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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1966

Page

8

New Hampshire dominates Vermont in 13th Shrine Game

Jim Schubert, a late-call quarterback for New Hampshire, threw three TD passes and rushed for 69 yards as New Hampshire defeated Vermont 42 to 12. Ken Thomas added 114 rushing yards and two scores, while Vermont QB Don Maddocks was harried into four interceptions. The Maple Sugar Bowl series stands New Hampshire eight, Vermont five.

Hanover N.H Jim Schubert New Hampshire Vermont All Stars Manchester Central High Mike Blake Blake Schubert Ken Thomas Manchester Memorial Don Maddocks Burlington Mike Bradley Dartmouth College Sullivan

Taliaferro Sparks Jets In Ex exhibition win over Bills

Jets backup quarterback Mike Taliaferro led a 34-17 victory over the defending AFL champion Bills as Joe Namath watches with a knee injury. Oakland routed Denver 52-21 in Sunday action with four interceptions returning for touchdowns. Kansas City beat Houston 31-20 and San Diego won 31-13 with Beathard and Norton shining. Falcons stun 49ers 24-17 in Columbia with Randy Johnson throwing for 285 yards. Green Bay beat Pittsburgh 17-6 as Eagles rally past New York 24-23 after onside kick. Dallas improved to 4-0 with a 20-10 win over Detroit behind Meredith and Villanueva.

Mike Taliaferro New York Jets Joe Namath Namath Sonny Werblin Taliaferro Jets Buffalo Bills Don Floyd Houston Oilers Oakland Denver Dave Grayson John McCormick Charlie Mitchell Broncos AFL Kansas City Houston San Diego Boston Pete Beathard Steve Tensi Don Norton Leslie Duncan Columbia S.C Atlanta Falcons San Francisco 49Ers Randy Johnson George Mira John Brodie 49Ers Green Bay Pittsburgh Philadelphia New York Norma Snead Ben Hawkins Eagles

One Stroke Margin Gives January Victory in Philly

In Philadelphia Don January earned his first tournament win in over three years by beating rival Jack Nicklaus in a tight one stroke margin. Nicklaus offered support that helped January finish atop the leaderboard in a tense final round.

Philadelphia UPI Don January Jack Nicklaus January Whitemarsh Valley Country Club Nicklaus

Houston Little League World Series champions again

Houston, Texas won the 1966 Little League World Series by defeating West New York, New Jersey 8-2 in Williamsport after trailing 2-0. The Texans, who previously won in 1950, opened with a 6-0 win over Monterrey and beat Sacramento 4-0 in the semifinals, riding an 11-hit attack with two homers in the final.

Williamsport UPI Houston Tex West New York N.J Monterrey Mexico Sacramento Calif

Pirates Turn to O'Dell as Starter in Potent Comeback

Billy O'Dell, veteran lefty and NL relief ace, starts for Pirates after 50th appearance, earning a 5-1 win that ties Pittsburgh with San Francisco atop the standings. O'Dell arrived from Clemson in 1954, never in the minors, and delivered 513 innings of one-run ball. Don Sutton improved to 11-11, Dodgers beat Giants, while Chicago and St. Louis won as NL action reshaped the pennant race.

Billy O’dell Southpaw Pittsburgh Harry Walker Walker St. Louis Pirates O'Dell Baltimore Orioles Clemson University Atlanta Bucs San Francisco O’dell Sandy Koufax al Kaline Dick Groat Ernie Banks

Holton Elected President of Vermont Officials Association

James Holton of Bellows Falls was elected president of the Vermont Football Officials Association at the annual meeting. Others chosen include John Lee of Barre as vice president Stan Sloan as north commissioner Dan Mahoney as south commissioner and John Spask Jim Collins and Art Hayer to the executive committee.

League's Rookies Cut Loose Sunday

AL rookies shined Sunday with four of six wins. Steve Whitaker hit a grand slam and Fritz Peterson pitched five strong for New York. Ozzie Chavarria doubled for Kansas City. Jim Nash notching his ninth win for Oakland. Darrell Brandon pitched. Joe Foy drove in the go ahead run for Boston. Tommy Agee delivered the game winning run for Chicago. White Sox swept the Twins. Washington beat Cleveland as rookies starred in a day of fresh faces making impacts.

New York Steve Whitaker Fritz Peterson Detroit Ozzie Chavarria Kansas City Jim Nash California Darrell Brandon Joe Foy Boston Baltimore Tommy Agee Chicago Minnesota White Sox Twins Washington Cleveland

Garrison Wins Coca Cola Trophy at Lebanon Speedway

Doug Garrison of Hudson New York won the 30 lap Coca Cola trophy race before about 5000 fans at Lebanon Valley Speedway. Carleton Hughes and Karl Haeussel finished second and third with Ed Delmolino dropping to fifth amid late drama. Jelley suffered motor woes, Leach tangle caused exit. season points leaders listed and Heats andConsolations noted. Open Competition night follows this Sunday.

West Lebanon N.Y Doug Garrison Hudson Lebanon Valley Speedway Carleton Hughes Troy Karl Haeussel Latham Willie Allen Auburn Ed Delmolino Delmolino Butch Jelley Pownal Garrison Ralph Chittenden Barry Purdy Bennington Lyle Jelley North Pownal Ron Memsing Nassau Ralph Soulia Rutland Purdy John Miller Red Hook Mike Chinski Les Alberti Albany Chuck Ely

Pike and Gibney Win Mt Anthony Scotch Foursome

Paul Pike and Helen Gibney captured the championship flight at Mt Anthony Country Club's Scotch foursome tournament, defeating Alex and Marilyn Mahar after a two day event. Ninety six golfers competed across six flights with beaten-four playoffs and consolation rounds.

Paul Pike Helen Gibney Mt. Anthony Alex Marilyn Mahar Bob Marie Wheeler Jeff Rusty Griffin J. C Sue Jerome Lou Liggett Ada Paresky Herb Janet Dennis Bob Schultz Doris Chouinard Larry Babe Powers John Carol Miller Sam Mihuta Carol Valotti Elsie Tony Lombardo George Nesbith Fienberg Jane Just Ralph Phyllis Dickinson Mary Lou Nadeau Charles Rhett Ulrich Marilyn Col Charles Hayward Alma Paquin Millard Dunham Brad Riley Frank Paquin Mickey Carmody Mt. Anthony Country Club Luke Welch Alex Mahar

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