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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1966
Page
8
Billy Hitchcock was ordered to press conference after a morning phone call, as the Braves pivoted to a new manager amid a day of surprising twists and a night’s Hitchcock ending. The UPI report outlines Atlanta’s surprise shift from Koufax to Hitchcock in a dramatic organizational change.
Atlanta manager Billy Hitchcock pledges a patient tact to lift the seventh place Braves. He emphasizes mental readiness and clear lineups, replacing Bobby Bragan amid dissension. The club then beats the Dodgers 2 1 for a bright spot in a tight season.
Tom Bushee of Bennington and Frank Lamphier of Mt. Snow Country Club won the club’s first two ball best ball tournament in a playoff Sunday. They tied for medalist Saturday with Mac Vaz and John F. Griffin, both at 68, finishing 13 under par for the event. In the first division Lou Liggett and Bill Snyder defeated Gene Karwoski and Jim Collins. Mt Snow Country Club plans to make the tournament annual.
Boston coach Mike Holovak says the 1966 Patriots are 1000 percent better than 1965, with Babe Parilli impressing early. He plans two rugged drills, will trim 53 man roster to 46 before traveling to Anaheim for an exhibition vs the Raiders, as 1776 Boosters Club holds a field day.
Philadelphia topper reports Joey Giardello, 36, resumes boxing after a year away. He will meet Cash White of Atlantic City at Reading Municipal Stadium on September 20, dropping from 171 to 165 pounds for the bout promoted by Lou Luchesi. Giardello’s career record stands at 97-32-7 with 23 losses and one no decision.
Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears, fierce NFL rivals, meet in the Midwest Shrine exhibition in Milwaukee. The game tees up a national Friday night telecast as the defending champions face Gale Sayers led Bears in a matchup promising high drama in the 1966 exhibition slate.
The Orioles lost 4-1 to the Yankees after a bus detour to Shea Stadium. Joe Pepitone and Roger Maris hit two run homers backing Fritz Peterson, trimming Baltimore’s AL lead to 10 games. Detroit, Cleveland, Chicago, and California won other games in the league, with Wert, McFarlane, Cash, and Hargan among the day’s top contributors.
Saratoga on Tuesday August 9 1966 results list multiple races with winning horses jockeys and payout odds. Key winners include Little Bullfrog Boland in 7 furlongs First, Perfect Shoe Hidalgo in 6 furlongs Second, Miss Cognac Woodhouse in 1 mile Third, Fine Yarn Cardone in 50 furlongs Fourth, Bulco Rotz in 6 furlongs Fifth, Richroband Cordero in 50 furlongs Sixth, Balthazar Baeza in 5 furlongs Seventh, Ho Ho Blум in 1 mile Eighth, Motor Gustines in 1 mile Ninth with totals Attendance 13785 Handle 1163316.
Mt Anthony Union High School outlines a redesigned fall football program under Clarence Pelkie. It details a new neutral field location, student health coverage, equipment upgrades, junior high and freshman teams, a four to five game schedule, a bus system for practice and games, and aims to boost participation and safety across the district.
Olympic veterans Jean Claude Killy and Guy Perillat led after the first heat of the giant slalom at Portillo Chile in a bid for France’s third one two sweep in the World Alpine Ski Championships. Perillat trailed Killy in second with Schranz, Tischhauser and Giovanoli also in the mix as the second heat neared.
Recount of Green Mountain race results across two seven furlong events with Gin Pole Navy Care and Bombastic as top finishers, plus a daily double payout and TIRD five furlongs results for Krowbar Tea Tray and Vallarta. Crabbed odds list shows Quick Return Prince Kigoma and Fine Elastic in the 1:36.3 timing.
Thorough listing of nine race events at Green Mountain Downs with multiple hurdle and sprint outcomes. Notable horses include Sunny Spa Garry Top Ruler and Plead among others across eight 5 furlong to 1 mile events with prize money ranging from $1,000 to $1,300. Also reports a twin double payoff and exacta/ perfecta figures with attendance and handle.
In the 1966 Governor's Cup over the weekend Windcrest Prima Dona dropped to 12 points after two shows. John Hamlin of Bennington owns the leader with 76 points while Waseeka's Party Doll owned by Mrs. Luther Zai of Burlington rises to 64. Arlington's Bar T Vigilman, owned by Keynith Knapp, remains third with 30 points.
Arlington Kiwanis host Elks while Lions visit North Bennington and CYO travels to North Bennington for a trio of midweek showdowns in the Interstate Standings.
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