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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1965

Page

4

Cards Even Par 72 Tuesday For One Stroke Lead

J P Leigh III of Portsmouth opened the State Junior Golf Tournament with an even par 72 at Hermitage Country Club, taking a one stroke lead. Norfolk’s Jay Jennison and Richmond’s Lanny Wadkins were one behind after 18 holes, with other local youths chasing in the 36 hole event. The four low scorers after Wednesday’s final round will advance to the National Jaycee Tournament in Houston.

Richmond J. P. Leigh III Portsmouth Ethelwood Hermitage Country Club Junior Chamber of Commerce Leigh Churchland High School Jay Jennison Norfolk Lanny Wadkins Jennison Wadkins Billy Judy Clarksville David Harper Farmville Archie McDowell Virginia Beach Danville Bob Feldman Rick Bendall Steve Tucker Ricky Mitchell Houston Tex

Jim Jamison Leads Qualifiers In Trans Mississippi Amateur

Jim Jamison of Moline Illinois carded a two under par 68 to top Tuesday's concluding qualifying round for the 57th Trans Mississippi Amateur Golf Tour at Kansas City Country Club. His 36-hole total of 140 even par places him ahead over a field that includes Jim Rheim Jeader Jim Hardy Rod Horn and Tom Watson as match play commences midweek at the 6,635 yard par-70 course.

Kansas City Jim Jamison Moline Jamison Kansas City Country Club Jim Rheim Chula Vista Calif Jeader Jim Hardy Hutchinson Kan Rod Horn Tom Watson

Noble Victory leads nine 3-year-old trotters at Roosevelt

Westbury New York based K D Owens Noble Victory dominates a nine horse field for the July 22 renewal of the United States Harness Writers Trot at Roosevelt Raceway. The colt has won 20 of 21 career starts and is the standout in the field.

Westbury N. Y K. D. Owen Noble Roosevelt Raceway

Dixie Carnival Rescheduled After Death of Dixie Leader

The Dixie Carnival is postponed to Thursday July 29 after the death of O. J. Hanks, longtime Dixie Baseball president and founder known as the Father of Dixie Baseball in Danville. Festivities start at 5 30 with an 8 30 talent show, queen selections, and a 10 p.m. Ford drawing, as leagues prepare for State and District tournaments starting Friday.

Dixie Youth Dixie Boys Dixie O. J. Hanks Hanks Dixie Baseball Danville Dixie Organization DixieBoys Hattisburg Field Recreation Center Ford

Chargers Agree To 10 Year Lease On New Stadium

San Diego Chargers announce a 10 year lease deal with the city for a proposed multipurpose stadium. Barron Hilton says the team will pay 10 percent of gross admissions, the city two thirds of net concession and parking, and the Chargers one third. The Chargers will cover lighting costs for night games and plan to stay in San Diego even if the stadium is built. Voters will decide at the September 21 election.

SAN Diego San Diego Chargers Barron Hillon Chargers Hilton

All Star Game Opening Ball Thrown by Tribune Editor

Charlie Johnson executive sports editor of the Minneapolis Tribune threw out the first ball at Tuesday's All Star baseball game in Minneapolis St Paul. Johnson, a veteran sports writer, helped secure big league baseball for the Twin City area.

Minneapolis ST. Paul Charlie Johnson Minneapolis Tribune Johnson Twin City

Ramon Sota Shoots 11 Under Par For French Open Lead

Ramon Sota of Spain fired an 11 under par 62 to take a 36 hole lead at the French Open with a 131 total. Cobie Legrange of South Africa is one stroke back at 132, while Peter Thomson and John Hayes are tied for third at 136. Sota's 62 included a rare double eagle on the 16th hole.

