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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1962
Page
5
Clifton New Jersey AP reports Gay Palmer Jr led the $190,000 Golf Classic after an opening round of par 6 under, while Arnold Palmer struggled to a 73 amid a warm sunny day. The crowd reached about 15,000 as leaders battled for top prize in a star studded field.
Houston Colts signed five more young free agents to club contracts. Bill Booker, 21, third baseman from Altavista, Va, reports to Modesto, California. Others signing were Dave Adlesh, 18, catcher from Long Beach, California. Larry Mason, 19, left handed pitcher from Waco, Texas. Danny Coomba, 20, left handed pitcher from Brewer, Maine. Jimmy Marrujo, 18, right handed pitcher from Oaks, Oklahoma. Adlesh and Coombs will report to Oklahoma City. Mason and Marrujo to Durham.
The Chicago White Sox defeated the Los Angeles Angels 4 to 3 after a seven run second inning. Al Smith had five singles in five at bats and drove in two runs while rookie Mike Hershberger and pitcher Juan Pizarro added two RBIs each.
Doug Sanders from Ojai won with a 69 at the Classic Golf Tournament in Clifton New Jersey he holed out at the 20 yard third hole at Upper Montclair Country Club Chandler Harper of Plymouth Meeting Pa also aced the 17th with a 2 iron marking the first time two aces occurred on the PGA tour the same day this year two holes in one on one day ties a rare feat and Clinton Larry Landrith noted in local reports.
At the Polo Grounds Gary Landrith, 12, learns Hobie Landrith has been traded to Baltimore after Casey Stengel discussed a deal on the phone. The boy and his father planned Chicago travel for Mets Cubs, while Gary then heads to Chicago with the Mets and Hobie to Baltimore.
Samuels pitched four hits for United Lending as they edged Riverside 2 in a tight city softball contest. Bolling triple r and Fulton and Barbe with doubles provided the offense for United, while N Barker led Riverside with two singles.
In Manchester AP reports 18-year-old Carole Caldwell of Santa Monica upset top seed Margaret Smith 5-7 6-2 in the women’s singles quarterfinals at the Northern Lawn Tennis Championships. Susman and Hard reached the semifinals, with Hard defeating Rita Bentley 6-3 8-6.
In a Market Garden Field fixture Manville insulation beat Schosfield 2 and Coca-Cola routed Jesse Jones amid a string of clashes. Mathews and Gunnell led Insulation with strong hits while Coca-Cola surged late scoring 19 runs over the last three innings. Hoppers, Ford, and Taylor highlighted the winners with multiple timely hits as Jesse Jones’ lineup struggled.
Rich Rollins delivered a pair of doubles as the Minnesota Twins beat Kansas City 3-2. Joe Bonikowski pitched a complete game, allowing two runs on five hits with no walks. Ron Howser and Dick Howser contributed for Kansas City, while Rich Rollins and Jerry Lumpe provided the decisive runs for Minnesota.
The Associated Press reports a busy day at Belmont Park and other tracks with multiple horse wins and notable purses. Results include Bushwick Hurdle, 311,350 at Belmont Park won by a 1 1/4 length with odds around $10.60, plus nose victories at Suffolk Downs and other speed events. Modified sportsman and hobby drivers prepare for two weeks of South Boston racing, noting new EDT starting times and a schedule of heat races, feature events, and purses totaling $1,900 across six races.
The Shenandoah forks show cloudy high water easing. expect good weekend fishing for panfish and bass. Lake Shenandoah is cloudy with bream fishing noted. trout, largemouth bass, and other species reported across Shenandoah area streams and Virginia rivers with varied water clarity and recent stocking.
Riverside area league standings show Burton Memo 3 Rivermont Baptist 7 at Forest Lanes. Four Pins 2 beat Lane Smashers 1. Top individual scores include Hastings IS, Soyars 719, Noe Names 2-R. Beating 130 Lane Smashers IT. Brown 173, Boultzer 124, Dix 148.
Ronald Turner led Bibrel Voos to a smooth win over Temple Club by slugging two homers and driving in runs while striking out 30. Clifton, Dickerson, Batton and Aaron led Rotary to a 18 inning win over Jaycees as Jevins and Huff starred. Lovelace and McGuire provided offense in a separate Little League contest. Fox and Risney held Temple Club to few hits, and Tilghman and Phillips powered a Register and See victory.
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