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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1966

Page

3

Parker Joins UNC Football Staff After 19 Years at Duke

Clarence Ace Parker, longtime Duke football aide and Hall of Fame member, is named UNC assistant coach to coach the offensive backfield. Duke announces Jim Bly will replace Parker as head baseball coach. Parker will join Tar Heel spring practice soon, leaving Duke after 19 years.

Chapel Hill N.C Clarence Ace) Parker Duke Friday University of North Carolina Parker Hall of Vito Ragazzo Virginia Military Institute Jim Hickey CC. P Chuck) Erickson James R Jim) Bly Bly Blue Devil Akron Ohio Oberlin College Brooklyn Dodgers Philadelphia Athletics Navy Durham Bulls Bill Murray Tom Harp Cornell

Silberman Buys Controlling Interest in Tropical Park Track

Miami AP Saul Silberman president of Tropical Park race track buys William McDonald out for 2.75 million. Silberman previously paid 250,900 and now holds controlling interest after a 3 million loan arrangement with W L McKnight. MacDonald earns 1.75 million profit on his initial 1 million investment.

Miami, Fla Saul Silberman Tropical Park Race Track William B. MacDonald Silberman MacDonald Suberman W. L. McKnight Minneapolis Mining and Manufacturing Co McKnight

Paschal leads Atlanta 500 qualifying list

Jim Paschal of High Point North Carolina topped Friday time trials for the Atlanta 500 with a four lap average of 145.337 mph placing him 17th in the Sunday starting field. Sam McQuagg followed 18th while others filled top positions as Weather was clear and 50 000 to 60 000 expected.

Atlanta, Ga Jim Paschal High Point N.C Paschal Atlanta International Raceway Sam McQuagg Bobby Allison Ford James Hylton Dodge Bobby Johns Chevelle Frank Warren Chevrolet Larry Hess John Sears Bunkie Blackburn Wayne Woodruff Clyde Lynn Smoky Yunick Earl Balmer Yunicki Balmer David Pearson Pearson Richard Petty

Wright Opens Wide Lead In Suggs Tournament

Mickey Wright, returning from a wrist injury, shot four under par and led by four strokes in the Louise Suggs Tournament at Delray Beach. Sandra Haynie trailed by four, with Judy Kimball, Clifford Ann Creed, and Sandra McClinton tied at 73 after 54 holes on the 6500 yard course. The event concludes Sunday.

Delray Beach Fla Mickey Wright Louise Suggs Jeff Miss Wright Sandra Haynie Fort Worth Tex Miss Wright Judy Kimball Clifford Ann Creed Sandra McClinton Faers Suggs Louise Mickey Wright Jugg Kimball Ak Clifford Ann Creeg Shirley Englehorne Marilynn Smith Thargie Masters Sandra Palmer O Kathy Cornelius Kathy Whitworth Coral Mann Peggy Wilson Sue Maxwell Beth Stone Barbara Fitton Wine Althea Gibson Alice Hovey Betsy Rawls Ruth Jessen Sybil Griffin Judy Torluemke Bean Sandra Souzich Ann Netsky Cate Eeee Rhonda Glenn

Reds Rally to 7-5 Victory Over Tigers in Tampa

Cincinnati Reds toppled the Detroit Tigers 7-5 in an exhibition game led by Leo Cardenas with a three RBI day including a homer and a sacrifice fly. Cardenas belted his third exhibition homer in the seventh off Detroit rookie Bill Graham to clinch the win, snapping Cincinnati from a three game skid.

Tampa Fla Leo Cardenas Cincinnati Detroit Tigers Reds Cardenas Detroit Bill Graham Mel Queen Orlando McFarlane Gerry Arrigo Bill Freehan Tigers Roger Craig Sparma Graham Hiller McFarlane Jay Arrigo Craig Edwards Coker W—Arrigo L—Sparma

Exhibition Baseball Friday Results Open Play Scores

Friday's exhibition games featured tight outcomes across the league. Atlanta beat Houston 4 to 3, St. Louis edged Kansas City 2 to 1, Washington won 7 to 4 over Pittsburgh, Cincinnati defeated Detroit 7 to 5, New York A beat Philadelphia 7 to 6 in 10 innings, San Francisco toppled Cleveland 10 to 8.

Atlanta Houston St. Louis Kansas City Washington Pittsburgh Cincinnati Detroit New York Philadelphia San Francisco Cleveland National League Saney Sir Francisco Wees Louis Angeles Chicago Philadelp California Baltimore Minnesota

Braves Edge Astros 4-3 In Exhibition Thriller

In West Palm Beach the Braves won 4-3 over the Astros as Dennis Menke fielded a sixth inning error by Eddie Kasko allowing Mack Jones to score the decisive run. Wade Blasingame earned the win in his spring debut while Robin Roberts took the loss. Jones belted a homer for Atlanta.

