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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1966

Page

6

SVL Season Bows Out Tonight High School Basketball

Local mid winter recess ends with the Southern Vermont League season finishing. Bennington Catholic advances into the tournament as champions while Bennington High ends its season with three wins. Arlington and North Bennington seek Class I playoff bids and await the State Headmasters Association decision on Sunday.

Bennington Catholic Vermont Bennington High Arlington North Bennington Burr and Burton

Bruins Trade for More Youth

The Boston Bruins traded 14 years of age from their roster in a two for two deal with Detroit, sending captain Leo Boivin and Dean Prentice to the Red Wings for 19-year-old Gary Doak and Ron Murphy. Boston gains future value as Detroit provides first choice in a minor league draft, while coach Milt Schmidt stresses the move’s long-term benefits and age as the key factor.

Boston UPD Boston Bruins Detroit Red Wings Detroit Olympia Stadium Bruins Red Wings Hap Emms Leo Boivin Dean Prentice Gary Doak Ron Murphy Hamilton Ont Deetroit Pete Mahovelich Toronto Frank Mahovlich Milt Schmidt The Brueins Emms Schmidt

Rip Engle Retires As Penn State Coach

Penn State head football coach Charles A. Engle announced his retirement after 16 seasons with no losing record. Joe Paterno was expected as successor, with Engle stepping down effective July 1. Engle leaves a 104 48 4 record and multiple bowl wins including Liberty Bowls and a Gator Bowl.

Rip Engle Penn State University Park UPI Charles A Engle Joe Paterno Richie Lucas Milt Plum Pete Liske al Jacks University Eric A. Walker Walker Alabama Oregon Georgia Tech Florida

Austrians Scoff at U S Charge of Canceled Trip

Vienna reported Sepp Sulzberger, manager of the Austrian national ski team, rejected American claims that he canceled a U S trip out of fear of defeat. He called Bob Beattie's remark a one man decision, and said the nonparticipation decision was approved by the Austrian skiing federation as a whole.

Vienna API Sepp Sulzberger U.S Sulzberger Austria United States

Rhody Upsets Providence Using Zone Press

Rhode Island University defeats fourth-ranked Providence 84-61 in Providence. Rams use zone press and fast break to hand the Friars their worst loss of the season. Art Stephenson's 29 points and 14 rebounds spark the effort as Providence drops to 18-3. Jimmy Walker leads Friars with 23 points in a 39-32 halftime hole.

Providence Friars Rhode Island University Friars Providence Rams Jimmy Walker Walker Billy Blair Cincinnati Bearcats North Texas State Wichita State Bradley Denver Oklahoma City Chiefs Syracuse Pittsburgh Rhode Island Art Stephenson Houston Wichita Shockers Kelly Pete

Hoop Schedule Across Vermont Matches Set

Southern Vermont BCHS faces Hartford Springfield at Bendi Windsor hosts MSJ Bellows Falls competes with OV Marble Valley BBS meets Chester Woodstock and Proctor Ludlow plays St. Mike's Fair Haven meets Wallingford Washington County hosts Schuylerville Cambridge meets Salem Stillwater faces HV Tamarac battles Greenwich.

Bulldogs Chester Sentinels Proctor Sabers White River Junction Hartford Hurricanes Frank Bizzarro Hurricanes BCHS MSJ Windsor Bellows Falls Springfield Rutland West Rutland Burlington Bennington Catholic Hartford Greg MecCanna Scott Phillips Jerry Parrott Tim Lovely Ron Tallman Dick Gaudette Bendi Cosmos Tim Ryan Mark Whalen Charlie Quimby Pat Murray Ronnie Welch Jerry Whalen Cats ECHL Barrie Byrne Schuylerville HFCS Cambridge Salem Stillwater Tamarac Greenwich

NFL Meeting Adjourns with No Franchise Decision

At the four day winter NFL meeting in Palm Beach Florida commissioner Pete Rozelle said no city was chosen for the 16th franchise and expansion remains a goal for 1967. He indicated no timetable and foresaw a spring session for invited cities while the league presses on the draft battle with the AFL.

