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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1966

Page

8

UCLA Quintet Named Team to Beat in New UPI Poll

UCLA led by Lew Alcindor is hailed as the nation’s team to beat in the first weekly United Press International ratings. Alcindor scored 56 in a 105-90 opener over USC, while Texas Western Kentucky Kentucky and other top programs held strong early in the season.

New York UPI UCLA Lew Alcindor United Press International Bruins USC Alcindor Texas Western Kentucky Michigan State Houston Louisville New Mexico Brigham Young North Carolina Virginia Tech Duke Purdue Blue Devils VPI Michigan Nebraska Cincinnati Kansas Providence Boston College Loyola Vanderbilt Colorado State Dayton New York City Gail Goodrich Bruin Sam Houston State Abilene Christian Miners East Texas State Pan American SMU Adolph Rupp Wildcats Virginia Western Michigan Miami Ohio

Patriots Prepare For SVL Opener With Mounties

Mt Anthony Union Patriots host Mt St Joseph Mounties in the SVL season opener under new coach Frank Bizzarro. The 1965-66 squad, led by seniors Jeff Bergquist and John Mook with juniors Shoemaker and Bitensky, enters 3-17 but aims for a strong debut in front of a packed house.

Mt. Anthony Union High School MSJ Mounties Frank Bizzarro Kevin Mears Russ Christie Jim Shoemaker Ted Bitensky John Mook Peter Stoothoff Paul Kennedy Gary Martin Jeff Bergquist Dick Cutler Don Gabrus Scott Griffin Mt. Anthony Union High School Patriots Mounties Mt. St. Joseph Academy of Rutland Patriots Patriot MAUHS Bchs Sakers Jimmy Shoemaker

Local Cyclist Browe Places Fifth in Eastern Invitational

Larry Browe a 30 year old North Bennington cyclist earned fifth place in the Eastern Invitational Scramble in Pepperell Massachusetts riding a Bultaco after returning from a fractured wrist. He defeated 53 of 60 competitors in a field featuring New York Florida Pennsylvania California and European champions. Browe longtime racer and Cushman employee represented New England as the only regional entry before a 1500 strong crowd.

Larry Browe North Bennington Pepperell Massachusetts Brown New York Florida Pennsylvania California Browe New England Cushman Manufacturing Co

Mikita Leads NHL Scoring With 32 Points in 19 Games

Stan Mikita of the Chicago Black Hawks sits four points ahead of the 1965-66 record pace after 19 games with 11 goals and 21 assists for 32 points. Phil Goyette and Norm Ullman follow, while Montreal’s Rousseau and Connolly pace a four way tie for fourth with 19 points. Lorne Worsley and Charlie Hodge share the goalie GAA lead at 2.5 and Ed Giacomin has three shutouts.

Mikita Hull Bobby Rousseau Montreal Canadiens Wayne Connelly Boston Bruins Bernie Geoffrion Rangers Ken Wharram Black Hawks Lorne Worsley Charlie Hodge Canadiens Ed Giacomin

Kentucky Loses Whistle Battle in OT to Illinois

Kentucky, defending national champions, fell 98-97 in overtime in Lexington as Illinois, led by Rich Jones with 32 points, capitalized on 30 Kentucky fouls. Lou Dampier scored 40 for Kentucky, who played without Pat Riley after early fouls, as Illinois surged to a 45-33 first-half lead and held on for the upset.

Kentucky Lexington Pat Riley Wildcats Illinois Rich Jones Illini Big Ten Michigan Wolverines Riley Lou Dampier Thad Jaracz Dampier Dion Flessner Jim Dawson Miini

Cappelletti Under Wraps Ahead of Oilers Clash

Boston's Gino Cappelletti, leading AFL scorer with 103 points, nurses a right thigh bruise from Sunday and is listed as questionable for Sunday against the Houston Oilers in Houston. He could begin limited kicking by Thursday or Friday, with trainers predicting light workouts later in the week.

Boston UPI Gino Cappelletti Boston Patriots Houston Oilers Houston Cappelletti Buffalo Bills Bill Bates Mike Holovak Bates

Irish Spartans Share McArthur Grid Trophy

Notre Dame coach Ara Parseghian and Michigan State's Duffy Daugherty to receive the MacArthur Bowl for 1966 at a Waldorf Astoria banquet. Co winners tied 10-10 November 19 at East Lansing. Inductions include Conerly Crowley Miller Van Brocklin Kazmaier Booth Rosenberg Carney Pihos Waldorf.

New York UPI Ara Parseghian Notre Dame Duffy Daugherty Michigan State National Football Foundation Waldorf Astoria Foundation East Lansing Mich Charley Conerly Mississippi Jim Crowley Rip Miller Norm van Brocklin Oregon Dick Kazmaier Princeton Albie Booth Yale Aaron Rosenberg California Chuck Carney Illinois Pete Pihos Indiana Lynn (Pappy) Waldorf Roger M. Blough General MacAarthur Advisory Committee Parseghi

Patriots defense powers 143 victory over Bills

Boston moved to first in the AFL Eastern Division by defeating Buffalo 14 3 as they limited the Bills to 40 rushing yards and boosted their league leading defensive average to 69.1 yards per game. Bob Dee Jim Hunt and Nick Buoniconti spurred the effort as Buffalo fell to second.

NEW York UPI Boston Patriots Pats Buffalo Bills Boston Bob Dee Jim Earthquake) Hunt Nick Buoniconti Kansas City Oakland

Redlegs Under New Helm

Cincinnati as new Reds owners announce purchase from Bill DeWitt for about eight million dollars. They plan a forty year city lease to cover stadium bonds and seek an AFL franchise by week’s end while choosing a solid baseball chief, boosting player development, retaining Dave Bristol, and funding a bigger budget for talent.

Cincinnati UPI Cincinnati Reds Bill DeWitt Francis Dale The Cincinnati Enquirer Reds Dale DeWitt

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