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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1968

Page

12

Lutz claims third upset in National Singles date

Unseeded Bobby Lutz, 20, stunned second seed Clark Graebner in straight sets 6-4 7-5 6-4 to reach the U S National singles final at Chestnut Hill amid a 3 000 strong crowd. Lutz, a USC student and U S Davis Cup squad member, celebrated early near his 21st birthday as Arthur Ashe and Jim McManus battled in the other semi final.

Chestnut Hill Mass UPI Bobby Lutz U.S Clark Graebner Lutz University of Southern California Graebner Longwood Cricket Club Berkeley Calif Bobby Fred Stolle Stolle Forest Hills

Old Master Paul Brown Keeps Secret Grid Touch

NEW YORK (UPI) The Old Master Paul Brown showed his touch by guiding the Cincinnati Bengals in a pre season loss to Denver 15 13 five seconds remaining a field goal by Bob Humphreys. Brown praised his players saying they did a good job and that they had made progress despite the defeat. He compared the situation to Casey Stengel and the early Mets while noting the CARE program and his persistent perfectionist approach.

New York UPI Paul Brown Cincinnati Bengals Bengals Denver Broncos Broncos Jim Lonborg Bob Humphreys Cleveland Browns Casey Stengel New York Mets

Pownal Race Results Include Multiple Times and Purses

In Palm Beach Gardens Florida UPI reports Tom Weiskopf leading touring pros in money earnings with 140551 dollars. The Pownal chart shows first through fifth race results with times for each division and payoffs for horses such as Sultan of Paduca China Hand Spurtree and Manel Sky Porter Not Allowed and others across five 5f races.

Sultan of Paduca China Hand Spurtree College Annie Palm Beach Gardens, Fla UPI Tom Weiskopf

Saratoga Harness Entries and Results Overview

Racing card for Saturday August 24 1968 lists multiple trotting and pacing races at Saratoga with first through tenth place finishers and ae events. Notable horses include Lyndon Dean Blake Jonathan D Chase Moon Shooter Adios Custer Speedy Diller Argyel Alfie and Adios Custer among others with purses ranging from 600 to 10120 in eighth pace. Attendance to 2725 and handle reported at 163671.

Lyndon Dean — Blake Jonathan D. — Chase George Pick — Allen Little Victor — Dunn Joneta — Walters G. Avon Dick — Richards Melrose Magnus — Wells Jones Comet Thunderstrides Conestoga Hamilton Forevers Martha — DeSantis Peppermint Kane Moon Shooter — Peckham Sue Eden — Lamb Ingenious — Annese Wells Doug Hanover Morel Northwood Duke — Bergeron Varlo Hanover — Chase Pace Ambo Sea Wel — Richards Wyncrest Ginger — Martin Pink Poppy — White Maid Adios — McQuigge Belle Barmin Vanidestine Chester Cullen — Coppola Armbro Griffin — Moore Red Rustler Hoyt Fedoran — Marshall Colonie Prince — Jevons Call Me Mister — Allen Harolds Boy

Pownal Racing Entries for Saturday August 24 at Pine-NB

A compact list of horse entries across ten races at Pownal fair noting horse names and jockeys. Notable entries include Flying Pins Wiseheart second race with 1100 purse and multiple entries across seventh and tenth races. Local entries feature Nb designated horses and various riders.

Smiling Pick—Donnally Rodriguez Arklow—Owen Border Pruden Morgan Donnally Flying Pins—Wiseheart Whipple Cream—Smith Gee Donato Knight Caper—Davis Shiny Robyn—O’connor Altraneeff— Donahue Ne’er Jr Joyful Tripp Diamond Wheel—Sorensen Huddy’s Boy Davis Kalibek— Rodriguez Royal Paul—Pruden Asphodel—Cardella Handley Feather Fingers Pichette Mac’s Boiniss Michael Hayden Hoistar— Wiseheart Pussive—Santiago Mrs. D.C. Armstrong Iceberger—Donnally Clever Hand Scholar’s Son Bailon Heco— Masia

Horse Race Entries From Piney Glen Aug 25 1968

A vintage Sunday card lists ten races with names such as Oasis Shree-Donato and Tudorfile-Roser. Entries span Thoroughbred style fields with owners and breeders noted by NB and local affiliations. The page includes purse values and numbered placings across ten divisions from SECOND to TENTH.

Piney Glen Dave Harsh—Wright Sunshine Pixie Owen Fanney Nash Bess Ben—Donato Woburn Glenn Chew the Fat Mafia Smith Princeton Queen Ernst Oasis Morgan In Belief Shree—Donato Migo Foster Santiago Oma Davis Betsy—Mafia Little Mollie Miss Park—Sheppard Tudorfile—Roser J. B Green Big Talk Pruden Contesse Ranta Donato Atropine—Donahue de Marcki Minda—Rodriguez Our Squire Be Busher Pichette Miss Pilot O’ Connor R. G Benstar—Owen el Pass Sarge—Soransen Singing Cadet Sheppard Handley Lee Griwan

Bennington Sports Shine With 1968 Champions Run

The first seven and a half months of 1968 brought Mt. Lee rifle, Mt. Anthony baseball, basketball and golf triumphs, plus junior league efforts, with Jay Jerome capturing his third Vermont Amateur title. Bennington groups and individuals earned regional honors, while Legion and shrine events highlighted the season. The Little League canvass funded new fields, and an awards banquet is planned for September 19 at Pope John Institute.

Bennington Rudolph Woodcock Mt. A Lee Patriot Frank Bizzarro Rice Memorial High School Burlington Mt. Anthony John McShane Patriots Mt. Anthony High School Jay Jerome Vermont Mickey Carmody Bennington County Carmody Scott Griffin Mike Wall Manchester Green Mountain State Ralph Bevis Jim ‘*Hugger Sauer Little League Park Street Pope John XXI Florence Hattat Robert Maguire Alan Hollister Barlow Thomas

Hinsdale Entries Showroom of Pace Events and Placings

A detailed list of pacing and trotting race entries at Hinsdale with first to ninth place horses, owners, and abbreviations for trainers and associations. Notable are multiple aE entries and a wide spread of horses across nine paced events with prize money ranging from 500 to 1000 dollars.

Miami Dolphins Seek Strong Defense and Improvement

Miami enters its third AFL season with a proven quarterback Bob Griese and a stronger line. Coach George Wilson predicts more wins than 1967’s 4-10, aiming for at least seven. Key additions include Syracuse fullback Larry Csonka and Colorado halfback Jim Kiick, with Dick Anderson in the secondary. Griese's target Jack Clancy eyes continued development after a rookie record 67 receptions last year.

MIAMI UPI Miami Dolphins George Wilson Wilson Bob Griese Illy Neighbors Doug Crusan Indiana Griese Repitote Gene Milton Florida A&m Dolphins Jack Clancy Clancey Syracuse Larry Csonka Colorado Jim Kiick Dick Anderson Stan Bronco) Mitchell Mitchell Csonka Buffalo Griesse Anderson Willie West Dick Westmoreland Jimmy Warren

Canadiens Trade Ronson to Seals for Cash and Player

Montreal sent minor league left winger Leonard Ronson to Oakland in an NHL trade for cash and a future player. Ronson had been drafted by the Canadiens from San Diego of the Western League in last June's inter-league draft.

Montreal UPI Leonard Ronson Montreal Canadiens Oakland Seals Canadiens Ronson San Diego

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