Harvey Hudson Associated Press PARIS Ramon Sota Spain Sota Augusta Cobie Legrange South Africa Peter Thomson Australia John Hayes Saint Nom la Breteche Aubrey Boomer St. Cloud Sebastian Miguel Miguel James Miller Garrison SHAPE Sam Applebaum Los Angeles USC Lee Frankel Cedar Rapids Iowa Frankfurt Leland Knight West Berlin Anthony Amaral Barrington,r.l William F. Castleman, Jr White Sulphur Springs W. Va Monte Carlo

Marichal Wins Arch Ward Award Over Mays in All Star Ballot

Juan Marichal of the San Francisco Giants edged Willie Mays 46-45 in the Arch Ward memorial MVP voting after a brief start in Tuesday's All Star game. Mays opened with a homer and scored the decisive run in the seventh as other votes listed Dick McAuliffe, Bob Gibson, Harmon Killebrew, Joe Torre, and Willie Stargell among the top finishers.

Minneapolis-St. Paul Lp Juan Marichal San Francisco Giants Willie Mays Arch Ward Marichal Vic Davalillo Cleveland Mays Dick McAuliffe Detroit Bob Gibson St. Louis Harmon Killebrew Minnesota Joe Torre Milwaukee Willie Stargell Pittsburgh

Tor To Return To St. Louis Hawks This Season

Veteran center Gene Tornohlen, a 6 foot 9 inch former Tennessee standout who retired from the NBA in 1964, will rejoin the St. Louis Hawks for the upcoming season after contacting Hawks president Ben Kerner about a rehiring. He played 49 games for the Hawks in 1963-64.

HAWKS ST. Louis Gene Tornohlen National Basketball Association St. Louis Hawks University of Tennessee Ilawks Ben Kerner Tormohten

Eight seeded players win in National Clay Court tourney

In Chicago eight top seeds advanced to the second round as the National Clay Court Tennis Championships continued. Davis Cup captain George MacCall watched, with results shaping the U S team to meet Mexico in Dallas starting July 31. Nancy Richey topped Mimi Henreid and Cliff Richey won, pairing with sister Nancy to hold Western Open titles.

Chicago George MacCall Mexico Dallas Nancy Richey Miss Richey Mimi Henreid Paul Henreid Cliff Richey Milwaukee Miss Henreid Brother Cliff Sherwood Stewart Baytown Tex Dennis Ralston

Benvenuti Manager Pushes Benvenuti Giardello Title Bout

Benvenuti’s manager Bruno Amaduzzi travels to the United States to urge the WBA to order middleweight champion Giardello to defend against Benvenuti. If the WBA refuses, Amaduzzi plans to seek a three month title term or stripping Giardello. He aims to meet American promoters during the U S trip.

Bologna Italy Nino Benvenuti United States World Boxing Association Joey Giardello Benvenuti Bruno Amaduzzi Milan Amaduzzi WBA Las Vegas Giardello Bonvenuti

Eight National AAU Champions Picked On Squad

The Amateur Athletic Union selected 18 athletes to compete in Jamaica for the Third Independence Day meet directed by Herb McKenley. Male champions include Jim Ryan, Adolph Plummer, George Anderson, and Ralph Boston. female champions include Wyomia Tyus and Edith McGuire with Willye White and Cherrie Sherrard.

New York Amateur Athletic Union Jamaica Herb McKenley Jim Ryan Wichita Adolph Plummer Los Angeles George Anderson Philadelphia Ralph Boston Nashville Wyomin Tyus Edith MelGuire Willye White Cherrie Sherrard Oakland Calif Norma Harris Chicago Fred Best Somerset Jay Luck New Haven

Bowling Results From Riverside Lanes Night Scores

Virginia Duck Pin League Richmond Oi 3-0 D Bennett 13 Tudor Ie 1R Scruggs 168 Brentwood Amoaca 3- C Gallagher 125 Batlou Park Gulf 1-P Farthing 132 Summertime Girls League Char-Colette 4- High 191 Brisk Inc OJ Franklin 1) Undecided 3-D Childress 624 Nurses 1-E McCraw 159 Ky Fried Chicken 4-Judy Boultner pn Hilltop Essa G-S Kellis 189 Southland Ins 3-G Cabiness 185 WDA 1-G Stowe Domestic Engineers Brown Tile Co 4M Linkous 374 Switchovers 6-J House 146 Half & Half 4-C Barker 18 L & M O-C Sparks 155 Distrags is Horsley 176 bye

