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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1961

Page

5

Burr and Burton Bulldogs top Woodstock Wasps 56 43 in non league clash

Burr and Burton rallied from an early 9 3 deficit to defeat Woodstock 56 43. Dick Smith led all scorers with 20 points while Dave Hosley added 13 and Jim Miner scored 14 for Woodstock. The Bulldogs pulled away in the second half to claim their third win of the season.

Burr and Burton Bulldogs Proctor Theer Woodstock Wasps Wasps Woodstock Bulldogs Dave Hosley Dick Smith Smith Hosley Jim Miner Wasp Burr Burton

Eastern college hoops rivalry heats up with top unbeatens

St John’s Redmen beat Oklahoma 68 49 as nine ranked teams clash in the East. Duquesne downed Bowling Green 68 44 and St Bonaventure crushed Bellarmine 89 58. Key performances include Ivan Kovac 19 for St John’s, Paul Benek 21 for Duquesne, and Miles Aiken 35 points with 14 rebounds for St Bonaventure.

Associated Press Providence St. John’s Villanova Temple Duquesne New York University la Salle St. Bonaventure St. John’s Redmen Oklahoma Bowling Green Ohio Bellarmine Ivan Kovac Bradley Canisius Dukes Paul Benek Miles Aiken Bonnies Aiken

Catamounts Edge Sabers 43 40 In Torrid Contest

Vermont led New Hampshire in a tight battle as the Catamounts edged the Sabers 43 to 40 in a high effort Nevada contest.

Benhi Catamounts Edge BCHS Sabers In Tight 43 40 Rivalry

The Benhi Catamounts defeated BCHS Sabers 43 to 40 on the BC court in a crowd of about 900. Key rebounds by Hall and Pollock, and a late foul trouble for Allard, swung the game as Hurley led Benhi with 15 points while Allard Bushee and Galipeau scored 10 each for the Sabers. The win gives Benhi a 2-0 mark heading into a rematch on Dec 22.

Benhi BCHS Ivars Vitenbergs John Hall Peter Lemieux Bendi Ron Pollock Saber Bill Hurley Hurley Allard Fred Bushee Craig Galipeau Labers Sabers Barrie Byrne Hall Pollock Joe Deery Jayvee Varsity Catamounts Es Ae Hall Tinkham Pollock Hier 'Vitenbergs Stevens Allard Snyder Deery Lemieux Bushee Galipeau Keefe, Fleming

St Marys Tops Arlington 56 24 in Non league Clash

St Marys of Hoosick Falls led by Buddy Barbers 25 point night defeated Arlington Eagles 56 to 24 on Arlington court. Arlington struggled with a 19 2 early deficit and a 32 7 halftime margin as Skip Grover netted 12 for the Eagles. Mal McGuire added 15 for St Marys while Arlington junior team won 25 20 in the opening game.

Arlington Eagles Eagles Arlington New Yorkers Skip Grover Barber Mal McGuire Visitors St. Mary’s

Patriots Slim Chance Meets Chargers in Title Bid

In San Diego the Boston Patriots must win against the Chargers next Sunday and hope Houston loses at Oakland to tie for the AFL Eastern Division title. Houston, led by coach Wally Lemm, stretched its advantage to one game after a 48-21 victory over the New York Titans, while Boston had crushed Oakland 35-21.

San Diego Calif Boston Patriots Chargers Pats Houston Oakland Oilers New York Titans Patriots Wally Lemm

Northeastern Michigan State to open BU Christmas hockey tourney

Northeastern meets Michigan State on December 26 in the opening game of the Boston University Christmas hockey tournament. Boston University plays Queen’s College of Kingston on December 27, with the final on December 28. Michigan State won the 1958 tournament.

Boston Northeastern Michigan State Boston University Queen’s College of Kingston Ont

Vermont sports reform praised by Redfield writers

Ed Bowmaker notes support for two new measures in Vermont scholastic sports. The Southern Football Conference forms with ten schools, including Bennington and BCHS, while the New England basketball tournament ends a lopsided match. A tri state inter league tourney is proposed. debate over All-State selection fairness continues while coaches argue for change.

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