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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1965

Page

9

Green Mountain Park Opens Second Spring Harness Meet Tonight

Green Mountain Park in Pownal, in its third year, opens its second spring harness season after a week delay caused by a state tax dispute on wager pool take. Post time is 8:10 p.m. with a strengthened purse and expanded stables, featuring Grand Flyer and Royal Majesty among a strong early field.

Green Mountain Park Pownal Vincent R. Bartimo Green Mt. Park Bartimo Pownal Oval Green Mountain Grand Flyer Midwest Fabulous Farms Yonkers N.Y Harold Purdy Royal Majesty Clyde Mattison Bennington Farway Yonkers Raceway Gene Bell Friendly Dares Joe Alby Westbury New England Charlie Hansen Brindle Lass Vic Culhane Wilbur Blackstone Rene Collette Scotch Delight

Racehorse Entries From April 2 1965 Meet Record

List of race entries with multiple horses and owners including April 2 1965 event details. Includes second and third place payouts, numerous horse names, owners, and affiliations.

Mets Triumph Over Tigers Behind Spahn's Hitting

Warren Spahn fuels a 4-3 Mets win over Detroit by batting .667 in spring training while mentor Casey Stengel jokes about a pinch hitter. Spahn blanked the Tigers until the sixth, allowed nine hits and three strikeouts as Dave Wickersham took the loss after giving up all four New York runs in the third.

Warren Spahn Spahn New York Met Mets Met Methuselah New York Detroit Casey Stengel Tigers

Koufax Back in Hospital for Elbow Examination

Dodgers star Sandy Koufax flew from Vero Beach to Los Angeles for tests on a stiff elbow. Orthopaedic specialist Dr. Robert Kerlan was to perform X rays and other evaluations. Dodgers general manager Buzzie Bavasi called the issue alarming and a blow to the club with a pennant bid at stake. Koufax, 29, has a history of elbow problems and had missed six weeks last season, raising concern over his availability.

Willie Davis Dodgers Claude Osteen Rich Allen Dick Stuart Frank Thomas Phillies Allen St. Louis Cardinals White Sox Danny Cater Bob Gibson Mike Cuellar Barney Schultz Reds Twins Minnesota Billy McCool Gerry Arrigo Ted Davidson Vada Pinson Ossie Virgil Pirates Tom Butters Steve Blass Tim Sisk Milt Pappas Willie Kirkland Joe Cunningham Los Angeles Sandy Koufax Los Angeles Dodgers Koufax Vero Beach Fla Robert Kerlan E.J. (Buzzie) Bavasi Dodger Chicago Sandy

Punts Record Stands From 1937 Tennessee Season

UPI notes Tennessee led the nation with 139 punts in 1937, a modern major college single season record that remains unbroken. Also cited: Joe Lou is, former world heavyweight champion, held the title for 11 years eight months and seven days, the longest reign. NFL formed in Canton in 1920.

New York UPI Tennessee Joe Louis

Maris Booked in Florida For Assault and Battery

New York Yankee Roger Maris was booked in Fort Lauderdale on assault and battery charges after a bar incident with Jerome Modzelewski. Modzelewski swore out a warrant. Maris claims he tried to break up a fight and was not guilty. Bond set at 200 dollars. Maris to appear in Municipal Court Tuesday.

Fort Lauderdale Fila UPID New York Yankee Bate Ting King Roger Maris Maris Bob Fishel Jerome A. Modzelewski Fishel Fisher Johnny Keane Modzelewski

Playoff Round Opens as Bullets Visit Lakers Saturday

United Press International reports the Baltimore Bullets, after ousting the St. Louis Hawks in four games, travel to Los Angeles as the Western Division playoffs resume. The Philadelphia 76ers head to Boston to continue the Eastern Division series after sweeping Cincinnati. The Lakers, led by Elgin Baylor and Jerry West, aim to maintain health as the champ hopefuls meet Baltimore.

Baltimore Bullets St. Louis Hawks Los Angeles National Basketball Association Philadelphia 76Ers Cincinnati Royals Boston Bullets Hawks Lakers Elgin Baylor Jerry West

Oxford Cambridge Engage In 111th Rowing Contest

London UPI reports the 111th Oxford versus Cambridge boat race on the River Thames, four miles thirty seven yards, with Oxford a strong 4-1 favorite. About a million spectators along the towpath and large TV audiences in Britain and continental Europe are expected to follow the event, a nearly century-old amateur spectacle with Cambridge leading 61 to 48 in wins through 110 races and one dead heat.

Oxford Cambridge Thames Putney Mortlake Europe Britain University

Two Hot Rhubarbs Spring Up In NHL's Stanley Cup Tourney

In the opening round Toronto vs Montreal and Detroit vs Chicago produced two early upsets and heated exchanges. Coach Toe Blake blasted Imlach while Toronto’s Douglas was tossed for high sticking. Hull and Ullman clashed over a non major penalty as Detroit and Montreal took 1-0 leads. Toronto meets Montreal Saturday. Chicago plays Detroit Sunday.

Imlach Toe Blake Montreal Canadiens Toronto Chicago Black Hawk John Ashley Ashley Detroit Black Hawks Montreal Ach Chicago Blake Kent Douglas Dave Balon Leafs Henri Richard Ralph Backstrom Dickie Moore Carl Brewer Brewer Little Bobby Rousseau Johnny Bower Norm Ullman Bobby Hull Hull Alex DelVecchio The Wings F Smith Phil Esposito Chico Maki Ullman Canadiens

Aaron Leads GGO Tourney With Five Under-Par 66

Tommy Aaron shot a five under par 66 to lead the Greater Greensboro Open first round at Sedgefield Country Club. Bill Martindale and Bernard Hunt shot 67, Sam Snead and Dave Hill tied for fourth with 68, Phil Rodgers 69, all seeking their first tour victory of the year.

Greensboro N.C UPI Tommy Aaron Gainesville GGO Bill Martindale England Bernard Hunt Sam Snead Dave Hill Phil Rodgers Martindale Hunt Sedgefield Country Club Snead Thurseday Lawrence Rodgers Perdido Bay Fla Aaron

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