Riverside Lanes Virginia Richmond Oi D. Bennett Tudor Ie Scruggs

Upset Victory and Roman Sir dead heat in Curate Purse

The Curate Purse at Aqueduct saw Upset Victory and Roman Sir finish in a dead heat for first with Limone five lengths back. Upset Victory paid 2.60 2.80 2.40, Roman Sir 2.80 2.80 2.20, Limone 3.20. Nellie D. led all the way to win the Molly McCarthy turf handicap at Delaware Park by 34 lengths, with Eiffel second and Garlandeer taking third after a stretch duel. Frequent odds listed for Gallant Lnd, Garlowind, Turkish Fight, Nancy Anne, Proven Mix, and others across multiple Midwest and East Coast meets.

Associated Press Roman Sir Aqueduct Victory High Tide Stable Braulio Baeza Ada L. Rice Manuel Yecaza Limone Nellie D Molly McCarthy Delaware Park Eiffel James Johnson Gallant Garlandeer Monmouth Park Sam Bouletmis Margarethen Nancy Anne Chester Rockingham Park Proven Mix Tommy Sisum Lovely Wanna Arlington Park Fleeting Bubbles Regal Nell Robert Nono Lovely Hanna Leeting Bubbles

Softball Results From Local League Standings

The article lists local softball results with teams including Dot's Grocery Southern Life Atlantic West End Field Piney Forest Fairview NJ and others. It notes players and pairings among teams, with scattered scores and a few line items from different fields and waivers. Cleveland Browns waived six rookies after two days at summer camp in Berea Ohio.

West End Piney Forest Fairview Co C. Scott BL Short Vv. Beggerty Austin Waivers Cleveland Cleveland Browns Browns Hiram Ohio Richard Brindley Larry Pugh Stan Morgan Ron Renald Paul Rodman George Shaffer

Eagles Sign Baker Philadelphia

Sam Baker, the kicker who connected on 46 field goals, joins the Philadelphia Eagles in a move announced by AP. The deal adds veteran scoring capability to the special teams unit as the team reshapes its kicking depth.

Eagles Baker Philadelphia Sam Baker

Leafs Win 9 2 Over South Boston in Stan Musial Game

The Danville Leafs defeated South Boston 9-2 at Market Garden led by Burgin Beale who pitched a complete game with 11 strikeouts and five hits allowed. Jack Bryant went 3 for 3 with a double and two singles, Parham had two singles, and Frank Fulton hit a solo homer in the fourth. Each team scored in early innings before Danville pulled away.

Danville Leafs Burgin Beale South Boston Market Garden Beale Parham Jack Bryant Leafs M. H. Herndon Frank Fulton Dan Chandler Hughes Hatcher Cattrell Edmonds Harris

Americans Win Matches in Swiss Tennis Tourney

In Gstaad, Roger Werksman and Marie Habicht won their second round matches while Bill Hoogs was upset. Tacchini defeated Bungert, Watanabe beat Ulrich, and Mulligan Pietrangeli Newcombe Bueno Baylon Durr advanced in the men’s and women’s draws.

Gstaad Switzerland Roger Werksman Los Angeles Marie Habbicht Newark Bill Hoogs Berkeley Calif Sergio Tacchini Italy Wilhelm Bungert Germany Japan Koji Watanabe Torben Ulrich Denmark Werksman Michel Buding France Miss Habicht Carol Sheriff Australia Hoogs Christian Kubnke Martin Mulligan John Newcombe Nicola Pietrangeli Maria Bueno Brazil Norma Barlon Argentina Francoise Durr Mulligan Bruno Schweitzer Pietrangeli Bob Carmichael Newcombe Cesare Guercilena Miss Bueno Evelyne Teras Miss Baylon

Weetman Named British Ryder Cup Captain

London reported 44 year old Harry Weetman was named non playing captain of the British Ryder Cup team. The matches with the United States are set for Birkdale October 7 to 9. Weetman has played seven Ryder Cups but is not among the top order of merit.

