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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1963

Page

6

Defending Champ Gunderson Opens in Women's Amateur Golf

In Williams College area course action JoAnne Gunderson, defending champion, won her opening match to start the 63rd Women’s Amateur at Killy Taconic Golf Club. Barbara McIntire fell to Elizabeth Fleitas while Anne Quast Wells and Janet Cronin advanced. Debbie Austin and Janis Ferraris also posted wins in early rounds.

JoAnne Gunderson Williamstown Mass Killy Taconic Golf Club Miss Gunderson Providence R.I Washington State Gunderson Anne Quast Wells Seattle Wash Barbara McIntire Colorado Springs Colo United States Robert Cronin Hartford Conn Grace Lenczyk Elizabeth Sunny) Fleitas Greenville Del McIintire Barbara Miss Fleitas Cronin Mac Murray Jones New England Montpelier Tured William Warren Rochester N.Y Wells John Pennington Buffalo Debbie Austin Oneiada Brenda High Glascow Janis Ferraris Jean Bryant Hinsdale

Stuart Feels He Can Win RBI and Homer Honors

Boston slugger Dick Stuart propelled the Red Sox with an inside-the-park homer and a distant blast as he leads the AL in homers and RBIs. He sits 32 homers and 90 RBIs, with Kaline and Killebrew close in pursuit. Cleveland’s Max Alvis hit two three-run shots, while Joe Azcue added a homer and extra hits in a 8-3 loss. Stuart praised his late-season form and discussed the dynamics of the home run race.

Boston Dick Stuart Red Sox Fenway Landsdowne Street Cleveland Stuart Harmon Killebrew Minesota RBI al Kaline Detroit Max Alvis Arnold Earley Joe Azcue Petro Ramos Back Bay John Romano Vic Davalillo Davalillo Billy Herman Herman Kaline Killebrew Frank Malzone Chicago Juan Pizarro Bob Heffner Boston Red Sox Fenway Park

Streaking Cardinals Invade L.A. After Close Win

The St Louis Cardinals beat the Giants 8-7 to move into second place and head toward a showdown with the Dodgers in Los Angeles. Ken Boyer hit two two run homers and Julian Javier drove in the winning run as Felipe Alou misplayed a bloop. Dennis Bennett earned the win for Philadelphia and Max Alvis hit two three run homers for Cleveland in their 8-3 victory over Boston.

Boyer Cardinals Julian Javier Felipe Alou Tim McCarter Dodgers Giants Philadelphia Phillies New York Mets Dennis Bennett Cleveland Max Alvis Boston Ray Sadecki Lew Burdette Johnny Padres St. Louis Willie Mays Alou Ancient Sam (Toothpick) Jones Bill White Jack Fisher Billy Hoeft Javier McCarver Bennett Galen Cisco Don Demeter Clay Dalrymple Bobby Wine Mets Tim Harkness

Cleveland 8 Boston 3 tops Monday MLB action

Major League Baseball results show Cleveland defeated Boston 8 to 3 in the only game on Monday. Other schedule notes list Washington at Kansas City, Cleveland at New York, Chicago at Boston, Los Angeles at Baltimore, and Minnesota at Detroit with twi night options.

Cleveland Boston Washington Kansas City New York Chicago Los Angeles Baltimore Minnesota Detroit W. L. Pet. G.B Pet. G.B L.A St. Louis San Fran Phila Cincinnati Milwaukee Pittsburgh Kansas C Houston San Francisco Philadelphia

Major League Leaders National and American League

National League stats note Groat as batting leader with .344 and 170 hits for St. Louis, Aaron and Flood lead runs, Aaron tops RBIs, Pinson ties for doubles, Pinson leads triples, McCovey and Aaron lead homers, Wills leads steals. Pitching shows Perrosnoski 13-2 and McBean 12-3. Koufax and Drysdale top strikeouts. American League lists Yaz as batting leader with .332 and 146 hits, Stuart RBIs and Hinton steals, Killebrew homers, Aparicio steals. Radatz and Ford top pitching, Bunning and Barber strikeouts.

Groat St. Louis Clemente Pittsburgh Aaron Milwaukee Flood White Pinson Cincinnati Gonzalez Philadelphia McCovey San Francisco Wills Los Angeles Robinson Perranoski McBean Koufax Drysdale Versalles Minnesota Hinton Washington Stuart Boston Killebrew Aparicio Baltimore Radatz Ford New York Bunning Detroit Barber

Patriots to Use Rookies Saturday in exhibition game

Boston Patriots coach Mike Holovak plans a heavy rookie load for the third AFL exhibition against Buffalo with Dave Watson Don McKinnon and Bob Mirabelle slated for key roles Mirabelle replaces injured Don Webb McKinnon to cover middle and wide linebacker slots Watson to start over Billy Neighbors also tested are Art Graham Harry Crump Al Snyder Jimmy Field and Dick Williamson in Friday through Saturday sessions

Andover Mass Boston Patriots Mike Holovak Dave Watson Don McKinnon Bob Mirabelle Buffalo Bills Buffalo Dartmouth McKinnon Holovak Watson Georgia Tech Billy Neighbors Neighbors Alabama Houston Art Graham Harry Crump Boston College al Snyder Holy Cross Jimmy Field Louisiana State Dick Williamson

J.C. Jerome Captures Mt Anthony Club Championship Title

J C Jerome won the Mt Anthony Country Club golf championship last week after a seven and six victory over Wally Mook in the Championship flight. Jerome was also medalist with a 73. Dave Blair won the first flight crown with a three and two win over Dave Morris.

