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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1962

Page

5

Monbouquette No-Hits White Sox 1-0 in Major League Showdown

Boston’s Billy Monbouquette fired a near perfect no hit no run game against Chicago, a 1-0 victory spoiled only by a second inning walk to Al Smith. He retired 22 straight, while Nellie Fox’s ninth inning grounder and a Aparicio strikeout closed the win. Monbouquette improved to 9-10.

Medford Mass Chicago White Sox Red Sox Mike Higgins Monbouquette Boston al Smith Charley Maxwell Sherm Lollar Monbo New York Yankees Los Angeles Washington Cleveland Detroit Kansas City Minnesota Baltimore Nellie Fox Fox Early Wynn Mombo Luis Aparicio

Hoosick Falls Softball Invitational Opens Tonight

The second annual Hoosick Falls Softball Invitational begins tonight at 8 under Noble Wood Field. Bennington Independents face Rudius of Hoosick Falls in the opener. Watervliet Carmodots meet Hudson Falls Faculty Saturday at 8. Sunday hosts Webbs Concessioners of Troy versus Gussie and Ed's of Hudson Falls followed by Salluzzo's Grill of Hoosick Falls against Saltons Tavern of Schenectady. Nick's Tavern of Watervliet and Hill Top of Johnsonville draw byes.

Hoosick Falls N.Y Noble Wood Bennington Independents Rudius Water Vliet Carmodots Hudson Falls Webbs Concessioniers Troy Gussie Ed's Salluzzo’s Grill Saltons Tavern Schenectady Nick's Tavern Watervliet Hill Top Johnsonville

Interstate League action features late rallies and ties up standings

Arlington scores four in the third to beat North Bennington 4 3 and push the Bears into a second place tie with Kiwanis and Luries also see ties and big shutout by North Bennington Lions who rout Manchester 10 0. CYO dominates Elks 12 3 as four teams contend for the title.

Lington North Bennington Bears Bears Hoosick Falls Laries Luries Kiwanis Bennington Cyo Cyo Elks Alumni Field Millington Kevin Kearns Derosia

Baseball scores and schedule from Friday games

National League results include Chicago over San Francisco 3 2 in 10 innings and Philadelphia 11 over New York 9. Milwaukee blanked Houston 3 0. Cincinnati beat St Louis 5 1. Pittsburgh defeated Los Angeles 9 1. Today's schedule lists nine matchups with multiple extra innings games and Friday slate previews.

Chicago San Francisco Philadelphia New York Milwaukee Houston Cincinnati St. Louis Pittsburgh Los Angeles Boston Minnesota Baltimore Detroit Kansas City Cleveland Washington Reds St. Louis Cardinals Dodgers Giants Chicago Cubs Bob Shaw New York Mets

Minor League Scores From Pacific Coast To International League

The report lists multiple minor league results across leagues. Tacoma 4 Spokane 2. Seattle 7 San Diego 4. Salt Lake 12 Portland 7. Vancouver 6 Hawaii 2. American Association Indianapolis 5 Louisville 4 in 11 innings. Omaha 6 Denver 4. Dallas Fort Worth 4 Oklahoma City 3. International League Jacksonville 7 Toronto 3. Atlanta 9 Buffalo 5. Richmond 4 Syracuse 1. Columbus 6 Rochester 3.

Tacoma Spokane Seattle San Diego Salt Lake Portland Vancouver Hawaii Indianapolis Louisville Omaha Denver Dallas Ft. Worth Oklahoma City Jacksonville Toronto Atlanta Buffalo Richmond Syracuse Columbus Rochester

Legion Teams Meet Tonight Under Lights

Tonight under the lights at Alumni Field at 8 p m the American Legion nines of Bennington and Williamstown battle in a post season contest. A hot night baseball clash pits two fine teams in a regional showdown with strong league pride on the line.

Alumni Field American Legion Nines Bennington Williamstown Legion

Reds Seek Repeat Run After 1961 Style Rally

Reds ride Frank Robinson power as Cincinnati wins 5-1 over St Louis to move within 7.5 games of the Dodgers and 2.5 of the Giants. Pirates beat Dodgers. Cubs edge Giants in 10. Braves blank Expos. Phillies hammer Mets 11-9 behind Tony Gonzalez and Dennis Bennett.

