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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1967

Page

12

Young Man in Motion Corders a Busy New York Jockey

Angel Cordero of Puerto Rico, age 23, rides eight or nine races daily in New York. His energy and speed draw trainers and owners, as agent Vince Degregory negotiates large-scale deals. Renowned trainers Fiore and Barrera praise his effort and racecraft, while rival Braulio Baeza notes his strong riding. Harbor View Farm owner Louis Wolfson signed him to a $100,000 annual contract.

Saratoga Springs N.Y UPI Angel Cordero New York Cordero Eddie Arcaro Arcaro Vince Degregory Degregory al Fiore Fiore Laz Barrera Barrera Braulio Baeza America Baeza Louis Wolfson Harbor View Farm

Intrepid and Columbia Dominate Final Cup Trials

In Newport crowds watched Intrepid defeat Constellation by 4 minutes 1 second while Columbia outpaced American Eagle to finish 33 seconds behind the 1958 defender. Intrepid posted the day’s best time 3 13 42 but committed a sail handling error on the 24.3 mile Brenton Reef course, wasting valuable time. American Eagle surged late, closing the gap as Columbia moved to the final leg.

Newport R.I UPI Intrepid Columbia U.S Constellation American Eagle Brenton Reef Light Tower Bus Mosbacher Eagle

Jets sidelined Maynard for Saturday showdown

New York Jets flanker Don Maynard will miss the Saturday night game against the Philadelphia Eagles due to a concussion from last week's Chiefs game. Bake Turner and Larry Grantham return to the Jets' starting lineup for the first time this season. The text also covers yacht racing results, noting Intrepid leading with a 9-0 tally, Columbia 2-0 this week, and Eagle seeking its first win as Constellation and American Eagle compete in trials.

Peekskill N.Y UPI New York Jets Don Maynard Philadelphia Eagles Kansas City Chiefs Bake Turner Larry Grantham Jets Columbia Intrepid Constellation American Eagle Eagle Eagle Racing Constellation Australia Dame Pattie

Chiefs Rally After 1967 Defeat, Stram Aims Higher

Kansas City coach Hank Stram lives with a nightmare from the January loss to Green Bay. The 35 to 10 defeat stung, and Lombardi’s remarks sharpened his resolve to push the Chiefs beyond their 1966 season as he prepares for a stronger year.

Kansas City Hank Stram Stram Los Angeles Kansas City Chiefs Green Bay Packers Packers Green Bay Vince Lombardi Chiefs

Chiefs poised for another strong AFL season with Stram core

The Kansas City Chiefs expect a potent attack led by Len Dawson and Curtis McClinton with Chris Burford and Fred Arbanas at end positions. The line features Jim Tyrer and Ed Budde, while Buck Buchanan anchors a defense that ranked second in points allowed. Stram’s new Tight Ends formation aims to create defensive indecision and faster reactions.

Chris Burford Taylor Curtis McClinton Fred Arbanas AFL Jim Tyrer Ed Budde Buck Buchanan Bobby Hunt Johnny Robinson Stram Chiefs

Pownal Race Results Highlight Top Finishers

Summary of Friday results across ten races with multiple winners led by First 3 Prime Away Maffa and Second 3 Ronala Don Young. Notable times included 1 34.4 for the first event and 1 28.4 for the second. Ends with football notes on Mike Garrett and Otis Taylor as Chiefs leaders.

Maffa Santamaria Tig Wig — Morgan Ronala Don — Young Westover Santigo Doll Smasher Pruden Dennie Terril Pichette

Davis Cup Final South Africa Takes 2-0 Lead

Davis Cup action in Durban sees South Africa move ahead 2-0 over Brazil in Group B. Bob Hewitt beat Thomas Koch 6-4 9-11 11-9 6-2, while Cliff Drysdale dispatched Jose Edison Mandarino 6-2 8-6 6-2 in the Thursday matches.

Durban South Africa Brazil Bob Hewitt Thomas Koch Cliff Drysdale Jose Edison Mandarino

Pownal Entries and Races Show Mixed Odds and Names

A compact listing of horse entries and odds across several race levels including THIRD and FOURTH and EIGHTH and NINTH and TENTH. Names such as Ernst Diago Pruden NB Ledezma Rodriguez Hill Young Santiago Kelly Handley and others appear alongside odds and abbreviations. some lines are incomplete or antennaed with corrections and repetitions.

Garden’s Pride—Hill Man—Donahue Tessalita—Young Lunar Shot—Rodriguez Happy King Pearly Hill Kissin Handley Pruden Alrolo Rodriguez Pache’s Zangari Himesa— Phillips March Tempo—Lapensee Empey Bullah Ledezma John Smith Santiago G.—Ernst Hide Max—J. Smith Carleil—Ledezma Little Shane—Young Comby—Handley Tri-White—Pruden Cyd’s Choice Donato Sheridan Lane Morgan Gain

Saratoga Race Entries Show Multiple Pace and Trot Divisions

The Saratoga program lists races Saturday August 19 1967 with Pace divisions first place finishes for Mayboth McQuigge Chester Remark Fraiser and several others. third through seventh place horses named, including Mountain Leader Coppola Elise Spencer-Dupre MacGene McGuire Sammy Stoner-Devizzio King Rhythm Fanelli Brittany Marshall Billie O Boy and more. additional entries include Kilroys Valentine Adios Robbie Featherstep Brutus Jaynard Sunny O'Brien and others across Pace Mile Fourth Fifth and Sixth divisions with numerous connections.

