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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1966

Page

3

NYU Stuns Wichita In OT To Reach NIT Semis

NYU spoiled Wichita's hopes with Bruce Kaplan’s four overtime free throws as the Violets beat the Shockers 90-84 to reach the NIT semifinals for the third straight year. Stan McKenzie scored 29 for NYU while Warren Armstrong led Wichita with 24. Brigham Young advanced past Temple 90-78 to join NYU in the semifinals.

Murray Chass Associated Press NEW York Bruce Kaplan New York University Wichita The Violets Brigham Young NYU Temple Jeff Congdon Dick Nemelka Boston Graham Richie Dyer Kaplan Wheatshockers Warren Armstrong Stan McKenzie Armstrong Shockers Cougars Congdon Brigham Young Morgan Br'xins Wiliams Kefales Eakins Ence Bamel Fa Cartwe Bris Hace Young Keho

Larry Loughry Fractures Ankle At Aqueduct Race

New York AP Larry Loughry a 23 year old apprentice jockey suffered a fractured right ankle when his mount fell in the second race at Aqueduct. The horse Thystar broke a shoulder and was destroyed. Alhambra Pal won the seven furlong race paying $5.20.

New York Larry Loughry Loughry Washington Parsons W. Va Thystar

Cougars Triumph in NIT Rematch Over Temple Owl Stars

BYU defeated Temple 67-58 as Nemelka scored 27 and Congdon 22 for the Cougars, extending their lead late after Williams poured in 38 for the Owls. Temple finishes 24-7 while BYU improves to 13-5.

Congdon Owls Jim Williams Jim Eakins Williams Brigham Young Nemelka Jtwo Temple Cougars Virginia Tech

Dodgers Teammates Rally Behind Koufax and Drysdale Pay Fight

Dodgers players including Ron Fairly express support for Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale amid their holdout for a $1 million, three year deal. Osteen and Alston acknowledge uncertainty as spring camp continues and opening day looms on April 12.

Vero Beach Fla Ron Fairly Los Angeles Dodgers Sandy Koufax Don Drysdale Sandy Claude Osken Walt Alston Ipring Koufax Drysdale Osteen Alston

Phils Edge Twins In Exhibition Victory

Phil Linz drove in three runs and Doug Clemens added two as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Minnesota Twins 5-3 in Clearwater. The Phils broke a three game exhibition skid, with Grant Jackson and Dallas Green silencing the Twins for seven innings before a late uprising. Manager Gene Mauch suffered a bruised right hand after a line drive struck him during the game.

Clearwater Fla Phil Linz Doug Clemens Philadelphia Phillies Minnesota Twins Grant Jackson Dallas Green Twins Alarrie Steevens Gene Mauch Phillies Bill White Minnesota Philadelphia Orx Perry Merritt Klippstein tAorris Zimmerman Mitterwald Jackson Green Steevens Dairymole

Superior Court bans private club and liquor at Atlanta Stadium

Judge Durwood T. Pye ruled the Stadium Authority cannot establish a private club or sell liquor at the Atlanta Stadium. He said restrictive property deeds and prior transfers limit its powers. The suit by Jack A. Harwell and L. R. Schwall challenged these provisions before a recent legislative amendment.

Atlanta Atlanta Stadium Durwood T. Pye Stadium Authority Housing Authority Jack A. Harwell L. R. Schwall Harwell Christian Index

Tom Strange Double Winner At Pro-Am Meet

Virginia Beach golfer Tom Strange dominated the Ocean View Pro-Amateur Golf Tournament posting a three under par 67 to win the pro sweepstakes and teaming with Bill Bailey to capture the pro-amateur title with a 62 best-ball score. He earned 182 dollars, with Chandler Warper and Allan Phipps each shooting 70 for second in the pro division.

Norfolk Tom Strange Virginia Beach Ocean View Strange Bill Bailey Chandler Warper Portsmouth Allan Phipps J. B. Harris

Senators Eye Prospects Casanova and Valentine

Pompano Beach Florida report notes Washington Senators express high hopes for minor leaguers Paul Casanova and Fred Valentine. An optimistic view suggests they may significantly impact the ball and potential future lineup.

