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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1965

Page

5

Tiefenauer shines in Indians 3-1 win over Twins

Cleveland rookie Bob Tiefenauer delivered strong relief for the Indians as Minnesota made two errors. Oliva homered for Minnesota, but Cleveland scored in the first and fifth innings behind Calavito, Wagner, Davalillo, Brown, and a wild pitch. Sonny Siebert left after the first with a shoulder injury that was not deemed serious.

Cleveland Bob Tiefenauer Minnesota Twins Cleveland Indians Tiefenauer Toledo Twins Tony Oliva Indians Jim Perry Oliva Leon Wagner Vic Davalillo Larry Brown Brown Davalillo Rocky Calavito Sonny Siebert Minnesota Aoryissles Cavalllia Wagner Allison Salmon Baeper Colavito Battey c Whitfield Rollins Alvis Arcec Osco Arebes Tolsis Cece Ned E Hall Clevend Cavailillo Yoo Enauver Inenginith Perry Pb—Baltey

Steelers Play Vikings Tonight At Atlanta

The Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers arrive in Atlanta for an exhibition game in the new 18 million stadium. Fran Tarkenton returns to home state with four Georgians calling signals for the Vikings. The Steelers quarterback job remains a tossup between Ed Brown and Tommy Wade. Atlanta previews pro football as it prepares to host the Milwaukee Braves next spring.

Atlanta Minnesota Vikings Pittsburgh Steelers National Football League Atlanta Stadium Fran Tarkenton University of Georgia Vikings Pittsburgh Ed Brown Tommy Wade Milwaukee Braves

Curtis Turner Returns Tonight To Racing Field

Curtis Turner a Nascar all time great returns to the southern speedways this Saturday in a 100 file Grand National race at Piedmont Interstate Fairgrounds in Spartanburg S C He will drive Richard Pettys Plymouth Belvedere with a hemi engine Petty also back in competition Turner helps heat a point title chase led by Ned Jarrett with Dick Hutcherson close behind Both Ford drivers Pontiac Chrysler entries in the clash Turner and Owens Spartanburg hometown favorite David Pearson returns in a Dodge field likely to include 20 cars for a 5300 dollar race with a 1000 dollar winner and 400 championship points Turner says the comeback field will be tough and he faces top drivers on a demanding track.

Spartanburg S.C Curtis Turner Nascar South Piedmont Interstate Fairgrounds Turner Richard Petty Petty Ned Jarrett Jeader Dick Hutcherson Jarrett David Pearson Cotton Owens Pearson Owens Joe Littlejohn

McAuliffe's Two Run Homer Lifts Tigers In 2 1 Win

Detroit Tigers defeated the Los Angeles Angels 2-1 as Dick McAuliffe hit a two run homer and Denny McLain earned his 10th win. Demeter left on a stretcher after being struck on the head by a Dean Chance pitch, contributing to a tense late game. The Angels scored in the fifth on Jose Cardenal’s single that scored Bob Knoop. McLain avoided further trouble and left runners stranded in the sixth with a double play.

Detroit Dick McAuliffe Denny McLain Detroit Tigers Los Angeles Angels McAuliffe Don Demeter Demeter Angels Dean Chance McLain Jose Cardenal Bob Knoop Willie Gordon Beard Associated Press Baltimore Washington Senators Baltimore Orioles Willie Kirkland Mike Brumley Dick Nen Orioles Minnesota Twins Cleveland Indians Kirkland Wally Bunker Brumley Woody Held New Phil Ortega Mike McCormick Brooks Robinson McMullen Brad Russ Snyder Norm Siebern Bob Johnson Robinson Washington Hpt Caltimore Abr Ab Blas’ame Siebern McAaull Bunker Ortegan Warwick Orsing E—Adair Brumiey

Yanks Rally To Top A's 3-1 In Tight win

Reliever Steve Hamilton escaped a seventh inning jam to earn Jack Cullen’s first major league win as the New York Yankees beat Kansas City 3-1. Cullen allowed five hits in six innings, Clete Boyer drove in two runs, and Bobby Richardson scored the go ahead run in the fifth as Mantle provided run support. Hershberger homered for the A’s.

