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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1966

Page

3

Ball Wins Qualifying Medal At State Amateur Tourney

Jordan Ball matched the par 72 at the Lower Cascades Friday to claim the qualifying medal in the 53rd State Amateur Golf Tournament with a 144. The Virginia Beach stockbroker surged with a two-under 34 on the back nine after a 38 front nine, earning a spot in the championship flight and setting up match play against Wayne Jackson of Hampton.

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Liston Wins By KO In Seventh Round In Stockholm

Sonny Liston, former world heavyweight champion, stopped Gerhard Zech of Germany in the seventh round in Stockholm. Liston weighed 221 pounds to Zech's 226, as about 12,000 spectators watched a scheduled 10 round bout. Liston opened the comeback with a sharp left right combo at 1:11 of the seventh, bloodied Zech, and retained a clear lead on points before delivering the knockout. The German rose at the count of 10 but fell again. Liston remained unmarked. The bout was promoted by Ingemar Johansson.

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Santana Defeats Ralston In Wimbledon Net Finals

Manuel Santana of Spain defeated Dennis Ralston of the United States 6 4 11 9 6 4 in a tight Wimbledon final to win the title and bring the championship back to Europe after 12 years. The match drew 15 000 fans as Santana showcased spin and drop shots to prevail in three sets amid near-flawless play by Ralston until late nerves.

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Groat Seeks Break In Slump With Phillies

Dick Groat admits he's in a deep slump as the Phillies shortstop. He jokes about unscrewing his head but says he is very unhappy and knows he must improve or risk being benched. Manager Gene Mauch notes Groat is frustrated by a .236 average and his missed chances to drive in runs.

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Best Personnel Ever Prothro Predicts West Win All-Star Game

UCLA coach Tom Prothro predicted the West will not lose the All-America game on July 9 in Atlanta. He highlighted star players Donny Anderson and Mike Garrett arriving early and praised linemen and backs including Francis Peay Johnny Roland Nobis and Aaron Brown. Duffy Daugherty countered with a plan for a balanced East attack as players began workouts for the 30-man squads.

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Cardinals sign two first basemen from draft

The St Louis Cardinals announced they signed Mike Steele 21 of Baldwin Park California a San Diego State College student and Robert Moone 19 of Chicago. Both were assigned to the Cardinals Sarasota Florida farm club in the Gulf Coast League.

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