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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1966

Page

4

Blue Devils Reach Eastern Regional Final Behind Marin

Duke survives a late surge from St Josephs of Philadelphia 76 to 74 to reach the NCAA Eastern Regional final in Raleigh. Jack Marin delivered late free throws and 18 points along with supporting scoring from Mike Lewis and Steve Vacendak as Duke held a 68 58 lead with seven minutes left.

Raleigh N.C Duke St. Joseph’s Philadelphia Hawks Jack Marin Marin Mike Lewis Bob Verga Steve Vacendak Associated Press Cliff Anderson Blue Devils Anderson Verga Bill Oakes Lewis Vadendak Matt Goukas Orangemen Wildcats Syracuse Dick Snyder Davidson Snyder

New grid coach Toner named at Connecticut

John L. Toner, long time assistant to Burt Donelli at Columbia for nine years, was named football coach at the University of Connecticut. Toner, 42, a former standout quarterback at Boston University, succeeds Rick Forzano who resigned to coach the St. Louis Cardinals in the NFL.

Storrs Johnn L. Toner Burt Donelli Columbia University of Connecticut Toner Boston University Rick Forzano St. Louis Cardinals

Bullets Rally Past Knicks 126-123 In NBA Thriller

Kevin Loughery returned from injury to lead Baltimore with 28 points including late free throws sealing a 126-123 win over the New York Knicks. Loughery scored nine in the fourth after injuring his ankle in the first half, aided by Johnny Green as Baltimore built a seven‑point edge before New York’s late run. Walt Bellamy topped the Knicks with 27 points. Don Obs added 26 for the Bullets.

Hal Bock Associated Press NEW York (Ap Kevin Loughery Baltimore Bullets National Basketball Association New York Knickerbockers Loughery Bullets Baltimore New York Johnny Green Knicks Walt Bellamy Howie Komives Don Obs Gert GF Barnes Ar‘le Ferry Reed Howell Bellamy Lough Bryant Komives Egan Barnett Ooo Green Clemens Kerr Warley Il Mn Arnes New ‘York Uae

Del Papa defeats Rinaldi for European light heavyweight title

Italian boxer Piero Del Papa won the European light heavyweight championship by outpointing fellow Italian Giulio Rinaldi over 15 rounds at the Sports Palace in Rome. Both fighters weighed 178¼ pounds.

Rome Italy Piero del Papa Giulio Rinaldi Sports Palace

Safe Par 72 Round Keeps Zarley Ahead At Doral Open

Kermit Zarley of Yakima Washington holds a one stroke halfway lead at 137 in the Doral Open after a safe par 72. Jay Dolan faltered on the final hole with a water hazard double bogey to finish at 138 alongside Phil Rodgers Frank Beard and Johnny Pott. Arnold Palmer and George Archer tied at 139 after late rounds. Jack Nicklaus rallied to 143 while Ken Venturi shot 63 to move into a large group within four of the lead. Forty‑plus players remain in contention as the field narrows.

Associated Press Miami, Fla Young Kermit Zarley Yakima Wash Jay Dolan Dolan Leicester Mmass Phil Rodgers la Jolla Calif Frank Beard Louisville Johnny Pott Arnold Palmer George Archer San Francisco Archer Jack Nicklaus South Africa Ken Venturi Nicklaus Zarley University of Houston Columbus Ohio Palmer Sam Snead Bobby Nichols Gardner Dickinson Jack McGowan Jackie Cupit Doug Sanders Pensacola Tony Lema Sruce Devlin Bead Eneetmenneene Om Weiskoppe Danikes Jr Eens Rex Baxter Jr de Eeenne Berry Yanceyers Dave Marad Nae Gordon Jones Tommy, Jacobs Dave Marroe Chick Harbert Ken NH Lionel Jack Nicklaus Hebert Ray Floyd Dick Crawford Gick Hart Julius Boros Massengale Ores Charles Sifford Wrap Eenns Bruce Crampton Mason Rudolph Oe Baaeee Tee Herman Barron Be Beesane Bill Ezinicki Aecenerageres Don Finsterwald Semet Beens Bobescurg Ae Ee Ad Setae Tommy Aaron Wee Ereneesae Dack Rule Tebe Ete Ene iSteve Spray Bretsda Sewer Eeensee Nicol Eases Eee Sane Pele Charles Coody Pele Brown Ae Eee Senses al Geiberger Thee R. H. Sikes Dean Refram Eae John Barnum Oo Tee Neil Cates Eeeee Ross Teeeee George Bob Baysade Erwey Mee Bob Gaulby Joe Campbell SAAMI Fla Sam Carmicha Chuck Courtney Wee Vie Ghezzi Nina Ee Kermit Zarley Saae Nbeee Randy Glover Ae Day Alan Werene Taese Phenee Dub Pagan Duane Dudley Wysong Eaeee Arnold Palmer Staate Eee Veer Eeaee Oo Buster Cupit Pee Eeee Jackie Cupit Ae Steve Reidenvnee Dan Keefe Yeer Oes Gardner Dickinson Stents Po Billy Maxwell Ene Sam Nead Beeen Eeees Gay Brewer Jr Ola Ene Rod Funseth

