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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1965

Page

4

Pirates defeat Reds as Bailey hits grand slam

Pittsburgh topples Cincinnati 8-6 behind Rob elo Clemente and a five RBI day from Bob Bailey who belted a grand slam in the fifth after a rocky start by Bob Veale. Veale walked four Reds in the first and allowed three runs on one hit before settling in, while Ellis took the loss. Bailey drove in five and Clemente added two RBIs as Pittsburgh surged after the fifth inning to clinch the win at Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Ohio Pittsburgh Bob Veale Bob Bailey Bailey Veale Reds al McBeam Pirates Sammy Ellis Ellis Don €Lendenon Bill Mazeroski Jim Pagliaroni Gene Alley Fanning Veale Roberto Celemente Jim O’toole Clemente Tommy Harper Pete Rose Vada Pinson Frank Robinson Deron Johnson Tony Perez Harper Pittsburgh Cincinnati Virdon Rose Ci'me Pinson Stargell Robinson Ci'denon Johnson Mizer Paglifon Coker Gilley Cardenas Eale Etlis O'Toole James P Ruiz Molye Puisdulem Secu Pagliaroni Alley

Gray And Snell Lead Jets Camp Speedsters

PEEKSKILL New York AP Rookies Darryl Hill Jim Gray and Matt Snell topped 40 yard dash times in full gear at the New York Jets camp Hill ran 4 5 seconds while Gray and Snell clocked 4 6 Snell also impressed with hard running in the morning session The afternoon focused on passing plays The article notes a Pacific League All Stars win 6 3 over Central League in Japan and a previous 5 2 win in Tokyo

Peekskill N. Y Darryl Hill Jim Gray Matt Snell New York Jets Tiitl University of Maryland Gray Toledo Snell

Standings Showers Amid Busy Baseball Wednesday

Major league standings and results dominate the schedule with New York beating Boston 6-3, Los Angeles over Minnesota 9-1, Baltimore 6-1 over Cleveland, and Detroit 2-0 past Washington. Evening games include Chicago at New York, Minnesota at Boston, Kansas City at Baltimore, Cleveland at Detroit, and Los Angeles at Washington.

Milwaukee Blasingame Los Angeles Osteen Nig Ncinnati Tsitouris San Francisco Marichal Philadelphia Culp Chicago Koonce New York Clackson Pittsburgh Cardwell St. Louis Gibson Houston Bruce Boston Minnesota Baltimore Cleveland Detroit Washington Baltiimore Chicago Wheeee ABA Ald Wats Kansas City Howard Segui Pappas Oberts Stebert McDowell Sparma McLain Brunet Narum Cincinnati York Los ‘Angeles Bet Francisco Houston Debeace Chicago Oadeps

New Baseball Commissioner to Head Meetings

The 20 major league clubs begin midsummer baseball meetings with the search for a new commissioner. Fetzer and Galbreath lead a screening of 20 nominees, favoring a baseball man from inside the sport, with Joe Cronin a leading internal option. No names will be released and the panel will set qualifications before ongoing talks. Frick hints at staying until a successor is named.

Joe Reichler Associated Press Dearborn Mich Ford Frick John Fetzer Detroit Tigers John Galbreath Pittsburgh Pirates Fetzer Galbreath Fetzer and Galbreath Fetzer-Galbreath Committee Baseball Frick Joe Cronin

Orioles Snap Jinx as Powell and Snyder Lead 6-1 Win

Baltimore defeated Cleveland 6-1 behind two two run homers by Russ Snyder and Boog Powell and six solid innings from Dave McNally. Snyder singled to start a three run first inning, Robinson and Blefary then Adair and Powell added runs helping the Orioles snap a six game skid in Cleveland this season.

Cleveland Russ Snyder Boog Powell Dave McNally Baltimore Orioles McNally Chuck Hinto Snyder Luis Aparicio Brooks Robinson Max Alvis Robinson Curt Blefary Jerry Adair Powell

Patriots Stage Initial Practice At Training Camp

Andover Massachusetts Tuesday opened training for the Boston Patriots of the American Football League. Coach Mike Holovak greeted rookies and 21 candidates seeking one of eight berths. Veterans led by center Jon Morris joined the session with players including Jim Nance Charlie Green and Eddie Wilson.

