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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1965
Page
10
Benhi and pitcher Dave Ordway edged Rutland 1-0 as Ordway held the Raiders to four singles over seven innings. Bennington’s errorless defense and timely plays supported a strong outing, with two hits aiding the win and coach Don Ziter optimistic about upcoming games.
Arlington Eagles open the Molly Stark League season with a 12 game slate starting Tuesday at home against Leland and Gray. Eight starters return led by pitchers Russ Holton Jim Hayden and Tom Poulin with a 9 4 last season. Coach Henry Coley emphasizes defense and improving hitting while predicting stronger pitching and a tight roster of infielders and outfielders as the season unfolds.
Eight pacers race in the Corsican Invitational Pace for 2000 dollars. Thomas Brook, the favorite, draws post eight with Len Fancher driving after a Yonkers triumph 2 05 with 2:05.2 this year. Singing Water, Wilbur Blackstone, and others follow with post positions noted as the card features nine pacers and one trot totaling 8900 in purses.
Deweys Wreckers beat Ben Mont 4-0 in bowling with Thompson posting a 258 single and 602 triple. Capella Real Estate won 2-0 against Lauzon’s Maching Shop, with Collins delivering a 207 single and Churchill a 559 triple. Skunks edged Greater Benn Teachers 3-1 as Brock hit 221 and Kahwajy 617. Lonergan & Thomas tied Lions 2-2 with Fonteneau recording 234 and 558. Brogue Equipment defeated Fienberg’s Store 2-0, Brogue scoring 195. R Livingston finished with 495 and Crealese 511 in the 2 Little 2 Late matchup. Manchester '5' surprised Elliott 2-0 with Elliott posting 201 single and 509 triple.
Racing card lists first through tenth pace entries with owners and horses, noting purses from $650 to $2000 and multiple breeders. Key performers include Brittingham Colonie, Olin, Arthurs, Dawkins, Plummer, Congers, Runnymede, Knight, Betty Gold and Royal Majesty among numerous horses, drivers, and clubs across multiple divisions.
Burr and Burton defeats Woodstock 8-4 in Manchester as Bowen and Edson power the win with seven RBIs and a 410 foot homer by Bowen. Edson drives in four, including a first inning double and a fifth inning homer, while Taft, Smith, and Bowen contribute key runs as the Bulldogs take early-season command.
Tryouts for Bennington Little League baseball teams will be held at the Little League Field on April 26 27 28 and 29 starting at 6 p m All boys aged nine to 12 in the area south of the Roaring Branch and Walloomsac Rivers are invited whether registered or not and all returnees from last year’s Minor Leagues should report at 6 p m Monday Registration will continue for unregistered boys aged eight to 12 First time registrants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and bring proof of birth date All league officials coaches and players agents should attend and those offering assistance may contact Little League personnel at the field The auction of players selected at the tryouts will be held on Monday May 3.
Tommy Aaron led the Texas Open at halfway with a 132 after a 66 in San Antonio. Bert Weaver shot 68 to sit at 134, while Don January and Dean Refram were tied for third at 136. Gardner Dickinson faded to 137 amid a crowded leaderboard.
Lebanon Valley Speedway opens its 1965 racing season tonight at 8 30 starting time for the first race. Veterans Doug Garrisson of Hudson New York and Butch Jelly of Williamstown Massachusetts are featured. A new novice class will give inexperienced drivers a chance to break into the sport.
National Open winner Ken Venturi announced he will miss the British Open this July due to a cold weather condition linked to Raynaud's phenomenon in both hands. After Mayo Clinic tests, doctors advised he cannot play in cold weather events, though he plans warm weather warmups including Buick Open and Cleveland Open before National Open in St Louis. He may undergo drug treatment cyclopasmol and will return to Mayo Clinic on May 23 for further evaluation.
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