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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1962

Page

6

Bearcat Quintet Faces Stiff Schedule After Holiday Win

Cincinnati ranked second to Ohio State in AP poll returns to Missouri Valley play after a 62-47 win over St. Louis, 10th in 11. Wichita State handed Cincinnati its only conference loss, Feb. 24 rematch eyed. Other top teams won. notable scores include Wiley 27 for Wichita and Foley 30 for Holy Cross.

Cincinnati Bearcats Ohio State Ed Jucker Bearcats New York Madison Square Garden Cincinnati St. Louis Kansas City Cincy Wichita Buckeyes Gene Wiley Drake Bruce Drysdale Temple St. John’s N.Y Jim Thompson Southern Methodist Texas Christian Rice Baylor Jack Foley Holy Cross Dartmouth Colgate Syracuse

Eagles Favored to Whip Lions in Playoff Bowl

The Philadelphia Eagles hold slight odds over the Detroit Lions for the NFL Playoff Bowl at the Orange Bowl in Miami. kickoff is 2 p.m. EST on CBS as 35,000 potential fans arrive by warm weather. Eagles coach Nick Skorich says his squad is in good shape as Lions coach George Wilson treats it as one final league game. The Lions finished 8-5-1 to Philadelphia 10-4.

Miami Fla Philadelphia Eagle Detroit Lions CBS Nick Skorich Eagles George Wilson Lions Cleveland Philadelphia Giants

Golf Wars Begin Anew at Los Angeles Open

The 1962 Los Angeles Open opens at Rancho Municipal Golf Club with a $45,000 purse and a field that includes 1961 champion Bob Goalby Gary Player Arnold Palmer Gene Littler and Jerry Barber among others. The prestige-filled event pits defending champ Goalby against a lineup noted for Masters Open titles and recent tour successes.

Los Angeles Rancho Municipal Golf Club Bob Goalby Crystal River Fla Gary Player South Africa Arnold Palmer Gene Littler Jerry Barber

Pinsonneault Rolls 696 Series To Lead Local Kegling

Automatic Al Pinsonneault opened the 1962 kegling season with a 696 three game series at Bennington Lanes, setting a new local high and surpassing his own 686 mark. The Garage League anchor, a top average bowler, led with 236 in game one and 233 then 227, missing a 700 by an eight pin in the final frame.

Pinsonneault Bennington

Jets Move On Steers as ABL Race Heats Up

The Los Angeles Jets won their fifth straight by beating the New York Tapers 107-104 while chasing Western Division leader Kansas City Steers, who edged Chicago Majors 94-93 on Bill Bridges buzzer play. Jets stand 22-13, two and a half games back. Pittsburgh Rens topped Hawaii Chiefs 104-101 to seize Eastern lead over idle Cleveland.

Kansas City Steers Los Angeles Jets Jets New York Tapers Steers Chicago Bill Bridges Los Angeles Kansas City Pittsburgh Rens Hawaii Chiefs Cleveland New York Hawaii

Boxing results list from international bouts with mixed outcomes

The report notes Philadelphia fighter Len Matthews aged 137 and Eddie Arm strong 141 from Elizabeth New Jersey drawing in Miami with Freddie Butts 146 from Tampa stopping Harry Bella. An Italian opponent Antonio Luis Paiwa 126 percent edged Mario Sitri 127 percent from Italy in eight rounds.

Philadelphia Len Matthews Eddie Armstrong Elizabeth N.J Drew Miami Fla Freddie Butts Tampa Harry Bella Fonte Moultrie Bologne Italy Antonio Luis Paiwa Brazil Mario Sitri

Nicklaus Makes Tournament Debut In Tough National Amateur Field

The 21-year-old Jack Nicklaus, 1961 National Amateur champion, made his tournament debut at Rancho with a 75 on the 7,000-yard par 71 layout. Players including Palmer, Barber, Souchak and Wall posted 72s as the pre celebrity round graded out.

Jack Nicklaus Rancho Nicklaus Columbus Ohio Art Wall Jr Mike Souchak Palmer Barber

Directors Will Decide Coach's Fate

Baton Rouge LSU board to consider Dietzel move to Army. Dietzel seeks release from four year $18 500 per year contract as Army and LSU vie for his services. He calls seven years at LSU wonderful and hints at an eventual decision on a television sports show.

