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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1966

Page

4

Frank And Brooks Homers Power Orioles Past Red Sox

Baltimore’s Robinson sluggers Frank and Brooks produced five runs with homers to lift the Orioles to a 5-3 victory over Boston. Frank Robinson tied George Scott for the season lead with his 17th homer in the third, while Brooks Robinson hit his seventh to push his NL leading RBI total to 48. Steve Barber improved to 6-2 after seven innings, with relief from Stu Miller. Don Demeter homered in his Red Sox debut and Carl Yastrzemski added his 7th homer in the fifth.

Dave O'Hara Associated Press Boston Baltimore Robinson Frank and Brooks Orioles Frank Robinson George Scott Jerry Snyder Luis Aparicio Lauder Steve Barber Barber Stu Miller Jim Lonbarg Joe Foy Scott Don Demeter Red Sox Detroit

Standings and Scores From National and American Leagues

The standings show Chicago Minnesota and Detroit leading the American League with varied records. National League games include New York Cincinnati St Louis and Los Angeles with night schedules and several matchups featuring notable pitchers.

Chicago Minnesota Sasamganoo Dewnand Callortva Kansas City York Detroit Baltimore Boston Cleveland California Chicago Nw New York Washington Calilern iCrance Dopsea Palmer Sadowski Pillsouren Atlanta Cincinnati Philagsiania St. Louis San Francisco Los Angeles Pittsburgh Law Schwall Rustecki Maloney Houston Giusti Philadelphia Bunt Jackson Sadecki Koufax

Native Diver Heads 15 in $50,000 Inglewood Handicap

Inglewood Calif AP Fifteen entrants, including Native Diver, vie for the $50,000 added Inglewood Handicap at Hollywood Park. The 7 year old, winner of 26 stakes, carries 125 pounds and starts near midpack as the field stretches to 1146 miles. Nasharoo and Turn to Reason race with 116, Sledge adds early speed with 15 entries the largest in event history.

Inglewood Calif Hollywood Park Diver Jerry Lambert Nasharoo Turn Reason Hollywood Patrice Jacobs Hirsch Jacobs Sledge

Gentile Plans To Report To Farm Team

Veteran first baseman Jim Gentile will report to the Oklahoma City farm club after disciplinary actions. Gentile, 32, paid a $250 fine for tossing his bat during an argument with an umpire and served a five day suspension. Astros sought to keep him in the majors but were rebuffed. Gentile hopes to impress in Oklahoma City for a possible major league sale.

Houston Jim Gentile Houston Astors Oklahoma City Gentile Astro Chicago Cubs

Get In on the Fun of Boating in FAMILY WEEKLY

An enthusiastic boatsman author opens a timely FAMILY WEEKLY feature with advice for beginners. He warns against choosing the biggest boat and urges selecting one that fits needs, budget, and safe handling. The June 19 cover highlights practical boating guidance for all.

Family Weekly

Yanks Triumph 5-2 Over Tigers Behind Stottlemyre

New York Yankee pitchers held Detroit to two runs as Mel Stottlemyre fired a five hitter and Bobby Richardson collected three clutch hits in a 5-2 victory. Richardson drove in a run with a fourth inning single and later added a two run fifth inning double, with Joe Pepitone and Mickey Mantle contributing in the rally. Dick McAuliffe homered for Detroit after the outcome was secured.

NEW York Mel Stotlemyre Bobby Richardson New York Yankees Detroit Stottlemyre Tigers Dick McAuliffe Adaline Earl Wilson Boston Yankees Richardson Mickey Mantle Joe Pepitone John Padres Wilson Roger Maris Pepitone

Willie Smith Paces Angels To 4-2 Victory Over Royals

Willie Smith delivered a two-run seventh inning triple that broke a 2-2 tie and sent the California Angels to a 4-2 win over Kansas City, their sixth straight victory. Jack Sanford earned the win after replacing Marcelino Lopez, while Jim Hunter took the loss for the Royals. The Angels built a 2-0 game before Kansas City tied it in the second, and San Francisco–style relief helped California hold on for the victory.

