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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1962

Page

7

English parachutist dreams into reality in Orange

Englishman John Gynne Evans, 51, realized a seven month dream by becoming a sport parachutist in Orange New England. He pursued jumping after viewing a film in Piccadilly and traveled through 38 states to gain experience including a 10 second delay free fall. Evans, a World War II veteran, immigrated to Canada at 18 and later returned to England before returning to North America to perfect sky diving.

Orange Mass John Gynne Evans London Evans United States Philsophy Canada Hudson’s Bay Co Winnipeg England North America

Norwich Fall Schedule Details for Two Sports

Norwich University announces fall schedules for varsity and freshman teams. Varsity football hosts Bates Coast Guard St Lawrence Vermont Middlebury Worcester Tech with away games against Colby and others. Varsity soccer opens at Windham and Colby, concludes with Middlebury Hartford at home. Freshman football features games against Vermont St Lawrence Dartmouth RPI and Middlebury at home. Freshman soccer lists Northwood Middlebury Dartmouth Kimball Union Tilton as opponents.

Northfield Norwich University Colby Bates Coast Guard R.p.il St. Lawrence Vermont Middlebury Worcester Tech Windham Sir George Williams St. Michael’s Northwood Dartmouth Kimball Union Tilton Aray

Dark to Stick To Giant Lineup

Dark sticks with the winning Giants lineup as Bob Bolin starts tonight at Candlestick Park with Harvey Kuenn homering to spark a 4-2 win over the Phillies. Juan Marichal toiled on the mound while Alvin Dark vows no changes until a loss.

SAN Francisco Bob Bolin San Francisco Giants Alvin Dark New York Mets Candlestick Park Giants Los Angeles Dodgers Harvey Kuenn Philadelphia Juan Marichal Billy O’dell Billy Pierce

Italian Clifftop preps for Kennedy visit

Ravello Italy crowd cheers for Jacqueline Kennedy and her daughter Caroline as they arrive for a two week villa vacation. Police promise privacy while over 50 plainclothes officers join locals to guard the famous guests and their sister Princess Lee Radziwill.

Ravello Italy Bay of Salerno Jacqueline Kennedy U.S Caroline

Vermont Little League Champs Arrive in Wakefield

The Vermont Little League champions from the Norshaft-Arlington loop will face the New Hampshire titleists Friday at 2 p.m. at South County Field in Wakefield Rhode Island. The teams will be housed by the Navy near Quonset Point and Naval Air Station. The Little League Field sits on Kenyon Ave at the first right entrance to South County Hospital.

Vermont Norshaft-Arlington Loop New Hampshire South County Field Wakefield R.I. Wakefield Quonset Point Naval Air Station Navy Kenyon Ave South County Hospital

Major League Stars Shine in Daily Baseball Action

Ray Herbert of the White Sox pitched six no hit innings in a 4 to 0 win over Baltimore on three hits. Doc Edwards of the Indians, pinch hitting, went 4 for 4 with a homer and three extra base hits as Detroit fell 4 to 2.

Ray Herbert White Sox Baltimore Doc Edwards Indians Detroit

Minor League Scores From Various Leagues

In the International League Buffalo edged Richmond 5 to 4 while Rochester won 7 to 5 against Syracuse. Atlanta lost 2 to 6 at home to Syracuse and Jacksonville fell 2 to 7. Toronto beat Columbus 6 to 5. In the American Association Salt Lake defeated Vancouver 6 to 3 while other games were postponed.

Buffalo Richmond Rochester Atlanta Syracuse Jacksonville Toronto Columbus Salt Lake Vancouver

Hinsdale Racing Entries Show Tight Dashes and Odds

A Hinsdale racing card lists first through ninth races with entries and drivers. Notable names include Don Gallon M Beckwith, Gloria C McQuigge, Teddy Maine A Nason, and AE entries like Bertram Junior and Borderline. Purses range from 400 to 800 dollars across various trotting and pacing events.

