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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1966

Page

4

Orioles rally past Twins 2-0 in nightcap sweep

Lefty Billy Short reappeared after four years to toss six solid innings in his major league return, as the Baltimore Orioles shut out Minnesota 2-0 to complete a doubleheader sweep after a 4-1 opener. Frank Robinson and Sam Bowens homered in the first game. Bowens drove in the other run in the nightcap with a Bowens double and Brooks Robinson single.

Baltimore Billy Short Baltimore Orioles Minnesota Orioles Frank Robinson Sam Bowens Brooks Robinson Bowens Rochester Short New York Yankees Jim Merritt Merritt Rien Rollins Rollins Tony Oliva Luis Aparicio Rich Robins Versalles Aparicioss Powell Oliva Frobinsn Killebrew Brobinsn Kosco Ib Bowens If Allison If Djohnson Uniaendref Blair Et Zimeman Kaat Barbero Ballen Fisher Cimino Mincher Aparicio Blair F.robinson Annes Barber Allison Versailles Rosco Rawsons Diohnson Zbagog Allison Juan Nixon Etchebra Zimrman Siebler E—Rollins O.johnson Sb—Uhlaender

Chisox Edge Red Sox 2-1 in 13 Innings

Chicago wins 2-1 over Boston after Gary Peters scores on a passed ball in the 13th. John Romano started the inning with an infield hit, Peters runners, Don Buford sac, and Peters came home as Mike Ryan failed to handle the pitch. Bob Locker closed the win for Chicago.

Chicago Gary Peters Boston Mike Ryan Chicago White Sox Red Sox John Romano Lee Stange Peters Don Buford Ryan White Sox Bob Locker Darrell Brandon Smoky Burgess al Weis Tommy Agee John Wyatt Agee John Buzhardt George Thomas Lee Elia George Smith Buzhardt Burgess

Bowling Results at Riverside Lanes and Mills Meet

Riverside Lanes hosted a bowling meet featuring Ganville Knitting Mills Leftovers and Dan River Mills with top finishers 3-McGee 159 and 2-Franklin 207. Loaders O-Hutchins 120 and 1-Mangrum 236 led in data processing while 3-McCullum 212 and O-Reynolds 179 posted solid scores.

Riverside Lanes Ganville Knitting Mills Gwinn Shippers O—Emith McGee O—Hutchins Dan River Mills No Franklin 207

Bill White Sparks Phillies To 7-0 Victory Over Cubs

Bill White homered to left field, singled in a run and scored twice as Philadelphia blanked Chicago 7-0 behind Larry Jackson. The Phils ran their win streak to four, tagging Bill Faul for two runs in the second and three more in the fourth. Dalrymple added two RBIs with singles in the second and fourth.

Philadelphia Bill White Chicago Larry Jackson Phillies Jackson Lee Thomas Billy Williams John Boccabella Randy Hundley Phils Bill Faul White Clay Dalrymple

Tigers Triumph in First Game of Doubleheader over Athletics

Gates Brown drove in three runs with a sacrifice fly and a bases loaded single to power the Detroit Tigers to an 8-5 win over Kansas City in the opener of a two night doubleheader. Denny McLain earned his 12th victory with help from Larry Sherry. Phil Roof hit a three run homer for KC while Willie Horton left with illness after a two run knock in the first. Kaline added a 14th homer as Detroit pulled away with two runs in the third and Brown added two in the seventh.

Detroit Gates Brown Detroit Tigers Kansas Cup Denny McLain Larry Sherry Phil Roof Kansas City Tigers Jake Wood al Kaline Jim Northrup Willie Horton Horton Kaline A’s Ed Charles Brown Cmoneris Ss Mauliffa Ss Gosger Cf Wood iRepoz Treewski Hershbgr Stahl If Kaline Cf Charles Northrop Rf Ogreen Whorton If Roof c Gbrown Ff Statford Freehanc Cater Ph Wert Dickson McLain Sherry Grilli Nossek Sanders D.green Hr—Ranof Sb—Mcauliffe G.brown

Irish Sweepstakes field promises drama at Dublin racecourse

Twenty four horses race in the fifth Irish Sweeps with seven American owned entries to challenge England's Charlottown. Bookmakers favor Lady Zia Wernher's mare to win the English Derby at 1-2, worth about 144 thousand dollars for the 11 1/2 mile event. Payouts for the Irish Sweeps hinge on the race results.

Dublin Ireland England Charlottown Lady Zia Wernher

Wright and Spuzich Lead US Women's Open Tie

Mickey Wright and Sandra Spuzich shared the 36 hole lead at the United States Women's Open Golf Tournament with five over par 149. Spuzich shot 74 after a 75 opening, Wright had a 71 and 78 in two rounds. Carol Mann and Cliff Creed were 151, with Joyce Kazmierski among others at 152.

