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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1966

Page

4

Giants Hammer Phillies 8-1 as Marichal Wins 15th

Willie Mays and Jim Hart homered for the San Francisco Giants who beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-1. Juan Marichal allowed five hits and struck out nine to earn his 15th win, with Mays adding career homer 526 and Hart also belting his 21st of the season. The victory, paired with Chicago’s win, moves the Giants back into first place in the league standings.

Philadelphia Willie Mays Jim Hart Juan Marichal San Francisco Giants Philadelphia Phillies Mays Jimmy Foxx Hart Chicago Pittsburgh Giants Pirates Marichal Jim Bunning Phillies Bunning Willie McCovey Len Gabrielson Tom Haller Darold Knowles

Houston rider wins second race in Nordic Cup chase

Hankok Norway AP report says Ernest Fay of Houston Texas surged from behind Friday to win the second race as part of his bid for a sixth Scandinavian Gold Cup title.

Hankok Norway Ernest Fay Houston Tex

Account of Wee Ewe Wee Eee 780000001 2470000

A financial note records figures including 780,000,001 and 2,470,000.00 alongside a total of 56,773.28 dollars. The snippet lists monetary values without context, implying a ledger or accounting entry tied to unspecified entities.

Weekend MLB Schedule Sparks Wide Card Matchups

Saturday games feature multiple American and National League showdowns. Notable lineups include Los Angeles led by Sultan at New York with Ribani on the mound, San Francisco visiting Philadelphia with Kherbel, and Chicago at Pittsburgh. Other games include Houston at Atlanta, St Louis at Cincinnati, Boston at California, and New York at Kansas City.

Los Angeles Sultan New York Ribani San Francisco Kherbel Philadelphia Buh Chicago Hands Pittsburgh Houston Farrell Atlanta John 500 St. Louis Jackson Cincinnati O'Toole Boston Brandon California Brunet Peterson Kansas City Lindblad Washington Segal Minnesota Boswell Creyveland McDowell Lamabe Lattimore CcNally Detroit McLain Pittsburgh Tacne

A's Rally Past Yankees 5-4 in KC Thriller

Danny Cater delivered a two run double in the eighth inning lifting Kansas City to a 5-4 win over the New York Yankees. Cater also drove in a run earlier with a sacrifice fly as the A's erased a lead by Roy White and Clete Boyer. Mel Stottlemyre took the loss despite holding KC to one hit from the third through the seventh. Ken Sanders earned the win to improve to 4-7.

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Chisox Rally For 4-2 Win Over Indians

Chicago White Sox rally to beat Cleveland 4-2 as Tom McCraw delivers the go ahead in the seventh inning. John Romano started the frame with a homer to tie the game at 2-2. Bruce Howard earned his fourth win after settling in after the opening three innings.

Chicago Tom McCraw Chicago White Sox Cleveland Indians John Romano White Sox Fiopd Robinson Jerry Adair McCraw Ken Berry Bruce Howard Cleveland Pedro Gonalzez Sox Robinson Chuck Hinton Howard Hinton QI Whitfield Gonzalez Siebert Adair Bhaoward Ray E—déuford Romana Clevelan B.howard

Dick Stuart Pinch Single Delivers Dodgers 4-3 Victory

Dick Stuart delivered a pinch single in the 11th inning to plate Ron Fairly and lift the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-3 win over the New York Mets. Fairly walked and moved to third on Jim Lefebvre’s double before Stuart’s hit off Jack Hamilton. Roseboro homered for the Dodgers. the Mets tied in the eighth and had led early after a 2-0 start.

