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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1969

Page

4

Frazier Stops Quarry End Of Seventh Round

Joe Frazier defended his world heavyweight title with a technical knockout at the end of the seventh round, hurting Jerry Quarry with a relentless attack that opened a cut under Quarry’s right eye. Referee Arthur Mercante stopped the fight after Quarry admitted he could not see out of the eye. Quarry showed grit in a wild opening round before Frazier took control, pursuing an eighth defense of his title amid TV spotlight and exchanges with WBA champion Jimmy Ellis postfight.

Jack Hand Associated Press NEW York (Ap Joe Frazier Chopper Jerry Quarry Harry Kleiman Arthur Mercante Quarry Merzante Bellflower Calif Frazier Jimmy Ellis World Boxing Association Felis New York Massachusetts Linois Maine Pennsylvania Texas Mitch Flis Hiss Heying Outrause Tony Castellano Bill Ree Razier Apard Mragier Fragier Fengier Quarry Inne Dr. Kleiman Etlis Elis Sod Buster Mathis Aoman

New Softball Registration Deadline Announced

Local city league invites new teams to register by July 1 at 12 noon, with a $10 fee and a roster of at least 12 players at Green Street Recreation office. Second half begins July 7. For info call 792-Val1 xt. 345.

Green Street

Price Delivers Ninth Inning Victory For Tigers

Jim Price pinch hits a two run homer in the ninth after Bob Cox’s error as the Tigers rally past the Yankees 6-5 in Detroit. Cash sparked Detroit with a first inning single and later runs while Kaline and White contributed. New York took a 5-4 lead before Price’s timely shot.

Detroit Jim Price Bob Cox Detroit Tigers New York Yankees Yankees Steve Hamilton Cash Tigers Dick McAuliffe Tresh Stan Bahnsen Kaline Jed John Hiller Joe Pepitone Bill Robinson New York Clarke Mauliffe Cox Murcer Kaline Rf Pepitone White Price Whorton Lytle Cf Northrup Fernandz Slaniey Michael Brown Bahnsen Freeman Shamilin Hiller Patterson Wert Kilkenny Bera McAuliffe S.hamilton Hiller Caverns Ween Freehen Ania

Majestic Prince to Rest Indefinitely After Ankles Issue

Los Angeles AP report says Majestic Prince will likely not race again until 1970 due to inflammation in both ankles. Trainer Johnny Longden noted the condition emerged before the Preakness, affecting the colt’s action and leading to a decision to withhold him from Belmont. Owner Frank McMahon plans pins in the ankles and stable retirement at Longden’s ranch while exploring a possible return at Santa Anita after December 26.

Los Angeles Johnny Longden Majestic Prince California Longden lArts Letters Frank McMahon Hollywood Park Here Majestic Prince and Arts and Letters Chicago Santa Anita Dee

Piedmont Field Forfeit Posts Oddball Lineup Result

At Piedmont Field the Uxchanar team failed to show in a chaotic listing. Players Kievanis and Wilhans plus Stewart Koick Sparrow Toberkezan Haraway V. W. and Ellis were named in the forfeit. No clear competition occurred as official records reflect a forfeit.

Piedmont Field Uxchanar Kievanis Wilhans Stewart Koick Sparrow Toberkezan Haraway

Manny Mota Paces Dodgers To 5-2 Win Over Braves

Manny Mota drove in three runs with a homer and a single as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 5-2. The win left Don Sutton as the majors second 11-game winner and moved the Dodgers 1 1/2 games ahead in the National League West.

Atlanta Manny Mota Los Angeles Dodgers Don Sutton Dodgers Braves

Softball Results At West End and Riverside Field

In a mixed results card from West End and Riverside fields Madison players posted hits and runs. Moth hit his first homer, Mau ry Wills tripled and scored, while Mota scored on an error as Los Angeles beat Atlanta 5 to 2. Wills and Russell starred with timely hits, and pitching saw Sutton Brower Stone and Raymond over two parks in a tense doubleheader.

Sutton Fin Moth Maury Wills Mota Bob Tillmat Bill Russell Dodgers Ted Sizemore Wills Geopre Stone Riverside Field Marco Adackson Haaron Io Iweavis Cary Harville Knight Short and Murphy Sizemore Millan Tartara Titman Hatier Stone Sultan P Taaron Krower Raymond Brower Los Angeles Atlanta F.wills Tillman An Wills Maota Cariy S—Wills Torbara Russell Iph Rer Baso WAS J Brower Aes Istone Balk—Stone

Babe Ruth League at GW Field and Market Garden Field

Baseball league notes list teams and contributors including Charcoal House Investor's Loan with players Shetton Handley Bavis Dewberry Harrison and Mitchell Hopkins Walker Mints. Pepsi-Cola Coca-Cola sponsors Wrenn Smith Jones Osborne Rutledas. score figures appear as 14 pt sh and various numeric codes.

GW Field Charcoal House Shetton and Handley Bavis Dewberry Land Harrison Market Garden Field Mitchell and Hopkins Walker and Mints Pepsi-Cola Coca-Cola Wrenn and Smith Jones Osborne and Rutledas

Alcindor Dunks in Pro Debut for Milwaukee Bucks

Lew Alcindor, returning to the court after college rules ended the dunk ban, scored 35 points in a Bucks versus Whites win over the Greens 125-118 at Milwaukee Arena. He praised dunking and noted quick adjustments to pro play while receiving a near minute standing ovation.

