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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1965

Page

6

RPI Tops Middlebury in Tight Invitational Hockey Tilt

RPI ends a seven game skid with a 5 4 victory over Middlebury in the Engineers Invitational. Dick Greenlaw 32 saves steadied the goal as Bill Watts’ penalty shot failed to tie late. Western Ontario coats Bowdoin 9 5 to nearly clinch tourney. Bowdoin Middlebury set for 7 tonight while RPI meets Western Ontario at 9.

Troy N.Y RPI Middlebury Western Ontario Bowdoin Rpi-Panther Bill Grisdale Dick Greenlaw Bill Watts Grisdale Greenlaw Engineers Dick Leger Bowdoin-Middlebury

Bends Faces Springfield Trip As BCHS Seeks Win

The Bennington Catamounts travel to Springfield to challenge the Cosmos, who stand 5-1 in the SWL and third. At home, the Hartford Hurricanes host league-leading BCHL Sabers at 7:30, after beating Benni 56-42 in seven games. Catamounts average 52.6 points per game and aim to turn their season around.

Bennington Cats Springfield Cosmos Hartford Hurricanes Bendi

Pro Golf Opens LOS ANGELES with nearly 400 entries

Entries near noon today for the 40th annual Los Angeles Open golf tournament total about 400 as players including Arnold Palmer Bill Casper Tony Lema Juan Rodriguez Gene Littler and Doug Sanders indicate participation. The event opens the 1966 links season next week.

Los Angeles Arnold Palmer Bill Casper Tony Lema Juan Rodriguez Gene Littler Doug Sanders

Bruins Fail to Convert Power Play in 1-0 Loss to Red Wings

Boston Bruins suffer a 1-0 defeat to Detroit as the Bruins struggle with a lack of an effective power play. Detroit was short handed for seven minutes in the third period, keeping Boston from producing a strong offensive outburst. Bruins open a two-week road trip in Toronto with slim hopes of improving their power play.

Boston UPI Milt Schmidt Boston Bruins Detroit Santa Red Wings Bruins Troit Toronto

Celtics and Warriors clash in Providence showdown

Celtics travel to Rhode Island Auditorium after a split on the road. They beat the Knicks 99 96 with five late free throws, widening their lead in the Eastern Division standings.

Providence UPI Boston Celtics San Francisco Warriors Rhode Island Auditorium Celtics New York Knicks Boston New York Knicks Walt Bellamy K.C. Jones

Celtics edge Knicks in tight 99 96 showdown

On Wednesday Boston defeated New York 99 to 96 while Cincinnati beat Los Angeles 111 109 and Baltimore posted a 144 111 win over San Francisco. Philadelphia topped Detroit 113 112 in a close card of results.

Boston New York Cincinnati Los Angeles Baltimore San Francisco Philadelphia Detroit Ww & Pet W. L Pet St. Louis

Sun Bowl Preview: TCU Faces Texas Western Passer

TCU relies on stingy defense and a stout line to slow Texas Western and its star quarterback Billy Stevens in the 31st Sun Bowl. Stevens led by arms and numbers, while TCU counters with a balanced attack and aggressive secondary boosted by a new safety blitz.

TCU Texas EL Paso Tex Texas Christian University Horned Frogs Texas Western Frogs Billy Stevens Frank Horak John Richard Dan James Bdlitz Baylor

Starr Hinges On Health For Packers Title Bid

Green Bay veteran Bart Starr battled a bruised back yet tried several passes in a Wednesday workout as coach Vince Lombardi backed a target to start him for the NFL title game against Cleveland. Starr stressed he would play, while Lombardi cautioned he remained unsure if he would start. Paul Hornung, amid knee, rib and wrist injuries, ran at full speed and drew praise as Lombardi noted a very young Packers defense with only two veterans over 30.

Green Bay Wis UPI Bart Starr Green Bay Packers Cleveland Browns Starr Packers Baltimore Vince Lombardi Paul Hornung Colts Lombar Willie Davis Hank Jordan Norb Hecker Lombardi New York Giants Willie Wood Johnny Symank Hank Gremminger Jesse Whittenton Wood Herb Adderley Symank Whittenton Doug Hart Gremminger Tom Brown Brown Hart

Evansville Faces Conference Title Battle Amid Slipping Ratings

Evansville, once the top small college team, risks losing the Indiana Collegiate Conference crown as Valparaiso rises. Valparaiso’s 114 96 win over Purdue sparked a tie for 13th in the board of coaches ratings, with Southern Illinois surging to first behind 24 first place votes and 328 points. Evansville has dominated the title for three straight years, but SIU and Valparaiso threaten as both squads gain momentum and face key matchups.