NEW York Steve Hamilton Jack Cullen New York Yankes Kansas City Yankees Cullen Athletics Bill Bryan Mike Hershberger Rich’‘son Tartabull Mantle Hamilton O'Donoghue Donoghue

Columbus Ends Danville Hopes At Cocoa Fla

Danville Connie Mack state champions are eliminated from the Southeastern Regional Tournament in Cocoa Florida after a 2 1 loss to Columbus Georgia. Columbus scored in the first on an error and single and added a fifth inning squeeze bunt. Danville's lone run came in the sixth on a walk a DeBoe hit and a wild throw.

Danville Cocoa Fla Columbus Chip Holland Roy Jarrett C. L. Scarce Joel DeBoe David Foster Georgia DeBoe

Canadian official rejects US call to ban duck hunting

Ottawa AP reports Dr. D. A. Munro of the Canadian Wildlife Service says prairie duck breeding is low but not at banning levels. He notes drought and high kills but argues moderate season restrictions could steady the population, while eastern and British Columbia stocks remain stable.

Ottawa Canada Canadian Wildlife Service D. A. Munro Washington U.S Willis Robertson Virginia United States Robertson

West Virginia Favored To Win Southern Conference Title

West Virginia received a strong confidence vote from 21 of 23 sports writers and sportscasters to win the Southern Conference football championship. George Washington drew the remaining first place votes, while East Carolina, William and Mary, The Citadel, Richmond, Virginia Military, Furman, and Davidson followed WVU and GW in the poll. Coaches polls, depth notes, and individual player plans were discussed by Camp, McKenna, Teague, and Levy as they analyzed team prospects for 1965.

White Sulphur Springs W. Va West Virginia iTwenty Sports Rousers Gene Corum Mountaineers George Washington Jim Camp Virginia Tech East Carolina William and Mary Citadel Richmond Virginia Military Furman Davidson Camp John McKenna VMI Eddie ‘Teague Marv Levy WVU Colonials McKenna Hill Ellett Indians Levy Dan Darnegh Mike Madden Dennis Haglan Teague John Reeves Paul Farren Francis’ Grant Vance Caeser

Versalles Earns Respect From Teammates And Rivals

Zoilo Versalles, the Twins shortstop, earns strong support as a standout player. Teammates like Billy Martin and Bob Allison praise his speed, daring baserunning, and growth this season. Versalles leads in runs, steals, and clutch hits, with a .245 average and potential to reach .300 with improved bunt play.

Associated Press NEW York Zoilo Versalles Minnesota Twins Mickey Mantle New York Yankees Versalles Twins Billy Martin Minnesota Tony Oliva Martin Maury Wills Zoilo Yankees Bob Allison Sam Mele Allison Oliva

Mets Drop 11th Loss In Row In 3-2 Astros Win

Houston edge New York 3-2 as Rusty Staub drove in Joe Morgan with an unearned run in the ninth. Morgan reached second after Jim Hickman misplayed a leadoff fly, then scored on Staub’s single. Mets’ 11th straight defeat leaves New York offense slowed by errors and a late rally.

Houston Rusty Staub Joe Morgan Houston Astros New York Mets Mets Morgan Jim Hickman Jim Wynn Jack Fisher Jim Gentile Bob Aspromonte Staub Fisher Wynn Gentile Aspromonte Joe Christopher Bob Lillis John Stephenson Chuck Hiller New York Hiller York Sea Lillis Hickman Hitler Smaith Christopher S—Kranepool Fisher L

Gus Soffriti Ace at Tuscarora Third Hole

Gus Soffriti scored a hole in one yesterday using a seven iron on the 145 yard third hole at Tuscarora. He played in a foursome with Cecil Prichard Paul Condor and Pro Moore.

