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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1966
Page
8
In a hometown rivalry under senior night lights at Saber gym, Bennington Catholic hosts Mt Anthony’s Catamounts in SVL action with the season already slipping away for Bendi at 3-15 while the Sakers cling to a playoff position. The game marks the final meeting before Mt Anthony replaces Bendi next season.
The schedule lists SBC games across Vermont with teams like Rutland Windsor Proctor and Shoreham among others. The Bob Nolan quintet stunned Molly Stark by tying Arlington for the league crown as Governor squads and Dave Fredrickson’s Eagles seek a Class M playoff bid. Springfield Cosmos head to Windsor while Bennington Catholic and BendI show improved play since January.
Bellows Falls defeated Brattleboro 72 to 64 while West Rutland beat Otter Valley 86 to 47 in high school basketball action. The doubleheader showcased bright offense from Bellows Falls and dominant defense from West Rutland.
Irish star Richie Guerin announces retirement as a player to focus on coaching the St. Louis Hawks next season. At 33 he leaves with 13,125 career points and notes that a star like Bob Pettit or Rick Barry could ease the transition. Owner Ben Kerner backs the move after Guerin joined the Hawks in 1963 and became coach in 1964.
Tommy Farrell, world indoor 880 record holder and half mile champion, was injured while watching TV at his girlfriend’s house. The 21-year-old St John’s University athlete felt a sudden back leg spasm when attempting to rise after a half hour seated. He later sought treatment and planned workouts as he prepares for the NYAC meet and upcoming indoor events with tough rivals from Canada, the U.S., and the Soviet Union.
Milwaukee United Press International reports Circuit Judge Elmer Roller refused to push the Feb 28 trial date in the Wisconsin antitrust suit over the Braves move to Atlanta. NL counsel Bowie Kuhn argued for more deposition time. Roller saw no new facts warranting a delay despite defendants claiming insufficient prep time.
The Mets signed Ed Kranepool to a 1966 contract as the club seeks a left handed slugger to join Kranepool and Ken Boyer. Also agreeing to terms were Danny Napoleon and Al Luplow, bringing signings to 30 while other teams added players including Pete Richert and West Covington. Notre Dame basketball honors Judge Robert Kiley at the ND St Johns game.
Kentucky Wildcats seized a commanding lead in the United Press International major college basketball ratings with 31 first place votes and 346 points. Duke strong at No. 2 with 294, Texas Western up to third after two overtime wins, as Providence, St. Josephs, Kansas, Vanderbilt follow. Nebraska and Michigan round out the top 10 behind 19 straight Kentucky wins.
NBA standings show Philadelphia 149 Detroit 123 and New York 138 San Fran 125 from Monday games. Tuesday schedule lists Boston at Cincinnati St Louis at Philadelphia Pittsburgh hosts Cincinnati Detroit at Baltimore New York at Los Angeles but results not given.
Palm Beach Fla UP I reports the Atlanta Falcons will select 42 veterans from 14 NFL teams under a new draft formula. Each club freezes 29 of 40 players, the Falcons pick one, take back two, then choose two from the remaining eight. The deal exceeds expectations and marks a record TV rights agreement with CBS worth 2 million per game for the championship.
Dudley Wysong Jr., 26, a quiet Texan, captured the $60,000 Phoenix Open title after a final-round 66 despite an injured finger. Gardner Dickinson Jr. finished one behind in second place. Tony Lema withdrew with a bad elbow, and several players retired due to illness or injury during the 72-hole event.
In Go Up for Glory Russell details his $100,001 yearly Celtics contract after asking for a dollar more than Wilt Chamberlain. The memoir also covers racial issues, amateur sports politics, and financial twists around Red Auerbach, Avery Brundage, and other figures in 1950s and 1960s basketball.
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