Andover Mass Mike Holovak Boston Patriots American Football League Andover Academy Jon Morris Holovak Jim Nance Syracuse J Charliec Green Wittenbergh Eddie Wilson Arizona Kansas City

Bill Meek Offered UT Assistant Coach Post

Nashville Banner reports former SMU head coach Bill Meek has been offered an assistant coaching job at the University of Tennessee. Meek, a Dallas resident, was last year the Denver Broncos director of player personnel and most recently a Dallas Cowboys scout.

Nashville, Tenn Bill Meek Southern Methodist University University of Tennessee Nashville Banner Meek Dallas Denver Broncos Dallas Cowboys

Parade Of Witnesses For Defense In Jim Brown Trial

In Cleveland two witnesses testifying for the defense say Brenda Ayres showed no facial marks about 12 hours after the alleged motel room assault. A motel maid also found no blood or whisky residues. two taxi drivers report no injuries as Brown pleads innocent.

Jim Brown Cleveland, Ohio Brenda Ayres Miss Ayres Audrey White Daniella Cleveland Browns Brown White House Sam Samuel Johnson Barbara Ayres Brenda White Paula White iWhite James E. Long East Tech High School I Defense Impsilanti Mich Long East Side Blanche Krupansky

Horton Paces 2-0 Victory By Detroit

Detroit defeated Washington 2-0 as Willie Horton hit a two run homer in the fourth off Howie Koplitz. Dave Wickersham pitched four hit shutout ball for his second win of the season after a 19 win prior year, fanning seven and walking none through seven innings. Washington threatened in the fourth and seventh but could not push across a run, while Horton’s 21st homer provided all Detroit runs as the Tigers snapped a 21 inning scoreless stretch.

Detroit Dave Wickersham Washington Willie Horton Wickersham Minnesota Horton Howie Ko ‘Plitz Tigers Don Blasingame Don Demeter Willie Kirkland Senators Ham Koplitz King Demeter S—Wickersham SO Koplitz Kline + sinner Wickers

Pollard And Hughes Lead Play At Virginia Amateur Tourney

Hot Springs AP report from Cascades Course on opening match play in the Virginia Women’s Amateur Golf Championship. Defending champion Ann Pollard and medalist Barbara Hughes posted decisive 5 and 4 and 5 and 4 wins respectively, advancing toward the round of eight alongside Gorsuch Bryant Hamlin Petrone Mack and Peterson with several one sided early matches and one 20th hole upset.

HOT Springs Ann Pollard Charlottesville Barbara Hughes Richmond Cascades iConnie Gorsuch Roanoke R. L. Bryant Fairfax W. O. Hamlin Ralph Petrone Blacksburg Jane Mack Ruth Ann Peterson Alexandria Gorsuch Richmond City Robert Henke Miss Gorsuch Henke Bryant Alice Hamlett Hamlin Harry Webb Arlington Miss Mack J. Lewis Rawls Suffolk Soup Pollard Mrs. Bryant Hughes Petrone Peter Ison

Bowling Results at Riverside Lanes

Domestic Engineers Half and Half and other Tuesday leagues posted scores at Riverside Lanes. Notable games include J Beutiner 189 for Undecided vs Burnette 179, Vineski 195 for Brisk Inc, Stowe 223 for WDVA, and J Pearson 178 for Richmond Oil, reflecting a mix of high game totals and league standings.

Riverside Lanes Domestic Engineers

Americans Lead Opening Day At World Archery Meet

Americans led by Grace Amberski of Lafayette Indiana set the opening pace in Vaesteraas Sweden as the United States men trailed Finland in the World Archery Championships. The U S had previously won team and individual titles at the last championships held in Helsinki in 1963.

Vaesteraas Sweden Grace Amberski Lafayette Ind Finland United States Helsinki

Former Vanderbilt assistant Floyd dies at 72

Shelbyville Tennessee. John Cullom Floyd, aged 72, former Vanderbilt University assistant football coach, died early Tuesday. Floyd was a halfback and captain of the 1920 Vanderbilt team. He later coached at Rice Auburn and Middle Tennessee State.

