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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1966

Page

13

Massengale Leads Crosby Golf With 67 At Pebble Beach

Texan Don Massengale shot a four-under 67 to take a 36 hole total of 137 at the Bing Crosby Golf Tournament. He leads Bert Yancey by two strokes as crowds watch Arnold Palmer Tony Lema and Jack Nicklaus falter in the final stretch. Massengale credited five birdies and a 25 foot putt run, while his wife awaited outside.

Jack Stevenson Associated Press Pebble Beach Calif Don Massengale Bing Crosby Monterey Peninsula Country Club Massengale Bert Yancey Philadelphia Yancey Arnold Palmer Tony Lema Billy Casper Jack Neklaus Palmer Lema Casper Nicklaus Texas Billy Martindale Bob Roos San Francisco Massnegale Crosby Cypress Point Monterey Peninsula al Geiberger Martindale Paul Bondeson Ken Towns Ernie Vossler Lee Raymond Bill Ogden Los Angeles Dodgers Don ‘Drysdale Sandy Koufax Daeee Ee Joe Arr Vee Paul Harney George Knudson Bi Johnston Eeeee Ae Wenae Randy Glover Weaeee Chris Blocker F Face Ouq Sanders Sare Che Jack Jack McGowan Whee Nee Jack Burke Jr Bob Goalby Sede Peeattee Ud Halscher Os Deeb Nees Harold Kneece Pene Eeeee John Ontekre Reeynee al Besselink Bene Nene Cherry Pheeead Mason Rudolph Réwer Ken Bruce Crampton AP Jim Ferrigh

Mantle Faces Surgery After Shoulder Chip Discovery

New York Yankee star Mickey Mantle told Ralph Houk he will undergo surgery Tuesday for a bone chip in his right shoulder. He will enter Mayo Clinic in Rochester Monday and hopes to be ready for spring training on March 1. Mantle, 34, has endured a string of injuries and played only 122 games last season, batting .255 with 19 homers and 46 RBIs.

NEW York Mickey Mantle New York Yankee Mantle Yankee Ralph Houk Mayo Clinic Rochester Minn Houk Dallas Tex Baltimore

Upset of the Year: Twins pennant win shocks baseball

The Minnesota Twins were chosen as the upset of the year for 1965 in the AP poll, edging the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Twins, led by Jim Grant Tony Oliva and Zoilo Versalles, finished seven games ahead of the White Sox after a dramatic season.

Twins A.L Ben Olan Associated Press Minnesota Twins New York Yankees Los Angeles Dodgers Spain United States Barcelona Arthur Ashe Roy Emerson Cleveland Indians Jim Mudcat) Grant Tony Oliva Zoilo Versailes Minnesota Grant Oliva Versalles Dodgers Littl Juan Gilbert Dennis Ralston

Gard fires a 300 in National All Star prelims

Lou Gard a Western Michigan University student bowls a 300 game Friday in the National All Star Tournament preliminaries. The 25 year old rose from 125th to 32nd after a 1 125 series joining 2 022 pins and a 3 147 three day total. He opened 224 then 190 300 199 212. Defending champ Dick Weber sits 10th.

Lansing Mich Lou Gard Western Michigan University Gard Kalamazoo Don Johnson Kokomo Ind Bill Johnson New Orleans Johnson Bob Strampe Detroit Nelson Burt Jr St. Louis Dick Weber

Mountaineer Wrestlers 7 0 Toward Undefeated Season

Boone The Appalachian State wrestling team stands 7 0 this season under coach Steve Gabriel with a strong schedule. Key wins include NC State 21 12 at home, UNC 21 11 in Chapel Hill, VMI 29 9 in Lexington, and Pfeiffer 26 8, Maryville 31 5, Milligan 23 11, Carson Newman 39 0. Remaining meet dates feature Old Dominion, Georgia Tech, and Knoxville YMCA. Senior Fred Bradley and Ed Winterstein and junior Jim Whitmer lead the squad with multiple pins. Bradley leads in points with five pins and a forfeit. Winterstein has one loss to NC State. Whitmer has three pins. Old Dominion looms as the toughest remaining foe with region champions on its roster. Boone hosts them January 29 for a potential season highlight.

Boone Appalachian State Blue Ridge Mountaineer Steve Gabriel Apps North Carolina State Chapel Hill University of North Carolina Lexington Virginia Virginia Military Institute Mountaineers Pfeiffer Maryville Milligan Carson Newman Qld Dominion Georgia Tech Knoxville Ymca Fred Bradley Ed Winterstein Jim Whitmer Bradley Danville

Manning Tops Small College Scoring Leaders In National Averages

Guy Manning a 6 foot 6 guard from Prairie View Texas becomes the new scoring leader in the small college division with a 33.2 point per game average. He edges Ron Jackson Clark Georgia and Bill Hicks St Mary of the Plains Kansas. Purdue star Dave Schelihase leads major college pace at 32.6. Manning climbed from a slow start last season to the top, while Hofstra’s Mike Pollack shoots 88 of 127 for a .693 percentage to lead the nation in field goal accuracy. Rebound ace Hank Brown heads the boards for Lowell Tech, Grambling tops field goal percentage, and Northern Michigan tops team offense.

