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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1966

Page

4

Bills Reload for AFL Title Run Despite Losses

Buffalo Bills coach Joe Collier says the two-time AFL champs will still be strong this season despite losing key players like Behrman Roberson Gogolak and Joe. He cites returnees Elbert Dubenion Glenn Bass rookies and new linemen as depth boosts and notes Kemp as a top MVP quarterback to lift the offense. The team faces possible center guard adjustments as Bemiller shifts to center and O Donnell fills guard.

Associated Press Blasdell N.Y Buffalo Bills Joe Collier Lou Saban Bills AFL Toom Dave Behrman Bo Roberson Billy Joe Peter Gogolak Roberson Joe Miami Gogolak New York Giants Collier Elbert Dubenion Glenn Bass Bob Burnett Arkansas Bill Bailey Cincinnati Allen Smith Fort Valley State Remi Prudhomme LSU Greg Lashutka Ohio State Booth Lusteg Dubenion Bass Lusteg Jack Kemp Wray Carlton Paul Costa Stroner al Bemiller Behrman Joe O’donnell Prudhomme Hudson Billy Shaw

Walker Will Be Back With Pirates In 1967

Pittsburgh Pirates owner and general manager confirmed manager Harry Walker will return in 1967. A verbal agreement was reached, with Brown noting no contract terms were discussed and the club focusing on current season issues. Walker, in his second year, has the Pirates in pennant contention as talks proceed.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirates Harry Walker Joe L. Brown Walker Harry Brown Pirates Hel St. Louis

Bulldogs Sign Tony Gelmont, Steve Speers

Philadelphia Bulldogs of the Continental Football League announce the signings of former Temple star Steve Speers and NC State defensive back Tony Gelmont. Speers is a 6 foot 3 veteran linebacker previously with the Los Angeles Rams. The move follows Buffalo League release reports and roster changes include Gary Hostetler sold to Hartford Charter Oaks and Tom Sims suspended.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Bulldogs Continental Football League Temple University Footall Steve Speers Speers Los Angeles Rams National Football League Bulldogs Tony Gelmont North Carolina State Buuffalo Buffalo League Gary Hostetler Tom Sims Hostetler Hartford Charter Oaks Sims

Randy Johnson Gets His Chance Tonight

Randy Johnson the Texas A&I quarterback starts for Atlanta against San Francisco in an NFL exhibition. He aims to spark a falcons attack that has scored 27 points in three losses. he replaces Dennis Claridge and targets Alex Hawkins with Charley Scales likely to see action. The 49ers start John Brodie backing up George Mira as San Francisco seeks its first exhibition win.

Columbia S.C Randy Johnson Texas A&i Atlanta San Francisco Falcons 49Ers George Mira Dallas Cleveland Pittsburgh Johnson Philadelphia St. Louis New York Norb Hecker Dennis Claridge Falcon Alex Hawkins South Carolina Charley Scales Mira John Brodie Billy Kilmer

U S Aces Gain Semis At Doubles

United States champions Roy Emerson and Fred Stolle of Australia led the 86th U S National Doubles title run at Longwood. Emerson and Stolle beat England's Mark Cox and Graham Stilwell 9-7 11-9 6-3 to reach the semifinals. Arthur Ashe and Marty Riessen defeated Owen Davidson and William Bowrey 6-3 6-4 15-13 to also advance, while other top seeds and doubles teams were listed in later rounds of the Longwood tournament.

Brookline Mass Roy Emerson Fred Stolle Australia Arthur Ashe Marty Riessen U.S Longwood Cricket Club Emerson Neale Fraser Stolle England Mark Cox Graham Stilwell Ashe Los Angeles Riessen Northwestern University Evanston Owen Davidson William Bowrey America Dennis Ralston Clark Graebner Emerson and Stolle Cox Stilwell Davidson Bowrey Ralston Graebner Mexico Marcelo Lara Joaquin Loyo Mayo Tony Roche John Newcombe California Stan Smith Bob Lutz Maria Bueno Brazil Nancy Richey Farmers Branch Tex Peaces Bartkowics Hamgramck Mich Marilyn Aschner New York Billie Jean Moffitt King Long Beach Calif Rosemary Casals San Francisco Peggy Michel Pacific Palisades Patti Hogan la Jolla Stephanie DeFina Hollywood Fla Tory Fretz Carol Aucamp Mary Ann Eisel St. Louis Valerie Ziegenfuss San Diego Lynne, Abbes Orinda Marilyn Stontgomery San Antonio Kerrie Melville Setentite O's Longwood Esme Emanuel Maryna Godwin South Africa Sue Behimar Alhambra Nancy Reed Gaithersburg Winnie Shaw Virginia Wade Katherine Hubbell Conway N.H Charlotte Lee

McKee And Shiflett Dominate Tourney

McKee of Williamsburg and Shiflett of Richmond won two championships at the fourth annual junior Central Virginia Invitational Tennis Tournament in Lynchburg. McKee captured the 14 and under singles and the doubles with Jim Blair. Shiflett won the 16 and under singles and took doubles with Tom Craig. Lind say Burn defeated Mary Hotchkiss in the 16 singles for the only girls’ event.

