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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1963

Page

8

Hoosick Falls Stifles Hoosic Valley For Key Conference Win

Hoosick Falls Central School defense and late runs powered a 51-43 victory over Hoosic Valley High School, locking a share of first in the Washington County Conference. Doug Eighmey sparked the comeback with timely steals and scoring while Ed Starr led early with layups and the Hoosiers stretched the lead late.

Hoosick Falls N.Y Hoosiers Hoosick Falls Central School Hoosic Valley High School Washington County H.F Bud Kenyon Lasser Hoosick Falls Valley Club Doug Eightey Hoosie Valley Central School Hoosie Valley Lasser Eighmey Don Starr Eighmey Doug Kipp Hoosic Valley Palmer Hoosier Eightey Brothers Greg Palmer Dick Lasser Paul Kipp Steve Sorensen

Barron Moves to Dismiss Wismer Slander Suit

Ted Barron and attorney Harold Brown filed U S District Court motions seeking dismissal of a 2.5 million slander case brought by New York Titans owner Harry Wismer. Wismer contends Barron and Brown ridiculed him after failed Titans talks. the firm argues no press statement supported fraud or misrepresentation claims.

Boston Ted Barron U.S New York Titans Harry Wismer Atty Harold Brown Wismer Barron Brown Titans

LaFrance Eliminated In Golden Gloves

Armand Des Rosiers of Lowell Massachusetts advanced to the quar ter finals in the 118 pound class of the Golden Gloves while three Lowell boxers were eliminated. Des Rosiers defeated his first round opponent and stopped Pete Montoya of Hollywood in round two. Zack Smith Maurice LaFrance and Bob Sonia were eliminated in early rounds. LaFrance from Burlington had been Vermont 112 pound champion and New England champion.

Chicago Armand Des Rosiers Lowell Mass DesRosiers Pete Montoya Hollywood Calif Zack Smith Maurice LaFrance Bob Sonia LaFrance Burlington Vermont

Brandt Finds a Home Despite Average Drop in 1963

Orioles manager Billy Hitchcock plans to keep Jackie Brandt as regular center fielder and No. 2 in the batting order after a 1962 season in which he batted .255 and shuffled through multiple positions. Other spring notes include Cubs naming their center fielder and Dodgers resting Nate Oliver after weight loss, while Giants seek a reliable bullpen arm.

Brandt Baltimore Orioles Billy Hitchcock Jim Constable Milwaukee Braves Ene Harmon Killebrew RBI Minnesota Twins Nate Oliver Los Angeles Dodgers Chicago White Sox Floyd Robinson Juan Pizarro San Francisco Giants Alvin Dark

British Lightweight King KO's Brown in Manchester

Dave Charnley, the British lightweight champion, knocked out Joe Brown in the sixth round at Beele Vue Stadium in Manchester. The victory puts Charnley in line for a world title shot against Carlos Ortiz, while Brown contemplates the loss of his six-year reign. Brown said the punch affected his eye and vision, ending his hopes for a rematch and giving Charnley momentum toward Ortiz.

Manchester England Dave Charnley Carlos Ortiz Beele Vue London Joe Brown Baton Rouge Ortiz Charnley Brown Dave

Browns execute triple reverse pass in opener

In Cleveland the Browns used a triple reverse pass against the Giants. Jim Ninowski flipped to Jim Brown, Brown handed to Ray Renfro who back passed to Ninowski, and Ninowski threw a 53 yard strike to Rich Kreitling.

Cleveland Cleveland Browns New York Giants Jim Ninowski Jim Brown Brown Ray Renfro Renfro Ninowski Rich Kreitling

Junior Ski Race and Meister Swing Planned for Bennington

Plans for a junior ski race and an awards night dance form the first winter carnival by the Prospect Mountain Ski Club and the Greater Bennington Association. The March 2 events at Prospect Mountain include a Skimeister Race with three age groups starting at 10 30 a m Registration 8 10 a m no fee.

Bennington Prospect Mountain Ski Club Greater Prospect Mountain Mt. Anthony Country Club Dick Perry Greater Bennington Association Adams Hardware Sno Shoppe Wheeler’s Sporting Goods

Mountaineers Extend 20-Game Win Streak

West Virginia continues the nation's longest stretch of 20-win seasons with seven consecutive 20-game victories, ranking among the only programs to achieve such a run alongside Kentucky Western Kentucky and North Carolina State.

Kentucky Western Kentucky North Carolina State West Virginia Mountaineers

Jerry Lucas and Bradds Spark Ohio State In Narrow Win

Buckeyes’ Gary Bradds, a 6-8 junior who studied Jerry Lucas last season, shines with 13 of OSU’s final 16 points as Ohio State defeats Northwestern 50-45. The win keeps OSU tied for the Big Ten lead with Illinois, while Illinois wins at Minnesota. Indiana falls to Wisconsin and Minnesota slips further in the standings.

Associated Press Gary Bradds Jerry Lucas Ohio State Buckeyes Bradds Buckeye Northwestern Wildcats Illinois Illini Minnesota Gophers Indiana Wisconsin Mississippi State

World’s Champion Putter claims title in New York

Bob Williamson a 26 year old Jacksonville Florida iron worker claims the title of World’s Champion Putter. He is in New York to receive an award from Gov. Terry Sanford of North Carolina. The Professional Putters Association offers a $5 000 purse winner take all to out putt any PGA player. Williamson emphasizes his sole focus on putting.

New York Bill Casper Art Wall Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Bob Williamson Jacksonville Fla Palmer Casper Nicklaus PGA Williamson Terry Sanford North Carolina PPA Don Clayton

Harness racing opens in New York amid snow and crowds

Yonkers Raceway hosts the first opening night in state history with 28,730 fans braving 30 degree weather and a light snowfall. Nine races produced 1,975,656 dollars in mutuels as Pioneer Pick, the feature favorite, finished fifth amid festive chatter and fashion on a frigid but lively night.

New York Yonkers Raceway New York State Yonkers Pioneer Pick

Pro Hockey Schedule Notes Monday and Wednesday Games

The schedule lists New York at Detroit on Monday and Chicago at Toronto on Wednesday, highlighting upcoming matchups without results or dates.

Los Angeles Detroit New York Boston San Francisco Cincinnati St. Louis Syracuse Chicago Toronto

Red Sox Rookie Dick Radatz Uses Custom Shirts

Boston rookie relief pitcher Dick Radatz, 6-foot-6, is noted for his unique apparel with sleeves measuring 38 1/2 inches and a neck size of 17 1/2. He wears size 14 shoes as part of his custom uniform.

Boston Dick Radatz Boston Red Sox

Race Between Celtics and Lakers For Top Regular Season Percent

The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers battle to finish the NBA regular season with the best winning percentage. The Lakers lead .735 to .718 and chase a $2,000 bonus with remaining games through March 17.

NEW York Boston Celtics Los Angeles Lakers National Basketball Association Lakers Celtics Los Angeles Detroit Pistons Des Moines Boston Chicago Syracuse San Francisco Detroit Cincinnati St. Louis

Celtics Lakers Broadcast via Phone Line In Stoneham Home

In Stoneham Massachusetts truck driver Dave Fix and neighbors listened to the Celtics Lakers NBA game over a direct telephone line from KHJ Los Angeles. The setup let them hear the broadcast clearly in the living room while the bill totaled 41.19 dollars.

Stoneham Mass Dave Fix Boston Celtics National Basketball Association Fix Boston Los Angeles KHJ

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