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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1969

Page

3

Brewer fires 67 to lead Western Open midway

Pug-nosed Gay Brewer broke out of a slump with a four under par 67 at Midlothian Country Club, posting a 36 hole total of 136 to lead the Western Open by one stroke over Frank Beard and two others. Lunn matched a course record with 65 while Rahyan and Thompson shot 70s to sit at 137.

Bob Green Associated Press Midlothian, Ill Midlothian Country Club Frank Beard Dick Rhyan Rocky Thompson Thompson Beard Rhyan Ken Stills Big Bob Lunn Bobby Locke Gary Player Lee Trevino Jack ‘Nicklaus Billy Casper Julius Boros George Archer Niklaus Casper Boros Archer Lunn Midlothing Gay Brewer Ken Stil Curtis Sifford Dad Billy Maxwell Bobby Greenwood Doug Sanders Bob Charles Bert Greene Bobby Cole Mike Hil Hale Irvein Bob Lunn Bob Brue Gibby Gibert Dale Douglass Bill Casper Bruce Fleisher Gal Ray Ford Randy Petri Dave Stockton Bobby Mitchell Bob Smith Cerrudo Ron Chi Chi Rodriguez Joe Goldstrand Ack Ewingoe Waleron Harris David Shuster Peter Townsend Jack Nicklaus Homero Blancas Bob Stanton Tony Jacklin Tom Weiskopf Bob Goaby Charles Sitford George Boutel Eastwood Tee Roe Bob Funseth Miller Barber Bertancey Charlies Montalbano Doug Ore Steve Spray Dick Hart Mac McLendon Jerry Abbot Hugh Royer jJack Montgomery Bil Oudenne den Refram Grier Jones Rafe Botts Seeeene Jacky Cupit Wayne Volmer Jim King Pete Brown Lionel Heber Jimmy Picard Bob Erickson Rolf Dering Don Finslerwad Tom Shaw John Levinson Jim Colbert J C Goosie Rick Rhoads Jim Hardy Butch O’hoearn Graham Dick Ol Ronnie Reif Steve Steve Spray Reid Richard Martines Taat Tab Jim Wiechers Or Don Bies Jerry Barber Ke Nagle Ken Venturi Howet Fraser van Larry Ears Ed Qodfield Terry Bill Roy Pace Moon Mullins Larry Hinson Laurie Hammer Phil Rodgers Fotis Livey Rod Corl Oe Fred Hawkins Gary Raaplal Tony Holdaui Klugh Inga Aude Marmion Tavd Word Hooner Cesar Sanuda Richard Gorte Berry Hrard Sikes Tri Dave Altars Erfurth Mika Reayer John Schroider Germain Wear Iha Fairfield Holfer Jim Ferrier TVG Hid Jerry Preuss Karl Stewart George Capouneae Ter Harry Gunnae Dave Ler Jerry Edwards Ler Elder Aoe A Donole Amatuer

A's top Tigers 5-3 as Campaneris stars in Detroit win

Bert Campaneris collected three hits and scored three times while Gene Tenace hit his first major league homer to back rookie George Jauzerique who allowed five hits in his first start. Rollie Fingers earned the save as Oakland beat Detroit 5-3 despite Bill Freehan and Mickey Stanley errors.

Detroit Bert Campaneris Gene Tenace Oakland A Detroit Tigers Gicht George Jauzerique Norm Cash Hommer Rollie Fingers A's Debroit Tonace Matt Wilson Oakland Campaneris Oon Danny Cater Bill Freehan Devon Mike Hershbuerger Reesie Jackson Hershbereer Mickey Stanley Cater

Senators Blank Twins 1-0 in tight Washington win

Barry Moore and Darold Knowles held Minnesota to two hits as Washington edged the Twins 1-0. Howard drove in the deciding run with a sixth inning double play grounder. Moore left with a strained muscle. Knowles pitched four relief innings for the win.

