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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1967

Page

9

Moment of Truth Looms for Cassius Clay

The letter-writer addresses Cassius Clay directly about choosing between the Army and jail, urging him to weigh religion, freedom, and public life. He recalls watching Clay train, cites Joe Louis, and connects the pressure Clay faces to Don Larsen’s perfect game bid, ending with encouragement and a nod to having been in both situations.

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Pownal Entries Race Day Card Highlights

Pownal Friday April 28 features multiple Pace and Trot events from first to eleventh with a slate of horses and jockeys. Notable entries include First Pace divisions such as My Friend Sam and Honey Bear while Second and Third Pace show Betsy Counsel and Silver Storm. Attendance printed as 2,212 with handle at $145,242.

Pace Mys Capasso White Iola—Sadovsky My Friend Sam—Dobkowski Demona Jane Peaches Spud—Goddard Honey Bear —Virag Alelle—Schmidt Cross Aston Olga—Hancock Varsity Martel Betsy Counsel—Schmigel Grand Wil—McCarthy Major Moraka—Cornell Runnymede Masten—Haggerty the Little Hoss Jimmy's Allen Charming Wilson—Landry Lady Wonder Leary Miss Kent—Bard Chatty Doll Jet Jimmie—Goddard Meadow Ben—Bier Thornapple— Kane Jerry's Wally—Baker Keen Robinson Lutman Dukewyn— Browne Don—Bell Hanover Blue Boy MacNevin Pizzano Kane Flame Song—Arthurs Tultion—Collins Etch Alden—Hill Frank Graham— MacDonald Dillers Duke— Langtry Eva’s Son Annese Cool Yankee—Nazarian Phillips Pride Morel Nevele Hanover Payne Vic—Heeney Prince Majesty MacDonald Handle Runnymede Coons Bay State Sean—Butcher Sharon Nevin—Cole Hunter— Fleming Mighty Goose— Morel Vola Dale—Smith Clayhaven Delight— Peckham Meadow Scott Belmonte J D Means—Nazarian Brewers Gem—Rocco Margie’s Fly—Andersen Busy Time—Heeney Maggie Pace—Cole Shadow Em Pres—Gray Patrice—Garnsey So Little Fanelli Rocky Raven Garnsey Vicky Rodney LeDuc Witty Long—Livingston Worthy Promise LaRouchh P R Vic—Tingley Cash Freight—Cole Hoyt Dania Deene Emmy Lou Call

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