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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1965

Page

4

Mets plan youth oriented rebuild for 1966 season

Ed Kra-nepool Ron Hunt and Greg Goossen along with Tug McGraw and Dick Selma form the Mets nucleus for 1966 as veterans are slated for disposal via trade or release. The club aims to emphasize young prospects, retain a few veterans, and seeks power with a strong hitting center fielder and catcher while counting on pitching depth from McGraw Selma Gardner Sutherland and Bethke.

Joe Reichler Associated Press NEW York (Ap Ed Kranepool Ron Hunt Ron Swoboda Greg Goossen Tug McGraw Dick Selma New York Mets Mets Buddy Arreson Dave Smith al Yates Steve Renko Shawn Fitzmaurice Rob Gardner Bill Rohr Bill Doheny Chuck Hiller Bobby Klaus Joe Christopher Jim Hickman Roy McMfillan Charlie Smith Johnny Lewis Bing Devine George Weiss McGraw Selma Goossen California Dodgers

Pennant Race Standings and Schedule Glance

The table shows teams San Francisco Los Angeles Cincinnati Milwaukee and Pittsburgh with wins and losses and games behind, plus home and away series details. It lists opponents such as Houston New York Chicago St Louis and Philadelphia and notes scattered scores and counts for upcoming matchups.

San Francisco Los Angeles Cincinnati Milwaukee Pitttsburgh St. Louis Houston Chicago New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh

Rams Rename Taxi Squad to Ready Reserve Unit

Los Angeles Rams coach Harland Svare announced the team’s taxi squad was renamed the Ready Reserve Unit. He said the new title grants more dignity to players who don’t make the regular squad but stay on call for practice drills, noting the old name originated after a Giants player once rode a taxi to drills.

Los Angeles Los Angeles Rams Harland Svare Svare New York Giants

Colts-Saleout Set for Opener at Memorial Stadium

The Baltimore Colts announced that next Sunday's NFL opener against the Minnesota Vikings will be a sellout of 56,562. Capacity will rise to over 60,000 after the Orioles finish their baseball schedule at Memorial Stadium.

Baltimore, Md Baltimore Colts Minnesota Vikings Memorial Stadium Baltimore Orioles

Softbase Results At Bal l ou Park and Riverside Field

Summary of softball results from Balou Park with Dot’s Grocery and Southern Life showing tied play under time limit, and Riverside Field noting a University District South win by L D S with Nester Bass McDowell and Handy in key matchups.

Ballou Park N. Malin Atlantic Dot's Grocery Frank and Newman Young and Jefferson Grant Southern Life COO N. Pigeon Club Ae Jones and Newman Adkins and Mustain Riverside Field N. Main U.D L.D.S Nester Bass McDowell and Handy

Jesus Alou Now Sixth In NL Race

By BEN OLAN NEW YORK AP Jesus Alou helps Giants in pennant race hitting .493 during a 10 game streak since Sept 4 collecting 13 hits in 28 at bats Mays .310 average leads NL while Alou sits sixth with .310 contrast to leader Roberto Clemente .336 Aaron .328 and Williams .313 also prominent in NL AL leaders Yastrzemski .323 Oliva .318 and Robinson .306 pace AL batting. Conigliaro leads AL homers with 28. Colavito 97 RBI. Horton 27 homers remains second in league.

Ben Olan Associated Press NEW York (Ap Jesus Ajou San Francisco Giants Willie Mays Juan Marichal Alou Giants San Francisco Jesus Mays Jesus Alou Pittsburgh Roberto Clemente Hank Aaron Milwaukee Aaron Billy Williams Chicago Pete Rose Cincinnati Williams Deron Johnson Carl Yastrzemski Boston Minnesota Tony Oliva

Bowling Results From Riverside and Recreation Center

Bowling results from Riverside Lanes and the recreation center show team scores and individual pins in leagues led by J W Daniel and 7122 Wimpy's with totals ranging from 93 to 177. The women's Mitt League lists players such as Farthing Pribble and Dudley with scores from 31 to 108. In golf news Harold Wilson will present the Ryder Cup to the winning team after matches at Southport on October 9.

Riverside Lanes J. W. Daniel Collie Ky. Fried Chicken Wade Recreation Center Women's Mitt League Farthing Pribble London Harold Wilson England Britain United States Southport

Citadel relies on defense as 1965 season opens

The Citadel plans a strong defense for 1965 under Coach Eddie Teague as two inexperienced quarterbacks Rhodes and Ogburn lead an offense hoped to improve on last year’s 4-6. Key players include tackles John Reeves and kickers Andresen and Green, with a schedule facing South Carolina, West Virginia, Arkansas State and more.

Charleston S.C Citadel Eddie Teague Jete Rhodes Bill Ogburn Ogburn Rhodes Teague John Reeves Vance Caesar Dick Hanes Paul Farren Mike Caldwell Mike Turnner Mel Phillips Tac Jimmy Fayssoux Francis Grant Kroghie Andresen Pat Green Green Mike Coburn Ken Darby Kay Safford Mike Street Alex Gettys Rich Stackert South Carolina George Washington Davidson West Virginia Arkansas State East Carolina Richmond William and Mary VMI Furman

Clay Patterson title bout likely announced in press conference

NEW YORK AP A title fight between Cassius Clay and Floyd Patterson for Las Vegas on November 22 probably will be announced at a press conference Tuesday afternoon. Harold Conrad, a press agent, said he had arranged the briefing for the Louisville group that sponsors Clay.

