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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1965

Page

12

Gisbert Santana defeat Ralston and Froehling in Cup opener

Juan Gisbert a Davis Cup rookie stunned America's No 1 Dennis Ralston 3-4 8-6 6-1 6-3 in the opening match as Spain moved to a 2-0 lead over the United States in the interzone finals. Manuel Santana then overwhelmed Frank Froehling 6-1 6-4 6-4, giving Spain control with one point needed for the best-of-five series.

Barcelona Spain Juan Gisbert America Dennis Ralston Manuel Santana Frank Froehling United States Gilbert Barcelona University Ralston Santana Froehling India Australia Ralson Clark Graebner Beachwood Ohio Sanatana Luis Arilla U.S George MacCall Los Angeles Frodling Santa Dennis Bakersfield Calif Kurt Nielsen MacCall Pancho Gonzalez Gonzalez Gisbert

Mister Westgate Wins Rockingham Chest er Purse Amid Fire Loss

Mister Westgate, a 2-year-old bay colt rescued from Sunday’s Rockingham Stable fire, won the $3,500 Chest er Purse at Rockingham Park in 1:10 4-5 for 6 furlongs, paying $3.60, $2.80, $2.40. Kepp’s Pride and Jack Russell followed in place and show.

Associated Press Mister Westgate Chester Rockingham Park Kecp Jack Russell Barn Q Rockingham

Reds Rally to Beat Cubs 6-4 Behind Davidson Debut

Ted Davidson, 25, making his first major league start for the Reds, hurled six innings of two-run ball as Cincinnati topped Chicago 6-4. Frank Robinson and Deron Johnson homered, with Leo Cardenas delivering a two-run double in the eighth to seal the win. Ellsworth took the loss for the Cubs as Robinson notched his 22nd homer and Johnson his 23rd while Williams added a Cubs homer.

Gilbert Ralston Gishert Froehling Arthur Ashe Santana Florida Frank Chicago Ted Davidson Jefthander Cincinnati’ Reds Chicago Cubs Reds San Diego Frank Robinson Deron Johnson Leo Cardenas Davidson Billy McCool Cubs Chris Krug Glen Becker Sammy Ellis Dick Ellsworth Robinson Johnson Ellsworth Don Pavletich Tony Perez Vada Pinson Ernie Banks Billy Williams

Timberlake Tests Ailing Arm Ahead of Giants Steelers

Fairfield Conn AP rookie quarterback Bob Timberlake, Giants No 3 draft pick, faced tendonitis in his upper arm and showed encouraging signs after a half hour scrimmage in Yale Bowl preparations for Sundays game with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He reported no soreness and said his arm feels strong, with accuracy improving with time.

Fairfield Timberlake

Lions drop Gibbs as roster shakeup continues

Detroit Lions release quarterback Sonny Gibbs of Texas Christian from the roster and offer him to other NFL teams. Gibbs was added last year amid a quarterback shortage caused by Earl Morrall's injuries. Veteran Wayne Walker shifts to middle linebacker in practice to fill the gap left by Wally Hilgenberg's injury, with Montie Lee or rookie John Flynn expected to fill the right side.

Bloomfield Hills Mich Detroit Lions Sonny Gibbs Texas Christian Gibbs Lions Detroit Earl Morrail Wayne Walker Wally Hilgenberg Philadelphia Walker J Montie Lee John Flynn

Five Golfers Withdraw From $20,000 Tourney

Sutton Mass AP five golfers pulled out of the Carling World Open reducing the field to 154 at Pleasant Valley CC. Host pro Don Finsterwald Dean Beamon Juan Chi Chi Rodriguez Bill Collins and Fred Martin withdrew. Replacements were invited from top alternates Ken Folkes Wright Garrett Bob Bruno and Pick Crawford. More than 5 000 attended pre-tourney play hoping to see Ben Hogan as Jack Nicklaus tops the field predicted to beat Gary Player notes high rough and tight fairways at the 6713 yard par 71 course.

