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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1969

Page

9

Red Sox Finally Win a Pair in Streak Break

In Boston, Reggie Smith celebrated a back to back win streak as the Red Sox earned their first consecutive victories since before the All Star break. Smith smiled while drying off after a shower and quipped about the team’s improved form as George Scott contributed to the victory.

Boston Reggie Smith Smith Boston Red Sox George Scott

Young Net Star Just Misses Upset in Tennis Meet

At Longwood, Bowrey trailing 0-1 in sets rallied to beat 18-year-old Paul Gerken 3-6 7-5 6-2, denying an upset as Gerken faced pressure from serve issues and double faults in the final set. In Chicago, Aqueduct attendance dipped to 814,307 with New York State pari-mutuel revenues rising to 8.82 million dollars.

Chestnut Hill Mass Bill Bowrey Thomas Koch Bowrey Paul Gerken U.S Longwood Cricket Club Gerken Norwalk Conn Chicago UPI New York State Aqueduct

Williams Mentor Frank Shellenback dies at 70 in Newton

Frank Shellenback former pitcher turned longtime baseball coach and mentor to Ted Williams died aged 70 in Newton Massachusetts. He guided Williams from a pitcher to an outfielder and later coached for the Browns Red Sox Tigers Giants, shaping many notable pitchers. Funeral set for Wednesday at St Ignatius Church with burial Newton Cemetery. He leaves six children and 45 grandchildren.

Hollywood San Diego Williams Shellenback Boston Red Sox St. Louis Browns Red Sox Detroit Tigers Minneapolis Leo Durocher New York Giants Giants

Notice of Estate Claims and Town Meeting Action

Commissioners will meet at the Bennington office of T. Garry Buckley on October 6 and December 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to examine and adjust claims against Hazel M. Wills estate. Four months from August 6, 1969 are allowed for creditors to present claims. Also warnings for a special town meeting Sept 23 1969 at 7:30 p.m. to consider disposal of a 1 shaped parcel near Willow Road for Jolivette Electric and related land actions. Dated August 18 1969 Bennington Vermont.

Hazel M. Wills Honorable Probate Court District of Bennington Hazel M T. Garry Buckley Edward J. Kuhn D & D Jolivette Electric Supply, Inc Willow Road

Organ music at Oakland game sparks league protest

AL president Joe Cronin ordered Athletics owner Charles O Finley to stop the stadium organist from playing during pitch delivery after complaints from umpires about a Detroit Oakland game. McLain's 19th win came amid loud organ notes, with prior balk-inducing chords noted. A separate item previews Maurice Stokes Benefit basketball on Aug 19 at Kutsher's featuring Dave Bing and other NBA stars.

Boston UPI Joe Cronin Oakland Athletics Charles O. Finley Cronin Oakland Finley Fenway Park Monticello N.Y Maurice Stokes National Basketball Association Kutsher NBA Dave Bing Detroit Pistons Connie Dierking Cincinnati Royals van Arsdale Twins Tom Royals Phoenix Suns Detroit Denny McLain A’s McLain Tiger Oakland Coliseum Lloyd Fox Coliseum

Saratoga Entries for Tuesday August 19 1969 Trot and Pace Divisions

Entries list for Saratoga on Tuesday includes first race Trot $800 with Calhoun Hanover Bossard leading and Jol Leta DeSantis and Silky Sullivan among top finishers. second race Pace $700 features Marion E Volo Goodsell Wrong Number and Avalon Aquill. multiple restages show top horses and drivers across nine subsequent trots and pacers with purses up to $17,200 and divisions led by Lionel Rodney Felix Minbar After Five Whats His Name and Cedar Crest Champ. ninth Pace $1000 showcases Scotch Lion Wyncrest Ginger Sprite C High Dream and Money Counter with Lookout N and Easter Cross in field.

