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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1965

Page

5

Hart Drives Giants Past Dodgers To Lead NL

Jim Hart knocked in three runs including a first inning single and a fifth inning two-run homer as the San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1. Bob Shaw and Masanori Murakami combined on a six-hitter to give San Francisco the NL lead, sweeping the two-game series and moving two percentage points ahead. Shaw improved to 15-8 with the win, allowing five hits before Murakami came on.

Bob Myers Associated Press LOS Angeles Jim Hart Bob Shaw Masanori Murakami San Francisco Giants Los Angeles Dodgers Giants Dodgers John Roseboro Hart Shaw Murakami

Hart homer spurs Giants past Dodgers in late rally

In a tight game the Giants push ahead after Mays and Hart ignite an early rally. Hart belts his 21st homer and 20 RBIs in 13 games as Murakami shuts down the Dodgers the rest of the way. Dodgers drop from first place, attendance tops 2 million for the season.

Maury Willson Murakami Dodgers Jesus Alou Willie Mays Hart Mays Wes Parker John Roseboro Shaw Lou Johnson Parker Roseboro Dodger Brooklyn Los Angeles

Two Veterans Among Six Leaving Chargers

SAN DIEGO Calif AP Veterans Bob Mitinger and Jerry Robinson were among six players cut from the San Diego Chargers to meet the AFL 38 player limit. Mitinger, a four year defensive end and linebacker from Penn State, is on injured reserve with a back problem. Robinson, a four year offensive end from Grambling, was waived with Fred Moore, Bob Horton, Lloyd McCoy and Willie Beasley.

San Diego Calif Bob Mitinger Jerry Robinson San Diego Charger Mitinger Penn State Robinson Grambling Fred Moore Bob Horton Lloyd McCoy Willie Beasley

Angels Acquire Shortstop Jacin Hernandez From Seattle

The Los Angeles Angels announced the purchase of 25-year-old shortstop Jacin Hernandez from their Seattle farm club. Hernandez hit .231 with 39 RBIs, 5 home runs and 24 stolen bases for Seattle this season.

Angels Los Angeles Los Angeles Angels Jacinto Jack) Hernandez Seattle Hernandez

Orioles take twin bill from Yanks

Sam Bowens delivered a two run homer as Baltimore swept a doubleheader 4-2 and 9-5 from the New York Yankees. Wally Bunker anchored the nightcap, boosting the Orioles to four straight wins over New York and within 6 4 games of Minnesota. Boog Powell hit a two run homer and Paul Blair had three doubles as Baltimore collected 16 hits in game two. The Yankees suffered a seven game slide, their longest losing streak of the season, inching toward pennant elimination.

NEW York Sam Bowens Baltimore New York Yankees Orioles Wally Bunker Minnesota Yankees Bowens al Downing Curt Blefary Dave McNally Don Larsen Roy White Bobby Richardson Tom Tresh Brooks Robinson Robinson Mickey Mantle Bob Johnson Bunker Clete Boyer Jack Cullen Hal Reniff Roger Repez Dick Hall Charlie Lau Boog Powell Paul Blair Baltimore Barrage

Skeen Remains On Hospital's Critical List

Florence AP report says Baren Skeen, 25, of Denton NC, injured in Darlington Southern 500, remained in critical condition after skull fractures and spleen removal surgery. Midmorning update noted slight improvement but skull injuries still cause major concern. Wickersham suffered a broken jaw. two drivers escaped unhurt. Cale Yarborough collided with Sam McQuaggy in a separate crash.

Florence 8.C Baren Skeen Darlington McLeod Infirmary James Allen Skeen Denton N.C Ned Jarrett Camden S.C Rob Wickersham Longboat Key, Fla

Talbott Brightens UNC Tar Heel Backfield Prospects

Tar Heels coach Jim Hickey bets on 195 pound junior Danny Talbott to spark the offense after graduation hit the backfield. Talbott is praised as a capable passer who missed much of last season with an injury. The schedule opens with Michigan on September 18, then Ohio State, Virginia, N C State, Maryland, Wake Forest, Georgia, Clemson, Notre Dame and Duke with a mix of veterans and new backs supporting him.

