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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1963

Page

8

Koufax Slammed But Perranoski Saves Dodgers

Davenport wobbly legs hindered but key bunt and three hits spark Giants to a 6-3 win over Cincinnati. Mays delivers a two run single as Giants stay 3 games behind Dodgers who win 7-5 at Milwaukee with Perranoski strong in relief. Reds, Cardinals, Phillies, Cubs, Pirates also win or lose. Koufax exits after early Giants rally.

Jim Davenport San Francisco Davenport Cincinnati Giants Los Angeles Dodgers Willie Mays Dodgers Ron Perranoski Milwaukee Houston St. Louis John Bateman Philadelphia Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh New York Mets Harvey Kuenn Reds Joe Nuxhall Willie McCovey Mays Nuxhall Vada Pinson Jack Sanford Braves Sandy Koufax Gene Oliver Frank Howard

Lebanon Valley dragway opens Sunday with $10,000 purse

The Lebanon Valley dragway in West Lebanon New York will open Sunday afternoon drawing hundreds of cars from five state area. Time trials start at 9 a.m. and racing at 2 p.m. The event coincides with Silver Dollar Night at nearby Lebanon Valley Speedway offering $4000 in silver dollars and a purse paid entirely in silver coins.

Lebanon N.Y Lebanon Valley Lebanon Valley Speedway

Vermont Opens Legion Tourney In Springfield

Vermont and New Hampshire open the New England regional of the American Legion baseball program in Springfield Massachusetts. White River Junction Vt faces Manchester N H at 1 30 p m at Pynchon Park. West Haven Conn meets Central Falls R I at 5 30 p m and Somerville Mass plays Bath Me at 8 30 p m. The regional runs through Wednesday with the winner advancing to the Little World Series in Keene N H beginning Aug 25. Somerville Mass the defending champion is 24 3 and favored to repeat.

Springfield Mass Vermont New Hampshire New England American Legion White River Junction Manchester N.H Pynchon Park West Haven Conn Central Falls R.I Somerville Bath Keene, N.H

Karl Drews Killed By Car In Fort Lauderdale

Former major league pitcher Karl Drews was struck and killed on a Fort Lauderdale bridge as he flagged down a passing motorist. The driver, Earl Richard Johnson, faced charges of driving while intoxicated reckless driving and causing an accident with Johnson free on a 500 dollar bond. Drews had joined the Yankees in 1946 and later pitched for the Browns Phillies and Reds.

Fort Lauderdale Fla Karl Drews Earl Richard Johnson Johnson Drews New York Yankees St. Louis Browns Philadelphia Phillies Cincinnati Reds

Blanchard's two homers lift Yankees past Red Sox

Johnny Blanchard drives in six with two home runs including a first inning grand slam as the Yankees rout Boston 10-2. Hec Lopez and Phil Linz supply two doubles and two singles each while Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle sit with injuries. Stan Williams allow a six-hitter for the win as Minnesota tops Baltimore and Detroit crushes Kansas City. Jimmy Hall adds three hits and a 20th homer for Minnesota in a 13-3 win over the Orioles.

Mickey Mantle Tony Kubek Roger Maris New York Yankees Johnny Blanchard Hec Lopez Phil Linz Red Sox Boston Blanchard Sox Charles River Fenway Park Johnny Yanks Earl Wilson Stan Williams Dick Stuart Yankees Chicago White Sox Minnesota Twins Twins Orioles Detroit Athletics Kansas City Washington Senators Angels Los Angeles Jimmy Hall Minnesota Lee Stange Don Mincher Bob Allison Mincher Allison John Blanchard Ron Perranoski Dodgers Milwaukee Wilson Pesky Yankee New York

McKinley to face Osuna as U.S. opens Davis Cup play

The United States and Mexico meet in Los Angeles in the first Davis Cup match here as Chuck McKinley faces Rafael Osuna in the opening singles with Dennis Ralston to play Antonio Palafox. Doubles follow Saturday with no announced pairings. Gonzales predicts a 5-0 U.S. victory.

McKinley Osuna Los Angeles United States Mexico Chuck McKinley Rafael Osuna Dennis Ralston Antonio Palafox Ralston Palafox Pancho Gonzales U.S

Three English Players Suspended for Life over Bribes

In Birmingham the Football Association life suspended three players Esmond Million Keith Williams and Brian Phillips for accepting bribes. The trio from Bristol Rovers Mansfield Town faced charges tied to a Third Division match Bristol Rovers versus Bradford on April 20. Phillips allegedly urged Million to throw the game and Million complied.

Birmingham England Reuters Football Association Esmond Million Keith Williams Bristol Rovers Brian Phillips Mansfield Town Bradford

Williams confesses after letting in two goals

Milton Williams admitted to letting in two goals and declared the punishment harsh, saying he is finished and accepts responsibility. He noted he expected a lighter penalty and claimed he has never before acted dishonestly.

Esting Williams Milton Million Williams

Baseball Standings and Results Update

American League standings show New York leading with a 75 42 record and Chicago at 67 52. Tuesday results include New York 10 Boston 2 and Detroit 11 Kansas City 1, with Los Angeles beating Washington 5 4. continuous schedule notes follow.