Pompano Beach Fla. K Washington Senators Paul Casanova Fred Valentine Senators

Durocher Accuses Sanford Of Throwing At Rookie Pitcher

Chicago manager Leo Durocher asserts California Angels pitcher Jack Sanford aimed at 20 year old Cubs rookie Ken Holzman after a spring exhibition. Durocher says Sanford showed guts by throwing at Holzman and notes a prior near incident involving Willie Smith.

Chicago Chicago Cubs California Angels Jack Sanford Chicago American Jim Enright Palm Springs Calif Cubs Angels Leo Durocher Enright Sanford Ken Holzman Holtzman- Sanford Willie Smith Holtzman Angel Plate Emmett Ashford Smith Ken

Allan Stanley Could Return Within Two Weeks

Toronto Maple Leafs said defenseman Allan Stanley, injured against Boston, should be able to play again in 10 to 14 days. The 40 year old left the game midway through the first period after suffering knee fluid and undiagnosed internal damage and did not play in the 5-1 loss to Chicago on Sunday.

Toronto Allan Stanley Boston Toronto Maple Leafs Stanley Leafs Black Hawks Chicago

Pirates Manager Fines McBean For Tardiness At Camp

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Harry Walker fined pitcher AEF McBean $25 for arriving half an hour late to spring training in Fort Myers Florida. Walker warned future fines would rise to $50 then $100. McBean cited car trouble but Walker urged telephoning in or leaving earlier and applied the policy to all players.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Harry Walker Pittsburgh Pirates Aef McBean Fort Myers Fla Walker McBean Post-Gazette

Hull receives praise in Commons for record goals

In Ottawa MP Douglas Alkenbrack hailed Bobby Hull as that great Canadian and stated MPs would join in congratulating the Chicago Black Hawks star on setting the National Hockey League single season goals record.

Bobsy Hull Ottawa Bobby Hull Douglas Alkenbrack Chicago Black Hawk Star Hull National Hockey League

Exhibition Baseball Matches Across Spring Venues

Wednesday's exhibition games feature besten against Philadelphia in Clearwater California against San Francisco in Phoenix and Chicago in Sarasota Chicago N versus Cleveland in Tucson St Petersburg Florida Kansas City versus Pittsburgh at Fort Lauderdale New York N against Minnesota in Orlando Florida New York A versus Los Angeles in Vero Beach Florida and Washington facing Piñata at Pompano.

Besten Philadelphia Clearwater California San Francisco Phoenix Ariz Reins Chicago Sarasota Cleveland Fucson St. Louis St. Petersburg Kansas City Pillsburgh Fort tAevers Fla Newer York Minnesota Orlando New York Los Angeles Vero Beach Pinata Washington Pompano

Chuck Hinton Powers Indians To 5-2 Victory

Chuck Hinton drove in three runs with a first inning triple to spark the Cleveland Indians to a 5-2 win over the California Angels in Tucson. Rick Reichardt hit a two-run homer for the Angels, while Cleveland pitching guided by Sonny Siebert and Alan Closter held off the Angels in exhibition play.

Tucson Ariz Chuck Hinton Cleveland Indians California Angels Tribe Angels George Brunet Hinton Rick Reichardt Don McMahon Sonny Siebert Cleveland AleMahon Alan Closter John French Lew Burdette

Hurd Resigns From Notre Dame To Enter Private Business

Dave Hurd assistant Notre Dame line coach resigns Monday to pursue private business. Hurd, a 1961 Notre Dame graduate, played center for the Irish from 1958 to 1960 and began coaching at John Carroll University under former high school coach John Ray.

Dave Hurd South Bend Ind Notre Dame Hurd Irish John Carroll University John Ray

Early Lead Gives Reds 4-2 Verdict

Cincinnati Reds win 4-2 in an exhibition over the Houston Astros as Gor die Coleman and Vada Pinson homer in a productive second and third inning. Jim O'Toole works three solid innings for Cincinnati while Houston’s bats are held in check after the early output.

