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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1966

Page

3

Richardson Pepitone Hit Circuit Wallops In Fifth

Yankees beat Indians 7-2 as Bobby Richardson and Joe Pepitone homered in the fifth inning to break a 2-2 tie. Fritz Peterson pitched all nine for New York, allowing five hits and striking out nine. An infield single by Roger Maris sandwiched between the two homers. The win snap a six-game skid against Cleveland this season.

Cleveland Bobby Richardson Joe Pepitone New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Richardson Roger Maris Yankees Indians Fritz Peterson

Sugarloaf to host 1967 intercollegiate ski championships

Kingfield Maine officials announced the NCAA coaches committee confirmed Sugarloaf Mountain as the site for the 1967 intercollegiate ski championships from March 1 to 3. The decision aligns with the mountain’s plans to host top college skiers for three days of competition.

Kingfield Maine Sugarloaf Mountain NCAA

Torre's Three-Run Shot Caps Braves Rally for 11-6 Win

Joe Torre belted a three-run homer as Atlanta roared back from a 5-0 deficit to beat the New York Mets 11-6. Rico Carly and Felix Millan sparked the rally with early hits, followed by a sequence including Mike de la Haza, Woody Woodward, and Hank Aaron. Jerry Grote and Al Luplow had Mets RBI, with Cleon Jones scoring on a double steal as New York led 5-0 after three innings.

NEW York Joe Torre Atlanta Braves New York Mets Braves Atlanta Melts Rico Carly Felix Millan Mike de la Haz Woody Woodward Dick Selma Rob Gardner Hank Aaron Torre Jerry Grote al Luplow Cleon Jones Mets Dick Stuart

Mariners catcher progresses after brain surgery

Merritt Ranew was reported doing well Tuesday after brain surgery to remove a blood clot following a May 11 brawl in Vancouver. Surgeon Dr. William Hutchinson cautioned it is too soon to judge the operation’s outcome, with recovery likely two to three days for complete assessment.

Merritt Ranew Seattle Wash William D. Hutchinson Ranew Vancouver B.C James Y. Phillips

Pirates whip Cardinals 9 1 for sixth straight win

Roberto Clemente triggers an eight run eighth inning rally with a three run homer as the Pittsburgh Pirates crush the St. Louis Cardinals 9-1 for their sixth straight victory. Clemente, Stargell, Lynch powers in the key hits. Don Cardwell shines on the mound.

Pittsburgh Pirates St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh Roberto Clemente St. Louis Clemente Pirates Willie Stargell Jerry Lynch Jim Pagliaroni Don Dennis Bob Gibson Donn Ciendenon Don Cardwell Bob Bailey Cardwell Cardinals Orlando Cepeda Bailey Gene Aljey Gibson Stargell

Pearson And Petty Head Field In Sunday's Race

WEAVERVILLE N C David Pearson seven time winner on the NASCAR Grand National circuit and Richard Petty head the early entry list for Sundays inaugural Fireball 300 at Asheville Weaverville Speedway. Petty seeks a qualifying speed record and a second straight win following last summers Western North Carolina 500. About 30 entries expected for the 300 lap event honoring Glenn Fireball Roberts with a 7500 purse. Other entries include Elmo Langley James Hylton John Sears Buck Baker J T Putney and Tom Pistone.

Weaverville N.C David Pearson Richard Petty Asheville-Weaverville Speedway Petty Pearson Grafton Burgess Raymond Parks Glenn Fireball Roberts Charlotte Elmo Langley Landover Ford Spartanburg S.C New Asheville Speedway North Carolina James Hylton Inman Dodge John Sears Ellerbe Buck Baker Oldsmoblie J.T. Putney Arden Chevrolet Tom Pistone Chicago

Reggie Jackson Seeks high signing bonus with A’s

Reggie Jackson avoids naming a figure, saying the offer from the Kansas City Athletics is far from peanuts. He notes prior discussions with scout Bob Zuk and recalls being considered as a top pick if the Mets hadn’t selected him. He won’t reveal a number but vows it will be substantial. Jackson, an Arizona State PE major, plans to finish college in stages between seasons.

