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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1967

Page

6

Vergennes Commodores Nab Bulldogs In Close Class I Thriller

In Rutland, Vergennes edge Burr & Burton 67 63 to reach the Class I final. Howie Smith led Vergennes with 17 points, Gene Le Beau added 15, and Mike Bentley and Aaron Hill each had 14 for Burr & Burton. The Commodores shot 65 percent early while the Bulldogs rallied with a second period comeback.

Rutland Burr & Burton Bulldogs Vergennes Commodores Commodores Vergennes Gene LeBeau Barry Aldinger Mike Bender Aaron Hill Northshiremen Commodore Howie Smith Smith Bill Fritts Mike Kilburn Bulldog Cliff Weymouth Northfield Woodstock Briggs Moore LeBeau Ryan Bentley Hill Kilburn Fritts Monroe Fleming Bourn Zandy B&b

NIT Adds Pair To Impressive Field

The National Invitation Tournament added Tulsa and Villanova to its 14 team field, bringing the count to 10 invites. Tulsa, MVC runner up to Louisville, features Eldridge Webb and Bobby Smith, while Villanova relies on strong defense led by Johnny Jones as it eyes another NIT bid.

New York Tulsa Villanova Utah State Memphis State Louisville Hurricanes Eldridge Webb Webb Wildcats Brigham Young New Mexico Southern Illinois Providence Marquette Rutgers St. Peter’s Syracuse Johnny Jones Bobby Smith

Mt Anthony Sharpshooters Win on Home Range

Mount Anthony Union High School rifle team secured its fifth straight shoulder-to-shoulder win this weekend in a home match against Canajoharie New York. After posting 12 victories over the past two years on opponents ranges, Mount Anthony continued their strong run with another victory.

Mount Anthony Steve Cleveland Peter Comar Bill Tudor Brian Coxsee Rita Walker Laurie Coxsee Sue White Chris Gore Martin Betts Joe Rousseau Bob Atwood Doug Holley Mike Barbeau Patriots Pete Comar Canajoharie Bennington — Canajoharie Vermont

Slugger George Scott focuses on strike zone in camp

Winter Haven notes show George Scott, Boston Red Sox first baseman, arriving for spring training to study the strike zone after a .245 season and a team strikeout record. Manager Dick Williams tweaks lineup and warns players about late arrivals and potential fines. Minor injuries include Dick Baney hamstring, with Bennett and Sadowski missing sliding work.

Winter Haven Fla George Scott Husky Scott Boston Red Sox Scott Dick Williams Tony Horton Dick Baney

Peggy Fleming Opens Defense Of Skate Crown

Peggy Fleming, 18, of Colorado Springs, opens her bid to defend the world figure skating title at the 1967 championships in Vienna. A field of 121 skaters from 16 nations compete as figures count 60 percent of the score, with Emmerich Danzer and the Propov family among expected repeat winners.

Vienna UPS Peggy Fleming Miss Fleming Colorado Springs Colo U.S

Jim Bunning Signs For Record 80 000 With Phillies

Jim Bunning, 35, signed for an estimated 80 000 dollars making him the Phillies' highest paid player and fifth in baseball. He has posted 19 wins the last three seasons, with 20 wins in Detroit in 1957 and a 1964 perfect game. Richie Allen negotiating for 100 000 may shift pay records. Other notes: Steve Barber and Jim Bouton optimistic about arms. Ron Kline and Jim Duckworth faced holdout pressure. Dick McAuliffe moving to second base. Mike Shannon slated to open at third for St Louis.

Jim Bunning Bunning Philadelphia Phillies Sandy Koufax Don Drysdale Warren Spahn Bob Feller Detroit Tigers New York Mets Detroit Phils Phillie Richie Allen Allen Steve Barber Baltimore Orioles Jim Bouton New York Yankees Barber Miami Bouton Ron Kline Minnesota Twins Jim Duckworth Washington Senators Twins Clark Griffith Mayo Smith Dick McAuliffe Ray Oyler Red Schoendienst St. Louis Mike Shannon

UCLA Dominates Preseason Basketball Contention

UCLA led by Lew Alcindor dominates the title talk as Texas Western aims to defend its 1966 crown. Texas Western suffers eligibility losses while UCLA rides a dynastic run toward a potential third title in four years.

Don Haskins Crew Nevil Shed North Carolina A Texas Western Bobby Joe Hill Miners Kentucky UCLA Gail Goodrich Lew Alcindor Corvallis Ore

Hoop Scores Tourney Results Across Multiple Classes

Summary of numerous high school and college basketball results across classes I M S with teams like Vergennes Burr Burton Marian Sacred Heart Wallingford Poultney Danville Whitcomb St Michael s Newbury LCA Richmond East Iowa Fairleigh Dickinson NYAC Kings Pa Carnegie John Carroll NYU LSU Gannon Steubenville Vermont Middlebury St Vincent Slippery Rock Geneva California Pa St Francis Pa Fairfield South Georgia Tech Miami Auburn Kentucky Virginia Clemson Newberry Presbyterian Alabama Tennessee Mississippi St Vanderbilt Mississippi Georgia Western Ky Austin Peay Ky Wes Transylvania Millikin Indiana Central Michigan State Indiana Ohio State Xavier Ohio Chattanooga Indiana Michigan Kansas State Oklahoma Purdue Iowa Illinois Minnesota Loyola Illinois Bowling Green North Park North Central Northern Mid St Cloud Wisconsin Milwaukee Dubuque Lewis Illinois Tech Southwest Texas Western Arizona State New Mexico State West Texas St West Denver Aegis ski selections Miss Jane Wolf and Miss Joan Mollica named to Eastern Junior Nordic ski team for nationals in Duluth Minnesota. Mt Anthony Union High School skiers selected to fly to Duluth after qualifying races.

East Iowa Fairleigh Dickinson NYAC Kings Pa Carnegie T John Carroll NYU LSU Gannon Steubenville Vermont Middlebury St. Vincent Slippery Rock Geneva California Pa St. Francis Pa Fairfield South Georgia Tech Miami Fla Auburn Kentucky Virginia Clemson Newberry Presbyterian Alabama Tennessee Mississippi St Vanderbilt Mississippi Georgia Western Ky Austin Peay Ky. Wes Transylvania Midwest Millikin Indiana Central Michigan St Ohio St Xavier Ohio Chattanooga Indiana Michigan Kansas St Oklahoma Purdue Iowa Illinois Minnesota Loyola Ill Bowling Green North Park North Central Northern Mid St. Cloud Wisconsin Mil Dubuque Lewis Illinois Tech Southwest Texas Western Arizona St New Mex W. Tex. St West Denver Aegis Jane Wolf Frederick Wolf Pleasant St Joan Mollica John R. Mollica Walloomsac Rd Duluth Minn Mt. Anthony Union High School

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