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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1963

Page

10

Osuna Edges McKinley In Davis Cup Opener

Rafael Osuna of Mexico defeated Chuck McKinley 6-2 3-6 6-2 2-6 6-3 in Los Angeles to give Mexico an early 1 0 edge in the American Zone semifinal. Sweltering 114 degree heat and a late fourth set rally by McKinley shaped the match before Osuna clinched the fifth. Palafox and Osuna, Wimbledon doubles champions, loom as favorites in Saturday's doubles.

Los Angeles Rafael Osuna Mexico America Chuck McKinley Osuna McKinley United States Palafox

Ralston Helps USA In Davis Cup Semifinal Opener

Dennis Ralston from California split the United States’ opening Davis Cup semifinal with Mexico as Rafael Osuna defeated Chuck McKinley in five sets. Ralston beat Antonio Palafax 6 1 4 6 3 6 3 to claim the second singles match.

Los Angeles Dennis Ralston United States Zane Mexico Rafael Osuna Chuck McKinley Ralston Bakersfield Calif Antonio Palafox

Poly Eagles Clash to Open Little League Playoffs

Polygraphic and the Eagles of Bennington Little League meet at 5 30 p m today in the first of a three game series for the pennant. Both teams feature strong hitting and fielding with Polygraphic boasting John Woodward and the Eagles led by Gerry Croff Greg Croff and Jim Shoemaker. Admission is free with bucket collections in the fourth inning to help league debts.

Polygraphic Eagles Bennington John Woodward Gerry Croff Greg Croff Jim Shoemaker Eagle Power

Green Mountain Autosports Club Hosts Slalom Gymkhana Sunday

The Green Mountain Auto sports Club of Bennington will hold a slalom gymkhana on Sunday at the First National parking lot in Bennington Flats. Gates open for registration at noon and racing begins at 1 pm. Entry is $2 for members and non members with a safety inspection and seat belts required. Three classes plus a relay event will determine winners. Wayne Fitzgerald of Greenwich NY will serve as gymkhana master.Parts of the text reference unrelated baseball box scores and are not part of the core notice.

Bennington Flats

Classic League To Meet on Sunday

A meeting is set for Sunday at 8 p m in Bennington Lanes to organize the Bennington Classic Bowling League. Bowlers with averages of 170 or higher are invited and sponsors are welcome. John Walther of TV fame is invited.

Bennington Lanes John Walther TV Fame

Miss Ferraris Wins Junior Girls Golf Championship

San Francisco’s Janis Ferraris won the National Junior Girls Golf Championship at Wolferts Roost Country Club with a 2 up victory over Peggy Conley of Spokane. Ferraris set a women’s course record of 73, with 28 putts to Conley’s 35. Both players are 16. Peggy had defeated Conley earlier in the Pacific Northwest juniors. Janis beat Conley in the Western Juniors prior.

Ferraris San Francisco Peggy Conley Spokane Wash Wolferts Roost Country Club Janis Peggy Miss Conley

Ellis Holds Lead In Insurance City Open Second Round

Wes Ellis, opting for post graduate golf over medicine, shot 67 to extend his 36 hole total to 133 at Hartford's Insurance City Open. George Bayer matched a 65 for 134, with Casper Wall and Hebert close behind at 135. Nicklaus and Boros each rebounded, Nicklaus 67 for 140 and Boros 65 to reach 139.

Hartford, Conn Wes Ellis Ellis Wethersfield Country Club George Bayer Billy Casper Art Wall Jr Lionel Hebert Jack Nicklaus Julius Boros Connecticut Nicklaus Boros

Baseball matchups across the majors listed for today

Daily lineup of games features American League clashes including Washington at Minnesota and Cleveland at Boston with Danials Latman and Nichols. New York vs Chicago and Detroit vs Los Angeles are also on the slate along with Baltimore at Kansas City. National League games have Los Angeles at New York, Chicago at Cincinnati, San Francisco at St Louis, Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, and Houston at Milwaukee.

Washington Daniels Minnesota Stigman Cleveland Latman Boston Nichols New York Downing Chicago Peters Detroit Bunning Los Angeles Lee Baltimore Barber Kansas City Rakow Koufax Stallard Jackson Cincinnati Purkey San Francisco Marichal St. Louis Broglio Philadelphia Culp Pittsburgh Friend Houston Bruce Farrell Milwaukee Lemaster

Jury Begins Deliberations in Butts Libel Suit

A federal jury heard arguments over Wally Butts libel suit against the Saturday Evening Post. Butts contends the Post damaged his reputation by alleging he and Paul Bryant fixed the 1962 Georgia Alabama game. Lawyers spar over notes and character standards as deliberations set to start Monday.

Atlanta Wally Butts Saturday Evening Post Butts Post Allen Lockerman Lockerman

Fourth Bennington Tennis Clinic Shows a 50 Per Cent Increase

The Bennington Tennis Clinic closed its fourth summer at Bennington College with tournament play field day events and an exhibition match. Winners included David Leake James Shoemaker Hallie Sausville and Susan Chechile. About 45 youngsters attended a 50 percent rise from last year and 25 played final tourney rounds. Plans for next year aim to boost girls’ state tournament participation and schedule meets with Dorset Field Club and Williamstown Clinic.

Bennington Tennis Clinic Bennington College David Leake Richard B. Leake III Woodford Road Harold J. Sausville North St Susan Chechile Joseph J. Checile Monument Ave Young Leake Shoemaker Paul Leake David Stephen H. Gilman Jr William Lincoln Arthur Doxsee Arthur B. Doxsee Putnam St Anne Brissette Albert L. Brisse Randall Dorset Field Club Williamstown Mass John G. McCullough North Bennington Marcus R. Honey Stephen H. Gilman Crescent Boulevard John G. Irons Jr Grandview St Eugene V. Clark Alexander B. Lincoln Convent Avenue William

Vermont Legion Loses Opener In Regional Baseball

Springfield Massachusetts AP Manchester N H opened the American Legion Baseball Region One tournament with a 1 0 loss to Hartford White River Junction Vermont with Bob Peacock pitching a five hit shutout until late. Peacock earned his eighth win of the season as Manchester won 1 0.

Springfield Mass Sweeneys Manchester N.H American Legion Hartford Post White River Junction Bob Peacock Vermonters

Candy Spots Favored In 94th Travers Stakes

Candy Spots leads six 3-year-olds including Chateaugay and Never Bend in the 94th Travers at Saratoga. Carry Back returns in the Buckeye Handicap at Randall Park as the Derby Preakness Belmont chase resumes. Stakes totals reach $75,000 for the Travers and $83,400 for the Matron with strong fields and top jockeys.

Candy Spots Chateaugay Never Bend Saratoga Carry Back Randall Park Laurel Kentucky Willie Shoemaker Manuel Ycaza Braulio Baeza

Saratoga Raceway Entries Pace and Feature Races Listed

The Saratoga Raceway published entries for pacing and feature races. Gleam Me Bate Hick leads a field including Barre yee and Wyn in a competitive card with favorites and longshots charted for the afternoon.

Quiet 101st Birthday for Amos Alonzo Stagg in Stockton

Amos Alonzo Stagg, football icon from Yale and Walter Camp era, quietly turned 101 in a Stockton convalescent home. Family and supporters sent best wishes as he nears the end of a long life in coaching and in the Football Hall of Fame.

Stockton Calif Amos Alonzo Stagg Stagg Stella Paul Stagg San Francisco Yale Walter Camp University of Chicago College of the Pacific

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