ST. Paul-Minneapolis Barry Moore Darold Knowles Kitter Frank Howard Washington Senators Minnesota Twins Senators Twins Howard Washington Jim Kaal Brant Allea Ken McMullen Dick Billings Moore Knowles

Caponi and Mann Tie For First In Lady Car Jine Open

Donna Caponi matched Carol Mann with a five under par 68 to lead the Lady Car Jine Open at Pine Ridge Golf Course in Baltimore. Kathy Whitworth and Susie Maxwell Benning shot 69 to sit one stroke back, with a group of players at 70 and several at 72 in the crowded first round standings.

Baltimore Donna Caponi Carol Mann Kathy Whitworth Susie Maxwell Benning U.S. Golf Association Wilton O.g Aerda Whalen Lezing Hubert Sandra Spuzichy Ruth Jessen Mary Mills Imm Jo Ann Prentice Nargie Masters Jan Ferraris Dovee Cazmierski Veany Zavichan Edy Burfeindt Haron Miler IA Judy Kimball Mee Eae

Belmont Stakes Starters for 125000-added race

New York AP reports the Belmont Stakes field for Saturdays race at Belmont Park. Entries include Arts and Letters Razza 4-5 Prime Foot Veasauez 30-1 and Majestic Prince Hartack 6-5, plus Dike Belmonte 2-1 with Rotz 26-1. Owners Rokeby Stables George Walacn Frank McMahon Olmvier S. Deming Claiborne Farm King Ranch. Weights 124 pounds. Purse and prize breakdown listed. Telecast CBS EDT.

New York Satturday Mies Belmont Park Arts and Letters Razza Prime Foot Veasauez Phaiestic Prince Hartack Rooney's Shied Adams Dike Belmonte Distray Rotz Rokeby Stables George Walacn Frank McMahon Olmvier S. Deming Claiborne Farm King Ranch CBS

Danville Speedway to Host Sunday Races at 2 PM

Danville Speedway announces weekly Sunday racing events at 2 PM. Track located at 58 East Pall. Attendance and race details to be posted by organizers. Fans urged to arrive early for pit access and warmups.

Yanks Triumph 3-2 as Bahnsen Delivers Winning Run

Yankees edge White Sox 3-2 in Chicago behind Stan Bahnsen who despite a rough start lasts five innings and drives in the deciding run. Bahnsen limits Sox to five hits with two walks and four strikeouts, while Gene Michael’s triple and Horace Clarke’s triple spark a two-run rally in the fifth to flip the game.

Herschel Nissenson Associated Press NEW York (Ap Stan Bahnsen New York Yankees Chicago White Sox White Sox Yankees Bobby Knoop Bill Robinson Gary Peters Gene Michael Carlos May Bahnsen Michael Yanks Horace Clarke Bobby Cox Chicago New York Wwllams Clarke Anaricio Cox Cmay Murcer Ward Lyttle Berry White Hermann Penstone Melton Elils Knoop Bravo Michaels Gpelers Hopkins Wood Charke HR Knoon IPH G.peters Bahnsen Tea i

Namath shaped by fame marked man after pro grid pact

Joe Namath, the Jets star, has lived in the spotlight since signing a 387000 dollar contract in 1965. The piece notes his lavish lifestyle, sidemouth fashion, and a recent controversy at a club co-owned with Ray Abruzzese. It references past suspensions, knee injuries, and a carefree attitude toward authority with quotes on acting, mink coats, and the Super Bowl guarantee.

Joe Namath Associated Press NEW York (Ap Joe Willie Namath Beaver Falls Rhett Butler Meek New York Jets Namath Sonny Werblin Jets Joe Willie Lexington Avenue Pete Rozelle Ray Abruzzese Joe Alabama Werblin iHs Bear Bryant Milt Woodard American Football League Gator Far East Fife

Hank Aaron Sparks Braves Past Pirates 3-1

Hank Aaron hit his 524th career homer in the fourth inning to spark the Atlanta Braves to a 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Pitcher Phil Niekro improved to 8-4, with Atlanta boosting its home record to 18-7 after a rough road swing. Tommie Aaron scored on Mike Lum’s RBI single in the fifth, yielding the decisive run.

