NAMES IN THE NEWS : Twin Boost for Sammy Davis Jr.

Sammy Davis Jr., recuperating at home from chemotherapy, got a boost from the birth of his second grandchild and words of encouragement from Frank Sinatra.

“He told Sammy he wishes he was on the road with him again,” said Susan Reynolds, spokeswoman for the two entertainers. Asked how Davis is doing, she said only, “He’s resting.”

Sinatra and his wife, Barbara, visited Davis on Monday.

Davis’ grandchild, Sam Michael Garner, was born Friday. Davis’ daughter, Tracy Garner, delivered the 7-pound, 1-ounce boy at a Los Angeles hospital, Reynolds said.

Davis, 64, was diagnosed with throat cancer in September. He underwent radiation treatment, but the cancer recurred and he turned to chemotherapy, which he completed March 13.