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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1962

Page

6

Three-Run Homer by Tony Kubek Boosts Yankees

Tony Kubek, in his first at bat since nine months Army duty, slugged a three-run homer in the first inning to spark the Yankees to a 14 1 victory over the Minnesota Twins. Ralph Terry earned the win while Camilo Pascual took the loss. Earl Wilson held Boston to one run before bullpen trouble.

Tony Kubek Army Yankee Twins Minnesota Yankee Camilo Pascual Yankees Ralph Terry Herbert Orioles Dick Hall Russ Snyder

Registration for Pop Warner football in Williamstown

Williamstown youths in Pownal and nearby areas can register for Pop Warner football today, tomorrow, and Friday at 1 p.m. at the Williamstown Little League Field. Director John Courtney invites adults to volunteers as umpires, scorers, and managers, with two divisions and safety equipment and insurance provided.

Williamstown Mass Stetson Road John Courtney Courtney Pop Warner Pownal Pee Wee

Hebert forecasts 280 winning score at Firestone Classic

Defending champion Jay Hebert predicts an even par 280 will win the American Golf Classic at Firestone. Hebert notes improved greens and seeks to reclaim a title he last won in 1958. Tommy Jacobs shot 65 in practice. Sanders, Burkemo, Souchak, Gustin also under par.

Akron, Ohio Jay Hebert Firestone Country Club Hebert Firestone Louisiana Tommy Jacobs Doug Sanders Walt Burkemo Mike Souchak Jon Gustin Howie Johnson Lionel Hebert Dave Ragan Paul Bondeson

Tresh Homers Proof He Won't Quit for Kubek

New York Yankees manager Ralph Houk says Tom Tresh or Tony Kubek will share time at shortstop on a day by day basis after Kubek’s return from a nine month Army hitch. Tresh hit two home runs and a single in a 14-1 win over Minnesota, widening the lead over the Twins to five games. Kubek expressed happiness at the turn of events.

NEW York Tony Kubek New York Yankees Tom Tresh Yankee Ralph Houk Kubek Tom Houk Tresh Yankees Minnesota Yanks Twins

Vermont Champion Little Leaguers Seek New Laurels

The Vermont Little League champs from Norshaft Arlington depart from the Green in North Bennington at 10 15 a m for a Bennington sendoff at Alumni Field 10 30 a m before heading to Quonset Point Naval Air Station south of Providence for housing. Playoff games occur in Wakefield Rhode Island about 12 miles south of Quonset Point on U S 1.

Vermont Norshaft - Arlington North Bennington Bennington Alumni Field Quonset Point Naval Air Station Providence U.S. 1 Wakefield R.I Quonset Point Bennington Village Norshaft - Arlington Loop Rhode Island

Ear infections warned for swimmers in U.S. health tip

UPI reports doctors advise swimmers to avoid water if ear pain or discharge occurs and seek prompt medical care. A fast-acting germ-killing treatment for the ear canal can fix infections in about 15 seconds.

New York UPI

Vandalism Delays Nefertiti Amid Overhaul Near Newport

Police guard the yacht Nefertiti after vandals cut bow lines while tied at a Newport dock. The 12-meter boat swung and damaged the transom before a watchman woke. Nefertiti will proceed with a routine overhaul and resume sailing tomorrow. trials resume Aug 15, with Sept 15 start for the America’s Cup final.

Nefertiti King Park Newport R.I Gretel

Little Leaguers Sell Tickets for Benefit Game Tomorrow

Vermont Little League champions from Norshaft Arlington loop tour Bennington Village to promote an eight pm Alumni Field benefit game between Bennington and Granville New York American Legion teams. Proceeds fund Norshaft and Legion ball while aiding players. If rain cancels, the game shifts to Sunday at 2 pm.

Alumni Field American Legion Bennington Granville N.Y Rhode Island Norshaft Legion Proctor Fair Haven Greenwich Schenectady Ebba St. Claire Jr Ebba Sr Boston Braves Rutland Tom Moore Bennington Legion Mike Frazier

Major League Stars Batting and Pitching Leaders

A compiled list of top MLB performers: Runnels Boston .332 and Jimenez Kansas City .327 led batting among 275+ at bats. Pearson Los Angeles 88 runs. Siebern Kansas City 79 RBIs. Moran Los Angeles and Richardson New York 137 hits. Robinson Chicago 32 doubles. Cimoli Kansas City 12 triples. Cash Detroit 30 and Killebrew Minnesota 29 homers. Wood Detroit 24 steals. Pitching leaders include Donovan Cleveland 154 decisions. Pascual Minnesota 144 strikeouts. Musial St Louis .359 and Davis Los Angeles .348 in NL at bats. Wills Los Angeles 97 runs. Davis Los Angeles 112 RBIs. Mays San Francisco 100 RBIs.

Runnels Boston Jimenez Kansas City Pearson Los Angeles Siebern Killebrew Minnesota Moran Rollins Richardson New York Robinson Chicago Rodgers Cimoli Lumpe Cash Detroit Wood Howser Donovan Cleveland McBride Musial St. Louis T. Davis Wills Mays San Francisco

MSU Offers Four African Languages in 1962 Summer Session

Michigan State University runs the largest and most intensive African language program in U S history during the 1962 summer session. Swahili Hausa Yoruba and Ibo are taught in a compact multi language curriculum aimed at expanding linguistic study in Africa.