Ben Hogan Hogan New England Jack Nicklaus Gary Player Nicklaus

Rookie Henderson Paces Giants To 3-2 Win

San Francisco rookie Ken Henderson drove in the go ahead run for the second straight day as the Giants beat the Mets 3-2. Henderson added a fourth inning double that scored Hart and Gabrielson after starting the previous inning with a single and scoring on McCovey’s hit. Bob Bolin earned the win for San Francisco, improving to 7-4, with nine strikeouts in 6 2/3 innings.

SAN Francisco Ken Henderson San Francisco Giants New York Mets Willie Mays Jim Hart Len Gabrielson Henderson Mets Giants Willie McCovey Charlie Smith John Stephenson Roy McMillan Gaylord Perry Bob Bolin New York Hiller Alou Hant Danvep Lewis M McCvey Kranep Hart Smith Gor'is Haller Kolb Laner Millan Head’son Fisher Perry Sade Yeas Kranepool Sutherland Davenport S—Hunt Richardson Bolin

Coaches clash over passing in college football ethos

Estes Park Colorado. Coach Frank Broyles says Arkansas needs passing ability with return of players and improved defenses, while Baylor coach John Bridgers argues for a philosophy of passing from desire. Southwest Conference leaders at FCA meeting debate balanced offense as essential.

Estes Park Colo Frank Broyles Arkansas Broyles John Bridgers Baylor Bears Bridgers Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Two Former Irish Grid Stars Rival In Game Saturday

BUFFALO NY Two former Notre Dame football stars will face each other in an American Football League exhibition Saturday between the Buffalo Bills and New York Jets. Bills coach Lou Saban plans to start quarterback Daryle Lamonica, a former Notre Dame player, in the game at New Brunswick New Jersey. Jets will open with quarterback John Huarte, also an ex Notre Dame star.

Buffalo N. Y Notre Dame Buffalo Bills New York Jets Bills Lou Saban Daryle Lamonica New Brunswick N. J John Huarte Jets

Softball Results From Woettew and Riverside Field

Softball results show Sacred Heart defeating East and Nielsen 5 to 4 at Woettew Wilson Filet, with scoring totals and team pairings listed. Additional line scores include Pigeon Club 25 to 8 over Young and F. Grant, Adkins and Moorefield, and McDowell and Handy facing Slaughter at Riverside Field with mixed outcomes.

Woettew Wilson Filet Southern Life Sacred Heart East Nielsen Davis and Rogers Dot's Pigeon Club Young F. Grant Adkins and Moorefield Riverside Field L.d.s A McDowell Handy Fowler Slaughter

Bowling results at Riverside Lanes feature mixed teams and scores

In Wilmette Illinois AP reports the National 110 Yachting Class Championships were postponed for a second day due to no wind. The bowling results list teams such as Summertime Girls related to Riverside Lanes with scores like 193 191 195 177 171 162 and others, plus entries including Vaughn Franklin Beutiner Yarbrough and Rainey TV.

Riverside Lanes Vaughn Franklin Wilmette, Ill

Farrell Denounces AAU NCAA Row As Disgrace

Olympian Tom Farrell told a Senate Commerce panel he may lose college eligibility amid the AAU NCAA dispute. Texas A&M president Earl Rudder said Randy Matson may retire until the feud ends as he urged a permanent arbitration body and congressional action.

Tom Farrell AAU NCAA Washington U.S Senators Farrell San Diego Calif Russia Chris Janowski Rudder Matson Walter Byers Byers Congress United States

Babe Ruth League Final Playoffs Set at Market Garden Field

Danville Finance defeats Alderson and Compton 5 to 4 with Neal and Vaughn contributing. series tied 1-1 in best of five. Next game scheduled Thursday at 7 p.m. at Market Garden Field.

Market Garden Field WDA Danville Finance Alderson and Compton Neal Vaughn

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