnesota 8-2. Don Buford led off the first with a homer, Merv Rettenmund added a two run shot, Leo Cardenas homered for the Twins, and Andy Etchebarren hit a three run homer as Baltimore swept the series and extended its East lead to eight games.

Minneapolis-St, Paul Don Buford Jim Kaal Merv Rettenmund Baltimore Orioles Jim Palmer Minnesota Twins Leo Cardenas Twins Palmer Rod Carew Orioles Dave Johnson Robinson Baltimore Rettenmund Tony Oliva Sabnesota Buford If Tovar Cardenas Brownson Etchebra Holtet Belangersy Mitterwid Haydel Reese Tatal Baltimore Mania Minnesota Carew Buford Retenmund Etchebarren Reltenmund SO Palmer

Braves Bomb Astros 10-5 as Williams homer twice

Rookie Earl Williams belted two homers as Atlanta built a 16 hit attack to defeat Houston 10-5. Hank Aaron extended his hitting streak to 19 games while Ron Reed earned the win despite a rough fourth inning.

Braves Astros Atlanta Earl Wiliams Atlanta Braves Houston Astros Hank Aaron Houston Atlanta Uy Hey Shackson Morsan Ofiaiay Sato Menke Wynnii Betis Bisingme Ron Reed Percy Garrido Cede Nowo Stamm Ewilliams Chiles Rader S—Lemaster Hlassosf Kamnanter Ratrom Cco Fe EY Reed CW Harris Reed Tzety Marsh

Vida Blue Car Ownership Clarified By A's Manager

Oakland manager Dick Williams denied reports that Vida Blue did not own a Cadillac El Dorado given by owner Charles Finley. Jeff Hander confirmed ownership with a title certificate while Blue held the license V-Blue, addressing stories about the car and title.

Boston Dick Williams Oakland A’s Vida Blue Charles QC Finley Williams Boston Red Sox Blue Jeff Hander New York Oakland Department of Motor Vehicles San Francisco

Yankees Sweep Twin Bill From Angels in Nightcap

In the second game Bobby Murcer hit a two-strike two-out single in the 11th, driving in Gene Michael for a 2-1 win as the Yankees complete the sweep of a twi-night doubleheader. Fritz Peterson allowed few hits in the 3-0 victory of the opener, while Mike Kekich pitched well in relief and yielded a late scare despite Ken McMullen’s sac fly tying the third. Clarke and White provided early offense, and Munson forced a crucial run on a grounder before Murcer’s decisive hit.

NEW York Bobby Murcer Yan Kees California Fritz Peterson Roy White Mike Kekich Gene Michael Michael Angels Jerry Kenney Wharman Munson Kenney Peterson Clarke White Yankees Rudy May Munson Mure Cers Ron Swoboda Episher Pope New McMullen R.may Eer F Peters F.eterson Dot Rivers Rt Alomar Erry Baker Teaco Ichael Mney Bakers McMullen Satou Xenip ATG

City softball scores at Satton Park Mem

Evans and Clark led the J.C. Bombers 3 to 0 in a 9 inning game while Wyatt and Walker powered West End to 4 to 1. Stinespring and Brotherson supported Skyview Texaco in a 1 to 2 loss. Hutcherson and Boulware combined for North Main.

Satton Park Stinespring and Brotherson Skyview Texaco Gibson and Browning Third Ave Hutcherson and Boulware North Main Watlington and Murphy

U S Army GI Captures Pan Am Cycling Gold in Cali

A 23 year old U S Army GI from Springfield Missouri John Howard won the 198 kilometer individual road race in Cali Colombia for the United States first cycling gold in Pan Am Games history. He defeated Brazil's Luis Carlos Florez after a late surge, finishing in 4 hours 49 minutes 55 seconds.

Will Grimsley Cali Colombia United States John Howard Springfield Brazil Luis Carlos Florez Howard Florez Jaime Gaieano Ecuador U.S USA Cuba Cubs Puerto Rico Mexico

Pete Hamilton Grabs Pole Position In Michigan Race

Pete Hamilton won the Yankee 400 pole at Michigan International Speedway with a 161.901 mph lap in a Plymouth. Hobby Allison was second in a Mercury at 161.399 mph, and fifteen drivers qualified for the 40-car field. Other qualifiers include Bobby Isaac, Charlie Glotzbach, Buddy Baker, Richard Petty, and Donnie Allison among the notable entries.

Pete Hamilton Michigan Bloys Britt Cambridge Junction Mich Dixie Michigan International Speedway Hamilton Hobby Allison Hueytown Ala John Sears Elierdence N.C Bobby Isaac Catawba Charlie Glotzbach Georgetown Ind Chevrolet Glotzbach Dodge Buddy Baker Charlotte Richard Petty Petty Reer Nascar Donnie Alison Fred Lorenzen David Pearson Plymouth Mulder Cotten Owens Daytona Cecil Gordon Arden Mercury Benny Parsons Detroit Jake Thomas Christiansburg Hayward Troyer Spenterport N.Y Frank Warren Augusta Elmo Langley Ford Friday Hassler Chattanooga Tenn Chevelle Ron Keselowski Drayton Plains Sears

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