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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1966

Page

3

Phillies top Giants as Bunning earns 15th win in a 5 1 victory

Philadelphia pitcher Jim Bunning allowed only four San Francisco hits as the Phillies exploded for four runs in the third inning. Johnny Callison delivered a two run double, driving in two and fueling a 5-1 win that moved Bunning to 15-9. The Giants, who had tied for first in the NL, were held to two first inning hits while Willie Mays doubled for San Francisco.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Phillies Dim Bunning Johnny Callison San Francisco Bunning Giants Pittsburgh Hounston Los Angeles New York Mets Hall Lanier Dick Groat Tito Fuentes Jesus Alou Tony Taylor Bob Uecker Ray Sadecki Groat Callison Fuentes Willie Mays Briggs Anal Jalou Mays McCovey Allen Hart Kuenn Haller Gabrielsa Rojas

National League Baseball Standings and Tuesday Games

Standings show New York 5 Los Angeles 3 and Philadelphia 5 San Francisco 1 as results. Pittsburgh 7 Philadelphia 6 percent. Los Angeles 74 55. Chicago 44 B. Late game not included. Tuesday schedule lists Los Angeles at New York, San Francisco at Philadelphia, Houston at Pittsburgh, Cincinnatti at Chicago, and Atlanta at Chicago with starters named.

fAgeday New York Los Angeles Philadelphia San Francisco Houston Pittsburgh Cincinnati St. Louis Chicago Atlanta Bolin Wise Giusti Zachary Fryman Bale Gaekenn Holtzman Johnson Lemaster Detroit Baltimore Newark Kansas City Cleveland Minnesota Washington Boston Baimoneetro Shane Chica Screeees Clevadaeens California Washington Peene Bennet Jay’s Coates Stotteymyre Odam Blaii Meriashington Hannan Wiecgan Buzhardt Wilson

Faris rejoiner key for ECC Pirates grid drills

Bob Faris a junior kicking specialist from Falls Church Virginia joined ECCs Pirates for the second week of football practice in Greenville North Carolina. Faris had been released from a Washington hospital after a car accident last week. Coach Clarence Stasavich reshuffled the lineup with Ham Hamilton moving to second unit tackle and Mike Herring securing the No 1 tackle role on the right. Randy Rose shifted to third unit tackle, while Bob Koehler moved from tailback to wing back on the third unit. Stasavich praised the effort in drills.

Greenville N. C Bob Faris Falls Church Carolina Pirates Faris Washington, D. C Clarence Stasavich Ham Hamilton Mike Herring Randy Rose Hamilton Bob Koehler Stasavich

Surtees Wins at Brands Hatch for Guards Trophy

John Surtees of Britain won the main race at Brands Hatch driving a Lola with a six liter engine. His victory secured the Guards International Trophy for sports racing cars at the international meet on Monday.

Surtees Brands Hatch England John Surtees Britain

NFL Scoreboards To Be Official Game Time Pieces

New York AP notes the National Football League tests a electronic time device to make scoreboard clocks the official game time. A transmitter on an on-field official sends signals to the scoreboard receiver to start and stop the clock, aligning it with the official watch. By season end 1966 the system aims to be in use at all parks.

NEW York

Redskins drop rookies and place injured on waivers

The Washington Redskins released rookie quarterback Harry Theofis Jedes from Waynesburg and fullback Tom Urbanik from Penn State on Monday and placed freshman defensive halfback on the injured waiver list. Billy Clay of Mississippi sprained his right knee in the All-American game and may be eligible to rejoin the roster in 30 days.

Washington i Washington Redskins Harry Theofi- Jedes Waynesburg Tom Urbanik Penn State Billy Clay Mississippi Atlanta

Sports editor George F. Redmond dies at 63 in Yakima

George F. Redmond, 63, longtime sports editor of The Yakima Dailies and a newspaperman for more than 50 years, died in a Yakima hospital after a heart attack. He retired in 1962 but had covered sports for the two Yakima papers nearly full time since.

Yakima, Wash George F. Redmond Yakima Redmond

Knickerbockers Sign Komives For 1966-67 Season

The New York Knicks announce that forward W Howard Komives has signed his 1966-67 NBA contract with the club on Monday, securing his roster spot for the upcoming season.

Knicks NEW York W Howard Komives New York Knickerbockers National Basketball Association

Chisox Top Indians 2-0 As Agee Boots In A Two-Run Homer

Chicago White Sox notch a 2-0 win over Cleveland as Tommie Agee hits a two-run homer off Gary Bell in the sixth inning. Tommie John fires his fifth shutout of the season, improving to 13-8 while Bell falls to 13-10.

