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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1965

Page

3

Johnny Lewis Delivers 11th inning homer to beat Reds 1-0

In Cincinnati, Johnny Lewis broke a no-hit bid by Jim Maloney with a leadoff homer in the 11th inning to lift the Mets over the Reds 1-0. Maloney carried a 10 inning no hitter into the 11th, finishing with 18 strikeouts, a NL extra inning record. Roy McMillan, Jesse Gonder, and others offered late resistance but New York snapped a 10-game skid.

Cincinnati Jim Maloney Johnny Lewis New York Mets Reds Maloney Warren Spahn Mets Chicago Lewis Ron Swoboda Roy McMillan Jesse Gonder New York Larry Beerworth Frank Lary Pete Rose Vada Pinson Frank Robinson Gordie Coleman Houston Ken Johnson Pinson Chris Cannizzaro Coleman Cannizzaro TORK Cincinnati Ab Swobods Eewards Klaus Factailian Cardenas Seer Maloney York New Lincionati A Cpncinnatis Harper, S Carde Lary Tomi Harper Harper Johnson Fred Toney Chicago Cubs Jim Vaughn Chuck Hiller Hiller Ed Kranepool Charlie Smith Lother John Edwards Krane- Pool Milwaukee Denis Menke Californians Christopher Ellis Burton Jim Bunning Seaon Ewet Blackwell Boston Johnny Klippstein Hershell Freeman Joe Black Black

Record leads: Hack Wilson 190 RBIs in 1930 Cubs season

Heavy Hegen notes Hack Wilson set the all time single season RBI record with 190 for the Chicago Cubs in 1930, a mark that reportedly remains unbeaten. He also mentions golf club widths and Warren Spohn as a notable left handed pitcher with a late first win at age 25.

Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig Jimmy Foxx Ted Williams Hack Wilson Cubs Warren Spohn

Braves Defeat White Sox In Exhibition Game

Rico Carty led Milwaukee with four runs including a two run homer as the Braves beat the Chicago White Sox 5-1 in an exhibition game. Carty drove in Alou and Aaron with a first inning single, scored on Torre's hit, and homered in the third. Nicholson doubled for Chicago and Schaffer doubled in the fifth for a White Sox run. Keller earned the win over John.

Atlanta Rico Carty Gee Milwaukee Braves Chicago White Sox Carty Felipe Alou Hank Aaron Milwaukee Joe Torre Braves Eddie Mathews Chicago Dave Nicholson Jim Schaffer Dick Kelley Tommy John

Cards Rally Past Pirates 5-2 in Relief Effort

St Louis gained a 5-2 victory over Pittsburgh as Ron Taylor silenced the Pirates after a tied fifth inning. Julian Javier started the decisive frame with a single, Bill White was hit by a pitch, and Carl Warwick’s grounder plus Alley errors produced two unearned runs.

Mike Becht Associated Press ST. Louis St. Louis Cardinals Ron Taylor Pittsburgh Pirates Julian Javier Bob Veale Bill White Carl Warwick Pirate Gene Alley Javier Bob Bailey White Cardinals Veale Alley Taylor Steve i Cartion Roberto Clemente Pirates

Deubel Wins Trophy in Isle of Man Sidecar Race

Max Deubel of West Germany won the International Tourist Trophy sidecar race at Douglas with Emil Horner as passenger. He set race and lap records in 1 hour 4 minutes 59.8 seconds at 90.57 mph, as BMW swept the top four. Scheidegger finished second with John Robinson as passenger, and three other German riders were in the top four.

Douglas Isle of Man Max Deubel West Germany Fritz Scheidegger Switzerland Deubel Emil Horner BMW H. Scheidegger John Robinson Britain H. George Auerbacher Heinz Luthringshauser Maurice Candy United States R.J. Dupont MSC Scheidegger

Mets Sign Two Young Players From Baltimore

The Mets signed two young players from Baltimore drawn in the Class A free agent draft. Gerald Bark, 20, a sophomore pitcher from the University of Maryland, and Lou Williams, 17, a catcher who played sandlot baseball after high school. Williams goes to Marion, Virginia, in the Appalachian Rookie League and reports June 24. Bark has not yet been assigned.

NEW York New York Mets Baltimore Gerald Bark University of Maryland Lou Williams Williams Marion Bark

U S Public Links Qualifying, Rounds Carded Next Week

Thirty six hole sectional qualifying for the U S Public Links Golf Tournament will be held next week at High Point North Carolina and Charleston North Carolina. Competition is scheduled Sunday at Charleston and Monday at High Point. One berth at each site. field 8 at High Point and 20 at Charleston. Defending champion Bill McDonald of Topeka Kansas and 149 sectional qualifiers will play 36 holes July 12 13 at Pittsburgh to determine the 64 players for match play starting July 14. Two 18 hole matches each day will yield semifinalists for 36 hole play on July 16. Finals will be 36 holes on July 17.

