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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1966

Page

8

Lowry Bratt Invades Saber Gym In Vermont Showdown

BCHS Sabers, 14-1 in the Southern Vermont League, host Rutland Raiders on Tuesday as Brattleboro Colonels visit tonight to spoil the picture. In Hartford, Cata mounts aims for a third straight win over the Hurricanes, while Molly Stark League games feature Arlington at Leland and Gray and North Bennington at Whitingham. Hoosier Valley leads the Washington County League as Hoosick Falls guests, with BBS and Arlington also in action.

Frank Bizzarro BCHS Sabers Vermont Rutland Raiders Rutland Raiders Bizzarro Brattleboro Colonels St. Hardcourt Barrie Byrne Hartford Hurricanes Greg McCanna Brattleboro Molly Stark Arlington Leland and Gray Seminary Townshend North Bennington Whitingham Burr Burton Poultney Manchester Bulldogs Blue Devils Washington County League Hoosick Falls Hoosie Valley Hoosiers Nie Colonels Steve Rooker Billy Brooks Stan Krawczyk Byrnemen Jeff Bergquist Dick Noble Jim Shoemaker Cats Leland Gray Eagles Don Corey Mike Knox Kip Nystrom Rebels

Catfish Kneece Leads Desert Classic with Pack Close Behind

Catfish Kneece of Aiken South Carolina held a four stroke edge after two rounds in the Bob Hope Desert Golf Classic at Palm Springs while a pack of PGA pros led by Jack McGowan Jack Rule and Dick Sikes trailed within four strokes. Arnold Palmer and Don Massengale were tied at 141 as the 127-man field began the third of five days across four courses.

Hope Palm Springs Calif Harold Catfish Kneece Jack McGowan Jack Rule Dick Sikes McGowan Rule Sikes Indian Wells Eldorado Bermuda Dunes la Quinta Arnold Palmer Don Massengale Bing Crosby Bill Casper Ken Venturi Palmer Casper Massengale

Daytona Continental Ferraris Fords duel for pole spot

At Daytona Beach a field of Ferraris and Fords challenge Jim Hall's Chaparral for pole in the 24 hour Daytona Continental. Chaparral driven by Phil Hill and Jo Bonnier, or a Ford Mark II, led practice with speeds exceeding 115 mph. The race runs 3 p.m. Saturday to 3 p.m. Sunday, with endurance as key as speed.

Daytona Beach Fla UPI Jim Hall Phil Hill Jo Bonnier Chaparral Ken Miles

New Zealanders Davies and Baillie Target Garden Meet Glory

New Zealand distance runners John Davies and Bill Baillie, Olympic competitors, arrive rested for the 47th Knights of Columbus Track Meet in New York. Davies will run the mile while Baillie targets the two mile, aiming to improve on last season when late arrival led to defeats at Madison Square Garden.

New York UPI John Davies Bill Baillie New Zealand Madison Square Garden Knights of Columbus Davis Baillie Down Under Hawaii Davies Peter Snell Boston Albuquerque Los Angeles the Garden Garden Franc Cervan Yugoslavia Eamon O’reilly Georgetown

Astros Proxy Takes Stand in Milwaukee Braves Suit

Judge Roy Hofheinz was to give a deposition in Chicago today in a Wisconsin suit against the Atlanta Braves and the National League. Milwaukee seeks a court order to block the Braves from playing the 1966 season in Atlanta unless a new major league franchise is granted locally. M Donald Grant of the Mets finished his deposition in New York, saying Milwaukee fans were front-runners and attendance decline prompted the Braves move to Atlanta.

Chicago UPS Roy Hofheinz Houston Astros Wisconsin Atlanta Braves National League Milwaukee Braves Atlanta M. Donald Grant New York Mets New York Mets Grant

Hoop Schedule Brattleboro Brendi Hartford Rutland Windsor

Local hoop slate lists Brattleboro at BCHS Bendi at Hartford Rutland facing Windsor Springfield versus MSJ Bellows Falls meets West Rutland Poultney plays BBS Ludlow takes on Proctor St Michael’s meets Wallingford Fair Haven visits Woodstock Arlington faces L é G NBHS meets Whitingham Austine welcomes Wilmington Washington County Hoosie Valley at HFCS Tamarac faces Schuylerville Salem meets Greenwich Cambridge visits Stillwater.

