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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1965
Page
5
Vern Law pitched a complete game shutout on four hits, boosting his streak to seven wins and lowering his ERA to a majors best 1.59 as Willie Stargell provided run support with two homers. The Pirates beat the Giants 6-0 while Cincinnati, Chicago, and Philadelphia won elsewhere and Dodgers edged Mets.
Major League standings show Los Angeles Milwaukee San Francisco St Louis Chicago Pittsburgh and others with records and games back. Tuesday results include Cincinnati St Louis Chicago Milwaukee Philadelphia Houston Los Angeles New York Pittsburgh San Francisco. Today's games feature Pittsburgh at San Francisco Chicago at Milwaukee St Louis at Cincinnati.
Dennis Ralston and Arthur Ashe lead American charge at Wimbledon with first round wins. Ralston defeated Ham Richardson in straight sets as Ashe beat Dave Kelso after a rough start. Other Americans Gene Scott Marty Riessen and Clark Graebner won their opening matches. In Illinois, Doris Phillips and Lois Drafke remained in contention in the Women's State Amateur at Lockhaven CC with Phillips 8 and 7 over Mrs Chester Akeman and Drafke 7 and 6 over Judith Krafcky.
Jim Jamieson of Moline shot 70 to lead the 180-player Illinois State Amateur as the field narrows to the top 30 for a 36 hole Thursday finale. Bob Scherer of Decatur is two back at par, with Roger Abbott and other notables among the early leaders.
Pursie Pipes of Mt. Vernon shot 39 37 76 for a 76, tying for 26th in the opening round at Prestwick Country Club near Frankfort. The 180-player field will be cut to 30 for the final 36 holes on Thursday.
Paula Smith daughter of Paul and Dorothy Smith from Mt. Vernon now near Belleville competes for Southern Illinois University in the 21st annual Women's Collegiate Golf tournament opening yesterday in Gainesville Florida. Paula is a SIU freshman with strong golf lineage as her father is a former SIU amateur champion and her mother an accomplished golfer.
In a decisive game, Philadelphia capitalize with a strong batting display. Gonzalez, Cookie Rojas, and Johnny Callison each collected three hits, fueling the Phillies to victory.
Last night's softball game between Frostie and Ina Rari tans was postponed due to wet grounds. The game has been rescheduled for Tuesday, June 29 as part of a doubleheader. Thursday schedule lists 7:00 Vernois Merchants Ina South Side.
ST. LOUIS AP The St. Louis Cardinals signed catcher Fred Vanizen of Peotone Illinois and Dubuque University. Vanizen was selected in the recent free agent draft. General manager Bob Howsam said no large bonus was involved.
Brigham Young University’s touring basketball team defeated San Lorenzo de Almagro 79 to 68 Tuesday night in Buenos Aires, Argentina, led by bold scoring and steady defense from the Cougars.
Dorothy Webb of Jackson County Country Club shot a medalist 81 to lead all qualifiers in the Southern Illinois Golf Association women’s tourney at Carmi. Lynn Hastie runner up with 86, Marian Vincente 87, Ferris Kasten 88, Elen Robinett the Mt. Vernon qualifier in the championship class.
The St Paul Open golf championship opens with a pro am round as top players Gary Player Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Tony Lema Sam Snead and Bobby Nichols join the field. First round Thursday on a 6702 yard Keller course with 20900 prize for first and total 100000. Chuck Courtney won last year.
Local bass fishermen scored heavily before a wind and rain storm struck the Mt. Vernon area. Donald Cochran and Woodrow Lisenby of Mt. Vernon Route 2 reported four bass from 2 pounds to 3 pounds 4 ounces. Buddy Howell of 700 Main Street had a 4 pound 3 ounce bass. Willie Meredith of south 13th Street checked in a 3 pound 2 ounce bass at Tittle's Store.
Colorado Department of Revenue filed a warrant to seize property of former heavyweight champion Sonny Liston and his wife Geraldine to satisfy 16142 in taxes and penalties. Department Director Harold Drake filed the warrant in District Court on Tuesday.
Cleveland overcame Minnesota 5-4 in 10 innings as Chuck Hinton homered in the 10th after Duke Sims tied it in the eighth. Starter Don McMahon exited early for relief by Birdie Tebbetts, with Gary Bell getting the win. Twins reliever Al Worthington charged the loss.
George Scrap Iron Johnson of Oklahoma City defeated Roy Rogers of Levelland in the heavyweights division at the Tuesday Night Mixed bowling event in Lubbock Texas.
Wisconsin Rapids Twins manager Ray Bellino, second baseman Lanny Wessell, and pitcher Bryan Wessell were suspended indefinitely by Midwest League President James Gruenwald after a confrontation with plate umpire Larry Barnett during a 7-6 loss to Quincy. Gruenwald said a league umpire’s telephoned report prompted the action and will guide any further steps.
France's Michel Jazy and Australian Ren Clarke plan a two mile showdown at Martin, 26 miles from Paris. Jazy recently broke the mile mark to 3:53.6 while Clarke holds top times for 5,000 and 10,000 meters. Schul holds the two mile world record at 4:26.4 in Olympic history.
Atlanta awaits a news conference where the NFL may declare its plan to own a franchise in the city. The Stadium Authority has a July 1 deadline to decide between the leagues, with AFL competition led by Cox Broadcasting and other bidders still in play.
The long-term CBS pact covers the annual Blue-Gray classic in Montgomery Alabama. The decision comes as CBS and Blue-Gray officials announced the five year arrangement effective with the 28th annual game on December 2.
Batting lineup shows Mays of San Francisco at .342 with 150 at bats, Aaron of Milwaukee at .341. Harper leads runs for Cincinnati with 54, Rose 51. Banks of Chicago has 58 RBIs, Mays 51. Pinson of Cincinnati 85 hits, Williams of Chicago and Allen of Philadelphia 80. Williams and Alou pace doubles with 18. Callison of Philadelphia leads triples with 9, Clemente 6. Mays and Stargell top home runs with 21 and ?
Cincinnati Reds beat St Louis Cardinals in both games of a night doubleheader to climb to second in the NL. Charley James drove in the winning run in the opener, a bases loaded single in the ninth. Tommy Harper doubled home the tie breaking run in the nightcap, a 4-2 win helped by homers from Pinson Johnson and Robinson off Gibson. Cardinals' Gibson failed to win for the seventh time, Hal Woodeshick took the loss.
Oriole pitchers faltered as the Yankees mowed them down 28 to 8 in a wild game. Danny Smith cleared the bases with a single a double a triple and a homer in the second inning. Blake Griffin earned the win allowing ten hits and eight runs. Ritchey Studson Owens and Houle each had two hits for Baltimore while Oglesby Sailor and Woolsey walked 16 Yankees. In the National League the Liberty Cubs beat the Guy A Wood Dodgers 9-7 as David Alexander struck out nine amid nine walks. Alexander Sword and Rich Marks each collected three hits with Marks belting his first homer of the season.
George Brunet of the Angels held Detroit hitless for six innings and finished with a three-hit shutout as Los Angeles defeated the Tigers 3-0. The strong start, followed by bullpen work, sealed the win for Brunet and the Angels.
IT'S FUN TIME event promotes pari mutuel night harness racing with first race at 8 PM and Clue House opening at 6 PM. The notice signals racing schedule and venue hours for attendees.
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