Kansas City Willie Smith California Angels Smith Bob Rodgers Jose Cardenal Jim Catfish) Hunter SE Jack Sanford Marcelino Lopez Athletics Angels Jim Fregosi Ed Kirkpatrick Hunter Rodgers Cardenal Lopez Joe Nossek California Abrh Bi Cardenal Cf Rojas Hershbar Fregost Cater Siebern Harrelson Oadrnancez Ogreen Kirkotrek Nossek Aaizone Sthaat Grilli Voeser Satford Sabriana Piersall Campaneris Ape Cardenal Frecasi Ou Smith D.green Korkpatrick Benford Hutter Anera

Moe And Walker Named Coaches At Burlington

Doug Moe, former UNC player, is named boys basketball coach at Western Alamance High School in Burlington and will teach vocational studies. Mickey Walker, a Wake Forest football alum, is named head football coach at Western Alamance High School.

Burlington

McCovey Poised for N L All Star First Base Berth

San Francisco Giants slugger Willie McCovey known as Stretch due to his reach may win the National League first base spot. Teammate Hal Lanier praises his range, recalling a 1963 play where McCovey extended to snag a grounder and prevent an inning-ending out.

SAN Francisco Willie McCovey San Francisco Giants Hal Lanier Lanier Tommy Davis McCovey Los Angeles Dodger Giants Tye Mac

Senators Outlast Indians in 11th Inning, 5-4

Washington defeated Cleveland 5-4 in 11 innings as Bob Saverine opened with a pinch hit double and scored on an error by Pedro Gonzalez. Bob Allen walked Ken Hamlin intentionally before Ken McMullen delivered the decisive play.

Washington Bob Saverine Pedro Gonzalez Cleveland Saverine Bob Allen Ken Hamlin Ken McMullen

Indians Rally Past Senators In Late Inning Twist

In a tense finish the Indians load the bases on a top of the eighth infield single. Jim King’s relay to the plate failed to nail Saverine, allowing the winning run. Chico Salmon belted a two run homer after Leon Wagner’s two out double to build a 4 3 lead. The Senators answered with a two out rally in the bottom of the eighth, Ed Brinkman doubled and Fred Valentine followed with a pinch single to tie it. Early, Vic Davalillo’s single and Wagner’s hit produced Cleveland’s first run, with Davalillo later scoring on Wagner’s single in the sixth.

Jim King Gonzalez Saverine Chico Salmon Leon Wagner Indians Senators Ed Brinkman Fred Valentine Vic Davalillo Wagner Rocky Colavito Davalillo Cleveland Washington T Wagoner Sf Rallen McMulla Salmon King Howard If Whitfield Alvis Sato Arcue Camilli IL Brown Grinkmn Curry Segui Bell Valentine Hinion Cox National Repuee MccMullen Arcue iCleveland Washington Stargellagh Allen Phil Blasingame F.howard Cavalilfo Clemente Pah Brinkman Mota Pgh Salman S—Salman Humphreys Atorgan Hin Bell Tee Eee Cepeda Alten Carty AM Ool Alou AN Li Hart Sfo Alough Aaron Atlanta Hart San Francisco Mays Alou Torre Mars White Philadelphia Flood Louis Allen Har Perry fAarichal Koufax Los Angeles Blass Pittsburgh Knowles

Matson Sets One-Day NCAA Shot Put Mark in Bloomington

Randy Matson of Texas A N M shattered his own one day NCAA shot put record with four straight throws in the finals topping 67-11. A USC discus record was also set by Gary Carlson at 190-1. Defending champions fell as four new titlists emerged in the Friday program at the NCAA Track and Field meet.

Bloomington Ind Randy Matson Texas A&m Southern California Gary Carlson Sim Iness J Matson Tommie Smith San Jose State Smith Nebraska Charlie Greene Dallas Tong

Tommy John Hurls Chisox To 3-1 Win

Tommy John pitched Chicago to a 3-1 victory over Minnesota, giving the White Sox their first win over the Twins after eight straight losses. John improved to 5-4, allowing six hits and a single run in the fourth inning as Chicago scored twice following three straight White Sox hits. Ken Berry homered for Chicago, and Don Buford, Tom McCraw, Floyd Robinson, and Lee Elia delivered key late hits to seal the win. Minnesota starter Jim Perry took the loss, dropping to 2-1 after eight innings.

