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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1964

Page

6

Tournaments Feed Bowler Nation With Wide Calendar

The piece highlights the surge in ABC sanctioned tournaments surpassing 11 500 this season and praises organizers like Frank Churchill for Bennington bowlers. It notes events from the Peterson Classic to the Heinke Classic, urges winter tournaments, and shares a cautionary lane mishap involving 14 year old Freddie Gold. It ends with local league scores and a call for a big turnout.

ABC Bennington Association Vermont Frank Churchill Bennington Chicago Cincinnati Jim Robinette Alexandria Baltimore Frank Long Island N.Y Freddie Gold Freddie Mitch Rahway Rusty Dunham Roger Raymond Mitch By the Eastern Maxine Heald Natalie Seale John Griffin Leo Bentley

Mets Top National League in Player Transfers

The New York Mets led the majors in player transfers as rosters shrank to 28 on opening day. Pitchers Mike Joyce Grover Powell and catcher Choo Choo Coleman were sent to Buffalo, while Ron Locke Steve Dillon and Carlton Willey moved within limits and Willey went on the 30 day injured list.

New York Mets Casey Stengel Buffalo Mets Mike Joyce Grover Powell Choo-Choo Coleman Ron Locke Steve Dillon Carlton Willey

Giants Bring Pierce Back as Free Agent Pitcher

The San Francisco Giants signed veteran southpaw Billy Pierce as a free agent after releasing him at season end 1963. Manager Alvin Dark shows optimism despite Pierce posting a 9.58 ERA in 10 exhibition innings. Other moves include Dave DeBuschere optioned to Indianapolis and additional roster changes across the majors.

San Francisco Giants Billy Pierce Giants Pierce Alvin Dark Billy Chicago White Sox Dave DeBusschere Indianapolis University of Detroit DeBusschere White Sox Cincinnati Reds Jim Dickson Steve Boros San Diego Philadelphia Phillies Paul Brown Little Rock Cal McLish Cleveland Indians Chico Salmon Portland

Thoroughbred and Harness Picks From Yesterday's Races

Daily racing card lists nine races with top picks for each trot and pace events. Includes main contenders and longshots such as Hickory Scot Alan Pearl Viceroy Fenn Bott Town Favorite Be Cheerful Our Girl Chockoyette Lee Chockoyette David Louise Purdue A.C.'s Chance and Gozo Penny. Yesterday's picks show 3 winning selections and 11 longshots among 26 races analyzed.

Viva Scorebuness Corey's Baseball Odds and Lineups

Monday's results show Los Angeles 4 over Washington 0 as the only game. Tuesday features listed pitchers with 1963 records. NL and AL standings and upcoming matchups include Houston, Chicago, Milwaukee, San Francisco, and Los Angeles contending.

Los Angeles Washington Houston Chicago Milwaukee New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh St. Louis San Francisco Cincinnati Jackson Veale Spahn Marichal Bennett Broglio Koufax

Angels and Colts Lead Baseball Opening Day Parade

The Los Angeles Angels and Houston Colt .45s opened 1964 with wins boosting them atop their leagues. Ken McBride blanked the Senators 4 0, Ken Johnson pitched Houston to a 6 3 win at Cincinnati, while stars like Koufax and Marichal prepared for night games as the season kicked off across MLB.

Los Angeles Angels Houston Colts Angels Colts Bill Rigney Senators Ken McBride Washington Lyndon Johnson Stan Yogi Berra Yankee Stadium Whitey Ford Bill Monbouquette Boston Red Sox Ford Yankees Monbouquette Boston Chicago White Sox Baltimore Orioles Gary Peters Baltimore Hank Bauer Milt Pappas Orioles Camilo Pascual Minnesota Twins Indians Cleveland Jim Mudcat) Grant Pittsburgh Warren Spahn Braves Juan Marichal Giants Larry Jackson Cubs Bob Veale Pirates Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals Walt Alston Sandy Koufax Koufax Ernie Broglio Casey Stengel Philadelphia Mets Ol’ Case al Jackson

Monbouquette Faces Yanks Conigliaro in Center

In New York, the Boston Red Sox lineup features 19 year old Tony Conigliaro in center field for the opening game against the Yankees. The Sox face a bleak outlook after an 8 22 record in spring training.

Monbouquette Yanks Conigliaro NEW York UPI Boston Red Sox New York Yankees Boston Golden Boy Tony Conigliaro Swampscott Mass Red Sox Bill Monbouquette Johnny Pesky Whitey Ford Mondo Ford Phil Linz Tony Kubek Yankee Yogi Berra

Lema Reflects on Masters Debacle and Negative Mood

Tony Lema expresses frustration after a Masters round in Augusta Georgia. He says he was a favorite but played poorly and had a negative attitude as the course seemed impossible and wide fairways were mentioned in his self critical appraisal.

Augusta UPI Tony Lema

Green Mountain Park BCHS horse show dates changed

The BCHS horse show, originally set for June 20–21, has new dates June 13–14 after efforts to contact Rev. Vincent J. Spinelli and track officials. Apologies issued to Green Mountain Park for press missteps. entries and photo coverage remain smooth with track support.

Green Mountain Park Vincent J. Spinelli Vincent J. Bartimo

Gonzaga Prep Teams Taste Win and Losses This Year

In Spokane Gonzaga Prep had an undefeated football season while their basketball squad endured 18 losses. The contrast highlighted a year of mixed results for the school's athletic programs.

Spokane, Wash UPI Gonzaga Prep

Farmers Dry Clean Dirty Eggs To Preserve Grade A Quality

New York report notes an English firm has patented a machine that uses a foam rubber cup and rotating brush to clean dirty eggs. The device enables drying without washing which would remove protective coatings and invite bacteria, rot, and mold.

New York UPI

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