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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1962

Page

10

Travers Stakes field led by Jaipur Ridan and Cicada at Saratoga

At Saratoga the 93rd Travers Stakes draws Jaipur Ridan and Cicada in a top field for the 75 000 added race. Jaipur the 6-5 favorite with Willie Shoemaker to ride faces Ridan the Midwest challenger and Cicada aiming to become the first filly since 1915 to win the Travers. Cyane Smart and others race as part of an eight runner lineup with weights listed for each horse.

Ridan Cicada Saratoga George D. Widener Jaipur J.G.W. Stable Midwest Meadow Stable Lady Rotha Christiana Stable Cyane Smart Walter M. Jeffords Military Plume Jaha Stable Flying Johnnie Shelter Rock Stable Zab Nasrullah Willie Shoemaker Aidan Manuel Yeaza Ycaza Johnny Rotz Bobby Ussery

Local Boy May Make End On Top Miami U Eleven

Bennington resident John Wilkinson trains to win a starting role at Miami University in Florida. The candidate for end or halfback runs four miles daily and aims for engineering design studies while adjusting to college life and a Sept. 15 TV game against Pitt.

Miami U. Eleven Bennington John Wilkinson Charles W. Wilkinson Park St Wilkinson Andy Gustafson Wilk Gustafson Miami Pitt Hurricanes

Chute Jumpers Frustrated by Weather at World Championships

Parachutists from 24 nations faced a disrupted day at the sixth world championships in Orange Massachusetts. A low ceiling delayed jumps until mid afternoon and a thunderstorm halted further competition. Women’s individual accuracy jumps started from 700 meters due to cloud cover. Best scores were Denoarybnicka of Czechoslovakia at 2.35 meters and Natalija Maslova of the Soviet Union at 3.71 meters from the target.

Orange Mass Denoarybnicka Czechoslovakia Natalija Maslova Soviet Union

Indians Defeat Giants 10-2 in North Bennington Little League

Behind pitcher Kevin Melburne and hitter Mike Knox the Indians defeated the Giants 10-2. Melburne relieved in the second with the game tied 1-1 and struck out four. Knox had three hits including two home runs. Allen Legacy homered for the losers.

North Bennington Kevin Melburne Mike Knox Indians Giants Norshaft - Arlington Melburne Jeff Brown Knox Allen Legacy Los

Furcolo's Father Moves for Speedy Trial in Track Case

Boston AP Dr. Charles L. Furcolo father of former governor Foster Furcolo asks Superior Court for a speedy trial or master referral on a counterclaim involving Hancock Raceway. He names Charles R. Carson of Springfield and Hancock Raceway Inc. alleging Carson acted as a straw, failed to deliver stock, and did not return a $25 000 note.

Mer Foster Furcolo Superior Court Furcolo Hancock Raceway Charles R. Carson Springfield Hancock Raceway Inc Charles Fairhurst Sen Joseph L. Murphy Carson Eileen Kane Murphy

Norwich Lists Soccer Schedule

Norwich University announces a 10 game soccer schedule for the fall with six home contests and six freshmen games. Roland Lyford will coach soccer and oversee swimming and indoor track.

Northfield Norwich University Joseph F. Garrity Roland Lyford Norwich Athletic Windham Sir George Williams St. Michael's Colby Castleton

Racing Entries Across Dashes and Distances Across Tracks

Racing program lists numerous entries by horse and driver across multiple pacing and trotting divisions. Notable competitors include Marie Bay Constantino Betsy Moraka Major's Pet Ray Reward Captain Brook Choice Holiday Sunday Knight and many others, with purses ranging from 400 to 5 000 dollars.

Like Father Like Son: Hemispheres of Baseball Talent

Billy McLaughlin aged 12 pitched a no hitter for the Eagles in a Bennington Little League game, evoking memories of his father James T. McLaughlin who threw a no hitter for Bennington High in 1942 against Williams town High. The two share a southpaw versus right handed note with possible training influence and Billy plans to join Babe Ruth baseball in Connecticut next year as the family moves.

