Benhi Wins Vermont State Junior Rifle Championship
Northfield Bennington High School captured the Vermont State Junior Rifle Championship at Norwich University with a 1456 team score, defeating Northfield by ten. Team members Bill Tudor led with 373, followed by Pete Comar 360, Steve Cleveland 363, and Bill Harmon 360, with Tudor earning the O Neil Trophy for best prone and offhand.
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Barre Pistol and Rifle Club
New York
Schenectady High School
Ruth Gavin
Rita Walker
Susan White
Bob Atwood
Bruce Fuller
Joe Rousseau
Brian Atwood
Jim Harrington
Bennington High
Norwich University
Palmer Wins Desert Inn Round in Tough Winds
Arnold Palmer captured the Desert Inn playoff with a four stroke margin over Gay Brewer, finishing at 283 with a 69 in windy conditions. Brewer earned 12 000 for second. Palmer added 20 000.
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Mets' Stuart Shrugs Off Dr Strangeglove Nickname
New York reports Dick Stuart responds to the nickname Dr Strangeglove by defending his defense. He cites peers like Lee Thomas Boog Powell Bill White and Bill Mazeroski as better fielders and recalls Hank Aaron coining the jab. Stuart says he makes key plays and insists he’s not the worst defender in the majors.
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Willie Mays
Giants
Carl Yastrzemski
Red Sox
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John Roseboro
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Madrid stays in bid amid pricey Olympics race
Madrid denies withdrawal from the 1972 Olympics bid despite reports of a $250 million price tag. Munich gains from potential ballot splits as the IOC prepares to decide in Rome on April 26 during its nine day convention.
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Russell Unanimous Choice As Celtics Player Coach
Celtics name Bill Russell, 32, as player coach succeeding Red Auerbach in a historic move. The decision, made during the playoffs, ends months of coaching speculation and makes Russell the NBA’s first Black head coach.
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Mound Only Weak Spot Saber Nine Threat for WVL Crown
Bennington Catholic opens its 1966 season at Welling Field in North Bennington facing Otter Valley. The Sabers bring a veteran lineup with at least one varsity letter from all starters and strong defense. The lone concern is pitching with junior varsity experience but the infield and outfield show depth led by J.J. Moore Pat Moore and Don Chaffin. The schedule includes eight WVL games and a Brattleboro home series, with Rutland expected to challenge for the crown.
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Celtics Seek Tie With Lakers In Second Game
Boston, the six point favorite, shifts focus from hopes of victory to stopping West and Baylor after Los Angeles took a 133-129 overtime win in game one. Russell named player coach for next season marks milestone as Celtics plan defensive tweaks and lineup shifts for the rematch in Boston Garden.
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Sophomores Lead Benhi As MSJ Opens At Rutland
Bennington High School opens the baseball season with a sophomore-heavy lineup under Coach Don Ziter. Key returnees include Dave Palmer, Dave Krug, Bill Brownell, Jerry Jepson, and Jim Keir. The Cats aim to rebound after a 62 league record and crown last season, facing MSJ today and Adams and Rutland in upcoming games.
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Bennington High School
Brad Dewey
Benhi
Don Ziter
Russell Christie
Bendi
Catholic High
Cats
MSJ
Rutland
Dave Palmer
Dave Krug
Jerry Jepson
Jim Keir
ECHL
Otter Valley
Otters
Windsor
Doug Watkin
Bob Baldwin
John Burgess
Dave Ordway
Ordway
Greg Croft
Jim Kier
Ziter
Krug
Palmer
Brownell
Russ Christie
Jim Shoemaker
Christie
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Earl Bump
Allan Hollister
Bill Dupre
Jepson
MLJ
Bendi Schedule Highlights April to May
Bendi announces a busy schedule with games on April 19 at MSJ, April 21 at Adams, April 22 at Rutland, April 29 at Otter Valley, May 3 at BCHS, and multiple matches against MSJ Brattleboro at 2 p.m., Rutland, McCann, Brattleboro at 2 p.m., Otter Valley, BCHS, and McCann.
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