Paschal earns 17th race berth at Peach Blossom 500

Jim Paschal qualifying at North Carolina Speedway produced a 115.634 mph four lap run to lock 17th starting position for Sundays 500 mile Peach Blossom stock car race. After a piston issue delayed him a day, Paschal rushed in a new engine and posted one of the week's best speeds.

Rockingham N. C Jim Paschal Plymouth Paschal North Carolina Speedway Lee Roy Yarborough Bobby Allison Ford Tom Pistone Wendell Scott Buddy Arrington Dodge Bunkie Blackburn Chevrolet John Sears

Alvin Jackson to Face Mets as Cardinals Start Saturday

Alvin Jackson the left hander who endured four losing 40 73 seasons with the Mets will debut for the St. Louis Cardinals against his former club Saturday. Manager Red Schoendienst named him to follow Bob Gibson with Hal Woodeschick and Tracy Stallard also in reserve. Injuries to Julian Javier and George Kernek forced the B team to cancel two of three games with the Mets. Bob Tolan opens at first, Dal Maxvill at second.

ST. Petersburg Fla Alvin Jackson New York Mets St. Louis Cardinals Jackson Red Schoendienst Bob Gibson Redbirds Hal Woodeschick Tracy Stallard Stallard Woodeschick Schoendienst Julian Javier George Kernek Cardinals Mets Bob Tolan Dal Maxvi

Indiana Maintains Lead As Top College Swim Team

Los Angeles AP reports the University of Indiana holds the nation's top college swimming program title. Seven swimmers posted season best times last week, highlighting continued strength across events and boosting national ranking efforts.

Los Angeles University of Indiana

Chuvalo Signs Pact To Meet Clay In Toronto March 29

George Chuvalo signed to fight Cassius Clay March 29 at Maple Leaf Gardens in a bout billed as a world heavyweight championship. Terrell pulled out amid contract disputes. Clay to receive half live gate and TV rights, Chuvalo 20 percent.

George Chuvalo Cassius Clay Toronto Chunky Maple Leaf Gardens Chuvalo Towerling Ernie Terrell Terrell World Boxing Association Clay WBA Eduardo Corletti London New York Broadway Floyd Patterson Tony Alongi Chuyalo Mike Malitz Main Bout Inc Malitz U.S Viet Nam

Johnny Longden Bows Out After 40 Racing Years

At Santa Anita, 59-year-old Johnny Longden retires after one final ride in the San Juan Capistrano Handicap. He will ride George Royal in a field of 11 on the turf about 1 3/4 miles. Hill Rise with Manual Yeaza and L Lang Shoemaker aboard Cedar Key loom as strong rivals in a race Longden has won four times, including the 1950 edition famed for Noor, Citation, and a nose finish.

Arcadia Calif Santa Aniat Johnny Longden Longden George Royal Hill Rise Manual Ycaza San Juan el Peco George Pope Cedar Key Bill Shoemaker San Luis Rey Tom Cat O'Hara Straight Plague el Argent Tudor Fame Noor Citation

Gene Rhoda Leads St Paul Open Bowling Semis

Gene Rhoda of Valparaiso Indiana took a lead from Mike Limongello of Babylon New York in the semifinals of the 37000 St Paul Open Professional Bowling Tournament. Rhoda won six of eight matches and totaled 6985 pins for 32 games including 300 bonus pins. The top four after eight more Friday night games advance to Saturday's finals with Limongello at 6968 pins.

