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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1965
Page
8
Augusta Ga April betting odds set Nicklaus at 4 to 1 and Palmer at 6 to 1 as the two veterans head into the Masters. Palmer, bidding for a grand slam, expresses surprise at being dethroned as favorite while Nicklaus, 1963 champ, is seen as the top threat.
Wisecrack costs Versalles $300 after he failed to reach a routine ground ball in the fourth inning of the 8-1 loss to the Mets. Manager Sam Mele harshly reprimanded the shortstop, ordering him benched for the remainder of the game as Bethea warmed up. Versalles quarreled over the fine, while Mele cited out-of-position play and signals as ongoing concerns.
The Boston Globe reports Westinghouse Broadcasting Co seeks to acquire the Boston Patriots for 7.5 million dollars. Negotiations enter a formal stage with a presentation planned within a month at a Patriots owners meeting. If sold, WB would promote the team on WBZ radio and television.
The NHL semifinal series resume with Detroit leading Chicago 2-0 and Montreal ahead of Toronto 2-0. Toronto coach Imlach and Chicago coach Reay caution that home ice and injuries, including Montreal goalie Charlie Hodge's likely absence, could shift the balance. Detroit faces lineup losses and substitutions as Chicago eyes a rally, while Sid Abel refuses to predict the outcome.
Bristol International Speedway expands from stock racing to a multi million dollar facility featuring drag and road racing. A 1.4 mile drag area costing about 750000 will serve as the straight for a 2.25 mile road course aimed at a world championship within two years. Track officials cite rising demand and shifting public interest toward speed and diverse racing formats.
Terrell of Chicago is designated the world heavyweight champion by the World Boxing Association after beating Eddie Machen. Floyd Patterson remains the No 1 challenger. Jose Torres named boxer of the month for a ninth round KO of Willie Pastrano at Madison Square Garden.
Chicago White Sox face tough choice adding Indianapolis alums to their staff. Bruce Howard already won a starting berth after a 2.20 ERA in Indianapolis and 0.82 runs per game in three spring starts with Chicago. Bob Locker showcased 17 spring innings with one run allowed, strengthening the case for a trio of pitchers from the farm system joining the AL club.
Scoring lines show multiple teams with high singles and triples, including Sleeman posting high totals for Capella's Real Estate and Brogue Equipment. Standings list Dewey's Wreckers leading with 70 wins and 42 losses, followed by Brogue Equipment and Lions, with several teams close in the mid-table.
Kathe and Lisa Dillmann 16 year old sisters won races for Bromley Ski Club at Killington and Mt. Snow. Kathe took the East er Trophy giant slalom, Lisa won the Mt. Snow Sugar Slalom junior B women’s classes. Other area juniors from Stratton and Bromley also placed, with Western racers invited to Madonna Mountain events.
HOLLYWOOD UPI Sonny Liston, filming for Harlow, said promoters should have Ernie Terrell or another opponent ready if Cassius Clay isn’t prepared for their return bout. Liston, intent on reclaiming the heavyweight title by May 25 in Boston, noted he’d fight Terrell either as Clay’s stand in or after beating Clay. He also commented on a traffic ticket in Denver and defended his stamina and shoulder condition as he prepared for 15 rounds if needed.
The Celtics prepare for a second matchup with the 76ers in the Eastern Division playoffs after a strong Monday night win in Los Angeles. West scored 52 points as the Lakers beat the Bullets 118 to 115 without Elgin Baylor.
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