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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1964

Page

10

Geoffrion Nears NHL Season Record in 4 0 Win

Bernie Geoffrion scored twice as Montreal blanked Toronto 4-0 to reach 365 career NHL goals, tying Ted Lindsay for third all time. Chicago's 5-2 win over New York keeps the Canadiens and Black Hawks tied atop the standings.

Bernie Geoffrion Montreal Canadiens Geoffrion Montreal Toronto Ted Lindsay Detroit Chicago New York Canadiens Gordie Howe Maurice Richard Charlie Hodge Hodge Rangers Bobby Hull Eric Nesterenko Black Hawks Rod Gilbert Andy Bathgate Ken Wharram Red Hay Hay

Celtics Victory Over Lakers on Russell Birthday Trip

The Celtics beat the Lakers 104-97 in overtime in Los Angeles to split their coast to coast trip as Russell's 30th birthday celebration and Heinsohn led Boston with 23 points. Havlicek's late steal kept regulation from ending in a 92-92 tie. Jerry West topped L A with 31 in a game that sent Boston to face the Warriors next.

San Francisco Boston Celtics Bill Russell Los Angeles San Francisco Warriors Celtics Lakers Boston Russell Tom Heinsohn Laker Elgin Baylor Baylor Johnny Havlicek Havlicek Jerry West

January To Defend Title

Lanky Texan Don January opens defense of his Tucson Open title on a windy desert layout. Gusts disrupted play during the pro am prelude with Jerry Edwards posting 67 and Al Kelley 68, while defending champion January shot 71 and Jacky Cupit 69 amid gusting winds.

Tucson Ariz Don January 49Ers Country Club Jerry Edwards Ft. Worth Tex al Kelley Orlando Fla Jacky Cupit January

Sabers Face Mounties in Rutland SVL Showdown

In Rutland tonight the Bennington Catholic Sabers meet Mount St. Joseph in a top SVL tilt. BCHS trails slightly after a 57-43 win in their prior meeting and aims to derail MSJ’s undefeated run with a 2-3 defense and height edge, hoping to stay atop the standings.

Mounties Bennington Bennington Catholic Sabers Grimm Sabers Rutland Mount St. Joseph Bennington Catholic High School John Ready MSJ Bizzarro

Small College Poll Shifts Highlighted By Major Wins

Massachusetts colleges Washington of St. Louis and Assumption of Worcester climb to fifth and sixth as Evansville retains first in the AP small college basketball poll. Evansville and Grambling lead with strong resumes, while Hofstra, Pan American, and other teams adjust rankings after notable wins and losses.

Washington St. Louis Assumption Worcester Mass Associated Press Evansville Ind Grambling Louisiana Pan American Tex Hofstra Aces Butler Southern Illinois Tigers Texas Southern Pan American Toledo Westchester Queens College Wilkes Drake Holy Cross Greyhounds

Pesky Denies Red Sox Riddled With Dissension

Boston manager Johnny Pesky rejects claims the Red Sox are torn by dissension and says reports stem from last season. He defends relations with star Carl Yastrzemski and first baseman Dick Stuart, noting private talks cleared issues.

Boston (Ap Johnny Pesky Boston Red Sox Pesky Boston Carl Stuart

Cunningham Scores Almost Ends UNC NYU Thriller

North Carolina star Billy Cunningham scored 23 as NYU edged the Tar Heels 69-68 at Madison Square Garden. Cunningham drew his fifth foul with 11:29 left, sat, and UNC rallied before NYU held on for the win.

Billy Cunningham North Carolina Cunningham New York University Madison Square Garden Violets NYU Bryan McSweeney UNC Sophs Carleton Rooks Stan McKenzie Barry Kramer West Virginia Mountaineers Cal Sheffield Pitt Bill Maphis Vanderbilt

College Basketball Scores In Latest Round Report

Villanova outshot Duquesne 73 70 while NYU edged North Carolina 69 68. Seton Hall defeated La Salle 75 68 and St John’s beat Canish Army 84 48. Syracuse topped Fordham 83 59, Iowa beat Niagara 81 64 and St Joseph’s Pa. won over Bucknell 71 63. Penn State defeated Carnegie Tech 76 51.

