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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1967

Page

8

Yaz's Solo Shot Sends Bosox Past Yankees in 11th

Boston edges New York 2 1 in 11th as Carl Yastrzemski hits a towering homer to lift the lead over the Yankees. Yaz becomes major league home run leader with 35. Boston to host Chicago White Sox in four-game series with Gary Bell set to pitch.

Yaz Bosox New York Boston Red Sox Red Sox Carl Yastrzemski Tony Conigliaro Boston Conigliaro Yankee Stadium Sox Yastremski White Sox Gary Bell Cisco Carlos Yastrzemski Dick Williams John Wyatt Jerry Stephenson Yanks New York Yankees Washington Senators Wyatt Jerry Stevenson Minnesota Baltimore Detroit California Kansas City Cleveland

Baseball Standings and Schedule Snapshot

National League standings show St Louis leading at 82 51 with Cincinnati and Chicago right behind. Results include Chicago defeating Houston 4-1 and Pittsburgh beating Atlanta 11-9. American League standings list Boston atop with Minnesota close, while multiple late games and tonight’s pitchers are listed for key matchups.

St. Louis Cincinnati Chicago Philadelphia San Fran Atlanta Pittsburgh Los Angeles Houston New York San Francisco W. L. Pet Boston Kansas City Cleveland California Detroit Baltimore Dillman Minnesota Kant Merritt Washington Bertaiia Barber Carlos Bell

Veteran Returns in NP S playoff clash for Cup shot

New York based UPID reports the St. Louis Stars host Philadelphia Spartans in a single playoff game on September 9 to earn the right to face the NP SL champion in the Challenge Cup.

New York UPID St. Louis Stars Philadelphia Spartans

All-Star Clash Ends 1967 Softball Season

The 1967 Bennington softball season closes with Sal's facing a Local 6614 Sal's led All-Star squad at Memorial Park at 6 p.m. The Stars feature Ray Farnum on the mound and Leo Denis at second, with Jim Harris at first and Digger Lorette at short. Sal's lineup includes Bob Dimke at third and Dick Dame at short, Andy Mattison on the mound, George Haynes at second, Steve Coyne in left, John Lyons behind the plate, Dave Kenyon in right, and Art Callahan in center.

Bennington Sal’s YMCA Jack Morse Dick Dame Memorial Park Ray Farnum Cushman’s Henry Vosburgh Jim Harris Globe- Union Leo Denis Lorette Globe Union Mike Caslin Joe Strzesak Union Carbide Short Field Ray Harrington Wreckers Frank Wilson Joe Packer Phil Bushee Dick Long Andy Mattison George Haynes Steve Coyne John Lyons Dave Kenyon Art Callahan

Mended Pale Hose Snap Two Game Losing Streak

Eddie Stanky says Chicago White Sox can still contend after snapping a two game skid by defeating their opponent. The piece recalls relics from 1951 Giants and compares spirits of the era to current Sox hopes while mentioning Ted Williams, Vern Stephens and Bobby Doerr in contextual sports reminiscence.

Pale Hose Coogan Boston Red Sox Ted Williams Vern Stephens Bobby Doerr Eddie Stanky Miracle Worker New York Giants Chicago White Sox Chicago

Gimpy Trotter Wins Famed Hambletonian

DU QUOIN Ill Speedy Streak a harness racing 3 year old trotter won the Hambletonian as a yearling sale standout. Despite a fungus on both front hooves the horse trained by Del Cameron won heat one in 2 00 and heat two in 2 01 earning 60098 50. Keystone Pride finished second overall with 30049 25 and Speed Model earned 14423 64.

DU Quoin Speedy Wednesday Hambletonian Gainesway Farm Lexington K.D. Owen Houston Tex Don Edelberry Republic Ohio del Cameron Keystone Pride Billy Haughton Speed Model Art Hult

Nicklaus Holds Off Late Rally to Win Westchester Classic

Jack Nicklaus defeats Dan Sikes by one stroke at Westchester Country Club to claim $50,000 and set a single season money record of $156,748.08. Sikes finishes runner up with 273, Palmer and Devicenzo also contending as rain affected play and reshaped the leaderboard.

Jack Nicklaus Dan Sikes Harrison N.Y UPI Arnie Sikes Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Palmer Westchester Country Club Roberto Devicenzo Gary Player Bob Charles Frank Beard Toronto

Cardinals Beat Mets as Jaster Meets Berg Surprise

St Louis staying 10 games ahead in the NL, Larry Jaster learns his stepfather Humphrey Berg is in the stands after a 2-0 win over the Mets. Tim McCarver plates the runs with a homer and sac fly as Danny Frisella takes the loss. Cincinnati also wins, keeping pace with Philadelphia, while Pittsburgh, LA, and Chicago also notch victories.

Humphrey Hubert Humphrey Minnesota Twins Chicago White Sox St. Louis Larry Jaster Cardinal Jaster Humphrey Berg Midland Mich Cardinals New York Mets Cincinnati Tim McCarver Philadelphia Phillies Pittsburgh Atlanta Los Angeles San Francisco Chicago Cubs Houston

Dornhoefer Wins NHL Golf Tour in Rain-Shortened 109

Gary Dornhoefer, acquired by the Philadelphia Flyers from the Boston Bruins in the expansion draft, captured the second annual NHL golf tournament at Transit Valley Country Club. The 24-year-old wing fired a final 35 over 27 holes to finish with a 109 as rain shortened the event from 36 holes.

Buffalo N.Y UPI Gary Dornhoefer Philadelphia Flyers Boston Bruins Dornhoefer Wing Transit Valley Country Club

Montpelier To Host Conservation Banquet

Governor Hoff will present Vermont Conservationist of the Year at the Third Annual Conservation Achievement Banquet in Montpelier at the Vermont National Life building on Sept 9 at 7 a.m. The event honors Vermont conservation achievements with tickets available in Bennington County and supported by Sears Roebuck Foundation. The buffet menu includes roast beef ham turkey seafood and desserts. the program welcomes spouses.

Montpelier Philip H. Hoff Vermont Vermont National Life Building Vermont Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs National Wildlife Federation Sears-Roebuck Foundation Hoff Richard Macomber Richard Brett Woodstock Bennington County Eugene Kosche Shaftsbury Bennington Brush Gilbert Wilcox Arlington Newburg

World Series meeting set with 10 MLB clubs

Ten major league teams were invited to meet with Commissioner Eckert on September 6 to discuss World Series plans. American League invitees include Boston Minnesota Detroit Chicago and California while St. Louis Cincinnati Philadelphia Chicago and San Francisco will attend from the National League.

New York UPI William D. Eckert Boston Minnesota Detroit Chicago California St. Louis Cincinnati Philadelphia San Francisco

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