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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1966

Page

8

Athlete of Month Goes to Rick Smith

Rick Smith of Rutland earned July Athlete of the Month honors from the Vermont Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association. He won the 1966 Vermont State Amateur Golf Championship at Stowe and became the only Vermonter to reach the Championship Flight of the New England Amateur. At Brae Burn Country Club in Newton Mass he posted a 36 hole total of 145 to lead the seven New England qualifiers.

Burlington Rick Smith Rutland Vermont Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association Smith Vermont Stowe New England Brae Burn Country Club Newton Mass Rick Middlebury College Marty Grover Green Mountain Jon Dimick Barre American Legion Dimick Winooski UVM Bob Barnett Bellows Falls Dick Farrell Windsor Jeff Hughes

Bennington Defeats Arlington in Rain Shortened Game

North Bennington's Billy Flood doubled in a two run fifth as Arlington fell 4 2 in a rain shortened Interstate League contest. Flood, starter Bill Thompson and reliever Jon Kenyon also doubled, giving North Bennington his third win of the year. Thompson allowed four hits. Sheldon pitched for Arlington.

Arlington North Benington Billy Flood Flood Bill Thompson Jon Kenyon North Bennington Elks Thompson Ryan Carl Sheldon Gordon Howard Dick Hess Lions Kiwanis Hoosick Falls Cyo N. Benn Sheldon Clayton Wade

Salmon Record Shatters Lake Winnipesaukee Size

Concord New Hampshire A 12 year record for the largest salmon on Lake Winnipesaukee was broken with a 12 pound 1 ounce land locked salmon. The fish measured 31 inches long and 17 inches in girth and was caught by Dick Sausville of Nashua last week. The previous lake record from 1954 weighed 11 pounds 9 ounces and the NH state record set in 1942 weighed 18 1/2 pounds and 34 1/4 inches.

Concord N.H UPS Winnipesaukee State Fish and Game Department Dick Sausville Nashua New Hampshire

Morgan horse race tightens for Governor Cup title

In Franklin, the 1966 Governors Cup race narrowed as Waseeka's Party Doll moved within three points of Windcrest Prima Dona. Windcrest Prima Dona added six points while Waseeka's Party Doll collected fifteen in the Franklin show. Luella Stuart's Matt Cattlemaster won both open pleasure horse and Morgan pleasure horse classes, and Waseeka's Darcy driven by Gary Thompson won open pleasure driving.

Franklin Morgan Luther Zai Windcrest Prima John Hamlin Bennington Burlington Prima Dona Matt Luella Stuart Waseeka Darcy Wendy Hamlin Gary Thompson Shaftsbury

Baltimore Orioles Rally Past Red Sox on Bob Johnson’s Go Ahead Shot

Bob Johnson nicknamed Rocky for his looks delivered a game winning two run homer in the ninth to lift the Baltimore Orioles 6-4 over Boston after Boog Powell’s three run homer tied the game. The win capped a late inning surge as Baltimore seized six outs in the frame.

Bob Johnson Rocky Colavito Rocky Baltimore Cleveland Johnson Orioles Boston Dave Johnson Bob Boog Powell Hank Bauer Billy Herman Red Sox Bauer Russ Snyder Herman Rico Petrocelli Frank Robinson Joe Foy Brooks Robinson Frank Powell Curt Blefary George Smith Detroit New York Washington Minnesota California Kansas City Chicago Tigers Don Wert Ray Oyler Roger Maris Tom Tresh Clete Boyer Yankees Ken Harrelson Luis Tiant Leon Wagner Indians Colavito Paul Casanova Senators Twins Jim Perry Harmon Killebrew Andy Kosco Tony Oliva Don Mincher Oliva Kosco

Dorset Teen Wins 14-Year-Old Crown in Tennis Derby

Dorset field club hosts a member tournament where 14-year-old Michael Chadwick claims the men's singles title over Sig Buchmayer 4-6 6-2 6-1. Chadwick, 5 ft 3 in, hails from Bondville via Texas, rated among the top four in his age group. He recently played in the sun-

Dorset Dorset Field Club Michael Chadwick Chadwick Sig Buchmayer Rodman Seville Bondville Texas

Red Sox Short On Infielders

The Boston Red Sox, missing Rico Petrocelli, seek infield help as manager Billy Herman admits daily searches for fielding help. Darrell Brandon pitched well in relief but strikeouts and grounders hampered outs, and Herman noted that pitching alone cannot fix defensive lapses.