West Palm Beach Filal Atlanta Braves Houston Astros Mack Jones Dennis Menke Eddie Kasko Jones Wade Blasin Robin Roberts Dick Farrell Fisusten Coo Atlanta CG Farrell Roberts Grand Johnson Blasingame Hippaut Torre D. Johnson Carty W—Blasingame L—Roberts Allanta

Bobby Jacks Tops Pro Bowlers After 32 Games At Buffalo

Bobby Jacks of New Orleans led the semifinals of the Greater Buffalo Open in Buffalo New York after eight games Friday with a 32 game total of 7244 pins. Jeff Hander 7244 includes 325 bonus pins from six wins and one tie. Dick Ruger Hartford Wis second 7118 third Calatos Santa Monica Calif 7045 Hamlin Lake Worth Fla fourth 7931 Burton Jr St Louis fifth 7013.

Buffalo N.Y Bobby Jacks New Orleans Professional Bowlers Association Ron Hamlin Lake Worth Fla Nelson Burton Jr St. Louis

Stanky Blanks Sarasota In Exhibition Loss

Eddie Stanky, manager of the Chicago White Sox, was shut out as his team led Grapefruit League play at 13-2 before an open date. He fished for three hours, failed to throw a strike, and left early due to small craft storm warnings affecting Friday’s schedule.

Stanky Sarasota Fla Eddie Stanky Chicago White Sox White Sox

New Park Of Own To Boost Angels 1966 Campaign

Palm Springs AP profile of the California Angels ahead of 1966. Rigney’s club may gain identity in Anaheim with a new park and strong pitching led by Dean Chance. Key players include Knoop Fregasi Adcock Siebern Warner Reichardt Cardinale and Kirkpatrick with Rodg ers Bailey in catching. Prospects lean toward seventh place.

Bob Myers Associated Press Palm Springs Calif Bill Rigney California Angels Rigney Los Angeles Angels Anaheim Chavez Ravine Angels Bob Rodgers Los Angeles Dodgers Angel Gene Autry Bob Reynolds Fred Haney Dean Chance Fred Newman George Brunet Marcelino Lopez Bob Lee Jack Sanford Lew Burdette Bobby Knoop Jim Fregasi Knoop Joe Adcock Norm Siebern Paul Schaal Frank Marzone Boston Red Sox Jack Warner Rick Reichardt Jose Cardinale Ed Kirkpatrick Albie Pearson Jimmy Piersall al Spangler Jose Cardinate Frank Malzone

Danville Golf Club Opens 1966 Tournament Season

The Danville Golf Club starts its 1966 calendar with an annual interclub event pitting the Hookers against the Slicers. Hal Rich Jr. announces about 76 members signed for the 18 hole match as standings and scores are to be posted in the Pro Shop.

Danville Golf Club Milo Abercrombie Townes Lea Hal C. Rich Jr Bud Feldman Ernest Jones Sr Frank Talbott Richard Barkhouser Mick Bradley Landon Horne Jimmy Anderson Jack Clare John Freeman Miller Vernon Fesse Mayhew

Saari Wins 200 Yard Freestyle At NCAA Meet

NCAA Swimming Championships at a Force Academy Colorado saw Southern California star Roy Saari claim his second individual title by winning the 200 yard freestyle. He passed Indiana’s Bill Utley after 100 yards and finished nearly five yards ahead.

A Force Academy Colo Southern California Roy Saari Saari Bill Utley Indiana

Riverside Lanes RS Ladies League Bowling Results

Summary of league results at Riverside Lanes with multiple teams and individual scores across divisions. Notable matches include Sevens, Central Apparel, and Timeout teams posting high scores such as 214, 202, and 190 while others like Hall, Boxers, and Crawlers posted varied totals in a dense results page.

Riverside Lanes Aerrill Norman Burnette Commodore Homes Manasco

Durocher Stanky Boost Cubs and White Sox Ticket Sales

Chicago AP report notes Leo Durocher and Eddie Stanky named as managers spurring ticket demand. Cubs season tickets rose 36 percent and individual game sales up 103 percent. White Sox season tickets surpassed $1 million, about 10 percent ahead of last year. Stanky replaced Al Lopez as Sox manager.

