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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1966

Page

4

Ernie Banks Aces Cubs Camp With Strong Spring Work

Ernie Banks, 35, trains under ex sprint champ Jesse Owens as Cubs prepare for a spring exhibition with San Francisco. Banks says he feels 1000 percent better and aims for peak stamina in upcoming months. He reflects on a long Cubs career, past MVPs, and Leo Durocher’s morale boost.

Associated Press Phoenix, Ariz Ernie Banks Chicago Cubs San Francisco Whitey Lockman Banks Jesse Owens The Cubs Chicago Leo Durocher

Garcia Stops Brami in Opening Bantamweight Bout

Vincente Garcia of Mexico defeated Felix Brami of Tunisia in the first round at the Paris Sports Palace. Garcia battered Brami from the opening bell and scored a knockdown before the referee stopped the fight after a nine count.

Paris Vincente Garcia Mexico Felix Brami Tunisia Paris Sports Palace Garcia Brami

Cubs Beat Giants 4-2 in Exhibition in Long Beach

Chicago Cubs defeat San Francisco 4-2 as they erupt for four runs in the fifth. Byron Browne hits his spring homer with two on, Harvey Kuenn drives in Randy Hundley after a double, Tito Fuentes homers for the Giants, and Dick Ellsworth wins for Chicago.

Long Beach Calif Chicago Cubs Dick Estelle San Francisco Cubs Byron Browne Harvey Kuenn Randy Hundley Giants Tito Fuentes Dick Ellsworth Ted Abernathy Hal] Lanier Gaylord Perry Estelle Chicago Cox Perry Hiatt Ellsworth Abernathy Handley Browne Fuentes

San Diego Swimmers Fined for Disorderly Conduct

Four members of San Diego State College’s championship swimming team were fined 150 each after pleading guilty to disorderly conduct in Bloomington Illinois. They were arrested after running through a girls dormitory and tossing fire crackers following the NCAA college division meet. Fined were Ligon Munford Jr 22 Riverside Michael Gerry 19 San Diego Clarence Patten II 20 Santa Rosa and Robert Santos 21 San Diego.

Riverside Calif Michael Gerry San Diego Clarence Patten II Santa Rosa Robert Santos

Wills Debuts For Dodgers In Spring Loss To Yankees

Shortstop Maury Wills made his spring bow for the Dodgers but anchored by three groundouts and a base on balls he could not halt a 3-0 defeat to the Yankees in Fort Lauderdale. Whitey Ford worked six scoreless innings, Lou Clinton homered for New York, and Dooley Womack finished as Los Angeles suffered its seventh loss in nine games this spring.

Fort Lauderdale Fla Maury Wills Los Angeles Dodgers New York Yankees Wills Batls Whitey Ford Yankees Dodgers Lou Johnson Jeff Torborg Ford Pete Ramos Dooley Womack Lou Clinton New Yorkers Los Angeles Goo New Jer Williesy Sater Bae Womack Gibbs Nand M L—Singer New York Clinton

Bobby Hull Wins February Hickok Pro Athlete Award

Bobby Hull of the Chicago Black Hawks won the Hickok Pro Athlete of the Year for February. He led sports writers and broadcasters with 32 first-place votes and 166 points in a poll, ahead of Dick Petty, Doug Sanders, Rick Barry, and Wilt Chamberlain.

New York Bobby Hull Chicago Black Hawks National Hockey League Hickok Hull Dick Petty Doug Sanders Rick Barry San Francisco Wilt Chamberlain Philadelphia

Rangers move Al Lebrun to Minnesota farm club

The New York Rangers reassigned defenseman Al Lebrun to their Minnesota farm club in the Central League on Monday. Lebrun had played two NHL games last weekend as an emergency replacement for injured Boo Plager.

NEW York New York Rangers National Hockey League al Lebrun Minnesota Lebrun Boo Plager

Exhibition Baseball Standings and Results Summary

National League standings show Pittsburgh leading with 7 3?03 and San Francisco at 6 0 9. Atlanta 5 4 5 8, Houston 3 3 4 5, Cincinnati 3 6 A17, St Louis 4 4 4 0, Chicago 7 3 0 0, Los Angeles 2 7 2 2, Philadelphia 2 2 2 2. American League leaders include Chicago 18 2 8 3 3, Baltimore 7 0 0 0, Kansas City 7 3 7 0, California 7 3 0 0, New York 5 5 4 5, Cleveland 4 0 0 0, Minnesota 3 6 4. Results list New York A 3 Los Angeles 0, Detroit 7 Baltimore 0, Louis 6 Pittsburgh 3, Cincinnati 5 Houston 4, Chicago A 10 Boston 4, Minnesota 10 Kansas City 1, California 1 Cleveland 0, Chicago N 4 San Francisco 2, New York N 7 Atlanta 2. Today’s games include Kansas City vs Atlanta, San Francisco vs Chicago N, Cincinnati vs St. Louis, New York N vs Baltimore, Philadelphia vs Minnesota, California vs Chicago Nat, Cleveland vs San Francisco, Minnesota vs Chicago A, Detroit vs New York A, and Houston vs Washington.

