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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1965

Page

5

Fairly Drives In Four Runs For Dodgers Win

Ron Fairly drove in four runs with a single and a three run homer as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Mets 8 to 4 to maintain their lead in the NL race. Don Drysdale earned his 11th loss of the season despite 11 hits and two hit batters, while Dodgers errors blemished his effort.

NEW York Ron Fairly Los Angeles Dodgers New York Mets Don Drysdale Bob Miller Dodger Mets Fairly Met Larry Miller Jim Gilliam Ron Swoboda Jim Lefebvre Jeff Torborg Ron Stunt Chuck Hiller Roy McMillan John Lewis Swoboda Ed Kranepool Joe Christopher McMillan Willie Davis Walt Alston Tom Gorman Miller Wes Parker

Spahn Chased as Law Shuts Giants in Pirates Win

Pittsburgh beat the San Francisco Giants 6-2 behind Vern Law six-hitter. Manny Mota and Roberto Clemente sparked a 14-hit Pirates attack with three key early hits, including a first inning triple from Clemente. Law improved to 15-9, while Spahn fell to 5-15 as Pittsburgh seized the seventh inning rally to pull away. Willie Mays went hitless in three official trips. Spahn chased in seventh as Pirates moved within 1.5 games of NL lead.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirates Warren Spahn San Francisco Giants Vern Law Giants Los Angeles Manny Mota Roberto Clemente Clemente Pirates Spahn Tito Fuentes Matty Alou Willie McCovey San Francisco Jim Hart Len Gabrielsen Tom Haller Willie Mays Dale Long Law SAN Francisc Pittsburgh Fuentes Sa Ar Balley M.alou Mota McCovey Hart Stargell Haller Paglioni Monza S—Law Haber Mazeraski Speahn L Perry

Rally By Reds Falls Short By One Run

Milwaukee Braves beat Cincinnati Reds 7-6 to move to second place, one-half game behind the Dodgers. Gene Oliver and Felipe Alou fueled a 7-1 lead with timely hits, then Cincinnati staged a seven run burst in the seventh before Braves reliever Billy O Dell closed it out.

Milwaukee Wis Milwaukee Braves Gene Oliver Felipe Alou Cincinnati Reds Braves Los Angeles Dodgers San Francisco Oliver Alou

Flood and White pace Cardinals past Cubs 10-2

Curt Flood drove in four runs and Bill White three as the St. Louis Cardinals crushed Chicago 10-2. Flood collected two singles and a double, White added a single, double, and triple, and Lou Brock contributed key hits. Curt Simmons earned the win, improving to 9-11.

ST. Louis Curt Flood Bill White St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cubs Chicago Larry Jackson Cardinals Flood White Jackson Lou Brock Brock Bob Humphreys Chris Krug Curt Simmons Cubs Glenn Beckett Ron Santo Krug Bailey Great Ss Beckett Fano Williams Bover Ant McC Banks Gagliano Kuenn Maxville Shannon Stewart Ss O Simmons Jackson BP Burton Chicago Tee Ear Ool St. Louis Eerees Tyesence E—Krug B—Kuenn Landrum McCarver Hr—Krug S—Beckert H Jackson L SO McDaniel Humphreys Koonce

Riessen Graebner Rally For National Doubles Victory

Top American duo Marty Riessen and Clark Graebner survived a tense start to beat John Reese and Chum Steel in three sets at Longwood. Seeded No. 1 among Americans, Riessen and Graebner advanced as the 85th National Doubles competition continued amid other results including Ralston’s withdrawal and substitutions.

Brookline Mass Marty Riessen Clark Graebner Longwood Cricket Club John Reese Pennsylvania Hewlett N.Y Chum Steel Harvard Cambridge Riessen-Graebner Davis Coppers Riessen Evanston Graebner Beachwood Ohio Dennis Ralston U. S Chuck McKinney Bakersfield Calif Norman D.ruby Ruby Ralston Forest Hills Arthur Ashe Richmond Gene Scott St. James Ashe Scott Trinity Tex AL Hill Dallas Lamar Roemer Houston Tonio Palafox Rafe Osuna Nick Kourides Fred Berli Switzerland Nancy Richey Carole Caldwell Graebner Francois Savy Venezuela Alice Christer Harriman Tucson Ariz Justina Bricka Mary Ann Eisel St. Louis I

Track Accident Claims Young Arizona Driver

A Tucson youth Phil Miner, 11, was killed at Phoenix International Raceway when his AA fuel dragster hit a soft shoulder and cartwheeled at about 160 mph. The car was destroyed. Miner died on arrival at a Phoenix hospital. This was the third fatal accident in the track's history and the second that year.

