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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1966

Page

3

Gamecocks coach Bass signs with Montreal Beavers

Bass, who led South Carolina to its first ACC title in 71 years, resigns as athletic director and coach to become general manager and head coach of the Montreal Beavers on a 75,000 dollar three year contract. Montreal plans to take over the Continenal Football League club from Clearwater. Bass says he may stay through spring practice if needed.

Columbia Marvin Bass South Carolina Gamecocks Montreal Beavers South Carolina Canada Clearwater Fla Gamecocks Sol Blatt Jr Trustees’ Athletic Committee Thomas F. Jones Eeeht Rutledge Osborne Orangeburg University Russ Scrim The Beavers Montreal John Newman Fort Wayne Ind Newman Scrim Base Indianapolis New York Norfolk Warren Giese Giese School of Education William and Mary Navy Washington Redskins North Carolina University of South Carolina Georgia Tech

Giants Beat Cubs 6-3 in Cactus League Thriller

Len Gabrielson belted a three run inside the park homer and Ron Herbel worked six shutout frames as the San Francisco Giants defeated the Chicago Cubs 6-3 in Phoenix. Gabrielson's blast from right field followed an inning opening error by Bob Buhl and set the tone for a Giants win that improved them to nine victories in 16 spring games.

Phoenix Ariz Len Gabrielson Ron Herschel San Francisco Giants Chicago Cubs Gabrielson Billy Williams Herbel Bob Buhl Errror Tito Fuentes Cubs San Francisco Frank Linlzy Giants

Auerbach Takes Blame for Celtics Defeat in Playoff Loss

Boston coach Red Auerbach told reporters he erred by removing Sam Jones for Larry Siegfried in the fourth period of the Celtics 113 107 loss to Cincinnati in the Eastern Division semifinal. He said Jones, fouled four times, was limited and Cincinnati surged ahead before the Royals closed out the game.

Boston Red Auerbach Boston Celtics Cincinnati National Basketball Association Auerbach Basketball Writers Sam Jones Larry Siegfried Royals Jones Celtics Sam Siegfried

Husband Wife Team Wins Opening Match In Mixed Doubles

Clark and Carole Graebner defeated Mrs Bob Mark and Barbara Wheeler 6 3 -2 in the mixed doubles at the South African Championships Billie Jean Moffitt King and Frew McMillan beat Sally Holdsworth and Roger Dowdeswell 7-5 6-0 Roy Emerson endured a five setter beating Keith Brebner 3-6 6-3 1-6 6-0 6-1 Peter Morse upset Bobby Wilson 14 8-6 6-2 6-2 Darmon beat Jan Grisillo 6-1 6-1 6-1 at the same event

Johannesburg South Africa Clark Carole Graebner Thhey Bob Mark Barbara Wheeler Billie Jean Moffitt King Long Beach Calif Frew McMillan Sally Holdsworth Britain Roger Dowdeswell Rhodesia Roy Emerson Australia Keith Brebner Peter Morse Bobby Wilson Pierre Darmon France Jan Grisillo

Wisconsin fights delays in antitrust suit against baseball

Special Counsel Willard S. Stafford urged Judge Elmer Roller to place depositions into the record by reference to speed the antitrust case. The state seeks opening day relief by April 12 and wants Braves games kept in Milwaukee until a new franchise is granted. Defense read depositions of Horace Stoneham and Roy Hofheinz, while witnesses addressed press hostility and local support for Milwaukee baseball efforts.

Harry Chandler Milwaukee Wisconsin Willard S. Stafford Elmer W. Roller Stafford Horace Stoneham San Francisco Giants Roy Hoftheinz Houston Astros Judge Roller Braves Atlanta Stoneham Hofheinz Giants Southeast John B. Torinus The Appleton Wis Post-Crescent Milwaukee Journal Torinus National League Bob Kuhn Lester W. Brann Jr Milwaukee Association of Commerce Brann Association of Commerce Teams Inc Milwaukee County Milwaukee Brewers Inc

Gilliam May Return To Dodgers' Player List

Dodgers coach Jim Gilliam weighs a possible return to active duty after a strong showing in last year's World Series and a notable 111 games in the pennant drive. He says timing and weight aren’t barriers and remains ready if the need arises.

Jim Gilliam Dodgers Sandy Koufax Los Angeles Dodgers Gilliam Maury Wills John Kennedy Jim Lefebre Walt Alston

Seminole Archers Win Three Top Prizes At Roanoke Shoot

Vernon Hoosier led the Seminole Archers of Danville to three top prizes at the Trophy Shoot in Roanoke. Hoosier won high honors with 1025, Ken Powers captured a first in C Class, and Rachel Hoosier won a first inWomen’s B free style. The club plans a pen shoot for archers next Sunday at the local range.

Vernon Hoosier Seminole Archers Danville Roanoke Virginia Hoosier Ken Powers Rachel

Yanks Down Chisox 4-1 In Exhibition

Roger Maris hits his first spring homer and Clete Boyer adds a late shot as the New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox 4-1 in Sarasota. Fritz Peterson wins after six innings. Tommie Agee homers for Chicago. Roy White starts with a triple and John struggles for Chicago.