Boston UPI Boston Red Sox Rico Petrocelli Billy Herman Darrell Brandon Baltimore Herman Brandon

Patriots Try Purvis as Flanker in Exhibition Clash

Vic Purvis, a 21 year old accounting major from Southern Mississippi, is being tested at flanker by the Boston Patriots. Coach Mike Holovak says Purvis is likely the fastest receiver and could boost title chances. Purvis, signed as a safety, may also return punts in Saturday's exhibition with the Oakland Raiders in Anaheim. Ron Burton, a former Patriot, was cut by the Kansas City Chiefs after a six year run in Boston.

Andover Mass UPD Boston Patriots Vic Purvis Mike Holovak Purvis Holovak Patriots Oakland Raiders Anaheim Calif Ron Burton Kansas City Chiefs Burton Boston Chiefs Jim Fraser

Locals Reach YMCA Softball Semifinals

Locals defeated Cushman 11 to 9 at Memorial Park on Tuesday to secure a semifinal berth in the YMCA softball tournament. Frank Wilson Leo Dennis and Jack Morse each had three hits. Bill Darling earned the win as Cushman remains alive and slated to face Bijur Thursday night. Wreckers meet Union Carbide tonight.

Cushman Memorial Park YMCA Sal’s Frank Wilson Leo Dennis Jack Morse Bill Darling Bijur Wreckers Union Carbide

League Leaders G AB R H Pet Oliva Minn 117 448 70 143 .319

Oliva of Minnesota leads the league with 143 hits in 448 at bats and a .319 average, followed by other top hitters including Kaline and Powell. F. Robinson pace the Orioles with 37 homers in the American League.

Vinte Wash Aaron Braves Mays Giants

Hits 534th Mays Ties Jimmy Foxx In Career Home Runs

Willie Mays ties Jimmy Foxx for second on the all time home run list with his 534th blast, a 1966 season homer that helped the Giants beat the Cardinals 3 1. Perry and Koufax also win as Gaylord Perry notches his 19th victory and Dodgers rout Cincinnati.

Mays Jimmy Foxx Willie Mays Babe Ruth San Francisco Giants St. Louis Cardinals Willie Los Angeles Dodgers Johnny Podres Gaylord Perry Sandy Koufax Perry Los Angeles Cincinnati Pittsburgh New York Philadelphia Chicago Atlanta Houston Cardinal al Jackson Willie McCovey Dodger Don Sutton Tommy Davis Willie Davis Jim Gilliam Tommy Sutton John Edwards Joe Nuxhall Tommie Sisk Mets

Billie Jean King Opens With Victory In Essex Bowl Bid

Wimbledon champion Billie Jean Moffitt King, top seed, beat Elena Subirats of Mexico City 7 5 6 2 in the first round of the Ladies Invitational Tennis Tournament at the Essex County Club. She aims to retire the Essex Bowl this week, a feat achieved by only three women in 39 years. King overcame service troubles early, then dominated the latter stages to win the first set and sweep the second.

Manchester Mass UPI Billie Jean Moffitt King Elena Subirats Mexico City Essex County Club King

Mildenberger Begins Earnest Walk Toward Clay Title Fight

Karl Mildenberger trains seriously in Frankfurt for his September 10 world heavyweight title showdown with Cassius Clay. An underdog, he showcases heavy body punches in sparring with American Tommie Sims, who nearly quit after two hard lefts before continuing.

Frankfurt Germany UPI Karl Mildenberger Mildenberger Cassius Clay Clay Britain Henry Cooper Brian London Tommie Sims Sims Stockton Calif Bruno Mueller

Jets drop Schweickert and Waskiewicz from squad

PEEKSKILL N Y UPI The New York Jets cut two 1965 and 1966 draft choices Flanker Bob Schweickert of VMI and center Jim Waskiewicz of Wichita Tuesday from the squad in a surprise roster move.

Peekskill N.Y UPI New York Jets Bob Schweickert VMI Jim Waskiewicz Wichita

Packers Test Cardinals In Friday Exhibition Game

St Louis hosts Charley Winner and the Cardinals in a nationally televised NFL pre season tilt at Busch Memorial Stadium. Winner, making his first year as head coach, faces his former Colts teammates in a key test after two wins, as the Colts seek to blunt St Louis optimism.

ST. Louis UPI Charley Winner St. Louis Football Cardinals Cardinals Big Red Baltimore Colts Busch Memorial Stadium Winner Detroit Lions Atlanta Falcons Colts

Hinsdale Entries Nightcard August 17 1966 Harness Racing

Hinsdale presented a Wednesday card with nine races, each offering $500 or $600 in purses. Entries include Call Me Mister Gilman and Nubbin Mite Andersen in the first two trots and paces, with multiple horse and driver matchups across divisions. Races span from FIRST through NINTH, featuring fields led by Gilman Burke Burgess and related barn connections.

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