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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1971

Page

6

Sikes Opens Cleveland Open Lead With 64

Dan Sikes, 40, shot a 7 under par 64 at Beechmont CC to hold a two stroke lead in the first round of the $150,000 Cleveland Open. Notables in the 66 group included Littler Stockton Rudolph Mitchell Bellino Brewer Goalby Archer, while Trevino struggled to a 70 amid bent grass greens and tough breaks.

Bob Green Cleveland Dan Sikes Sikes Umder Beechmont Country Club Gene Littler Dave Stockton Mason Rudolph Bobby Mitchell George Bellino Gay Brewer Bob Goalby Big George Archer Charles Coody Bill Casper Lee Trevino Trevino Bruce Devlin Vee Oer C. Snead al Geiberger Eechmont Country Club Wynn Bobay Itchele Ray Finyd Ara George Bellina John Schroeder Deve Stockton Chris Blocker Steve Opperman Mason Rudolphesar Sanugoie George Archer Geyrewer Pee Bran Harris Gene Liter Bred Martin Tee Bal Oalby G Bob Charles i Dick Lotz Dim Colbert Mike Reasor Jim Picard Jeri Jom Weilskont Richard Crawford Ed Need Hroy Rhikes Billy Casper John Schige Roves Buy Garrett Rannie_feif Graham Vr Dim Weichers Dave Eichelbergser Bruce Crampton Te Bob Barbarossa Howell Frazer Homero Blancas Hugh Raver Jerry Heard Bo Tone al Mensert le Ralph Baker John Lister Gardner Ray Beaila Dickinson O John Jacobs Te Ante Rolf Demingharles Owens Frank Beard Bob Bourne Bol Jim Marshall Chi Chi Rodriguez ‘Om Lov Ace Ve DeWitt Weaver Deane Beman Chuck Courtney Fommy Aaron Ron Rhoads Lowiy Johnson Rexafter Tears Miller Barber George Knudson Oran Refra En Fulton Joel Galdstrand Ron Cerrudo Rick Massengale Joe Talley Prreetbetens Qovg Ford Sab E Smith Fr Fly Maxwell Keemit Zartay Weetaee Wayne_ Vollmer George, Johnson Les Peterss Babe Hiskey Ler Lee Treving Duff Lawrence Bud Altin Ted Hayes Artes Lizard Wry Ziegler Frank Wharton Dale Dinglass Herb Hooper Dim Ferrier Steve Eichstaande Harmoi Brad Anderson Ralph Jonnston Hailgern Obby Lionel Hebert Teeny Oree Vance Moxa Tom Sisplak Phil Ferrenil Jack Harden Gene Ferrell Im Jamieson Bert Greene Soha Lotz

Pastorini Signs Oilers Contract After Draft Pick Surge

Dan Pastorini, Houston Oilers top pick, becomes first of the Big 3 quarterbacks to sign a contract. The Santa Clara passer joined the Oilers with undisclosed terms as Plunkett and Manning awaited deals with other teams. Oilers owner K S Adams Jr praised Pastorini while noting 3-10-1 last season. coach Ed Hughes stressed Pastorini as quarterback of the future. Pastorini joins Charlie Johnson and Jerry Rhome on the depth chart, with Lynn Dickey also under contract. Pastorini completed 293 of 540 passes for 3,820 yards and 35 touchdowns at Santa Clara.

Mike Lutz Associated Press Houston Houston Oilers Dan Pastorini Chaices Santa Clara Stanford Jim Plunkett Mississippi Archie Manning New England New Orleans Saints Plunkett Manning Pastrini Drake K.S. Adams Jr Oiler Pastorini Joe Nasmath Adams Oilers Dan Ed Hughes Charlie Johnson Jerry Rhome Lynn Dickey Kansas

Reds Face No-Hitters in Losses and Wins Across Era

Cincinnati Reds carry a 12-8 record in no-hit games they have been involved in, despite two recent no-hitters against them. The piece notes historic spikes of no-hitters affecting Reds from Sparks to Riverfront, mentions pitchers like Rick Wise and Ken Holtzman, and recalls Vander Meer’s back-to-back no-hitters in 1938.

Jonnin W. Chace Associated Press Cincinnati AP Cincinnati Reds Cincinnati Reds Spark Crosley Field Riverfront Stadium Rick Wise Philadelphia Phillies Bob Season Philadel Howsum Phia Ltd Maloney Innine Jim Maloney Houston Astros Don Wilson Astros Brolent Ken Holtzman Chicago Cubs Sparky Anderson

Track stars vie for AAU spots in Eugene opener

AUC track championships begin Friday in Eugene with seven finals on the first session lineup. Key events include the three mile run featuring Shorter Prefontaine and Lindgren, plus sprints jumps and throws. Top two finishers advance to the Pan American team and shape the Berkeley July showdown against Russia and world stars.