Billy McLaughlin Eagles Bennington James T. McLaughlin Bennington High School Williamstown Mass McLaughlin Billy Connecticut McLaughlins

Benhi Catamounts Schedule Monday Football Meeting

The Benhi Catamounts plan a Monday 6 p.m. meeting at Bennington High School to fit equipment review training rules finalize insurance factors and explain teeth protectors. Additional fittings available Tuesday practice. the team opens Sept 15 at home against Springfield at 2 p.m.

Benhi Catamounts Bennington High School Benhi Springfield

Connelly Delivers Four-Hit Win for Winston-Salem

Ed Connelly of Pittsfield Massachusetts collected four hits to power Winston-Salem to a 3-1 victory in the Carolina League after a promotion from Olean in the New York-Penn League.

Boston Mass Ed Connelly Pittsfield Winston - Salem Boston Red Sox Olean New York Pa

Italian teen deserts Legion swims seven miles home

CAGLIARI Sardinia AP Adriano Borelli 18 a homesick Italian deserted the French Foreign Legion in Corsica and swam the seven miles to Sardinia in 12 hours police said.

Cagliari Sardinia Adriano Borelli French Foreign Legion Corsica

Moore Baffles Finn to Retain Scandinavian Title

World featherweight champion Davey Moore of Columbus stopped Finn Olli Maeki in 2 minutes 35 seconds of the second round in Helsinki. Moore floored Maeki three times as referee Barney Ross halted the one sided bout after the third knockdown. Moore, 28, defended his title in Scandinavia for the fifth time after a cautious first round. Maeki, 25, had 8-1-1 pro record and this was his first knockout defeat. Moore won the title March 18, 1959 by KO over Hogan Bassey.

Helsinki Finland Davey Moore Columbus Ohio Olli Maeki Barney Ross Maeki Scandinavia Moore

Griffith and Meyer Renew Clash In No Title Fight

Welterweight champion Emile Griffith and middleweight Denny Meyer meet in Tacoma in a 10 round bout with no title at stake. Griffith, from New York City, weighs about 151 pounds. Meyer, from Portland, about 155. Televised nationally by ABC at 9 p.m. EST.

Tacoma Wash Emile Griffith Denny Meyer Meyer Portland Ore Griffith New York City Moyer ABC

Championship Race at Lebanon Valley 1962 Four States

The 1962 Four States Championship stock car race will run at Lebanon Valley Speedway in West Lebanon New York for 35 laps. It starts at 8:30 p.m. with 500 dollars and a trophy for the winner. Top contenders include Johnny Flach Link Pettit Stretch Van Steenburgh and Doug Garrison with Don Rounds and Nels Grignon also showing strong form.

Lebanon N.Y Lebanon Valley Speedway Johnny Flach Link Pettit Stretch van Steenburg Doug Garrison Don Rounds Appenaug, R.I Nels Grignon

Memorial Park Olympic Day Events Staged

Olympic Day activities at Memorial Park drew many participants from Bennington Recreation. Butch Hayes swept the 100 yard dash 25 yard dash and running broad jump while Pat Godek led the 10 13 age group with four firsts including the 50 yard dash standing broad jump softball throw and 220 yard dash.

Memorial Park Bennington Butch Hayes Pat Godek Hayes Tom Haley Mary Moore Gail Godak Margaret Moore Bruce Warner Kathy Croff Gail Godek Ed Pierce Dorothy Hathaway David Wright Ricky Burgess Kathy Croft Peg Hathaway Pat Moore

Weatherly Holds Lead in Cup Defender Trials

Skipper Emil Mosbacher and the blue sloop Weatherly led the America's Cup fleet in Newport Rhode Island after beating New York rival Columbia. The victory margin was 1 minute 13 seconds on the 24 nautical mile course, leaving Weatherly the only unbeaten boat after three days of racing.

Newport Emil Bus) Mosbacher Weatherly New York Columbia

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