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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1961

Page

10

Windsor Yellowjackets Top Catamounts 38 30 in SVL Opener

Windsor Yellowjackets defeated Benhi Catamounts 38 to 30 to open the Southern Vermont League season. Bruce Lombard led Windsor with 17 points, Laurel Husband added 13, while Benhi guard Bill Hurley was held to 14. The junior Jackets beat Benhi’s kittens earlier, handing them their first loss in seven games.

Benhi Vermont Windsor Five Windsor Bruce Lombard Laurel Husband Catamounts Rutland Raiders Bellows Falls Terriers Yellowjackets Mike Gola Bendi John Hall Brad Stevens Bendi Kittens Fuller Lombard Husband Gola Leaneau Hallse Stevens Hurley Pollock Hier Vitenbergs Crosier Tarro, Birsky

Woodstock Wasps Upend Bulldogs In North Country Sweep

Woodstock and Burr and Burton split the varsity night as the Wasps surged to a 56-43 win over Burr and Burton, led by Jim Fish with 12 points while Dave Hasley scored 10 for the Bulldogs. The Wasps built a 23-12 halftime lead and extended to 30-16 after three periods, with Burr and Burton’s late rally falling short. A junior varsity rout followed as Woodstock crushed Burr and Burton 32-10.

Bennington County Burr and Burton Bulldogs Bendi Catamounts Woodstock Wasps Bulldogs Burr and Burton Wasps Woodstock Jim Fish Dave Hasley Bob Dailey Burr Burton Manchester North Country Jayvee Douglas Fish Doubleday Wright Amsden Atwood Burr & Burton Hosely Smith Zambalis Croff Oulette Hosley T . Gaiotti Mears Rice

Probe slated for DeMarco KO victory

Boston AP reports Massachusetts Boxing Commission chair will investigate Tony DeMarco s knockout of Don Jordan at Boston Garden on December 19 after Jordan claimed a low punch. The commission will hold a hearing with the physician, referee Billy Connelly, and Jordan s manager Ralph Gambina present.

Boston Massachusetts Boxing Commission Tony DeMarco Don Jordan Herrman Greenberg Jordan Ralph Gambina DeMarco Boston Garden Billy Connelly

Skier Injures Ankle at Bromley Hospitalized in Putnam

Only one skier was admitted to Putnam Memorial Hospital by late last night. Mary McCourt, 27, of New York City, is listed as the patient and is reported to have injured her left ankle while skiing at Bromley.

Putnam Memorial Hospital Mary McCourt New York City Bromley

Tittle to Start for Giants in Championship Game

New York Giants coach Allie Sherman prepared to start Y. A. Tittle at quarterback for the NFL title clash with Green Bay. The team flew to Green Bay amid forecasts of subzero weather and a potential frozen field as the decisive game approached.

NEW York Y. A. Tittle Charley Conerly New York Giants Green Bay Allie Sherman Giants Northland Tittle Sherman Wisconsin

Cage and College Scores From Vermont and Midwest Tournaments

Windsor tops Bendi 38 30 Rutland 58 49 Brattleboro 70 44 Bellows Falls 70 MSJ 44 Springfield 71 West Rutland 40 Springfield Invitational consol semi final Buffalo 78 American International 61 Vermont 90 Wagner 76 Downcast Consolation Colby 66 Bates 59 Coast Guard 70 Bowdoin 61 College Basketball Big Eight at Kansas City Nebraska 52 Oklahoma State 51

Vermont Wagner Colby Bates Coast Guard Bowdoin Kansas City Nebraska Oklahoma State

Packers Ready for Sunday Title Game After Final Practice

Green Bay at full strength for NFL title clash with Giants. Jesse Whittenton and Bill Quinlan back from flu, John Symank to play, Max McGee and Jim Taylor improving. Lombardi warns field conditions matter, plans light Saturday session, 1600 tickets returned by league, crowd to 41000 at $10.

Green Bay Wis Green Bay Packers New York Giants Jesse Whittenton Bill Quinlan Vince Lombardi Miami Beach Lombardi Jim Taylor John Symank Max McGee Paul Hornung City Stadium Packers

New England Ski Reports Fire Up Powder Days Across Vermont

New England Council ski reports show Burke Mt Jay Peak and Mad River with powder and windblown conditions ranging from good to excellent. Central and South Vermont venues including Killington, Magic Mountain, Okemo Pico and Stratton report packed powder and good to excellent conditions, with Mt Tom noted for death by own action.