D. Mile Don Gallon M._ Beckwith Gloria C. McQuigge Teddy Maine A. Nason Hatfield Belle W_ Slik Jr Lullisab L. Shea Tyson D — B. Patterson Marty Moraka J. McLarnon Low Coast D. Devine AE Cyclone Hanover E_ Gliman Pace Jody Direct V_ Horvath Worthy Balkan J. Falco Eddie D Hester S — F. Mowers Scotch DeLux M_ Beckwith Pronto Shape J. Coville Bay State Gorgie H. Bushway Lucky Dime E Gilman Quinton Scott J. Siewierski Nero Hanover F. Devizzio A_ Wil, Jr AE Bertram Junior F. Partridge Volo C_ McQui Rodney Bow — ‘I. Foster Mystery Comet B. Stone Mr_ Passall R. Muntz Miss — W. Stone Joe van C — A. Huffman Star Santa J_ Siewierski Roger Barnes F. Parker Borderline Peggy O D. Zofre Jim Carroll E. Gilman Ebon Pinion H. FeWolf Sr Cardinal Tass — P. Constantine Little Guy E_ Moore D_ Brown Duke Foster Leta A_ Nason Farye Brooks O. Sheldon Elizabeth Dodge H. Harp Crumptonian Foster K. C. Tiger K. Hagen Rebel Land Peter — J Field Royal Senator C. Mattison Chance Bushway Leatherwood Ho — P. Lynaugh Verna Duke H. Mattison Cheerful J. W_ Pick R. Watson Arthur H_ Harp Song Byrd J. Field al — A. Wilsey Jr Storr Express L. Norton Furman Hal Esquire Kin A. Nason Aston Lydia L_ Drayton Emma — M. O'Neal Forbes Scot R_ Muntz J. Foster Red Marvel Karen Mills A Nason Scarab's Daughter P. Constantine Halberdier W. Collins AE A. Wilsey Jr

SARTOGA Race Card Winners and Entries by Pace and Trot

A day of harness racing listings presents multiple heats across pacing and trotting divisions at SARTOGA. Entries include Connie's Son and Amiongiers in Pace Mile events with purses from 500 to 1700 dollars, plus numerous horses and drivers such as Morrill Burr Wilson Tingley Conley Current LaRovech and more listed for each heat.

Pace Mile Connie J. Morrill Burr A — D. Wilson Doc Valentine F. Tingley N. Conley Red Royal B. Davis Harry — H.hoy Harry — H. Hoyt Glib Wick J. McCastand Proxie W. Bain Sharon Nevin Amiongiers P. Dailey Ella Dares J. van Dreason Olympus Glens Falls Bev Hi le H. Goodsell Highley Corneau Morton W D. Miller Dale Purdue L Altken Ellen Arthurs P_ Dalley Saki Hanover J Failbo Fine F. Livingston Harry M. — E. Fuss Colonie Prince F_Jevons Kaola's Pride R_ Dunn C. Richards Pete F. LaRovech Pat's Royal D. Corneau Dick Hithera Audsen Valley Topaz Sue D. Corneau Little Annabelle D. Miller Marquis Pick Lavonne Hanover G Kazmaier Walter Knight H_ Parker White Sox Purdue P. Welp Tassy D. Huff Philip Model K. Nichols Sea Pirate G_ Bell Laird Peter Missileman Uncle Gil F. Coons Pee Wee Potter J Morrill Widow's Baby W. Arthurs D. Bromiey Milton Keys J. Sheldon Meadow Della R_ Webber Stoney — O Cole Colonie Girl F. Jevons

Oilers Shuffle Coaches Amid Strong Depth and Early Wins

The Houston Oilers, famed AFL champions, introduce Pop Ivy as head coach amid a history of quick coaching changes. In a recent exhibition, Ivy’s squad defeated the New York Titans 33 27 in Houston as Jacky Lee and George Blanda lead a deep lineup with Billy Cannon handling kicking duties and Cotton Davidson delivering two late touchdowns. The Oilers face the Denver Broncos in Atlanta as exhibition play continues across the league.

Rymkus Wally Lemm Oilers Lemm Frank Pop) Ivy National Football League St. Louis Cardinals Oiers Houston New York Titans Bulldog Turner Denver Broncos Atlanta NFL Chicago Bears Pittsburgh Dallas Washington Los Angeles Rams Los Angeles Cleveland Detroit New York Giants St. Louis Canton Ohio Baltimore Philadelphia Hershey Minnesota Vikings San Francisco Seattle Ivy Jacky Lee Titans George Blanda Lee Blanda Billy Cannon

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