Jack Stevenson Eugene Ore Russia Amateur Athletic Union United Frank Shorter Florida Track Club Steve Prefontaine University of Oregon Gerry Lindgren Washington State Lindgren Shorter Prefontaine Reynaldo Brown Cal Poly- San Louis Obispo Borncy Moore Oregon George Frenn Pacific Coast Club Long Beach Bill Skinner New York Athletic Club AAU NCAA Pacific Coast Club i

Carner Caponi Share Lead In Women's Open Tourney

Joanne Carner and Donna Caponi shot a two under 70 at Kahkwa Club to share the first round lead in the U S Women's Open, matching a course record and staying within reach of a third straight title. Lesley Holbert and amateur Jan Bastanchury followed at one under 71 and 72 respectively, with Caponi nervous at the start but steady on the back nine. Caponi led early before Carner closed strong with a 35 on each half.

Carner Caponi D. Byron Yake Associated Press Erik Joanne Carner Donna Caponi Kahkwa Club Mary Lena Faulke Miss Caponi Lesley Holbert Wilaleah Fla Jan Bastanchury Whittier Calif Kathy Whitworth Kathy Cornelius Mickey Wright Lida Fee Matthews Portsmouth Ohio Miss Caponti Mrs. Carner Marilynn Smith

Shadow Car Aims To Boost McLaren Can Am Title Chase

The Associated Press reports a new black shadow for Jackie Oliver will join McLaren Chevrolets at St Jovite Quebec for the Can Am second event. Designed by Peter Bryant and Don Nichols, the titanium racer showed strong times in Texas tests. Also, Jackie Stewart tests a redesigned Radical Lola Chevrolet as Hulme and Revson led Mosport opener. The weekend includes 75 thousand dollar Can Am purse, Pocono USAC Schaefer 500 qualifying, Grand American races, and a 1000 kilometer Austrian endurance race with Porsche contending for its third straight title.

Associated Press Jackie Oliver McLaren Denis Hulme Peter Revson Scotland Jackie Stewart Mosport Ont Hulme Revson Stewart Lola Pocono International Raceway Asheville Winston-Salem N.C Porsche Germany Austria

NBA Adopts Hardship Rule For Collegiates

The NBA loosened the four year rule allowing hardship cases among collegians to seek drafting. President Kennedy announced the change after discussions at the league meetings. The rule requires proof of hardship based on finances family academics and employment prospects. Kennedy cited ABA similarity and noted the move aims to curb abuses while reflecting the Spencer Haywood precedent.

Dave Ohara Associated Press Boston National Basketball Association NBA J. Walter Kennedy Kennedy American Basketball Association Icommissioner NCAA ABA Spencer Haywood Haywood University of Detroit Denver Rockets Seattle SuperSonics Seattle U.S Los Angeles

Harvey Takes State PGA Tourney Lead

Sam Harvey of Fairfax eagled the first and last holes and shot a course record eight under par 64 to take a three stroke lead in the first round of the 4th Virginia PGA Open at Waynesboro Country Club. The 34-year-old teaching pro at International Town & Country Club posted identical 32s on both nines out of 6,688 yards with only one near bogey.

Marshall Johnson Associated Press Waynesboro Sam Harvey Fairfax International Town & Country Club Waynesboro Country Club

Ralphie The Racer Faces Time Pressure At Pocono

Ralph Liguori known as Ralphie The Racer struggles to finish refresher tests for USAC in the Schaefer 500 at Pocono. He fights to qualify amid limited time, car issues, and a history of missed Indy 500 participation. Top drivers like Mark Donohue Pete Revson and Al Unser push toward Friday practice as Saturday trials loom.

Mount Pocono Ralphie Ralph Liquori Liguori Indianapolis Indy Pete Revson DoNahue Unser Brothers Bobby Mario Andretti Pacono Joe Leonard al Unser Parneilli Jones Foyt Art Pollard

Riessen Upsets Ashe to Reach Wimbledon Round of 16

Marty Riessen, 29, from Evanston Illinois, defeated fifth seed Arthur Ashe 6-1 9-8 8-9 6-4 in a Wimbledon men’s singles match to advance to the round of 16. Riessen’s win came amid a spectating disruption as a spectator was removed after shouting at him. Also advancing were Rod Laver John Newcombe Ken Rosewall Stan Smith Jeff Borawisk Tom Gorman and Cliff Richey in the men’s draw, while Margaret Court Billie Jean King Nancy Gunter and others progressed in women’s play.

Marty Riessen Arthur Ashe Jonn Farrow Wimbledon England Riessen Evanston Ill Ashe Richmond Marty Rie‘sen Rod Laver John Newcombe Ken Rosewall Stan Smith Pasadena Calif Jeff Borawisk Berkeley Tom Gorman Seattle Smith Andrew Pattison South Africa Borowiak Frank Sedgman Australia Ad Gorman Ion Tiriac Romania Cliff Richey Sarasota Fla D. Bouteleux France Nancy Gunter San Angelo Tex Kazuka Sawamatsu Japan Mary Ann Curtis St. Louis Christine Sandberg Den Laver Clark Graebner New York Gerald Battrick Britain Rosewall Jaime Fillor Chile Dennis Ralston U.S Bakersfield Cailiff Bob Lutz Los Angeles Ralston Colin Dibley

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