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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1966

Page

12

Young Steve Carlton Shuts Down Twins In Hall Of Fame Tilt

Young Steve Carlton, 21, pitched the Cardinals to a 7-5 win over Minnesota in the Hall of Fame exhibition. Carlton fanned 10 in a route from Tulsa while Orlando Cepeda hit two homers and Charlie Smith added one. The victory tightens the all star series lead to 12-11-1 in favor of the American League.

Cooperstown N.Y Steve Carlton St. Louis Tulsa Cardinals Minnesota Carlson Casey Stengel Ted Williams Orlando Cepeda Charlie Smith Ron Keller Bill Pleis Johnny Klippstein Chicago Curt Flood Keller Don Mincher Flood Tim Mcarver Twins Rich Rollins Carlton Mincher Ab Skinner Brock Allen Oliva Corrales Kasco Rf Cepeda Kil'bry Fra‘c'na Rollins Shannon Hall IF Buchek Javier Siebler Masvill Carlton Kag Kellar Pless St. Louis Minnesota E—Mincher OB Plood Mecarvers Uhlander

Casey Stengel to celebrate 76th birthday at Mets Oldtimer’s Day

NEW YORK AP Casey Stengel fresh from Hall of Fame entry returns to Shea Stadium for the Mets Oldtimer’s Day. He will celebrate his 76th birthday and reenact the 1950 All Star Game managing the American League with stars like Musial Berra Spahn Robinson Campanella Reynolds Newcombe Doby Sauer Konstanty Slaughter Henrich in attendance.

NEW York Casey Stengel Shea Stadium New York Mets Stengel Mets New York Yankees Casey Red Schoendienst Stan Musial Yogi Berra Warren Spahn Jackie Robinson Roy Campanella Allie Reynolds Don Newcombe Larry Doby Hank Sauer Jim Konstanty Enos Slaughter Tommy Henrich Worcester George Weiss Williams Joe Cronin American League

Pro Am Meet crowns Columbus Invitational Champion

Bob Goalby, 35, from Belleville Illinois, shot four under par to win the Columbus Invitational Pro-Am Championship at Scioto Country Club on Monday.

Columbus Ohio Bob Goalby Belleville Ill Scioto Country Club

Jacobs Saddles 3500th Winner At Aqueduct In Roundup

Racing Roundup reports Hirsch Jacobs of Forest Hills New York becomes the sport’s winningest trainer with his 3500th victory as Well Played wins the eighth race at Aqueduct. Cardone rides. Mac's Sparkler runner-up, Petticoat third, with purses and payouts noted along with other major races at Delaware Park Arlington Park and Monmouth Park.

Associated Press Hirsch Jacobs Aqueduct Jacobs Forest Hills N.Y Ernie Cardone Reveillon Pompano Park Florida Willie Shoemaker Blue Waters Mac Sparkers Cardone Honor Bright Sparkler Petticoat

Redskins Place Seven Players On Waiver List

The Washington Redskins cut to 70 by placing seven players on waivers. Halfback Tom Michel scheduled for knee surgery and defensive halfback Hal Seymour designated as injured will remain with the club. Seymour broke a wrist in Saturday’s rookie scrimmage and will wear a cast while the pair are expected back in about ten weeks. Regular waivers include linebackers Al Waltersheild and Dick Fuere, tackle Mike Bundra, flanker Dick Griesheim, and defensive halfback Dave Bowden.

Carlisle Washington Redskins Tom Michel Washington Hal Seymour Florida Seymour Philadelphia Hershey Michel al Waltershield West Texas State Dick Fuere Cincinnati Mike Bundra New York Baltimore Dick Griesheim Illinois Teachers College Dave Bowden Fort Valley State Georgia

Colts Sign Four Veteran Players In Westminster

The Baltimore Colts announced on Monday the signings of four veteran players in Westminster Maryland. Guard Jim Parker defensive tackle Fred Miller center Dick Szymanski and halfback Tom Matte were all brought in to bolster the roster.

Colts Westminster Baltimore Colts Jim Parker Fred Miller Dick Szymanski Tom Matte

Williams and Stengel Enter Baseball Hall of Fame

Ted Williams and Casey Stengel were inducted as the Hall of Fame's newest members at Cooper Park in Cooperstown. Williams thanked writers who voted for him and urged recognition for Satchel Paige and Josh Gibson, while Stengel shared stories and thanked his colleagues, with Hal Lebovitz hosting and Paul Kerr noting a rule change for a January 1967 writers election.

Jack Hand Associated Press Cooperstown N.Y Ted Williams Casey Stengel Kanakee Ill Shea Stadium Cooper Park St. Louis Cardinals Minnesota Twins William D. Eckert Eckert United States Williams San Diego Rodney Luscomb Wes Caldwell Frank Shellenback Donnie Bush Joe Cronin Joe McCarthy Eddie Collins Hall of Fame Ted Tom Yawkey Boston Red Sox Stengel Satchel Paige Josh Gibson Casey Edna Mets Hal Lebovitz Cleveland Plain Dealer Baseball Writers Association Paul Kerr Hall of Fame and Museum Association Bob Fishel New York Yankees Yanks Fishel

Cepeda Tops Cards Hitting as NL pace heats up

Orlando Cepeda leads St. Louis in average and homers moving into NL batting title contention. He hit .452 last week with 14 hits in 31 tries, rising from sixth to fourth among NL hitters and trailing Willie Stargell by six points.

