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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1973

Page

3

State A B C Jr Bowling Tourney Resumes Today

The Virginia State A B C Junior Bowling Tournament returns this morning at Riverside Lanes Danville. Over 300 youngsters from across Virginia and Washington DC compete across singles doubles teams and all events as four weekend rounds determine plaques and top honors.

Riverside Lanes A.B.C Washington, D.C Danville Danville Bowling Association Phone-Tastics Roanoke Wash D.C Rutledge Paint Service Stuart Pizza Hut Augusta County Chewings Interiors Vikings Ralph Sobolinski Freddy Nassar Martinsville Ferry Creenzi Rob McClintock Mark Berguson Richmond Jim Poff Davis Phillips Tommy Peacock Ricky Lewis Bobby Lisk Tommy Lisk Richard Mulls Stan Tabler rAll Carlile Robertson Danny Smiley Mark Stanley Christiansburg Joel

Astros Top Cardinals 3-2 Behind Watson Late Bid

Houston takes a 3-2 win as Bob Watson hits his sixth homer in the eighth, breaking a 2-2 tie. Dave Roberts pitched eight innings for the Astros with Jim Crawford and Jim York closing in the ninth. Roger Metzger and Tommie Agee produced the early Houston lead, while Joe Torre tied it with a two-run shot for St Louis in the fifth.

Houston Bob Watson Houston Astros St. Louis Cardinals Watson Alan Foster Dave Roberts Astros Jim Ray Jim Crawford Jim York Roger Metzger Tommie Agee Son Cardinals Joe Torre Torre

Giants Nip Phils 4-3 In Overtime Thriller

In Philadelphia, Willie McCovey hit a three run homer in the 10th inning to lift the San Francisco Giants to a 4-3 victory over the Phillies. Ron Bryant earned the win as the first NL pitcher with 11 wins, after a late Phillies rally was halted by Elias Sosa. Bonds homered earlier to spark a scoreless duel with Wayne Twitchell.

Philadelphia Willie McCovey San Francisco McCovey Mac Searce Billy Wilson Tito Fuentes Garry Maddox Phillies Willie Montanez Greg Luzinski Elias Sosa Ron Bryant Bryant Wayne Twitchell Bobby Bonds Bonds Mike Schmidt del Unser Mike Anderson Twitchell Terry Harmon

Brewers Win 1-0 as Garcia Sac Fly Lifts Brewers

Pedro Garcia delivered a ninth inning sacrifice fly for Milwaukee to edge Chicago 1-0. Wilbur Wood took the loss after a strong start, while Jim Slayton earned the win for the Brewers behind seven scattered hits. E Rodriguez advanced on a hit by pitch, stole third, and scored on Garcia’s deep fly for the decisive run.

Chicago Pedro Garcia Milwaukee Brewers Chicago White Sox Wilbur Wood Wood Ellie Rodriguez Garcia Milwaukee Jim Slayton Milwaukee Chicago Colucciorf Leonis Verecia E.rodriguez Wwesatee Herrmann

Braves Whip Cubs 8-3 for fifth straight win

Hank Aaron and Darrell Evans homered as the Atlanta Braves beat the Chicago Cubs 8-3 to extend their winning streak to five. Aaron’s 17th of the year and 690th lifetime sparked a three-run fourth, with Evans adding his 15th in the first inning. The club added four more in the sixth on five hits including contributions from Roric Harrison, Marty Perez, and Johnny Oates.

Atlanta Hank Aaron Darrell Evans Atlanta Braves Chicago Cubs Aaron Braves Babe Ruth Roric Harrison Marty Perez Johnny Oates

Bobby Darwin Powers Twins To 13-6 Victory Over Tigers

Bobby Darwin drove in seven runs with two homers and two singles to power the Minnesota Twins to a 13-6 win over the Detroit Tigers. Harmon Killebrew added four RBIs with a single and double, as Detroit starter Jim Perry struggled in his first start against his former teammates. Will Horton and Dick McAuliffe homered for the Tigers, while Aurelio Rodriguez hit a homer off Jim Kaat.

Edetroit Bobby Darwin Minnesota Twins Detroit Tigers Harmon Killebrew Detroit Jim Perry Woodie Fryman Darwin RBI Twins jKillebrew Eel Dick Woodson Willie Horton Dick McAuliffe Aurelio Rodriguez Tigers Jim Kaat

Petty And Allison Grab Front Row For Tuborg 500

Riverside qualifiers set Petty at 110.027 mph for pole in the Tuborg 400 mile race. Bobby Allison is second fastest at 109.983 mph with a 1973 Chevelle. Ray Elder fails to qualify after engine trouble while Baker Yarborough Isaac McGriff also post strong times. Fifty drivers vie for 40 spots as two days of trials decide the lineup.

Riverside Calif Richard Petty Riverside International Raceway Tuborg Petty Bobby Allison Ray Elder Buddy Baker Cale Yarborough Ford Bobby Isaac Hershel McGriff Plymouth

Cuellar Shuts Out Rangers 1-0 For Orioles Victory

Mike Cuellar pitched the Orioles to a 1-0 win over the Texas Rangers on three hits. Al Bumbry doubled the scoring threat, advancing to third on a misplayed grounder and scoring on a Tommy Davis infield single. Davis extended his hitting streak to 17 games as Cuellar earned his first decision in three weeks and his fourth complete game.