Villanova Duquesne NYU North Carolina Seton Hall la Salle St. John Army Rutgers Syracuse Fordham Iowa Niagara St. Joseph’s Pa Bucknell Penn St Carnegie Tech Lafayette Lehigh Albright Delaware St. Francis Tennesse State Vermont Norwich Bates Maine MIT Bowdoin CCNY Yeshiva Tech Vanderbilt Louisville Xavier Ohio Pittsburgh Wake Forest

Werkman and Bradds Surge As Koimes Maintains Lead

Seton Hall’s Nick Werkman and Ohio State’s Gary Bradds mount late-season runs to challenge leader Butch Komives. Komives remains top scorer with 34.6 ppg, followed by Michigan and a tie for fourth place with Bill Bradley. Various college scores listed from games including Lafayette Lehigh and Bowling Green Kentucky opponents.

Georgia Tech Engineers Kentucky Tech R. D. Craddock Craddock Butch Komives Bowling Green Falcons Kent State Manny Newsome Western Michigan Toledo Nick Werkman Seton Hall LaSalle Werkman DePaul Marquette Jesse Nash Demons Villanova Wildcats Wally Jones Duquesne Jones NEW York Gary Bradds Ohio State Howard Butch) Komives National Collegiate Service Bureau Workman Bradds Princeton Bill Bradley

SVL Records League and Non League Games Summary

SVL records highlight results from league and non league fixtures across the season, noting key scorers and standout performances, with a focus on competitive balance and notable shifts in standings as teams chase top positions.

Giants Eye Pennant Push With Improved Pitching

San Francisco manager outlines a plan to contend for the National League title. New acquisitions Bob Shaw and Bob Hendley expand the pitching staff alongside Juan Marichal, Jack Sanford, Billy O'Dell, and Bob Bolin. The bullpen includes Don Larsen, Jim Duffalo, and Ken MacKenzie. Key hitters Willie Mays Willie McCovey Orlando Cepeda Tom Haller Del Crandall Jim Ray Hart Jesus Alou. Hart .312 Alou .324. Hart may move to second if feasible. Felipe Alou departs to Milwaukee.

Hendley Juan Marichal Jack Sanford Billy O’dell Bob Bolin Shaw Don Larsen Jim Duffalo Ken MacKenzie St. Louis Ron Herbel Bob Garibaldi Tacoma Willie Mays Willie McCovey Orlando Cepeda Tom Haller del Crandall Jim Ray Hart Hart Jesus Alou Alou

Lucas and Johnson Vie For NBA Rookie Of The Year

Lucas and Johnson battle for rookie honors as both star first-year players post big games. Lucas 27 points 20 rebounds for Cincinnati over Detroit. Johnson 30 points 26 rebounds as Baltimore beat Philadelphia for the fourth straight time.

Jerry Lucas Gus Johnson National Basketball Association Lucas Cincinnati Detroit Johnson Baltimore Philadelphia Boston Los Angeles Chicago Idaho Bullets Oscar Robertson Royals

New England Boxing Bout Set at Mechanics Hall

New England welterweight champion Dick French of Providence faces Earl Owens of Pleasantville in a 10 round feature tonight at Mechanics Hall Worcester.

Worcester Mass New England Dick French Providence R.I Earl Owens Pleasantville N.J Mechanics Hall

Wilhelm's oversized mitt spurs limits on catcher's gear

Hall of fame reliever Hoyt Wilhelm signs with the Chicago White Sox for his 13th major league season. He sparked a winter controversy by prompting a rules change on his oversized mitt used to catch his flutterball. The 40 to 50 inch circumference mitt was allowed for 1964 but to be banned afterward for standard gloves.

Hoyt Wilhelm Wilhelm Chicago White Sox Kingsize

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