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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1962

Page

6

Norshaft Braves Barre in Little League Tilt

Norshaft exploded for six runs in the first two innings and held Barre at bay with Bartholdi’s steady pitching five innings. Key moments included two barre errors aiding Norshaft’s big second inning and a balk call on Barre’s Doug Fitts. Barret, Vin Bartholdi’s squad, finished with strong defense and team unity.

Norshaft Barre Bartholdi Doug Fitts Jim Bottiggi Fitts Steve Rice Bottiggi J.T. Hayes Jerry Jepson Don Gabrus J. J. Moore Tim Guetti Jim Pinardi J. T. Hayes Don Corey Skip McGoff Greg Chaloux Norshaft - Arlington Vin Bartholdi Vin Home Plate Miro Bucossi Bucossi Rice

Piersall Cavorts In Old Manner Draws Warning

Boston AP report says Jim Piersall of Washington cavorted through a double header versus Boston, drawing a warning from umpire Ed Runge for distracting batters. He singled three times in nine, scored once, stole a base, and walked twice as Washington won 2-0 then lost 5-4 in 11 innings.

Boston Jim Piersall Washington Ed Runge Red Sox Newton Mass Russ Nixon Sox Runge Piersall

Arlington Library Receives Major Book Donations

The Martha Canfield Library in Arlington thanks donors including Mr and Mrs Robert Miller Smith for 86 bound National Geographic volumes 1914 to 1957 and Mrs Harold Sprague for more NatGeo issues from Fred Lemberg Sr. Roger Wentworth funds Vermont focused titles for shelf use and sale at the Street Fair on August 9. The Haas couple provided Random House publications to boost the collection as circulation grows.

Arlington Martha Canfield National Geographic Robert Miller Smith Harold Sprague Fred Lemberg Sr Sandgate East Arlington Roger Wentworth Vermont Wentworth Random House Robert Haas

Lens Confusion in Miami Driver Elicits Eye Opening Moment

A Florida state trooper stopped a speeding woman and, after checking her license requiring glasses, asked where they were. She claimed contact lenses. He noticed brown eyes while the license listed blue, and she revealed a blue eye with a tinted lens. He let her go ticketless.

Miami

Bennington Teams Fall in State Softball Tourney

Sal's loses to Crosby Milling 7-2 in Class A final round after a 3-0 win over Ludlow Owls. Crosby Milling reaches Sunday final in Burlington. Ben Mont falls 60-12 to Brattleboro Book Press after beating Brattleboro VFW 12-2 in Class B.

Sal’s Ben Mont Alumni Field Sal Gerry Campbell Bennington Harold Sparks Crosby Milling Brattleboro Crosby

Virgin Islands College Formed At Northfield

Educators in Northfield Massachusetts plan to establish the College of the Virgin Islands on a 130 acre campus near Charlotte Amalie. Trustees include Herman Wouk and Gordon F. Boyce with Dr. John A. Wallace as interim administrator. A president selection and fundraising program are planned along with an international training center.

Northfield Mass Connecticut River Valley College of the Mainland Herman Wouk Virgin Islands Gordon F. Boyce Experiment In International Living Putney John A. Wallace

Hallmark HQ Becomes First Public Fallout Shelter

The Hallmark Cards international headquarters building in Kansas City is licensed as the first public fallout shelter under Kennedy's Federal Shelter program. The nine story structure can house up to 25 000 people in an emergency, civil defense officials said.

Kansas City, Mo UPI Hallmark Cards, Inc Kennedy

Fund Drive Opens for Bennington County Little League Teams

The 1962 Norshaft Arlington Vermont Little League champions plan divisional play in Quonset Point Rhode Island this Friday and launch a county fund drive with house to house canvassing tonight. Alumni Field hosts a Thursday charity game between Bennington and Granville Legion teams to raise travel funds. Barre previously cost 1300 to reach the tournament. Donations may be mailed to Francis Stemp or Mary Moshier.

