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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1965

Page

6

Mincher's two run homer sparks Twins to 9-5 win

Don Mincher slugged a two run homer to lift Minnesota past Washington 9-5 in the nightcap after the Senators won the opener 10-7. Earl Battey homered twice for the Twins, while Mike Brumley hit his first season homer in the opener. Washington’s Doug Camilli cleared the bases with a fourth inning double in the nightcap.

Washington Don Mincher Minnesota Senators Mike Brumley Twins Baltimore Los Angeles Angels Doug Camilli Dick Nen Earl Battey Mincher Tony Oliva Brumley Kim Perry Don Zimmer Mike McCormick Pete Richert Harmon Killebrew Oliva Ken McMullen Rollins Hamiin Tobkman Kirkind Allison If Howard Battey Nossek Cf Lock Cf Byles Pine Hall Ape Ririgland Perry Kipestein Nelson Daniels Zimmer Versailles Nesota Versalles Sean Ridzik McCormick

Standings outline in American League race

Baseball standings show Cleveland leading with 7-3 night score against Chicago, and Minnesota at 7-9 behind, with Los Angeles at 2 in 10 innings. Other results include New York 4-0 over Detroit and Kansas City 7-10. Schedule notes include night and twilight games across the league with several matchups listed.

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Redskins Sign O'Brian Shorter To Complete List

The Washington Redskins announced the signings of tackle Fran O'Brian and defensive halfback Jim Shorter for the 1965 season, leaving 62 players on the training camp roster. Coach Bill McPeak supervised two pad practice sessions and praised rookie fullback Bob Briggs of Central State Oklahoma for his running.

Carlisle Washington Redskins Fran O'Brian Jim Shorter Bill McPeak McPeak Bob Briggs Central State of Oklahoma

Yanks Split Twin Bill With Tigers

In Pittsburgh, Willie Stargell drove in the go ahead run in the 10th as the Pirates beat Philadelphia 3-2 to split a doubleheader after a 3-3 opener. Philadelphia jumped ahead with a ninth inning rally in game one, while Pittsburgh tied the nightcap late and prevailed on Stargell’s and Clendenon’s run scoring hits.

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A's Sweep Doubleheader Over Bosox 7-3 and 10-8

Kansas City defeated Boston 7-3 in game one and 10-8 in game two to complete a doubleheader sweep. Bert Campaneris collected four hits including an inside the park homer, driving Kansas City within a game of escaping last place. Tony Conigliaro hit two homers in game one and a grand slam in game two for Boston.

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Hardwick Clocks Sixth After Two Month Layoff

Billy Hardwick of Louisville returns from a two month surgery layoff to win 2050 dollars for sixth place in the Louisville UBA Open last week. The performance boosts his year earnings to 31362 and keeps him second in the PBA money list behind Dick Weber who tops 42930. Marty Smith Bill Allen and Billy Golembiewski follow in the top five with substantial totals.

Akron Ohio Billy Hardwick Louisville Hardwick Professional Bowlers Association Dick Weber St. Louis Marty Smith Redwood City Calif Bill Allen Orlando Fla Billy Golembiewski Detroit

Danville Dixie Boys top Henry County 5 to 2 at state tourney

Danville Dixie Boys defeated Henry County 5 to 2 at Riverside Field in a double elimination state tourney game. Scolpini struck out 10 on the mound, Gentry drove in a run with a double, and Harris swiped four bases as Danville improves to 0-1 alongside Henry County.

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Giants Make First Position Changes

Fairfield Connecticut AP coach Allie Sherman reshuffled linemen Abbott Lawrence and Mike Giers during brisk contact drills. Lawrence moved from tackle to defensive end while Giers shifted from guard to middle linebacker, his strongest USC position. Both players appeared at their new spots as Sherman directed a heavy contact drill.

Fairfield Lawrence Giers Sherman

Senate defeats boxing ban bill in Pennsylvania

Harrisburg AP report: The Pennsylvania Senate votes 3 to 8 against a bill to ban boxing in the state and block closed circuit telecasts until federal regulation begins. The outcome leaves the sport unregulated in Pennsylvania pending federal action.