Tampa Fla Cincinnati Reds Houston Astros Reds Tom Parsons Gordie Coleman Vada Pinson Astro Carroll Sembera Bruce von Hoff Tom Arruda John Bateman Astros Cincinnati Jim O'Toole O'Toole Houston Gox Parsons Sembera van Hoff Arruda Baleman Heath Ellis Toote Craig Baldschun Edwards Coker W—Ellis L— Parsons Coleman Pinson

Pirates Clinch fourth straight win with Clemente blast

In Fort Myers Roberto Clemente delivered a three run homer in the eighth to spark the Pirates to a 5-1 exhibition victory over the Cardinals. Mazeroski added a solo shot in the second as Pittsburgh improved to 4-0 in spring play while St. Louis dropped to 2-3.

Fort Myers Fla Roberto Clemente Pittsburg Pirates St. Louis Cardinals Clemente Manny Mota Gene Alley Donn Clendenon Bill Mazeroski Pittsburg Cardinals Mike Shannon St Louis Pittsburgh O Sadecki Washburn Jaster Corrales Gelnar Fryman Face Poe Ue Pagliaron Ladecki St. Louis Shannon Mazeroski

Verga Named Outstanding Player in Regional Tourney

Duke star Bob Verga won the regional tournament outstanding player award with 33 votes, edging teammate Steve Vacendak who had 27. Jack Marin also received votes, while Syracuse’s Dave Bing got one. Verga scored 43 points in two Duke games as Duke beat Syracuse 91 to 81.

Raleigh Duke Bob Verga Steve Vacendak Syracuse Verga Vacendak Jack Marin Dave Bing

Quarter Final Twin Bill To Cut NIT Field Tonight

Army and San Francisco square off in the first NIT quarterfinal at Madison Square Garden without key players Silliman and Austin. Boston College meets Villanova in the second game as the field narrows toward the semifinals with Army-San Francisco and Boston College-Villanova advancing paths.

Liman San Francisco Madison Square Garden Boston College John Austin Villanova Silliman Army Manhattan Austin Eagles Louisville iWest Dons Penn State Erwin Mueller Joe Elis Dennis Black Steve AdJeman Willie Wolters Bill Merchionni Wilcats Champi St. John’s Brigham Young Temple Wichita New York University

White Sox beat Mets 4 to 1 in exhibition

In St. Petersburg Florida on Monday the Chicago White Sox defeated the New York Mets 4 to 1 in an exhibition game. Tommy John and Joel Horlen pitched four hitless innings for the Sox while Jim Hickman homered for the Mets to provide their lone run. John Romano and Tom McCraw drove in Chicago runs as the Sox improved to four wins in five exhibition contests.

ST. Petersburg Fila Tommy John Joel Harlen Chicago White Sox New York Mets Jim Hickman Mets John White Sox John Romano Chicago Tom McCraw Galen Cisco New York Horton Fisher Nelson Romano McNertney Willey Miller Cisco Richardson Sutherland Cannizzaro Stephen Son W—John L—Willey Hickman

Bruins Trade Moves Tieup As Maxner Sent West

The Boston Bruins transfer winger Wayne Maxner to San Francisco of the Western League and recall center Bobby Leiter from Hershey of the American League.

Boston Boston Bruins Wayne Maxner San Francisco Bobby Leiter Hershey

Baseball Scheduling Sparks Cold Weather Derbies

Today’s line shows Atlanta at West Palm Beach New York at St Petersburg Cincinnati at Fort Myers Houston at Sarasota Los Angeles at St Petersburg Philadelphia at Winter Haven St Louis at Orlando Chicago at Phoenix Baltimore at Miami Cleveland at Tucson Kansas City at Bradenton Detroit at Tampa.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Ocean Francisco Atlanta Houstonataes New York Cincinnati Chicago Los Angeles Louis Steer Detroit Baltimore Cicago California Kansas City Cleveland Washington Boston Minnesota St. Ovis Incinnati Houston Baltimore Philadelphia San Francisco Hicago Califoria West Palm Beach Fla Tucson Bradenton Tela

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