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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1966

Page

12

Flippen Holds One-Stroke Lead in Golf Tourney Third Round

Jimmy Flippen leads Kenneth Jones by one stroke as the Register and Bee Sixth Annual Golf Tournament resumes Saturday at Glen Oak. Jones fired a 68 on his home course to close within a shot, Frankie Jones at 74 trails, and Wayne Mitchell posted 71 as low rounds from Glen Oak spurred a tight chase.

Jimmy Flippen Kenneth Jones Register and Bee Glen Oak Flippen Tuscarora Country Club Cain Creek Filippen Frankie Jones Tuscarora Kenneth Jones Wayne Mitchell Bill Stephens O. B. Barbour Leon Hawker Jack Barnett Barett Danville Golf Club Danville C. Co Csencace G. C. Wis Dim Turner Eeeee Milo Abercrombie Ike Salmon Curtis Henderson G. BD Dickie Comer C. C G. O Benny Rich Ernest Jones Dan bin Stephens Csessyee Leon Reynolds Paul Salmon Ernest Stroud Matt Douglas Cose Eseene

Ehlers Resigns as MSU Basketball Coach

Memphis State University began a coach search after Dean Ehlers resigned to become director of prep league athletics for the Memphis Board of Education. The Tigers push to fill the post ahead of the Missouri Valley season as basketball practice starts Oct. 15. Top contenders include Jack Hartman, Bill McClain, Moe Iba, and John Dromo.

Memphis, Tenn Memphis State University Dean Ehlers Ehlers Tigers Memphis Board of Education Memphis State Missouri Valley Loop Jack Hartman Southern Iinois Univeristy Billy Murphy Bill McClain Henry (Moe) Iba Texas Western John Dromo University of Louisville

WBA President James Deskin Suffers Heart Attack in Panama

At the opening of the WBA annual convention in Panama City James Deskin 62 suffered a severe heart attack. Dr. Alexander Robbins attended him and an ambulance was summoned as Deskin was carried from the hall. Deskin asked delegates to continue with the session while his condition was grim and uncertain.

Panama City James Deskin World Boxing Association WBA Alexander Robbins Miami Beach Fla Deskin Social Security Hospital J. D. Bazan Panama Bazan Robbins Elias Cordova Panama Boxing Commission Abe J. Greene Paterson N.J Greene

Scarpati Pro Fate Hung On Last Minute Decision

Eagles coach Kuharich kept Scarpati after a two hour hotel-room debate in 1964. Undrafted and cut by Green Bay and Minnesota, Scarpati became a starter 23 straight games at free safety, praised for instincts and tenacity in a Hall-of-Fame style appraisal.

Scarpati Ralph Bernstein Associated Press Hershey, Pa Little Joe Scarpati Philadelphia Eagles North Carolina State Eagles Joe Kuharich New Jersey Kuharich Green Bay Minnesota Norm van Brocklin Pouner Vikings Fanwood N. J Glenn Glass Little Joe Glass Eddie Stanky Spro Kusharich Joe Scarpati

Powell Likes Best To Talk With His Bat

John Powell, star first baseman of Baltimore, leads the American League in RBIs with 97, has 32 homers, and .297 average after a big week. He lost a finger fracture but is sidelined briefly. Oliva, Robinson, Kaline, Alou, Stargell, Alou, Carty, and Clemente fill top batting lists as weekly stats advance. Hank Aaron leads homers with 33 while Willie Mays chases with 32 after a strong week.

Ben Clan Associated Press NEW York (Ap John Boog Powell Baltimore Lakeland Fla Frank Robinson Minnesota Tony Oliva Detroit al Kaline Robinson Kaline Matty Alou Pittsburgh Willie Stargell Pirates Felipe Alou Atlanta Rico Carty Roberto Clemente Hank Aaron Ellie Mays San Francisco Braves Mays

U. S. Olympic Swim Team Eyes 1968 Success

Lincoln AP report cites AAU National Outdoor Championships showing rising age-group programs. Olympic chairman William Lippman predicts excellent chances to equal or surpass 1964 gold haul as Don Schollander Claudia Kolb and Pokey Watson lead a Santa Clara club squad in a thriving youth pipeline designed to push American swimming beyond Russia and the world.

Jim van Valkenburg Associated Press Lincoln Neb United States William A. Lippman Jr Los Angeles Olympic Russia AAU Carl Bauer St. Louis Beth Kaufman San Anselmo Calif Yale Don Schollander Claudia Kolb Pokey Watson Santa Clara Swim Club George Haines Schollander Lippman

Top Ten Runs Batted In Leaders List

A fragmented list shows top ten RBI leaders with players and teams including Powell Baltimore Robinson Baltimore Horton Detroit Killebrew Minnesota Aaron Atlanta Clemente Pittsburgh Allen Philadelphia Mays San Francisco Stgrnell Pittsburgh and others.