NEW York Dick Stuart Ron Fairly Los Angeles Dodgers New York Mets Stuart Dodgers Mets Jack Hamilton Fairly Jim Lefebvre Larry Elliott Cleon Jones Ken Boyer John Roseboro Hunt Elliot Los Angeles Wills Hiller Wdavis Lunlow Liochnson Roseboro Crones Cf Tdavis Stephnsn Parker Sayer McMillin Lefebvre Krannool Kennedy Grete Barbieri Bressoud Miller Fisher Drysdale Gardner Perroski Swoboda Regan Hamilton Biaylor J Oliver Hr—Rosetova Jarodontss Reser SO Drysdale Essen Laene Fisher Bees

Hodges Criticizes All-Star Handling Over Richert

Washington manager Gil Hodges voiced upset over Pete Richert being warmed up repeatedly during the All-Star game. Richert, named probable starter for the Washington vs Minnesota series, felt arm pain and may not pitch again soon, while Hodges criticized Minnesota manager Sam Mele for overusing his starter. The NL won 2-1 in 10 innings.

Washington Gil Hodges Pete Richert Richert Washingtton Minnesota Twins Minneapolis Hodges Pete California Washington Star Merrell Whittlesey Sam Mele Whittlesey Minnesota Ifal Naragan Melp Herman Franks San Francisco National Leagun Walter Alston Giants Juan Marichal Gaylord Perry Perry Phillies Franks Alston Los Angeles

Pirates Sell Standing Room Only Tickets Sunday

The Pittsburgh Pirates, leading the National League by two percentage points, announced Friday the sale of standing room only tickets for Sunday's doubleheader with San Francisco. It marks the first standing room sale for the Pirates since the 1960 World Series.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirates San Francisco Pirates

Robin Roberts Leads Cubs Past Pirates 5-4 in Pittsburgh

Robin Roberts pitched the Cubs to a 5-4 win over the Pirates in Pittsburgh, boosting Chicago while dropping Pittsburgh to second in the pennant race. Santo drove in four, including a first inning homer, as the Cubs built a lead before San Francisco moved ahead with a later victory.

Robin Roberts Cubs Pirates Bucs Pittsburgh Chicago Roberts Houston Ron Santo Pirate Giants Philadelphia San Francisco Santo Adolfo Phillips Billy Williams Jose Pagan Jim Pagdaroni Pagliaroni

Luke Owens Fails Physical At Cardinals Camp

Luke Owens, 30, defensive tackle and 1963 team MVP, failed a physical due to possible heart trouble. He reported doctors disliked a cardiograph reading and planned to enter Barnes Hospital in St. Louis when a bed opens. If LT has heart issues, Owens warned, football could be over for him.

Lake Forest St. Louis Cardinals Luke Owens Owens Barnes Hospital St. Louis

Rookies At Jets Train in Camp Don Pads Friday

Rookies seeking jobs with the New York Jets of the American Football League downed pads Friday for the first time. They learned four plays, two running formations before lunch and two passing plays later in the day. Emerson Boozer and Allen Smith were standout runners among newcomers. Peter Sammons and Bill Starr were the best receivers. Jim Turner, the kicking specialist, attempted to claim the No. 3 quarterback spot and did passing drills.

Poughkeepsie Theew York Tets American Football League Emerson Boozer Maryland State Allen Smith Findlay Ohio Peter Sammons Texas Bill Starr Hofstra Jim Turner

Lions Sign Lucky Detroit Cap and Begin Scrimmage

Mike Tuc ci, a five year NFL veteran, signed his 1956 contract with the Detroit Lions on Friday. The Lions announced the first scrimmage of the year will be here Saturday as Rockies and other veterans have been practicing all week and the remaining vets report Monday.

LIONS Detroit Mike Tucci Detroit Lions

Cepeda Paces 9-2 Victory By Cardinals Over Reds

Orlando Cepeda blasted two homers driving the St. Louis Cardinals to a 9-2 win over Cincinnati. Cepeda added a run when he homered with a man aboard in the fifth and was ejected in the seventh after arguing at first base. Ray Washburn earned the victory to improve to 7-4 as Cincinnati starter Sammy Ellis took the loss. Curt Flood had four hits for St. Louis, which totaled 15 hits off five Reds pitchers.

