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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1966

Page

4

Orioles Win Nightcap 8-3 to Take Doubleheader

Hal Reniff pitched 5 2 3 innings of one hit relief and started a five run seventh inning rally with a single as the New Yankees whipped Baltimore 8-3 in the second game of a doubleheader Tuesday night. Frank Robinson's leaping catch saved the Orioles from loss in the opener and Baltimore built a 3-0 lead before Reniff's heroics.

NEW York Hal Reniff New Yankees Baltimore Frank Robinson Roy White Orioles Fritz Peterson Boog Powell Tresh Reniff Mickey Mantle Joe Pepitone Elston Howard Clete Bover Robinson Yankee Ralph Houk Houk Hank Soar White Stu Miller Eddie Watt Watt

CFL considers merger to abolish divisions

A CFL special committee representing league clubs discussed scrapping the Eastern and Western Divisions and forming a single autonomous league. CFL President Ted Workman said the group has recommended merging to equalize gate receipts television revenue and pension benefits and would reconvene soon.

Winnipeg, Man CFL Ted Workman

Bob Shaw Earns Third Straight Win With Four-Hitter

Mets pitcher Bob Shaw improved to 4-4 with a four hit game as New York defeated St Louis 2-1. Shaw held the Cardinals to two hits after the second inning, allowed no walks, and benefited from Mick McCarver's homer in the seventh. Offense came in the fourth as Hiller and Boyer scored following a wild pitch, snapping New York's four game skid while extending St Louis’ streak to four wins.

ST. Louis Bob Shaw New York Mets Shaw Tim MecCarver Jerry Buchek Phil Gagliano Cardinals McCarver Chuck Hiller Ken Boyer Tracy Stallard Hiller al Luplow Boyer Ron Swoboda New York ST. Louis Brock IF Gagliano Ib Flood Luplow Francona Swoboda If McArver Kranpool Shannon Bressoud Buchek Maxvillis Skinner Javier Stallard Talan Simmons Smith Newark St Louis Wandeschick

Albers Captures Second Round At Golf Tourney

Defending champion Roberta Albers of Miami Florida reached the second round of the women's collegiate golf match play in Columbus Ohio with a decisive 5 and 4 win over Jane Blalock of Rollins College. She advances to face Ann Baker of Tennessee who defeated Shelly Yapp of Washington 4 and 3. Peggy Conley of Washington also won 3 and 2 against Susan Loverfell of Michigan State, after losing the Trans Miss tourney to Albers.

Columbus Ohio Roberta Albers Miami Fla Florida Jane Blalock Rollins College Ann Baker Tennessee

Hank Aaron Drives Braves Past Phillies With 24th Home Run

Hank Aaron hit his 24th homer to tie the NL mark through June, lifting Atlanta to a 4-1 win over Philadelphia. Denny Lemaster improved to 5-4 as the Braves pushed across runs in the third and sixth innings while Larry Jackson took the loss for the Phillies.

Hank Aaron Pace Braves Phils Atlanta Philadelphia Phillies Denny Lemaster Aaron Babe Ruth Braves Rico Carty Felipe Alou Alou Denis Menke Larry Jackson Marvey Kuenn Richie Allsen Carty Jackie Brandt Rhbi Taylor Geiger Rojas Kuenn Falov Brandt Miones iUecker Torre lWine Menke Sjackson Millan Linz Lemaster E— Kuenn Alenta F.alou Woodward M.jones EL Akanen Y Cereecies L. Jackson Beribisters

Error leads to A's 9-8 win over White Sox in KC

Bert Campaneris stole third and scored on J C Martin throwing error to spark a ninth inning rally that gave Kansas City a 9-8 victory over the Chicago White Sox. The White Sox tied it in the ninth after trailing 8-7 as Floyd Robinson Jerry Adair and John Romano produced key hits. Chicago built a 7-6 lead with five sixth inning runs, four unearned due to fielding miscues by Cater and Harrelson.

Kansas City Bert Campaneris J. C. Martin Chicago White Sox Tueday Campaneris Mike Hershberger Ken Harrelson Athletics White Sox Floyd Robinson Jerry Adair John Romano Chicago Danny Cater Bill Skowron Harrelson Adair Don Buford

Standings and Scores in Major Leagues

Baseball standings show San Francisco leading the National League with 41 wins and 25 losses. Pittsburgh and Los Angeles follow, while Chicago, New York, and Houston trail. Wednesday schedule features New York at St. Louis, San Francisco at Chicago, Philadelphia at Atlanta, Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, and Los Angeles at Houston.

