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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1966

Page

8

Wilt, Russell Resume $1-A-Year Hoop Hassle

The NBA Eastern division finals pit Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell in a clash over a rumored extra $1 a year payoff as Boston Celtics host Philadelphia 76ers in a best of seven series opener at Philadelphia Convention Hall and Boston Garden. The 76ers lead the season, Russell helps Celtics seek another title, with games scheduled through mid April across Philadelphia and Boston.

Boston UPI Bill Russell Wilt Chamberlain Boston Garden National Basketball Association Russell Boston Celtics Philadelphia 76Ers NBA Celtics Convention Hall Los Angeles St. Louis Chamberlain

Lakers Only Healthy Team Left in NBA Playoffs

Lakers carry a 2 0 lead over the Hawks in a best of seven series as Elgin Baylor anchors Los Angeles with 42 points in a coast victory. Richie Guerin notes the danger of a fully healthy Kobe style lineup withsurging Celtics and plagued 76ers facing flu illnesses and injuries. Red Auerbach and Dolph Schayes contend with leg bruises and twisted ankles as both clubs gear for the next game in St Louis and Philadelphia respectively.

National Basketball Association Los Angeles Lakers St. Louis Richie Guerin Lakers Hawks Los Angeles Elgin Baylor

Milwaukee Decision Sought Before Season Opener

Milwaukee legal teams including Braves NL and Wisconsin argued to Judge Roller for a ruling on antitrust compliance as the season opener nears next Tuesday. Closing briefs were ordered to clarify whether baseball violated state antitrust laws by moving the team.

Milwaukee UPI Braves National League Wisconsin Elmer Roller Roller League Wisconsin Supreme Court U.S. Supreme Court Georgia U.S. District Court Texas Atlanta

Marvelous Mets Still Win as Koufax Drysdale Debut Falls

The source tracks spring results with Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale missing weeks, then debuting for the Dodgers as six runs cross the plate in a 7-2 loss to San Francisco. Mets blast Detroit 11-2 with five homers, while other games highlight Cubs, Braves, Reds, and Cardinals in early spring action. The Braves antitrust case moves toward a decision, with state and federal courts tangled over Milwaukee’s franchise status and potential Braves relocation.

Koufax Drysdale San Francisco Jim Ray Hart Hart Johnny Podres Tom Haller Dodger Wes Parker Gaylend Perry New York Mets Detroit Tiger Ken Boyer Dick Stuart Ron Hunt Jerry Grote Lou Klimchock Grote West Westrum Mets Chris Cannizzaro Richmond Gene Freese Bruce Howard Chicago White Soy Cincinnati Reds Howard Atlanta Braves Don Cardwell Pittsburgh Pirates Eddie Mathews Gary Geiger Bob Bailey Pittsburgh al Jackson Joel Hoerner St. Louis Cardinal Caray Philadelphia Cleveland Chicago Cubs Dick Ellsworth Washington Senators New York Yankees Kansas City Houston Astros

Sanders Needs Long Game For Masters Win, Says Nicklaus

Augusta Georgia UPI Nicklaus, the defending champion and favorite, says Doug Sanders is among the world's top golfers but lacks the long game and the Augusta course fit to win the Masters, doubting Sanders can become the first to defend the title twice.

Sanders Nicklaus Augusta UPI Jack Nicklaus Doug Sanders Georgia

Clay Given 48 Hour Spell To Pay Up

Heavyweight champion Cassius Clay faces arrest for alimony and attorney fees after missing a court hearing. Judge Harold Spaet ordered him jailed unless he posts a $26,250 bond within 48 hours. Sonji Clay’s lawyers pursued payment. Clay was in New York and Boston seeking funds from past fights.

Miami UPI Cassius Clay Dade County Clay Harold Spaet Sonji Spaet Chicago New York Boston George Chuvalo Toronto Major Manson Hill Dade

Masters Contenders Eye Green Ahead of Augusta

An international field of 105 golfers tees off at Augusta National with Gary Player, Arnold Palmer, and Jack Nicklaus among the favorites. Sanders seeks his first major, aiming to end a streak of near misses, while conditions and wind challenge practice rounds and the par-3 contest precedes the main event.

Florida Sanders Gary Player Nicklaus Jack Arnie Palmer Palmer U.S Freddy McLeod Jock Hutchison Wall Sam Snead Ben Hogan Jimmy Demaret

Pownal Harness Results Feature Multiple Race Winners

Summary of Pownal race day results listing first through eleventh pace and trot events with horses like Golden Echo, Van's Adios, Shadydate Biscuit, and Express, including times around 2:12 to 2:15 and multiple payouts. Also notes a perfecta payout and handle totals.

Golden Echo Foster Tyson D Sitk, Jr Quinton Scott Wykowski Ron Pam C Wid Torney Newport Guy Fiela Hanover Dionne Lind Pace Van's Adios Andersen Ruth Adioway Allen Roe Phone Mattison Gay Duke Burgress Bobbi Mancndadbenanes Vera Quinton Aijosso Crimson Prince Interstate Congress George Conestoga Red Goldie Blackguard Red Dandy Hey Judge Spencer, Jr Abie Pick Shad Roe Wells

Entries Open For Vermont Ten Pin Championship

Entries are being accepted for the eighth annual Vermont State Ten Pin Championship in Middlebury. The tournament runs April 16 through May 22, with competition on weekends only. Entry blanks colleted from league secretaries and bowling houses statewide. closing date is Saturday, April 9.

Middlebury Vermont

Sox Abandon Florida Home After Miserable Spring

In Winter Haven the Boston Red Sox close their Florida Grapefruit League schedule with a 11-6 loss to the Baltimore Orioles in Miami. Boston finishes 6-18, plans an intra-squad game Thursday, and heads north Friday. Dave Morehead slated to start vs Mets. Earl Wilson to tune up. George Scott shines with a triple, two doubles and a single. Tony Conigliaro belted his ninth homer.

Winter Haven Fla UPI Boston Red Sox Florida New York Mets Red Sox Sox Baltimore Orioles Boston Miami Bob Sadowski Orioles Sadowski Radatz Dave Morehead Mets Earl Wilson Fenway Park George Scott

Perrotta's Insurance Takes Bennington Classic Title

The Bennington Classic League finished its schedule with Perrotta's Insurance champion after sweeping the first game of the final four and building a lead. Notable scores included Bob Pellerin 840, Butch Corbett 804, and several high series in candlepin and ten-pin leagues. A Hi-Low Tournament is set for April tenth at 8 p.m. and next week will publish high averages.

Perrotta Butch Corbett Milt Goffin Andy L. Foster Phil Bushee Emmit Barber Chuck Hogan Dick Rabideau Rabideau John Ottaviano Barber Fran Snow Flossie Wood Jane Hurlburt Rita Mae Cook Claire Smith C.L. White Mable Mitchell Mae DeBlock Marge Wood Joan LaRoche

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