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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1965

Page

12

Devlin Leads Canadian Open as Field Closes In

Bruce Devlin of Australia preserved a one over par 71 to reach 205 after three rounds at the Canadian Open. Arnold Palmer Gene Littler Jack Nicklaus Mason Rudolph trailed by two with 207 as Gary Player and Lionel Hebert chased at 209. Weather deteriorated as rain fell on the Mississauga course while Devlin admitted his third round “the worst playing of golf” he has had.

Associated Press Toronto Bruce Devlin Australia Arnold Palmer Gene Littler Las Vegas Jack Nicklaus Mason Rudolph Clarksville Tenn Palmer Nicklaus Devlin Rudolph Littler Lionel Hebert Lafayette Randy Glover Florence S.C Hebert Glover Gary Player Joe Campbell Perdido Bay Fla Charles Sifford Los Angeles Don Fairfield Palm Desert Calif Rod Funseth Spokane Wash Jack Rule Cedar Rapids Iowa Rex Baxter Jr Houston Tex Kel Nagle Mississaugua Toront Efday Billy Casper Dave Stockton AY Dolan Ole Ceeeeeeee Neces Dave Ragan A Nick Westock Garry Beck George Archer Tommy Bolt Homero Blancas Gardner Dickinson Jr al Geiberger Charles Coody Dave Marr Tom Shaw Jackie Cupitt Bill Garrett Parata Dick Crawford Boug Sanders Bob Charles Nop Rose Be , Viave Ick Lytl Bobby Nichols Bob Verwey Seeene Phil Rodgers Doug Fard Ae Peevey Bob Zimmerman Larry Ood Terry_ Dill teens Ray Botts al Johnston Fred Marti al Bessetink George Knudson Toronto Rudolph Oue Rucalph Nicklaus Ov Aannet

MacCall Chooses Six-Man U S Davis Cup Team

United States Davis Cup captain George MacCall named a six man squad for the American Zone finals in Dallas July 31 to August 2 led by Dennis Ralston with Arthur Ashe Jr. at No 2 singles. Cliff Richey was left off amid a family dispute.

Jerry Liska Associated Press Chicago United States Dennis Ralston Dallas Tex U.S George MacCall Los Angeles Mexico City MacCall Ralston Arthur Ashe Jr Richmond Mexico Rafael Osuna Antonio Palafox New Zealand Hamilton Richardson Marty Riessen Evanston Ill Clark Graebner Frank Froehling Miami Fla Cliff Richey Richey Cliff George Richey

South Africa Splits Opening Net Matches With France

In Paris the Davis Cup European Zone semifinal opened with a split as South Africa’s Cliff Drysdale defeated Pierre Darmon in five sets 7-9 6-2 6-4 4-6 6-4. Keith Diepraam lost in four sets. Saturday’s doubles is uncertain with Sunday’s reverse singles shaping the outcome.

Paris France South Africa Cliff Drysdale Pierre Darmon Keith Diepraam Czechoslovakia

Zampedro and Dokka Reach Public Links Finals

Leo Zampedro a 24 year old Warren Ohio fireman and Arne Dokka 21 year old from Norway won 36 hole semifinal matches to reach the 40th National Public Links Golf final at North Park Golf Course. Zampedro defeated Al Bailey 2 and 1 while Dokka beat Schroder to advance.

H.L. Schwartz Associated Press Pittsburgh Leo Zampedro Husky Warren Ohio Arne Dokka Norway North Park Zampedro al Bailey Cedar Rapids Iowa

Four Big Events Hit National Thoroughbred Card

Native Diver Hail to All Tom Rolfe and Miss Cavandish lead a strong eight-stakes lineup on a national program. The $162,000 Hollywood Gold Cup headlines at Hollywood Park with Native Diver seeking major payoffs after a stellar 1965 run, while Hail to All chases the Dwyer at Aqueduct and Miss Cavandish targets the New Castle at Delaware Park.

Orlo Robertson Associated Press Diver Tom Rolfe Cavandish Dela Ware Park Hollywood Park Hail To AY Dwyer Aqueduct Tam Rolfe Arlington Park Andover Rockingham Park Hazel Park California Ife Hill Rise Colorado King Trenado Ben Cohen Word Swift Ruler Miss Cavandish Molly Pitcher Monmouth Park New Castle Seeree Smart Pia Star Ampose Tenacle

Cliff Richey Reaches Semifinals In Clay Courts Bout

In Chicago, 18-year-old Cliff Richey of Dallas upset fourth seed Ron Holmberg after dropping the first two sets to reach the National Clay Courts semifinals. The match lasted 3 hours 32 minutes as Richey overcame a Davis Cup dispute with captain George MacCall over coaching. Nancy Richey advanced to the women's semis with a 6-2 6-3 win, while Stephanie de Fina defeated Nancy Reed.

