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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1966

Page

3

Golf's Gaudy Pros Top Show Going

New York AP report on the PGA tour as performers on the road show with stars like Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus. Features outfits, gimmicks, and television impact at Thunderbird Classic and Insurance City Open setup in Wethersfield Connecticut.

Will Grimsley New York Wethersfield Gary Player Bill Martindale Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus al Geiberger Bill Casper Sanders

Bavasi Questions Drysdale’s Form and Salary

Los Angeles Dodgers general manager E J Bavasi said Don Drysdale does not look right and questioned his 100000 plus salary against an 8 13 record. Drysdale defended his shape and effort while noting a club record innings pitched. Bavasi warned salaries may be tied to future performance.

LOS Angeles Los Angeles Dodger E. J Buzzie) Bavasi Don Drysdale Bavasi Drysdale Los Angeles Herald the Herald-Examiner Don

Casper Leads Money Race In PGA Tour Standings

Casper tops the PGA sponsored money list with 99,315.90 in official earnings and 5,384.76 unofficial for a total of 104,700.66. Jack Nicklaus follows at 74,953.33 official and 3,861.87 unofficial for 78,815.20, with Arnold Palmer at 73,617.98 official and 19,126.41 unofficial totaling 92,744.39. Other leaders include Doug Sanders, Gay Brewer, Phil Rodgers, and R. H. Sikes as the circuit reports earnings through the Thunderbird tournament.

Palm Beach Gardens Fla Billy Casper Professional Golfers Association Casper PGA Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Doug Sanders Gay Brewer

Bosox Bolster Pitching Staff With Two New Arms

Boston Red Sox acquire righthander Hank Fischer from Cincinnati and lefty Bill Short from Baltimore to strengthen rotation. Fischer to cash plus player to be named later. Short claimed on waivers. Players moved include Dave Morehead optioned to Pittsfield and Rico Petrocelli placed on the disabled list. Bob Sadowski sold to Toronto.

Dave O’hara Associated Press Boston Boston Red Sox Hank Fischer Cincinnati Reds Bill Short Baltimore Orioles Red Sox Fischer Short Orioles Dave Morehead Pittsfield Faueeeeiae Rico Petrocelli Bob Sadowski Toronto Millwaukee Braves Reds Joey Jay Braves Atlanta New York Yankees Baltimore Rochester Morehead

White Paces Phils Win Over Chicago

Bill White drove in five runs with three singles as Philadelphia defeated Chicago 11-5. Short earned his 14th win, while Browne hit a three run homer for the Cubs. Fox preserved the win by blanking Chicago over the last 14 innings after replacing Hands.

Philadelphia Bill White Chris Short Chicago White Phillies Phillie Short Byron Browne Terry Fox Dolfo Phillips Billy Williams Fox Cubs Philips Briggs Beckett Rojas Wlliams Calli ‘ Santo Aller Boccihella Browne Gonzalez Handley Dalimple Pesinger Groat Hendley Food Banks Earley Uis Cheer Phi He Wees Tao E—Beckett Kessinger Philadephia Chica Boccabella Allen Phillips Williams Hr— Browne Santo Phiy

Packers trade rookie guard Wenzel to Browns for draft pick

Green Bay coach Vince Lombardi announced on Monday that guard Ralph Wenzel was traded to the Cleveland Browns for an undisclosed NFL draft choice. Wenzel, 6-3 and 240 pounds from San Diego State, had been a 11th round selection by the Packers.

Green Bay Wis Vince Lombardi Ralph Wenzel Cleveland Brown Senzel San Diego State Packers

Gilchrist Could Aide Broncos In Trade Talk

Golden, Colo. AP report on Cookie Gilchrist worst case for Broncos this season as he sits unseen. Trade remains possible any time. Denver seeks lineman help due to injuries and reshuffled lineup while awaiting Gilchrist status.

Gilchrist Broncos Mae Speedie Denver Eldon Danenhauer

Homers Push Indians Over Senators 4-3

In Cleveland, Jim Gentile and Chuck Hinton hit two run homers to lift the Indians past the Senators 4-3 Monday night. Sonny Siebert earned his 13th win with help from Luis Tiant in relief, as Paull Casanova socked a two run homer late for Washington. Gentile’s 408 foot homer and Hinton’s blast gave Cleveland a 2-1 lead, with Casanova tying the game earlier in the night.

Cleveland Jim Gentile Chuck Hinton Cleveland Indians Washington Sonny Siebert Senators Luis Tiant Paull Casanova Gentile Rocky Colavito Leon Wagner Hinton Brinkma Brown Saverine Wagner Solentine Davalillo E—Cullen Casanova Her

Mrs Aaron Hearing Postponed To Sept 15 In Stadium Incident

ATLANTA AP A court hearing for Mrs Henry Aaron wife of Braves outfielder on charges from a stadium incident has been postponed to Sept 15. She faced charges of failing to obey an officer order and cursing July 30 in the stadium parking lot. The Aarons and the companion's husband counter charged Patrolman L W Bedgood with pulling a revolver. Bedgood and two on duty officers were suspended pending an investigation.

