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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1965
Page
15
GWHS Cardinal football returns home to host Halifax County High School in a Western District matchup. After a 1-1 start the Cards seek rebound as Halifax County, 1-2, comes off losses to Franklin County and Roxboro.
Laurel Md. AP Russia will give Aniline another chance to win the Washington DC International horse race on November 11. The four year old colt finished third last year behind Kelso and Gun Bow, the U S runners.
San Francisco, AP. The Giants believe they will win the pennant as they open a 10 game stretch facing Milwaukee, St. Louis, and Cincinnati after a two game lead. Willie Mays says the rest day will help. Len Gabrielson and manager Herman Franks express confidence while Cincinnati’s Dick Sisler notes Dodgers’ pressure if they keep winning.
A compact baseball note lists the top pitchers with records and ERAs. Nuxhall of Cincinnati is 11-3, Koufax of Los Angeles 23-8 with a .742, Bolin of San Francisco 12-5 at .706, Maloney of Cincinnati 19-? with .704, and Ellis of Cincinnati 21-9 at .700.
St Louis general manager Bob Howsam said the Cardinals signed two players for 1966: pitcher Reginald Cleveland, 17, from Cold Lake Alberta, and outfielder Charles Day, 18, from Tudion New York. Cleveland will report to the Sarasota Florida club and Day to Rock Hill South Carolina.
MARSHALL JOHNSON reports J E B Stuart can seize sole first in Group 1 A scholastic football with a win Friday night as 27 league games unfold. Top rival E C Glass hosts Kingsport while many interdistrict clashes feature unbeaten teams in Northern and Central Virginia.
In Chicago, Jim Bunning and Chris Short each notched their 18th wins as the Phillies swept a two game set from the Cubs 11-5 and 7-4. Bunning went the distance in the first game, allowing 12 hits including Ron Santo’s 32nd homer, while Short did the same in the nightcap, yielding seven hits. John Callison hit his 31st homer for Philadelphia in game two, as Ernie Banks connected for his 27th for Chicago.
A busy bowling night at Riverside Lanes showcases multiple leagues with high scores. Notable performances include Crane's Men Shop 4 Pater 184 and Belton’s Rentall 1 Oakes 222, while Ist National teams post 183 and 714 pins in mixed standings. Strong scores also appear from Security Bank 4 Fulton 168 and Northmount Esso 2 W. Franklin 236, highlighting a competitive league scene.
Dan River and Chatham meet on Wildcats turf in a decisive Pittsylvania County showdown. Dan River seeks a tie as both programs aim to avoid losses while Gretna faces Brookville and Tunstall battles Amherst in away games.
Tulsa tailback Bob Daugherty, after two knee operations and months in hospital, joined a contact drill for the first time. Coach Glenn Dobbs says he wouldn’t be surprised to see Daugherty play in the Arkansas game, though he’s not yet back to full speed.
Rick Monday and teammate Dave Duncan reported to boot camp at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, following Monday’s signing of a $105,000 contract to play for the Kansas City Athletics. The note lists several local business and shop entries with unrelated numbers and names.
Hargrave Military Academy travels to Fork Union for their first Virginias Military School League game after a 7-6 season opener win over Flint Mill Prep. Starting QB Russ Quay is out for the season with a knee injury and Robert Johnston is expected to start. Fullback Stainbeck and backup Roberson provided big gains in the opener. Fork Union lost 14-7 at Frederick last week. Frederick is not a VMSL member.
Baseball standings and pennant race snapshot showing San Francisco Los Angeles Milwaukee and Cincinnati with home and away games. Key figures include 90 62 5920 for San Francisco and 83 64 579 for Los Angeles reflecting team records and games back as weeks/tolls unfold.
In the American League Whitfield of the Indians and Nen of the Senators both homered. In the National League Santo and Banks of the Cubs connected, Callison hit a grand slam for the Phillies.
John Wysocki former Villanova football star end for 1937 and 1938 died Thursday in Philadelphia at age 49 cause of death not disclosed The obituary notes his prominence on Villanova teams and his role as a notable athlete of that era.
Langston High Lions host Dunbar High Poets at Langston Athletic Field in a 8 o clock conference clash. Lions enter 1 1 after an in season win over Burley while Dunbar sits 1 1 with a passing oriented attack and improved defense. Coach Manly plans to rely on veterans though lineup adjustments may occur. Next week the Lions travel to Martinsville to face Albert Harris.
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