Jerry Liska Associated Press Minneapolis Mickey Wright Sandra Spuzich Indianapolis Hazeltine National Golf Club Miss Spuzich Miss Wright Carol Mann Clifford Ann Creed Miss Mann Miss Creed Joyce Kazmierski Michigan State Mary Mills Sharon Miller Peggy Wilson Miss Mills Marilynn Smith Hazeltine Wright Mickey Ker Plunk Sainneapolis Minn Max—Deno Jes Ickey Wright Ann Cont Clifford Os Mary Ann Creed Teres Haren Miller Gy Wilson Ruth Jessen Kathy Whitworth Sandra Haynies Althea Gison Darben Elastase Shelley Ham Dudy Tarluemke Donna Gilliam Joan Prentice Stee Betwee Dens Oana Caponi Beer Nees Eter Betsy Cullen David Wells Eens Judy Kimball xRoberta Albers Teene Nee fAarilyn_ Smith Eae Bee Candy Phillips Eae Weenseee Paul Dye Seeeaneeee Susie Maxwell Seeeeteeee Idan Ferraris Riley Louise Suggs Angis Palmer Cynthia Sullivan Mary Lena Faulk Robbye King Wees Renee Powell Muirfield Scotland Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus Peter Thomson Australia Matt McBride University of Hlingis Gullane McBride Edinburgh

Perry adds sidearm bite to Giants pitching punch

San Francisco star Gaylord Perry rebounded from a troubled 1972 season to post an 11-1 record with a 2.23 ERA, teaming with Juan Marichal to form a potent one two punch for the Giants. Perry explains the risks and recovery from injuries that included a sprained ankle and calcium deposits in his feet, plus his new sidearm delivery that has baffled batters.

SAN Francisco San Francisco Giants Gaylord Perry Juan Marichal Perry New York Mets Jansen Larry Phoenix Scottsdale

Rookie Woody Fryman Hurls One-Hitter For 12-0 Win

Rookie pitcher Woody Fryman spun a one hitter as the Pittsburgh Pirates routed the New York Mets 12 0 Fryman walked only one batter in the first inning and retired the remaining 26 Mets in order to lift Pittsburgh to its sixth straight victory Mazeroski Pagan and Stargell led the offense with multiple hits and homers in an 18 hit barrage The win improved Fryman to 6 3 on the season and extended Pittsburghs streak while Jose Pagan and Bill Mazeroski drove in seven runs combined with two homers and a double by Pagan and a Mazeroski homer in the seventh as the Pirates careered past New York.

NEW York Woody Fryman Ron Hunt Pittsburgh Pirates New York Mets Fryman Hunt Gene Alley Pirates Jose Pagan Bill Mazeroski Willie Stargell Donn Ciendenon Pagan Mazeroski Pittsburgh E—Hepler Loe Ciendenon Plaaan R—Pagan Stargel Gisneenen Rereeso Bryman Cleveland Sam McDowell Cleveland Indiana California McDowell Rocky Colavito Dean Chance Calavito Jim Landis Leon Wagner Pedro Gonzalez Chance Jose Cardenal Angel Rick Reichardt Gary i Bell Jadd Sam McDowell Abrhbi Rhbt Cardenal Cf Landis of Oo Knoop Ib Wagner Fregost Hinton Adcock Salmon Reichardt If Whitfield Warner Colavito Schaal Alvis jSalmong cc Gonzalez Crandall Dchance Mdowell Malone Rodgers E—Fregosi Hr—Colavita Sb—Hinton S—Salmon McGlothlin Rodgers dSinareatt Fs Y McDowell

Yankees Win Slugfest Over Senators 8-6

New York baseball team tops Washington 8-6 as Mickey Mantle belts his fifth homer in four games and Joe Pepitone adds his 15th of the season. Early extra-base hits and key miscues fuel the Yankees’ victory despite late Senators pressure. Mantle and Pepitone powered a multi-hit attack while Elston Howard and Hector Lopez also supplied drives.

Washington Mickey Mantle Joe Pepitone New York Yankees Washington Senators Senators Fred Talbot Don Lock Ken McMutllen Paul Casanova Steve Hamilton Pete Ramos Talbot Yankees Phil Ortega Mantte Elston Howard Hector Lopez Dick Schofield New York White Richrasa Valentine Sh Casanova cc Rames Brinkmin Ortega Kirkland Phay Bosman Hams E—Tresh Casanova Brinkman Los Kina E.howard Harrelson F.howard Schofield H.jerez Tresh Hr— Mantle Pepitone McMullen Hamilton Ramos Reys

Reds Outlast Astros in 12 Frames

Houston edged Cincinnati 2-1 in 12 innings as Bob Lillis doubled home Bob Aspromonte for the decisive run after Aspromonte and Pinson sparked the rally. Cuellar pitched seven hitless innings for Houston and Maloney allowed three hits before the eighth.

