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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1966

Page

8

Clay Prefers Preaching to Fighting in Draft Deferment Move

Cassius Clay plans to travel to Germany next Monday to train for his next heavyweight title defense while seeking draft deferment as a Black Muslim minister. His attorney asked the draft board to reopen the case, arguing Clay has been a minister for two years and should be reclassified. Clay cites deep religious study and thousands of conversions as proof of his faith.

Louisville UPI Cassius Clay Germany Hayden Covington Clay Covington Elijah Muhammad Karl Mildenberger Frankfurt Mildenberger Cleveland Williams Ernie Terrell

Shrine Captains Named For Maple Sugar Bowl Game

Vermont and New Hampshire Shrine squads elected cocaptains for the 13th annual Maple Sugar Bowl to be played Saturday at 2 p.m. Dave Burnelle of Burlington was defensive captain for Vermont and George Grant of Rutland will lead the offense. Manchester players Mike Bradley and John Mazalewski head the New Hampshire squad. Coaches say progress continues with position switches and battle for quarterback spots among Don Maddocks, Jerry Morrison, Pete Bocash, and Dick Farrell.

Hanover N.H Vermont New Hampshire Dave Burnelle Burlington George Grant Rutland Manchester Mike Bradley Manchester Memorial High School John Mazalewski Manchester Central Emile ‘‘Buneny George Don Maddocks Jerry Morrison Brattleboro High Pete Bocash Bellows Free Academy Dick Farrell Windsor

Record Harness Track Handle Tops 25-Year History

At Saratoga Raceway in Saratoga Springs N Y the six day handle from Aug 15 to 20 reached 1 487 987 breaking a 25 year track record and topping the prior six day best by more than 9 000 set Aug 8 13 at 1 478 874 Keeper of the Record Books notes the new peak over the prior week.

Saratoga Springs N. Y Saratoga Raceway

Giants Move A Game Up In NL Race Behind Marichal Comeback

The San Francisco Giants beat Cincinnati 7-3 as Juan Marichal returned from an ankle injury to win his 18th. The win, part of a four game streak, gives SF a one game NL lead after Philadelphia defeated Pittsburgh. Other results include Los Angeles over Atlanta 8-7, St. Louis 3-0 over Houston, and New York 4-1 over Chicago.

San Francisco Giants Juan Marichal Giants Cincinnati San Francisco Philadelphia Pittsburgh Marichal Herman Franks Franks Deron Johnson Leo Cardenas Los Angeles Atlanta St. Louis Houston New York Chicago Tommy Helms Willie McCovery Tito Fuentes Ollie Brown McCovey Tom Haller Jay Alou RBI Brown Bill White Pirates Chris Short John Callison White Roberto Clemente Short Richie Allen Cookie Rojas Dodgers Willie Davis L. Pet San Fran Baltimore Detroit Cleveland Minnesota California Washington Kansas City Boston Kan City Bos

Minnesota's Jim Kaat Sneaks Up on His 20th

The 6 foot 5 pitcher Jim Kaat quietly racked up win after win while stars like Sandy Koufax and Gaylord Perry grabbed most headlines as he neared his 20th victory of the season.

Minnesota Jim Kaat Sandy Koufax Gaylord Perry Kaat

New Trophy At Williamstown Show Honors Monahan Memory

In Williamstown Massachusetts a new trophy to replace the Michael L Monahan Memorial challenge trophy will be offered at the August 28 show at the Grange grounds on Water Street Donated by Mrs Irene Monahan in memory of her husband a charter member of the Williamstown Grange The original trophy was retired after three straight wins by John Blair Green Acres Stables Troy New York Also two other challenge trophies The Thomas McMahon Memorial for the local saddle horse class and the H A George and Sons for the knock down and out class The show features nine divisions with 35 classes under American Horse Show Association and New England Horsemen Council rules Judges are George W Dunham East Longmeadow Mass and Mrs Melvin LeBoff Newington Conn Steward Joseph Maguire Williamstown Announcer Paul E Bailey Troy Ring master Clifford Hunt Pittsfield Veterinarian Dr Robert D Henderson Williamstown Farmer James Martin Lenox Grange committee members listed.

Williamstown Mass Michael L. Monahan Grange Water Street Irene Monahan Williamstown Grange John Blair Green Acres Stables Troy N.Y Thomas Mce Mahon H.A. George and Sons American Horse Show Association New England Horseman’s Council George W. Dunham East Longmeadow Melvin LeBoff Newington, Conn Joseph Maguire Paul E. Bailey Clifford Hunt Pittsfield Robert D. Henderson James Martin Lenox Comeposed George J. Bushey Gordon Putman Judson Clark Robert

Doubles Tournament Resumes After Rain Out

The 86th U S Lawn Tennis Association tournament in Chestnut Hill resumes after rain. Defending champions Roy Emerson and Fred Stolle face two matches today as rain delays threaten to reshape the schedule.

