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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1964

Page

10

Bennington Driver Mattison Nets Double Wins at Green Mountain Park

Clyde Mattison piloted Irene's Rascal to a first ever Bennington win at Green Mountain Park then drove Sunny Ed to victory in the fifth race for a night double. Coppermite captured the Molly Stark Pace while Irv Foster extended his winning streak with Conestoga Long.

Dunckley Foster Irene’s Rascal Rebel Land Robie Donald’s Express Irene Rascal Mattison Sunny Ed Cedar City Mathilde Lark Fair Kamela Irv Foster Conestoga Molly Stark Coppermite Graham Crocker Counsel Way Adorable Wick Dave Dunckley Jean Mir Clyde Mattison Bennington Dick Rankin Casselberry Fla Green Mountain Park

AHL Playoffs: Pittsburgh Beats Quebec 5-1

Pittsburgh defeated Quebec 5 to 1 in the sole scheduled playoff game. The win advances Pittsburgh in the best of series against the Quebec squad.

Quebec Pittsburgh

Last Rites Planned for Colt Umbricht After Cancer

Houston pitcher Jim Umbricht dies at 33 from melanoma. Funeral set for Friday at Settegast Kopff Chapel with eulogy by Russ Kemmerer. survived by parents Edward and Mrs Umbricht and brother Edward Jr.

Umbricht Jim Edward Umbricht Houston Edward Jr Settegast - Kopf Russ Kemmerer Houston Colt Harry Craft Sam Harris Ken Johnson Bobby Lillis Dick Farrell Kemmerer

Minnie Minoso Back In Chicago On One More Comeback

The Chicago White Sox signed Minnie Minoso, age 40, to a new contract as a spare outfielder and pinch-hitter after a return from stints with St. Louis and Washington. General Manager Ed Short praised his legs and readiness, noting Minoso hoped for one more season with Chicago.

Chicago White Sox Minnie Minoso White Sox Ed Short Chicago St. Louis Joe Cunningham Minoso Washington Short Grapefruit Cactus Land Cleveland Indians Indians Fresno Calif Billy O'Dell San Francisco Giants Max Alvis Leon Wagner Cleveland Johnny Romano Orlando Cepeda San Francisco

Celtics Seek eighth straight division crown in Game Five

The Celtics host the Cincinnati Royals in Boston Garden aiming to close out the series after a 3-1 lead. Royal guards Jerry Lucas surged past Boston in Cincinnati to force a fifth game with potential for further playoff dates.

Cincinnati Royals Boston Garden Celtics Cincinnati Boston Tom Heinsohn Lucas Jack McMahon MceMahon Red Auerbach Dean

Sox Pitching Looks Bad Hitting Shows Good Power

Boston Red Sox fall 7 6 in 11 innings to the Chicago Cubs in Salt Lake City. Bill Monbouquette failed to close a 5 3 lead as Joe Amalfitano Lou Brock and Billy Williams drove in key runs. Lu Clinton homered to put Boston ahead in the ninth. Ed Bressoud and Frank Malzone also connected for the Sox. The loss goes to Arnold Earley with Earl Wilson slated to start next for Boston in Albuquerque.

Ed Bressaud Frank Malzone Lu Clinton Red Sox Andre Rodgers Ernie Banks Cubs St. Louis Cardinals New York Yankees St. Petersburg Fla Julian Javier Pete Mikkelsen Los Angeles Dodgers Pittsburgh Philadelphia Alex Johnson Richie Allen Phillies Dick Schofield Roberto Clemente Willie Stargell Pirates New York Mets Kansas City A’s Mets Ron Hunt Ed Kranepool Bill Bryan Kansas City John Goryl Minnesota Twins Houston Colts Russ Snyder Luis Aparicio John Powell Baltimore Orioles Salt Lake City Utah Boston Red Sox Bill Monbouequette Boston Chicago Joe Amalfitano Ellis Burton Lou Brock Billy Williams Ed Connolly Sox Red Hot Tony Conigliaro Butch Heffner Dick Bertell Ron Santo Arnold Earley Clinton Ed Bressoud Albuquerque Earl Wilson Dick Ellsworth

Sarazen’s TV Fame Keeps Golf Immortal at 62

Gene Sarazen, the knickered legend of the Roaring Twenties, promotes television as much as his golf. He has appeared on Shell’s Wonderful World of Golf in 28 countries and remains active after winning two U S Opens two PGA titles the Masters and the British Open.

Squire U.S Sarazen Craig Wood Hong Kong

Prospect Mt Ski Club to sponsor juniors giant slalom

Prospect Mt. Ski Club members voted to sponsor a junior giant slalom next season and seek USEASA sanctioning for the open event. The race would join the existing Junior Skimeister, open to Bennington area students, with John Stark trail likely used at Prospect. The January or February 1965 event awaits USEASA approval and club authorization.

Prospect Mt Useasa Prospect Area John Stark Second Congregational Church Jesseman Carpenter Hill Road Dean W. Osgood Dewey St John G. Irons Jr Grandview St Robert E. Houle South Shaftsbury

Policeman Fires On Gun Threat Suspect In Lawrence

In Lawrence Massachusetts a 23 year old man Robert Kenney was shot five times in the stomach after he threatened a policeman with a shotgun. He was in critical condition at Lawrence General Hospital as doctors fought to save him. Kenney had fired the shotgun twice at home and threatened officers who touched him. He fled but was later spotted at a gas station where a large police perimeter confronted him. Patrolman Alfred Duemling fired a submachine gun wounding Kenney who had pointed at officer Joseph P. Fitzpatrick. Kenney's mother reported the weapon and ammunition he carried. The incident began with Kenney threatening to kill and ended with his wounding and hospitalization.

Lawrence Mass UPI Robert Kenney Lawrence General Hospital Daniel F. Hart Kenney Alfred Duemling Joseph P. Fitzpatrick Fitzpatrick Duemling

NBA Considers Expansion Moves For 1965

NBA President J Walter Kennedy said at an NBA meeting that no immediate expansion is planned but Chicago Pittsburgh and one or two Southwest cities will receive serious consideration next year. He added that between now and 1965 the association will explore expansion possibilities.

ST. Louis UPI National Basketball Association Chicago Pittsburgh NBA League J. Walter Kennedy

Middlebury Senior Wins Edward John Noble Leadership Award

Middlebury College senior David R. Holmes of Middlebury majoring in political science receives the Edward John Noble Leadership Award under the International Fellows Program. He joins the 50 national fellows, with last year’s winner Charles F. MacCormack of East Wakefield, New Hampshire. Holmes will study U S world affairs and attend sessions in Washington D C and at the United Nations in New York.

Middlebury David R. Holmes Middlebury College Charles F. MacCormack East Wakefield N.H Columbia Holmes United States Washington, D.C United Nations New York

Worst Picks First Race Leads Pacing Card

A horse racing card lists nine races with entries for each pace and trotting event. Notable names include Burgess Hanover and No Slater, with best bet Burgess Hoover highlighted and yesterday’s pick results showing wins and longshots across the meet.

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