Phoenix Ariz Tucson Phoenix International Raceway Phil Miner Miner New ‘Raceway Bobby Marshman Robert Snyders

Burke stopping Rivero in fourth rounds title bout

Canadian bantamweight champion Jackie Burke of St John halted Joey Rivero of New York in the fourth round of a scheduled 10 rounder. Burke weighed 122 pounds while Rivero weighed 125. Lennie Sparks of Halifax knocked out Dave Sugar Wyatt of Richmond in 2 43 of the sixth round.

ST. John N.B Jackie Burke Joey Kid Rivero New York Burke Rivero Lennie Sparks Halifax Dave Sugar Wyatt Richmond

Stan Musial League Playoffs Open At Market Garden Field

Virginia’s Stan Musial League opens with Danville’s Jesse Jones and Leafs facing Gretna and South Boston in a double elimination event at Market Garden. Top seed Jones meets 4-12 Gretna at 8:30 p.m. with Leafs vs South Boston at 6 p.m. Tonight’s results feed tomorrow's schedule and the winner advances to Orlando for the Southeastern Regional Tournament.

Virginia Market Garden Jesse Jones Leafs Danville Gretna South Boston Jacal Orlando Fla Alabama Georgia Florida Tennessee North Carolina Larry Clary Ray Barlow Neal Barker Ringgold Jones Boys Jones Charlie Royster Wallace Reid Jerry Haymore Earl Barksdale Gerald Howard Clay Royster Jack Bryant Doug Craddock Craddock McKinney Luke Jefferson Will Hill Wilson

Lorenzen Denies He'd Quit Ford If Company Backed Turner

Fred Lorenzen told a Charlotte sportswriter by phone that reports he would quit Ford if Turner got a factory ride were false. Turner, reinstated after a NASC_AR suspension, sought a Ford ride but the budget prevented another factory-backed car. Turner, prepping a 195 Plymouth Fury for Darlington, denied Ford opposition and Chrysler discussed him but has no plans to sign.

Lorenzen Ford Turner Charlotte N.C Fred Lorenzen Ford Motor Co Curtis Turner Charlotte News Bob Myers Elmhurst, Sr Kansas City Darlington S.C Lee Petty Bob Rodger Chrysler Corp Boston Chrysler

Warriors Sign Second Round Draftee Wilbert Frazier

San Francisco Warriors announce the signing of second round pick Wilbert Frazier from Grambling. Frazier, who goes by Jeff, joined the team after a college career at Grambling State, strengthening the roster with a guard able to contribute scoring and playmaking.

San Francisco San Francisco Warriors National Basketball Association Wilbert Jeff) Frazier Grambling

White Sox Buy Gene Freese From Pirates

CHICAGO Gene Freese an infield bat was bought Monday from the Pittsburgh Pirates by the Chicago White Sox for a price above $20,000. Freese, 31, joins the Sox Tuesday after 43 games this season with Pittsburgh, batting .263 with eight RBIs in 80 at bats. This marks his second stint with Chicago, having joined in 1959 in a trade for Johnny Callison. after a 1960 season with 79 RBIs he moved to Cincinnati in a trade for Juan Pizarro and Cal McLish.

Chicago Gene Freese Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago White Sox Freese Sox Pirates White Sox Philadelphia Phillies Johnny Callison Cincinnati Juan Pizarro Cal McLish

Softball Results At West End A Field

Softball scores from West End A Field show North Main Baptist beating their opponent 12 to 7 with key hits by Lester Stawe McDowell and Fisher. At West End Brethren lost 16 to 4 to Stokesland Methodist with Jefferson and Chandler proving strong. Woodlawn Baptist defeated Northview Presbyterian 24 to 5 at Ballou Park, while Gatewood and Robertson led West End Baptist in a 6 to 0 win over Moffett Memorial Baptist.

North Main West End Brethren Stokesland Methodist A. Jefferson Chandler Hughes H. Hardy Ballou Park Woodlawn Baptist Northview Presby Gatewood and Robertson J. Ballard P. Ballard

Packer Nitschke Makes Case as Gentle Hearted Player

GREEN BAY WIS AP Ray Nitschke, the Packers star linebacker, says he is gentle at heart though he plays with relentless aggression. The eight year veteran weighs 240 pounds and stands 6 foot 3, saying he hits hard to win while respecting opponents and following the rules.

