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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1967

Page

6

Dorset Sportman Club releases pheasants in Newest club project

Dorset Vermont area sees 495 pheasants released by the newly formed Dorset Sportman Club, bringing total birds released to about 1,400. President Edward Tarbell announced plans to release 600 more birds in September and noted state and regional cooperation to procure stock.

Dorset Sportman Club Dorset East Dorset Lake Bomoseen Vermont Chester Balls Cossaguna N.Y Maine East Rupert Manchester Danby Sandy Bartlett Club Marty Oakland Carl Nichols Vincent Hughes Edward Tarbell John Nichols Arden Hazelton Harry Sheldon Roger Hayes Frank Tarbell David King Dudley Griffin Claude Casey Cliff Tarbell Byron Bowen Robert Streeter Joyce Parks Joseph Harrington Skinner

Error Keeps Twins In First Position

Jim Fregosi overthrew first base in the eighth as Minnesota Twins beat the California Angels 2-1. An unearned run off the error moved Minnesota one game ahead of idle Chicago White Sox in the tight AL pennant race. Jackie Hernandez and Ted Uhlaender drove in the decisive runs after Izquierdo’s grounder spoiled Brunet’s shutout bid. The Angels had won four straight by one run prior to this loss. The Orioles edged Baltimore 5-4 in the other AL game.

Jim Fregosi Minnesota Twins George Brunet Minnesota Twins Chicago White Sox Sox Fregosi California Angels White Sox Bill Rigney Brunet Hank Izquierdo Don Mincher Izquierdo Jackie Hernandez Ted Uhlaender Hernandez Angels New York Baltimore Chicago Chance Bob Rodgers Rodgers Elmer Mele

League Leaders National and American Baseball Batting and Power

National League led by Staub 351 and Cleante 344 with high averages. Flood and Rose contribute strong seasons for St Louis and Cincinnati. American League features Kaline 313 and Carew 300 plus Yastrzemski 317, with home run leaders Wynn Hart Santo and Killebrew topping the power chart. End of season tallies show top hitters and homer totals across both leagues.

National League G. AB. R._ H. Pet Torre Atl American League G. AB. R. H. Pet F.absn Bas Ystzski Bos Kaline Det Carew Min Wynn Astros Aaron Braves Hart Giants Santo Cubs Perez Reds Killebrew Twins Howard Senators Yastrzemski Red Sox F. Robinson Orioles Conigliaro Mantle Yanks

Lions Nudge Bills 19 17 In Exhibition Debut For Farr Eddy

Detroit Lions rookies Mel Farr and Nick Eddy sparked a 19 17 win over Buffalo as Farr caught a touchdown pass and Eddy returned a 75 yard punt for six. Joe Schmidt praised the pair as the team earned its first exhibition victory. Eddy’s kickoff or punt return set the early tone while Garo Yeomaryan added two field goals for Buffalo.

Joe Schmidt Schmidt Lion Mel Farr Nick Eddy United Press International Farr Eddy Lions Buffalo Bills Detroit UCLA Notre Dame Denver Broncos Green Bay Packers Milt Plum Paul Costa Buffalo

Shea Stadium Visit Highlights Bennington Little League Trip

About 84 Bennington Little League members and chaperones visited Shea Stadium for a Mets Pirates game. The group toured the $24 million venue, saw 21 escalators, 24 ramps, and a 60 ton scoreboard, while Mets won 6-1 behind Tommy Davis’s two home runs. Supervisors were Otto Raetz, Walt Parmenter, Bob Hogan, and Ralph Bennett.

Bennington Shea Stadium New York Mets Pittsburgh Pirates New York City Met New Yorkers Pirates Tommy Davis New York Otto Raetz Walt Parmenter Bob Hogan Ralph Bennett

Baseball Standings From Wednesday Night Games

New York hosted Philadelphia Cincinnati faced Pittsburgh San Francisco played Atlanta Chicago met St Louis Los Angeles met Houston in night action shaping current standings across the circuit.

New York Phila Cincinnati Pitts San Fran Atlanta Chicago St. Louis Los Angeles Houston W. L. Pet Ore Atlanta Philadelphia Baltimore Cleveland Wash Kansas City Minnesota California Detroit Boston

Twins’ Cal Ermer Faces Genius Label Amid Turnaround

New York report details Cal Ermer’s midseason switch to Twins manager, turning a sixth-place club into contenders. He emphasizes teamwork, pitching and timely hitting led by Harmon Killebrew and Dean Chance, while downplaying the genius tag and comparing himself to predecessor Sam Mele.

New York UPD Cal Ermer Minnesota Twins Elmer Sam Mele Minnesota Mele Ermer Twins Denver Sam Anaheim Calif

Cardinal Speed Buries Chicago

In 1969 Curt Flood’s dash helped the St. Louis Cardinals rally past the Cubs 6-5 for a ninth inning win and a nine game NL lead. Lou Brock stood on third, Flood on first, as Roger Maris drove in the decisive run after Brock scored.

Chicago Leo Durocher Joe Medwick Dizzy Dean Pepper Martin St. Louis Cardinals Curt Flood St. Louis Cubs Flood Cardinals Lou Brock Roger Maris Brock

Boston Patriots Smile Through Rough Preseason

Boston Patriots, 0-2 in exhibitions and trailing 88-16, remained upbeat after a 33-3 loss to the Baltimore Colts. Coach Mike Holovak cited depth concerns at QB, RB, receivers, and blockers, with John Huarte nearing return to bolster behind Babe Parilli as cuts possible after workouts in Andover.

Andover Mass Mike Holovak Boston Patriots Holovak Baltimore Colts New York Jets Patriots Buffalo Rochester N.Y Washington Harvard Stadium Lems John Huarte Huarte Babe Parilli Billy Laird Lowell Giants Ed Toner University of Massachusetts Colts Andover Academy

Final Trials Set For America's Cup Classic

Newport RI and four 12 meter yachts begin observation trials to decide the U S defender for Dame Pattie. Intrepid leads after six prelims, with Constellation Columbia and American Eagle also in contention. Winds 10 to 20 knots on a 24.3 mile Brenton Reef course. A replica America arrives as Trials run through Sept 5 ahead of the Sept 12 start.

Newport R.I UPI U.S Intrepid Pattie Constellation Columbia Brenton Reef America New York Yacht Club Racing Committee Bus Mosbacher Robert McCullough Bill Ficker Briggs Cunningham American Eagle George Hinman Eagle Jock Sturrock Sturrock

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