Associated Press Guy Manning Prairie View Tex Texan Ron Jackson Clark Bill Hicks St. Mary of Plains Kan National Collegiate Athletic Bureau Manning Dave Schelihase Purdue Mike Pollack Hofstra Johnny Comeaux Grambling Hank Brown Lowell Tech Frank Stronczek American Institute Mary Lewis Southampton Jack Cryan Rider Gordy Kinkead Augustana Northern Michigan Erskine S.C Athens Ala

Twins sign Kosco and Nieson in Friday move

The Minnesota Twins announced the addition of outfielder Andy Kosco and pitcher Charles Nieson to the team on Friday, strengthening the roster with veteran depth for the upcoming season.

ST Paul Minneapolis Minnesota Twins Andy Kosco Charles Nieson

ACC Grid Race To Be Limited To Four Teams

ACC football could be a four team title chase in 1966 as NC State Clemson Virginia and Wake Forest meet the conference’s minimum game rule while North and South Carolina pursue six ACC games. Duke and Maryland reportedly lack required games, and a May ACC meeting may change rules to avoid expanding beyond four clubs.

Raleigh North Carolina State Clemson Virginia Wake Forest North Carolina South Carolina ACC Duke Maryland ACL Jim Weaver Hut Weaver State

NBA Meeting Set In New York To Plan Playoffs

The NBA Board of Governors will finalize plans for the 1965 and 1966 season playoffs and discuss expansion at its mid winter meeting in New York. President Walter Kennedy announced the agenda on Friday ahead of the session Wednesday.

NBA New York Board of Governors National Basketball Association Walter Kennedy

McIntire Reaches Doherty Golf Tournament Semis

U S amateur champion Barbara McIntire of Colorado Springs edged Phyllis Preuss of Pompano Beach 2 and 1 to join three other veterans and a youngster in the Doherty Tournament semifinals in Fort Lauderdale. Hoke Burns and Syms also won to set Sunday's 36 hole final lineup.

Fort Lauderdale Fla U.S Barbara McIntire Colorado Springs Colo Phyllis Preuss Pompano Beach Miss MelIntire Diana Hoke Pensacola Nancy Roth Syms Marge Burns Greensboro N.C J.P. Clay Atlanta Burns Cookie Burger Hollywood Ann Netsky Miss Preuss Connie Day Cleveland Tenn

Red Sox appeal for steady customers and season tickets

Boston publicist Bill Crowley urged Boston business executives to buy season tickets to bolster attendance. He noted 1965 gate receipts drew about 652,000 and the team needs at least 700,000 to cover expenses, stressing the club will remain in Boston.

Boston Boston Red Sox Bill Crowley Red Sox

Ferrum Panthers Visit Armory To Tangle With DTS

Ferrum College, 15-3 overall and 3-0 in Cavalier-Tar Neel, meets 2-6 DTS at 8 p.m. in the Armory. Ferrum's John Quinn averages 25.4 points, Pete Smith 18 rebounds, while coach Jim Hartbarger expects a tough test against Danville Tech. DTS aims to end a three-game slide after a 68-67 loss to National Business College, relying on a balanced starting unit to control fouls.

Ferrum College the Armory Danville ‘Tech Panther Jim Kartbarger Ferrum Cavalier-Tar Neel Knights Pansthers Ferruri DTS Hartbarger Grady Tuck Danville John Quinn Panthers National Business Colege Bruce Burnette Bill Vaughan Fred Butler William Gunter Buddy Clayton Ita

George Farson Invited to Orioles Spring Camp

Four IL pitchers and five catchers, currently with Rochester, were invited to Baltimore Orioles spring training. Harry Dalton said the players must report to the Miami camp by February 22. The list includes pitchers Billy Short Delano Hill Steve Cosgrove Bobby Darwin and catchers John Burrows and George Farson.

Baltimore Rochester Baltimore Orioles Harry Dalton Miami Billy Short Delano Hill Steve Cosgrove Bobby Darwin John Burrows George Farson

Venable Nearing Booker T. Washington Scoring Mark

Jerry Venable, 18, a 6 foot 4 junior at Booker T. Washington High School in Staunton, Va, crossed 1,000 career points with 23 in a win over Johnson Williams. He stands at 1,019 and trails record holder James Robinson, who set the mark at 1,340 in 1962. Venable has 226 points in eight games this season and a 28.3 point average.

Staunton Booker T. Washington High School Jerry Venable Johnson- Williams High School Beveryville James Robinson Booker T. Washington Venable

Falcons Invasion Of Atlanta Meets Tech Coach Dodd Calmly

Georgia Tech coach Bobby Dodd says pro football in Atlanta will not hurt college football. He notes strong local support, high ticket demand for fall games, and expects Falcons presence to boost Tech attendance. Dodd highlights Kim King and Lenny Snow returning and says pros may aid recruiting.

Atlanta Tech Bobby Dodd Ron Speer Georgia Tech Atlanta Falcons Dodd Falcons Kim King Lenny Snow King Snow Texas Tech Yellow Jackets Southeast

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