Opening Day Looms for Vermont Trout and Local Teams
Rain keeps fields wet as Benhi and other local squads struggle to practice before the season. Dave Ordway is highlighted as a rising Bennington pitcher while scouts eye Bennington High’s star. Vermont opening day for fishing arrives in two weeks with hatchery and native trout discussion, bait choices, and angler enthusiasm. Evening track action at Green Mt Park shows quiet crowds despite improving weather.
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Chamberlain accuses magazine of distorting hoop article
Philadelphia star Wilt Chamberlain charged Sports Illustrated with inserting unauthorized thoughts into his byline piece. He disputed the altered title My Life In The Bush League and said the article unfairly criticized Dolph Schayes as too nice to coach professionals. The 76ers trailed Boston 2-1 in the series.
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Greene's Mobilettes Tally Ho High and low scores report
Greene's Mobilettes tally a 3 1 1 result with Mattison posting a high single of 17 and a high triple 483. LeBlanc 175 and Snow 479 contribute to the Knotty Pine Rest, while Perkins nets high singles 187 and triples 510. Hawks Realtors show Lonergan Thomas 1 with LeTourneau 216 and Lindsey 513. Marty Moore's Flowers and Strikes Splits and Spares round out the card with varied results.
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Pownal Stakes Feature Two Paces In Eighth Ninth Races
Tonight at Green Mountain Park the eighth race features three winners from recent shows as Andy Hanover Lee Scott and Singing Water clash. In the ninth, Wilbur Blackstone heads a field of sidewheelers with Harold Story driving from post four for a $1,500 purse, Grand Flyer as likely early leader from post seven, and Brindle Lass from the outside with Vin Culhane aboard.
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W. Dawkins
Royal Majesty
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Boom’s Girl
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Lee Scott
Singing Water
Pownal Oval
Miss Myrtle
Yonkers Raceway
Lubar
Abbe Stone
Ferriero
Audey Hanover
Heeney
Myrtle
Anness
Princess R
Marshall
Skipper Tass
Childs
Foster
R. Muntz
Racing Card Returns Green Mountain Entries Pace Returns
A dense list of harness racing fields with multiple pacing and trotting divisions. Names include Adonis Bobby, Liberty Hutch, Captain D.M.I, Audrey Hanover, Miss Jeve Skinner, Prince Majesty, Flying Gold, and Winged contenders across ten paces with purses ranging from 600 to 1500 dollars. Events feature competitors from Standardbreds like Mattison, Foster, and Jevons across divisions paced and trotted with posted prize money and lineups.
Astrodome Inauguration Dazzles as Sun Creates Glare
Houston hosts the Astrodome inauguration with 50,000 attendees including President Johnson for the Astros Yankee game. Gov. Connally throws the first ball as dignitaries from Mexico and Texas arrive. The sun-glare through the plexiglass dome raises concerns about cost and engineering while the crowd enjoys the landmark event.
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Ski Report and Weather Outlook for New England Ski Areas
New England ski areas report surface types and snow depths with many locales noted as SC or 3 for surface code. The U S Weather Bureau foresees ideal spring skiing this weekend with mostly sunny skies and daytime thawing after light night freezing.
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Shortest Man Named Captain At Dartmouth
Dartmouth basketball made 5-foot-9 pre med student Neil Castaldo captain for next season. The Cranford New Jersey native succeeds Vic Mair and says the team will surprise people with an optimistic attitude after snapping a 33 game losing streak with a win over Brown.
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Nicklaus Palmer and Player Lead Masters Tournament
Bulky Jack Nicklaus joins Arnold Palmer and Gary Player at the Masters midway with a 36 hole total of 138. Palmer shoots 68 to move into contention, while Player posts 73 to stay near the lead. Sikes and Lema sit within one stroke of 139 as Aaron, Wininger, and Bayer trail.
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Cowboys Win NFL Franchise For 1960 Season
Dallas awarded a 1960 NFL franchise on January 28, 1960. Amos Alonzo Stagg, Yale end, named to the first All-America team in 1889. Coliseum Relays set for May 14 at Los Angeles Coliseum, site of 1932 Olympics.
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