Burke Mt Jay Peak Mad River Middlebury Bowl Mt. Mansfield Spruce Peak Sugarbush Valley Vermont Big Bromley Burrington Hill Carinthia Dutch Hill Hogback Mt Killington Basin Magic Mt Mt. Ascutney Mount Snow Okemo Mt Pico Peak Pine Top Snow Valley Stratton Mt Mt. Tom

Derailed Freight Cars Removed Near Hoosick Falls

Seven freight cars left the Hoosick Falls track after a derailment near the town. Fire department authorities report some cars cleared while others remain derailed as railroad workers from Mechanicville, with a wrecker train, continue the removal effort delaying until daylight due to the wreck.

Hoosick Falls N. Y

Bowling Results From Southern Vermont and Nearby Leagues

The Shaftsbury Five lead with 21-6 and 14 707 pin fall while Nancy Shoe Kittens sit 14 14 12 14 in second. Pauline Perkins posts high single 177 and high triple 470 for Guttersnipers. Wardsboro 4 Dover Dubbers 1 with L Berry high single 109 and triple 287. Volkswagen quintet tops Southern Vermont with 3 1 over Pownal Firemen, John Billert 213 high single, 529 triple. Wilmington Bowl A Ways stay first with 9 1 after beating Wardsboro. R Adams 98 high single, 270 triple by A Thomas.

Shaftsbury Five Nancy Shoe Kittens Pauline Perkins Guttersnipers L. Berry Berry Wardsboro Dover Dubbers M. Mundell Power Co Rhythm Boys The Southern Vermont John Billett Larry Browe Tri-Mont-Texaco Pownal Valley John Billert the Villager Paulin G. Hickox Ed Herrick Lary Browe Bellemare Warren Wire E. Shepard C. Gates Pownal Vol. Fire Volksagen D. Hyde B. Nichols Wilmington R. Adams A. Thomas

Governors Beat North Bennington Alumni 56 48 In Bennington

The Governors alumni defeated a shorthanded North Bennington varsity 56 to 48 as Bill Miles and Ernie Murray led with 10 points each. Peter Holden scored 20 for the varsity, Ricky Haynes and Bob Loomis added 11 apiece. An 18 point final surge by the alumni clinched the win despite six-man Governors. In the opener, Bennington Merchants routed the Old Timers 60 to 37. North Bennington sets Molly Stark League play next Tuesday vs Arlington Eagles.

North Bennington Yesteryear North Bennington Varsity Bill Miles Ernie Murray Grads Peter Holden Varsity Ricky Haynes Bob Loomis Bob Nolan Nadeau Mattison Midurski J. Myers R C Miles Thompson Lie Haynes G Lee Badger Murray Batonick Holden Durand Loomis Crosier I Henderson NBHS Alumni

Balch Squad Leads Manchester VFW Dart League Action

John Balch's squad grabbed four points to lead the league and sit first with a two point margin. John West's team won a three point verdict over Phil Kelleher's crew as high games dominated the evening, including a 263 team high and Dick Lynch's 36-point single game and 94-point three-game series. Dud Griffis posted the season high with 97 last week for a 32.1 average. Standings show multiple teams with varying records as the season unfolds.

Manchester John Balch Dave King John West Phil Kelleher Dick Lynch Dud Griffis Milt King Clem Viault al Kent

N H Boy dies in coasting accident

Berlin New Hampshire nine year old Rene Caron was killed when he coasted his sled into a street into the path of a public works truck driven by Roland Allaire. Allaire said he did not see the boy. He was the son of Ovila Caron a woodsman.

Berlin N.H Rene Caron Roland Allaire Public Works Department Ovila Caron

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Windsor Yellowjackets Bill Hurley Danny Hier Harte Theatre Bennington, VI Mh Denth RADIO E. T. Williams Hunt St Executive TV Economy Auto Stores, Inc Main ST DIAL Probe DeMarco KO Walker Taylor Ready Ski Scope New England Council Ski Reports Wordsboro Volkswagen Pownal Women’s League Gutterswipers Unionettes Bellemare’s Bennington Banner Sports News Governor Grads Molly Stark Arlington Eagles Dart League N.H. Boy Liggett-Bosworth Motor Sales, Inc North BenniNgton Road Adams Clothes Shop Central Vermont Public Service Corporation
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