Senate Harrisburg Pennsylvania

Frank Linzy Emerges as Giants Reliever Ace

Frank Linzy from Oklahoma rose from a failed 1963 trial to become the Giants bullpen ace. Through late July he had appeared 33 times in relief, posting a 2-2 record with eight saves and a 1.70 ERA over 42 1/3 innings. He credits 1963 Tacoma experience for improve d control and confidence, with catcher Tom Haller noting Linzy’s sinker and aggressive attack.

Jack Stevenson Associated Press San Francisco Frank Linzy Coweta Okla San Francisco Giants Giants Linzy Tacoma Arizona Tom Haller Haller Hatters

Colts Stage Light Workout Ahead of Scrimmage

Westminster Maryland AP The Baltimore Colts held a light practice without pads as they prep for a full-speed scrimmage Wednesday. Films will be made and coach Don Shula may begin cutting rookies from the 66-man camp. Four veterans signed Tuesday including Steve Stonebreaker Willie Richardson Gary Cuozzo and Jack Burkett.

Westminster Baltimore Colts Don Shula Steve ‘Stonebreaker Colts Stonebreaker Willie Richardson Gary Cuozzo Jack Burkett

Cepeda May Return To Giants Lineup Soon

San Francisco AP reports slugger Orlando Cepeda may rejoin the San Francisco Giants after missing half the season with a knee problem. Returning from Mayo Clinic diagnosis of nerve irritation, he has been taking batting practice at Candlestick Park. Manager Herman Franks indicated he is not yet ready for active roster end.

SAN Francisco Orlando Cepeda San Francisco Giants Rochester Minn Mayo Clinic Cepeda Candlestick Park Herman Franks

Orioles Beat Angels 3-2 in 10 Innings

Brooks Robinson drove in the winning run with a 10th inning RBI single as the Orioles defeated the Los Angeles Angels 3-2. Russ Snyder opened the frame with a pinch double, and Norm Siebern and Bob Johnson earned walks before Robinson delivered through the middle.

Gordon Beard Associated Press Baltimore Brooks Robinson Russ Snyder Los Angeles Angels Snyder Dean Chance Norm Siebern Bob Johnson Robinson Chance Angels Wally Bunker Dick Hall Los Angeles Rudy May Jose Cardenal Hall Cardenal Merritt Ranen Willie S Smith Johnson Dick Brown May Ranew Adair Fregosi W.smith O Powell Safriano Clinton Brandt Knoop Brown Reget Bunker Adcock Snyder Oh Tria E—Brandt Siebern S—Powell Rainew Erbbso Mayo Loe Seis

Dean Hill Hurls 13-0 No-Hit Win for Martinsville

Martinsville Pirates right hander Dean Hill pitched a 13-0 no hit victory over New South of South Boston in a Connie Mack League game at Martinsville. Hill struck out nine with two walks while a 10 hit attack featured Wade Swanson Gordon and Williams with Wade and Williams doubling. Crenshaw Reaves and Wilmoth Hundley contributed for the visitors.

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Indians Acquire Pitcher Craig Anderson From Buffalo

The Indianapolis Indians of the Pacific Coast League acquired right handed pitcher Craig Anderson from Buffalo of the International League on Tuesday. Anderson, 27, posted a 12-7 record with Buffalo last season but went 2-12 in 101 innings for Buffalo this year.

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Danville faces South Boston in top Mack game for lead

Danville Cobb Mack hosts South Boston tonight at Market Garden to decide first place in the Connie Mack league. A Danville win puts them a half game ahead. a South Boston victory forces Danville to win Thursday to secure second and a State Tournament berth. Mac Taylor returns tonight boosting Danville’s lineup as coaches Wilson Newell and Morris Taylor seek a stronger punch at the plate.

Danville Connie Mack South Boston Market Garden Clarksville Taylor Wilson Newell Morris Taylor Mac Newell

Alou and Torre Propel Braves to 7-1 Win

Felipe Alou and Joe Torre hit home runs and drove in two runs each to lift the Milwaukee Braves to a 7-1 victory over Houston. Alou led off with a first pitch homer and drove in a run with a sacrifice fly. Torre also homered, doubled, and had the final Milwaukee run in the ninth. Billy O'Dell held Houston and Cloninger earned the win for Milwaukee.

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Rhode Island Coach Resigns to Teach at West Virginia

Dr. Thomas J. Sheehan basketball coach at Rhode Island College since 1959 resigned on Tuesday to take a teaching position at West Virginia University in Morgantown.

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