St, Paul, Minn Gene Rhoda Valparaiso Ind Mike Limongello Babylon N.Y Rhoda Limongello Moes

Top Dodger Hurlers Out Of Opener

Dodgers preparing for season with Koufax and Drysdale delayed by holdout negotiations. Pitching coach Phil lips says the star pair are about 10 days behind and may not be ready to last nine innings on opening day April 12. General manager Bavasi remains firm on terms, insisting no progress until the players report or concede to three-year contracts worth $500,000 each.

Vero Beach Fla Sandy Koufax Don Drysdale Lefty Phillips Los Angeles Dodgers Koufax Drysdale Phillips California Buzzie Bavasi Dodger Pon

Hamilton to Start for Mets in Exhibition Opener

Jack Hamilton, 27, right-hander, slated to work the first three innings for the New York Mets in their opening exhibition game against St. Louis in St. Petersburg. The Mets acquired him from Detroit after a 1-1 record with Detroit and 12-10 at Syracuse. Also slated for mound duty are rookies Dick Selma and Rob Gardner.

ST. Petersburg Fila Jack Hamilton New York Mets St. Louis Mets Hamilton Detroit Tigers Detroit Syracuse Dick Selma Rob Gardner

Michigan Avenue Dominates Gulfstream Feature Race

Michigan Avenue ridden by Pete Anderson overcame a poor start to win the Gulfstream Park feature by two lengths over Postage. The 3-year-old son of Windy City 2nd completed seven furlongs in 1:23 3-5, paying $4.20. Postage paid $3 and $2.80, with Uncle Adolph at show $3.60. Lyrico, at Arlington Purse, upset Palm Court at Pimlico, paying $15. Flamin Hat finished third. El Queso narrowly won at Florida Downs, paying $13.60. Quick Thought swept five furlongs in 59.35 seconds at North Providence. Mr Swoon edged Road To Rock for the New Orleans feature, with show Beamingly Yours.

Associated Press Michigan Avenue Gulfstream Park Postage Pete Anderson Adolph Windy City Hialeah Charley Baltazar Pimlico Lyrico Palm Court Flamin Hat el Queso Florida Downs Gary Mahon Big League Quick Thought Darrell Madden Providence Helmsman Tick Tack Mr Swoon New Orleans Fair Grounds Road To Rock Mr. Swoon Beamingly Yours

Cepeda to Miss Giants opener vs Indians in Tucson

The San Francisco Giants will be without slugger Orlando Cepeda for the opening 28 game exhibition slate in Tucson as his wife Annie expects their first child. Gaylord Perry Joe Gibbon and Lindy McDaniel are scheduled to work three innings each in the Saturday opener against the Cleveland Indians.

Phoenix Ariz San Francisco Giants Orlando Cepeda Cepeda Giants Cleveland Indians Tucson Annie Gaylord Perry Joe Gibbon Lindy McDaniel

NIT doubleheaders set quarterfinals at Madison Square Garden

San Francisco faces Penn State and St John’s takes on Villanova in the first afternoon slate while Manhattan meets Army and Boston College faces Louisville in the night games. CBS televises the San Francisco Penn State tilt.

New York Madison Square Garden San Francisco Penn State St. John's Villanova Manhattan Army Boaston College Louisville CBS Temple Virginia Tech Brigham Young New York University DePaul Wichita Jeff Person Jim Reed Lions Joe Ellis Dons Penn Bill Melchionni Lloyd Dove Bob McIntyre Cadet Corps Ed Jordan Bill Helkie George Burns Bill Goodfellow Bob Chiupsa Boston College Wessley Unseld Willie Wolters Boston Oscar Robertson Wolters Brigham Young Temple Wichita-Nyu

Austria sweeps Kandahar downhill with 1 2 3 finish

Austria claimed a decisive 1 2 3 victory in the Kandahar women's downhill. Christl Haas Erika Schineger and Heidi Zimmermann topped the podium in Switzerland, securing a strong Austrian showing on Friday.

Muerren Switzerland Christl Haas Erika Schinegreer Heidi Zimmermann Austria Kandahar

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