Chicago Leo Durocher Eddie Stanky Chicago Cubs Chicago White Sox Jack Maloney Cub Durocher Maloney White Sox Tommy Maloney Stanky al Lopez

Borello Tops in ABC Tournament Minor Events

Syracuse bowler Joe Borello posted Friday's best performance in the American Bowling Congress Tournament minor events, placing seventh in regular all-events with a nine-game total of 1864. He started strong with 639 in team and 642 in doubles, then faded to 583 in singles. Dick Martina led all-events with 1938, while Jerry Albert and Dick Goepel topped the doubles with 1303.

Rochester N.Y Joe Borello Syracuse Borello Dick Martina Batavia Jerry Albert Dick Goepel Milwaukee

Nashville tops Pasadena to reach AAU finals

Top seeded Nashville Tennessee, the defending champion, rolled into the 1966 National AAU women's basketball finals with a 59 to 26 win over Pasadena Texas Friday night. Nashville now awaits the Plainview Texas Raytown Missouri semifinal winner for Saturday's championship.

Gallup NUM Nashville, Tenn Pasadena Tex Nashville Plainview Raytown

Cards Take 2-1 Victory Against A's

ST. PETERSBURG Fla Tim McCarver drove in the winning run with his third hit as the Cardinals defeated the Athletics 2-1 for their fifth straight exhibition win. McCarver threw out two runners and caught Ken Suarez attempting a steal while Suarez joined with three Cardenal would-be base runners. A rally by Curt Flood and George Kernek tied the game before McCarver delivered the winner off Joé Grzenda in the ninth inning.

ST. Petersburg Fla.p St. Louis Tim McCarver Kansas City Ken Suarez Cardinals Athletics McCarver Suarez Joé Grzenda iAthletics Alvin Dark Featcher Curt Flood George Kernek Wes Stack Guaco OO Wyatt Krausse Stack Grzenda Jackson Simmons Hoerner Jac Carver Vi—Hoerner L—Stock

Senators Rally To 7-4 Exhibition Victory Over Pirates

Washington Senators defeated Pittsburgh 7-4 in an exhibition as Fred Valentine and Frank Howard homered. Valentine added a two-run shot while Howard drove in two with three hits. Pirates cut roster, sending Billy Knoch Frank Bork and Wilbur Wood to reassignment in Daytona Beach.

Fort Myers Fla Fred Valentine Frank Howard Washington Senators Pittsburgh Pirates Valentine Howard Don Cardwell Pirates Billy Knoch Frank Bork Wilbur Wood Daytona Beach Washington Pittsburgh Richert Narum Orsina Cardwell Schwall Bryman Price Wi—Richert

Becker Weaver Winners Over Hawk Hanson

A near capacity crowd watched professional wrestling at the City Armory last night. Becker and Weaver defeated Hawk and Wianson in a best two out of three falls with a decisive pin by Weaver to end the match.

City Armory Alex Madina John Gudiski Tex McKenzie Nelson Royal Kurt Henry von Stroheim Tex Henry Royal George Becker Johnny Weaver Rip Hawk Wianson Becker Hawk Weaver Armjory

Sebring 12-Hour: Ford-Ferrari battle near open

72 sports cars race in Sebring endurance test with Ford leading an American push against Ferraris. Ken Miles Lloyd Ruby and Hap Sharp drive Chaparrals while Mike Parkes Bob Bondurant Bandini Scarfiotti pilots Ferraris. Porsche fields four two liter cars as Fords, Ferraris, Chaparrals dominate in the international challenge.

Ben Funk Associated Press Sebring Fla U.S Enzo Ferrari Europe Daytona Beach Ford Lqe Mans France Italy Sicily Belgium Germany Rheims Ferrari Mike Parkes Engand Bob Bondurant California Lorenzo Bandini Lodovico Scarfiotti Fords Ken Miles Los Angeles Lloyd Ruby Wichita Falls Lex Jin Hall Midland Tex Hill Hap Sharp Chaparral Stuttgart Porsche Phil Hill Santa Monica Calif Jo Bonnier Sweden

College Sports: Randolph-Macon Triumphs 4 Rutgers 2

College scores highlight Randolph-Macon edging Rutgers 4 to 2 while N C State tops Kent State, North Carolina defeats Virginia 32 to 2, and various other matches show Richmond 4-7 Bucknell 2-2. Davidson beats Hampden-Sydney 6-1, Old Dominion upends Clemson 1-9, Penn State 7-5, GWU 18-3 Boston Univ, and golf notes emphasize Dartmouth 443 GWU 2.

Randolph-Macon Rutgers N.C State Kent State North Carolina Va. Tech North Georgia St. Andrews Rpi Mat. Union Massachusetts East Carolina Davidson Pembroke Hampden-Sydney South Carolina Virginia Richmond Bucknell Dartmouth Old Dominion Clemson the Citadel Penn State GWU Boston Univ Kalamazoo Veary

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