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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1965

Page

8

Astros Face Sun Glare in New Dome During Practice

In Houston, the domed stadium causes intense glare and shifting shadows during a practice session with the Astros and Oklahoma City farm club. General Manager Paul Richards floated fixes including colored glasses or painting the skylight, and suggested possible tarpaulins or synthetic turf. Outfielder Al Spangler noted daytime light patterns disrupt tracking fly balls, but nighttime backdrop remains appealing.

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Pownal Hosts Invitational Trot Night Feature at Pow nal

Eva's Son from Peter Lind Eva's Doris leads an eight horse field in the $1,500 Invitational Trot at Pownal with Cosmo Annese aboard from post three. Ahern Hanover, Massie Scott, Scar Way, Pete's Pride, Bailia, Ti Clip, Lone Scott, and Shadydale Leader also compete, with Terra Flight listed as an eligible starter.

Cosmo Annese Ahern Hanover Titan Hanover Pownal Green Mountain Park Massie Scott Powe Nal Mossie Scott Esther C. Hill West Fairlee Parker Hill Scar Way Pete’s Pride Harold Story Bailia Neil Allen Ti Clip Rockingham Park Howard Britt Lone Scott Yonkers Raceway Bill Burris Shadydale Ronnie Chase Terra Flight Ken Heaney Joe Dillon Ellis Glendale Jerry Church MacDonald Higgins MacVale Dunn Wayne C Grey Wolf Annunziata Story Eva Annese Bailio Alien Britt Lone Scott Burris Childs Mighty Judy No Diver Chief Deville Langtry Zelda C Henney W. D. Melburn Coville Bay State Isabel Culhane Stormy Valley Long King Cole Hinds Mr. Alloway Nazarian Seattle G

Celtics coast to 112 94 win over 76ers in Game 3

Boston shot to a 2 1 lead in the Eastern Division finals by taking a 112 94 decision over Philadelphia at the Garden. Russell led with 19 points and 26 rebounds while Sam Jones and Havlicek each scored 24 as Wilt Chamberlain battled hard with 37 rebounds and 24 points but lacked support as Philly fouled out Greer.

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Monument To Memorialize Skiing Victim Bill Beck

A committee forms to erect a Vermont granite memorial at Middlebury College Snow Bowl for William M. H. Beck former URI ski coach and Snow Bowl director who died after an accident in March. The bronze ski school bell plaque honors his 1961 65 tenure and teaching zeal.

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Player Shoots 7 Under 65 To Lead Masters Tourney

Gary Player fired a seven under par 65 at Augusta National, tying the low Masters opening round record, and leading a crowded field as 33 of 91 players broke par. Nicklaus, Lema, Aaron and Sikes followed at 67, with Palmer at 70 and Reed named NBA rookie of the year in New York.

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Green Mountain Track Results and Times

Horse racing card from Green Mountain shows first to ninth races with times from 2:06 to 2:19. Winners include Stolem in the first race and Omar's Quick Flash in the ninth, with notable placings for Greentree Susan and Mighty Twinkle. Attendance reached 1,850 and handle totaled $93,533.

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YMCA Tournament Days Begin April 19 at Bennington Area

The 9th annual Tournament Days at the Bennington Area YMCA run the week of April 19. Open to members through age 18 at no charge, events include pool, table tennis, and candlepin bowling. Junior division covers up to age 14 and Intermediate ages 15 to 18. Signups available at the YMCA office. deadline is Friday April 16.

Bennington Area YMCA John Riddle

Bowling SOUTHERN VT LEAGUE Summary

Pownal Valley defeats Paulin's Garage 4-0. Highs: Dennis 224 single and 56 triple, Downing 527 series. Bellemare's blanked, Hughes 213 single, White leading The Villager with 1–3 score. DuBois 2–2 and Bishop 47. numeric lines indicate scores and totals.

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Green Mountain Entries in 1965 Horse Trot Meet

Friday April 9 1965 card lists first trotter races with $600 purses in a program featuring many horse names and drivers. Entries include La Scotch Shadydale Countrystyle Larry Scott Ernest Hanover City Limit Hideohope Shadydale Biscuit and others with payouts and plate numbers noted across multiple divisions.

Allen Shadydale Ted Culhane Silk Jr Larry Scott Harriet Ernest Hanover Ferriero City Limit Davis Hideohope Corel Shadydale Biscuit Folgeroe Cimg Belvedere Arthurs Merry Diamond Coville Fingo’s Kone Breezy Dean Church Simond D. Annunziata Snappy Dillon Zofrea Chipper M Childs Kelly Boy Casey Gel Blue Yonder Cole Miss Girdietree Cowger Tomiem Burris Colleen Royal No Driver Success Margo Collins Betty Gold Lubor Goldie Marie Dawkins P. B. Grattan Hutch Meadow Mac Hinas Ambrose Lad MacDonald Parkers Boy Hil Sambo B Hayes Yankee Joy Arthurs Tossell Bell Williams Ruby Calhoun Chase Sam Sanders Manzi Red Glory Marshall Whiz Story Pace Baby Billy Carbone Adio Knight Ben Turlington Graham Crocker Collette Benny Goose Heeney Woydoc Bell Broxfield Long Equs Jim Lohmeyer Jr Cel Andy Minhor Franz

Bennington Little League Registration At YMCA

Registration for the Bennington Little League will be conducted on Monday and Tuesday nights April 12 and 13 from 6 30 to 9 30 at the YMCA. Eligible are boys who reach eight by August 1 this year. Parents must accompany with a birth certificate. Helpers may contact league officials on the listed nights.

Bennington Little League YMCA

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