Chestnut Hill Mass UPI Roy Eemerson Fred Stolle U.S. Lawn Tennis Association

Carbide Sal's To Play for Title

Union Carbide defeated Cushman 8 to 7 to reach the YMCA softball championship game against Sal's, with Pete Bouplon going 3 for 4 and Roger Raymond delivering a crucial three-run homer. Cushman’s Joe Krawczyk went 4 for 4 for the top batter. The title game is set for Memorial Park at 6 p.m. Thursday.

Union Carbide Cushman Sal’s YMCA Pete Bouplon Carbide Roger Raymond Joe Krawczyk Memorial Park

Hockey Players Head for Maine

Four Burr and Burton Seminary field hockey players depart for Portland Maine to attend Merestead Hockey and Lacrosse Camp at Tripp Lake Camp for a week. Ruth Rumney Mildred Clough Margaret Skinner and Dulcie Bongartz travel with sticks shin guards and high spirits from Dorset and Manchester.

Manchester Burr and Burton Seminary Poland Maine Merestead Tripp Lake Ruth Rumney Austin Rumney Dorset Mildred Clough Malcolm Clough Margaret Skinner Calvin Skinner Dulcie Bongartz Ferdinand Bongartz

Preview Day At Cambridge Highland Club Site

Cambridge New York area invites residents to a preview day for the Highland Country Club and Recreation Center. The event runs 2 to 4 30 pm at Meeting House Road West Cambridge with officers and directors presenting the golf course club house tennis swimming and other facilities. A pitching contest on a temporary 100 yard hole offers prizes for the three nearest shots. If weather turns, an alternate date is set for Saturday Sept 10.

Cambridge N.Y Highland Country Club Rec Carleton M. Cornell Meeting House Road West Cambridge

Hinsdale Harness Results Show Fast Paced Finals and Purses

Race card from Hinsdale lists first through ninth races with pace and trot events each racing for $500. Notable finishers include First Pace winner First Pace Highness Gilman with 2:15 time, Second Pace Miss Fayre Brooks Sheldon 2:13, and Six through Nine events led by Demon Hill McCarthy and Lisa Medium Parker. Attendance logged at 1,267 and handle $66,273.

Lucky Highness — Gilman Lou Ann — Parker Miss Fayre Brooks Sheldon Col. Rogers — Johnson Victory Morn — Cassidy Perischord — Watson Averill Boy — Howard Edgewood Giers — Guidette Pace Naughty — Allen Maud Adios — Plante Miss Scottiana — House Adios Suzette — Collins Vicky Jo — Haight Flying Counsel — Reed Long Byrd — Huffman Handle

Green Mountain Results First five Furlongs race card

Horse racing results across nine races with winners and payoffs. Notable entries include Loveable Mo winning race one for Pruden with Miss Allstar and Latin Melody following. Thomas Keys top in race two for Pasquarelli. Sugar Lock victorious in race three. Marshall House winning race four with Redblue as a feature. Scholars Son top in race five. Fair Kicker and Royal Quality lead race six. Chronometer wins race seven ahead of Howard W and Fish Hawk. Battle Stripe takes race eight with Idle Threats and Sir Wend as place getters. Gem Ruler wins race nine with Pearlie D and Our Little Lette close behind. Attendance 2,357 and handle $128,482.

Saratoga Raceway Night Results Highlights

Horse racing cards show a sequence of trotting and pacing finals at Saratoga Raceway with multiple $600 to $2,500 purses. Winners include Averius Dick Bloodgood in first trotting, Syls Ranger Collette in second pace, Bonjule Scroodeder and Emily B Monegeon in the trotting and chasing events, and Julians Away Bromley securing a trotting victory among others. Attendance reported at 3,945 with handle at $214,916.

Saratoga Race Track results Tuesday August 23 1966

Race day at Saratoga features multiple six furlong sprints and a mile event. Winners include Gustines aboard Brooklyn Willie in first, Irish Stile with Baeza in third, Night Cloud driven by Adams in sixth, and Louneen with Cardone taking the seventh. Attendance hits 12,191 with handle at 1 065 957 dollars.

Brooklyn Willie Gustines Stitch — Rotz Tillyard — Guerin Rotz Knapp Night Cloud Adams Cardone Harry Khal Usse Hidalgo Louneen — Cardone Miss Mop — Ussery Woodhouse Guerin Darlin Phyllis — Ussery Happy Kitten

Baseball Standings Highlight Night Scores

New York beats Chicago 4 1 and Philadelphia tops Pittsburgh 5 4 while St Louis gains 3 0 and San Francisco loses 3 3. Los Angeles edges Atlanta 8 7 in night games.

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