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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1965

Page

13

Officials Of AAU Called Dishonest At Senate Hearing

University of Oregon coach Bowerman testified before the Senate Commerce Committee alleging AAU officials offered underhanded incentives to athletes. He cited an Irish meet paid for with an airplane bag of one pound notes and an Oregon athlete offered an automobile for competing in an AAU event. He declined to name individuals but promised data. The hearings probe amateur rules, NCAA influence, and potential Olympic impact.

G. Milton Kelly Associated Press Washington (Ap William J Bill) Bowerman University of Oregon Senators U.S Ireland Bowerman Oregon Amateur Athletic Union National Collegiate Athletic Association Kansas NCAA AAU Senate Commerce Committee Jim Beatty Beatty Jesse Abramson New York Herald-Tribune

World’s fastest fish race revealed

Sports fans learn the top three speedsters in the ocean. Blue marlin swordfish and sailfish push speeds around 50 miles per hour, fastest among fish and faster than many horses.

S C Infielder Signs Contract With Yankees

Sumter South Carolina infielder Gram Haley, 21, signed a baseball bonus contract with the New York Yankees for an undisclosed amount. A four sport athlete at Furman High, he is entering his senior year at Furman University and may report next spring to Fort Lauderdale in the Class D Florida State League. Haley starred for Sumter’s 1962 American Legion junior baseball team and was signed by Yankee scout Gil English.

Sumter S. C Ingram Haley New York Yankees Haley Furman High Furman University Greenville Fort Lauderdale American Legion Yankee Gil English

Nine Broncos Cut Cuts Nine Players Down to 47

Denver Broncos reduce roster to 47 with the cut of nine players including two veterans Don Stone from Arkansas a Bronco since 1961 and Jim Perkins from Colorado a three year regular Also released were Terry Nyquist Bob Suci Carl Charon Larry Jordan Don Shackleford Stan Fanning and John Dowler Eleven more players must be released before the season opener on September 12 Meanwhile Jets sign veteran linebacker Mike Dukes after he was cut by the Patriots and previously played for the 49ers and Oilers

Denver Colo Denver Broncos American Football League Don Stone Arkansas Jim Perkins Colorado Terry Nyquist Bob Suci Carl Charon Larry Jordan Don Shackleford Stan Fanning John Dowler

Peacemaker Mays Wars On Pitchers In NL Race

Willie Mays leads a Giants surge as he belts 14 homers in a month and clouts six straight games. He trails NL slugging leader Ralph Kiner and aims for the batting title with a .325 mark after a 9-for-24 week, while San Francisco tightens the race with Dodgers near top of the standings.

Ben Olan Associated Press NEW York Willie Mays San Francisco Los Angeles Dodgers Giants Ralph Kiner Pittsburgh Rudy York Detroit Mays Pirates Dale Long Giant Juan Marichal John Roseboro Dodger Dodgers Roberto Clemente Hank Aaron Milwaukee Deron Johnson Cincinnati Carl Yastrzemski Boston Baltimore Brooks Robinson Yastrzemski Robinson Minnesota Tony Oliva Vic Davaiillo Cleveland al Kaline Willie Horton Rocky Colavito RBI

McAuliffe Placed On Disabled List

Detroit shortstop Dick McAuliffe 25 a 1965 All-Star was put on the disabled list after breaking a bone in his left hand in a Friday game with Boston George Smith 27 was recalled from Syracuse of the International League and joined the Tigers in Kansas City Smith had spent part of 1963 with Detroit and appeared briefly in 1964 and 1965 McAuliffe remained in Detroit for exams and treatment.

Kansas City Dick McAuliffe Detroit Tigers Boston George Smith Syracuse Smith Tigers McAuliffe Detroit

Marichal suspended for eight games for Roseboro attack

National League President Warren Giles fined Juan Marichal $1750 and suspended him eight playing days after he struck Dodgers catcher John Roseboro with a bat in Sunday’s game. Roseboro called the penalty “all over and done with,” while Giant manager Herman Franks warned the decision could hurt pennant hopes.

Joe Reichler Associated Press NEW York Juan Marichal Los Angeles San Francisco Giant Herman Franks Dodger John Roseboro Marichal National League Warren Giles Roseboro Pittsburgh Giants Pirates Pire Franks Forbes Field Giles Juan Dodgers Mets Shea Stadium Lowbridge Maury Wills Ron Fairly

Patriots Drop Legal Action Over Wilson

SAN FRANCISCO AP The Boston Patriots withdrew their bid to block rookie tackle Jim Wilson from playing for the San Francisco 49ers, allowing the Georgia star to continue in the NFL. Coach Mike Holovak said the game matters more than the legal dispute and noted Wilson would return the $7,500 signing bonus if required.

