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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1962

Page

6

Purkey Wins 9th As Reds Top Braves 7-4

Cincinnati right-hander Bob Purkey became the majors first nine game winner, limiting Milwaukee to four runs on seven hits with five strikeouts. Frank Robinson sparked the offense with a four RBI night including a double and a homer as the Reds built a 7-4 lead. Eddie Mathews and Hank Aaron of the Braves contributed late with a run apiece in the sixth, but Purkey and the Reds held on for their 20th win in 25 starts.

Milwaukee Robinson Carl Willey Braves Eddie Mathews Hank Aaron Cardenas McMillan Keough Mathews Rodinser Aaron Cf Post Aaron Jones Coleman Bell Zimmer Torre Edwards Blas Purkey OaBedell Burdette Willey Cincinnati Wetter Milwaukee St Ingame H. Aaron Milley Aron San H Wee Willey L Petekou Conlan Burkhart Das Walsh

Optometrist Kingoff's Corner Main and Union

A local optometrist, Kingoff, at corner of Main and Union, advertises eye care services. Office phone listed as SW 2-2744.

Jarret First Entry In Race Carded June 16

Winston-Salem event marks second Myers Memorial Stock Car Racing Spectacular with Ned Jarrett filed as first entry driving a 1962 Chevrolet. The program includes Grand National, modified sportsman, and hobby divisions with revised formats and possible rain date of June 21.

Winston-Salem N.C Ned Jarrett Conover Bowman Gray Stadium Jarrett Rex White Spartanburg S.C Nascar Alvin Hawkins Hawkins Atlanta Billy Bobby Myers Bobby Darlington S. C

Cicada Leads Belmont Spring Meet Opener in Big Fireworks

Racing shifts from Aqueduct to Belmont Park for a 26 day spring meeting. Cicada, from Meadow Stable, seeks the $75,000 Mother Goose Stakes after winning the Acorn. Upswept looms as Cicada's main rival with Fortunate Isle, Royal Patrice, Flaming Page and Batter Up among possible opponents. Willie Shoemaker to ride Cicada.

Associated Press NEW York Aqueduct Belmont Park Cicada Christopher T Chenery Meadow Stable Long Island Tarrytown Widener Turf Shield Redalis James Cox Brady Coaching Club Dunreath Farm E. Barry Ryan Harbor View Farm Royal Patrice E. P. Taylor Flaming Page Wheatley Stable Willie Shoemaker

Tigers option Doug Gallagher to Denver farm club

Detroit Tigers announce left hander Doug Gallagher aged 22 is optioned to their Denver farm club. He holds a 0 4 1 record with the team this season.

Detroit Detroit! Tigers Doug Gallagher Denver Gallagher Tigers

Three-Platoon Film System for Pro Grid Games

New York Giants coach Allie Sherman explains using three platoons and Cinemascope in football films. Off-season study focuses on players, plays, and defenses to fix faults, improve execution, and avoid ruts. Sherman notes films reveal full field action and help isolate repeated mistakes for training.

Associated Press New York Allie Sherman New York Giants Sherman Bob Gaiters

Patterson Liston title bout picked for Comiskey Park

Floyd Patterson will defend his heavyweight title against Sonny Liston Tuesday September 25 at Comiskey Park Chicago with ticket prices 10 to 100 dollars. Championship Sports Inc and promoter Irving Schoenwald announced after approval by the Illinois State Athletic Commission. Liston guaranteed at least $200000 with potential overall income exceeding $5 million, and a 57 000 seat sellout planned on a reserved basis.

Chicago Floyd Patterson Sonny Liston Comiskey Park Tinois Athetic Commission al Bolan Championship Sports Inc Irving Schoenwald New York Championship Sports Patterson Liston Bolan New York State Athletic Commission Patter Newsmen Joe Tuiner Commission Illinois Chicago White Sox

Four U S Golfers Chosen for Canadian Match

Four United States professionals led by Julius Boros of Mid Pines and Don Finsterwald of Tequesta, along with Gay Brewer Jr. and Ernie Vossler, were picked to face Canada in the International Pro Amateur golf matches in Toronto on July 2. Canada’s team includes Stan Leonard, Al Balding, George Knudson, and Gord Brydson. four amateurs will join the pros to complete the teams.

Toronto United States Julius Boros Mid Pines N. C Don Finsterwald Tequesta Fla Canada U. S Gay Brewer,Jr Crystal River Ernie Vossler Oklahoma City Stan Leonard Vancouver al Balding George Knudson Gord Brydson

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