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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1966

Page

3

Pappas Begins Balancing the Robinson Trade Debates

Milt Pappas and Frank Robinson anchor the big 1966 deal narrative as Pappas finds form with Cincinnati after a rocky start with Baltimore. He shuts out Chicago 19 2 in a three straight complete games run while Robinson powers Baltimore toward first place contention. Trade observers note early signs it may balance for both clubs as manager Don Heffner and Paul Richards weigh in on the evolving impact and future outcomes.

Joe Mooshil Associated Press Chicago Milt Pappas Cincinnati Reds Baltimore Orioles Frank Robinson Robinson Orioles Pappas Reds Baltimore Philadelphia Phillies Cubs Richards Cincinnati Don Heffner Milt Heffner San Francisco Willie McCovey

Pinson Streak Boosts Reds To Strong Start

Cincinnati, led by Vada Pinson on an eight game hitting streak, won eight of ten as he climbs to .339 to pace a batting race. The AP notes Oliva tops AL with .386, Robinson slips, and Mays leads NL RBIs with 24 as homer totals rise.

Ben Olan NEW York Cincinnati Reds Vada Pinson Reds Pinson Joe Morgan Houston

Dodgers Invited to Fall Japanese Exhibition Tour

The Los Angeles Dodgers were formally invited to play a series of exhibition games in Japan this fall by Yomiuri Giants president Toru Shoriki. O'Malley discussed details. Eckert must approve the trip. Shoriki will seek State Dept and embassy backing, with Nagoya likely host.

LOS Angeles Los Angeles Dodgers Japan Toru Shoriki Yomiuri Giants Dodgers Walter F. O'Malley Shoriki O'Malley New York Baseball William D. Eckert Nagoya Brooklyn Dodgers

Clay Watches Cricket Match And Likes It Training For Title Bout

Cassius Clay watched a cricket match at Lord's and said the pace would suit boxing training. He observed Wes Hall bowling for the West Indies against Marylebone Cricket Club and described the fast run up as good training. The champ plans for his title defense against Henry Cooper in London on Sunday. Cooper outlined a plan to pursue Clay for 45 rounds using a left hook, the punch that knocked Clay down in 1963 before he recovered to win.

Geoffrey Miller Associated Press London Cassius Clay Lord’s World Cricket Marylebone Cricket Club Wes Hall England Clay Arsenal Cooper

Thornton predicts KO to win Torres title fight

Wayne Thornton, challenger from Fresno, predicts a knockout of light heavyweight champion Jose Torres in the 10th or 12th rounds at Shea Stadium. He says Torres has never gone beyond 10 rounds and intends to force the fight amid a training lull. Thornton and Torres passed medical exams as they prepare with six round days before the bout.

Kiamesha Lake N.Y Wayne Thornton Torres

Sloan Bulls Reach Terms

Jerry Sloan, Evansville College star, agreed to terms to play with the Chicago Bulls for the 1986 67 season. The one year contract salary was not announced as Sloan has yet to sign. Dave Scheilhase of Purdue was introduced at a Bulls news conference but has not signed.

Chicago Jerry Sloan Evansville Chicago Bulls National Basketball Association Sloan Baltimore Bullets NBA Bulls Dave Scheilhase Purdue Dick Klein Klein Scheilhase Ind Schellhase Johnny Kerr Phillips Oilers

Ned Jarrett Leaves Ford to Race Independently in World 600

Ned Jarrett defies Ford by forming his own Ned Jarrett racing team and will drive an independent Ford in Sunday's World 600 at Charlotte. The 34 year old, last season's top money winner with 15 wins, says the car will have two four bar carburetors and aims for victory. Other Ford defectors include Marvin Panch and Curtis Turner as Ford boycotts stretch and practice for the 44 car field begins at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Charlotte Ned Jarrett Ford Idlool Jarrett Dearborn Marvin Panch Lee Petty Plymouth Curtis Turner Smokey Yunick Daytona Beach Fla Fred Lorenzen Dick Hutcherson Bobby Isaac Cale Yarborough Charlotte Motor Speedway Plymouth Factory Richard Petty Tom Pistone Nascar Darlington

Allen Elected Representative for Twins

The Minnesota Twins chose second baseman Bernie Allen as their baseball player representative, replacing Bob Allison who resigned last week. They also announced the signings of Charley Chase and Tom Hall, drafted first and third respectively, to contracts in minor leagues.