Mayboth—McQuigge Chester Remark—Fraiser Jack Freehall—Watson H. Payne Vic—Heeney Briarwood Gypsy—Walters Shadydale King—Bonafede Seaway Sis—Gray Diamond Haynes Olin Lyric—Nd Boilermaker—Lovely Harrys Colene New Luck Melburn—Butcher J.D. Means Barry C So Little—Fanelli Feedalot—Coppola Parker Dares—Webber Twilight Shaheen—Baumann Foxcroft Dares—Current Bay Bomber Amoras Apple Honey—Richards Jr Ima Fedor—Bassard

Harvey Named Kansas City Blues Manager and Player Coach

UPI reports Doug Harvey seven time Norris Trophy winner was appointed manager and player coach of the Kansas City Blues in the Central League. The rest of the text lists horse and dog race lineups and stakes across multiple entries with various named trainers and horses.

Kansas City UPI Doug Harvey Kansas City Blues

Hinsdale Harness Winners Crowned in 1967 Meet

A Hinsdale race card dated August 19, 1967 lists first through tenth pace events with horses and drivers. Notable entries include First Pace winner Bucky Moraka Kane, Second Pace Laura Adios-Wykowski, and Eighth Pace Little Mighty Berry, among others, with purses ranging from 550 to 1100 dollars.

Ugust Bucky Moraka—Kane Jaffe—Young Bright Girl—Bouplon Postakill Jonnie—Truitt Jeans Faith—Wykowski Bold Eddie—Cornellier Little Foxie—Laderach Brookside Belle—Letendre Ae Sam Spears—Sheehy Sr Pace Laura Adios—Wykowski Su Yu Scot—Cummings Mr. Bogey—Clough Wooster Knight—Edmunds Adios Tuck—Young Dixies Alex—Kent Dark Haven—Ward Daleo—Brownie Lady Blaze Tilbert Oriole—Stadelman Sr Third Hal Wayne—Allen Nellie Breeze—Pike Hal Joy—Allen Apostle Star Cunnys Vic Ozark Pride McCarthy Sr Commander Yates Truitt Groton Miss—Cloughne McDale Melburn Allen Sandys Knight Parker Typist—Pizzano Revenue Collector Price Traveler Gem—Mattison Parkers Boy—Beckwith Hideway Lind—Pike Shining Knight—Wilsey Jr Lisa Medium—Parker Fred Flanagan Wilsey Jr Manor Way—Edmunds Dean Dudley—Allen Gerry Chief—Gilman Detour Stan—Allen Little Knight Mare—Reed Chief Red Feather—Truitt DA Steppy—Andersen Suzanna Rodney Foxie Car Alice Barmin—Sheehy Sr Niftys Steppy—Andersen Southern Boy—Trembley Wilma Lynn Lady Emlen—Cross Ritas Dream—Reed Our Frosty—Gilman Blitz Moraka—Parker Peter Wood Princess R—Cornellier Merry Dares—Mattison Jimmys Doll—Wilsey Jr Judson—Parker High Kane Jean Gay—Phetteplace Little Mighty—Berry Irmas Girl—Pease Crescent Chief Reed Mighty King Cole Pike Annie Dell—Andersen Joe Henry—Parker Royal Joseph—Allen Gay Yonder—Wilsey Jr Wicomico Slater—Kane Rhythm Lad—Truitt Miss Josella Fanny Dares—Reed Cheryl G—Wilsey Jr Otecas Cam—Tilbert Red Dandy—Laderach New Barrister Cross Dandy—McDonald Prides Comet—Wlisey Jr

Eddie Mathews To Tigers In Astros Trade

Eddie Mathews leaves the National League for the American League with the Houston Astros sending him to the Detroit Tigers for a player or players to be named after the season. Mathews will try to boost Detroit’s pennant chances and adjusts to Tiger Stadium after hitting only three homers in Houston this year.

Houston UPI Eddie Mathews Houston Astros Mathews Detroit Tigers Astros Los Angeles Dodgers Matthews Tiger Stadium Astrodome

Vermont Catamounts poised for 1967 grid season

University of Vermont Catamounts under Bob Clifford aim to challenge for the Yankee Conference title led by All-Everything back Bobby Mitchell. Only 12 Vermonters on the 1967 roster, with 61 varsity players and 27 lettermen, face Massachusetts and Maine as key rivals while out-of-state recruits shape the roster. The Shrine game looms as a regional showcase one week away.

Mt. Anthony Union University of Vermont Bob Mitchell Bob Clifford Catamount Catamounts Green and Gold Massachusetts Maine Clifford American International Springfield Bobby Mitchell Bridport Moriah N.Y Fryeburg Academy New England Mitchell University of New Hampshire UVM New Hampshire Vermont Tom McLaughlin Rice Memorial Leo Buttera Spaulding Barre Steve Oldenburg Woodstock Williams College John McGill Burlington H.S Rob Farnham Brattleboro Bennington George Stockman Joey Vargas Bellows Falls Ohio University Tom Collins Central Connecticut Bruce Maynard MSJ St. Francis Xavier Nova Scotia Bill Sullivan St. Joseph College Indiana Rick Cameron Fine Lyndon Institute Ricks College Idaho Jeff Bergquist Carleton College Minnesota University of Massachusetts

Cassius Clay Marries 17 Year Old Belinda Boyd in Chicago

Deposed heavyweight champion Cassius Clay wed Belinda Boyd a 17 year old restaurant employee in a private Chicago ceremony. The marriage, conducted in the Black Muslim faith at Clay's South Side home, was announced by manager Herbert Muhammad who served as best man. Guests included Boyd's family, Muhammad and his wife, and actor Stepin Fetchit, with Clay's parents unable to attend from Louisville.

Chicago UPI Cassius Clay Friday Clay Herbert Muhammad South Side Muhammad Belinda Boyd Muslims’ University of Islam Louisville Miss Boyd Stepin Fetchit

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