New York Cassius Clay Floyd Patterson Las Vegas Harold Conrad Inter-Continental Sports, Inc Louisville Group Clay Louisville Jim Deskin World Boxing Association l Conrad Patterson Inter- Continental Sonny Liston Alt Lewiston SportsVision Inter Continental Clay Patterson Ernie Terrell Chicago George Chuvalo Toronto Terrell Karl Mildenberger Chuvalo Lewiston Quickie Liston

Fischer Uses Phone To Play In Havana Chess Tourney

In Havana, Borislav Ivkov led Capablanca Inter national Chess Tournament while Bobby Fischer played remotely from New York via telephone teletype. Fischer risked withdrawal if Castro used his participation politically, and Ivkov edged Fischer in the 54 move clash. Ivkov led after 12 rounds with 10 points, followed by Smirnov, Fischer, Geller, and Donner.

Havana Cuba Yugoslavia Borislav Ivkov Bobby Fischer United States New York U.S. State Department Marshall Chess Club Havana Libre Fidel Castro Fischer Castro Ivkov Russia Vassily Smiylov Evtin Geller Holland Johannes Donner Eldis Cobo Hungary Istvan Bilek

Giants Weigh Trade For Hoyt Wilhelm Reliever

The National League leading San Francisco Giants seek to acquire veteran knuckleball reliever Hoyt Wilhelm from the Chicago White Sox. Wilhelm, 38, pitched for the Giants 1952 1956 before moving to the American League. his 1.92 ERA ranks second in his league. Baseball writer Harry Jupiter reports the White Sox have been contacted about a deal.

SAN Francisco San Francisco Giants Hoyt Wilhelm Chicago White Sox San Francisco Examiner Wilhelm Giants Harry Jupiter Houston Tex White Sox

End Gail Cogdill sidelined with fractured knee

DETROIT AP The Detroit Lions said split end Gail Cogdill has a fractured right kneecap and will miss five to six weeks. He suffered the injury in the second quarter of Sunday's exhibition game against the Washington Redskins. Coach Harry Gilmer said he will use Pat Studstill or rookie John Henderson as Cogdill's replacement.

Detroit Detroit Lions Gail Cogdill Cogdill Washington Redskins Harry Gilmer Pat ‘Studstil John Henderson

Bill Winfrey resigns as conditioner for Phipps stable

Bill Winfrey resigns as head trainer for the Phipps family effective after the New York season. Eddie Neley, 44, will replace him. Winfrey, 49, cited family relocation needs for the Florida school year, as eight children require schooling. His horses last year earned a record 1,350,534 with Bold Lad and Queen Empress top earners. Neloy trailed with 1,111,772 and Gun Bow reached 580,100. Pass the Word won the New Hampshire Sweepstakes Classic recently.

NEW York Bill Winfrey Phipps Ogden Phipps Wheatley Stable Ogden Mills Phipps Winfrey Eddie Neley Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons Buckpasser Neloy Gun Bow

Hetzel Signs Pro Cage Contract With Warriors

Fred Hetzel from Davidson signed a pro basketball contract with the San Francisco Warriors after turning down an Italian offer from Milan. Hetzel and Rick Barry were first round picks. Barry had signed earlier. Terms were not disclosed.

Fred Hetzel Warriors SAN Francisco Davidson San Francisco Warriors Italy Milan National Basketball Association Hetzel Rick Barry Miami Barry Franklin Miculi Alex Hannum Mieuli

Tom Rolfe Grabs American Derby in Track-Record Run

Tom Rolfe ridden by Shoemaker won the $128,100 American Derby by 2% lengths at Arlington Park, setting a 1 1/16 mile track record of 2:00 2-5. The victory earned $83,100, with Royal Gunner second and Naturlist fourth as Tom Rolfe strengthens 3-year-old and horse of the year hopes. Nichols spoke of outrun by the standout colt, who now heads to Europe for the Arc de Triomphe after a dominant season including the Preakness and Arlington Classic wins.

Joe Mooshil Associated Press Chicago Tom Rolfe Arlington Park Naturalist Willie Shoemaker Royal Gunner Arlington-Washington Jimmy Nichols Mr. Pak Sum Up Shoemaker Chal Europe

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Danville Tues Kranepool Hunt Swoboda McCraw Eddie Stanky Williamsport Wes Westrum Gardner Darrell Sutherland Jim Bethke Southland Life T. A. Lewis Southland Life Insurance Tom Abbott The National League Rams Goa the Atoms Bray Belk’s Nor-Dan Y—Vaughn Old Dominion Beuttner Moose Adams Wimpy Ferguson Link-Watson Evans Marshall C. Bix Gee Hopkins Dudley Duncan Griffith By del Booth Kle Wilbur Fallon U. S Champion U.K Ian State FORD CHEVY Plymouth Studebaker LARK BUICK Mercury Chrysler DODGE OLDS Pontiac Traxla Stinson Tire CO Loyal Street Southland Life Agent N. A. Yeaman LSS LJ A. E. Todd Southland Life Insurance Company
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