Union School Board Eyes Poll on Gym Seating
The Mt. Anthony Union School Board discussed community input on gym seating for the new high school. A public meeting next Tuesday will review plans with architects, amid estimates to raise seats from 1 080 to 1 600 or 2 500, with costs up to 150 000 dollars and structural changes to walls and foundation.
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Mt. Anthony Union
Colin Smith
Architects Collaborative
Cambridge
Mass
Smith
Arthur S. Faris
Shaftsbury
Pittsfield Welcomes Red Sox AA Team Opening Day
Pittsfield Mass professional baseball returns after 14 years as the Pittsfield Red Sox host the Springfield Giants in Wahconah Park to start the Eastern League season at 2 p.m. The mayor urged fans to attend a parade and opening ceremonies tonight and tomorrows game, with local dignitaries and Boston Red Sox officials in attendance.
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Pop) Popowski
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Monarchs
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Neil T. Mahoney
Boston Red Sox
Pittsfield Boys Club
Dickinson Leads Texas Open Into Second Round
Gardner Dickinson, weighing about 130 pounds, holds a one stroke lead at Oak Hills as pain from a shoulder injury lingers. He shot 32 33 65 in the opening round and trails a cluster of contenders including Bert Weaver Tommy Aaron and Jacky Cupit who posted 66s.
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San Antonio
Tex
UPI
Gardner Dickinson
Ben Hogan
Dickinson
Oak Hills Country Club
Bert Weaver
Tommy Aaron
Jacky Cupit
Weaver
Aaron
Cupit
Kel Nagle
Jack Rule
Charles Sifford
Los Angeles
Koufax Dominates Mets In 2-1 Dodger Win
Sandy Koufax pitched a four hitter, striking out nine, as the Los Angeles Dodgers edged the New York Mets 2-1. Maury Wills error led to the Mets run, but John Roseboro drove in Willie Davis in the ninth to seal the victory. Dodgers also benefitted from solid early offense and strong relief as other NL and AL games unfolded.
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Los Angeles Dodgers
Walt Alston
Sandy
King
New York Mets
Koufax
Philadelphia Phillies
Mets
Maury Wills
Dodgers
Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati Reds
Baltimore Orioles
Washington Senators
Minnesota Twins
New York Yankees
Jack Fisher
Wills
Tommy Davis
Roy McMillan
Ron Swoboda
John Roseboro
Willie Davis
Billy Williams
Glenn Beckert
Cubs
Ted Abernathy
Ron Santo
Beckert
Vada Pinson
Reds
Orioles
Washington
Luis Aparicio
Paul Blair
Boog Powell
Brooks Robinson
Norm Siebern
Curt Blefary
Wally Bunker
Jim Palmer
Tony Oliva
Zoilo Versalles
Twins
Yankees
Jim Kaat
al Downing
Norshaft LL Tryouts Set At NB Field Tomorrow
Norshaft Arlington Little League announces tryouts at North Bennington field tomorrow at 2 p.m. for players North of Branch River including North Bennington Road and Lyons District. Boys nine by Aug 1 and under 13 by that date must be accompanied by a parent.
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North Bennington
Branch River
North Bennington Road
Lyons District
Mt San Antonio Relays Draw 3000 Athletes
About 3000 athletes from high schools junior colleges universities and club teams entered the seventh annual Mt San Antonio Relays in Walnut California. The event is AAU sanctioned with NCAA barred from competing although some NCAA athletes had been entered then withdrawn on Walter Byers instructions.
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Walnut
Calif
NCAA-AAU feud prompts call for congressional inquiry in Kansas City
In Kansas City the NCAA seeks a congressional probe into the AAU-NCAA split as athletes withdraw. Hilmer Lodge asks for inquiry. Byers supports impartial questioning of differences between the U S Track and Field Federation and the AAU and NCAA. Mt San Antonio meet touted as bigger with 21 former Olympians and Japan's distance runners. In Boston, UPI reports 279,290 fans attended the 10 opening day American League games versus 321,604 in the National League.
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Lodge
Mt. San Antonio
U.S
Japan
Boston
UPI
Arcaro Praises Hartack While Heading Derby Watch
New York based report notes Eddie Arcaro lauds Bill Hartack’s riding skill as Hartack seeks a fifth Kentucky Derby win aboard Bold Lad at Churchill Downs next Saturday. Arcaro, 49, will attend the race, splitting focus between praise and business as he works in horse insurance with Livestock and Casualty. Bold Lad is not covered by his insurer.
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New York
UPI
Eddie Arcaro
Bill Hartack
Arcaro
Hartack
Bold Lad
Churchill Downs
Tim Tam
Horse Insurance
Black Hawks win 3 1 to tie series in Montreal
Chicago uses return of Pi lote from a shoulder injury to beat Montreal 3 1 in game four. Wharram and Mikita set up the winner as Pilote adds an assist and the series shifts with games slated for Montreal and Chicago.
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Chicago
UPI
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Montreal Canadiens
Hawks
Pierre Pilote
Montreal
Hawk
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Pie Lote
Pierre
Kenny Whareram
Pilote
Wharram
Stan Mikita
Mikita
Canadiens
Gump Worsley
Lakers Celtics Clash In Fourth NBA Playoff Game
Los Angeles hosts Boston in the fourth game of the NBA championship at the Sports Arena. The Celtics lead 2-1 as they chase a seventh straight title, while the Lakers seek to even the series at 2-2 without Elgin Baylor who remains sidelined with a knee injury.
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YMCA Tourneys End Seven Cup Titles
The Bennington YMCA tournament finals end with seven youths winning top honors in pool ping pong and candlepin bowling. Howard Therrien wins two titles, the Intermediate bowling crown and the ping pong title, finishing with a 296 three game total and a 4-2 ping pong victory over Chip Durocher.
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Bennington
Howard Therrien
Monument Ave
Therrien
Chip Durocher
Phil Boodakian
Dewey St
Eddy Ballance
Boodakian
Ballance
Greg Maguire
County St
Scott Buchannan
Gage St
Larry Guetti
Teddy Rogers
Poultney Names New Coach After Houghton Steps Down
Poultney High School announces a new basketball coach after Dean Houghton resigns to focus on his duties as principal. Houghton led Poultney to a state Class M championship during 13 seasons, guiding teams to success and stability in the program.
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Poultney
Houghton
Dean Houghton
Poultney High School
71st Penn Relays Open At Franklin Field Today
The 71st Penn Relays began at Franklin Field with 6 000 athletes from 119 colleges and numerous prep and elementary schools. Forty plus events across two days include the 400 meter hurdles, two mile and four mile races, medley relays, and field events. Villanova defends strong in key events while Missouri Rice and others challenge for titles.
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UPI
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Franklin Field
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Rice
Western Michigan
Georgetown
St. John’s
Villanova
Wildcats
Red Sox option Connolly to Toronto on recall
Boston sent pitcher Ed Connolly to Toronto on 24 hour recall as the Red Sox trimmed to 27 players. In Philadelphia, Boxing Hall of Famer Willie Pep was set to meet local lightweight Jackie Lennon in an eight round fight at the Philadelphia Arena Monday night.
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UPI
Boston Red Sox
Ed Connolly
Toronto
Philadelphia
Willie Pep
Jackie Lennon
Philadelphia Arena
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By ED Sainsbury
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