Chicago Tommie Agee Gary Bell Chicago White Sox Cleveland Indians Tommy John Agee Wayne Causey White Sox Cleveland John Indians Bell Wagner Weis Hinton Ct Buford Ward Rt Alvis Brown Berry Pelt Adair Donghue Hr—Agee Neghue S—Buford H Rerbaso Bell Odo

Labor Day Fishing Contests Planned at Elkhorn Park

Preston Baker, president of the Elkhorn Recreation Club, announces Labor Day weekend fishing and attendance contests at Elkhorn Recreation Park for September 3 to 5. Prizes go to the largest bass, crappie, and bream with weighing by 9:00 p.m. Monday. Attendance prizes of 10 and 5 dollars will be awarded to attendees via gate tickets.

Preston Baker Elkhorn Recreation Club Elkhorn Baker

Casper Maintains No 1 Position In PGA Money Race

Billy Casper won 2150 at the Philadelphia Golf Classic but leads the PGA money list with 113,952.33 this year. Arnold Palmer remains runner up with 98,946.05, while Jack Nicklaus stands third at 91,815.20. top ten totals include Doug Sanders, Gay Brewer, Phil Rodgers, R. H. Sikes, Al Geiberger, Gene Littler, and Frank Beard with varying official and unofficial earnings.

Pam Beach Gardens Fla.ap Billy Capser Arnold Palmer Philadelphia Jack Nicklaus Billy Casper Doug Sanders Gay Brewer Phil Rodgers R. H. Sikes al Geiberger Gene Lit Frank Beard

Buckpasser Workout Underwhelms Trainer Ahead of Race

Buckpasser, the 3 year old considered the favorite for Saturdays 250000 added New Hampshire Sweepstakes at Rockingham Park, posted a disappointing 1 17 for six furlongs this Sunday. Trainer Eddie Neloy said Buckpasser let the work horse get ahead and will try six furlongs again Tuesday to pace the final preparations.

New York Buckpasser New Hampshire Rockingham Park Eddie Neloy Nejoy Rockingham Neloy

Mets Rally Past Dodgers 5-3 to End Skid

New York edges Los Angeles 5-3 as Bob Shaw earns his 10th win. Key two-run second inning started by Nate Oliver error. Jim Hickman adds early double. Dodgers close gap in seventh but Mets hold on for the victory and end a five-game slide.

New York New York Mets Nate Oliver Los Angeles Bob Shaw Dodgers Ron Fairly Lou’ Johnson San Francisco Pittsburgh Mets Claude Osteen Jim Hickman Jerry Grote Cleon Jones Oliver Wes Parker Grote Jones Ron Hunt Ken Boyer Shaw Osteen York Piptrie Avis Hickman Lefebvre N.oliver Fairly Boyer Parker L.johnson S— Shaw Hunt Regan Percanoski

Horton Powers Tigers Past Orioles For 6-3 Win

Willie Horton drove in five runs with two homers as the Detroit Tigers beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-3. McLain earned his 16th win with 11 strikeouts, while Frank Robinson and Luis Aparicio provided Baltimore’s early runs. Horton’s 20th homer started the scoring, and Freehan added a homer in the eighth.

Associated Press Baltimore Willie Horton Detroit Tigers Baltimore Orioles Horton Norm Cash Woodie Held Dave McNally Bill Freehan Oriole Wally Bunker Denny McLain Frank Robinson Luis Aparicio Robinson Boog Powell Abrhoti Wert Aparicio Trcewski Snyder Cf Frobinsn Kaline Brobinsn Whorton Powell Stanley Cf Etchebm McLain McNally Robivsky Bunker Rjohnson Smiller

Impressive wins Fall High Weight Handicap at Aqueduct

Impressive, a 3-year-old trained by Kenny Knapp, winner of the 53rd Fall High Weight Handicap at Aqueduct, edged six furlongs in 1:10 2-5 under 132 pounds. Brooklyn Bridge narrowly beat Hoist Barr for second as Victoria Regina II captured the Atlantic City purse, while Tapatio II won the Fair Trial Purse at Arlington Park. Disdad set a track record for three-quarters at Rockingham Park.

FRESS Aqueduct Kenny Knapp Brooklyn Bridge Victoria Regina II Mighty Happy Atlantic City Paul Kallai Alps Tapatio IT Cole Younger Arlington Park Leroy Moyers Dancer Disdad Rockingham Park Miss Moopa Tick Tack Miss Moena

Nuxhall Sparks Reds to 2-0 Win over Cardinals

Deron Johnson belted two homers and Joe Nuxhall fired a three hitter as the Cincinnati Reds beat St. Louis 2-0 for a sixth straight victory. Johnson opened the second with a homer and added a fourth inning shot to push his season total to 19. Nuxhall allowed only two singles and a double, improving to 6-? with four losses for Jaster, who took the loss after five hits and a late pinch-hit change.

