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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1968

Page

6

Patriots Host Fair Haven Slaters In SWL Clash

Mt Anthony Patriots, 4-1 in SWL, host 0-6 Fair Haven Slaters in a key Western Division matchup following a 66-61 loss to Lee. Bennington County rivals Burr and Burton at Ludlow, Arlington Eagles to meet Chester Sentinels as other local games unfold.

Bennington Coun Ty Mt. Anthony MVL Burr & Burton Ludlow Wallingford Arlington Chester Woodstock St. Michael’s Poultney Bellows Falls Hartford Windsor West Rutland Proctor South Royalton Patriots Slaters Bellows Kates Memorial Fair Haven Pete Vladyka Dave Calvi Slater Denny Hart Dick Cutler Ted Bitensky Dave LaCroix Jim Shoemaker Wallingford Foxes Bulldogs Cliff Weymouth Bill Fritts Mike Monroe Bill Downey Ed Campbell Angel Aguirre Foxes Arlington Eagles Chester Sentinels Eagles Proctor Phantoms

Rupp Nears Record as Kentucky Routs Georgia

Adolph Rupp neared the all time college basketball wins mark after Kentucky defeated Georgia 104-73 in Lexington. Sophomore Mike Casey led with 28 points as Kentucky improved to 10-2 overall, 4-1 in the SEC. Georgia’s Bob Lienhard scored 29 in the loss.

Adolph Rupp Phog Allen Kansas Kentucky Wildcats Georgia Lexington Rupp Wildcats Kentucky Auburn Auburn Saturday and Tennssee Mike Casey Thad Jaracz Mike Pratt Bob Lienhard Sopho Bob Bundy Vanderbilt Commodores Missouri Tom Johnson Lawrence Kane Jayhawks

Bruins Lead College Hoops Bid To Crown Nation

UCLA remains the top ranked team with a perfect 12-0 mark and 350 points, facing Houston at the Astrodome in a game many expect to decide the national championship. Houston trails with 314 points while North Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah follow in the top five as college basketball’s weekly ratings reflect Jan. 13 results.

New York UPD UCLA Houston Bruins United Press International Board of Coaches Ohio State Astrodome Cougars Lew Alcindor California Stanford Alcindor West Texas State North Carolina North Carolina State Clemson Tar Heels United Press International Tennessee Utah New Mexico Kentucky St. Bonaventure Vanderbilt Columbia Kansas Texas-El Paso Duke Davidson Louisville Princeton Cincinnati Tulsa Marquette St. John’s Oklahoma City

Hawks and 76ers Win YMCA League Contests

In Bennington YMCA High School Basketball League action the 76ers edged the Celtics 56 to 54 in regulation as Russell 18 Croft 15 Burgess 12 and LeRay 11 fueled the winners. Ottaviano led the Celtics with 15. Hawks beat the Pistons 76-69 with Galipeau scoring 32 and Christie 25 as Hawks outscored 33-30 and 10-9 at the line.

Bennington Ymca Ers Celtics Hawks Pistons Russell Croft Burgess LeRay Ottaviano Durocher Galipeau Christie Hollister

St Francis Defeats Sacred Heart In Youth Basketball Series

Scores Sweep The St Francis de Sales squads dominated Sacred Heart across three games. Fifth and sixth grade teams won 39 0, seventh grade won 34 12, and eighth grade posted 47 20 for a decisive set of victories.

Columbia Lions Davidson West Virginia Utah Tennessee New Mexico Arizona State Arizona Wyoming Vanderbilt Georgia Vols Kentucky St. Bonaventure Florida Bonnies DePaul St. Francis de Sales Green Bay Packers Sacred Heart St. Francis

No Fat Packers Secret Behind Green Bay Success

The article argues the Packers’ success rests on conditioning and strict discipline under Vince Lombardi. It notes players stay lean, the famed grass drill is grueling, Lombardi personally runs it, and the team follows orders to adherence, while contrasting with other teams seen as out of shape.

Green Bay Donny Anderson Packer Oakland Raiders Miami Anderson Bill Lasky Raiders Marv Fleming NEW York UPI Green Bay Packers Vince Lombardi Packers Dick Williams Red Sox Cassius Clay Red Auerbach Celtics Carl Yastrzemski Ces Lombardi New York Jets Jets Sherm Plunkett Ralph Houk Yankees

Bennington ski programs grow with Junior Race at Prospect Mountain

The Bennington Junior Chamber of Commerce announces a junior race at Prospect Mountain Ski Area on Feb 4 for boys and girls ages 8 to 13. Peter R. Donavan III chairs the event with Prospect Mountain Ski Club aiding. Winners earn spots in state JC races later in the season. Also note a Jan 24 Prospect Mountain Ski Club meeting at Second Congregational Church 7:30 PM.

Bennington Prospect Mountain Ski Club Second Congregational Church Jack Miller Mr. S.C Coach Broomhall Mauhs

Jaycees Schedule Junior Ski Meet at Prospect Mountain

Mount Anthony Jaycees announce a junior ski meet at Prospect Mountain Ski Area on Sunday February 4 with giant slalom at 10 am and slalom at 1 pm for ages 8 to 10 and 11 to 13. Helmets required for giant slalom, loaners available. Applications due January 31 to Peter Donavan III in Bennington VT.

Mount Anthony Jaycees Prospect Mountain Peter Donavan III Wheeler’s Sno Molly Stark Bennington Junior High School South Stream Road Bennington

Cubs Sign Spangler Arcia and Bruksch for 1968

Chicago Cubs announce three more signings to reach eight players in the 1968 fold. Outfielder Al Spangler and rookie infielders Jose Arcia and Ed Bruksch were signed, expanding the roster for the season.

Chicago UPI Chicago Cubs Cubs al Spangler Jose Arcia Ed Bruksch

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