Chicago Cliff Richey Richey Dallas Tex Ron Holmberg Highland Falls N.Y River Forest Club Stephanie de Fina Hollywood Fla Nancy Reed Gaithersburg de Fina Julie Heldman New York Rosemary Casals San Francisco Texas Holmberg

July 23 Proclaimed Casey Stengel Day in NYC

Mayor Robert F. Wagner announced that July 23 will be proclaimed Casey Stengel Day in New York City to honor Mets manager Casey Stengel, who turns 75 on July 30. The Mets will host a birthday party at Shea Stadium on July 25 between games of a doubleheader with the Philadelphia Phillies, the last home date before his birthday.

New York Robert F. Wagner Casey Stengel New York City New York Mets Stengel Casey Wagner Mets Shea Stadium Philadelphia Phillies

Seattle youth sets national junior 200 yard freestyle mark

Steve Krause, 15, of Cascade Swim Club Seattle broke the National Junior record in the 200 yard freestyle at an open meet in Spokane. He clocked 2 minutes 8.1 seconds, beating the old 2:11.9 record set in 1959 by Tom Lindsey of Indianapolis, after winning four events that day.

Spokane Wash Steve Krause Seattle Cascade Swim Club Krause Tom Lindsey Indianapolis

Circuit Court Upholds Butts Libel Award in Post Case

The 5th U.S. Circuit affirmed a $460,000 libel judgment for Wally Butts against Curtis Publishing over the Saturday Evening Post story on college football fixes. The majority found publication with reckless disregard for falsity, despite Curtis’ appeal. Judge Rives dissented, citing the New York Times decision.

New Orleans Wally Butts Saturday Evening Post 5Th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Curtis Publishing Co Butts University of Georgia Bear Bryant Georgia Dist Lewis R. Morgan Alabama Paul Bear) Bryant Curtis Georgia F Bryant 5Th Circuit the Post John R. Brown Houston Adrian Spears San AntLonio Richard T.rives Montgomery Ala District Court New York Times The Post Times Malace

Downing Gray Grabs Lead In Southern Amateur Meet

Pinehurst North Carolina AP Downing Gray shot 70 under sun to take a 54 hole total of 215 in the Southern Amateur Golf Championship at Pinehurst Country Club No 2course Gray 26 a Pensacola Florida life insurance agent led by one stroke over David Boyd and Charlie Smith both at 216 Boyd an Atlanta insurance broker missed the lead with a double bogey at 18 Gray tied for low amateur at Augusta Masters this year said the course has been good to me and compared Pinehurst favorably with Augusta National Several players were at 221 and 219 with defending champion Dale Morey of High Point withdrawing ill before completion of play

Pinehurst N.C Dowing Gray Gray Pensacola Fla Pinehurst Country Club David Boyd Atlanta Charlie Smith Gastonia Smith Boyd Young John Dement Meridian Miss Billy Joe Patton Morganton Jim Ward Jamestown Jack Cummings Tuscaloosa Ala Dale ‘Morey High Point Augusta U.S Augusta National John Bird Shrevesport Ward Wettlaufer Bob Watson iCharlotte

Youth Takes Over Trans Mississippi Amateur Golf Meet

Three collegians and a 24 year old Kansas City insurance man advanced to the Trans Misssissippi Amateur semifinal at the Kansas City Country Club. Jim Colbert of Kansas City faces George Boutell of Phoenix in one 36 hole semifinal and Jim Weichers of Santa Clara College take on Jim Hardy of Hutchinson in the other.

Kansas City Collegians Kansas City Insuranceman Jim Colbert George Boutell Arizona State Phoenix Ariz Jim Weichers Santa Clara College Menlo Park Calif Jim Hardy Hutchingson Kan Oklahoma State University

Brown's Trial Shifts From Sex To Money Evidence

Trial of Cleveland Browns fullback Jim Brown moves from sexual assault claims to money matters as testimony wraps for the weekend. Brenda Ayres, 18, testifies about payments and a past encounter, with cross examination focusing on alleged statements and a planned civil suit for damages.

Lou Mid Cleveland Cleveland Browns Jim Brown Brenda Ayres Irl Brown Norman S. Minor Minor Miss Ayres Paula White Paula Chhance Albert Corsi Corsi East Side

Walter Hagen in Fair Condition at St Vincent's Hospital

Walter Hagen 72 famed golfer of the Golden Twenties was reported in fair condition Friday at St Vincent's Hospital a hospital spokesman said. Hagen has been ill for some time and underwent a tracheotomy Thursday.