Shelbyville, Tenn John Cullom Floyd Vanderbilt University Floyd Vanderbilt Rice Auburn Middle Tennessee State

Wadkins Shines with TwoStroke Lead in Virginia Junior Golf

Richmond teen Lanny Wadkins shot 72 at Meadowbrook CC to grab a two stroke lead in the 54 hole Virginia State Golf Association Junior Championship. Rick Bendall and Bennie Greenberg tied for second with 74s as gusty morning winds slowed scoring for several top juniors.

Richmond Lanny Wadkins Virginia State Golf Association Wadkins Meadowsbrook Country Club Rick Bendall Danville George Washington High School Bennie Greenberg Douglas Freeman Bendall Greenberg Lloyd Liebler Portsmouth Billy Nash Roanoke T. J. P. Leigh Archie Mcl Dowell Virginia Beach David Harper Farmville U. S. Golf Association Wilmington Del Lieber Liebler USGA Steve Tucker Richard Sugarman Jay Jennison Norfolk Biy Judy Clarksville Jdi P. Leigh I Joe Coffman New Market George Bullock Bassett Roger Brooks Fredericksburg Jim Armentrout Martinsville Mike Kelly Dennis O'Neill Glenn Phipps Petersburg Richard Ewers Lynchburg Park Plumly Winchester

Danville Wins District 1 Dixie Youth Tournament

Raleigh AP reports Everett N Case, 65, underwent a 2 1/2 hour spinal cord operation at Rex Hospital Monday night to relieve pressure and restore leg function. Doctors call the surgery successful though prognosis remains guarded. Case built NC State into a basketball powerhouse and faces an uncertain hospital recovery.

Labat Named Hampton Institute Head Football Coach

Melvin Louis Labat, 31, a former Seldon High School football coach in St. Louis, Mo., was named head coach at Hampton Institute on Tuesday. He succeeds Ben Whaley, who led the team for eight years and will stay on as head baseball coach and physical education instructor.

Hampton, Va Melvin .Louis Labat Seldon High School St. Louis Hampton Institute Labat Ben Whaley

Colts sign two reserves for 1965 season

Baltimore Colts announce the signing of reserves John Diehl and Neal Petties for the 1965 NFL season. Diehl is a 6 foot 7, 265 pound defensive tackle entering his fifth season. Petties, a rookie last season, plays split end on the special teams.

Baltimore Baltimore Colts John Diehl Neal Petties Diehl Petties Colts

Danville Downs Bassett For Dixie Youth District Title

Danville wins the District I Dixie Youth League title 13 to 3 over Bassett to stay unbeaten in the double elimination tourney. Karey Walker earned the win with Custer helping in the fifth, while Terry hit a two run homer for Bassett. Halifax outscored Danville 12 to 3 in a preliminary 32 to 7 game led by Ray Whitlow and Dean Wagstaff.

Danville Bassett Stanleytown Stanleystown Crome Karey Walker Hutcherson Custer Terry Charles Coxi Walker Tommy Scolpini David Reynolds Halifax Danivile Ray Whitlow Ralph Walker Dean Wagstaff Danny Nelson Vincent Conner Jim Wooten Kelly Milan Young Plott Carter Scolpini

Cepeda examined at Mayo Clinic for knee injury

Orlando Cepeda, disabled Giants first baseman, was examined Tuesday at Mayo Clinic Rochester for an injured right knee. He had surgery last winter and has missed most of this season after arriving Monday night. The Celtics sale to Rupert Knickerbocker Brewing Co was approved by the NBA. Boston will stay, price around $3 million.

Mayo Clinic Rochester Minn Orlando Cepeda San Francisco Giants Cepeda New York Boston Celtics Tthe National Basketball Association Boston Rupert Knickerbocker Brewing Co Lou Pieri Walter Brown

Texas Woman Wins Twin Double at Centennial Track

Mrs. R. B. Goddard of Lubbock held the only winning ticket on the twin double at Centennial track Monday, collecting $6,585.80. Visiting a brother in suburban Littleton, she selected the winners of the fourth fifth seventh and eighth races.

Denver Texas R. B. Goddard Lubbock Centennial Track

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