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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1962

Page

6

All Star Hopes Fade for Player After AL Votes

New York AP report notes the player remains undaunted after teammates in the American League pass over his All-Star selection. He reflects on his first year and the setback, insisting his confidence stays high despite the snub.

New York Bauer New York Yankees A’s Athletics Jimenez Roger Maris Lee Thomas Angels Yankee Ralph Houk Washington, D.C San Pedro de Marcoris Dominican Republic

Permission Sought for Alumni Field Use by Groups

Bennington Graded School District reminds all groups that field access requires approval from the district superintendent's office at Bennington Elementary. The board cited broken gates and misuse, reaffirming a policy to obtain permission before using Alumni Field under a lease with the Vermont Soldiers' Home.

Alumni Field County Street Aumni Vermont Soldiers’ Home

Garibaldi signs Giants record $150000 bonus

Bob Garibaldi, a 20 year old right hander from Santa Clara, agreed to a $150000 bonus the highest ever paid by the Giants. He will join the roster officially on July 1 after working out with the team while awaiting commissioner Ford Frick’s approval.

SAN Francisco Bob Garibaldi Giants Alvin Dark Larry Jansen Dark Ford Frick Garibaldi Santa Clara The Stockton Calif

Angels Take Lead In Double Bill To Tangle AL Pennant

The Los Angeles Angels surged to the AL pennant race lead by sweeping a Wednesday doubleheader over Washington, backed by strong relief from Ken McBride and Ted Bowsfield. Leon Wagner added his 24th homer as Los Angeles opened a half game ahead of the Yankees, who split with Kansas City.

Angels New York Yankees Kansas City Athletics Yanks Detroi Tigers Washington Ken McBride Dean Chance Leon Wagner Felix Torres Los Angeles Art Fowler Ted Bowsfield

Hot Hitter Lu Clinton Battling Streak in Boston

Lu Clinton of the Boston Red Sox, from Ponca City Oklahoma, form a nine game run with seven straight hits fueling a 95 win over Minnesota after a doubleheader opener loss. Clinton's four RBI push his average to .259 as he chases the major league record of 12 consecutive hits set by Mike Higgins in 1938.

Yankees Cleveland New York Detroit Minnesota Boston Twins Red Sox Baltimore Chicago Orioles White Sox A’s Clete Boyer Roger Maris Mickey Mantle Diego Segui Yanks Kansas City Jim Perry Indians Hank Aguirre Dillard Jerry Casale Gary Bell Bill Pleis Johnny Temple Jerry Adair Chuck Estrada Juan Pizarro Lu Clinton Conley Ponca City Okla Carroll Hardy Clinton Mike Higgins

British Runner Wins Independence Day 20K Road Race

Pavement pounder Fred Norris, a 40 year old former British coal miner, set a course record clocking 1 03 31 for the 12 mile AAU road race in Needham Massachusetts. Johnny Kelley of Groton Conn finished 51 seconds and 300 yards behind. Norris shaved 31 seconds off the old mark set by Pete McCardle of New York AC who did not compete.

Needham, Mass Fred Norris Johnny Kelley Groton

Public Links Champion Named in Rhode Island

Providence AP reports Joe Perry of East Providence wins the 1962 Rhode Island Public Links championship to claim the public title.

Providence R.I Joe Perry East Providence

Saratoga harness results show multiple earnings across nine races

The Saratoga event lists first through ninth place finishes in pacing and trotting mile races with times, payouts, and entrants. Notable winners include Ginger, Quick Freight, Trail, Tassy, The Fort, Cast Iron Jack, Tweilight Star, and attendance 4422 with total handle 190627 dollars.