New York Chicago Minnesota Baltimore Cleveland Boston Los A Detroit Los Angeles Kansas City Washington

Major League Batting and Pitching Leaders Highlights

National and American League leaders list top hitters and pitchers. Includes Groat and Pinson for hits and runs, Aaron and Kaline among leaders in runs batted in and runs, plus Koufax and Drysdale leading strikeouts. Pitching records show Perranoski and Maloney with best win percentages.

Groat St. Louis Clemente Pittsburgh Aaron Milwaukee Mays San Francisco Flood White Pinson Cincinnati Brock Chicago Gonzalez Philadelphia McCovey Willis Los Angeles Robinson Perranoski Maloney Koufax Drysdale Yastrzemski Boston Kaline Detroit Allison Minnesota Tresh New York Stuart Causey Kansas City

Sox Mound Crew Faces Starter Dilemma Amid Loss

Boston’s 1963 pitching puzzle centers on Bill Monbouquette and a bullpen of Ratatz and Lamabe. Earl Wilson faltered early in a 10-2 defeat to the Yankees, while Gene Conley’s health and a weak rotation leave Pesky scrambling for a reliable fifth starter.

Boston Earl Wilson Red Sox Johnny Pesky

Harold Connolly Strains Knee and Cancels Meet

Harold Connolly says a recent knee strain will keep him from the Budapest hammer meet with Gyula Zivotsky next to him. He has been teaching in Finland and competed in Moscow at the United States Soviet Union meet, winning the hammer on his final throw despite a back problem.

Helsinki Finland Harold Connolly Hungary Gyula Zivotsky Connolly Budapest United States-Soviet Union Moscow

Gilman nets third driving triple at Hinsdale Raceway

Ed Gilman of Exeter New Hampshire won his third driving triple at Hinsdale Raceway last night driving Able Pick Bardwell and Midwest Queen to victory.

Wilson New York Hinsdale, N.H Ed Gilman Exeter N.H Hinsdale Raceway Able Pick Bardwell

Butts Suit Testimony Ends as Closing Arguments Start

Wally Butts former Georgia coach ends testimony in his 10 million libel suit denying game rigging charges. Closing arguments begin as the case heads to a jury after a weekend recess.

Atlanta Wally Butts Georgia Butts

Steve LeBarron Throws No Hitter in Display Victory

Steve LeBarron pitched a no hitter and 13 strikeouts guiding Display to a 16-0 win over Northeast at the Bennington Little League Field. Pinsonneault, LeBarron, and Leonard drove multiple runs as Berard, Maynard, Woodward, Donovan and Petit added RBIs. Playoff series loom between Polygraphic and Eagles with games scheduled Saturday, Sunday, and Tuesday at 5 30 p.m. An Aug 26 exhibition vs North shaft Dodgers is set.

Display Northeast Bennington Steve LeBarron LeBarron Rick Pinsonneault Bill Leonard Neve Berard Pinsonneault Fran Maynard Leonard Bob Woodward Jed Donovan Petit Berard Maynard Polygraphic Eagles North Shaft Dodgers

Mexicans Top Seeded For USLTA Doubles

In Brookline Massachusetts Rafael Osuna and Antonio Falafox of Mexico open as top seeds at the 83rd USLTA National Doubles Championships. Second seeds are Chuck McKinley and Dennis Ralston, with Marty Riessen and Clark Graebner third, followed by Roger Taylor and Bobby Wilson. In the women's division defending champions Darren Hard and Maria Bueno lead the foreign seeds, with Australian pair Margaret Smith Robyn Ebbern and Americans Billie Jean Moffitt Donna Floyd Fales among top contenders.

Brookline Mass Rafael Osuna Antonio Falafox Mexico Chuck McKinley San Antonio Texas Dennis Ralston Bakersfield Marty Riessen Evanston Ill Clark Graebner Lakewood Ohio England Roger Taylor Bobby Wilson Darren Hard Los Angeles Maria Bueno Brazil Margaret Smith Robyn Ebbern Billie Jean Moffitt Long Beach Calif Carole Caldwell Santa Monica Donna Floyd Fales New York Carol Hanks St. Louis

Equipment Issue For Sabor Football

All candidates for Benning ton Catholic High School football who have not registered for equipment must report to the school at 6 p.m. tonight. Head coach Dan Distasio announced. Football practice starts Monday.

Bennington Catholic Dan Distasio

Ellis Leads ICO first round as Boros Nicklaus stumble

Wes Ellis shoots a 66 to lead the Insurance City Open at Wethersfield Country Club in Hartford. Julius Boros and Jack Nicklaus falter with 74 and 73 respectively as 20 players share 73, while Bill Casper and Jerry Pittman sit at 67 and 68 in the crowded field.

Boros Nicklaus ICO Golf Hartford, Conn Julius Boros Jack Nicklaus Wethersfield Country Club West Caldwell N.J Bill Casper Jerry Pittman Bob Goatley Art Wall Goatley Doug Ford Tony Lema

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