J.C. Jerome Mt. Anthony Wally Mook Jerome Dave Blair Dave Morris

Jury Deliberations Continue in Butts Libel Suit

Twelve jurors returned to the federal court to resume a $10 million libel trial by Wally Butts against Curtis Publishing and the Saturday Evening Post after nearly six hours of talks the previous day without a verdict. The judge warned the jury that truth is a complete defense and that Bryant’s separate suit is not at issue.

Atlanta Federal District Court Wally Butts Saturday Evening Post Butts Curtis Publishing Co the Post University of Georgia Alabama Paul Bear) Bryant Georgia Athletic Lewis R. Morgan Post Bryant Morgan Curtis

Lane Wins Michigan Lightweight Title in Unanimous Decision

Kenny Lane of Muskegon defeats Paul Armstead of Los Angeles in a 15 round unanimous decision to claim Michigan's lightweight title and set sights on world title holder Carlos Ortiz. Lane, ranked No. 2 by the WBA, receives strong judge support as he vows to challenge Ortiz and awaits the WBA’s next move.

Saginaw Mich Kenny Lane Muskegon Paul Armstread Los Angeles Michigan New Bedford Mass Johnny Bizzarro Erie Paddy Read Providence Saginaw Mich Carlos Ortiz Ortiz Lane Paul Armstead World Boxing Association Armstead Lou Jallos Don Dilley West Tebeau Associated Press WBA Cham Pion Lane-Armstead

WBA backs tighter boxing control urged by Abe Greene

At a Miami Beach convention the World Boxing Association backed Commissioner Abe Greene’s call for tighter boxing oversight to curb public mockery and promoters’ excess. Greene pressed for federal involvement if needed and criticized promotional cartels dominating championships.

Miami Beach Fla World Boxing Association Abe Greene Greene Sen. Estes

Scotch Foursome At Mt Anthony Club Results

Results from the Mt Anthony Country Club weekly Scotch Foursome show low gross teams Nancy Thompson with John Maurycy 46 Linda Jordan with Bob Jordan 47 and Doloras Davis with Charles Kokoras 49. Low net Betty Riley with Bob Noel 34 and Jan Dennis with Fran Osterhodt 36 plus Margaret Lindley with Doug Mattison and Keitha Teeple with Tony Davis and low putts Sim Kokoras with Larry Powers 15. Jane Wingard and Bob Skirpak posted the worst score 68. Bee Pierce and Herb Dennis recorded best on the first hole 4.

Mt. Anthony Country Club Lowgross Nancy Thompson John Maurycy Linda Jordan Bob Jordan Doloras Davis Charles Kokoras Betty Riley Bob Noel Jan Dennis Fran Osterhodt Margaret Lindley Doug Mattison Keitha Teeple Tony Davis Sim Kokoras Larry Powers Jane Winegard Bob Skirpak Bee Pierce Herb Dennis

Boxing under federal commissioner urged by Kefauver

Kefauver called to bring boxing promoters under federal oversight and within the scope of boxing administration. He cited the WBA budget under $5,000, arguing lack of centralized control harms the sport while other major sports regulate and pension athletes. He warned closed circuit TV concentrates power in few promoters.

Kefauver WBA Greene

Red Sox Await Conley Return for Season’s End

Boston reports Gene Conley may rejoin the Red Sox for the final month after pitching batting practice Tuesday and slated for another session Thursday. The 15 game winner of 1962 has been on the disabled list since June 27 with shoulder, arm and ankle problems and a 2 4 record since.

Boston Red Sox Gene Conley

Lucas signs with Royals heightens Cincinnati hopes

Jerry Lucas, 6 foot 8, signs to play for the Cincinnati Royals after leaving the American Basketball League. Owner Warren Hensel says Lucas could help the club become a winner as Oscar Robertson leads the team once more. Lucas previously teamed with Robertson on the 1960 U.S. Olympic squad.

Cincinnati Oscar Royals Jerry Lucas NBA Ohio State National Basketball Association Lucas Cleveland Pipers American Basketball League Warren Hensel Hensel Ing Oscar Robertson Robertson U.S

Somerville Tops New Hampshire in Legion Tourney

Somerville Mass. meets Bath Maine in the Region One American Legion Baseball final approach after a 2-0 win over Manchester N H. Ronnie Amenkowicz tossed a five hitter with 15 strikeouts as Somerville scored two unearned runs in the first. Both teams must win to stay alive with two straight victories needed to claim the crown.

Springfield Mass Somerville Bath Maine American Legion Manchester N.H Ronnie Amenkowicz

McKinley and Ralston Start Doubles Play

Chuck McKinley and Dennis Ralston open their National Doubles Championship campaign in Brookline after Davis Cup wins. They face Rafael Osuna and Antonio Palafox, Wimbledon champions and defending champions who beat them in last year’s final.

Brookline Mass Chuck McKinley Dennis Ralston Rafael Osuna Antonio Palafox Mexico Ralston McKinley Los Angeles Osuna Palafox

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