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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1966

Page

12

Duke Coach Praises St Josephs Versatile Hawks Ahead of NCAA Clash

Duke coach Vic Bubas lauds St Joseph's Philadelphia as highly versatile, capable of multiple defenses and offenses, as third-ranked ACC champions prepare to face sixth-ranked St Joseph's in the NCAA eastern regionals in Raleigh. Assistant Chuck Daly praises cohesion and precision as guard Matt Goukas shines in passing and Clife Anderson improves rebounding. Duke notes North Carolina State as closest ACC rival after last week's 71 66 win.

Bubas Hawks North Carolina State Blue Devils St. Joseph's State St. Joseph’s Daly Hawk Matt Goukas Clifé Anderson Billy Oakes Tom Duff Marty Ford

Clyde Lee Hurt Playing Handball

Vanderbilt star Clyde Lee Hurt was hospitalized in Nashville with an eye injury from a handball game. The All-America guard, listed as fair, was struck by a ball while playing with teammate Randy Humble. He plans to play next season in Milan with the Italian Basketball Federation.

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Creme Dela Creme wins amid fouls in Gulfstream feature

Prohibitive favorite Creme Dela Creme held off Jubilance by a half length after a foul was charged to Jubilance and then placed third, with B Golden moving to second. Creme Dela Creme finished seven furlongs in 1:23 2-5, paying 3.40 2.60 2.60. Dark Scope edged Red Scarf by a nose at Pimlico in the Worthington Handicap, and Dangerous Game beat Little Willie at Florida Downs as Purist completed the show.

Gulfstream Park Don Brumfield B. Golden Jean Cruguet Earlie Fires Creme de la Creme Jubilance Creme Dela Creme Fires Dark Scope Red Scarf Pimlico Paul Kallai Pure and Simple Dangerous Game Little Willie Florida Downs Florida Purist

Dick Brown Assured Job And Salary

Dick Brown, described as in satisfactory condition after brain surgery, has been assured by the Baltimore Orioles that he will retain his job and salary. A golf-ball sized tumor was removed from his brain at Sinai Hospital in a three hour operation. Doctors said tests will confirm cancer status, and Brown will stay in intensive care for several days.

Baltimore Dick Brown Baltimore Orioles Sinai Hospital Clinton Harrison Brown

Alou Drives Camp Team To 5 3 Intra-Squad Victory

Matty Alou paced a camp team coached by Alex Grammas to a 5 3 win over Johnny Pesky s squad in the Pirates intra squad game at Fort Myers. Alou had three hits drove in a run and scored a run as Jerry May doubled and Gene Riley added a double to key the six inning rally. Willie Stargell homered for the losers and Phil Cunningham tossed two perfect innings.

Fort Myers Fila Matty Alou Alex Grammas Johnny Pesky Pittsburgh Pirates Jerry May Alou Gene Riley Willie Stargell Phil Cunningham

Stengel Enshrined in Hall of Fame with Mets Cap

Casey Stengel, 75, entered baseball's Hall of Fame by unanimous vote of the veterans committee. He appeared in Cooperstown with his blue Mets cap, reminisced about his career, thanked George Weiss, and noted his long friendship with the Mets and Yogi Berra as fans cheered at St. Petersburg.

Jack Hand ST. Petersburg Fila Casey Stengel Baseball Hall of Fame New York Mets Stengel Mets Veterans Committee Casey Lou Gehrig Baseball Writers’ Association Cooperstown N.Y Ted Williams Brooklyn Pittsburgh Philadelphia New York Boston New York Giants Yankees Weiss Bucky Harris Yanks Met Edna i Edna Wes Westrum Mrs. Stengel Ted Williams Yogi Berra Westrum

Frank Robinson Signs 1966 Orioles Contract For 62500

Frank Robinson, key slugger for the Baltimore Orioles, signed his 1966 contract Tuesday for about 62 500. Orioles director Harry Dalton called him the highest paid Oriole of all time after a brief salary discussion. Robinson joins spring training as the last holdout on the team, returning a week late for personal matters. He is a former NL MVP in 1961 and 1956 Rookie of the Year, with a .303 career average and 324 career homers.