Baltimore Balltimore Mike Cuellar Texas Rangers Orioles Tommy Davis Texas Jim Mason al Bumbry Bumbry Mason Bumbery Rich Coggins Toby Harrah Davis Cuellar Rangers Elliott Maddox Sonny Siebert

Amateur Neff McClary leads VSGA Open after first round

Fairfax contractor Neff McClary shoots one-under 70 to take a one stroke lead at the 16th VSGA Open held at International Town and Country Club. McClary 17 greens in regulation ahead of seven others including amateurs Tommy Wine Skeeter Heath Danny Camper and pro Ronnie Gerringer.

Fairfax (Ap Neff McClary Fairfax General International Town and Country Club McClary Tommy Wine Staunton Skeeter Heath Hampton Danny Camper Roanoke Virginia Beach Ronnie Gerringer Wine

Fred Norman Sparks Reds to 6-0 Win Over Pirates

Fred Norman, acquired earlier this week in a trade, pitched Cincinnati to a 6-0 victory over Pittsburgh Friday night, ending the Reds four-game skid. The Pirates dropped their fifth straight and 10th in 11 games as Cincinnati sent 10 batters to the plate in the third, scoring five runs. Pete Rose had two hits and neared 2,000, with Johnny Bench and Tony Perez scoring on hits and two more scoring on sacrifice flies by Bobby Tolan and Dave Concepcion.

Cincinnati Fred Norman Pittsburgh Reds Pirates Bob Moose Pete Rose Johnny Bench Tony Perez Bobby Tolan Dave Concepcion Will Grimsley Oakmont Gene Borek Dave Hill Hill U. S. Golf Association Pine Hollow Club East Norwich N.Y Borek William Robertson

ABE To Televise Last Two Rounds Of U.S. Open

ABC TV will broadcast the final two rounds of the 73rd United States Open from Oakmont Country Club. Air times are 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. EDT Saturday and 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. EDT Sunday.

Abe Oakmont Oakmont Country Club Abc—Tv Arnold Palmer Julius Boros Tom Weiskopf Gene Borek Jack Nicklaus Lee Trevino Bob Charles Johnny Miller Pam Gary Player Jim Colbert

Late Rally Lifts Mets To 5-2 Win Over Padres

Wayne Garrett hit a three run homer in the eighth as the Mets beat the Padres 5-2 in New York. John Milner and Ed Kranepool also contributed as San Diego’s seven game skid continued. Jim Fregosi had a two out triple, Ron Hodges added a sac fly, and Rusty Staub drew the bases loaded walk part of the early scoring. Clarence Gaston tied it with a seventh inning homer off Jon Matlack.

NEW York Wayne Garrett New York Mets San Diego Padres Garrett John Milner Ed Kranepool San Diego Padres Clarence Gaston Jon Matlack Mets Jim Fregosi Steve Arlin Ron Hodges Arlin Willie Mays Felix Millan Rusty Staub

Bailey Lifts Expos Over Dodgers 4-3 in 8th Inning Shot

Bob Bailey hit a solo homer in the eighth to lift the Montreal Expos to a 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night. The homer broke a 3-3 tie as Ken Singleton drove in two runs with a two out single in the sixth. Ernie McAnally improved to 4-1, while George Culver fell to 2-4 despite a tying eighth-inning Dodgers rally.

Montreal Bob Bailey Montreal Expos Los Angeles Dodgers Bailey George Culver Dodgers Joe Ferguson Ken Singleton Expos Ernie McAnally Culver

Pony League at Riverside Field Aberscr… Oil Amusement tilt

In a Riverside Field game Abercrombie Oil faced Dan Amusement with key plays from Hanks Puckett arborough Watlington Hundley and Ball. Final noted scoring runs included 020 0020-461 sequence and 16x-95 cent markers with players listed.

Pony League Riverside Field Abercrombie Oil Amusement Hanks Puckett Arborough Watlington Hundley and Ball

Sets Course Record Borek Grateful That Hills Pulled Out

Rocky Mount rebounds as Lynchburg edges 6 5 while Winston-Salem defeats Wilson 7 6. The Associated Press lists Saturday's probable pitchers across the American and National leagues with multiple games slated for afternoon and evening ET including Kant versus Detroit and Dobson at New York.

Associated Press Minnesota Kant Detroit Coleman Boston Lee Han Oakland Blue Kansas City Busby Cleveland Wilcox Bosman Texas Dunning Baltimore Palmer New York Dobson California Ryan Milwaukee Parsons Chicago Los Angeles Osteen Montreal Stoneman Pittsburgh Briles Cincinnati Gullett Reuschel Atlanta Niekro San Francisco Marichal Si Philadelphia Ruthven San Diego Caldwell Koosman St. Louis Gibson Houston Forsch

Royals claim 7 2 decision over Indians

Kansas City Royals defeated the Cleveland Indians 7-2 behind John Mayberry's 16th home run and Paul Splittorff's three hit pitching. Mayberry drove in two runs in the third as KC built a 3 run inning and raised his RBI total to 61.

Cleveland John Mayberry Paul Splittorff Kansas City Royals Cleveland Indians Mayberry Royals

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