Powell Baltimore F. Robinson B. Robinson Horton Detroit Killebrew Minnesota Aaron Atlanta Clemente Pittsburgh Allen Philadelphia Mays San Francisco Stgrnell

Bowling Results from Riverside Lanes Dixie League

League standings and score results from Riverside Lanes including teams such as Artistic Beauty College O-Henry 14 Somewhats 2 Scruggs- and W Daniels joining 2-Boykin 224 Loafers 1-Yeatts 153 Texaco 3-Walton 161 Kentucky Fried Chicken 3-Mustain 1a Riverside Building Supply 1-Scearce 163 Rocket League Holiday Texaco 3-McGuire 314 Coca Cola 11-Goodson 224 GW Teachers 3-Mitchell 200 Sunbeam Bakery J-Horsley 193 Big Five 4-Stowe 197 Riverside Shops 0 forfeit Caswell County Coyptes League Lovebirds 4-J Poteat 196 Pokeydots-Desormeaux 179 Four Aces 3-L Pearson 162 Blues 1-B Foster 178 Old Dominion Ceagre T-Birds 4-Crowder 138 Cavaiis O-Robertson 311 Impalas 3-Buelner 133 Mustains J-Adams 124

Fletcher Signed To Spar With German Boxer

FRANKFORT Germany Jimmy Fletcher of Los Angeles has been signed by Karl Mit tenberger's camp to prepare the German challenger for his fight against Cassius Clay on Sept 10 Wolfgang Mueller said Fletcher replaces Tommie Hurricane Sims who quit after claiming Mildenberger was hitting him hard

Frankfort Germany Jimmy Fletcher Los Angeles Karl Mittenberger Cassius Clay Wolfgang Mueller Fletcher Tommie Hurricane Sims Mildenberger

Rain Delays Longwood National Doubles Tennis Matches

Rain washed out all matches in the U S National Doubles at Longwood Cricket Club Brookline Mass with play rescheduled to 9 am Tuesday. Australia’s defending champions Roy Emerson and Fred Stolle are favored to win though Roche Newcomb and Davidson Bowery also contend. Davidson Bowery won the Hall of Fame final at Newport Sunday beating Ralston Graebner.

Brookline Mass U.S Longwood Cricket Club Australia Roy Emerson Fred Stolle Tony Roche Don Newcomb Owen Davidson Bill Bowery Davidson

Clemente vents on Latin players facing bias in MLB

New York AP veteran Roberto Clemente criticizes second class status of Spanish speaking stars and Latin players in baseball. He cites limited winter appearances for stars like Versalles, Marichal, Oliva, and Mays as evidence of unequal recognition. Clemente says batting titles matter little without parity and respect for all players.

Clemente Dick Couch Associated Press NEW York (Ap Roberto Clemente Pittsburg Pirates Pirates New York Willie Mays California Versalles Minnesota Tony Oliva Miami Pittsburgh

Earl Wilson Sees Trade Boost Pitching With Tigers

Earl Wilson credits past trades for his Detroit success after a sixth straight win in a 9-4 Detroit victory over Baltimore. He notes easier Boston at times, improved control, and batters taking more pitches. Orioles suffer injuries to Powell and Johnson, with Drabowsky possibly missing next start. Manager Frank Skaff jokes about Baltimore’s big lead amid the slump.

Boston Wilson Tigers Baltimore Orioles Orioles Detroit Frank Skaff Dave Johnson Moe Drabowsky Northrup Drabowsky Bunker Steve Barber

Open Fire Breaks Track Record at Saratoga Handicap

Open Fire romped to a 19 length victory in the $25,000 Diana Handicap at Saratoga, setting a track record of 1:48.4 for 1 1/8 miles. The 5-year-old Brandywine Stable mare, ridden by Frankie Lovato, earned $18,460 of $28,400 purse. Reluctant Pearl was second. Bayou Teche won at Rockingham Park in 1:45 2-5 for 11-16 miles, while Bacasino captured Atlantic City’s feature at 5 1/2 furlongs. Toulore set Arlington Park’s T. V. Lark purse record at 1:58 2-5 for 11-16 miles on turf.

Associated Press Open Fire Saratoga Donald P. Ross Brandywine Frankie Lovato New Castle Delaware Middle Brother Reluctant Pearl Ho Ho Mac Sparkler Bayou Teche Everullah Rockingham Park Bucklin Toulore Arlington Park T. V. Lark Balsamino Moreira Dusty Link Jab

British racer Parkes sets Modena track record in Ferrari

Modena Italy AP Mike Parkes British driver set a track record on the Modena circuit driving a 3000 cc 12 cylinder Ferrari modified for extra room. He completed the 2366 meter course in 53.7 seconds at an average speed of 158.062 mph, the fastest Modena track time for a Formula One car.

Modena Italy Mike Parkes Parkes

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