Lynchburg Dick McKee Williamsburg Charlie Shiflett Richmond Central Virginia McKee Shiflett Jim Blair Fred Barker Tom Craig Roanoke Lindsay Burn Mary Hotchkiss Norfolk

Marrand January Lead In Philadelphia Golf Classic

Davey Marr, Don January, and Tommy Weiskopf shared the top after two rounds at Whitemarsh. Weiskopf faded to a 73 to stay tied for fourth at 139 while Marr shot 66 to lead at six under. January fired 69 to remain near the lead as other notable players including Nicklaus, Palmer, Casper, and Boros pressed at 139 to 141.

Whitemarsh Davey Marr Don January Billy Martindale Marr Whitemarsh Valley Country Club January Martindale Homers Blancas Goalby Blancas North Texas State College Gordon Jones Chuck Courtney Tommy Jacobs Bruce Crampton Jack MceGowan Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Billy Casper Vetera Julius Boros Nicklaus Palmer Casper Dave Marroo Bill Martindale Don Tom Weiskopf Dudley Wysang Gene Littler George Knudson Roberto Devicenzo Bob Goalby Bert Yanzey Paul Bondeson Charles Sifford Terry Dill Butch Baird Ken Still Bob McAllister Steve Spray Chi Chi Rodriguez Wright Garrett Billy Maxwell Mason John Schlee Ken Venturi Steve Opperman Dave Ragan Jack Rule Jr Roger Ginsburg Babe Hiskey Skee Riegel Howie Johnson Marvy Fitts John Josephson Miller Barber Joe Goldstrand Quay Rasburg Don Fairfield Dave Hill Bob Vernay Wayne Yates Dick Cullin Mike Seuchak Babe Licharous Dan Sikes Jim Ferree Bob Charles Homero Biancas Jack McGowan Jay Hebert Julius Borosudolph Jbill Collin Dale Douglas Phil Rod Jones Head Griffiths Calude King Bruce Devlin Tees Ou Graha

Tom Rolfe Leads Arlington Park Field Saturday

Tom Rolfe, owner Powhatan Stable and rider Bill Shoemaker, heads a nine horse Arlington Park one mile Washington Park Handicap field. The 3 year old races as top betting entry with 124 pounds as he chases a $110,700 purse. Other top races include the Hopeful at Saratoga, Rainbow Handicap at Rockingham, Pageant at Atlantic City and Del Mar Derby with strong fields and notable owners including Wheatley Stable and Mrs H C Phipps.

Orlo Robertson Associated Press Tom Rolfe Eddie Neley Powhatan Stable Raymond Guest U.S Ireland Washington Park Arlington Park H.C. Phipps Wheatley Stable Saratoga Springs N.Y Phipps New York Bold Lad Mrs. Phipps Buckpasser Ogden Rockingham Park Arlington Saratoga New Hampshire Rockingham Atlantic City Dunn Sammyren Tronado Bill Shoemaker Bold Bidder Jolly Jet Advocater He Jr Nelcy Great Power L d Braulio Baeza Disciplinarian Top Bid

Bret Hanover Draws Price of $2 Million

DETROIT AP Fabulous Bret Hanover top money winning pacer sold to Castleton Farms of Lexington Kentucky and will retire after this season. Former owner Richard Downing retains substantial interest and says total consideration including his stake was more than $2 million. The horse has won 860 352 dollars in three racing seasons and would enter next year at the Van Lennep nursery in Kentucky. Bret Hanover has 57 wins in 61 starts and this year became the only pacer to win the Founders Plate at Roosevelt Raceway. Stud fee not disclosed but likely the highest ever for a retired stallion of any breed.

Detroit Bret Hanover Castleton Farms Lexington Richard Downing Blue Grass Frederick L. van Lennep Downing Cleveland Castleton Kentucky Batavia Downs N.Y Roosevelt Raceway Roosevelt New York Pennsylvania Illinois California

Whitey Ford In Good Condition After Surgery

Whitey Ford, star pitcher for the New York Yankees, was reported in good condition after shoulder surgery at Methodist Hospital. He spent a restful night in a private room, requested no visitors, and is expected to return to full activity. Doctors detected a blockage in a shoulder artery and grafted a six inch vein to bypass it. The surgeon noted the operation was eminently successful and sees no reason Ford should not resume full activity.

Ford

Maryland Enshrines Nicholson Bentley in Ceremony

Baltimore AP reports Bill Nicholson and Jack Bentley honored in a Maryland ceremony. Nicholson, former NL slugger, hit 235 homers and drove in 948 runs over 16 major league seasons, highlighting the ceremony alongside a note about an Orton-Baltimore American League game.

Baltimore Bill Nicholson Jack Bentley Nicholson

Softball Results From Local League Playoffs

Readable lines show teams Main St Methodist Woodlawn and Fire Department B competing in Swiss slow pitch playoffs. Scores and player pairings listed include D Barnett Moore Heater Shields and W Lampley Turner Shackleford Turner with series tied 1-3.

Ballod Main St. Methodist Woodlawn D. Barnett Moore Heater Shields Fire Department George’s Market Lampley Turner Shackleford

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