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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1966
Page
8
Eddie Kasko said he was not surprised to join the Boston Red Sox after being traded by the Houston Astros. He noted he expected a move when Sonny Jackson became Houston’s regular shortstop and added he is ready to wear Boston colors.
The UPI panel of 24 sports writers backs Roberto Clemente of the Pirates and Tony Oliva of the Twins for batting crowns. Clemente leads NL vote over Hank Aaron with 11 to 9 while Oliva beats Carl Yastrzemski by 13 to the Red Sox great. Dallas Kasko joins the Red Sox in versatile infield return as Boston eyes win streak and Sadowski aims five innings in rain-hit exhibition against the Orioles. Tickets for the 1967 NCAA tournament go on sale in Louisville with sellout early.
AUGUSTA Ga UPI Doug Sanders rides a hot tour start with three victories this year and $60 234 in earnings while awaiting his first major. He plays with a freewheeling lifestyle, saying he keeps his backside inside the cash and plans to win the Masters to crown his success. He admits a flashy, high earning life but maintains his tastes and humor remain unchanged.
A special mediation panel led by Theodore W. Kheel in New York reported progress in the NCAA AAU dispute but noted serious problems remain. The group aims for a mutual agreement over Olympic athlete selection amid mediation hopes and a May 23 meeting.
Celtics plan to rebound from a 115 96 win over the 76ers as K C Jones and Don Nelson urge focus on Wednesday at Boston Garden. Wilt Chamberlain looms, injuries affect Siegfried and Sanders but are not serious. Havlicek rises from sixth man to key starter as Boston aims to go 2 0 in the series.
California Angels push for a power hitter to support a strong pitching staff led by Cy Young winner Dean Chance. Rich Reichardt is seen as a potential spark, with others like Fred Newman and Marcelino Lopez contributing as the pitching core. Batting questions include Rodgers, Bailey, Egan, Adcock, Siebern, and a cadre of young infielders led by Fregosi and Schaal while Cardenal and Smith anchor the outfield.
Art Hernandez of Las Vegas Nevada won a 10 round decision over Jacques Marty on Monday night in Paris. The bout highlighted by Hernandez steady jab and Marty’s late surge, ended with Hernandez securing victory in a close bout.
Don Larsen, 36, who pitched the only World Series perfect game in 1956, is on a waiver list as he nears the end of a wandering career. Once a Yankee star, he has won only one game last season with the Orioles and Astros. The article details his fall from grace and notes various spring exhibition results across MLB clubs.
Montreal to Chicago star Bobby Hull earned $2000 for record scoring in 1965 66 season. Hull set marks with 54 goals 97 points and 22 power play goals earning $1000 as scoring champion plus $1000 for leading each half of the season. Teammate Stan Mikita and Bobby Rousseau tied for runner up with 78 points.
Doug Sanders leads the PGA official money list after back to back wins boosting his official total to $41,240 and overall earnings to $60,957 including unofficial winnings. Lionel Hebert drops to second, Phil Rodgers remains third, Gay Brewer and Arnold Palmer follow with notable sums.
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