Norshaft Rhode Island Barre Francis Stemp North Branch Street Bennington Mary Moshier First National Bank North Bennington

Art Wall Narrowly Misses 18-Inch Putt in Hartford

Art Wall Jr. missed an 18 inch final putt in the Insurance City Open at Wethersfield CC Hartford Conn. costing him 5300 and forcing a playoff with Bob Goalby who won on the seventh extra hole. Goalby captured 5300 top prize and his first tour win since 1961.

Art Wall Conn Golf Hartford, Conn Art Wall Jr Wall Pocono Manor Bob Goalby Perduto Bay Fla Goalby Wethersfield Country Club PGA St. Petersburg

Schedule pits Norshaft against N H team

Vermont Little League titlists clash with New Hampshire in the Division Tournament at South County Field Rhode Island near Quonset Point Naval base. Norshaft plays New Hampshire Friday at 2 pm Maine meets Rhode Island at 4 30 pm Saturday winners meet at 2 15 pm and the consolation at 9 am. Players will stay in Quonset Point housing and may visit an aircraft carrier in port.

Vermont South County Field Rhode Island Quonset Point Naval Base Norshaft New Hampshire Maine Navy Quonset Point

Catamounts Top Rec Hoop Loop

The Catamounts rose to first place in the Bennington Village Recreation playground league with a 52 32 victory over the Nats. Tom Denio led with 14 points, followed by Phil Walker and Bill Brooks also with 14, John Swineski 10. The Tigers beat the Celtics 31 27 as Joe Der ry led with 16.

Catamounts Bennington Village Recreation Playground Nats Tom Denio Phil Walker Bill Brooks John Swineski John Badwin Joe Moore Tigers Celtics Tiger Joe Deery Alan LeRay al Kindleman Ricky Lee Tim Morrissey Andra Daviignon

Easterner Wins Cup Trial Race on New York Cruise

Hal Chandler Hovey's 12 meter Easterner captains the New York Yacht Club cruise series with a 2 25 18 elapsed time and 2 44 54 corrected time on a 22 mile triangular course. Vim finishes second but not an official starter. Weatherly, Columbia, and Nefertiti follow in corrected times as cup contenders. The final Cup Trials begin August 15 at Newport R I.

Pandanaram Mass Hal Chandler Hovey Marbehead New York Yacht Club Easterner Newport R.I Vim Gretel Yawls Swamp Yankee Weatherly Columbia Nefertiti

Lectronics Win First Little League Game Over Polygraphic

Lectronics defeated Polygraphic 6 to 4 in Bennington Little League action. Shultz earned the win on the mound while Raci cot took the loss. Lectronics tallied in each inning with key hits from Handy Raymond Bruneau Christie and Shultz.

Bennington County J. J. Moore Rich Bartholdi Ectronics Polygraphic Shultz Ballance Hart Warner Gauthier Pello Romano Lectronics Handy Raymond Bruneau Christie Mears Raymond Bruneau Racicot Lectronics AB

Wall Lemm Coaches Oilers For AFL Title Season

St Louis Cardinals coach Wall Lemm led the Houston Oilers to the American Football League title last season. The report notes Lemm’s role and team success as the AFL champion.

ST. Louis UPI Wall Lemm St. Louis Cardinals Houston Oilers

Poor Start. But- Speaker’s early pitching rough in 1906

Cleburne Texas report notes Tris Speaker, later a premier outfielder, began with a 0 7 pitching record for Cleburne in the old North Texas League during 1906, before fame as a hitter.

Cleburne, Tex UPI Tris Speaker Cleburne

Sam Baugh Reigns as NFL Longevity Record Holder

Sam Baugh set the longevity standard in the NFL by playing 16 seasons with the Washington Redskins from 1937 to 1952.

Washington UPI Sammy Baugh Baugh Washington Redskins

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