London Harry Weetman Professional Golfers’ Association Dai Rees Peter Ahis Max Faulkner United States Birkdale Weetman Bernard Hunt Neil Coles Peter Butler Christy O'Connor Allis Lionel Platts Jimmy Martin PGA Moor Park Jimmy Hitchcock Dave Thomas Guy Wolsteinshulme Tommy Horton GeorgeWill David Snell Faulkner Rees U.S Britain

Little League at Commonwealth Field results and names

Summary reflects fragmented OCR with players B Williams A Duquette R Dewberry R Grubb and teams including Morotock Piedmont Chiton and Crazy Thi Lester. The legible portion indicates a Commonwealth Field site and minor scores or codes amid garbled text.

Commonwealth Field B. Williams A. Duquette R. Dewberry R. Grubb CAI Piedmont

Eagles Sign Star to 1965 Contract Amid Scoring Lead

The Philadelphia Eagles apologized? No. The report states the team signed its 1965 contract with a player who led the team in scoring with 36 extra points and also averaged 42.3 yards per punt. We highlight the key facts: player, scoring lead, punt average, and team.

Philadelphia Eagles Baker

Stan Poploski Tops Field At Public Links Tourney

Stan Poploski of Pittsburgh shot a 71 after a 73 to lead 64 players into match play at the 40th National Public Links Championship in North Park. His 144 total for 18 holes edged rivals by two as 154 was the cut for match play starting Wednesday, with 15 players tied at 155 for three openings.

Pittsburg Stan Poploski Pittsburgh Poplaski North Park Ewing Billy McDonald Topeka Kan Jim Masserio Alf Bailey Cedar Rapids Iowa Masserio United States Golf Association Bailey State College of Iowa Poploski National Publix Phoenix Ariz Greenbach Lowa Richard Taylor Oenix Dennis Ewing Studio City Calif Wilmette, Shoron , Whitney Sce Resey Eichstaedt Verbiae Akes Fla Pitts Shades Ill Ohio Daniel Hogan Arren Bil Farkar Jr Ciccaecseeeeness Empe Joe Reseresnaenenes Baltimore Ghio James Chroped Nae An Francisco Fran Sue Blawne Charles W. Buller Eennenneences Doraville Eb Ennence Arnold Schuesster Tacceaase Sandusky Los Angeles George Goeem Wowesesenaves Racine Wis Jacob Aneene Eeenene McKeesport Ray Uccedetti Aes Eaten Glenview Frank Piaebt Richard'’ Ee Johnson Minneapolis Denver Gow Robert. C. Petersen Minneapolis I Ale F Bingenbrink Fasen Pittsburghichard A. Johnson Englewood Faly Brooklyn N.Y Eresaneees Lavon E. Griffin Sacramento George Conwighate Saetentwene Dyersburg Tenn Mike Andoniaa Eree Teensy Pontiac Mich Steve Whitmaade An. Francisco Galen Sorensen Larlan, Lows

Palmer Nicklaus Draw Massive Crowd at Canadian Open

Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus arrived at Mississaugua club for the Canadian Open Golf Championship. A 5,000-strong crowd surrounded the first tee as Palmer autographed books and scraps. Knudson, Sifford, and Gif ford were among notable players, with Knudson predicting an 8 under par 272 to win the 72-hole event.

Toronto Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Mississaugua Club Palmer Nicklaus George Knudson Canada Mississaugua Jack Knudson

Milwaukee Group Seeks AFL Franchise With $900000 Deposit

Milwaukee businessmen led by M L Fishman send a letter guaranteeing a $900000 credit to AFL commissioner Joe Foss to attract an expansion team. Other group members include Terry Brennan and unidentified Milwaukeeans. Foss notes Milwaukee is a prime prospect as the AFL eyes expansion amid Packers’ three home games in the city.

Milwaukee Joe Foss AFL New York Foss Bernard R. Doyle Savings and Loan Association M. L. Fishman Fishman Terry Brennan Notre Dame Green Bay Packers

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