New York Walter Hagen St. Vincent's Hospital Hagen

Shoemaker Ailing Skips Friday Rides at Hollywood Park

Inglewood California Jockey Bill Shoemaker was excused from riding his four mounts Friday at Hollywood Park. He still planned to fly to Chicago to ride Tom Wolfe in Saturday's 50000 added Citation Handicap at Arlington.

Shoemaker Inglewood Calif Bill Shoemaker Hollywood Park Chicago Tom Wolfe Arlington Park

Danville Golf Club Host To Reidsville Team Today

Jockey Jacinto Vasquez rode five winners at Monmouth Park including Ca dabra in the six furlong feature won by a nose over Mighty Happy in 1 10 3 5. Cadabra paid 7 60 4 and 2 80. Mighty Happy paid 7 60 and 4. Been Taken with High Folly finished third and paid 2 60. Ribot's Fling won the Black iype Purse at Aqueduct by a neck over Flag in 1 ½ miles in 1 49 4 5 paying 15 40 4 60 and 2 80. Flag paid 2 80 and 2 20. Ginger Fizz and Alina dead heated for third paying 2 40 and 2 20. Marking Beau won the Heelfly Purse at Delaware Park by two lengths as Arklawin paid 3 and 2 60 with Spooky Joe at 3 60 to show. Gay Delusion won the Plais tow Purse at Rockingham Park by 3 ½ lengths over Royale Gate in 1 46 3 5 paying 9 40 5 60 and 3 60. Royale Gate paid 6 and 4 40 with Medium White 4 60 show.

Associated Press Jacinto Vasquez Monmouth Park Cadabra Mighty Happy Ribot Canada Aqueduct Jneck Flag Manuel Yeaza Ginger Fizz Alina Marking Beau Delaware Park Arklawin Billy Phelps Gay Delusion Rockingham Park Royale Gate Jack Bradley

73 Lap Feature For Modifieds Tops Race Card

South Boston Va Officials postponed the program due to rain and will resume tonight at 8 30 p m under lights. Modified sportsmen run a 5 lap feature at speeds near 100 mph on the 400 foot straightaways after two 10 lap heats. Al Grinnan of Frederickshur set a 4 1 2 mile record two weeks ago averaging 88 81 mph. Late model hobby division also runs two 10 lap heats for a 30 lap feature. 1955 to 1959 American autos restricted.

South Boston South Boston Speedway Swift al Grinnan Frederickshur Hobby American Autos

Sixty-Two Fans Net $1119 Daily Double Payoff

In Salem New Hampshire sixty two fans collected a 1119 pay out from the Rockingham Park daily double. Rock Brigade paid 9120 for the first race and Avalon Sissy 2660 for the second. It marked Rock Brigade’s first win in ten lifetime starts, a fourth largest payoff in New England 1965 racing season behind Lincoln Downs and Suffolk Downs events.

Salem N. H. Ty Rockingham Park Rock Brigade Avalon Sissy New England Lincoln Downs Suffolk Downs

Foursomes Clash In Penrose Park Danville Tourney

Penrose Park Country Club of Reidsville faces Danville Golf Club in a 13 foursomes match play event at D G Co. tourney. Pairings and times run from noon to 1 24 PM with 3 foursomes per start.

Penrose Park Country Club Reidsville Danville Golf Club D.G. Co B.carver Ernest Jones Bob McLelland Pat Griffin Buddy Briggs C. E. Putterey John Stoneburner B. Roberts Corky Curry Charles Perry Buck Williams Russell Newman Bettie Everett John Swanson Clint Fleming Ed Tall Richard Saunders Flinton Callahan Jimmy Moore Tom Ferre Bob Watt John Marsella Stuart Craig Pete Baker Genton Gooch John Page Garnett Wyatt Layne Peters Lester Garnett John Freman Edward Neal Joe Scales Bill Setzler Ham Bacon Stanley Goodrich Clarence Roach Rudy Bennett George Myers Bo Wilson Charlie Scott Herbert Ware Louis Lindsey Harry Haley Hurley Rudd Ken Howard Harold Wyatt Ic. E. Putze Jr

Clark Breaks Track Lap Record at Dutch Grand Prix Practice

Jim Clark of Scotland led Friday practice at Zandvoort for Sundays Dutch Grand Prix. He clocked 103.07 mph on the 2.6 mile circuit, two mph faster than last year’s mark. Richie Ginther and Jackie Stewart followed, with Dan Gurney and Graham Hill also among top record breakers. John Surtees led the 12 cylinder Ferraris at 100.74 mph. Final lineup to be decided after Saturday practice.

Zandvoort Holland Jim Clark Scotland Clark Lotus Richie Ginther Granada Hills Calif Honda Jackie Stewart Dan Gurney Riverside Graham Hill England John Surtees Britain

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