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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1966

Page

8

National League Wins All Star Game On McCarver Wills Heroics

ST. LOUIS UPI The National League beat the American League 10 in 10 innings behind Tim McCarver and Maury Wills. Manager Walter Alston praised Koufax for returning to form and lauded his club for a tremendous effort.

ST. Louis UPI Walter Alston Tim McCarver Cardinals Maury Wills Dodgers Alston Sandy Koufax Wills Koufax

Wills Delivers Game Winning All Star Single

Maury Wills opened his All Star visit with a banjo tune and ended it with a 10th inning single off Pete Richert to drive in Tim McCarver as the National League beat the American League 21 17 in Busch Stadium. The heat and a packed crowd colored the contest while Brooks Robinson set an All Star fielding record with eight chances.

ST. Louis UPI Maury Wills Wills Washington Pete Richert St. Louis Cardinals Tim McCarver McCarver Ron Hunt Mets Richert Senators Southpaw Tony Oliva Alston Jodgers Busch Memorial Stadium Hubert Humphrey Sam Mele Brooks’ Robinson Hank Aaron Koufax George Scott Bill Freehan Joe Torre Robinson Denny McLain Jim Kaat Minnesota Twins Willie Mays Roberto Clemente Kaat Aaron Willie McCovey Mays McCovey Ron Santo Brooks Robinson Santo Gaylord Perry Perry Jim Bunning Juan Marichal Mel Stottlemyre Sonny Siebert McLain Players Pension Fund

Griffith Defends Middleweight Title In Heat Marquee

Emile Griffith weighs in lighter than expected as he defends the 160 pound middleweight crown against Joey Archer at Madison Square Garden. Griffith may lose up to ten pounds to Archer who eyes an upset as betting odds shift toward parity. Archer seeks a breakthrough after a Dec loss to Don Fullmer, while Griffith pursues a court reversal of a welterweight crown decision amid ongoing recognition disputes.

New York UPI Emile Griffith Joey Archer Madison Square Garden Griffith Archer Virgin Islands Dick Tiger New York State Athletic Commission World Boxing Association Don Fullmer

All-Star Fans Use First Aid Rooms For Heat Prostration

ST. LOUIS reports fans paid six and eight dollars for tickets and crowded into first aid rooms to escape the heat during the major league All-Star game. Doctors and nurses handled a steady stream of cases as crowds, including men women and children, sought relief from heat misery.

ST. Louis UPI

Little League Electronics blank VFW 7 in Busch debut

Fred Brown pitched a no hitter with 12 strikeouts guiding Little League Bennington Electronics to a 7 0 win over VFW. The game at the new Busch Memorial Stadium drew fans into sun and heat with 105 degree conditions. The crowd reported heat exhaustion cases while officials tended to hundreds seeking relief in air conditioned rooms.

Fred Brown Electronic VFW Electronics Jim Torrisi Robin Harrington John Hart Mike Carrol Keith Hassenpflug Busch Stadium Busch Memorial Stadium Dick McAuliffe Joanne McAuliffe Patrick Rose West Hartford Monette Alan Londe Virginia Berger

Norshaft Arlington Minor League Schedule Brief

The listing shows a North Bennington Arlington schedule for July and August with home teams noted first. Matches include Cards Yankees Orioles Tigers across NB and A designations, plus specific dates 10 11 15, reflecting a local minor league timetable.

Yankees Orioles Tigers North Bennington Arlington

All American Invitational Replaces Canceled Meet

In Berkeley California the All American Invitational replaces a canceled United States Poland track meet. Sam Bell UC track coach and meet director says the substitute will draw stronger performances and a deeper talent pool. US athletes express surprise and doubt Poland and Russia canceled over Viet Nam protests citing athletes’ views and national tensions.

Berkeley Calif UPI United States-Poland Sam Bell University of California Russia America Los Angeles United States Viet Nam Poland Warsaw California

County Morgans Shine In Two Weekend Shows

Morgan horses dominated two weekend events for the Governor's Cup in Vermont. Windcrest Prima Dona led after Brattleboro and Newfane shows, with Matt Cattlemaster winning Morgan pleasure class at Brattleboro. Standings list Windcrest Prima Dona at 61 points, ahead of Waseeka's Party Doll and Paramount Cinerama.

County Morgans Brattleboro John Hamlin Bennington Mrs. Stuart Dainty Dot Lynda Beattie Manchester Newfane Newbrook

Vermont Amateur Opens at Stowe

Seven Bennington golfers join 176 players in the medal play qualifying round of the Vermont Amateur Golf Tournament at Stowe. Mt Anthony CC players Galipeau Shields Hegel Vallotti. Oakwood CC players Byrne Wilkinson and Richard Wilkinson compete. Top 32 advance. last year’s champ Donnelly not defending.

Stowe Bennington Vermont Craig Galipeau Art Shields Carl Hegel John Vallotti Mt. Anthony Country Club Oakerwood Country Club Barrie Byrne Richard John Wilkinson Fred McKnight St. Johnsbury Bob Ratti Brattleboro Kiki Price Burlington Ken Lewis Springfield John Donnelly

Santana upset by Metreveli in Swedish final

Wimbledon champion Manuel Santana of Spain was upset by Alexander Metreveli of Russia in the final of an international tennis tournament in BAASTAD Sweden. Metreveli won 3-6 2-6 6-1 7-5 6-4 to claim the title.

Baastad Sweden Manuel Santana Spain Alexander Metreveli Russia

Injured Rider Recovering After Green Mountain Spill

Jockey Jose Pelaez injured in a spill at Green Mountain Park is reported in good condition at Putnam Memorial Hospital. The 38 year old rider suffered rib and chest injuries when his horse collided with another in the third race. Jimmy Davis, on the other horse, was released after brief observation.

Jose Pelaez Green Mountain Park Putnam Memorial Hospital Peleaz Jimmy Davis

Manchester Wins MVL Contest Over North Granville

Manchester town team won 17 to 3 in Mapel Valley League play Sunday. Mike Frazier pitched all nine innings, gave up seven hits and struck out Eas. In other league action Sunday Forest Dale defeated Arlington Generals 9 to 7.

Manchester Manchester Town North Granville N.Y Mike Frazier Eas Forest Dale Arlington Generals

Rutland Women Lead In Vermont State Golf Tourney

Marion Benham of Rutland tops 39 golfers with a low gross 85 to win A division at the Vermont Women's State Golf Day at Mt Anthony Country Club. Hildreth Finn of Springfield shot low net 69 in A division. In B division Sybil Kirby of Rutland had low gross 92 and Margaret Brobey of Springfield low net 75. Caroline Dolan of Rutland claimed low gross 102 in C division, Ethel Parker of Bellows Falls had low net 77, Babe Powers posted low gross 106 in D division, and Maxine Held of Bennington had low net 73.

Marion Benham Rutland Vermont Mt. Anthony Hildreth Finn Springfield Sybil Kirby Margaret Brobey Caroline Dolan Ethel Parker Bellows Falls Babe Powers Maxine Held Bennington

Interstate League Standings and Wednesday Schedule

Standings show wtL Elks six wins Lions two. Arlington Sog Kiwanis and N Bennington also listed. Wednesday games: CYO at Elks Welling Field North Bennington, North Bennington at Hoosick Falls, Kiwanis at Lions, Lions at Arlington.

Elks Lions A Arlington CYO Oy Kiwanis N. Bennington CYO Welling Field North Bennington Hoosick Falls Lions

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