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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1969
Page
12
Burr and Burton Bulldogs upset the Proctor Phantoms 66 to 54 on the Phantoms home court to end Proctor’s two year unbeaten run against Vermont squads. The upset marks one of the season’s major basketball shocks.
Woodstock Wasps revived after a rough week, beating Arlington 58-49. Bob Dailey led Woodstock with 19 points as they started strong, built a key second quarter edge, and closed out with steady defense and solid scoring from the Wasps.
Vince Lombardi, at 55, returns from retirement to coach and part-own the Washington Redskins aiming to turn a failing 5-9 club into a winner. He targets a running game, plans Beban at quarterback, and faces franchise friction with owner Williams and coach Graham while Jurgensen’s future looms as Lombardi reshapes the roster and training culture.
Mt Anthony Patriots hold first in SWL Western Division with a 59 57 win over the winless Hartford Hurricanes. After a 16 15 start and a 40 25 halftime lead, Hartford rallied 19 11 in the third and 14 8 in the final period but fell short as Dick Cutler led Hartford with 22 points and Scott Griffin added scoring for Hartford.
University of Kansas hires Ben Olsson Sandy Buda and J C Hixon as full time assistants to head coach Pepper Rodgers. Olsson becomes the first Negro to coach a Jayhawk sport, while the others bring extensive college football resumes to the staff.
Mt Anthony varsity wrestling hosted Schuylerville and the meet stayed tight as the squads battled to a 23 23 draw. Schuylerville surged late with ten pins in the final two bouts to salvage a stalemate in a district tilt featuring standout wins by Lackey Danforth and Harwood.
Mt Ascutney in Vermont to host Sky Hawk a four season recreational community by Hawk Mountain Corp of Pittsfield and Ascutney Mountain Ski Area Corp. Plans call for 200 year around custom homes on one to four acre sites with private, tree friendly siting and a central rental agency. Architect Robert Williams designs single package development with full management and cost controlled by direct involvement from builder. The project aims to preserve landscape, open space and rural character near Windsor and I 91 two hours from Boston.
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