Houston Bob Lillis Bob Aspromonte Cincinnati Lillis Aspromonte Claude Raymond Billy McCool Reds Mike Cuellar Leo Cardenas Jim Coker Cuellar Don Pavletich Jim Maloney Coker Rusty Stauby Maloney Sonny Jackson Abbi Ab Pi Harper Sooo Maye Rose Raymond Pinson Stackson Oo Pérez Wynn O Johnson Staub Avletich Harrison Helms Cardenas Asormote Simpson Nicholson Nottebart McCool Baso Maloney Ff Nottebart Cuellar Ween Brand

A's Purchase One Pitcher Recall One From Farm Club

Kansas City Athletics announce the purchase of Wes Stock a 32 year old relief hurler from Vancouver of the Pacific Coast League and recall of Jim Nash from Mobile. Stock replaces Ron Stone who is being sent to Rochester. Ralph Terry placed on the disabled list with a sprained ankle. Nash brings a 7 4 record with 129 strikeouts in 108 innings.

Kansas City Kansas City Athletics Wes Stock Vancouver Stock A’s Ron Stone Rochester Ralph Terry Jim Nash Mobile Southern Association Nash

Terrell Named WBA Heavyweight Champion in Ratings

In Dallas on Friday Ernie Terrell was named heavyweight champion by the World Boxing Association with Cassius Clay listed as No 1 contender. The WBA headquarters is in Dallas. Kim Sun Soo of South Korea was named Boxer of the Month after dethroning Italy’s Nino Genvenuti to win the junior middleweight title.

Dallas Tex Ernie Terrell World Boxing Association Cassius Clay Clay Association South Korea Kim Kim Soo Nino Genvenuti Italy

Foster Pitches Fresca To 1 0 Connie Mack Win

John Foster hurled Fresca to a 1-0 victory last night at Market Garden Field over Old Boston in a Connie Mack League game. Foster gave up two singles, struck out nine, and walked one. Jefferson went 3 for 3 and scored the only run. Jennings took the loss despite five strikeouts.

John Foster Fresca Market Garden Field Old Boston Connie Mack Foster Jennings Jefferson Jennings and Thrope Foster and Watson

Ground breaking held for $11 million Inglewood stadium

In Inglewood California AP reports groundbreaking ceremonies Friday for a stadium costing 11 million dollars. The event ends speculation about financing and the involvement of wealthy Jack Kent Cooke and his proposed professional basketball and hockey teams.

Inglewood Calif Jack Kent Cocke

Lee Roy Yarbrough Captures Daytona Pole in Firecracker 400

Lee Roy Yarbrough led qualifying at Daytona International Speedway with an average speed of 178.660 mph in a 1966 Dodge Charger, topping a field of nine record-setters for the July 4 Firecracker 400. Trailing him were notable drivers including Pete Petty and Sam Quagg, with speeds ranging from the 170s to upper 170s in various 1964–1966 cars.

Daytona Beach Fla Daytona International Speedway Lee Roy Yarbrough Columbia S.C Dave Dieringer Dieringer Yarbrough Pean Petty Randleman M.C Plymouth Curtis Turner Mrtates N.C Chevelle Jim Hurtubise Nonawanda Nly Don White Keokuk Iowa Dodge Charger Mario Andretti iHizareth Dodge Charter Buddy Baker Charlotte Dodge Earl Balmers Lords Knobs Ind H. David Betcon Spartanburg Sky

Nicklaus laments rough at Muirfield Open prep

Sam McDowell shines in 5-0 Cleveland win over California. McDowell fans 13 for his first complete game since May 1 as Rocky Colavito drives in four, including a 15th homer. Chance takes the loss. McDowell racks 108 strikeouts on the season.

Thompson-Arthur Routs in Bronco League Report

Fragmentary roster notes from BRONCO LEAGUE at 41 Recreation Center show Thompson-Arthur 22 with NS 41-1279 Pepsi-Cola. Named players include Jack White, Dillion, Clay, M. Con ser, Pritchett, Clarke Electric, J. W. Daniel, Jesswith, Hundley, Scolpini, Reynolds, Walker, and Shelfan, with scattered numbers and affiliations, but full results are not clear.

Bronco League Recreation Center Thompson-Arthur Pepsi-Cola Jack White Dillion Clay M. Conser Pritchett Clarke Electric J. W. Daniel Jesswith Hundley Scolpini Reynolds Walker W. Shelfan

Thompson Ready-Mix and Rivermen win varied softball results

In Riverside Field play Thompson Ready-Mix and Grapette lead innings with mixed scores. At Ab Ballou Park Rivermen and West End post several runs as Williams, Parsons, Wolford, Foster contribute. Other matchups include Main St Meth, Moseley Wem, Northview, Woodlawn, Stonewall Jackson, and Belk Leggett with multiple pairings featuring Reffineger, Richardson, Ballard, Bailey, and Thompson among listed players.

Ab Ballou Park Teres West End Williams Parsons Wolford Foster

Chairman of Clay's Draft Board Upset By Delay On Status

Louisville report says Cassius Clay's draft board chairmen express frustration over delays in determining the heavyweight champion's military status. Clay seeks conscientious objector reclassification. Justice Department has investigated his Black Muslims affiliation since May.

Clay Louisville Cassius Clay Justice Department J. Allen Sherman Army

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