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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1968

Page

8

Mt Anthony Varsity Third in Abbreviated Southern Vermont Ski Meet

Mt Anthony Union High School skiers finished third in the cross country portion of the Southern Vermont District Ski Meet at Pico Peak behind Putney and Windsor. Putney dominated with four top ten cross country finishes led by Tom Merton who beat Mt Anthony's Robin Outwater by 46 seconds. Alpine slalom to be held later in Killington. Brattleboro dominated jumping with Hugh Barber winning. Mt Anthony lacks both alpine and distaff competitors in this report.

Rutland Mt. Anthony Union High School Bucky Broomhall Putney Windsor Vermont Pico Peak Rutland Country Club Putney School Tom Merton Mt. Anthony Robin Outwater Merton Outwater Hill and Dale Bennington Dale Wilson John Woodard Dennis Barry Ron Scott Rich Tanner Brattleboro Brattleboro Union High School Colonels Brattlebor Hugh Barber Ed Bergh Barber Dave Robinson Wayne Austin Patriot Steve Shultz Anderson Woodard Eddington Killington Springfield Lyndon Roy Anderson Patriots The Croscup

Patriot Riflemen Defeat Spaulding High on Barre Range

Mt. Anthony Union High School rifle team defeated Spaulding High School Barre 1450 to 1419 in a shoulder to shoulder match. Veterans Brian Coxsee and Pete Comar each scored 374, Martin Betts 365, while Spaulding’s Ron Hunt led with 359. Other Patriots shooters included Steve Boulter 337, Chris Gore, Doug Holley, and Mike Lewis. Next match set with Canajoharie on February 17 at the New Yorker’s range.

Spaulding Mt. Anthony Union High School Spaulding High School Barre Brian Coxsee Pete Comar Martin Betts Patriot Ron Hunt Patriots Steve Boulter Chris Gore Doug Holley Mike Lewis Canajoharie New Yorker Mauhs Coxsee Comar Betts Boulter Spaulding Manvilla Hunt Sartelle

Knicks Rally Past Celtics In 110 108 Win

New York Knicks overcame a 20 point Boston lead to defeat the Celtics 110 108 at the Garden. Walt Frazier scored 27, Brad ley added 11 clutch points as Sam Jones missed the final shot. Celtics coach Russell cited missed shots and a heavy schedule as factors in the loss.

Boston UPI New York Knicks Long Garden Sam Jones Celtics Bill Russell Knicks New York Red Holzman Knick Holzman Walt Frazier Frazier Boss Russell

Former Diamond Great Tabs Clemente Finest

Former star Dick Groat hails Roberto Clemente as the best all around ballplayer he ever saw while noting his own retirement after an ankle injury. Groat, 37, now a Jessop Steel executive, recalls playing with legends like Musial Mays and Clemente and reflects on his missed managing offer and life away from home. He also discusses missing spring training and his ongoing travel for business duties.

New York UPD Steel Evecutive Roberto Clemente Dick Groat Jessop Steel Company Giants Pirates Cardinals Phillies Groat Hank Aaron Sandy Koufax Stan) Musial Clemente Richie Allen Willie Mays Gene Mauch Danny Murtaugh Pittsburgh Mexico City Swissvale Philadelphia Chicago Washington Birmingham Ala Buffalo Detroit

Palmer wins Desert Classic in playoff for $20,000

Former President Eisenhower hails Arnold Palmer as the crowd cheers his dramatic Sunday victory in the Bob Hope Desert Golf Classic. Palmer ties Deane Beman at 348 after a final-round birdie, then wins in a playoff on Bermuda Dunes to earn $20,000 and raise 1968 earnings to $32,906. Beman takes $12,000 for second as Harold Henning edges Billy Casper by one stroke for third. Casper and Tom Weiskopf share fourth at 350 for $4,650 each.

Palm Springs Calif UPI Eisenhower Arnold Palmer Palmer Billy Casper Beman Harold Henning South Africa Casper Tom Weiskopf

Winter Olympics Begin Tomorrow

GRENOBLE France UPI The United States aims to improve on a few medals won in 1964 as the 1968 Winter Games open Tuesday. Terry McDermott of Essexville Michigan carries the flag for the opening, though not favored to repeat gold. Peggy Fleming of Colorado Springs is the top bets in figure skating, with several skaters and a top bobsled team among hopefuls. Coach Beattie says the U.S. has manpower to challenge the leading nations and may surprise with medals despite French Swiss and Austrian favorites. Kidd, out since injury, makes a comeback after Megeve win. Huega placed third.

Grenoble France UPI United States Terry McDermott Essexville Mich Innsbruck Austria Charles de Gaulle McDermott Peggy Fleming Colorado Springs Colo U.S Billy Kidd Stowe Kiki Cutter Bend Ore Tim Wood Bloomfield Hills Robert Kauffman Seattle Dianne Holum Northbrook Ill Paul Lamey Bob Huscher Bob Beattie Beattie Kidd Megeve Huega

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