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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1962
Page
9
In Lincoln Rhode Island amidst canceled races due to cold, jockeys wear leotards and light layers to stay warm. Ronnie Fisher notes leotards replace long johns while weight rules and wind protection shape attire. Riders endure frozen dirt kicks and red faces after races as horses stay eager in the chill.
Joe DiMaggio argues lighter bats with thin handles drive the home run boom. He notes major leaguers hit more than 2,700 homers last season while batting averages slipped. DiMaggio recalls using heavier bats and cites risks to rookies' hitting. He remains a Yankee camp coach offering batting and fielding tips.
James P. Taylor founder of Vermont's Long Trail fostered the first school winter carnival at Vermont Academy in 1909. The Outing Club, now led by Warren Chivers, coordinates skiing, hiking, caves, birding, and hunting programs. VA hosts three ski jumps on campus and notable alumni include Skip Wareham Sam Bartow and Amos Little.
Kansas City's Steers defeated San Francisco 124 113 to widen their ABL East edge to six games over the Saints. The win follows KC’s strong hold on Western Division supremacy as the race for first in the East tightens.
Vermont legislator Edward Janeway promotes a new 1 million dollar Stratton Mountain resort at South Londonderry while Don Cutter oversees Okemo Mountain Area at Ludlow. Cutter notes winter programs at Vermont Academy and other schools boost skiing and fitness, praising James Taylor’s national impact.
World champion Botvinnik and ex titleholder Smyslov staged a silent chess display in Moscow with ballet dancers as human pieces. A 15,000 crowd watched as each move triggered a dancer’s pirouette. the session ended in a draw and both players offered no clear reaction.
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