Atlanta Henry Aaron Atlanta Braves Atlanta Stadium Aaron Aarons L.W. Bedgood Bedgood Belgood B. F. Rains C.J. Strickland

Wildcats Fall to Israel in International Tournament Final

Kentucky Wildcats lost 81 to 75 to the Israel national team in Tel Aviv on Monday. Lou Dampier led Kentucky with 28 points, Pat Riley added 15, and Larry Conley 14 as Kentucky trailed 37-31 at halftime and 62-60 before Israel surged ahead in the final minutes.

Kentucky Tel Aviv Israel Wildcats Lou Dampier Pat Riley Larry Conley

Plan Aimed At Restoring U S Boxing Prestige

The AAU unveiled a long range plan to revive American boxing prestige by the 1968 Olympics after Russia cancelled a dual meet. Col. Donald F. Hull announced a program of international dual meets, clinics for Armed Forces and club fighters, and tours in Europe and Latin America beginning 1966 into 1967.

U.S AAU New York The Amateur Athletic Union Russia Donald F. Hull United States Col. Hull National National Boxing Committee Europe Latin America U.S. Olympic Committee Golden Glovers Toronto Italy West Germany Great Britain Spain Ireland Mexico Ussr Pat Duffy Rome Frazier Naples Berlin England London Hull Ialy Winnipeg Canada

U S Cuppers sweep American Zone finals over Mexico

The United States defeated Mexico 5-0 to clinch the American Zone in the Davis Cup. Clark Graebner beat Rafael Osuna 6-3 6-4 6-4 and Cliff Richey won 11-13 6-0 10-8 6-4, while other matches featured Graebner and Ralston in strong showings. The U S team heads to face Brazil in October in hopes of reaching Australia.

Richard H. Smith Associated Press Cleveland United States Mexico Clark Graebner Rafael Osuna Cliff Richey Marcelo Lara U.S Ralston Loyo Mayo Graebner Osuna Lara Richey Deuce Love George MacCall Dennis Ralston Beachwood Ohio Marty Riessen Evanston Ill San Agelo Tex Paris Los Angeles Hersain Fred Stolle Austria MacCall Fle Brazil Australia Joaquin Loyo-Mayo Ralston- Graebner Loyo-Mayo Capt. MacCall MacCalls

Top AL Batting Leader May Sit Among Lowest Averages

The 1966 American League race may crown a champion with a batting average near the bottom of the leaders. Tony Oliva leads at .217, while Frank Robinson dips to .313 and Al Kaline to .307. Brooks Robinson is fourth at .295, with Boog Powell and Ken Berry tied at .291. In the NL, Matty Alou leads at .344 with Roberto Clemente and Rico Carty close behind. Hank Aaron leads home runs with 33 and 91 RBIs. Powell leads the AL RBIs with 88 as Robinsons trail.

New York Elmer Flick Cleveland George Stirnweiss New York Yankees Tony Olivia Minnesota Frank Robinson Baltimore al Kaline Detroit Oliva Kaline Robinson Brooks Robinson Boog Powell Orioles Ken Barry Chicago White Sox Matty Alou Pittsburgh Roberto Clemente Atlanta Rico Carty Alou Clemente Felipe Alou Pitts’burgh Willie Stargell Powell Robinsons Associated Press Mericay Leegwe F.robinson Det Berry Oes Espayal

White Sox win in 10th on Buford single over A's

Don Buford’s RBI single in the 10th lifted the Chicago White Sox to a 4-3 victory over Kansas City. Al Weis led off the 10th with a hit, was sacrificed to second, and Buford followed with the deciding hit after an intentional walk to John Romano. Dick Green tripled home two runs for Oakland, but Bill Skowron’s seventh inning pinch homer tied the game earlier.

Chicago Don Buford Chicago White Sox Kansas City al Weis Joe Grzenda John Romano Buford Weiss Dick Gree Athletics Bill Skowron Hershber Agee Ogreen Cater Ward If Charles McCraw Gasger Adair Grzenda Elin Ss Roof Krausse Stahl If Marineve Horlen Locker Ramano G Peters Ward Hershberger Green Skowron D.green S—Hershberger McNertney Wp—Horlen

Football Great Dies Of Stomach Cancer

CHICAGO AP Circuit Judge Fred W. Duke Slater a Football Hall of Fame tackle of Iowa days and pro star with Rock Island and Chicago Cardinals died at 67 from stomach cancer. He studied law between seasons, joined the Hawaii bar in 1923, served on Chicago Municipal Court 1948, Superior Court 1960, and became a circuit judge in 1964. He died Sunday night.

Chicago Fred W. Duke Slater National Football Hall of Fame Towa Rock Island, Ir Chicago Cardinals Hainois Chicago Municipal Court Superior Court

Softball Results From Riverside Field Show Stiff Scores

At Riverside Field on Monday in Division One senior action STB 61 21 18 4B Perrow and Haynes led Five Bleachery with Stowe and Strader contributing Data Process 000 002 2 39 Mangum and Seamster Re 004 015 8 og a two team contest with uneven innings and varied runs.

Riverside Field Srs Perrow and Haynes Stowe and Strader Mangum and

BUNKER BACK BOSTON

Orioles reactivate pitcher Wally Bunker after trading Bill Short to Boston Red Sox for 20000 waiver price. Bunker had been 8 4 before going on the disabled list July 20.

Bunker Boston Baltimore Orioles Wally Bunker Bill Short Boston Red Sox

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