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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1962

Page

6

Paret Dies After Nine Day Coma From Boxing Injuries

Cuban welterweight Benny Kid Paret died at Roosevelt Hospital at 1 55 a m after nine days in a coma from brain injuries suffered in his world title loss to Emile Griffith at Madison Square Garden on March 24. Police opened a formal inquiry as doctors stated all treatment had been exhausted.

New York Benny Kid) Paret Roosevelt Hospital Paret Emile Griffith Madison Square Garden Antonio Manuel Alfaro Lucy Maxima Crespo Miami Cuba New York City Griffith

Nicklaus Confident Ahead of 26th Masters

At Augusta Nicklaus declares a strong chance to win the Masters. The 21 year old says the course fits him and he feels more ready than ever as top contenders Palmer and Player loom, while Nicklaus eyes the pro tour after leaving amateur status. In tuneups he posted rounds 67 71 69 73 on Augusta National.

Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus Augusta National Arnold Palmer Gary Player South Africa Tarzan Columbus Ohio Ben Hogan

Basketball Playoff Schedule and Lively Stakes

The Associated Press reports the NBA divisional finals best of seven with no Monday games. Boston leads Philadelphia 3 2 and Los Angeles leads Detroit 3 2. Wednesday Kansas City leads Cleveland 1 0 and hosts Cleveland.

THE Associated Press Boston Philadelphia Los Angeles Detroit Cleveland Kansas City

Big Celt Bench Holds Advantage Over Warriors

Philadelphia coach Frank McGuire said Boston’s deep bench gives the Celtics the edge in the Eastern Division finals as Philadelphia fights to even the best of seven. He noted Tom Gola’s ankle injury reducing his Warriors to five front-line players. The Celtics lead 3–2 with a seventh game possible in Boston. Detroit hosts the Western final where Los Angeles leads 3–2 to reach the finals.

Philadelphia Frank McGuire National Basketball Association Boston Warriors McGuire Tom Gola Celtics Boston Garden Detroit Los Angeles Pistons

Schwall Poised To Start Sox Opener In 1962

SCOTTSDALE Ariz AP The Red Sox high on rookie Don Schwall to start the 1962 AL opener against Cleveland April 10 with Bill Monbouquette as a possible companion in the first two games Manager Mike Higgins hedges but plans to use Schwall and Monbouquette early The Sox beat Cleveland 5 3 in an exhibition as Donovan took the loss Nixon homered and Runnels added two extras Dodgers next in line for Boston prep

Scottsdale, Ariz Red Sox Don Schwall Cleveland Dick Donovan Boston Mike Higgins Schwall Bill Monbouquette Sox Monbouquette Donovan Gene Conley Galen Cisco Ike Delock Russ Nixon Quincy Mass Washington Lu Clinton Don Rudolph Nixon Ty Cline Pete Runnels Los Angeles Dodgers Angels Dodgers Albie Pearson Joe Koppe Leon Wagner RBI Indians Cards Phils Ray Sadecki Curt Simmons Orioles Billy Hoeft Pirates Bob Friend Ron Hansen Baltimore

Only KO of Pender Can Avert Boston Decision

Boxing notes from Boston report that Terry Downes must KO Paul Pender to avoid a so called Boston decision. Burns, Downes’ promoter, says officials won’t award a decision unless Downes stops Pender as the 15 round title bout at Boston Garden looms.

KO of Pender Boston Downes

Boxing Results From Separate Rings Abroad and U.S. Sites

In Las Vegas Joey Giambra outpointed Everardo Armenta over ten rounds. In Nottingham Henry Cooper stopped Joe Erskine in the ninth. In Buffalo Tony LaBarbera and Ike Chestnut fought to a ten‑round draw. In New York Fred Martino vich outpointed Pablo Lopez in ten. In Tokyo Yuji Masuko outpointed J Aragon over ten.

Las Vegas Joey Giambra Hollywood Calif Everardo Armenta Nottingham England Henry Cooper Joe Erskine Wales Buffalo N.Y Tony LaBarbera Ike Chestnut New York Drew Fred Martinovich Pittsburgh Pablo Lopez Tokyo Yuji Masuko Japan J. Aragon The Philippines

National Leaguers See Slim Chance To Top Maris

Several NL sluggers including Cepeda Mays Aaron Mathews Banks weigh odds on eclipsing Maris 61 homers with extra Polo Grounds games in 1962. Pitching depth and Polo Grounds quirks temper expectations as players note the tough NL competition and favorable hitter conditions may not guarantee a big homer total.

Orlando Cepeda Willie Mays San Francisco Giants Hank Aaron Ed Mathews Milwaukee Braves Ernie Banks Chicago Cubs Maris Babe Ruth Aaron Mathews Braves Polo Grounds Mays

Leafs Face Rangers In Fourth Game Of Semifinal Clash

Toronto holds a 2-1 series edge as Johnny Bower starts in goal with coach Punch Imlach warning one more poor effort could bring Don Simmons. Rangers report Deg Prentice Henry and Schinkel out with injuries ahead of Thursdays Toronto switch.

NEW York Toronto Maple Leafs New York Rangers Johnny Bower Punch Imlach Bower Rangers Don Simmons Toronto

Indians Trade Pow er for Ramos from Twins

Cleveland sends Vic Power and Dick Stigman to Minnesota in exchange for Pedro Ramos. General Manager Gabe Paul has sought pitching upgrades after 1961 moves and intends to add another solid pitcher, hoping Ramos strengthens the rotation despite a 78-112 career ledger and four subpar seasons.

