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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1966
Page
12
Manchester Bromley Ski Area canceled the Junior Ski Races due to high winds and sub zero temperatures. Bromley Ski Club president Dick Finlay cited winds up to 20 mph as the cause. The next race is scheduled for next Saturday at Strat ton.
Coach Robert Houle leads Benhi ski team in giant slalom and slalom today at Pico Peak near Rutland against eight area schools. Boys include Steve Shultz Dan Shultz Reggie Granger Dale Wilson Nick Santo Dave Eddington. girls feature Joan Mollica Bonnie Hanson Janet Hayes Jane Wolf Jean Shultz Edith Greer Sue Bitensky, with substitutes ready. Future meets planned at Prospect Mountain in late February.
Detroit rookie Joe Strander scored 29 as the Pistons defeated the Boston Celtics 108-105. Boston narrowed the gap to one with 18 seconds left, but Ray Scott sealed the win with two free throws. Detroit, last in the Western Division, led 61-50 at halftime and stayed ahead despite a late Celtics rally.
NORTH BENNINGTON Gov er nors beat Wilmington High 65 48 as 48 team fouls marred the game. Ed Baldwin led NB with 17 points despite early foul trouble, while Gary Martin added 11 and Fritz 10. Wilmington stayed in it on 24 free throws, and in the preliminary North Bennington won 46 37, Don Gabrus scoring 16.
Vermont travels to Storrs to face UConn as the Cats chase a third straight Beanpot title. Wes Bialosuknia leads UConn with 22.8 points per game. Bill Corley controls the boards. Vermont aims to disrupt the Huskies with a strong defense and its Troublesome Trio. Colby hosts Vermont after a 7-3 loss to Boston University.
Saratoga Springs N Y 195 harness racing dates for 1966 approved by the New York State Harness Racing Commission. Opening day April 14 marks the Silver Anniversary season at Saratoga Raceway with racing through September 24. Memorial Day Fourth of July and Labor Day afternoon programs planned. Orange County Driving Park Association meet runs September 26 through November 26.
Benhi Cats survive a tight, high effort game to defeat the Brattleboro Colonels 69 to 63. Jeff Bergquist led with 23 points before fouling out late, supported by Mike Derosia and Greenslet with key second half plays. Bratt’s Billy Holiday kept pace with long blasts as Don Robinson and Denny Robinson paced the visitors.
Bennington Catholic Sabers routed Bellows Falls 75 to 42 in a Southern Vermont League game, running to a 26-12 first-quarter lead and finishing 75 percent shooting. Tom Caron led with 21 points, Don Chaffin 15, Stan Krawczyk 13, while Tim Ryanis Ferrier pressed BF late. Rick Kane led BF with 13 as the Sabers’ defense stifled the Terriers most of the night.
Burr and Burton Bulldogs shot poorly and were outpaced by Woodstock Wasps 64 to 52. George Hoard scored 22 for the Bulldogs while Frank Darwin led Burr and Burton with 25 points but received little help as visitors pulled away in the second half.
Arlington Eagles beat Whitingham Trojans 47 to 26 to stay tied for first with North Bennington in the Molly Stark League. The game featured 21 turnovers by both teams and uneven shooting, with Arlington using quick steals to gain the edge. Tom Macksey and Don Corey led Arlington in rebounding against Bruce Collins.
A school notes gossip column reports on Benhi boys showing excessive medical excuses, Greg Squires captaining the wrestling team with a quick pin, and Coach Eisenman’s return from a rib injury. Girls’ chatter covers pep band, new chants, gum chewers list, and PE exam and tournament prep amid lively locker room tones.
St Michael's College hosts unbeaten Assumption College of Worcester at Memorial Auditorium at 3 p.m. The Purple Knights seek a third straight win over the Greyhounds, who feature cap tain George Ridick leading a deep lineup with multiple scorers and a 11-2 mark this season.
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