U.S High Point N.C Charleston Momlay Bill McDonald Topeka Kan Pittsburgh

Restless Clemente Keeps Pirates Awake With Batting Surge

Roberto Clemente of the Pirates, battling sleep problems from malaria, has surged to a .324 average and 39 hits in 93 at bats over 23 games, lifting Pittsburgh to fifth place. He trails Willie Mays by one point for fifth in the NL batting race, while leaders Gordie Coleman and Joe Torre push the top. Mantilla leads NL RBI with 50 as Banks tops with 50 RBI.

Ben Olan Associated Press New York Roberto Clemente Pittsburgh Clemente Pirates San Francisco Willie Mays Richie Allen Philadelphia Gordie Coleman Cincinnati Joe ‘Torre Milwaukee Hank Aaron Torre Aaron Vics Davalillo Cleveland Indians Detroit Coleman Cin Sabe Lendenon A Mays UN Francisco Orre McCovey San Delphia Star Ork Callison Phila Chicago Partis Onnson Fai Robinson

Johns quits Holman Moody race team in split

NASCAR driver Bobby Johns leaves Holman Moody, blaming the second rate car for performance. Cale Yarborough will replace him in the 1965 Ford. Benjo Matthews remains chief mechanic. Johns earned 21470 this year, driving eight races with five top fives, ending 26th in Dixie 400 after an engine blow.

Charlotte Bobby Johns Miami Fla Holman- Moody Racing John Holman Cale Yarborough Timmonsville S.C Johns Ford Benjo Matthews Bobby Holman Matthews Asheville Atlanta

NJCAA Names All-Star Team For 1965 Play

The National Junior College Athletic Association announced its 1965 All Star baseball team. First Team includes Infielders Bob Smith Bacone Muskogee Oklahoma Gary Huey Odessa Texas Ron Sutton Blinn Brenham Texas Bob Mendell Northeastern Oklahoma AM Miami. Outfield John Frye Manatee Bradenton Ralph Carpenter Phoenix Dominic Martino Hudson Valley Troy NY Catcher Ed Yarnell Miami Dade Florida. Pitchers Gary Laws Wingate NC Q V Lowe Gulf Coast Panama City Florida Kenneth Hall Nassau Community Garden City NY Second Team Infield John Cervi Erie County Buffalo Pete Fulton Joliet Tom Zumalt Racone Muskogee Oklahoma Tom Robson Phoenix Outfield Randy Stoneman Brevard Mike Deisher Mesa Grand Junction Rich Miller Ellsworth Iowa Falls Iowa Catcher Norman Singleton Grand View Des Moines Iowa Pitchers Tom Burgees Phoenix Arizona Joe Berg Odessa Texas Jay Schlormer Lincoln Illinois

Bob Smith Bacone Muskogee Okla Gary Huey Odessa Tex Ron Sutton Blinn Brenham Bob Mendell Northeastern Oklahoma AM Miami John Frye Manatee Bradenton Fla Ralph Carpenter Phoenix Ariz Dominic Martino Hudson Valley Troy N.Y Ed Yarnell Miami-Dade Florida Gary Laws Wingate N.C Q. V. Lowe Gulf Coast Panama City Fila Kenneth Hall Nassau Community Garden City John Cervi Erie County Buffalo Pete Fulton Joliet Tom Zumalt Racone Tom Robson Randy Stoneman Brevard Mike Deisher Mesa Grand Junction Colo Rich Miller Ellsworth Iowa Falls Towa Norman Singleton Grand View Des Moines Tom Burgees Atiz Joe Berg Odessh Jay Schlormer Lincoln

Neck injury reported after rear end crash

Elizabeth Frances Newton, 17, of 318 Westview Drive, complained of a neck injury yesterday morning after her car was struck from behind at Popular Street intersection. Police reported the incident and injuries appeared minor with no further details available.

Elizabeth Frances Newton Westview Drive Popular

Top Ten Pitching Decisions From Hidden Box Score

A compact list of pitching records featuring Ellis of Cincinnati with a 9 2 mark against privsdale of Los Angeles at 11 3, 786 Weale and EAsuran both near 7 2, Koufax of Los Angeles at 2 1 with .750, Jay of Cincinnati at 2 0 7, 714 Aloney of Cincinnati at 52 714, Johnson of Milwaukee at 32 714, highlighting standout performances and team contexts.