Cincinnati Deron Johnson Joe Nuxhall Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Johnson Cardinals Nuxhall Cardinal Larry Jaster Jaster T. Louis

Tommie Smith Wins 300 Meter Dash at Stockholm Meet

San Jose State sprinter Tommie Smith clocked 32.7 seconds to win the 300 meter dash at an international track and field meet in Stockholm. The result capped a day of strong performances by Smith and other U.S. athletes against European competition.

Tommie Smith Stockholm Sweden San Jose’ State

Emerson Stolle Hand U S Davis Cup Challenge In Doubles

Australians Roy Emerson and Fred Stolle crushed American duo Dennis Ralston and Clark Graebner 6 4 6 4 6 4 to retain the U S National Doubles title at Longwood Brookline Mass They dominated with strong serving and net play as Ralston and Graebner failed to counter the Australians pressure The win extends Emersons consecutive U S doubles titles streak to 24 with prior championships in 1959 1960 and 196? The match was part of the U S Lawn Tennis Association tournament actions and previewed a possible Davis Cup clash in Melbourne December 27

Brookline Mass Roy Emerson Fred Stolle U.S Dennis Ralston Clark Graebner Longwood Emerson Stolle Melbourne Grabner Northwestern Ralston America Maria Bueno Nancy Richey Billie Jean Moffitt King Rose Mary Casals Emerson and Stolle Ralston and Graebner Graebner Tony Roche John Newcombe Neale Fraser Bakersfield Calif Chuck McKinley

Late rallies give Yankees 7 to 2 victory

The New York Yankees rallied for six runs in the last two innings to defeat Kansas City 7-2. Dooly Womack and Steve Hamilton combined for a hitless relief outing after Fred Talbot struggled in the second. Horace Clark homered in a key late sequence and Lou Clinton added a late homer as New York pulled away.

Kansas City New York Yankees Dooly Womack Steve Hamilton Womack Fred Talbot Roger Maris Maris Horace Clark Clark Bobby Richardson Yankees Lou Clinton Hamilton Athletics New York

Two-Out Triple In Fifth Inning Decides Contest

Houston defeats Pittsburgh 2-0 as Cuellar hurls five-hitter. Ron Davis delivers a two-out, fifth-inning triple driving in Micholson and Lillis. Mazeroski misplays a grounder to help the run. Cuellar improves to 10-6, Veale takes the loss. Pirates slump toward first place tie with San Francisco despite ninth-inning threat.

Pittsburgh Mike Cueller Ron Davis Houston Davis Dave Micholson Bob Lillis Nicholson Lillis Billy Mazeroski Pirates San Francisco Philadelphia Los Angeles New Yorke Mets Astros Cuellar Mazeroski Bob Veale Gene Alley Roberto Clemente Donn Clendenon Alley Clendenon R.davis Malov Morgan Asprmate Clemente Harrison Cindhenon Staub Matroski Bateman Bailey Paglaroni Pagan Veate Rodgers di Teoo

Softball Results From West End Field Playoff at Ballou Park

Sports brief records softball results and affiliations from West End Field and Ballou Park. Teams Brethern Mem Jefferson Chandler Calvary SkS beat Rewlensleg while Stokesland and Gayton McDaniel Thurman Talley Baker appear in listed matchups. The text lists multiple player pairs and scores in a fragmented OCR style.

West End Field Brethern Burton Mem Jefferson and Chandler Merchant Harmon Calvary Sks Rewlensleg Stokesland Gayton and McDaniel Thurman S Talley and Baker

Bernie Allen Drives Twins Past Senators 6-1

Bernie Allen hit a three run homer to break a 1-1 tie in the fourth inning as the Minnesota Twins defeated the Washington Senators 6-1. Jim Perry held Washington to five hits while Tony Oliva and Rich Rollins contributed RBI singles, and Bob Allison added a run with a double.

Minneapolis St. Paul Bernie Allen Jim Perry Washington Minnesota Twins Allen Bob Allison Jerry Zimmerman Frank Kreutzer Senators Perry Bob Laverine Jim King Fred Valentine Tony Oliva Ted Uhleander Minnesota Rich Rollins Minnesota aboRbt iBrinkmans Saverine Uhlaendr Tovar Ern Ny Sote Valentine Oliva Killebrew Howard If Rollins Memuin Allison If Harrelson Zimrman Asemova Kreutzer Yoo Perry Kirktay Ines Réese Stennse Perry Valentine Sb—King BeBe Brautter L Gesebys

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