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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1967

Page

12

Aqueduct Reopens With Only Two Horses Entered

New York racing faces a rare match race at Aqueduct after owners withdrew two entries for the Excelsior Handicap amid a purse dispute. Ring Twice and Model Fool were named by Widener and Levy but later pulled back. track officials planned a two horse effort with potential walkover if one scratched.

New York UPI Aqueduct George D. Widener Leon Levy Ring Model Fool Edward Dicksinson Widener and Levy State Assembly Widener Hialeah Park Levy Belmont Park New York Racing Association Gallant Man Jockeys’ Guild Arthur Levitt Assembly Anthony Travin Levitt Bill Boland Willie Shoemaker Jaclyn Excelsior NYRA Ed Dickinson Jim Brady

Celtics Face End Of Long Cage Reign

The Celtics, trailing 3-0 in the Eastern Division finals to the 76ers, prepare a light practice at Boston Garden as they face elimination. Wilt Chamberlain and Philadelphia seek a four-game sweep, a rare feat in NBA history, while Boston bets on a potential miracle comeback.

Boston UPI Boston Celtics Boston Garden Celtics Philadelphia 76Ers Wilt Chamberlain Philadelphia NBA Minneapolis Lakers Arnold Red) Auerbach 76Ers West Rutland SVL Golden Horde

Tina the racer’s breeze sparks a rising star at Green Mountain Park

Irwin Lubar, Green Mountain’s young race official, and Tina his wife, a Newark State College student training to teach the mentally disabled, are highlighted as a rising pair in harness racing. Lubar’s rapid ascent follows an eight thousand dollar investment in a standard bred, with Tina’s presence described as a refreshing, motivating force amid the sport's routines. Also noted is Celtics coach and players' comments on an upcoming playoff pivot game against the 76ers, with Havlicek predicting a Sunday win and potential fatigue concerns for Philadelphia.

Green Mountain Irwin Lubar Green Mountain Park Pownal Lubar Tina Newark State College Harnessdom Temple University Florida Billy Houghton the Meadows Freehold Laurel Rockingham Georgetown Philadelphia Boston John Havlicek Philly Havlicek 76Ers Celtics Bailey Howell

Pownal Harness Racing Results Highlights

Race by race results list winners and payoffs for a Pownal program. Notable figures include Mercy Landrach, Biscayne Key, Fred Hodgen, Fingo's Boy, and Beach Head with times around 2 22 to 2 25. The Twin Double and Perfecta payouts appear along with daily handle and attendance figures.

Lande Mercy—Landrach Biscayne Rachel Dan Steele Looney Fred Hodgen Perkins Fingo Boy—Kane Lady Wonder Leary Buddy Ben Schmidt Faro Flyer Brock

Strikes Splits and Spares INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE P

Bowling standings and high scores from the league show Chenaille Perkins and Sausville with top series marks and Foster Farrar Mullins leading high singles. Team tallies include Madkour’s Market Monument Motors and Harrison Wend with standout percentages and totals.

Madkour Mkt Monument Motors Bell Laundry Harrison Wend Benn Lanes Greene’s Mobilheat Gardner’s Goodies Elton’s Hot Shots

Yancey Leads Masters, Nicklaus Fades After Round Two

Bert Yancey maintained a slim lead at Augusta as Bruce Yancey and four challengers trailed by one stroke. Jack Nicklaus, hoping for three Masters in a row, shot a seven over par 79 to fall to 151, the worst round of his Masters career.

Augusta UPI Bert Yancey Jack Nicklaus Yancey West Pointer Philadelphia Gay Brewer Bobby Nichols Julius Boros Tony Jacklin Nicklaus Big Jack Billy Casper Downing Gray Jacklin Bob Rosburg Roberto de Vicenzo Argentina Peter Butler England Arnold Palmer Doug Sanders Palmer

Packers sign three 1967 draft picks in bid for depth

Green Bay Packers announced they inked three 1967 college draft choices. Claudis James a halfback from Jackson State Fred Cassidy a running back from Miami Florida and Keith Browne a flanker from Central Missouri. Browne was the NCAA javelin champion last spring.

Green Bay Wis Claudis James Jackson State Fred Cassidy Miami Fla Keith Browne Central Missouri Browne

Pownal Entries Pace-$750 and More Horse Race List

Race card lists ten pacing divisions plus a trot tier with multiple horses. Notable entries include Meadow Scott, Lady Haven, and Impulse, with prize money from $750 to $3,000 per race and numerous connections like Ferriero, Merrill, and Hudson across events.

