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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1966

Page

8

Cards Again Positioned For Fantastic Pennant Drive

John Schlee of Sun City Arizona opens the $92 000 500 Festival Open with a 66 6 under par leading the field at Speedway. Dale Douglass and Johnny Pott tied for second with 68 as Bruce Crampton and Billy Casper among 5 players at 69. Schlee credited for nine birdies and early momentum in his first PGA season.

Indianapolis Ind UPI John Schlee Badlands Arizona Schlee Dale Douglass Johnny Pott Bruce Crampton Australia Billy Casper Sun City Ariz Tiger Douglass Casper Don January January R. H. Sikes Glenn Teal John Schlee Ee Ee Eweeee Dale Douglass Eee Johnny Pott Settee R H. Likes Eee Beeeeas Billy Capeer Ken Towns Cor Ooh Lionel Hebert Don Fairfield Eee Gene Littler Massengale Julius Boros Bob Charles Miller Barber Rex Baxter Peete Eweenee Dave Ragan Corr Bob Goalby Steve Spray Tony Evans Rrr Jay Hebert Tee Harold Kneeee Kel Nagle Rocky Thompson Bob McCallister Bevsaeas Kes Still OPP Mickey Powell Billy Maxwell Tee Dick Lotz Sos Sam Carmichael Bob Johnson Bert Yancey Teeter

Friday Night Baseball Mayhem and Card Prowess in NL Chase

Friday's starting pitchers list shows matchups across the majors with Horgan Brunet defending the mound in Cleveland at California, and Brock's base paths fueling St. Louis' pennant push. The Cardinals ride a hot streak as Brock nears 40 steals, while Cincinnati, Chicago, and Detroit also feature in blow-by-blow results from a day of late-season action.

Cleveland California Horgan Brunet Detroit Kansas City Odres Krausse Baltimore Minnesota Almer Merritt New York Chicago Downing Howard Boston Washington Brandon Sheldon Ortega Richert United Press International St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh San Francisco Los Angeles Brock Lou Brock St. Louis Johnny Keane Atlanta United Press International National League W. L. Pet. GB Philadelphia Houston Cincinnati VW Cincinnati Herbel Marichal Cloninger Bruce Maloney Holtzman Fisher Short Fryman

U.S. Golfers Get Curtis Cup Nod

UPI reports Hot Springs Virginia hosts the 14th Curtis Cup as the United States faces a young British Isles squad on the Cascades course. The U.S. leads the series nine wins, two by Britain Isles, with two ties, amid hot, dry conditions shaping play.

Hot Springs UPI British Isles U.S Cascades Virginia United States South Wales

Giants Put Lovetree on Injured Reserve for 1966

Fairfield Conn. Defensive tackle John Lovetree, a 6 foot 4, 285 pound seven year NFL veteran, is placed on the injured reserve list for the 1966 season by the New York Giants. He may have ended his career after reinjuring his right knee during a scrimmage.

Fairfield, Conn John Lovetree New York Giants Lovetree New York

Steelers Lose Second Fullback in Camp

Kingston, R I UP I report says the Pittsburgh Steelers have two fullbacks in hospital with Theron Sapp suffering a fractured left leg and Dick Leftridge with a leg blood clot. Mike Lind and Willie Asbury assumed fullback duties as Lloyd Voss and Tony Jeter joined the camp from Green Bay and were set to play in the Alumni Day Scrimmage to aid the Steelers alumni scholarship fund.

Kingston, R.I UPI Pittsburgh Steelers Theron Sapp Sapp Dick Leftridge West Virginia Pittsburgh Mike Lind Willie Asbury Steeler Lloyd Voss Tony Jeter Steelers Green Bay Packers Steel

Reds Seek First Win Over Astros

Cincinnati looks to end a losing stretch as Jim Maloney faces Houston’s Bob Bruce in a four game set at the Astrodome. The Reds aim to rebound after a rough July schedule while Joe Nuxhall seeks another strong start and Deron Johnson and Jim Coker power a recent rally.

