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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1966

Page

6

Two Errors By Reds Give Astros Victory

Eighth inning errors by Tommy Helms and Pete Rose enabled Houston to score twice and beat Cincinnati 5 to 4. Ron Davis led off the eighth with a single and scored after Helms’ misthrow and a subsequent sequence. Rose attempted to throw out Sonny Jackson at third, but the ball sailed wide, allowing Jackson to score.

Houston Tommy Helms Pete Rose Astros Cincinnati Ron Davis Sonny Jackson Helms Rusty Staub Bob Aspromonte Leo Cardenas Staub Davis Rose Jackson

Deae Assistant Tops Kickoff Golf Tourney in Chapel Hill

Wake Forest assistant football coach Dick Anderson fired a four under par 66 at the Finley course to win the 16th Tee-Off for the Kickoff golf tournament. More than 125 players, ACC coaches and athletic directors, and media members competed. Anderson repeated as champion in the coaches division. Jim Hickey finished second with 75. Kiser and Phillips edged for the A E Finley trophy in the press division. Charles Kraft won the Nello-Teers trophy in the press photographers division. The event kicks off football practice each year.

Chapel Hill Dick Anderson Wake Forest Finley Course ACC Anderson Carolina Jim Hickey Bill Kiser Concord Tribune Bruce Phillips Raleigh Times A. E. Finley Kiser Phillips Charles Kraft Mt. Olive

Pretty Girl Quits College For Job In Zoo

Philadelphia AP reports 23 year old Ann Lewis quits Rutgers after three semesters to work as a zoo keeper at the Philadelphia Zoo. Boss Norman Hess praises her skill with baby gorillas and chimp bottles. She says she learns about people and animals and has no regrets.

Philadelphia Pretty Ann Lewis Norman Hess Philadelphia Zoo Ann The Zoo Rutgers University New Jersey Hess

Girl Over Halfway To 100 Mile Swim

FOLSOM California teen Lenore Modell, 16, the youngest to swim the English Channel, passed midway at Lake Natoma east of Sacramento in a bid to swim 100 miles without a break. Coach Paul Herron estimates finish around 6 p.m. Friday after starting at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday with special hourly nutrition provided.

Folsom Calif Lenore Modell Lake Natoma Sacramento Pau] Herron Herron

Bryant Fires 66 To Lead Eastern Amateur By Two

Bob Bryant, a 27 year old Charlotte businessman, shot 66 to hold a two stroke lead after the first round at the Eastern Amateur in Portsmouth. Archie McDowell and George Boutell each 68 share second, with Marty Fleckman 69. 18 holes saw 48 under par at Elizabeth Manor.

Portsmouth Bobby Bryant Charlotte N.C Bryant Virginia Beach Archie McDowell George Boutell Phoenix lAriz Marty Fleckman University of Houston Edgar Sneed Columbus Ohio Gary Haden Meza Ariz Jay Harris Mebane Deane Beman Mike Wynn Randy Geiselman Bellaire Tex Jerry Potter Miami Fla Richard Spears Port Jervis N.Y Elizabeth Manor Beman Ino Birdieli EAP Janine McUared Mikel Recess RoDinette Torseneres IE Wynn Randy Geiserman Ort Jervis Bert Brown Harry McCready Vaore Ron Cerrudo Rawisng Owlan Vente Atherton Calif Lloyd Liebler Ween IP Miami Lakes Fis Galgary Alta Wilf Homennik Winnipeg Wilf Stan Dauphin Manitoba Moe Norman Gilford Ont

Annandale Club Wins Opener In II Regional

In Chesapeake AP: Annandale Virginia defeated Chickasha Oklahoma 1-0 in the Little League southern regional opener. Houston Texas beat Atlanta Georgia 9-2. Annandale and Houston meet Saturday at 4 25 p m for the regional final, while Chickasha vs Atlanta play the consolation game at 1 45 p m. Richard Needham drove in the only run with a fifth inning single. James Casper pitched four strong innings for the win.

Chesapeake Annandale Chickasha Okla Houston Texas Atlanta Mike Owens Richard Needham Needham James Casper Jacy Parish

Schollander Regains 400 Meter Freestyle Record

Don Schollander, four time Olympic gold medalist, regains his world record in the 400 meter freestyle at the 16th National AAU Swimming and Diving Championships in Lincoln. He clocked 4:11.6, leading all the way with splits of 59.8, 2:04.3, and 3:08.4 as John Nelson of Pompano Beach, Fla., finishes strong.