East Lansing Mich Michigan State University

Independents Reach Hoosick Falls Softball Semi finals

Bennington Independents advance to the Hoosick Falls Softball League semi finals by beating Ruditis 6 4 and earning a second round bye. They will meet the Sunday's 8 pm winner of Hoosick Falls Faculty versus Nicks Tavern under lights at Noble Wood Field. Webs of Troy also reach semis by shutting out Gussie and Eds of Glens Falls and drawing a bye. They face the Saltons Tavern or Hill Top winner on Saturday at 8 pm.

Hoosick Falls N.Y Bennington Independents Ruditis Bennington Rudits Nicks Tavern Web's of Troy Gussie Ed’s Glens Falls N. Y Web’s Salton’s Tavern Schenectady Hill Top Johnsonville Noble Wood Field

Burdette Defends Longevity Amid Critics After Cubs Win

Milwaukee ace Lew Burdette 35 defends his form after a 4-1 victory over Chicago. He struck out eight, allowed eight hits, and notched his 9th win in 16 decisions. He noted his age and past seasons with 19 to 21 win totals while explaining pitching control and a high homer by Altman.

Milwaukee Lew Burdette Milwaukee Braves Burdette Chicago Cubs George Altman Altman

Baseball scores and upcoming games from today

Major league results include New York 14 Minnesota 1 and Cleveland 4 Detroit 2. Scores also show Los Angeles 3 Boston 1 and Baltimore 0 Kansas City 10. Tonight’s matchups feature multiple doubleheaders and a set of postponed or rescheduled games across venues including St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Milwaukee, Cincinnati, Houston, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco.

New York Minnesota Los Angeles Boston Cleveland Detroit Chicago Baltimore Kansas City Washington San Francisco Philadelphia St. Louis Pittsburgh Cincinnati Houston Milwaukee

Oilers Sign Cannon To Three-Year Deal Over 100000

Houston Oilers announce Billy Cannon signs a three year contract exceeding 100000 dollars to extend his stay through 1965. The former LSU Heisman winner already had a 100000-plus deal that sparked a 1960 court fight with the Rams of the NFL.

Houston Billy Cannon Houston Oilers Louisiana State Oilers Los Angeles Rams National Football League

Saratoga Race Meet Trot and Pace Results Summary

Horse racing results from Saratoga show multiple divisions across trotting and pacing races with winners including Guy Demon, Ginger Springwood, aLlusty Lawrence, Federalist, ty Hanover, Scot Bay, Frosty Charly, Town Gossip, Hal Rosecroft, and Money Solicitor among others. Attendance reported 3,503 with total handle around $168,569.

Ginger Springwood Bloodgood Dixfield Morrill Lyle Hanover Nichols Dayton Hanover General Sampson Maysis Cheerio A. C's Magic Corinth aLlusty Lawrence Dalley Risky Bee Huff Meadow Stacey Chretien Shadydale Gleam oTalmah Wick Square Deal Mike Shadydale Pete Dailey Fonda Federalist Modest Boy Mr_ Melburn Red Rustler Runnymede Meg Ensign Bullet Highley Sadie Lensingburg Rotary Ty Hanover Kahil Lilly LaRouvech Worthy Promise Rodney Bright Newport Miss Clever Kate Luxmite Berwick Hanover Nelson K Sheldon Rebel Land Miller Elvin Rosecroft Bogardus Valorous Fabric Lady Wonder Marian Mite Frosty Charly Parker Majestic Pick Dailey the Boss Sadir Pick Indian Beach Axice Hall Vera Connelly R. Dunn Red Eria Shoro Lamb

Trot Mile Race Attracts 400 Haynes Up Pike

Field features Haynes Up Pike and Dixie Nason in a trotting mile event with odds 4.20 and 3.60 respectively. Hodginss handler K. P. and Nason are listed among the participants in a partial entry list.

Haynes Pike Hodgkins Dixie Nason

Fight Results From Various Cities Chronicle Boxing Roundup

In Richmond Charlie Sipes 140 pounds from Oakland KO’d Oscar Ortegon 140 pounds from Fresno in six. In San Antonio Ollie Blackshear 135 pounds from Houston KO’d Pedro Rodriguez 134 pounds from Mexico in four. In New Bedford Manuel Burgo 152 pounds from New Bedford outpointed Vernon Lamar 152 pounds from New Brunswick ten. In Sacramento Bobby Scanlon 138 pounds from San Francisco outpointed Al Medrando 1372 pounds from Sacramento ten.

Richmond Calif Charlie Sipes Oakland Oscar Ortegon Fresno San Antonio Tex Ollie Blackshear Houston Tex Pedro Rodriguez Mexico New Bedford Mass Manuel Burgo Vernon Lamar New Brunswick N.J Sacramento Calif Bobby Scanlon San Francisco al Medrando Sacramento

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