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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1962
Page
6
Loyola of Chicago the nation’s high scoring team moved into the All-College semifinals with an 81-62 first-round victory over Arkansas. Coach George Ireland credited Paul Marshalls for adjusting the rim to 15 inches, boosting the Ramblers' shooting and overall pace.
Neale Fraser and Rod Laver wrapped up their Davis Cup amateur careers with a 5-0 Australian victory over Mexico in Brisbane. Fraser, despite a limp, defeated Rafael Osuna 3-6 11-9 6-1 3-6 6-4 in a two hour 45 minute marathon, signaling his swan song. Laver beat Antonio Palafox 6-1 4-6 6-4 8-6, and is poised to sign a $110,000 pro contract after a year of sweeping results.
The Syracuse Nationals routed the New York Knicks 128 to 92 in the late game of an NBA doubleheader at Syracuse. Syracuse stormed ahead after leading by 45 points, while Boston edged San Francisco 108 to 102 in the earlier game before 8,963 fans.
In the ninth annual Christmas Hockey Tournament final at Boston Arena Colorado College and Harvard, both unbeaten, face off. Colorado College beat Northeastern 53 yesterday for its fourth straight win while Harvard defeated Boston University 103 to move to 5 0 2 on the season. Northeastern plays BU in the other game tonight.
Woodstock suffers a 56 48 loss to Burr and Burton as Dennis Wright scores 31 for the visitors. Woodstock led 14 7 after one quarter and 25 all at halftime before Burr and Burton pulled away in the second half. Mike Zambalis and Dave Hosley contributed but Woodstock’s shooting cooled. The setback extends Woodstock’s skid to four games and drops the season to 2 6.
In Troy New York the 12th annual Rensselaer Polytechnic Invitational Hockey Tournament opens with Minnesota defeating Providence five four and McMaster beating Providence. Minnesota faces host RPI and McMaster meets Providence in the second day of round robin play.
Marlboro College announces two new members to its Council of Academic Advisors. Dr Benjamin H DeMott of Amherst College joins, along with Dr Joseph J Greenbaum of the Graduate Faculty New School of Social Research in New York City.
Larry Carney of Lowell meets Vernon Lamar of Newark in an eight round middleweight feature at Mechanics Hall next Thursday. Carney, a former AAU champion, is promoted by Sam Silverman.
Andy Bathgate scored once and added four assists to seize the NHL scoring lead with 37 points as the New York Rangers routed the Boston Bruins 93 to raise their season high. Earl Ingarfield and Dean Prentice each scored twice as Boston’s Johnny Bucyk added his 15th goal and goalie Ed Johnston left with a nose injury.
In North Bennington, the NBHS Alumni challenge the varsity tonight at 6:30 p.m. The preliminary game features the North Bennington town team versus the Bennington Banner team. Alumni stars Ed and Ronnie Nadeau Chuck Batise Bob Loomis Ron Loomis Ernie Murray Eddie Matteson Jim Myers and Dick Badger return for a high profile exhibition. The varsity record stands 4-2 while the Alumni are undefeated in no games.
In New York, promoters and advisers discuss a possible Liston Patterson rematch with bids over $200,000. Site talks include Baltimore or Las Vegas, while WBA opposition and a Patterson defeat risk loom. Bruneau warns of automatic suspensions for states accepting the bout.
Hoosick Falls Central High defeated Schuylerville 55 51 in Schuylerville New York to extend its winning streak to seven despite star center Ed Skip Starr sidelined by illness. Flynn and DeFabio led a strong fourth quarter as Hoosick Falls held early edge with a zone press and secured the win over the Dutchmen. The Hoosick Falls Jayvees fell to Schuylerville 54 43 in the opening game.
Mt. Cranmore Skimobile begins its 24th winter season on December 22 after a storm that dropped 10 to 14 inches on a solid base. Skiers ride the Skimobile and lifts and tackle most trails while the Hannes Schneider Ski School reports eager students. The Eating House opens to serve skiers as boot and ski shop work continues.
Honey Boy Whitney of Washington DC outpointed Rocky Randell of Houston 8 rounds in Miami. Howard Winston of England stopped Teddy Rand of Los Angeles in London 3 rounds.
In the Los Angeles Classic semifinals Colo State U defeats Northwestern 75 to 50 UCLA tops St. Louis 85 66 Southern California beats Stanford 65 57 Utah State defeats Washington 71 60 First round results include Far West at Portland California 85 Seattle 77 OT Oregon State 80 Idaho 53 WCAC at San Francisco St Marys 83 Loyola LA 71 San Francisco 56 Portland 50 Pitt 96 LSU 73 Miami 94 Cornell 74 Big Eight at Kansas City Okla State 49 Oklahoma 48 Kansas State 61 Missouri 43 Savannah Round Robin.
NBA results show Boston 108 over San Francisco 102 and Syracuse 128 over New York 92. Upcoming games include Boston at Cincinnati and San Francisco at New York. Additional college and other league scores appear from Alabama to Purdue with varied outcomes.
Bi-State hockey heats up with Bennington defeating Shaftsbury 3-1 amid rough play and gaps in boards. Mt Greylock beats Shaftsbury 9-5 in practice. Greylock then tops Shaftsbury 7-6 with Mallard scoring five. Standings: Greylock 3 points, Bennington 1, Shaftsbury 0. Upcoming: Bennington vs Shaftsbury and Mt Greylock vs North Adams on weekend fixtures at Lake Paran.
John Havlicek, 22, Ohio State rookie, started a Celtics comeback in a 108 to 102 win over the San Francisco Warriors in Syracuse. Havlicek scored 10 of his 12 in the final period and helped pressuring defense turn the game. Wilt Chamberlain top-scored with 32 for San Francisco while Sam Jones added 32 for Boston.
New York leads with nine wins and Boston has three as no games are on the schedule today. Standings reflect current records with New York atop the list and Boston in the lower tier.
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