Chapel Hill N. C University of North Carolina Jim Hickey Danny Talbott Tar Heels Talbott Rocky Mount Ken Willard Eddie Kesler Chris Hanburger Hickey Michigan State Wake Forest Louisiana State Jeff Beaver Charlotte N.C Tim Karrs Natrona Heights Max Chapman Banner Elk Willard Chapman Bud Phillips Hank Barden Greensboro Kessler Barden Letterman John Atherton Burke Charlie Carr Virginia Beach Chuck Alexander Newton Square Lee Davis Grove City Dave Emmins Sharpsville Letterman John Harmon Statesville Harmon Morehead Ed Stringer Ardmore Jim Masino Uniondale N.Y Lynn Duncan Bob Wood Barrington N.J Hank Sadler Joe Churchill Roanoke Letterman Joe Fratangelo East Rutherford Joe Malobicky Natrona Heights Pa Ron Kaplan Michigan Ohio State Columbus Ohio Virginia N. C. State Raleigh Maryland Winston-Salem Georgia Clemson Notre Dame South Bend Ind Duke Durham

Oliva closes gap on AL batting leader Cart Yastrzemski

Tony Oliva of the Minnesota Twins moved within nine points of leader Cart Yastrzemski as he posted 11 hits in 24 at bats last week to lift his average to .318 while Harmon Killebrew's injury kept Minnesota short-handed and their lead trimmed. Roberto Clemente stands strong in the NL with a .345 mark.

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Riverside Field Softball Results Prompt Spillover Note

Unclear readable lines show softball results at Riverside Field with incomplete team names and scores. Mentions Gravely Scearce and Yar borough incidents near an embankment and guard rail with players McDowell Fisher Ford Gravely and Ringgold referenced in fragmented form.

Riverside Field Ringgold Pty McDowell Fisher Ford Gravely Scearce

Tigers Rally To Dip Red Sox 5-3 In Detroit

Ray Oyler plated the tie breaking run with a two out double in the seventh as Detroit defeated Boston 5-3. Norm Cash launched a two run homer in the first, boosting the Tigers to an early lead. Al Kaline grounded in the first run after Wert stole second and scored on Nixon’s error. Boston tallied in the third on Nixon and Petrocelli hits, then tied the game before Navarro exited after five.

Detroit Ray Oysler Wayne Redmond Detroit Tigers Boston Red Sox Boston Norm Cash al Kaline Don Wert Russ Nixon Jerry Lumpe Nixon Jim Gosger Red Sox Julio Navarro Ion Rico Petrocelli Gosger Petrocelli Dalton Jones

Doctors Believe Vernon Law Can Take Mound Sunday

Pittsburgh doctors expressed optimism that Vernon Law will make his normal Sunday start against Cincinnati. Law stayed in Pittsburgh for treatment of an ailment in his right arm while the Pirates traveled. He worked out about 20 minutes with no adverse effects. he is a veteran pitcher with a 16-9 record and had elbow strain requiring fluid drained from the elbow.

Pittsburgh

Cowboys Release Bill Frank From Roster

Dallas Cowboys cut offensive tackle Bill Frank outright on a Tuesday to reach the NFL roster limit of 45. Frank had joined the club midseason last year after opting out of the Canadian Football League.

Dallas, Tex Dallas Cowboys National Football League Bill Frank Frank Cowboys

Sammy Ellis Leads Reds To 5-0 Win Over Pirates

Cincinnati with Sammy Ellis pitching a three hit shutout and Frank Robinson driving in two with a two run double. John Edwards added a solo homer as the Reds move into sole third place in the National League and close the gap on the Giants Dodgers. Pinson and Coleman also contributed key hits in the 5-0 victory over Pittsburgh.