Ginger Springwood Dunn Meddier Livingston General Sampson Jevons Tennyson Hanover Runnymede Colin Gay Duke Janet Madison Belle Quick Freight Dostie Kazmaier Kahla Kahla's Star (Childs Wick Migh Goose Aunt Vangie Beth C Daleie Corneau Dick Hither Fox Harry M Fuss Mamie Tassy Huff Canister Mr Melburn Fabian Meadow Hudson Morton W Major's Fairy Forbes Fort Rd Federalist Lucky Layne Duff Sororcity Pace Mile Bromiey Ensign Volo Larente Belle Wayne C Eddie Mort Frisky Thomas Market Royal Fingoss Song Tweilight Star Morrill Hamilton Hal Rosecroft Ambo Stoney Charming Chic Cindy Havens Flying Hat Chestnut Chief

Yale Faces European Co Champs At Grand Challenge Rowing

Yale meets Moto Guzzi of Italy the European co champions at Henley on Thames after MIT and Andover had strong starts. MIT beat University College Dublin by 1 lengths in 6 55 on the 1 mile 550 yard course while Andover defeated a combined Oxford colleges crew by one length. Tech faces National Provincial Bank today.

Heney-On-Thames England Yale Massachusetts Institute of Technology Andover Academy Elis Moto Guzzi Italy London Rowing Club MIT University College of Dublin Tech National Provincial Bank Andover Oxford Colleges

Hinsdale Harness Racing Results Twelve Races Listed

Detailed results show horses such as Ophelia J Peggy Regent and Worthy Abbot winning various dashes at Hinsdale plus multiple placings in first through ninth trots and pacing divisions. The daily handle totals 112 628 with an attendance of 3164.

W.L.H Gilman Ophelia J Virag Peggy Regent Peter Nancy Springwood Low Coast Evelyn Cousin Peg Cecil Rebel Land Sharon Nevin D. Mile Worthy Abbot Davis Johnny McQuigge Symbol Woodey Corneliean Borderline Junior Rosecraft Pace Mile Lester's Coomet Vance Counsel Vogellus Grattan Hall Pease Aliso Baby Hadhey Wymary Becky Cedar Crest Walter C Prince Carl Foster Maida Wilsey JoVan C Huffman Nero Hanover Haynes Up Steamboat Bill Happy Elisa Flashy Joe Peter G. Scott Bushway Vermont Knight Harp Calypso Coons Radcliffe Hall Mabel Haven Keystone Girl Doby Cash Majesty Nicky Boy Nesco McCarthy H. Robinson Dorothy Rosecroft Beckwith Mountain Glow Mattison Elizabeth Dodge Cardinal Buster Constantino Night Patch Amy Aiden Adam Brewer Rocket C Diamond Spirit Handle

Arlington Wins 14-6 In Interstate League Clash

Arlington banged 14 hits and 14 runs at Seminary Field to beat Manchester 14-6 in an Interstate League game. Frank Hall went 4 for 4, with Rick Marckres Don Mash Tom Poulin and Curt Albee adding two hits each. Bob Hannon started and Russ Holton finished after a fifth inning stretch. Ed Smith led Manchester with three hits.

Arlington Seminary Field Manchester Arlington Sluggers Frank Hall Rick Marckres Don Mash Tom Poulin Curt Albee Bob Hannon Russ Holton Ed Smith

Beau Purple Sets Record At Aqueduct

Beau Purple led from start to finish to win the Suburban Handicap at Aqueduct, defeating Kelso and Garnet as the front runner smashed the track record. The New York owned horse paid $12.60 for 2 and earned $69,380 for Jack Dreyfus Jr. Harbor View Farm’s Garnel was third with Carry Back fourth as Sword Dancer’s 1960 mark fell.

Beau Purple Aqueduct Ony Ogden Phipps Busanda County Delight Lone Eagle Jack Dreyfus Jr New York Kelso Carry Back Harbor View Farm Garnel Bill Boland Sword Dancer Garnol

Dodgers sweep seventh time in doubleheader raise pennant hopes

The Dodgers swept Philadelphia 16 1 and 7 3 to stay half a game ahead of the Giants in the NL chase as San Francisco beat the Mets 14 13. The Angels moved into AL first by defeating Washington 4 2 and 4 1. Pittsburgh beat Houston 7 0 and St Louis stopped Milwaukee 2 0. Frank Howard and Sandy Koufax led the Dodgers with five RBIs combined in Game 1 and Tommy Davis produced a homer and RBI in Game 2. Willie McCovey and Willie Mays homered for the Giants in both games.