Atlanta Hank Bruce Dal Canton Niekro

McNally Leads Orioles to 5-1 Win Over Pilots

Un beaten Dave McNally pitched a four hit complete game for his eighth win as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Seattle Pilots 5-1. Frank Robinson and Paul Blair each drove in two runs, helping Baltimore extend its hot stretch to 18 wins in 22 games.

Gordon Beard Associated Press Baltimore (Ap Dave McNally Baltimore Orioles Seattle Press Frank Robinson Paul Blair Orioles McNally Seattle Tommy Harper Don Buford Robinson Gary Bell Blair Ray Oyter Brooks Robinson Baltimore Buford Sanpson Cf Tdavis Stair Comer Mincher Powell Mnertov iOvlar Djohnson Bell Dalimple Bayton Retanger Ss Whitaker McNaliy Mn Talbot Gelnar Ovler Los F.robinson Sr.comer S. Bell MccNally SFF Rabingon BRR

Jones Lifts Red Sox Over Royals In 11th

Dalton Jones hit a two run homer in the 11th inning propelling Boston to a 4-2 win over Kansas City. Dick Schofield followed with a ground rule double, while George Scott tied the game in the 10th with a two out homer. Lyle earned the win after relieving in the 10th.

Boston Dalton Jones Boston Red Sox Kansas City Royals Dick Schofield Moe Drabowsky Jones Royals Kansas City Red Sox Ray Culp George Scott Culp Mike Fiore Joe Foy Ed Kirkpatrick Jerry Adair Sparky Lyle Lyle Carl Yastrzemski Regie Smith Bill Butler Fiore

Cardinals Triumph 6 3 Over Astros in Houston

Tim McCarver sparked a late rally with a key sixth inning hit as the Cardinals beat the Astros 6-3 Friday night. Lou Brock, Mike Shannon and McCarver drove runs while Vada Pinson homered for St Louis. Don Wilson left with an injury as Houston faded. Briles earned the win with Hoerner sealing the save as St Louisoutscored Houston 6-3.

Houston Tim McCarver St. Louis Cardinals Curl Flood Joe Torre Danny Coombs McCarver Fpur Cardinals Lou Brock Riun Mike Shannon Nelson Briles Joe Hoerner Vada Pinson Norm Miller Don Wilson Torre Marty Martinez LOUIS _ MOULTON Brock Stelary Flood Morgan Pinson Wynn Nmiller McArver Menkess Shannon Edwards Javier Martinez Maxvill Jalou Davaille Wilson Hunt Blasque Jray Hoerner Coombs Geiger St. Louis E Martinez Blefarv Stock N.miller Hoorner D.wilson J.rav Billingham Hoermner

Mantle Day Proclaimed by Lindsay at City Hall

New York Mayor John V Lindsay declared Sunday Mickey Mantle Day in a brief City Hall ceremony. Mantle, retired, will exit Yankee Stadium Sunday with his uniform number 7 retired, capping his career.

New York John V. Lindsay Mickey Mantle City Hall Mantle Yanker Stadium

Spassky-Petrosyan World Chess Title Tilt Postponed

The 20th game in the World chess championship was postponed Friday due to Boris Spassky's slight illness. Spassky leads defending champion Tigran Petrosyan 105 to 85 in the series.

Moscow Boris Spassky Spassky Tigran Petrosyan

Dick Stefanich Sets Five PBA Records Friday

Dick Stefanich of Joliet Illinois set five Professional Bowlers Association records Friday in the final round of the $70,000 Smallcomb Enterprises Association tournament in Redwood City California. He finished the 40 game series with 9446 pins and earned 600 bonus pins for winning 12 games in match play. The totals were PRA records and he also had the PRA high league game block at 2012 and the high one game total at 3.9 percent with 49 straight games of 200 or more, another record.