New York UPI Evansville Purple Aces Southern Illinois United Press International Board of Coaches Valparaiso Indiana Crusaders Purdue Valpara Arkansa’ Og Wichita Salukis Iowa Mt. St. Mary’s Long Island U

Bowling Results International League High Singles

High single by J Griffin 238 and P Chenaille 233 and A Midiere 226. High triple led by P Chenaille 634.

Griffin Chenaille A. Midiere

West Arlington bowler sets Florida high score of 289

Mrs Richard Perrott formerly Betty Wilcox, a West Arlington girl now in Cocoa Beach, rolled a state women’s record 289 at Satellite Lanes Brevard Florida on Automatic Transmission team. Prize package included 500 dollar US Savings Bond and a bowling ball. She ranks among Florida’s top five scores and her Air Force husband is stationed at Cape Kennedy.

West Arlington Richard Perrott Brevard Fla U.S Missileland Bowling Proprietors Association Florida Perrott Betty Wilcox Cecil Wilcox Cocoa Beach, Fla U.S. Air Force Cape Kennedy

NFL Inks TV Pact Sets Record Contracts

The NFL signed a record $37.6 million television contract with CBS for 1966 and 1967, paying $18.8 million per year for exclusive rights. The agreement lifts weekly blackouts by allowing CBS to televise NFL games from other cities. Commissioner Pete Rozelle and CBS VP William MacPhail announced the deal, which follows CBS’s prior $144 million yearly arrangement. The AFL and ABC also hold major TV rights, with a $36 million five-year deal.

New York UPI National Football League Columbia Broadcasting System CBS NFL Pete Rozelle William MacPhail NBL American Football League National Broadcasting Company American Broadcasting Company

Ryan ready for Packers after stomach trouble

Cleveland Browns quarterback Frank Ryan plans to practice today after a stomach ailment. Browns president Arthur Modell downplayed any risk to Sundays NFL title game versus Green Bay. Ryan, who had abdominal pains, was hospitalized briefly but X rays indicated an upset stomach. He faced boos from fans but delivered late touchdowns to solidify a comeback win, while Starr of Green Bay edges him in completion rate but Ryan remains marked as clutch.

Cleveland Ohio Apr Frank Ryan Browns Arthur Modell Ryan Green Bay Packers Frank Tom Hutchinson

Holy Cross names FBI agent as athletic director

Vincent G. Dougherty, a Holy Cross alum and former FBI administrator, is named director of athletics at Holy Cross. The Scranton native, 50, will take the post July 1 after resigning from the FBI to succeed Eugene Flynn, who retired after 23 years as Holy Cross athletic director. Dougherty played halfback for Holy Cross in the mid-1930s, earning three varsity letters amid a 24–4–2 team record, and holds philosophy and law degrees from Holy Cross and Georgetown. He has six children and a wife.

Worcester Mass UPI Vincent G. Dougherty Holy Cross Dougherty Scranton Federal Bureau of Investigation Eugene F. Flynn Old Fords Eddie Anderson Crusader Georgetown FBI Pacific Agency Seattle Salt Lake City New York City Washington Flynn the College

Eagles Fall 46 45 on Technical Foul at Bristol

Arlington lost to Bristol 46 45 after a technical foul allowed Bristol to make a free throw with 27 seconds left. Arlington led 45 45 when a player entered without reporting to the scorer, and Bristol gained possession to seal the win. Don Corey 16 points, 16 rebounds led Arlington. Tom Macksey 13. Bristol's Burpse 16. Prelim Arlington Jayvees 25 24 loss. Tonight at 7 Eagles vs Arlington High Alumni at AMHS gym.

Rutland Arlington Bristol Eagles MSJ m Mark Bovier Don Corey Mike Knox Corey Eagle Tom Macksey Burpse Arlington Jayvees Arlington High AMHS

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