Paul Dietzel Louisiana State University Board of Supervisors West Point Military Academy LSU Dietzel Bayou Hudson Tom Dutton Baton Rouge

Weekend in Sports roundup of high school games

Weekend schedule lists games across Vermont venues including Bellows Falls versus Bennington Rutland at Windsor West Rutland facing Brattleboro Springfield meeting MSJ MVL Chester clashing with Middlebury Otter Valley playing Burr and Burton BCHS vs Ludlow Fair Haven at Wallingford Poultney versus Proctor Arlington hosting North Bennington

Bellows Falls Bendi Rutland Windsor West Brattleboro Springfield Msj Chester Middlebury Otter Valley Burr and Burton BCHS Ludlow Fair Haven Wallingford Poultney Proctor

NHL Results Tie Between Chicago and Detroit

Thursday saw Chicago and Detroit finish 1 to 1 in a game with no further contests that day. Upcoming matchups include New York at Montreal and Chicago at Toronto along with Boston visiting Detroit on Saturday.

New York Montreal Chicago Toronto Boston Detroit Syracuse

U S Bowl Clash TV Attraction

Washington coach Bill McPeak seeks kickers Greg Mather of Navy and Don Jonas of Penn State for the U S Bowl. Mather made two field goals to beat Army and set an NCAA record with 55 points via kicking. Jonas booted six field goals and 17 extra points despite a dislocated shoulder in season play. The nationally televised game will be blacked out within a 60 mile radius of Washington.

Washington Bill McPeak Washington Redskins Greg Mather Don Jonas Mather Navy Army Jonas Penn State Syracuse

Senior Bowl names starting lineups and captains

Mobile coaches set the North South teams for Saturday’s Senior Bowl. Texas quarterback Mike Cotten leads the South as offensive captain while Ed Wilson of Arizona captains the North. Utah State defensive tackle Clark Miller is named North defensive leader and Tennessee center Mike Lucci captains the South at middle linebacker.

Mobile Ala Texas Mike Cotten Arizona Ed Wilson Clark Miller Utah State Mike Lucci Tennessee

New England Ski Reports Highlight Powder Across Vermont and Nearby

Skiers report packed and powder snow at multiple resorts from Burke Mount to Stratton and Pico Peak. Conditions range from good to excellent with windblown powder noted at several hills including Killington Basin and Jay Peak.

Burke Mt Jay Peak Mad River Middlebury Mt. Mansfield Spruce Sugarbush Vermont Big Bromley Burrington Hill Carint Okemo Mt Pico Peak Pine Top Snow Valley Stratton Mt Suicide Mt. Tom Prospect Mt Berkshire Basin Jiminy Peak Mohawk Skiway

Boston Tobacco tables names Colby’s Paul White Unsung Hero

The Boston Tobacco Table awards its 13th Unsung Hero to Colby College senior end Paul White 21 of Waterville Maine. He will receive the honor at a January 22 banquet for his standout play despite earlier financial constraints that kept him from competing in earlier years.

Boston Boston Tobacco Table Paul White Colby College White Waterville Maine

Football rules panel weighs safety changes after rise in deaths

St Louis AP. Football rulesmakers will act on several changes to curb a jump in high school football fatalities from seven to fifteen. Proposals include restricting arm blocking with the hand on the chest and keeping arms at the side, with 14 000 schools and 400 colleges in the alliance backing safety measures.

ST. Louis, Mo National Alliance Football Committee Alliance National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics National Junior College Athletic Association National Federation of High Schools

Ski Areas Hope For Fresh Snow To Boost New England

New England ski slopes report packed powder conditions after record holiday crowds with Cannon Mountain and Killington noting high attendance. Operators anticipate a fresh snowfall to lift spirits as guests enjoy Mecca-like service and numerous trails across Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, and New York.

Killington New England New York New Jersey

New College Cage Bribe Is Revealed

In New York, Paul Walker, 30, a trucking firm employee, was arrested on bribery charges for allegedly offering $1,200 to NC State players Stan Niewierowski and Don Gallagher to fix the February 13, 1960 Maryland game. He conspired with convicted fixer Joseph Green to share the points as part of a widening basketball scandal involving 37 players from 22 colleges and 48 games.

New York North Carolina Paul Walker District Attorney’s Office North Carolina Bureau of Investigation Stan Niewierowski Don Gallagher Maryland State Walker Joseph Green

Eye test and front office aid Maris 61 homer feat

The Yankees slugger Roger Maris credits an eye examination and a team decision to swing freely as turning points in his 1961 record of 61 homers. Wilma Rudolph Ward and Camilo Pascual are also noted for awards and remarks on their fields.

Milwaukee Wis New York Yankees Roger Maris O.K Maris Order of Eagles Ick C. Miller Associated Press Camilo Pascual Minnesota Twins Pascual Minnesota

World champion Cunliffe set for Boston track meet

Ernie Cunliffe, holder of the world indoor record in the 1000 yard run, is entered for the Knights of Columbus track meet in Boston on January 13.

Boston Knights of Columbus Ernie Cunliffe

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