Ben Olan Associated Press NEW York Orlando Cepeda Cardinals St. Louis Cepeda Willie Stargell Matty Alou Pittsburgh Mark Stargell Roberto Clemente San Francisco Ray Sadecki Sadecki Giants Pirates Alou Starsell Clemente Minnesota Tony Oliva Russ Snyder Baltimore Snyder Oliva Frank Robinson Orioles Joe Pepitone New York Yankees al Kaline Detroit Brooks Robinson

Geiberger Rises to Eighth in 1966 Money List

Palm Beach Gardens Florida Al Geiberger climbs to eighth among golf's top money winners for 1966 after winning $25 000 and bringing his official earnings to $58 566. Leader Doug Sanders tops the chart with $91 310 in totals and $70 950 official.

Palm Beach Gardens Fla al Geiberger PGA Geiberger Doug Sanders Sanders Arnold Palmer Billy Casper Gay Brewer Phil Rogers Jack Nicklaus Frank Beard Tony Lema Bruce Devlin

Plane crash that killed Tony Lema and others investigated

FAA inspectors probed the Lansing Sportsman Golf Course crash that killed golfer Tony Lema, his wife Betty, pilot Doris Mullen, co-pilot Dr. George Bard, and Betty Lema’s husband, Dr. Wylie Mullen. Lema, known as Champagne Tony, had just played in Akron and planned to enter Lincolnshire Open.

Lansing Tony Lema Federal Lema Tony Lemna Betty Doris Mullen Joliet George Bard Kankakee Lemas Akron Ohio Crete Ill Chicago Hammond Sant Leandro Calif Tommy Jacobs PGA Players Committee Jack Nicklaus Lenna California Fred Corcoran Mainline Aviation Inc American Airlines Dallas Tex Oklahoma City Okla

Eighth International Billfish Tournament Ends in Kona

About 300 anglers from California Florida Texas Australia New Zealand Mexico Peru Kenya and Hawaii completed the eighth annual International Billfish Tournament off the Kona Coast James Kimberley of West Palm Beach Florida won with a 809 pound blue marlin setting a tournament record He also lost a 500 pounder on the last day The five day event awards points by pound and line class with daily and overall bonuses Women compete on the same basis as men and teams fish four of five days

Kailua-Kona Hawaii Kona California Florida Texas Australia New Zealand Mexico Peru Kenya East Africa James Kimberley West’ ‘Palm Beach Fla West Palm Beach Kimberley Pete Cornell Los Angeles Kona Coast Cornell

Koufax Aims for No 18 Win Despite Arthritis Pain

Los Angeles Dodgers ace Sandy Koufax battles a chronic elbow arthritis while seeking his 18th win of the season against the Philadelphia Phillies. Doctors report intensified pain managed by meds and a first elbow injection, with Koufax determined to take the mound tonight pending his condition.

Los Angeles Sandy Koufax Los Angeles Dodgers Koufax Philadelphia Phillies Robert Kerlan Kerlan New York Mets

Steelers cut Pitt quarterback Ken Lucas

The Pittsburgh Steelers released former University of Pittsburgh signal caller Ken Lucas, the 18th draft pick, who set Panthers career passing records. Coach Bill Austin praised his ability but noted Lucas at 5 foot 10 inches was considered too small for the NFL.

Kingston R. I. Wy Pittsburgh Steelers National Football League University of Pittsburgh Ken Lucas Lucas Steelers Panthers Kenny Bill Austin

Old Sore Reopened In Pro Golf Feud Over Autonomy

In Akron, AP reports a renewed battle between touring pros and club pros for autonomy. The tour seeks a 35th section to run its own affairs, names, and events while the PGA resists ceding control. Key figures include Max Elbin, Jack Burke Jr., Gardner Dickinson, Dan Sikes, and Tommy Jacobs. TV money fuels tensions as the PGA separately sells a $200,000 contract for next year and 1968 events.

Will Grimsley Associated Press Akron, Ohio Professional Golfers Association PGA Max Elbin Washington Burning Tree Thunderbird Madison Palm Beach Gardens Fla Ben Hogan Jack Burke Jr Champions Club Houston Burke Tommy Jacobs Players’ Committee Gardner Dickinson Dan Sikes Marty Carmichael New York

Frazier Stop Billy Daniels For Sixth Round Knockout

Philadelphia heavyweight Joan Frazier scored a technical knockout over Brooklyn’s Billy Daniels in six rounds. Referee Zach Clayton halted the bout as Daniels absorbed a severe beating, marking Frazier’s 11th pro win.

Ith Philadelphia Joan Frazier Billy Daniels Brooklyn N.Y Frazier Zach Clayton Daniels

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