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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1966

Page

12

Errors Kill Sox In Marathon Loss

Cleveland Indians rally from two deficits to beat the Boston Red Sox 8-7 in 12 innings on Max Alvis's two out single scoring Chuck Hinton. Five Boston errors helped Cleveland erase a 4-0 and a 7-6 deficit as 33,198 watched opening day drama at Cleveland Stadium.

Cleveland UPI Cleveland Indians Boston Red Sox Max Alvis Chuck Hinton Indians

Miller named executive director of Major League Players Association

Marvin J. Miller 49 named executive director of the Major League Players Association, to start July 1 at the New York HQ. He accepted a $50,000 yearly post by a 489 to 136 vote and plans to work with player representatives to develop a program. Miller noted pride at the appointment after touring spring camps and serving 16 years with the union.

New York UPI Marvin J. Miller United Steelworkers of America Major League Players Association Miller Association

Brewer Takes Vegas Lead In Tournament Of Champions

Gay Brewer moved into a two stroke lead at the halfway mark of the Tournament of Champions after a second round 69. He sits 139 total, four under par, with Billy Casper and Dudley Wysong Jr. tied for second at 141. Palmer Nicklaus and Player also moved closer, while rough conditions at Desert Inn challenged the field.

Las Vegas Nev UPI Gay Brewer Desert Inn Country Club Brewer Augusta Jack Nicklaus Billy Casper Dudley Wysong Jr Wysong T. of C Arnold Palmer Nicklaus Gary Player Palmer Player Joe Campbell Bruce Crampton Australia Frank Beard Dave Marr Beard Crampton Marr Lionel Hebert Dan Sikes Casper ABC

Tigers Grab Fourth Straight

DETROIT (UPI) Dick McAuliffe blasted a grand slam and Al Kaline hit a homer and a double as the Tigers beat the Washington Senators 8 to 3 for their fourth straight win in the season opener crowd of 36,674. Kaline and McAuliffe provided the early power and Kaline scored on a double with subsequent hits. Washington two runs came on Ken McMullen’s homer in the third as Dave Wickersham started for Detroit and Orlando Pena closed out the win.

Baltimore UPI Fritz Peterson Baltimore Orioles New York Yankees Peterson Frank Robinson Yankees Wally Bunker Joe Pepitone Roy White New York Roger Maris Tom Tresh Tresh Clete Boyer Luis Aparicio Brooks Robinson Andy Etchebarren Philadelphia Philadelphia Phillies Jack Baldsch Cincinnati Reds Phils Reds Johnny Briggs Adolphe Phillips Clay Dalrymple Baldschun Sammy Ellis Detroit Dick McAuliffe al Kaline Detroit Tigers Washington Senators Tigers McAuliffe Washington Jim Duckworth Don Wert Bill Freehan Mickey Stanley Senators Dave Wickersham Blasingame Ken McMullen Orlando Pena

Painting Bee Brings Free Paint Job to Brighton Club

The Mt Anthony Country Club received a $1000 grey-green paint job donated by 17 members who worked three days in a painting bee. Participants included Frank Paquin and 16 others, with Mrs George Ellis funding services. Ben Mont Plant supplied drop cloths and the prize, while Larry Powers hosted a dinner launching the effort. Hugo Ermacora provided meals and Joe Madkour furnished beverages.

Mt. Anthony Country Club Ben Mont Larry Powers Hugo Ermacora Anthony Joe Madkour Central Market Luke Welch Charles P. Hayward Herbert Irwin Frank Pacquin Bob Wheeler David Blair Hamilton

Pownal Harness Race Results Summary

Highlights from the Pownal meet show top finishers across eleven trots led by first place in each heat. Notable names include Tassy's Waybill, King Cole, Bill Congress, Blue March, and Wise Colonel with times ranging from 2:07 to 2:12.1. Purses and payouts listed alongside finishing positions and performance notes.

Mets Drop Fifth Straight

New York Mets opened the season with a 3 2 loss to the Atlanta Braves in front of 52812 fans, their fifth straight opening-day defeat. Cleon Jones homered in the eighth to put the Mets ahead 2 1, but Jack Fisher took the loss as two Braves hits, an error, and a sacrifice fly capped a ninth inning rally.

NEW York UPI New York Mets Atlanta Braves Mets Cleon Jones Jack Fisher Braves Joe Torre Marty Keough Lee Thomas Jones Atlanta Denny LeMaster Hank Aaron Thomas Dennis Menke Fisher LeMaster Billy O’dell Ed Kranepool

State Fish and Game Dept Begins Annual Trout Stocking

Vermont Fish and Game announces its annual stocking program for 1966 with multiple plantings to improve survival and creel take. The plan includes over 371000 brook trout 133500 brown trout and 177500 rainbow trout as legal sizes, plus thousands of smaller stock.

State Fish Game Dept Montpelier Vermont Fish & Game Dept Willoughby River Orleans

Pownal Derby Night Promises $5000 Vermont Pace

The final night at Pownal features a $5000 Vermont Pacing Derby as part of the $15,000 Green Mountain Park purse, the largest in track history. Heineken heads a nine horse field with money winners and record holders including Ladd Diamond and Shady Dale Hostess before Lt. Gov Daley awards the Governor s Trophy and the Mustang prize.

Green Mountain Park Vincent J. Bartimo John Phillips Vermont Pownal Don Wilson Harold Story Georgia Red Dale Hostess Rene Collette Ladd Diamond John Daley

Green Mountain Entries at 1966 racing meet

Saturday April 16 1966 card lists multiple pace and trot events with $600 to $5000 purses. Notable horses include Yankee Barnes Smith Stocks N Bonds and Elegant Wick while drivers include Sadowsky Blaisdell Story and Story. More than ten races feature entries across pace and trot divisions with numerous horse and handler pairings.

Elegant Wick—Pultzla Georgia Red Seth Hanover—Davis Shadydale Cross Princess R Corneilier Ladd Diamond Collette Lind’s Girl Blaisdell Heinekin—Wilson Glenn H.W Silk

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