Brattleboro BCHS Bendi Hartford Rutland Windsor Springfield MSJ Bellows Falls West Rutland Poultney BBS Ludlow Proctor St. Mike’s Wallingford Fair Haven Woodstock Hoosie Valley HFCS Tamarac Schuylerville Salem Greenwich Cambridge Stillwater

Howe Escorted by Police After Wings Bruins Win

Gordie Howe, irked by a police escort after Detroit's 4-2 win at Boston Garden, refused a cruiser ride back to the hotel and joked about a threatening letter received in Detroit. Boston police said threats are common and no leads yet, while Howe noted his 20th straight season with 20 goals.

Howe Wings National Hockey League Bruins Boston Garden Plainclothes Boston Ted Williams Detroit WHS Clarence) Campbell Boston Police Peter J. Donovan Fiveman Donovan Montreal Red Wings Alex Delvecchio

Yankees weigh Boyer for Kubek hole at shortstop

The Yankees consider Clete Boyer as the strongest fielding option to replace Tony Kubek at shortstop. Other candidates like Bobby Mulder and Ruben Amaro surface, but Boyer’s glove and power keep him leading. Yankees also sign Fritz Peterson and Mike Ferraro to reach 13 players.

Tony Kubek New York Yankees Kubek Bobby Mulder Ruben Amaro Phillies Murcer Amaro Rubek Clete Boyer Boyer Yankees Fritz Peterson Mike Ferraro Chicago White Sox Eddie Fisher Los Angeles Dodgers John Kennedy Nate Oliver California Angels Jim Vopicka University of Illinois Paul Alderete San Jose Atlanta Braves Gene Oliver Oliver Braves

Clarkson Grabs Hockey Lead in Eastern Ratings Shakeup

Clarkson Tech climbs to first in the UPI coaches ratings as unbeaten in the east this season, edging Boston University after a loss to unranked Colgate. Williams College tops Division II among small colleges, with Merrimack surging to second and New Hampshire moving up to third in a tight race.

Boston UPI Clarkson Tech Golden Knights United Press International Len Ceglarski Denver Boston University B.U. Terriers Colgate Clarkson Cornell St. Lawrence Brown Roy Ryan Williams Bill McCormick Ephmen Merrimack College Warriors University of New Hampshire Merrimack Bowdoin Wildcats AIC Colby Middlebury

What’s The Point Braves Hassle Sheds Light On

A UPI analysis contrasts Wisconsin’s bid for an MLB franchise with the Atlanta Braves’ Milwaukee departure. It questions monopoly claims, notes state legal funding, and asks who benefits from a Milwaukee team while naming Hank Aaron Joe Torre Tony Cloninger and Felipe Alou as players cited in the dispute.

Wisconsin Hank Aaron Joe Torre Tony Cloninger Felipe Alou Milwaukee Mets Astros Dodgers Sandy Koufax Don Drysdale Braves

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Lowry Bratt Saber By Tom Hughes Jimmy Keir Byrne Otter Valley Mike Derosia Bergquist Steve Greenslet Scott Phillips Ron Ballman Dick Gaudette Tim Lovely Jerry Parrott Hurricane Staaters Greg Baker Whitngham Bob Nolan Schaghticoke Jerry Eddy NFCS Ken Slonis Aiken S.C New Jets Bob Walton Auburn Bob Mallandick Hillsdale College New York Jets Miles Lloyd Ruby Carroll Shelby Sebring Ellie U.S Salem’s the Vermont Bank and Trust Company Chester Bennington Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Marble Valley Washington County Dick Dew Gordie Howe Detroit Red Wing Gordie Willie Giants Willie Mays San Francisco NBA Philadelphia Cincinnati Williams College NCAA AAU Mint Elmer W. Roller Girls’ City League Fisher LeBlanc Potter Sullivan Ottaviano Snow Corbett Farrar Ray Hawks Realtors Sleepers C. L. Whites Nat’l Tally Ho Beer & Wine Rt’s Burt
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