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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1966

Page

3

Orioles Pile On Tigers as Robinson Twins Rule

Frank Robinson drives in five with two home runs to pace the Baltimore Orioles past Detroit 13 3 and widen the AL lead. He belts a three run shot in the first and a solo homer in the fourth off Dave Wickersham, while Eddie Watt earns the win in relief. Brooks Robinson and Russ Snyder add key hits as Baltimore builds a big inning aided by Detroit errors.

Gordon Beard Associated Press Baltimore Frank Robinson Baltimore Orioles Detroit Tigers Robinson Lar Wilson Dave Wickersham Eddie Watt Watt Curt Blefary Johnny Podres Brooks Robinson Russ Snyder Orioles Norm Cash Jim Northrup Willie Horton Robinson Boys Brooks

Turner Pleased With Bristol Practice Run

Curtis Turner tested his 1966 Chevrolet at Bristol International Speedway and said the car is ready to run with the best. He aims for pole in the Volunteer 500 250 mile race with a $30,485 purse, as time trials determine starting positions.

Bristol, Tenn Curtis Turner Bristol International Speedway Charlotte, N.C Chevrolet Turner Richard Petty Randleman N.C Darrel Dierenger Charlotte David Pearson Spartanburg S.C Dodge Sam Mc. Quagg Columbus Bobby Allison Hueytown Ala Chevelle Allison Oxford Maine Islip N.Y Ned Jarrett Camden Henlery Gray Rome Ford Bristol

Panthers Begin 40 Day Cage Tour in 20,000 Mile Trip

Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers, NCAA College Division champions, start a nearly six week tour on Thursday with a trip to Washington for a briefing at the U S Office of Education. The odyssey covers about 20,000 miles and spans 45 days.

Owensboro Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers Washington U.S. Office of Education

Astros Beat Phils 6-2 on Astroturf Debut in Dome

Houston pitcher Dick Farrell slugged a three run homer and added two singles as the Astros defeated Philadelphia 6-2 in the first game on artificial grass inside the Astrodome. The surface, covering infield to outfield, cost about 240000 and did not hinder play. Farrell and Wynn provided key hits as Houston erased a 2-0 deficit with four runs in the fourth.

Houston Dick Farrell Houston Astros Philadelphia Houston Astrodome Farrell Bill Health Bob Aspromonte Dick Groat Phillies Jim Bunning Tony Taylor Johnny Callison Jim Wynn Aspromonte Chuck Harrison Wynn

Kaat, Perry lead Twins past Senators for sweep

Jim Perry pitched a two hitter driving in two as the Minnesota Twins defeated the Washington Senators 4-0 to complete a twilight doubleheader sweep. Jim Kaat won the opener 5-4 as Harmon Killebrew drove in the winning run. Ken McMullen and Frank Howard each had three hits for Washington. Perry struck out five, walked two, and Tovar and Perry drove in runs in the fifth.

Washtington Jim Perry Minnesota Twins Washington Senators Jim Kaat Harmon Killebrew Frank Howard Perry Senators Don Blasingame Washington Cesar Tovar Tovar Don Mincher Phil Ortega Zoilo Versalles Kaat Ken McMullen Howard Kosco Earl Battey Mincher

White Sox edge Indians 5-4 on Smoky Burgess sac fly

In Cleveland, Smoky Burgess delivers a ninth inning sac fly to score Don Buford and lift the Chicago White Sox past the Indians 5-4. Chicago tied it in the seventh when a bases loaded walk forced in a run as Tom McCraw scored. Indians led early with Chuck Hinton and Fred Whitfield homers. Jerry Adair and Floyd Robinson also contributed for Chicago.

Cleveland Smoky Burgess Chicago White Sox Don Buford Tommy Agee Burgess Hoyt Wilhelm Buford White Sox Jases John O'Donoghue Jack ‘Kralick Tom McCraw Chuck Hinton Fred Whitfield Indians de Crandall Max Alvis Jerry Adair J. C. Martin Chicago Floyd i Robinson Tommy ‘Agee

Long-Term Coliseum Leases Signed By Raiders And Seals

Oakland Raiders win long term lease for 20 years at Alameda County Coliseum Complex with 53 000 seat stadium. Seals secure 15 year NHL lease in multi-use arena with 15 000 seats. First Raiders home game Sept 18 against Kansas City Chiefs. Seals arena opens Nov 9 vs San Diego Gulls.

Oakland Calif Oakland Raiders American Football League California Seals Western Hockey League National Hockey League Alameda County Raiders Seals Kansas City Chiefs San Diego Gulls Robert Nahas Coliseum Inc Wayne Valley George Flaherty Shasta Corp Nahas San Francisco East Bay Area AFL National Football League National Basketball Association San Francisco Warriors

Redskins Sign Sanders Shorter For 1966 Season

The Washington Redskins announced the signing of veteran defensive backs Lonnie Sanders and Jim Shorter to complete their 1966 NFL roster. Rookie Caesar Belser from Arkansas A&M was hospitalized at Carlisle for observation and skin infection treatment. Flanker Bill Hunter injured a thumb but expected to miss little practice. Coch Otte Graham held two-a-day sessions at Dickinson College with a 20-minute scrimmage.

Carlisle. Pa Washington Redskins Lonnie Sanders Jim Shorter Redskins Caesar Belser Arkansas A & M Carlisle Hospital Bill Hunter Syracuse Coch Otte Graham Dickinson College

Earl Faison Plans To Join New Club Within A Week

Escondido California AP reports Earl Faison may join a pro football club this week, but not the San Diego Chargers. Faison told reporters in San Diego that he has intentions to play pro football this season and expects to report to his new club within a week. He declined to name the team.