Ellis Cincinnati Privsdale Los Angeles Weale Easuran Koufax Jay Johnson Milwaukee

UCLA Netters Dominate Play At NCAA Meet

UCLA led by top seed Arthur Ashe dominated opening day action at the NCAA tennis championships in Los Angeles. The Bruins scored eight points in the second round as Ian Crookenden and Dave Reed advanced, while upsets and strong performances from Trinity, California, Stanford and USC shaped the early team standings.

UCLA Arthur Ashe Trinity Tex California Stanford University of Southern California Ashe Lin Harris Wichita State Mike Belkin Miami Cal Ron Batchelder Bruins Ian Crookenden Dave Reed Crookenden Dave Segal New York University Reed John Norgauer Los Angeles State John Yeomans University of Redlands Calif USC Jerry Cromwell Cromwell Jim Burns Kansas Aday Lloyd Tito Ediiburu Mississippi State Graham Primrose Sydney Australia Larry Malin San Fernando Valley State College Clyde Witt Washington Paul Speicher Georgia Tech

Teen at fault in rear collision injures officer's car

Officer D L Haley reported her vehicle was rear ended by an auto driven by James Preston Barts Jr 16 of 172 Northwest Blvd after another car driven by Ronald Wayne Smith Jr of 147 Powell Ave struck her from behind. Damages totaled 670 dollars near St and Henry Rd.

D. L. Haley Ronald Wayne Smith, Jr Powell Ave James Preston Barts, Jr Northwest Blvd Henry Rd

Late Rally Lifts Tribe Past Yankees 5-4

Cleveland Indians win 5-4 over New York Yankees on Monday night after a two-run eighth inning. Max Alvis doubled to start the rally, Rocky Colavito and Azcue drove in runs, with Colavito scoring on a later single. Ralph Terry was charged with the late frame.

Cleveland Joe Azcue Pete Mikkelsen Cleveland Indians New York Yankees Indians Max Alvis Mikkelsen Rocky Colavito Alvis Steve Hamilton Leon Wagner Fred Whitfield Hal Reniff Hamilton Azcue Colavito Yankees Ralph Terry Wagner Roger Maris Joe Pepitone Clete Boyer New York

Danville Nips Lynchburg 5-4 In 11 Innings

Danville defeated Lynchburg 5-4 in 11 innings at Market Garden Field in Connie Mack League play. West pitched well through ten for Lynchburg but faltered in the 11th as Danville pushed across two runs on an error and a misplay after a bases loaded sequence, aided by three Danville hits and a Griffin bunt.

Danville Lynchburg Greys Market Garden Field West Griffin Pratt Roberts Lynchburg

Game Postponed by Rain in Boston Doubleheader Set

Baltimore's game with the Boston Red Sox was postponed Monday due to rain and cold and will be played as part of a twi night doubleheader on August 10.

Boston Baltimore Boston Red Sox

Forty three juniors tee off in Danville JC golf tour

Forty three young golfers begin the annual JC Golf Tournament at Glen Oak Country Club. The three day event offers open and novice divisions with four state tournament berths. Local golfers Bendall Feldman and others head the field as teens report to the first tee for starting times.

Glen Oak Country Club Jimmy Moore Rick’ Bendall Bob Feldman GWHL Terry Towler Richmond Danville Jack Nicklaus Phil Rogers al Geiberger Houston Texas Bing Crosby Jimmy, Flippen Wright Garrett Harry Lea Tuscarara Danville Golf Club Jim Moore ISW Mike Roberts Bob Wells Kenny Howard Paul Warner al Riley Rick Donaldson Allen Rippe Mike Howard Bill Floyd Trippy White Jay Lewis Tommy Freeze Junior Mitchell William Sakmon Bonnie Davis Gregg Jefferson

Danville Parents League Sets Meeting for Wednesday

The Parent League of Danville calls a meeting of high school parents for Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Danville Public Library. Any parent of a high school student may attend, a spokesman said.

Parent League of Danville Danville Public Library

Dixie Youth League Rec Center Scoreboard Report

At Recreation Center Freeze Coast game details list players Fyres Walker Earles Baker and Wooten plus Brown. John Daniel listed contact 614-1192 Hedrick Johnson 3 14 13 30 Sadler Stowe Stowe Perkins Marshall McDaniel Highland Farms Tompson Arthur Boggs Milan Clifton Patterson Pearson.

Dixie Youth League Recreation Center Pepsi-Cot Cceeneeueees Fyres Walker Earles Baker Wooten Brown John Daniel Hedrick Johnson Sadler V. Stowe R. Stowe Perkins Marshall McDaniel Highland Farms Tompson-Arthur Milan Clifton Patterson and Pearson

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