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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1965

Page

6

Cats, Sabers Off to Rutland

Bennington teams head to Rutland for early-season tests in boys basketball. Bennington Catholic meets West Rutland at 7 30 while Burr and Burton visits Brattleboro for the MVS opener against St Mike s. West Rutland relies on senior core and height while Burr and Burton seeks size and a inside edge.

Rutland Bennington Bennington Catholic West Rutland Golden Horde Cats Burr and Burton Brattleboro MVS St. Mike’s Bulldogs Arlington Saints Ron Lavelle John Dimick Chris Gouger Jim Amidon Willie Gembarowski Lavelle Varsity

KC Jones Announces 1 More Year With Celtics

Boston guard K C Jones will delay retirement and coaching plans for one season. The San Francisco College graduate stepped into Bob Cousy’s backcourt role after his 1963 retirement and had been set to retire and coach at Brandeis University in Waltham next winter.

Boston UPI K.C. Jones Boston Celtics Jones San Francisco Bob Cousy Brandeis University Walth Am

Rickey Still Unconscious and Celtics Coach Update

Columbia reports Branch Rickey, age 83, in a coma at Boone County Hospital with no change in condition. Interim coach Hubie LeBlanc to fill in next year as Jones plans to sign for 1967-68, while continuing to quarterback the Celtics after Cousy’s departure. Jones has led the Celtics in assists each season and averaged about eight points per game.

Columbia, Mo UPI Branch Rickey Boone County Hospital University Abram Sachar K.C Celtics Hubie LeBlanc Irv Olin Jones Brandeis Sachar National Basketball Association Cousy Boston College

Face St. Mike's Tonight Inexperience Chief Concern For Newest Bulldog Quintet

Burr and Burton coach Cliff Weymouth cites inexperience as the signature issue for Marble Valley League newcomers. The Bulldogs open MVL play versus St. Mike's at Brattleboro tonight, hoping to improve with work through rough spots while aiming for a winning season and possible tournament berth.

Manchester Burr Burton Cliff Weymouth Weymouth Proctor Chester Cook BBS St. Mike’s Brattleboro Bulldogs Burr and Tim Bryant Bryant Bulldog Hughes

Navy Assistant Named To Rebuild Pitt Football

Dave Hart, 38, former Navy defensive backfield coach, named Pitt head coach to replace fired John Michelosen. Hart, from Connellsville, will join Pittsburgh Thursday on a three year deal with terms to be worked out. Pitt finished 3-7 in 1964 after a 9-1 1963 season. Michelosen’s record was 56-59-7. Hart expressed elation and commitment from Annapolis, with AD Frank Carver calling him the best man for the job.

Pittsburgh UPI Dave Hart University of Pittsburgh Hart Navy Pitt John Michelosen Annapolis Connellsville Frank Carver University Carver Bud Wilkinson University of Oklahoa Michelosen Pennsylvania Panthers West Virginia Syracuse Notre Dame Southern California

Vermont Deer Kill Rise to At Least 15,885 in 1964 Season

Vermont Fish and Game reported at least 15,885 legal deer were killed in the season that closed November 28. Final statewide totals and county rankings await year‑end reports. Windsor County led with 3,000, followed by Rutland 2,302 and Orange 2,213.

Montpelier UPI Vermont Windsor County Rutland County Orange County

Cat Francis Takes Reins In Rangers Staff Shakeup

New York Rangers name Emile Francis coach and general manager to replace Red Sullivan who will stay with the club as coordinator of player personnel and scouting. Francis vows not to heavyweight overhauls despite seven game winless streak as he seeks to spark a playoff push.

Frank Darwin New York City Ormsby Hill Darwin Journeyman High School Cat’ Francis Rangers NEW York UPI Emile Cat Francis New York Rangers National Hockey League Red Sullivan Red Sullivan New York Organization

Namath Classified 4-F By Draft Board Over Knee Injury

Beaver Falls Pennsylvania UPI reports Jets rookie quarterback Joe Namath has been classified 4-F by local draft board No 24 due to a knee injury from college days. Minnesota Vikings halfback Tommy Mason, sidelined since last Sunday's NFL game, will undergo surgery this week to remove torn cartilage from his right knee, ending his season.

Beaver Falls UPI Joe Namath New York Jets Minneapolis Tommy Mason Minnesota Vikings Green Bay Packers Baltimore Colts Johnny Unitas Union Memorial Hospital Baltimore Chicago Bears Unitas

Unitas Praises Cuozzo After Bears Tackle Injury

Johnny Unitas, recovering from knee surgery, says the tackle by Earl Legget and Stan Jones was not deliberate and praises Garry Cuozzo as his understudy. He expects six weeks before running, with Cuozzo set to start against the Green Bay Packers as the Colts bid for the league title.

Unitas Union Memorial Hospital Baltimore Edward McDonnell Colts Green Bay Packers Packers Garry Cuozzo Cuozzo Garry

Beloit College star Guzik signs with Miami Dolphins

Beloit College flanker Larry Guzik who had 60 receptions for 805 yards this season joined the Miami Dolphins of the American Football League as a free agent. Also signed was Bob Stark formerly with Beloit and Northern Illinois.

Beloit Wis UPI Larry Guzik Beloit College Bob Stark Northern Illinois Miami Dolphins American Football League

Pep Sugar Ray exhibition in Boston Garden match

Willie Pep criticizes boxing decline after fights were televised less. Pep will box Sugar Ray Robinson in a four round exhibition Monday night at Boston Garden. Both legends recently retired from active competition. Pep, from Middletown Connecticut, turned pro in 1940 after amateur titles. Robinson started the same year after Golden Gloves wins.

Boston UPI Willie Pep Pep New York Sugar Ray Robinson Boston Garden Middletown Conn Connecticut Robinson

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