San Francisco Chicago New York St. Louis Atlanta Philadelphia Cincinnati Pittsburgh Houston Los Angeles Fisher Jackson Mig Perry Herbet Koonce Braglio Ellsworth Buhl Jay Blass Maloney O'Toole Koufax Bruce

Pirates Plan Spring Training Return to Fort Myers

Pirates General Manager Joe Brown said the team will train in Fort Myers again next spring then pursue bids for future sites. After a meeting with city leaders, Brown confirmed a return for next season but offered no promises beyond that. The Pirates seek a 25 to 30 year contract and have received offers from Florida and other states. Deerfield Beach tried a $1.5 million bond to build a Pirates training complex, but the plan failed in court.

Fort Myers Fla Pittsburgh Pirates Wilrain Joe Brown Brown Pirates Florida Deerfield Beach

Combined Funeral Services Planned For Boat Racers

Seattle plans combined funeral services at 1 p.m. Friday for Ron Musson and Rex Manchester, two speedboat pilots killed in separate hydroplane accidents on the Potomac River during the President's Cup Regatta. Musson held the national unlimited hydroplane title for three years, Manchester was runner up in 1965, and Don Wilson of West Palm Beach also died. Services will be at Ballard First Lutheran Church.

Seattle Wash Ron Musson Rex Manchester Potomac River Washington, D.C Musson National Unlimited Manchester Don Wilson West Palm Beach Fla Ballard First Lutheran Church

Bell Hurls Tribe To 2-1 Win Over Red Sox

Cleveland right-hander Gary Bell limited Boston to six hits as the Indians defeated the Red Sox 2-1. Rocky Colavito fueled the offense with two straight singles setting up two runs in the second and fourth innings. Colavito scored on a fielder's choice in the second, and Alvis later drove in Whitfield for the second run. Bell earned his seventh win against two losses while Tony Conigliaro and Rico Petrocelli provided Boston's only run in the ninth through a timely pair of hits and a fielding error.

Boston Cleveland Gary Bell Indians Red Sox Rocky Colavito Joe Azcue Colavito Joe Foy Fred Whitfield Max Alvis Azcue Alvis Rico Petrocelli Whitfield Bell Jose Tartabull Tony Conigliaro Conigliaro Petrocelli Petroelli Salmon Tartabull Wagner Ysimnski Landis Conigiaro Scott

Bateman Drives Astros Past Dodgers 7-4 in Six RBI Game

John Bateman drove in four runs including a bases loaded double to spark Houston to a 7-4 win over Los Angeles. Bateman’s sixth inning two base hit broke a close game as Sonny Jackson and Jim Lefebvre homered earlier. Houston built a 6-1 lead and held off a Dodgers rally as Maury Wills added a two run single in the seventh.

Houston John Bateman Los Angeles Bateman Bob Miller Learly Sonny Jackson Jim Lefebvre Dodgers Astros Dodger Don Sutton Joe Morgan Jackson Bob Aspromonte Jerry May Chuck Harrison Morgan Maury Wills Dick Farrell Mike Cuellar

Reds Outslug Pirates 11-8 on 28 hits in Cincinnati

Deron Johnson belted a three run homer and Don Pavletich added a homer and two RBIs as the Reds outslugged the Pirates 11-8. Cincinnati built a 9-3 lead, held off a late Pittsburgh push, and Pavletich delivered another insurance homer in the seventh. Stargell contributed a two run double and his 14th homer for Pittsburgh.

Cincinnati Deron Johnson Don Pavletich Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh Pirates Jim Pagliaroni Reds Jose Pegan Tommy Helms Johnson Pavletich Willie Stargell Abrhbi Malou Harper Rf Clemente Pinson Cf Stargell If Perez Ib Paglarani Coleman Pagan Simpson Matroski Pavietich Rose Cindenon Coker Bryman O Johnson Sisk Helms McBean Cardenas Bailey Fischer Odell Dosteen Yeyneh Nottebart Mikkelsn McCool Pinson O.johnson Harper Perez Riley Slargell D.johnson Clendenon Osteen McCoo Tate

Versalles to Lightly Workout This Week

Zoilo Versalles, star shortstop of the Minnesota Twins and last season's AL MVP, shows signs of recovery from a blood clot under his right shoulder blade. A Mayo Clinic doctor said he may resume light workouts this week and join the Twins in Detroit Friday, with surgery likely unnecessary if the clot continues to improve.

