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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1962

Page

5

Giants Win Streak Ends as Phillies Win 2-1

Philadelphia pitcher Art Mahaffey defeats the San Francisco Giants 2-1, snapping the visitors seven-game win streak and a Phillies seven-game losing skid. Mahaffey improves to five wins in 11 decisions, aided by early Phillies runs from Callison and Gonzalez. Giants threaten in the eighth but Mahaffey rides out the danger as Cepeda and Alou contribute late for SF.

Philadelphia San Francisco Giants Philadelphia’ Phillies Art Mahaffey Phillies Mahaffey Giants Orlando Cepeda Felipe Alon Jose Pagan Tom Haller Willie McCovey O'Dell Harvey Kuenn Chuck Hiller San Francisco Nooo giicCovey Pagan b—Rai M. Alou Bowman Bailey H. San Francisco Cepeda Davis PCA San_ Francisco Loe Hiller Rte Callison

Ranger Knight Wins Cane Futurity at Yonkers in Sloppy Track

Ranger Knight edged Lehigh Hanover by a half length to win the $117,542 Cane Futurity at Yonkers Raceway as Ritzy Hanover faded to third. Driver Clint Hodgins, subbing for suspended Buck Minniear, earned his third Cane victory. The storm-soaked night drew 17,655 spectators and Ranger Knight paid $16.50.

Yonkers N.Y Clint Hodgins Ranger Knights Lehigh Hanover Yonkers Raceway Ritzy Hanover Adios Tom Buck Minniear Ranger Knight Cold Front Adios Butler Adios Butter Roosevelt Raceway Delaware Ohio Thor Hanover Messenger Stanley Dancer Ranger Hanover Brenda K Dr. W. T. Scroggin Hollywood Calif Minnicar Aiken S.C

Freak Error Gives A's 1-0 Victory

A freak ninth inning error by Washington right fielder Joe Hicks gave the Athletics a 1-0 win over the Senators in Kansas City. Jerry Walker pitched six strong innings, and Steve Hamilton stranded danger twice to keep the game scoreless until the ninth when Charles singled and Hicks misplayed Azcue’s return, letting Charles score.

Kansas City Washington Joe Hicks Jerry Walker Senators Steve Hamilton Athletics Ea! Charles A’s Joe Azcue Charles Hicks Walker Hamilton Manny Jimenez Howser Bobby del Greco Norm Siebern Jimenez del Greco Siebern Ely orConnell Howserss Cottier DelGreco Cf Slebern Ojimenez IF Lumpe Sieben Johnson Retzer

Pepitone aims to revive Yankee memory in fans

New York basketball signing notes Ken Stanley from the University of the Pacific. The 6-foot-3 forward joins the Knicks after leading his college squad in scoring rebounding and free throws. Stanley, known for rebounding prowess, adds depth to New York’s frontcourt.

NEW York New York Knickerbockers National Basketball Association Ken Stanley University of the Pacific Stanley

New Star Pepitone Aims To Help Yankees Remember Mantle

Yankee rookie Joe Pepitone, age 21, rises with five homers in his first 15 games and two two homer games in one inning. He credits mentors Mantle Berra and Maris, values hard work, and says the test is how pitchers adjust after a second look. Pepitone, Brooklyn native and longtime Yankee fan, embraces his rising role and teamwork.

New York Yankees Mickey Mantle Joe Pepitone Yankee Pepitone Yogi Ber- Ira Maris Skowron Mantle Blancard Howard Berra Wally Wally Moses Brooklyn Ber Ira Ford

Palmer Loses Touch In Memphis Open First Round

Arnold Palmer struggles with his putter as he shoots 71 to trail leader Gay Brewer Jr. in the Memphis Open at Colonial Country Club. Gary Player, Billy Maxwell, and Don January sit one stroke back with 65s. Cary Middlecoff posts 72 amid back treatment. Brewer from Lexington, Kentucky leads after a 64 with six birdies and an 8-foot chip hole-out.