NFL Palm Beach, Fla UPI National Football League Pete Rozelle Rozelle American Football League

College Results From Various Colleges And Cities

College results show Manhatta 83 over Georgiaa 80 and Syracuse 83 over Pittsburgh 73. Mass 104 over New Hampshire 66, Rhode Island 84 over Providence 51, Hartford 89 over Pratt 78, Rutgers 73 over Gettysburg 41, NYU 102 over Notre Dame 78, Niagara 81 over St. Fraes 78, Salem St. 111 over Fitchburg St. 61, St. Michael's 93 over Norwich 84, Louisville 64 over Tulsa 50, Richmond 100 over East Carolina 88, Georgia Tech 99 over Tulane 85, Win 67 over St. Fracs Pa 52, Cincinnati 88 over No. Tex. St. 63, Drake 75 over St. Louis 59, Wichita St. 98 over Bradley 79, Houston 111 over Miami Fla 96, Denver 84 over Oklahoma City 83, Utah St. 84 over Seattle 74.

MBC Cincinnati Denver Oklahoma City Chiefs OCU Abe Lemons Dave Bing Orangemen Bing Syracuse Orange Houston Miami Hurricanes Cougars Mal Graham New York U Notre Dame Manhattan Georgetown Drake St. Louis Louisville Tulsa South Louisville Richmond East Carolina Georgia Tech Tulane Mary St. Fracs No. Tex. St Wichita St Bradley

High Bowling Scores Reported in Local Meet

The article notes top performances with high single games by Messmer 247 F Corbett 246 and Rowe 233 and high triples led by Jones 606 Messmer 601 Townsend 584 in the bowling meet.

Messmer F. Corbett L. Rowe Jones Townsend

Draft Board Acts Why Pick Me for Cassius

Cassius Clay, 24, ranked 1-A by Louisville draft board risking immediate Army induction before his March 29 title defense against Ernie Terrell. Clay appeals the decision while the Army notes deferment unlikely for a title fight. outcome hinges on board vote and potential Washington appeal.

Ernie Terrell Louisville Clay Miami Beach J. Allen Sherman Sherman Washington Cassius Clay James Ellis

Fightingest Champ Ever Has Had Only One Bout

New York, UPI reports Jose Torres the world light heavyweight champion has fought only once since winning the title on March 30, 1965, a single bout against Tom McNeeley last July 31. Critics note his inactivity, health issues, and idle campaign promises as he’s urged to defend the title by February 25 or risk loss of the crown.

New York UPI Jose Torres Torres Willie Pastrano Tom McNeeley Pastrano Brenner Cain Young Garden John Lindsay Lindsay

Munich optimistic on 1972 Olympic site selection

Munich city officials voiced optimism that the city would be chosen as the site for the 1972 Summer Games. In Stockholm, the NHL invited two Swedish players to train with the league for a month next fall.

Munich Germany UPI Stockholm National Hockey League

Final Races In SVJC Series At Big Bromley

The Southern Vermont Junior Council wraps its ski series with a fifth and final giant slalom at Big Bromley in Manchester. Prospect Mountain ski club represents Bennington with nine members while Bromley hosts Mt. Snow Brattleboro Outing Club and Stratton Mountain. Mt Snow was the sole team at Hogback Mountain last Saturday to complete enough runs for a team score. others received incomplete ratings. The race starts at 10 a.m. tomorrow.

Southern Vermont Junior Council Big Bromley Manchester Prospect Mountain Ski Club Bennington Bromley Mt. Snow Brattleboro

Union School Sets Policy For Coaches At Mt. Anthony

Mt Anthony Union High School board chair Marian Taylor says coaching assignments for next year have been partly decided but will be announced only when the full faculty is revealed. The board will choose varsity head coaches from three male physical education instructors to avoid faculty members serving as head coaches.

Mt. Anthony Union High School Marian Taylor Taylor

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