Cincinnati Orlando Cepeda St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Reds Cardinals Curt Flood Cepeda St. Louis Sammy Ellis Ellis Mike Shannon Paul Pryor Ray Washburn Hal Woodeshick T. Louis Cincinnati Bihbi Abi Abi Abi Harper Rose McArver Pinson Coleman Francona Perez Shannon Shamsky Smith Coker Maxvill Edwards Javier Pavletich Tona Washbrn Djohnson D.johnson Maxgill St Louss Los St.Louis Sb—Harper Flood Washburn Vioodeschick Ellis Baldschun Nuxhal Sive Davidson Queen

Pepitone Enjoying Best Year With Yankees

Yankee slugger Joe Pepitone, 25, says manager Ralph Houk revived his season and marriage helped. He hit his 20th homer this week, leads New York with 49 runs and 44 RBI, batting .298 as he eyes a 38-homer pace. Pepitone credits coach Wally Moses and wife Diana for support.

Jew van Valkenburg Associated Press Kansas City (Ap Ralph Houk Joe Pepitone New York Yankees Houk Pepitone Yanks Kansas City Athletics Bobby Richardson Joe Leagun Hank Slis A’s Wally Moses Diana

Earl Wilson Lifts Tigers In 13th Inning 8-5 Win

Earl Wilson delivered a three run pinch hit homer in the 13th inning to cap Detroit's 8-5 win over Baltimore. Don Wert tied it in the ninth with a two-out two run single as Gates Brown and Wert supplied late offense. Monbouguette earned the win in relief, Miller took the loss after an extended pregame.

Detroit Earl Wilson Baltimore Wilson Jim Northrup Bill Freehan Bill Monbouguette Stu Miller Don Wert Sers Willie Horton Eddie Fisher Gates Brown Wert Dave Johnson Boog Powell Orioles Powell Johnson al Kaline Kaline Northrup Andy Etchebarren Brooks Robinson Detroit Baltimor Brobinsn Kaline Cf Blair Cf Stanley Dinkason Whorton Penn Podres Oda Brown Lita Monbauer Winnin Lallimore Baltimore Getroit B.robinson G.bro Lum

Mincher's eighth inning hit wins for Twins over Washington

Don Mincher lined a run scoring single in the eighth to lift Minnesota to a 5-4 victory over the Washington Senators. Harmon Killebrew and Earl Battey had keyed a 4-3 tie earlier, while Ken McMullen homered for Washington in the seventh.

Minneapolis-St. Paul Don Mincher Minnesota Vitory Washington Sarmon Killebrew Earl Battey Mincher Killebrew Senators Ken McMullen Twins Tony Oliva Paul Casanova Harmon Killebrew

Bunning Welcomes Twins as Family Reaches New Crest

Fort Thomas Kentucky pitcher Jim Bunning and wife Mary welcomed twins a boy and a girl Friday morning expanding the Bunning brood to nine children already including another set of twins. The boy weighed four pounds thirteen ounces and the girl seven pounds four ounces. The Bunings’ home is in Fort Thomas.

Fort Thomas Jim Bunning Philadelphia Phillies Mary Bunning Bunnings Newwins FortThomas

Gilchrist Sets Canadian 200 Yard Individual Medley Record

Ocean Falls swimmer Sandy Gilchrist established a Canadian record in the 200 yard individual medley with a time of 2 minutes 22 seconds at a Hamilton event. The performance highlighted Canada's depth in sprint and mid distance events as swimmers compete for national honors.

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Swift Resting Comfortably in Detroit Hospital

Detroit Tigers acting manager Bob Swift, stricken Thursday with a stomach infection, is resting comfortably at Henry Ford Hospital. Tests and examinations continue and he will stay in the hospital for an indefinite period. Coach Frank Skafi, named to replace Swift, plans no change in Swift s absence.

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Shula Releases Four Rookies Friday for Colts

Baltimore Colts head coach Don Shula cut four more rookies on Friday. Quarterback Jim Lipscomb from Hampden-Sydney, linebacker Phil Branson from South Carolina, defensive halfback Mel Traylor from Morris Brown, and offensive lineman Curtis Crockett from Clark College were listed as free agents. This brings total cuts to eight after early workouts for rookies. veterans and remaining rookies will report Sunday.

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