ST. Paul Minneapolis Tommy John Chicago Minnesota White Sox Twins John Rich Rollins Harmon Killebrew Bob Allison Don Buford Tom McCraw Floyd Robinson Lee Elia Ken Berry Jim Perry Agee Tovar Buford Rollins McCraw Rosco Gliva Adair Killebrew Martin Mincher Eliass Allison Berry Battey c Ballen Perry Valdspino Worthgin

Mets Sweep Reds In Twin Bill With Comebacks

Eddie Bressoud delivered a three run homer in the first game and drove in both runs with a single in the nightcap as the New York Mets came from behind to beat Cincinnati 6-5 and 2-1. Bressoud’s bases loaded hit in the seventh gave New York the finale win. Ken Boyer also homered in the opener. Jack Fisher earned the nightcap win for the Mets as Cincinnati starter Hank Fischer struggled in his debut for the Reds.

Cincinnati Eddie Bressoud New York Mets Bressoud Hank Fischer Reds Atlanta Joey Jay Bres.Soud Ron Hunt New York Ken Boyer Mets Gordy Coleman Vada Pinson Art Shamsky Fischer Bressaud Jack Fisher Bob Shaw Don Nottebart Bil Lewis Harper Hiller Rose Crones Pinson A. Boyer Coleman Kranpool Shamsky Stephnsn Simpson Swoboda Djo Nmson McMilla Cardenas Murphy

Australian Tennis Stars Gain Finals In London Meet

Australian stars Roy Emerson and Tony Roche reached the London Championships final, facing strong Americans days before Wimbledon. Emerson, Wimbledon champion, beat Dennis Ralston in a tight three setter, while Roche overwhelmed Rosin Riessen. In women's semis, Francoise Durr and Judy Tegart advanced, with doubles pairing Casals and King edging Richey and Buenos.

London Roy Emerson Tony Roche Emerson Dennis Ralston Bakersfield Calif Roche Marty Riesse Evanston France Francoise Durr Mary Ann Eisel St. Louis Judy Tegart Australia Trudy Greenman Netherlands Ralston Reissen Ralson Riessen United States Rosemary Casals San Francisco Billie Jean King Long Beach Nancy Richey Dallas i Maria Buenos Brazil Argentina Norma Bavion South Africa Annette van Zyl Margaret Smith Judy Te

Tony Taylor Sparks Phils Past Cardinals 6-5 in Nine

Tony Taylor raced home on a wild pitch for the tying run in the eighth and then singled home the winning run in the ninth for Philadelphia in a 6-5 victory over St. Louis. Bob Tolan hit a go ahead homer in the seventh for the Cardinals.

ST. Louis Tony Taylor Philadelphia John Callison Rich Allen Allen Don Dennis Bill White Taylor Bob Tolan Larry Jackson Phillies Hal Woodeshick Cardinals Mike Shannon Julian Javier Curt Simmons MecCarver PLAGE T. Louis Rotas Brock Caleon Francona McArver Uecker Y Taylor Orrales Dalimple Shannon Clay Winess Javier L Jackson Maxvill Jale Kuenn Buchek Knowles Simmons Mahattey Olan Woodschk Dennis Louis Y Sphia A Toute Hite St.Louis Ime McCarv Shannon Hr—Tolan Ees Callison L.jackson Tee Bette Mahaffey

Double Plays Spark Pirates Over Braves 4 2

Gene Alley sparked two bases loaded double plays in the sixth and seventh as Pittsburgh edged Atlanta 4 2. Don Cardwell gave up two hits through five before fading. Mack Jones homered for Atlanta and M Jones drove in a run for Pittsburgh as the Pirates win and move to 12 9 on the season.

Atlanta Gene Alley Pittsburgh Don Cardwell Braves Felipe Alou Alley Cardwell Mack Jones Gene Oliver Gary Geiger Pete Mikkelsen Denis Menke Ed Mathews National Maion Mathews lAttey Bolling Clemente Aaron Rt Paglaroni Falow Pagan Jones Cindenon Carty Matroski Oliver c Millan Mikkelsn Geiger Fryman Olive Torre Blasname Broddyq Carroll Herrnsta Schwall Schneider delaHaz Umbach Menkess Atlanta Se E—Millan Woodward Crendenon

Rex Manchester Favored To Win Hydroplane Race

Washington AP Rex Manchester and his boat Notre Dame were the favorites for the President's Cup unlimited hydroplane race on the Potomac River over the weekend. Manchester and Notre Dame rose as top choice after Bill Muncey and Miss U.S. skipped the event, as Muncey prepared for Detroit repairs and the Gold Cup in July.

Washington Rex Manchester Notre Dame Potomac River Manchester Bill Muncey U.S Muncey Tampa Fla iGeorge Simon Simon Detroit City

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