SAN Francisco Boston Patriots Monnday Jim Wilson University of Georgia 49Ers Patriot Mike Holovak U.S Wilson Boston San Francisco 49Ers Oliver J. Carter Patriots Carter Holovak Georgia

Eagles Sign Flanker Gary Barnes From Bears

Philadelphia Eagles announced the signing of Gary Barnes a three year NFL veteran. Barnes 25 was released by the Chicago Bears last week after stints with Green Bay Dallas and Clemson alum. He played for Green Bay in 1962 Dallas in 1963 and last year with Chicago.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Eagles Gary Barnes Chicago Bears Barnes Green Bay Clemson Dallas Bears

Lema Survives Palmer Charge to Win Carling World Tourney

Tony Lema withstood Arnold Palmer's late surge to win the Carling World Golf tournament at Pleasant Valley. Lema finished 279 total, earning $35,000, as Palmer shot 281 to finish two behind. Other notable placements: Joe Campbell in third, Sam Snead and Gary Player tied for fourth.

Tony Lema Palmer Dave O’hara Associated Press Sutton Mass Arnold Palmer Lema Pleasant Valley Country Club Champagne Tony Homero Blancas Houston PGA Joe Campbell Purdue Sam Snead Gary Player Campbell Snead Player Dave Marr Blancas Claude King Christy O Pleasant Valley Counstry Wea Joe Capbell Deer Sae Homera Balncas Claude KI Christy O Q Jack Rule Tee Anon Jacky Cupit Hideyo S Charles Sitford Ray Floyd Imota Roberto di Vei Gardner Dickinson George Archer Wes Ellis Jr Mike Souchak Mason Rudolph Jim Ferree Jack McGowan Rod Funseth Paul Harney Billy Casper al Geiberger Amon Sata Walt Burkemo Rocky Thompson Bill Martindale Julius Boros Tony Jacklin Ae Neee Isengale Jay Hebert Jack Nicklaus Dave Ragan Bert Weaver Dale Douglass Weweee Cobie Lerange Jerry Stee Ismith Gene Littler Sikes Jr En In Johnny ‘Ott Aes George Knudson Fee Pete Brown Ence Ween Dick Hart Seteaery Trevor Wilkes Onanuary Ken Folkes Harald Kneece Guy Wolstenholme Don Fairfield Qilon Bed Yancey Mes Yung-Yo Hsieh Weeee Max Faulkner Jac Mont Jack Surke Valentin Barrios Kermiter Bo Verney Sala Bruce Crampton Fred Hawkins Hose Bonnie Ptt Dick Mayer

Lema Clinches Carling World Golf Championship Win

Tony Lema won the Carling World Golf Championship at Pleasant Valley CC over Arnold Palmer after Palmer bogeyed 16. Lema calmed early, felt pressure on the greens, praised the course, and quipped about his prize money as his wife would claim it.

C.C. McGillicuddy Sutton Mass Tony Lema Pleasant Valley Country Club Arnold Palmer Palmer Lema Pleasant Valley

Redskins Open Drills For Vikings Contest

The Washington Redskins, 2-1 in exhibition play, held a light practice as they prepared for a Saturday night game against the Minnesota Vikings in Charlotte North Carolina. No serious injuries were reported after their 13-7 win over the St Louis Cardinals Saturday.

Carlisle Washington Redskins Minnesota Vikings Charlotte N. C St. Louis Cardinals

U S Wins Sixth World University Games Gold in Budapest

The United States earned its sixth gold medal in Budapest in the men s 800 meter freestyle relay but shared honors with Russia Japan and Hungary as Monday s swimming and diving events concluded at Margit Island pool. Osamu Tsurumine of Japan upset the U S in the 200 meter breaststroke while Hilda Zeier led Yugoslavia to the women s 400 meter freestyle, Marta Egervari of Hungary won the 100 meter butterfly, and Joy Newman earned diving honors for Britain.

Budapest Hungary United States Osamu Tsurumine Japan Hilda Zeier Yugoslavia Marta Egervari Joy Newman Margrit Island Tsurumine U.S Wayne Anderson Tom Trethewey Tsurmine Russia Ludmila Egorova Eva Erdelyi Miss Newman Boguslawa Marcinkowska Poland Luzsa Szighthy Mart. Egervary Eva Erdetai Diane Wilkinson Britain Beo Weeteling Holland Christina Bala Ingeborg Busch West Germany

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