ST. Paul Minneapolis Minnesota Twins Bernie Allen Bob Allison Twins Charley Chase San Mateo Calif St. Cloud Tom Hall Riverside Sarasota

Rehabilitate Aims for Preakness After Derby Run

Derby also ran Rehabilitate, owned by Robert Lehman, is set for the 150000 added Preakness at Pimlico. The sixth Kentucky Derby finisher joins contenders Advocat or Blue Skyer and Stupendous with Amberoid and Williamstown Kid among late entries. Rehabilitate to ship from New York with In dulto as a possible entry for trainer Hirsch Jacobs’s stable.

George Bowen Associated Press Baltimore (Ap Pimlico Robert Lehman Kauai Williamston Louisville Lehman New York Edward Lasker Withers Jim Padgett Hugh Grant Reginald J. Webster

Beard Wins Greater New Orleans Open By Two Strokes

Frank Beard, 27, from Kentucky, shot 67 to win the Greater New Orleans Open by two strokes in New Orleans, earning $20,000. Gardner Dickinson placed second at 278, while Jack Nicklaus and Tony Lema tied for third at 279 after a rain-delayed final round. Beard had overcome encephalitis two years earlier and finished 276 for the four rounds at Lakewood Country Club.

Frank Beard New Orleans Jack Nicklaus Tony Lema Gardner Dickinson Nick. Klaus Lema Beard Nicklaus Goldenpear Lakewood Country Club Big Jack John ‘Moore Pat Beard Dickinson Ken Ralph Beard Ualitis Lemna Goalby Charles Coody Jack McGowan Jack Cupit Tony Cema Bob Goalby Miller Barber Johnny Pott Billy Casper Arold Kneece Doug Sanders Jack Burke Charlie Sifford Phil Saddens Tommy Bold Ron Gillespie Harold Henning Jack Montgomery Bresselink Rocky Thompson Mason Rudolph Chuck Courtney Dvan Rodriguez John Cook Randy Petri Dick Crawford Roger Ginsberg Cabl LeGrange Dan Sikes Lionel Hebert S. SF Lou Graham Kel Nante Tammy Aaron Steve Spray Griffiths Bob Verney Ken Stil Mike Souchak Wayne Yates Freddie Haas George Bayer Julius Boros Claude King Randy Glover al Geibberger

Carter Stays Unbeaten In ABC Masters

Don Carter of St. Louis remained the sole unbeaten former champion after the second finals round of the ABC Masters in Rochester. He defeated Verne Downing 893 to 748 as top-seeded match play continued. several Masters champions fell into the losers bracket including Harry Smith Ray Bluth Tom Hennessey and defending champ Billy Welu. The event awards 4000 to the winner and ends Wednesday night with a final.

Rochester N.Y Don Carter St. Louis Verne Downing Rodeo Calif Harry Smith Redwood City Ray Bluth Tom Hennessey Billy Welu Welu Tommy Tuttle King N.C Jerry Stewart Wilmington Del Hennessey Glenn Allison Brea Smith Dicke Hoover Akron Ohio Jim Ewald Louisville Bi Golembiewski Detroit Wayne Pinkalla Milwaukee Wayne Zahn Zaba Don John Son Kokomo Ind ABC

Bowling Results At Riverside League Standings and Scores

Bowling results from Riverside show multiple leagues with individual and team scores. Notable marks include Cassidy 192, Layton 192, Carter 198, and various team tallies such as Dominion League with Corvairs 3 and Impalas 4. Additional items include Babe Ruth League and Civitan notices with mixed entries and partial names.

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