Miami Fla Frank Robinson Baltimore Orioles Harry Dalton Oriole Frank Dalton Robinson Orioles Baltimore Brooks Robinson Cincinnati Dick Simpson Milt Pappas Jack Baldschun Reds Rocky Colavito Hank Greenberg

Cubs Add Raudman To Camp Roster

The Chicago Cubs added Bob Raudman a left handed outfielder to their Spring training roster in Long Beach California expanding the camp to 45 players eight of whom are outfielders Raudman age 24 has spent time in the Cubs farm system since 1961 playing in Wenatchee Washington and Dallas Fort Worth Texas He hit .385 in 41 games for Wenatchee and .239 in 92 games for Dallas Fort Worth last season.

Long Beach Calif Chicago Cubs Bob Raudman Raudman Cubs Roadman Wenatchee Wash Dallas-Fort Worth

Group 1-A All-District Cage Teams Named

The Associated Press announced the nine Group 1-A all-district basketball teams with Wayne Cook on the second team. Top players include John Hummer Washington-Lee Walter Hawkins W T Woodson and Pat Toomay Thomas Edison among others from Northern Virginia.

Wayne Cook Richmond Northern Virginia Associated Press John Hummer Washington-Lee Walter Hawkins W. T. Woodson Pat Toomay Thomas Edison Alexandria All- Potomac J. R. Tucker Allen Harris Foster Greenway Elbert Hodge Highlands Springs Tim Rush Manchester Bobby Ware Huguenot Pat Dunford Prince George Jim Hewitt Johnston All-Southwest Leon Yost Tazewell Mike Hodgson Virginia Jim Ross Hodson Yost Duke James Doug Cordle Richlands Junior Wolfe Marion James All-Alexandria Toomay Irving Smith Mark Brumbaugh Lee Springfield Tom Chilcutt Ft. Hunt Bob Lowe Lowe Smith All-Northern Hawkins Jim Lonergan Fairfax Skip Brandon Lonergan Steve Poucher Bob Wowman Falls Church Brandon Poucher Al-Potomac Hummer Mike Horne J. E. B. Stuart Horne Kim Kramer Ricky Hughes McLean Joe Smackum Lucky Gant Wakefield Hughes Gant Charles Hatcher Norview Dan Wells Princess Anne Roger Blackman Woodrow Wilson Hatcher Wells Blackman Sinia Beach

Bubas Voted ACC Coach of the Year Third Time

Vic Bubas of Duke earned the ACC Coach of the Year honor for the third time in four seasons, amassing 76 of 107 votes. He led Duke to its third ACC title since 1963 and a 23-3 record heading into NCAA East Regionals against St Joseph's.

Raleigh Vic Bubas Duke Atlantic Coast Sportswriters Association Press Maravich North Carolina State Bobby Roberts Clemson Bubas Blue Devils St. Joseph’s Philadelphia Gary Ind 1St Infantry Division

Wake Forest Adds MacAlester Coach to Staff

Bob Lord the head football coach at MacAlester College St Paul Minnesota has joined Wake Forests football staff He will work with the defensive line announced by coach Bill Tate on Tuesday

Deacons Winston-Salem N.C Bob Lord MacAlester College St. Paul

Qualifying Starts Today For Peach Blossom 500 At Rockingham

More than 50 cars open qualifying Wednesday for Sundays Peach Blossom 590 mile stock car race at Rockingham N C. David Pearson led practice with 115.052 mph, just shy of Richard Pettys 116.260 mph track record as teams prepare surface for full field and 12:30 pm Sunday start. Ford drivers dominated practice including Dick Hutcherson Marvin Panch Bobby Isaac Dale Yarborough, with several engine failures and chassis adjustments noted.

Rockingham N.C David Pearson Spartansburg S.C Pearson Richard Petty Ford Dick Hutcherson Marvin Panch Bobby Isaac Dale Yarbrough Isaac Fred Lorenzen Jim Paschal Plymouth Paul Goldsmith Darel Dieringer Petty Dieringer

Wasted Efforts End in Injury for New York Skier

Hank Kashiwa, a 17 year old senior at Old Forge High School, earned a spot on the Eastern team for the National Junior Ski Championships at Winter Park, Colo. His ankle broke in the final race at Glen Ellen, preventing him from leaving with the 10 member squad from Boston.

Old Forge N.Y Hank Kashiwa Winter Park Colo Old Forge High School Boston Glen Ellen Vet

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