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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1965

Page

4

Versalles Sac Fly Delivers Twin Victory Over White Sox

In the bottom of the ninth, Zoilo Versalles lined a sacrifice fly scoring pinch runner Dave Boswell for a 7 6 Minnesota win over Chicago. Bernie Allen opened the rally with a double, Burgess hit his 103rd pinch hit homer, and Jimmie Hall and Harmon Killebrew drove in runs as Minnesota moved to second place. Burgess homered after McCraw's pinch single, and Dick Stigman earned the win while Joel Horlen took the loss.

ST. Paul Minneapolis Zoilo Versalles Dave Boswell Minnesota Twins Chicago White Sox White Sox Smoky Burgess Twins Chicago Bernie Allen Ed Fisher Boswell Joe Nossek Versailles Ken Berry Jimmie Hall Hartion Killebrew Jim Kaat Burgess Jommy McCraw Dick Stigman Killebrew Hall Joel Horlen Sandy Valespino Danny Cater Ron Hansen Minnesota Buford Olivart Hansen Kindall Zim Allen Robinson Horlen Nossek Locker Schaffer E—Wels Oliva T.ob Cater Romano Kilebrew Alitn Hr—Burgess S—Nossek Sf—Versalles

Glen Oak Family Outing Planned With Golf Events

Glen Oak members and their families are invited to a Monday July 5 outing at 6 30 p m with a 2 00 dollar family fee and reservations due by July 2 noon. A pool program and contests with prizes follow. Golfers may enter a 50 cent blind partner handicap tournament.

Glen Oak

Jets and Bills Swap Quarterback and Back

The New York Jets traded quarterback-defensive back Pete Liske to Buffalo for offensive back John Sklopan. Liske, 24, from Penn State, started one Jets game at quarterback and played defensive back in AFL games. Sklopan, 24, from Mississippi Southern, is 5-11 and 200 pounds, broke his wrist last year and was on Buffalo's taxi squad.

NEW York New York Jets Pete Liske Buffalo John Sklopan Liske Penn State Jets Sklopan Mississippi Southern

Namath Shows Readiness For Jets Opener At Camp Start

Jets quarterback prospect Joe Namath, the $40,000 rookie, passed, punted and ran at Shea Stadium. Coach Weeb Ewbank said Namath would be ready for full duties when camp opens July 14 and aims to start in the rookie game versus Boston July 28 in Lowell, Massachusetts. Namath recovered from January knee surgery and worked out with weights and passing drills, reinforcing expectations he will compete with John Huarte and veterans for the No. 1 quarterback job.

NEW York Joe Namath New York Jets Shea Stadium Weeb Ewbank Joe Ewbank Sonny Werblin Alabama Boston Lowell Mass Namath James A. Nicholas Shea ‘Stadium Peekskill N.Y Beaver Falls John Huarte Notre Dame Huarte Chicago Tribune Cleveland

Giardello Plans New York Title Defense in Fall

New York boxing officials say middleweight champion Joey Giardello plans a fall title defense at Madison Square Garden, likely against Dick Tiger. Giardello underwent a New York State Athletic Commission license exam amid uncertainty over licensing after years without one. The commission warned he must sign for a defense by July 6 to keep title recognition.

NEW York Harry Markson Madison Square Garden Joey Giardello Garden Giardello Markson Dick Tiger Atlantic City New York State Athletic Commission New York Commission

Sarazen Says Big Greens Slow Golf Ides of Power

Gene Sarazen laments monster courses and large greens turning golf into a tedious putting contest. He backed shorter, tighter layouts and consistent play on the ball, criticizing the 7191 yard Bellerive course and the rule allowing ball marking on greens.

Will Grimsley Associated Press New York Gene Sarazen Germantown N. Y Squire Sarazen State Department Burma St. Louis Bellerive Country Club Gary Player South Africa Kel Nagle Australia Bellerive Country Club Brookline Merion Troon Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Gene

Marvin Throneberry Injured In Auto Crash

Marvin Throneberry, 31, former major league first baseman, was seriously injured when his car spun out of control and hit an embankment in Memphis. He suffered head injuries after a career with the Yankees, who signed him for a $75,000 bonus in 1952, and he ended his major league tenure with the Mets.

Memphis

Computer predicts Armbro Flight to win 1965 Hambletonian

At Du Quoin Illinois a IBM computer forecast Armbro Flight as the Hambletonian winner over Noble Victory. The revelation followed strong early showings by both contenders and marks a rare filly triumph possibility, with Armbro Flight driven by Joe O'Brien and owned by C E and J E Armstrong of Brampton Ontario.

Armobre Flight Moble Armbro Fight C. E. and J. E. Armstrong Brampton Ont Helicopter Armbro Flight Joe O Hardess Racing Armbra Flight Noble Victory O'Brien Reynolds Memorial Buffalo Raceway Stanley Dancer Stars and Stripes Philadelphia

Jack Mara Dies at 57 Former Giants President

John V. Mara, longtime president of the New York Giants, died of cancer at 57 in Memorial Hospital. A Fordham graduate, he led the NFL club since 22, guiding its business while brother Wellington handled personnel. Survived by widow Helen, son Tim, a daughter, and other relatives. Funeral plans pending.

NEW York John V Jack) Mara New York Giants National Football League Mara Giants Timothy NFL Wellington Helen Tim Richard Cocannon Tim Mara Jack Mara Fordham Memorial Hospital

Graham wins 5000m by narrow yard margin in Zurich

Derek Graham of Britain captured the Zurich meet 5000 meters, edging American Gerry Lindgren and Gaston Roelants of Belgium. Graham clocked 13:51.6, narrowly beating Lindgren who finished in 13:52.0 while Roelants was third at 13:53.6.

Zurich Switzerland Britain Derek Graham America Gerry Lindgren Gaston Roelants Belgium Graham Washington State University San Diego Lindgren Roelants

Moffitt Falls As Truman Reaches Wimbledon Semis

Billie Jean Moffitt advances to the Wimbledon women’s semifinals with a dominant win over Lesley Turner, while Nancy Richey is upset by Christine Truman in a center court clash. Truman, the British favorite, defeats Richey 6-4 1-6 7-5 and faces Margaret Smith next as Moffitt meets Maria Bueno.

John Farrow Associated Press Wimbledon England Billie Jean Moffitt America Nancy Richey Britain Christine Truman Billie Jean Long Beach Calif Lesley Turner Australia Christine Darling Dallas Miss Moffitt Maria Bueno Brazil Jane Albert Pebble Beach iCalif South Africa Miss Turner Margaret Smith California Miss Richey

1965 Ford Offers Luxury Quiet Ride and Full Equipment

Ford proclaims 1965 models including Galaxie 500 XL and LTD deliver a quieter ride than a Rolls Royce. Features include 289 V-8 engines, Cruise-O-Matic, full-length consoles, bucket seats, nylon carpeting, power and safety upgrades, extensive standard equipment and no extra charge. Tests by leading acoustical consultants and the U S Auto Club certify the quiet ride.

Rolls-Royce American Institute of Interior Designers We Synchro U.S Auto Club

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