Bob Gibson Jim Coker Cincinnati Tony Perez Tommy Harper Deron Johnson Coker Curt Simmons Helms Skein Johnson Wayne Causey Buford McLain Chicago Causey Pete Ward Tigers al Kaline UPI Cincinnati Reds Houston Astros Reds Astrodome Los Angeles San Francisco Giants Don Heffner Jim Maloney Bob Bruce Joe Nuxhall Tommy Helms Cubs Billy Williams Ron Santo Santo Ernie Banks Randy Hundley Nuxhall Mel Queen Don Nottebart Anie Banks Nux Queen

Pirates manager Harry Walker under fire for talking too much

New York UPI reports the Pittsburgh Pirates ride a first place start under manager Harry Walker but players grumble he talks too much and questions his objectivity. They recall episodes of bench criticism followed by back pats, with Ver Law and Bob Bailey highlighted among others.

New York UPI Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates Harry Walker Walker Pittsburgh Harry Vern Law Chicago Bob Bailey Bailey

Grass Quarterfinals Continue After Delay

In the Eastern Grass Courts championships quarterfinals, top seed Cliff Richey of Dallas faces Bob Lutz of Los Angeles, while Tony Roche meets Bill Bowrey. Other matches pit Owen Davidson of Australia against Ismael El Shafei of the United Arab Republic and Clark Graebner of Beechwood, Ohio, against Charlie Pasarelli of Puerto Rico after rain postponed play. In the women's singles, Mary Ann Eisel faces Donna Fales, Carol Hanks Aucamp meets Virginia Wade, Tory Ann Fretz plays Rosemary Casals, and Winnie Shaw opposes Karen Krantzcke.

South Orange N.J UPI Cliff Richey Dallas Tex Bob Lutz Los Angeles Calif Tony Roche Bill Bowrey Owen Davidson Australia Ismael el Shafei United Arab Repulic Clark Graebner Beechwood Ohio Charlie Pasarelli Puerto Rico

Major League Leaders Duel National and American Leagues

Summary of top hitters and pitchers by league with leading batting averages and home runs. Notable names include Alou Aaron Cepeda Helms Clemente Oliva and Stargell. Pitching leaders include Kegan Perry Marichal Cuellar Koufax and McNally with win loss records.

National League G. AB R. HH Pet. Alou Pitt Cepeda Clmnt Stigell Alou Atla Santo Chi Carty American League G. Abr H. Pet. Oliva Minn F.rbsn Bal Snydr Balt Kaline Det B.rbsn Powll Crdnl Calif Rehrdt Cal Mantle McAulf Aaron Braves Torre Stargell Pirates F. Robinson Orioles Pepitone Yanks Colavito Indians Powell Tigers Killebrew Twins Clemente Mays Giants B. Robinson Oliva Kegan

Williams Wins Bout Over Graci In Maine Venue

In Portland Maine Willie Williams 142 from New Waterford Nova Scotia out pointed Jerry Graci 145 Arlington Massachusetts at eight rounds Buster Mathis 250 Grand Rapids Michigan outpointed Charlie Chase 198 Montreal at six rounds.

Portland Maine UPI Willie Williams New Waterford Nova Scotia Jerry Graci Arlington Mass Buster Mathis Grand _ Rapids Mich Charlie Chase Montreal

Horse Trainer Sues West Virginia Racing Commission

Charles Town UPI reports Nick Lemberos sues the West Virginia State Racing Commission in Jefferson County Circuit Court seeking reversal of a two year license suspension. He claims the ruling was based on false hearsay and cites his wife losing her job as a track telephone operator. A hearing last week was postponed.

Charles Town UPI Jefferson County West Virginia State Racing Commission Nick Lemberos Asst Asst. Atty Thomas Yost

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