Lincoln Neb Don Schollander John Nelson Pompana Beach Fla Yale Nelson Thuradsay Santa Clara Calif Woods Memorial Pool Mark Spitz Louis Nicolao Anta Mana Bernie Wrightson Phoenix Ariz Sue Gossick Tarzara Micki King Ian Arbor Mich Catie Ball Jacksonville AAU Outre Bernie Wilson Phoenix Ariz Ken Sitren Indiana Aquatic Sin Russell Koenix Arizs Quek Rnorrs Erowall Hie Rick Gilbert Indiana Aquatic Club Dim Henry Bloomingtobs Ind Ben McAlister Madero Luis Ning de Santa Claus Swim Club Ann Arbore Aaidgaa Blooming Patty Simms Areaia Keala O'Sullivan Honolulu Hawaii Shirley Teeples Cormoran Jercia Adair Van Nuys Catit En's Dametec Ee Ates

Allen Morris Dominates In Greensboro Tennis

Allen Morris of Greensboro, the No. 1 seed, opened defense of his state closed singles title with two straight-set victories, 6-0 6-1 and 6-2 6-1, while other seeds faced tougher matches as action continued on Thursday.

Greensboro Allen Morris North Carolina Norman Chambers Ra!leigh Greensbero Ted Sharpless Marshall Happer Raleigh Bill Trott Jim Hamilton Asheville Rich Preyer Bill Council Winston-Salem Ed Parker Semi Mintz Reidsville Paul Caldwell Norman

Carolinas Open Golf Set Across Three Courses

The 1966 Carolinas Open will be held September 6 to 8 across Pine Lakes International CC US Surf Golf and Beach Club and Duness Golf and Beach Club on the Grand Strand. Ed Bost, chair of the golf committee, said amateurs limited to handicap eight or less and a field of about 160 players is expected.

Myrtle Beach Grand Strand Pine Lakes International Country Club US Surf Golf and Beach Club Duness Golf and Beach Club Ed Bost Lo ‘Olf Greaterr Turtle Beach Chamber Off Commerce Bost

Big Field Set To Begin Play in S C Open

A field of 48 pros and 182 amateurs will tee off Friday in the 11th annual South Carolina Open at Midland Valley Country Club. The 54 hole event ends Sunday, with defending champion Harold Kneece of Aiken not competing as he plays in Hartford. Carlos Yaun led a big pro-am win with 67s as Williams, Flinders, Webb, and Reynolds supported a 17 under team score.

Graniteville S.C Midland Valley Country Club Harold Catfish) Kneece Aiken Hartford Len Yaun Chip Anderson Port Royal Hilton Head Midland Danny Williams Yaun North Augusta Jerry Flanders Greenville Bob Webb Eae Greenwood George Reynolds Sam Marsh Columbia Bobby Howard Chuck Rea Florence

Greece Takes Lead In Tuna Cup Match

Greece surged to the lead in the Tuna Cup with a 559 pound bluefin caught by Marinos Castelletos of Athens off Soldiers Rip, followed by a 535 pounder by Louis de Verteni of Barbados for the British Caribbean team at Cape St Mary. John Anderson of Detroit finished third with a 207 pound bluefin after a 4 hour 45 minute fight, as scoring awards one point per pound.

Wedgeport N.S Marinos Castelletos Athens Cape St. Mary Louis de Verteni Barbados Caribbean John Anderson Detroit United States

Wahoo McDaniel to face Jets at Shea Stadium on Nov 20

Chief Wahoo McDaniel discusses his Jets trade fallout and his move to the Dolphins as they prepare for a November 20 game at Shea Stadium. He recalls being traded after Jets owner Sonny Werblin and coach Weeb Ewbank, his unsigned sense of dismissal, and his return to football with Miami amid big contract offers.

Mike Rathet Associated Press Boca Eaton Fla Waho Shea Stadium Wahoo Wahoo McDaniel Miami Dolphins New York Jets McDaniel Jets Sonny Werblin Weeb Ewbank Icuster McAdams Oklahoma Carl McAdams Weeb Jerse Joe Nat al Slide Namath Toom Werblin Miami Bahamas Puerto Rico Dolphins Tennessee Frank Emanuel George Wilson

Lebanon Valley eliminated Kings Mountain in teener tourney

In Hershey Pennsylvania Lebanon Valley thrashed Kings Mountain NC 8 0 to reach the finals of the VFW National Teener Baseball Tournament Defending champ Lebanon Valley now faces undefeated Elgin needing two wins to defend its title Illinois needs one win Kings Mountain had earlier beaten River Rouge 8 1 Wayne Millinax Eddie Black Mike Putman and Gene Hobert delivered key hits for Lebanon Valley while Richard Longenecker Richard Miller and Hobert drove in runs for the winners

Hershey Lebanon Valley Kings Mountain N.C Elgin Illinois Lebanon Gene Hobert Mike Englehart Terry Waltz Steve Mease Scott Heagy Dennis Weihler Richard Longenecker Richard Miller Hobert River Rouge Mich Carolina Eddie Black Mike Putman Wayne Millinax Michigan Ken Norwood

Eagles Release Two Players On Waivers

The Philadelphia Eagles waived defensive halfback Bob Mirabelle and defensive end Dean Wink. Mirabelle, 23, from Norwich, Vermont College, appeared briefly in one NFL exhibition game and strained a leg in a later tryout. Wink, 21, a Yankton College rookie and 2 Little All-American end, was cut as the squad trimmed down.

Hershey Philadelphia Eagles Bob Mirabelle Dean Wink Mirabelle Norwich Baltimore Colts Eagles Wink Yankton S.C

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