Packer Ray Nitschke Green Bay Wis Green Bay Packers Nitschke National Football League Packers Ray

Raleigh Bowl New Project of Lions Club

Raleigh Lions Club advances a post season football bowl plan for 1966 with ACC hosting possible. Harry Clody heads a committee presenting to ACC athletic directors in Chapel Hill and seeking NCAA approval before January convention. Profits would support Lions Club welfare programs for sight and aid to the blind.

Raleigh Atlantic Coast Raleigh Lions Club Southeast Harry Clody Clody Roy Clogston ACC A. E. Finley W. Ray Daniels Chapel Hill NCAA Lions Club

Kindall Drives Home Winner With Tenth-Inning Pinch Hit

Twins top Yankees 4 3 in 10th on Jerry Kindall pinch hit single driving in Bob Allison. Versalles tied game with 9th inning homer and Oliva delivered run with double. Grant pitched well for 7 2 3 innings but took loss. Ford exited after Versalles' 10th inning hit.

Kindall Minneapolis ST. Paul Jerry Kindall Bob Allison Minnesota Twins New York Yankees Jom Bouton New York Allison Don Mincher Frank Quilici al Worthington Twins Zoilo Versalles Yankee Whitey Ford Tony Oliva Steve Hamilton Clete Boyer Yankees Jim Grant Grant Joe Pepitone Boyer Ford Versalles Pedro Ramos Jimmie Hall Hamilton Oliva Roger Repez Bobby Richardson

Orioles Win Over White Sox End Sox Ten-Game Streak

In Chicago, Curt Blefary delivered a two-out infield hit in the 12th, driving in Brooks Robinson to give Baltimore a 2-1 win and snap Chicago’s 10-game surge. Robinson stole second earlier, while both starters left before the finish in a tight pitching duel.

Chicago Curt Blefary Brooks Robinson Baltimore Orioles White Sox Minnesota Twins New York Robinson Hoyt Wilhelm Bob Johnson Blefary Baltimore Steve Barber Juan Pizarro Wilhelm Orioles Stu Miller Floyd Robinson Danny Cater Bill Skowron Brh Bia Aparicia Buford Blair Bison Rf Powell If Cater If Skowron Johnson Romance Flefary Burgess Ph Adair Ward Siebern Hansen Sf Snyders Berry Cf Brown Pizarro Barber P Martin c Brandt Oh Lau Ph Aparicio Hansen Cater Blefajlo Yoceno Wilhelm L Aparicte B. Robinson Bernes Erbbso Barber Sereee S. Miller

Bowling Results At Riverside Lanes

Bowling results from Riverside Lanes across multiple leagues with team scores and individual pins tallied. Teams include Reynolds Riverside Shops Fuscia Ben David Jewelers W Franklin Corn Bread B Luffman Kings Goodson Coca Cola Aaron Pinup Cadillacs McGuire Central Apparel King Wade Ballou Park Gulf Price Rainey TV Danville Taxi Jayhawks Bonnie Lovelace and Hawks, with top scores listed.

Riverside Lanes Rocket League Reynolds Riverside Shops Fuscia

Harrelson's sixth inning blast gives A's 4-3 win over Tigers

Ken Harrelson hit a sixth inning home run to lift the Kansas City Athletics to a 4-3 victory over Detroit. The Tigers tied the game in the third with a three-run shot by Gates Brown after Detroit built an early lead, but Harrelson's 18th homer broke the tie. Mike Hershberger, Tom Reynolds, and Bert Campaneris contributed key RBIs earlier.

Kansas City Ken Harrelson Kansas City Athletics Detroit Tigers Athletics Mickey Lolich Mike Hershberger Tom Reynolds Bert Campaneris Julio Navarro Lalish Harrelson Tigers Gates Brown Rollie Sheldon Detroit H'berger Horton Harrison Demeter Tartabull Brown Cash S—Sheldon Nebs Erbbso Lolich

Tragic Racecourse Crash Kills Two Horses at Angers

In Angers France two horses died after a racing accident during a rain soaked event at Angers Race Course. Quickoto reportedly threw his rider and struck the favorite Queyuiel. both animals suffered fatal cerebral hemorrhages. The jockeys escaped injury.

Angers France Twoorses Quickoto Queyuiel

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