Edgewood Spangles—Haggerty Pola Scott—Sadovsky Classic Messenger—Zofrea Dukewyn—Browne Fays Fillite—Morrill Dr. Dudley—Haight Sis Reward—Edlkraut Lum—Fesh Wyning Duke—Blerne Mr. Marathon L—Kane Wil John—Collette McDale Melburn—Allen Career Bier Willow Lynn—Merrill Dan Congress—Hudson S.K. McHal—White Aston Gray—Long Night Indian—Hamilton Challenge Me—Ferriero Pace Meadow Scott Little Shrimp—Arthurs Peg O Vic—Williams Follow Tag—Richards Glendale Jerry—Church Super Lee—Smith Asten Hubert—Merrill Wise Colonel— Pike Royal Flo—Looney High Kane Rebel Land Chick—Blake Foxte Car Lith Perkins Adios Haste—Jaeger Parsifal—Kachel Adonis Bobby Standys Hall Dudek Swamproot—Arthurs Doug Hanover Morel Jeff K—Latzo Red Glory—Cornellier Gallon Diamond— Looney Cindy's Tag—Ferriero Peter—Bard Uncle Amos— Pike Newport Scot—Sadovsky Schmigel Town Gossip Coppola Harry—Church Kile Direct Hassapells Wicomico Slater Conestoga Ruth— McLellan Conestoga—Ingram Bill Jim Jo—Cornellier Harlans Bette—Kane Postakill Jonnie—Watson Homestretch Bess—Rombola Dandy Light—Haight Hettle C—Hull Success Sid—Cappella Mr. Tell—Field Glenbee— Looney Little Man Force—Berg Little Rae Rae—Richards Aston Dillon Jet Fighter—Arthurs Scarway—Blake Spencers Parlay—Bard Dale Ware Keystonette—Allen Mischief Kile O’meara Funny Frank—Ferrante Aston Perry Ferriero Jean Gay— Jaeger Burr A—Wilson Volo Up—Bler Mead Frisco Lutman

Two Conference alignments shape Southern Vermont League

Ed Bowmaker analyzes the SVL realignment plan with two conferences featuring Mt Anthony Union Bennington Catholic Mt St Joseph Otter Valley Fair Haven and western foes Bellows Falls Springfield Brattleboro Windsor Hartford West Rutland He weighs travel benefits against domination risk and contemplates Arlington moving to the Marble Valley League while noting West Rutland remains in the eastern slate and the April 1 column by a senator.

Mt. Anthony Union High School Bennington Catholic High School Mt. St. Joseph Academy Otter Valley Union High School Fair Haven Ledger Bellows Falls Springfield Brattleboro Windsor Hartford West Rutland

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State John Phillips Phillips Black Beadle Peckham Beach Head Dickie Runnymede Viola—Jaeger Babe Bohemia Hassapelis Davy Decker Bodis Burgoyne Niblet—Allen Siewiersky Handsome Huffy—Bard Pizzano Mike—Kane Daylight Baron—Church Allen Alice Barmin Sheehy Chauncey’s Boy—Evans Gil Primrose Ferrante Bie Tremblay Gil Bradley Anderson Merry Dares—Mattison Princess R—Cornellier I Naughty Colette Hurricane Hal—Bier Ceder Crest Ace—Kane Claudia Kid—Zofrea International League Chenaille Sausville Kahwajy Letourneau Untouchable League Foster Willcott Moffit Beayon Farrar Mullins Bow P. Foster H. Bolton Bijurettes Star Electric Priscilla’s Trimettes Shea, Inc Masters Bruce Yancey Brewer Boros Gay Brewer Jr George Archer Tommy Aaron Doug Ford Bruce Devlin Paul Harney Gary Player Roberto DeVicenzo Juan Rodriguez Donald Allen George Knudson Gene Littler Gardner Dickinson Rod Funseth Harold Henning Nichols Casper Player Devlin Harney Lign New York Generals National Professional Soccer League Roy Hartle Hartle Britain Harte Theatre Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Mnesenrs CARIC/PONT David Lean Coris Pasternaxs Ford ED Bowmaker SVS Bennington Patriots Sabers Massachusetts Molly Stark Arlington Eagles Arlington Windsor County North Bennington Road Bennington, Vermont Finast Bennington Roofing CO Hillside Street Dial
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