Ucla Milwaukee Arena Bucks Alcindor Greens Larry Costello Lew Costello Tom Nissalke Nissalke Flynn Robinson Sam Williams Bob Greacen Rutgers

Orioles Rally Behind Robinson and Johnson Homers

In Baltimore, Frank Robinson and Dave Johnson delivered eighth inning home runs to power the Orioles past the Washington Senators 5 3. The late counter started after Darold Knowles worked the eighth and Brooks Robinson reached on a hit by pitch before Johnson’s fourth homer. The Orioles tied the game in the seventh after a rain delay and Jim Palmer closed out the win.

Baltimore Frank Robinson Dave Johnson Orioles Washington Senators Robinson Darold Knowles Brooks Robinson Johnson Dane Dave McNally Jim Palmer McNally

Bowling Results at Riverside Lanes League Scores Totals

Riverside Lanes hosted multiple leagues with top scores: Walton 190 and 152 in various divisions, Holley 182, Cassidy 191, Allen 197, Clifton 191, Franklin 236, Barker 180, Lewis 203, Goforth 201, Wilmoth 206, Ramsey 190, Caldwell 194, and other set results across teams including Glass, Pure, and Independents.

Riverside Lanes Gulter Gussie League High-Laons M. Walton Bells Smith Dun Holley Slaves Wilmoth Sater’s Clifton Coca-Cola Franklin Sunbeam Barker Central Apparel Lewis Guardians Homes Goforth

Nevada joins WBC As Boxing Ruler

Carson City Nevada AP Nevada which last year quit the World Boxing Association joined the World Boxing Council Monday in a unanimous vote of the state athletic commission I believe the WBA has been slipping over the last few years This move to the WBC will be great for boxing overall Don DiGilo outgoing chairman of the commission Nevada left the WBA after it refused to go along with a European Boxing Union recommendation that the world junior middleweight title be declared open after a disputed contest in Italy between Freddie Little of Las Vegas and Italy's Sandro Mazzinghi

Carson City Nev Nevada World Boxing Association World Boxing Council State Athletic Commission WBA WBE Don DiGilo Commission European Boxing Union Italy Freddie Little Las Vegas Sandro Mazzinghi

Perez Drives Reds Past Padres in 5-0 Victory

Tony Perez belted a three run homer as the Cincinnati Reds shut out the San Diego Padres 5-0. Jim Merritt pitched a two hitter and improved to 7-8, helped by Pete Rose’s diving catch in the first inning. Johnny Bench added a run with a second inning single and Tommy Helms provided another RBI as Cincinnati pulled away with a four run third inning.

Cincinnati Leffbat Jim Merritt Tony Perez Cincinnati Reds San Diego Padres Merritt Pete Rose Roberto Pena Clarence Gaston John Lipin Johnny Bench Tommy Helms Reds Heach Gary Ross Bob Tolan Alex Johnson Perez SAN Diego Cinsinnati Abrhbi Lipin Rose Penass Tolan O O Brown Johnson Ferrara Stewart Ooo Spiezio Cannizzio Lmay Murrell Bench Gaston Cf Helms Ross Chaney Arlin Merrito Dean Ph Reberger Roberto Ph Lope San Diego Eingiatt Rose. Hr— Iberez Veean Merril Reberaer

Astros roll past Giants 9 3 with seven straight wins

Denis Menke and Gary Geiger drive in three each as the Houston Astros topple San Francisco 9 3. Don Wilson earned his seventh win after a three run third inning and a four run fourth, allowing six hits and fanning nine to back a strong start in San Francisco.

Houston Denis Menke Gary Geiger Houston Astros San Francisco Don Wilson Giants Bonds Hunt Geiger Robertsn Morgan Davenpr Wynn Burda Menke Ss McCovey Martinez Etheridge Geronimo Ff Hart If Rader Jb Hendersn Biefary Dielz Edwards Lanier D Wilson Sadecki Herbel Mason

Koosman Praises Koufax Help and Shines for Mets

Mets pitcher Jerry Koosman recalls Koufax mentoring his curveball and credits the lefty with shaping his spring training control. Back from a shoulder injury May 24, Koosman delivered a 1-0 win over the Cardinals, extending his scoreless streak to 23 innings and edging closer to Koufax’s legendary form.

Mike Becht Associated Press NEW York Jerry Koosman New York Mets Sandy Koufax Koosman Koufax Mets St. Louis Cardinals Ken Holtzman Chicago Cubs Rube Walker

Quartet Of .400 Hitters Top NAIA All Star Team

A 14 man first team features four hitters above .400 led by Roger Metzger St Edwards .447 and Tom Jones Carson-Newman .463. Other standouts include Bill North Central Washington State .434 Rich Osenowski Kearney State .479 with pitchers Dave Allen California Western Hugh Hamilton Sam Houston State Vic Worry Pfeiffer all left handed.

Kansas City National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Roger Metzger St. Edwards Tex Tom Jones Carson-Newman Tenn Bill North Washington State Rich Osentowski Kearney Neb Vic Ambrose Albuquerque N. M Leroy McDonald Grand Canyon Ariz Randy Mohler Taylor Ind.) University Roger Patillo Ouachita Baptist Ark Chris Synodis Occidental Calif Don Hickey High Point N. C Mike Lac Ambrose Hickey Lacheur Palillo Jim Brunette Lewis Ill Ronnie Collins Pembroke N.C Tom Kraft Minot N. PD Larry Wibeer William

Tigers sign Californian Baxley for big bonus

Detroit Tigers announce on Monday that 18 year old Lenny J Baxley of Redding California has been signed as a first baseman with a substantial signing bonus.

Detroit Lenny J. Baxley Redding Calif Detroit Tigers Tigers

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