Baltimore Reggie Jackson Kansas City Athletics A’s New York Mets Bob Zuk Kansas City Jackson Wyncote A‘s Rick Arizona State

Snead Misses U S Open Berth In Detroit Qualifying

Sam Snead, the 54-year-old veteran from White Sulphur Springs West Virginia, failed to qualify for the U S Open in San Francisco after shooting a 151 over 36 holes at Detroit Country Club. Alex Sutton of Redwood City California topped the day with a 137 at six sectional sites.

Associated Press Sam Snead White Sulphur Springs W.va San Francisco Snead Detroit Country Club Alex Sutton Redwood Ity San Francisco Golf Club

Errors Spark Astros Past Giants 10 9 in Rio

Sonny Jackson Dave Nicholson and John Bateman each had three hits as Houston beat San Francisco 10-9. Four Houston runs were unearned due to Giants errors, including McCovey misplays in the third. Nicholson and Bateman sparked a seventh inning surge to pull away before San Francisco scored three in the eighth.

Houston Sonny Jackson Dave Nicholson John Bateman San Francisco Giants Astros Jim Hart Willie McCovey Jackson Hart Nicholson Jim Wynn Ray Sadecki Bob Aspromonte Rusty Staub Aspromonte McCovey Staub Bateman Dave Giusti Tom Haller Salou Mantila jHart Gentile I Baller Brown Lanier Asprmate Sadecki Giusti Mdaniel Raymond Mason Ph Todod Priddy Haller Fuentes S&—Gabrielson Sadeckive McDaniel Priddy Linzy Tanta Shaw Cede

Jim Kaat Hurls Twins To 6-1 Win Over A’s

Jim Kaat held Kansas City to one hit in the last five as Minnesota beat the Athletics 6-1. He drove in two with a fourth inning single and helped fuel a four run frame after Ed Charles homered in the third. Bernie Allen, Zoilo Versalles, and Sandy Valdespino also contributed with timely hits as Minnesota built a 4-1 lead and added two more on a double steal and Mincher single.

ST. Paul Minneapolis Jim Kaat Innnings Kansas City Minnesota ‘I Athletics Minnesota Ed Charles A’s Bernie Allen Zoilo Versalles Sandy Valdespino Twins Don Mincher Kaat Versalles Mincher Tony Oliva Roland Sheldon Cmpneris Charles Valdipino Gershtyr Oliva Cf Cater Harrelson Killebrow Jhall Nossek Cf Batley Roof Ballen Wyatt Sheldon Chavaria Lindblad Suarez Hershberger Versailles Amcher Charires Sb—Versalles Oliva Sf—Valdespino Wyatt Oo Wyatt Kaat Lindblad (Battey

Baseball standings and Wednesday games recap

Major and National League schedules show AL games at night including Chicago at California Kansas City at Minnesota Boston at Detroit New York at Cleveland and Washington at Baltimore also twi night. NL matchups list San Francisco at Houston St Louis at Pittsburgh Cincinnati at Philadelphia Atlanta at New York Los Angeles at Chicago with pitchers noted in parenthesis.

Chicago Lamabe California Brunet Kansas City Hunter Minnesota Grant Boston Wilson Detroit McLain New York Stottlemeyer Cleveland Bell Washington Richert Hannan Baltimore Palmer Barber San Francisco Atarichas Houston Coultar St. Louis Jackson Pittsburgh Law Cincinnati Ellis Philadelpia Short Atlanta Fischer Fisher Los Angeles Drysdale Hands Ashington Califarnia Eereere Philadelphia

Marcus Anderson Turns Pro Following Gloves Victory

Marcus Anderson, three time National Golden Gloves winner, will debut July 13 at Madison Square Garden under a pro arrangement similar to Cassius Clay. Managed by Louisville attorney Chris Duvall and W. G. Reynolds, Anderson will 25 percent of earnings into a trust until age 35 or retirement, with training by Joe Martin.

Louisville Marcus Anderson Cassius Clay Anderson Madison Square Garden Chris Duvall W. G Billy) Reynolds Duvall Joe Martin Clay Bobby Little New York Emile Griffith Joey Archer

Patriots Sign Two BC Defenders for AFL Contracts

Boston Patriots GM Mike Holovak announced the signing of two Boston College defensive specialists to 1966 AFL contracts. Cornerback Ron Gentili will vie for the safety spot left by Ross O’Hanley, drafted by Miami. End Rick Capp, 6-4, 250 pounds, also signed after originally arriving at BC as a basketball player.