Memphis Tenn Arnold Palmer Gay Brewer Jr Brewer I Club Palmer Gary Player Billy Maxwell Don January Fpar Cary Middlecoff Lexington Lwere Thhree Gay Brewer Teteee Don Finsterwa Gene Littler Fred Haas Henry Ransom Dack Bourke Jr Peter Voster Julius Boros Auenee Lionel Hisee Jerry Steelsmith Kel Nagle Wee Infield Lema Dave Ragan Johnny Ott Tommy Jacobs Ake Souchak Jay Hebert Art Wall Jr Oes A Howie Johnson Sob Verne O Ken Venturi Eery Burt Weaver We George Bayer Freddie Sultiva Ken Sti Bob Sruno Moon WMS Larry Mowry Eteaeee Bob Goalby

Dodgers Rally Past Mets For Sixth Straight Win

The Dodgers beat the Mets 6-3 in New York, extending their win streak to 11 and closing to within half a game of the NL lead behind Ed Roebuck's relief and Maury Wills, Burright, Davis, and Fairly key on offense. Wills swiped three bases and had three singles. Burright hit a two-run triple. Davis added three hits and two RBIs. Fairly homered and singled. Rain delayed the start by an hour. crowd 22,884.

NEW York Los Angeles Dodgers Mets Dodgers San Francisco Philadelphia Jets Ed Roebuck Dodger Joe Moeller Roebuck Ron Perranevski Maury Wills Larry Burright Tommy Davis Ron Fairly Wills Burright Davis Fiarly al Jackson Frank Howard Joe Christopher Norm Sherry Jammer Erio Chacon Charlie Neal Burrighi Frank Thomas Perranoski Gil Hodges Christopher Felix Mantilla

Metcalfe Aims To Set Three Sprint Records At Varsity Meet

Adrian Metcalfe, 20, Oxford student and Britain's sprint hope, seeks world 440 yard glory and aims to break records in 100, 220, and 440 at the inter varsity meet in London. He won the three races at White City, clocking 9.7, 21.0, and 47.0 seconds amid windy conditions and plans more sprinting to chase David Jones and Peter Radford.

Geoffrey Miller Associated Press London Adrian Metcalfe Britain Oxford University Glenn Davis Columbus Ohio Oxford Cambridge White City Metcalfe David Jones Peter Radford Jones Progrress Widné Gren Davis Pat Sage Sage

No Upsets in Opening Round of Lakeside Tennis Tourney

In Richmond Virginia the Lakeside Invitational doubles event began with all seeds winning in straight sets. Top seeds Spottgall and Rut, Phillips and Sylvia, Horsley and Makepeace, and Whitaker and Bartz all posted clean 6 2 6 2 or 6 1 8 6 style scores. A notable multi-set win came from Cabell Jr. and Cabell Jr. over Lewis and Ellerson. Shivar and Bortner join the field Saturday after a late start.

Richmond Eddie Phillips Bruce Sylvia Stanley Stemmberg Sam Peck Spottgall Dick Rutledge Karl Callawa Ray Hock Shelton Horsley Dick Makepeace John Dickerson Charles Bowden Ralph Whitaker Frank Bartz Aaron Miller Joe Kranitsky Bobby Cabell Jr Ben Lewis Pat Ellerson Frank Maloney Bobby Leitch Randy Billy Reynolds Ft. Eustis Bill Shivar Bobby Bortner

South Boston Raceway set for opening weekend races

More than 30 drivers are expected at the South Boston Speedway Sunday afternoon for opening modified and hobby races. A $3,300 purse tops a 200 lap modified feature with heats for both divisions, on a new four-lane U S route 304 and 58 location north of South Boston. Local drivers from Danville weigh in on tire choices for the asphalt course.

New South Boston Speedway U. S South Boston Jimmy Scearce Danville Claude Moore

Packers guard Bob Leonard signs 1962-63 deal

Chicago Packers captain and guard Bob Leonard has signed a 1962-63 contract with the club, announced Thursday. The agreement includes a substantial salary boost for the veteran player.

Packers Chicago Bob Leonard Chicago Packers National Basketball Association

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