Cincinnati Frank Robinson John Edwards Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh Sammy Ellis Reds San Francisco Giants Los Angeles Dodgers Pirates Ellis Don Cardwell Vada Pinson Gordy Coleman Deron Johnson Robinson Edwards Pinson Coleman Bailey Harper Virdon Rose Clem Stargell Keough Agoaoo Ci'denon Maz‘oski Peter Ib Pagli Johnson Alley Cardwell Mata Cardenas Lynch Pittsburch Pentati Pepineon Is “ —Robinson Wood Ellis W IE L iCardwe Walker

MacCall Seeks Second Chance as U.S. Davis Cup Captain

Forest Hills N Y AP George MacCall of Los Angeles won support to remain U S Davis Cup captain and said he would try again after guiding the Americans to the interzone finals where they lost to Spain. President Martin Tressel said he would consider MacCall if reelected. The plan includes sending a Davis Cup nucleus to Australia for grass court events culminating in the Australian Championships. The past four players named were Arthur Ashe Clark Graebner Frank Froehling and Marty Reisen. Dennis Ralston returns to USC for studies. Cliff Richey’s status was debated with MacCall leaving the door open for him.

Forest Hills N.Y George MacCall Los Angeles MacCall Spain Martin Tressel U.S. Lawn Tennis Association Tressel Australia Arthur Ashe Clark Graebner Beachwood Ohio Frank Froehling Coral Gables Fla Marty Riessen Evanston Ill Dennis Ralston U.S University of Southern California Cliff Richey Dallas Richey Europe

Vikings Cut Four Players Waive Out Fifth

Minnesota Vikings cut four players and waived a fifth after he wasn’t claimed in time. Bill Swain from Oregon Bill McWatters of North Texas State Howard Simpson of Auburn and Bob Lacey of North Carolina were released, while Jim Young, a Canadian halfback, was waived after another team withdrew a prior claim.

Minneapolis-St. Paul Minnesota Vikings National Football League Vikings Bill Swain Oregon Bill McWatters North Texas State Howard Simpson Auburn Bob Lacey North Carolina Jim Young NFL Young

Cleveland routs White Sox as Salesman's slam seals 9-5 win

Chico Salesman's grand slam highlighted a 17 hit Cleveland attack that beat Chicago 9-5. The loss stopped the White Sox four game win streak and left them five games behind AL leader Minnesota. Cleveland pulled away with five runs in the fifth and three more in the sixth aided by Salmon's homer and key hits from Colavito Wagner Azcue and Hinton.

Chicago Chico Cleveland Chicago White Sox White Sox Minnesota Twins Indians Twins Sox Minnesota Salmon Floyd Robinson John Romano Bill Skowron Danny Cater Ron Hansen Larry Brown Rocky Colavito Leon Wagner Joe Azcue Skowron Max Alvis Chuck Hinton Tommy John Juan Pizarro Colavito Wagner Hinton Azcue

Johnny Keane To Sign Again To Head Yanks

New York AP reports 53 year old Johnny Keane will sign a one year contract to manage the New York Yankees in 1966. A news conference is set for 2 p.m. EST at Yankee Stadium. Injuries and inconsistent hitting plagued 1965 under Keane, though team officials insist he bears little blame. Keane previously led the Cardinals to the World Series title before taking over in New York.

Joe Reichler Associated Press NEW York (Ap Johnny Keane New York Yankees Keane Yankees Yankee Stadium Yanks Elston Howard Roger Maris Mickey Mantle Tony Kubek Yankee Clete Boyer New York St. Louis Cardinals Yogi Berra Berra New York Mets Cardinals

Three Bears Out With Leg Injuries

RENSSELAER Ind AP Quarterback Larry Rakestraw guard Palmer Pyle and tackle Riley Mattson are sidelined with leg injuries and will miss the Chicago Bears exhibition game with the Dallas Cowboys in Tulsa on Saturday night Coach George Halas said Tuesday Tight end Mike Ditka remains uncertain

Rensselaer Ind Larry Rakestraw Palmer Pyle Riley Mattson Bears Dallas Cowboys Tulsa George Halas Mike Ditka

Bowling Results at Riverside Lanes Breakfast Club Leads

Rankings from Riverside Lanes include Pancakes 3-Fiel 184 and Stones 1-Sterner 143, Ashworth Florist 3-Morgenstern 149, and many more. In NFL notes Halas confirms Rudy Bukich to start at QB with Bill Wade to see action amid Wade’s shoulder issue.

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