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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1967

Page

7

Yankees Face Heavy Repairs Beyond Stadium Facelift

Yankees stadium receives a $1 million facelift in Fort Lauderdale as CBS tries to revive the club, but the team still lacks a strong infield and pitching staff. Manager Ralph Houk stays hopeful, noting Mantle at first base could boost an improved outfield with Pepitone Tresh Robinson and Whitaker.

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Norshaft II Sets Meeting Tomorrow Night

The Norshaft Arlington Little League schedules a Wednesday 8 p.m. meeting at Shafts bury Elementary School announced by Joseph Crossman president of the twin community league. Adults are invited and those seeking managing or officiating roles should attend. Tryouts for positions are expected in two weeks weather permitting with league play set for Memorial Day. The league has a long history producing standout players who moved on to high school and college levels.

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Orioles Favored To Repeat In 1967 World Series Showdown

Las Vegas oddsmaker Jimmy Snyder lists Baltimore Orioles as 2-1 favorites to win the American League title and reach the 1967 World Series, with Pirates favored in the N L race at 12-5. Giants sit at 3-1, Phillies 5-1, and other clubs span wide odds as season opens.

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Pretense Wins Santa Anita Handicap by Three Lengths

ARCADIA California UP I reports Pretense clinched a three length victory in the $145000 Santa Anita Handicap. The win underscored a strong performance by the standout horse, with jockey and trainer names not listed in the provided text.

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Aqueduct Faces Shutdown After Horsemen Strike Vote

New York Aqueduct may pause racing after horsemen voted Monday evening to withhold entries until purses gain an extra one percent of betting pools. HBPA members packed a dining room event with over 300 owners and trainers criticizing static purses amid rising costs. The governor’s budget proposed a half percent add to purses, which the HBPA welcomed as a start, while a Senate bill stalled in the assembly.

New York UPD Aqueduct Racetrack New York Horsemen’s’ Benevolent and Protective Association HBPA State Senate

Hot Corner Helps Batting Averages

Two MLB spring exhibitions feature new third basemen Mike Shannon of the Cardinals and Deron Johnson of the Reds thriving at the hot corner. Shannon hits three times to lift his average to .864 in a 6-1 win over the Twins, while Johnson drives in four in a 6-4 Reds win over Detroit after returning to third base.

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Pownal Entries Pace Races and Winners Listed

Pownal race entries for Tuesday April 4 1967 show early paces with prize money from 550 to 1000 dollars across ten divisions. Notable horses include Derb Silverheels Cross Fire One Nazarian and Mischief Kile O Meara with a dense list of riders and nondisclosures marked ND.

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Palmer Tops Money Leader With Greensboro Open Finish

Arnold Palmer regained the lead in 1967 official money by finishing third at the Greater Greensboro Open. He earned 9,375 dollars, boosting his total to 54,673.21 dollars and surpassing Julius Boros as top money winner.

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