Associated Press National League Pittsburgh San Francisco Atlanta Houston Cincinnati St. Louis Chicago Los Angeles Philadelphia Sk Gan Va Baltimore Kansas City California New York Cleveland Boston Washington Detroit Louis Minnesota West Palm Beach Fla Long Beach Calif St. Petersburgh Miami Aooston Pompans Palm Springs Sarasota Fort Lauderdale West Palm, Beach Orlando Nat Long Beach Phoenix Ariz York

Bucknell blanked William and Mary 7 0 in opener

Bucknell starter John Kaufman threw a four hitter and struck out five to beat William and Mary 7 0 in Williamsburg. Bucknell hitters collected nine hits led by Alan Crisswell two run homer Dan Capell and Larry Noll with two hits apiece. W&M managed only five miscues and five singles while eight Kaufman walks kept the Indians from rallying.

Williamsburg Bucknell William and Mary John Kaufman Indians Kaufman Keith Taylor Alan Crisswell Crisswell Dan Capell Larry Noll Capell W&m We&emm Frick Taylor King Trautman Williams W—Kaufman L Taylor

Yanks Cut Squad To 31 Players

The New York Yankees reduced their roster to 31 by shipping seven players to the minor league training base at Hollywood Florida. Assigned were catcher Eliseo Rodriguez infielders Chet Trail and John Miller outfielder first baseman Archie Moore and pitchers Jim Brennan Bill Burbach and Jerry Walker. Two non roster men remain on the squad pitchers Stan Bahnsen and catcher Bill Madden. The club must cut to 28 by April 12.

Fort Lauderdale Fla New York Yankees Hollywood Yankee Eliseo Rodriguesz Chet Trail John Miller Archie Moore Jim Brenneman Bill Burbach Jerry Walker Stan Bahnsen Bill Madden Yankees

Chicago Potatoes and Cash Grain Market Brief

AP reports mixed potato markets with US potatoes in several regions showing moderate demand and dull to steady action. Idaho russets fetch 4.00 to 4.35 per cwt while Red River Valley round reds fetch 7.80 to 3.00. Florida round reds command 1.50 per lb sacks 7.75. In cash grain, no wheat oats or soybeans sold. Corn values: No 2 yellow 1.93 to 1.94, No 4 yellow 1.25, No 5 yellow 1.13. Soybean oil listed at 11.26 to 11.28.

Chicago USDA Idaho Cash Grain Chicago

Dean Chance Shuts Down Indians in 1-0 Angels Win

Dean Chance pitched six shutout innings to lead the California Angels past the Cleveland Indians 1-0 in a Cactus League game in Palm Springs. Chance limited Cleveland to three hits with one runner reaching second. Aubrey Gatewood and Dick Egan finished, with Egan closing after a wild stretch, as Jackie Warner scored the lone run on a fifth inning double and Gary Bell wild pitch.

Palm Springs Calif Dean Chance California Angels Cleveland Indians Chance Aubrey Gatewood Dick Egan Indians Egan Gatewood Jackie Warner Angels Gary Bell Warner Cleveland California Bell Kelley Azcue R. Egan Rodgers W—Change L—Beall

Williams Set for 10-Round Bout With Turnbow in Houston

Cleveland Williams returns to the ring Tuesday in a 10 round bout against Mel Turnbow of Paterson. Williams, wounded in a highway incident 16 months ago, weighed 159 pounds during hospitalization, later returning at 214. He owns 66 wins with 50 KOs and was ranked No 2 by the WBA when shot. Turnbow stands 6-5 and 225 pounds, with an 11-3 record. Also noted, Roy Dewitz named head basketball coach at Augustana College in Sioux Falls replacing Ole Obrney.

Houston Cleveland Williams Mel Turnbow Paterson N.J. Williams Pat Tolman Ben Black Chicago Williams World Boxing Association Turnbow Cassius Clay Manhattan Kan Roy Dewitz Kansas State University Augustana College Sioux Falls S.C Ole Obney

Bond market gains across Treasury issues and NYSE listings

Bond prices rose across Treasury sectors with long-term issues up to 12 32s. Of 40 Treasuries, 39 advanced and one unchanged. NYSE bond volume reached 16.84 million par, with 1131 advances, 77 declines, rest unchanged. Major bond trades listed include Armour, AT&T, NY Central, Pacific Gas, and US Steel among others.

NEW York Treasury New York Stock Exchange American Telephone Columbia Gas Detroit Edison New York Central Pacific Gas & Electric U.S Hightow Te B&o Sr S Cvdifsat CRRNI Erie MoPac MoePac Enillipp Scatt Sears Smithc US Steel Sa Fonos Canada Chile

Frank Robinson Sees Early Edge for Pitchers

Baltimore star Frank Robinson, entering his 11th season, says pitchers hold the early edge while he leans over the plate as a defensive tactic. He plans to exploit his unusual stance and study opposing arm discusses with Brooks Robinson to gauge patterns. He expects limited trouble once the season starts.

Miami Fla Baltimore Frank Robinson Robinson Minnie Minoso Cincinnati Reds Brooks Robinson

Drake coach resigns to join Iowa State staff

Tom O Boyle aged 33 resigns Monday as wrestling coach and assistant football coach at Drake University to become defensive line coach at Iowa State University, effective April 1. He replaces Dale Haupt, who also resigned.

Drake Des Moines

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