Los Angeles Dodgers Philadelphia Giants New York Mets Angels Washington Pittsburgh Houston St. Louis Milwaukee Cincinnati Chicago Cubs Frank Howard Sandy Koufax Chris Short Koufax Ted Savage Howard Tommy Davis Joe Moeller Dennis Bennett Mets Willie McCovey Ed Bailey Jim Davenport Bob Bolin Bob Miller

Kaufhold Sets New Double York Mark At Eastern Archery Meet

Robert Kaufhold of Lancaster Pennsylvania broke the double york mark with a 1 848 score at Springfield College during the 83rd Eastern Archery Association Tournament yesterday The event also listed leaders including Carol Hinckley of Springfield in junior girls and Robert Gay of Ludlow Massachusetts among cadets

Springfield Mass Robert Kaufhold Lancaster Springfield College Kaufhold Carol Hinckley Robert Gay Ludlow

Bennington Elks Matchup in Interstate League at Alumni Field

Interstate League action features Bennington Elks facing North Bennington Bears at Alumni Field at 5 45 p m The Elks hold a 3 2 record trailing league leaders tied at 4 1 with CYO Kiwanis and Lukes CYO goes to North Bennington to play winless Lions Arlington meets Lukies in Hoosick Falls and Manchester hosts Kiwanis

Bennington Elks North Bennington Bears Alumni Field Elks Cyo Kiwanis Lukes North Bennington Lions Arlington Lukies Hoosick Falls Manchester

Raiders tohold preseason camp at UMass in Amherst

The Oakland Raiders will conduct their AFL preseason training at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst from August 4 through August 18. Warren McGuirk, UMass athletic director, announced the plan as the Boston Patriots move their camp closer to home.

Amherst Mass Oakland Raiders University of Massachusetts Warren McGuirk Boston Patriots

Top pros enter $10,000 Women's Eastern Open in July

Marie Lindstrom the current U S Open champion leads 31 top professionals including Betsy Rawls and Mickey Wright who have filed entries for the Women s Eastern Open to be played in July 2022 at Pleasant Valley Country Club Worcester Massachusetts.

Worcester, Mass Marie Lindstrom Pleasant Valley Country Club Betsy Rawls Mickey Wright

Delock sidelined by torn knee ligaments

Boston Red Sox starter Ike Delock has been placed on the American League disabled list for at least 30 days after further exams showed badly torn ligaments in his right knee. The veteran righthander was hurt Monday night.

Boston Ike Delock Boston Red Sox

Felicia Outpoints Sota In Stockton Boxing Duel

Dommy Felicia of Stockton topped Fernando Sota of Oakland in a 125-pound bout by decision over ten rounds. Felicia controlled the action with precise punching while Sota fought evenly through the ten rounds.

Stockton Calif Dommy Felicia Fernando Sota Oakland

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Joe Reichler Bennington Graded Manny Jimenez Hank Bauer Norm Siebern Bauer Sore Lady Fair Saratoga Raceway Saratoga Guardian Ptember Sth University of Santa Clara Senators Los Angeles Angels Grand Trippler Minneapolis Houran’s Store T-Bone Swifts Ning Hinsdale Hannon, Holton Marsh Jenkins West and Nichols Record Service Noveck-Shultz Dial Sayles North Adams, Mass Baseball Los Angeles Dodgers Baseball Capital Willie Mays Billy O’dell Billy Hunter New York Mark Delock Atkins Jewelers and Silversmiths Bennington, Vt Daroff Adams Clothes Shop
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