Gus Soffriti Tuscarora Cecil Prichard Paul Condor Pro Moore

Softball Results From Balour Park And West End Field

At Balour Park design 2 ends with Druid Hills 9 over Meth 6 as Jones Lee Wyatt Wells and Main St Meth combine for 11 runs. At West End Field Little Pros and AWStars clash as players Brown Gwynn Lane and Martin tally. Magnolias and Minutes give forfeit to Twisters and Redskins for 18 to 6.

Ballou Park Druid Hills Jones and Lee Wyatt and Wells West End Field P. Brown Gwynn S. Lane S. Martin

Chile ski world championship event postponed by snow

Santiago Chile AP a member of the executive committee says the pre world championship ski competition set to start Sunday will be postponed at least three days due to excessive snowfall.

Santiago Chile

Red Sox edge White Sox 3-2 on passed ball in seventh

Boston breaks a 2 2 tie with a seventh inning run after a passed ball by Chicago catcher J C Martin. Felix Mantilla belts a two run homer in the sixth to tie the game as Bob Duliba works in relief to stop Chicago's rally.

Boston Boston Red Sox Chicago J.C. Martin White Sox Bob Duliba Felix Mantilla Red Sox Duliba Lennie Green Carl Yastrzemski Hoyt Wilhelm Mantilla Martin Dulba John Buzhardt Dennis Bennett Ron Hansen Buzhardt Danny Cater Bill Skowron John Romano Bennett Dalton Jones

Flood Sparks Cards Past Reds 2–4 Win in Nl Tilt

Curt Flood led the St Louis Cardinals to a 4–2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Willie Stargell? (note: actual key names preserved) The game featured Curt Flood pacing the offense with multiple hits and RBIs, while the bullpen shut down the Reds late.

Curt Flood Reds

Flood Delivers as Cardinals Beat Reds 7-2

Curt Flood snapped a tie with a seventh inning RBI single and hit a three run homer in the eighth to lift the St. Louis Cardinals over Cincinnati 7-2. Maloney struggled with control allowing two early runs and later gave way as St. Louis pulled away behind Flood’s big blows and timely hits by Groat White and Brock. Cincinnati scored on Perez’s grounder and Pinson’s single, while Pavletich and Skinner contributed as the Reds left runners stranded.

ST. Louis Curt Flood St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Flood Jim Maloney Cardinals Tito Francona Julian Javier Maloney Javier Dick Groat Bill White St Louis Brock Don Pavletich Groat Tony Ricketts Coleman Simmons Francin Hannen Si Lewis E—Boyer Pavletich Cardenas Harper Pinson Parletich Mahloney Pavie

150 Lap Feature Carded Tonight at South Boston

South Boston Speedway schedules a 150 lap feature as season end battles shape up with a 700 dollar first prize and 20 to 30 drivers expected. Heat races precede the feature for the modified sportsman and a rear-start plan for the late model hobby division amid prior mechanical issues and repairs.

South Boston Speedway Trenton New Jersey Ray Ed Hendrick Richmond Brothers Warris Richmond Bobby Allison Hueytown Alabama Tost Bill Dennis

Jets Beat Patriots 26-16 In AFL Exhibition Game

Allentown Pennsylvania reports say the New York Jets defeated the Boston Patriots 26 to 16 in an AFL exhibition before 18 000. Namath threw a 60 yard TD to Maynard and a 55 yarder to Taliaferro while Huarte saw limited action as New York remained unbeaten in exhibition play. The Patriots scored on a Parilli to Burton pass and a Green run with Canale adding a late field goal. Attendance was 18 000.

Jets Patriots Allentown New York Jets Joe Namath Mike Taliaferro Boston Patriots Namath Alabama Don Maynard Jim Turner Wahoo McDaniel Joe Yewcic New York John Huarte Boston Babe Parilli Ron Burton Charlie Green Justin Canale Boston College

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