Vic Power Dick Stigman Minnesota Twins Pedro Ramos Cleveland Gabe Paul Jimmy Piersall Washington Senators Dick Donovan Gene Green Jim Mahoney Paul Ramos Stigman Indians

Group Plans Tri State Hockey League Meeting

Managers coaches recreation leaders and others interested in forming a tri state hockey league will meet April 21 in Bennington to discuss league rules eligibility equipment rink sizes officials and tentative schedules Edward A Rice coach of the Shaftsbury Hockey Club initiated the effort and distributed notices amid renewed regional hockey interest for the 1962 63 season

Bennington Edward A. Rice Shaftsbury Hockey Club Tri-State Bennington High School Rice

Exhibition Baseball Scores and Pairings Provided

Exhibition baseball results show Cincinnati 5 New York 2 St. Louis 7 Philadelphia 3 Baltimore 7 Pittsburgh 1 Houston 8 Milwaukee 3 Los Angeles A 6 Los Angeles N 5 Chicago A 5 Kansas City 1 New York A 9 Minnesota 6 Boston 5 Cleveland 3. Upcoming games list 15 matchups in Florida Arizona and Texas venues with multiple city pairings and telegraphed sites.

Cincinnati New York St. Louis Philadelphia Baltimore Pittsburgh Houston Milwaukee Los Angeles Chicago Kansas City Minnesota Boston Cleveland Tampa St. Petersburg Louis Clearwater Washington Fort Myers Mesa Paso Scottsdale San Francisco Phoenix Orlando Detroit Lakeland Arizona California Apache Junction New York Mets Angels Dodgers Palm Springs Miami

Hockey Results Toronto Wins Leads 2-1 in Toronto at New York

Hockey results show Toronto leading New York 2 1 after two periods while Montreal faces Chicago with Montreal holding the edge. The card highlights current scores and upcoming shifts.

Vermont State Open Golf Championship Set for Lake Morey

The 1962 Vermont State Open Golf Championship will be held at Lake Morey Country Club in Fairlee on June 18 and 19. Club president Robert Ward announced the event yesterday.

Fairlee Lake Morey Country Club Robert Ward

White Sox Sweeps Six In Go-Go Attack On Exhibition Trail

The White Sox ride a six game winning streak powered by a peck-away-at em approach and tight pitching. Rookie Joel Horlen tossed six hitless innings in a 5-1 win over Kansas City as Chicago climbs near the Yankees in the AL standings.

White Sox Chicago Kansas City Sarasota Joel Horlen San Diego A’s Sox Mike Hershberger Jim Landis Gerry McNertney Luis Aparicio Nellie Fox

CBS to televise 37 colleges in 1962 football schedule

The Columbia Broadcasting System announced a 1962 NCAA football TV slate featuring 37 schools from the 1961 AP Top Ten plus Notre Dame Army Navy and Air Force. The season runs Sept 15 to Dec 8 with 14 telecast dates including nine national and five regional games. Alabama and other 1961 top teams such as Ohio State Texas LSU Minnesota Michigan State and Utah State are on the list.

New York Associated Press Notre Dame Army Navy Air Force Columbia Broadcasting System Miami Pitt Alabama Ohio State Texas LSU Minnesota Michigan State Utah State

Survival booklet surplus shipped by post offices

Government booklet on radioactive fallout and how to survive will be removed from post offices. Surplus copies in post offices will be sent to a civil defense center in Battle Creek Michigan. The booklet will remain available through civil defense offices. Post Office said the display was for three months.

Washington Civil Defense Battle Creek Mich

Terrible Tiger Expected to Fight Top Middleweights in Boston

AP reports Dick Tiger, winner of the Terry Downes Paul Pender bout at Boston Garden, is eyed by promoters to face Gene Fullmer. Manager Rip Valenti notes Tiger’s performance against Henry Hank on TV Saturday, suggesting Tiger could beat Downes Pender and Fullmer in one night.

Boston Terry Downes Paul Pender Boston Garden Gene Fullmer Dick Tiger Rip Valenti Tiger Henry Hank Valenti Pender Downes Fullmer

Arcaro Considers Retirement After 30 Racing Years

New York AP reports jockey Eddie Arcaro may retire after 30 years on the nation’s tracks. He last raced in the U S last November and has invited friends to a midtown venue for a planned announcement. Arcaro earned top money, riding 24 056 horses and 4 779 wins with $30 049 313 in purses.

New York Eddie Arcaro Banana Nose Maestro George Edward Arcaro Arcaro Eddie United States Aqueduct Ruth Agua Caliente Mexico

Tallest Tossers Lead Northeastern Pitching Corps

Northeastern fields a tall mound crew led by Fran Ryan 6-6 Fred Ryan 6-5 Bill Tully 6-5 Dick McPherson 6-3 Jim Keating 6-3 and Captain Bob Mullin 6-0. The Ryan twins pitch and catch, forming an unusual two way battery alongside coach Tinker Connolly.

Fran Ryan Fred Ryan Bill Tully Dick McPherson Jim Keating Bob Mullin Ryans Tully Huskies Tinker Connolly Ryan Twins

Home and Family Shape Youth Views on Love and Marriage

The PTA Magazine reports survey data showing that 73 percent of parents cite home life as the main influence on their children's views of love and marriage. Television ranks second, with 32 percent noting its impact. Parents say they are generally open to discussing intimate questions with their children. Teenagers trust their parents more than peers for guidance even as they seek independence.

Evelyn Millis Duvall

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