Cardinals Jim O'Toole Julian Javier Stan Musial Robinson Jerry Lynch Reds Larry Jackson Pirates Bob Friend Stan Williams

Crafts Contest Entries To Close Aug 15

The closing date for entries in the 1962 Creative Crafts contest at the Eastern States Exposition has been extended to August 15. The contest focuses on hand hooked and braided rugs with winners to be displayed at Hampden County Improvement League Building on the exposition grounds September 15 to 23. Entry blanks are available from the Home Department Eastern States Exposition West Springfield MA.

West Springfield Mass Kay Flemer Hampden County Improvement League Exposition Grounds

College All-Stars Ready To Face Formidable Pros

The College All-Stars meet the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field in Chicago for the 1962 game televised by ABC at 8 45 p m EST Coach Otto Graham praises his unit while acknowledging the Packers as a premier NFL team Davis out with a blood disorder Johns Hall Ron Bull Roman Gabriel Jimmy Saxton and Bob Ferguson anchor the lineup with Davis sidelined The game marks the 29th in the Tribune Charities series and Graham s squad aims for an upset potential without naming a starter yet suggesting Had could start if the spread is used

Chicago Green Bay Packers Soldier Field Otto Graham The Collegians Packers Graham Ernie Davis Syracuse Davis Roman Gabriel North Carolina State Jimmy Saxton Texas Bob Ferguson Ohio State Cleveland Browns Chicago Tribune Charities, Inc ABC Detroit Lions

Gonzales Key Coach Behind U S Davis Cup Push Against Mexico

Pancho Gonzales serves as official U S team coach for the Davis Cup tie with Mexico at Chapultepec Sports Center. His tactical leadership and on court practice help drive the squad as they face Rafael Osuna and the Mexican lineup in a best of five. Singles feature Chuck McKinley and Jon Douglas with doubles by McKinley and Dennis Ralston.

Mexico City America Mexico Pancho Gonzales Pancho U.S Bob Kelleher Gonzales Chapultepec Sports Center Alex Olmedo United States Australia Brisbane Perry Jones Los Angeles Uncle Sam

Water-Skier Arthur Johnson Makes Lake La Belle Swim

The 82 year old water skier Arthur Johnson, a well known figure in Oconomowoc Wisconsin, swims the one mile across Lake La Belle each day during the summer.

Oconomowoc Wis Arthur Johnson Lake la Belle Johnson

Milwaukee Braves deny moving back to Boston rumors

Milwaukee club president John McHale flatly rejected reports the Braves are considering a transfer. He called the rumors unfounded and unfair to Wisconsin fans. The team moved from Boston to Milwaukee in 1953 and has drawn 446,210 for 44 home dates this season, far below last year.

Milwaukee Milwaukee Braves Boston John McHale Braves McHale Wisconsin Milwaukee County

Racing Results First at Dixie Harness Meet

Dense card shows eight races with trot and pace events. Orbit Volo wins the first division in 2 12.2, followed by Bunny Rainbow and Rose Key Bold in the subsequent dashes with tight fields and multiple payoffs. Attendance tallies 2322. total handle 85,003. Fourth race lists a pace with Timmy H as favorite in 2 10.

Mile Orbit Volo McQuigge Scotch DeLux Beckwith Robin Hood Cornellier Low Coast Dixie Candie Pete Prodial Rosecroft Pece Bunny Rainbow McCarthy Pace Lullabbe DeWolf Red Marvel Aston Lydia Nape Ceeiaes Santa Eddie D

Thoroughbred Pace Results From Friday Races

Trot and Mile events featured investigators Peters Pride and Nelson K leading with Fast times around 2 09. Purses reached 500 and 700 dollars with multiple entries including Dares, Meadow Kim, Poor Johnnie, Demonik and Mamie’s Pride. Several horses drew attention in exacta and trifecta pools with longshot payoffs reported for the Daily Double.

Johnnie Morrill Jevons Demonik Davis Charming Chic Princely Direct Rippie H Stratostreak Sharon Bess Nelson K Arthurs Peckham Livingston Abbephone Elia Dores Tennyson Hanover Kate Miss Riddell

Packers edge Bears in 70 victory sparked by Hutson debut

In Chicago, Don Hutson, a former Alabama star, scored a touchdown on his first pro play in 1935 as the Packers beat the Bears 70. Chicago countered in the NFL title playoff era with Bronko Nagurski throwing two TD passes for a 23-21 Bears win over the Giants in 1933.

Green Bay, Wis UPI Don Hutson Alabama Marvel Arnie Herber Packers Chicago Bears Chicago, Ill Bronko Nagurski New York Giants

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