ST. Paul

Steelers Sign Four Players to 1966 Contracts

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed four players to 1966 contracts. Tackles Dan James and Ray Mansfield, tight end John Hilton, and halfback Jim Cannonball Butler joined the team this Tuesday.

Steelers Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Steelers National Football League Dan James Ray Mansfield John Hilton Jim Cannonball Butler

Dennis Dalton Pitches Gretna Past Danville 10-8

Dennis Dalton hurled and slugged Gretna to a 10-8 win over Danville Coke in the Connie Mack League. Dalton limited Danville to five hits and hit two two run homers to pace the Gretna attack. Bennett added a triple while George Henderson belted a 435 foot homer with one aboard.

Dennis Dalton Gretna Connie Mack Danville Coke Danville Bennett George Henderson I Gretna Freeze Booth Montgomery Dalton and Bennett Evans

Cardinals sign Ken Kurtz to Sarasota farm club

The St. Louis Cardinals have signed 21 year old second baseman Ken Kurtz to their Sarasota Gulf Coast League farm club. Kurtz played junior year at the University of Arizona and hails from Whittier California.

ST. Louis St. Louis Cardinals Ken Kurtz Sarasota Kurtz University of Arizona Whittier Calif

Ortiz Beats Bizzarro In 12th Round To Retain Lightweight Title

World lightweight champion Carlos Ortiz defeated Johnny Bizzarro 51-49 on two judges and 52-50 on one, finishing with a sharp 12th round flurry at Civic Arena. Ortiz will pursue TV exposure and possible defenses against Flash Elorde or Frankie Narvaez, with an August Los Angeles bout for Ismael Laguna also discussed.

Jack Hand Associated Press Pittsburgh Carlos Ortiz Johnny Bizzarro Civic Arena Bronx New York Teddy Brenner Madison Square Garden Ortiz Brenner Flash Elorde Manila Frankie Narvaz Bizzarro Elorde Sugar Ramos Los Angeles Mexico City Bill Daly Ismael Laguna Panama Daly Mickey Davis Erie Johnny John (Buck) McTiernan Ernie Sesto Paddy Grimes

Jim Northrup Drives Tigers Past Senators With Two-Run Triple

Jim Northrup hit a two-run triple in the first inning and Norm Cash added two run scoring singles as Detroit toppled Washington 5-2. Denny McLain earned his 11th win, holding the Senators without a hit after the second inning as Detroit built an early lead and coasted to the victory in Washington.

Washington Jim Northrup Norm Cash Denny McLain Detroit Tigers Washington Senators McLain Paul Casanova Don Blasingame Tigers Diego Segui Dick McAuliffe Cash al Kaline Northrup Detroit Dick Lines McAuliffe Dick Tracewski Kaline Senators Jim King Frank Howard Casanova Ed Brinkman

Ralph Hawkins Leaves Dolphins For Army Staff

Ralph Hawkins left the Miami Dolphins to join Army's football staff under Tom Cahill. Dolphins coach George Wilson said Hawkins wanted to return to college football and would have done a good job for the team.

Miami Fla Miami Dolphins Ralph Hawkins Dolphin Tom Cahill Army Ralph George ‘Wilson

Indians Place Duke Sims On Disabled List

Cleveland Indians catcher Duke Sims is placed on the disabled list with a ruptured herniated disc. Team physician Dr Vic Ippolito said surgery is likely and Sims will miss the rest of the season unless surgery is unnecessary, in which case 2 to 3 weeks out.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Duke Sims Tribe Vic Ippolito Sims Shaker Ippolitto

St Louis Cardinals sign Cheslock to minor league deal

Signed by the St Louis Cardinals, 21 year old William Cheslock of Bethpage New York a Hofstra College junior first baseman, to a minor league contract. He will report to Sarasota Florida for Gulf Coast League assignment.

CARDS ST. Louis William Cheslock Bethpage N.Y St. Louis Cardinals Cheslock Hofstra Colege Sarasota Fla

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