Earl Faison Escondido Calif Earl Faisan San Diego Charters Faison San Diego Ps. St Z

Liebler Tops Field In Virginia State Junior Tourney

Lloyd Liebler of Portsmouth shot a 68 to take a one stroke lead over Lanny Wadkins of Richmond after the opening round of the 14th annual Virginia State Golf Association junior championship at Kinderton Country Club. Nelson Long Jr. and Buddy Peoples were next at 72 while Steve Tucker, Jay Hardwick and Jess Judy were tied at 73.

Clarksville LloydLiebler Portsmouth Lanny Wadkins Richmond Virginia State Golf Association Liebler Wadkins California Kinderton Country Club Nelson Long Jr Hot Springs Buddy Peoples Norfolk Steve Tucker Danville Jay Hardwick Pearisburg Jess Judy Lloyd Liebler Janny Wadkins Pichmond

Patriots Start Training For Seventh AFL Camp in Andover

Boston Patriots open their seventh AFL season with 30 rookies and eight veterans at Andover Academy as coach Mike Holovak oversees a one hour workout. Notable rookies include Karl Singer and Jim Boudreaux with Heisman winner John Huarte watched closely. Veterans Joe Bellino and Lonnie Farmer return from injuries as the team signs 13 of 19 draft picks.

Andover Mass Mike Holovak Boston Patriots Holovak Cates Andover Academy John Huarte New York Jet Huarte Notre Dame Billy Laird Louisiana Tech Patriots Karl Singer Purdue Jim Boudreaux Dick Arrington Northeastern Bob Cappadonna Svyracuse Mike Koski Wolbrook Syracuse Henry Wuttner Springfield Jim Humphrey Northern Michigan George Brown Arkansas Am&n Isaac Cole Toledo Joe Bellino Lonnie Farmer

Standings and schedules from the American and National leagues

Baseball standings show Baltimore leading the American League while Cleveland and Minnesota hold notable positions. Daily games list Chicago at Cleveland, Minnesota at Washington, Detroit at Baltimore, California at Boston, and Kansas City at New York, with multiple night and twi night games. In the National League, Cincinnati beats Chicago in 18 innings and Houston defeats Philadelphia, with several other matchups noted for Wednesday.

Minnesota Washington Chicago Cleveland Baltimore Detroit Kansas City New York California Boston California Ag Horton Horgan Merritt McCormick McLain Bunker Chance Brunet Sennett Brandon Hunter Stottlemyre Cincinnati Houston Philadelphia Atlanta St. Louis Oinninas Reh Pittsburon Philadelphis Xamanta Cincinnati AQ Fisher San Francisco Marichal Johnson Washburn

Cardinals acquire Ron Piche from Tulsa and option Mahaffey

St Louis buys pitcher Ron Piche from Tulsa and sends veteran Art Mahaffey to the Pacific Coast League on 24 hour recall. Piche, 31, excels in relief with a 6-3 record and 2.90 ERA at Tulsa. Mahaffey, 28, was 1-4 for the Cardinals.

St. Louis St. Louis Cardinals Ron Piche Tulsa Art Mahaffey Piewe Quebec Canada Piche Mahaffey Cardinals Alex Johnson Pat Corrales Bill White Dick Groat Gab Uecker Philadelphia Phillies Mahiffey Phils

Cardinals call up two players for two week Army duty

Louis Cardinals announced that reserve infielder Hmmy Williams and outfielder Bob colan have been called up by Army reserve units for two weeks duty starting Friday. Alex Johnson of the Tulsa farm club will report to his reserve unit Friday morning. The Cardinals have no plans to replace Withams or Tolan.

CALA Army ST. Louis St. Louis Cardinals Hmmy Williams Bob Colan Alex Johnson Cardinals Tulsa Moarnin Cardinals Withams Tolan

Falcons Offer For Larry Morris Insult To Ability

RENSSELAER Ind AP A trade offer by the Atlanta Falcons for veteran linebacker Larry Morris drew swift derision from Chicago Bears owner coach George Halas who called it an insult to Morris ability Morris 32 12 season NFL star has asked to be traded to the Falcons to be near his Decatur Ga real estate business Halas said the proposed deal cannot be described as equitable and noted Morris was a key player in the Bears 1963 NFL title victory He did not disclose details while adding Nort Hecker coach Rankin Smith said they are well supplied with linebackers Morris had reported to the Bears six days before their season opener last year due to his real estate business.

Rensselaer Ind Atlanta Falcons Larry Morris George Halas Chicago Bears Larry Morris Atlanta Decatur Falcons Halas Bears New York Giants Nort Hecker Cand Rankin Smith

Trainers draw 60 day suspensions in alleged druggings

Fourteen harness horse trainers received 66 day penalties from the Ohio State Racing Commission over alleged drugging at Toledo and Cleveland area tracks. The trainers deny involvement and are barred from work at any U.S. or Canadian track during the suspension.

Columbus, Ohio Ohio State Racing Commission Toledo Cleveland Raceway Park Northfield U.S

Goldsmith Sees McQuagg as Dixie 400 Threat

HAMPTON Georgia AP Paul Goldsmith predicts strong challenge from Sam McQuagg of Columbus for the Dixie 400 stock car race on August 7. He notes McQuagg’s Dodge Charger handling has improved and that tracks like Atlanta suit his style, with two or three abreast racing through turns.

Hampton Paul Goldsmith Sam McQuage Columbus Sam Monster Ind Atlanta Goldsmith McQuagg

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