Redwood City Calif Dick Stefanich Joliet Professional Bowlers Association Smallcomb Enterprises Association Stefanich

Royals Trade Spriges for Harris in Farm System Shuffle

The Kansas City Royals sent outfielder George Spriges, batting .167, to their Omaha farm club and promoted Billy Harris from the same team in a Friday exchange.

Kansas City Kansas City Royals George Spriges Omaha Billy Harris

Pony League Scoreless Frames At Riverside Meet

Dr Pepper 000 100 0 144 Hardison Brick 001 229 X. Turner and Pritchett. Ball and Pearson. Thompson Readymix on 000 0 54. Dan. Amusement 200 000 0 232 Jones and Shelton. Scearce and Clifton.

Riverside Dr. Pepper Hardison Turner and Pritchett Ball Pearson Dan Amusement Jones and Shelton Scearce Clifton

Rampaging Cubs Top Reds 14-8 in Big Rally

Chicago Cubs, sparked by Ernie Banks and Billy Williams with simultaneous three-run homers, defeated the Cincinnati Reds 14-8. Ken Holtzman earned his ninth win as Phil Regan closed a shaky sixth inning, while Don Young sparked a four-run Cub fourth to widen the gap.

Chicago Glenn Beckett Chicago Cubs Cubs Cincinnati Reds Beckett Tony Cloninger Jerry Liska Associated Press Ernie Banks Billy Williams Ken Holtzman Cincinnati Phil Regan Don Young Cub Banks Williams Jack Fisher Bil Short Jim Hickman Johnny Bench Reds Holtzman Tony Perez Lee May Bench Tommy Helms Jim Beauchamp Cincinnate Rose Ofero Kessinger Tolan Johnson Oliver Bwillams Perez Lméy Santo Benchanks Helms W Smith Chaney Ss Hickman Rf Beauchp Handley Granger You Tewart Gor Pena Regan Cloninger Fisher Short Ruiz Tota Cincinnat Tees B.short Aoeeenees Regan Wapenee Ave Fisher Goarksi

Horton Harrelson Power Indians To 8 3 Triumph

Tony Horton drove in four runs with two home runs including a first-inning grand rally as the Cleveland Indians beat the California Angels 8-3. Ken Harrelson added a two-run shot, lifting Cleveland to its third straight win. Juan Pizarro pitched the final six innings, silencing the Angels after a fourth-inning triple by Aurelio Rodriguez.

Cleveland Tony Horton Ken Harrelson Cleveland Indians California Angels Horton Jim MccGlothlin Pizarro Angels California Alomar Snyder Brown Fregosi Harrelson Maye If Fuller T Horton Spencer Klimcick Salriano Mayer Johnstone Klimchock A.rodriguez Pina L.johnson Borbon T.horton Fosse

Laycoe Signs to Coach Kings at Los Angeles

Hal Laycoe, 46, agreed to a two year contract to coach the Los Angeles Kings, backed by owner Jack Kent Cooke who praised him as a top organizer. Laycoe leaves Portland after seven WHL championships in eight years and will join the Kings July 1 after a prior rejected offer.

LOS Angeles Hal Laycoe Los Angeles Kings Laycoe Kings Jack Kent Cooke Cooke NHL Maurice Richard Montreal Boston Portland Buckaroos Red Kelly Portland

Softball Results at Stonewall Jackson and Batlon Park

Stonewall Jackson games show Woodlawn versus Rivermont with scattered scores and forfeit notes. At Batlon Park West End and First Baptist posted tied lines, while Jaycee Bombers and other teams posted scattered scores and player pairings in a clipped league results page.

Stonewall Jackson Woodlawn Rivermont Arnold and Pendry Thornton and Wells Third Avenue Jaycees Hart, Goble and Tdumare Datlon and Hundley Batlon Park West End First Baptist Havymore Burton D. Giles Carter

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