Patriots Boston Boston Patriots Boston College Mike Holovak Ron Gentili Ross O’hanley Miami Endick Capp

Orioles Outlast Senators 6-5 In 12-Inning Contest

Frank Robinson delivered the decisive single with the bases loaded in the 12th, capping a three-run rally that lifted the Baltimore Orioles to a 6-5 win over the Washington Senators. The rally erased a 5-3 Senators lead, as Russ Snyder walked and scored on a triple by Andy Elchebarren, with Woodie Held tying it on a pinch hit. Boog Powell was intentionally walked before Robinson’s game winner.

Baltimore Frank Robinson Washington Orioles Senators Ken McMullen Russ Snyder Andy Elchebarren Woodie Luis Aparicio Ed Brinkman Boog Powell Robinson Bob Laverine Stu Miller Fred Valentine Saverine Paul Casanova Ken

Tigers Edge Red Sox 2-1 In Tight Pitching Battle

Detroit wins 2-1 behind Mickey Lolich three-hit outing. Hor ton triples and scores on Bill Freehan’s sacrifice fly for the tie breaking run. Tony Conigliaro homered in the second, but Lolich with Sherry and Podres held Boston.

Tigers Red Sox Detroit Willie Horton Bill Freehan Detroit Tigers Boston Mickey Lolich Lolich Tony Coniglilaro Larry Sherry Johnny Podres Dick McAuliffe Conigliaro Jerry Lumpe Norm Cash George Smith Mike Ryan Joe Christopher Sherry Podres Petrodli Mculiffess Thomas Lumpe Ustrinski If Trcewski Cash Foy Kaline Cf Coniglare Rf Northrup Mith Whorton If J Ryan Freenan Jones Wert Christphr Sadowski Lolich Po McMahon Tillman Boston Beers Canigliaro W.horton S— McAuliffe G.smith McAuliffe Freehan Sadowski Hae Pees McMahon Sherry Lolich

Open golf qualifiers list from Washington D C area

Dick Whetzle of Baltimore shot 145 to lead eight sectional qualifiers for the U S Open at San Francisco. Mac Main of Weldon N C finished one stroke back at 146, with Herb Hooper Frank Kirany and others at 147 148 and 149. Lew Worsham Jr was named the sixth alternate. nine players tied at 150 151 for the remaining spots.

Washington Dick Whetzle Baltimore San Francisco Whetzle Woodholm Country Club Washingtonian Country Club Maryland Whettle Mac Main Weldon N. C Herb Hooper Richmond Frank Kiraiy Hollidaysburg David Jiminez Chevy Chase Andrew Borkovich Tarentum Lee Elder Phil Bankert Hershey George Fazio Clementon N. J Ben Hogan Lew Worsham Jr Oakmont

Four Newcomers Added To U S Wrestling Team

Four new entrants join four veterans on the United States freestyle squad at the world wrestling championships in Toledo. The newcomers Fred Powell, Werner Holzer, Len Kauffman, and Jess Lewis debut at worlds, joining Richard Sanders, Bob Douglas, Dean Larr, and Larry Kristoff as experienced performers from the U S training camp in Ann Arbor.

Toledo Ohio United States University of Toledo Bill Smith U. S Ann Arbor Mich U.S Dale Thomas Fred Powell Norfolk Werner Holzer Chica Len Kauffman Lebanon Ore Jess Lewis Burnsville Richard Sanders Portland Bob Douglas Bridgeport Dean Larr Boulder Colo Larry Kristoff Carbondale

Giants Sign Mor rison for 1966 Season

New York Giants announce Joe Morrison a versatile backfield player has signed for the 1966 season marking his seventh NFL season.

Giants New York Joe Morrison New York Giants National Football League

Barkley Retires From Playing After Eye Injury

Detroit AP reports defenseman Doug Barkley has lost sight in his right eye and will end his playing career in 1966. Wings say he may remain with the NHL organization in a scouting, PR, or assistant role, with a remote chance of coaching. Bill Gadsby may return as a player as he contemplates retirement. Barkley was injured January 30 in a collision with Doug Mohns of the Chicago Black Hawks, suffering a detached retina after multiple operations.

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