Sarasota Fla Roger Maris Clete Boyer New York Yankees Chicago White Sox White Sox Maris Tommy John Roy White Boyer Roger Nelson Fritz Peterson Mount Prospect Yankee Sox Tommie Agee John Chicago Yankees White Juan Pizarro New York Peterson Benitf Howard Ferjmnandez Pizarro Nelson Romano Josephson W—Peterson L—John Agee

NL President Urges Umpires Speed Up Games

National League president Warren Giles told 15 umpires at a Tampa dinner that efforts will speed games and curb length. The automatic $50 fine for a pitcher warned for intentional beaning stays in effect. A manager or coach may not make more than one mound visit per inning, forcing pitchers to stay in the game. The no fraternizing rule will be strictly enforced with fines up to $25 for field conversations between rival players.

Tampa Fla National League Warren Giles Giles

Jackie Gleason Plans a Half Million Golf Tournament

Miami plans a $500000 golf tournament at the Country Club of Miami next winter with a $200000 winner’s prize, aimed to outpace the Carling Open as golf’s richest event. Gleason, based near the club, pushes TV coverage ideas and may trigger PGA reshuffles to fit the event.

Miami Fla Jackie Gleason Country Club of Miami News Westchester County Club of New York Gleason PGA

Veale and Walker no-hit Dodgers in Pirates 5-0 exhibition

Bob Veale and Luke Walker combined for a no hitter as the Pittsburgh Pirates shut out the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-0 in Fort Myers. Veale pitched seven innings, Walker finished, with Willie Stargell and Roberto Clemente sparking the offense. Alley and Clemente had multiple hits, Alley four and Clemente three, in a game that featured sharp defense and a late lineup showcase.

Bob Veale Fort Myers Fla Luke Walker Los Angeles Pittsburgh Pirates Dodgers Veale Tommy Davis Bob Bailey Jeff Torsborg Walker Pittsburgh Gene Alley Roberto Clemente Manny Mota Alsley Alley Clemente Pirate Willie Stargell Maury Wills Iand Clemente John Kennedy Rookin Asherville Columbus Benny Daniels Jim Umbricht Moeller Sutton Tarborg Gonder Mayta

Ni Chih-Chin posts 7 feet 2 percent inches leap

Communist China's high jump ace Ni Chih-Chin achieved a 7 ft 2 percent in an outdoor meet, a mark two inches shy of Valery Brumel's world record. The performance was reported via a New China News Agency broadcast monitored in Tokyo.

Tokyo Ni Chih-Chin China Valery Brumel Russia

Richey advances in Caribe Hilton tennis tourney

Cliff Richey of Dallas defeated William Rios of Puerto Rico 6-3, 6-0 in the second round at San Juan. Chauncey Steele of Cambridge lost to India's Jaidip Mukerjea 6-2, 6-2 in another second round match.

Richey San Juan Puerto Rico Cliff Richey Dallas Tex William Rios Chauncey Steele Cambridge Mass India Jaidip Mukerjea

Exhibition Baseball Schedule Across Florida and Arizona

Wednesday exhibition games feature Baltimore facing Chicago A at Sarasota A Louis meets Boston in Winter Haven California plays San Francisco in Phoenix Cleveland takes on Detroit in Lakeland Kansas City meets Philadelphia in Clearwater Minnesota battles Houston in Cocoa Washington facing New York N at St Petersburg Cincinnati meets Los Angeles in Vero Beach all in warm spring venues across Florida and Arizona.

Baltimore Chicago Sarasota A. E. Louis Boston Winter Haven California San Francisco Phoenix Ariz Cleveland Detroit Lakeland Associated Press National League York Houston Pittsburgh Ouls Oe Atlanta Or Phe Seppanelaes Peete Cincinnati Los Angeles Anday St. Louis New York Oklahoma City Atlanta Philadelphia Francisco Washington Minnesota Vesday Clearwater

Cardinals Blank Mets 3-0 in Exhibition Victory

Ray Washburn and Tracy Stallard combined for a six hit shutout as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the New York Mets 3 to 0 in a Florida exhibition game. Washburn pitched seven innings with five hits and a walk, while Stallard finished the last two with an infield hit allowed only in the final frames. Louis Brock doubled and scored, Cal Maxvill added a triple, and Charlie Smith drove in the final run.

ST. Petersburg Fla Ray Washburn Tracy Stallard St. Louis Cardinals New York Mets Washburn Stallard Cards Dick Selma Lou Brock Curt Flood Cal Maxvill Brock Charlie Smith St Louis New York McCarver Selma Eilers Hepler Goossen

Bruins Return Wayne Rivers To Hershey Team

Boston Bruins send Wayne Rivers back to Hershey of the American Hockey League after Ed Westfall is cleared for the final three games. Rivers had a goal and an assist in three NHL games. Johnny Bucyk wins the Dufresne Trophy for 1965-66 home play, with 26 goals this season and 205 in his career. trophy presentation set for the Bruins final game next Sunday.

Boston Boston Bruins Wayne Rivers Hershey Ed Westfall Rivers Westfall Bruins Johnny Bucyk Bucyk Dufresne Boston Hockey Writers Tom Monahan Boston Traveler

Pietran Geli Wins Rome Paroli Tournament Title

Italy's Nicola Pietran geli defeats Milan Holececk of Czechoslovakia in the Rome Paroli men's singles final 4-6 6-3 6-4 6-0 to claim the title.

Rome Nicola Pietrangeli Italy Milan Holececk Czechoslovakia

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