Varlo Hanover—Chase Sam Oremo—Goodsell Eerie Echo—DeSantis Georgie Dares Moran Merry Diamond—Bloodgood Denzil Hoffman DeSantis Sprouse Regan Way Langtry Cherrix Mercury Georgean—Haughton Jon—Richards Fred—Smith Findley Niagara Beauty Galbraith Guy Norris—Dupre Crestwood Copper Bromley Chancy MacDee—Richards Imperial Star Calhoun Hanover—Bossard Jol Leta—DeSantis Silky Sullivan Coppola Mynheer—MacKay Freight Control She’s A Rose Cappella Morrison Lobell Bunny Gale Marion E Volo—Goodsell aAllen Avalon Aquill Mondi Shandon Copeland Pownall Mercury King Chapman Pace Josedale Katrinka—Butcher Mac’s Painter—Dupre Richards Frankies Boy Grattans Joe True Kittys Artie Hanover—Moreley Mountain Ash—Aloy Nathaniel Dunloe Bogardus Happy Ann—Wells Tarport Gertie—DeSantis Kelly Bongo Brown Morel My Mart—Martineau Green River Tia—Davis Lincoln Hanover Blaze Butler Brutus—Parker Rowena—Langtry C.J Melburn—Bogardus Berg Clayhaven Mercury Fanelli Sudden Yankee—Hamilton Masqueraders Tip Scotch Lion Dupre Wyncrest Ginger—Martin Sprite C.—Richards High Dream St. Jacques Money Counter DeSantis G. Lookout Easter Cross Hourihan el Montana Parker Long Valley Sams Pride Simeszky Sassy Return—Morel Riccochet Todd—Clothier

Probate Notice Estate of Esther Irene Mason

In the District of Bennington at the Pennington Probate Court on August 11 1969 a document purporting to be the last will of Esther Irene Mason of Pownal was presented for probate The court set September 3 1969 at 11 00 am in Bennington for proving the instrument and ordered notice by publishing this order three weeks in The Bennington Banner to all interested parties who may contest the probate by the dates August 19 26 September 2.

Barbara Ann Frazier Francis Brennan Frazier Bennington Vermont Franci Brennan Frazier Libellee Said County W. Averell Brown Helen T. Coxsee S. Sidney Pike Wyckoff Bergen New Jersey Bennington Banner Catherine C. Behan Esther Irene Mason State OF Pennington Pownal

Estate of Grace E Bishop Examiners Court Seeks Allowance

The court assigns September 4 to examine and allow the executor's account of Grace E Bishop late of Readsboro and decree residue to rightful claimants. Public notice required by publishing in The Bennington Banner three weeks prior. Heirs legatees and claimants must appear at Probate Office in Bennington at 11:00 AM to establish rights. Given August 14, 1969. Catherine C Behan. Aug 1926 Sept 2.

Grace E Bennington

Bennington Guardian Seeks License to Sell Ward’s Duplex Home

The guardian of Lulu A Beaton of Bennington asks a court for a license to sell the ward’s real estate, a duplex at 132 Ben Mont Avenue in Bennington Village. A hearing is set for August 28 1969 at 11:00 AM in the Probate Office Bennington. Public notice runs for three weeks in the Bennington District newspaper.

State OF Vermont Bennington Lulu A Beaton Duplex Ben Mont Avenue Catherine C. Behan

Hinsdale Harness Entries Offer Various Pace and Trot Events

Hinsdale entries list multiple harness races with pace and trot divisions offering prizes from 500 to 800 dollars. Notable entrants include Melvin Creed Plante Gay Duke Burgess Express Pick Beauchesne and Shadydale Rocket Pike. Races span FIRST through NINTH with named horses and drivers across eight divisions.

Melvin Creed—Plante Gunmor—Anderson Robert Byrd Kane Hal Wayne Nats Ninny Nason Sharon Lybrook Cross Vernon H—Mcfarlin Gay Duke Burgess Maple Sugarbush Gilman Miss Algiers Beauchesne Cyclone Hanover McCarthy Nancy Jane De—Nason Carlo Westbrook Ferriero Nina Volo Carlisle Norris Girl Allen Gray Storm Gamie Jana Abbe—Gilman Princess—DeProfio Madeliene Mir—Smith Matty——Pike True Image Coleman Lawrence Lady—Reed Eolas Deb—Allen Mr. Curtis—Richardson Amour Van—May Interstate—Marshall Classy Wi Benny Sharp Pike Billy Burns Tige—Nason Dexter Comer Double H—Wheeler Elaine Sawmill Roman Way Beckwith Royal Boot Marshall Debbie—Johnson Shadydale Rocket Jay Dillon Provost Meadow Vanian—Hogan Ginger Dell—Colby Jayle Bird House

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