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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1966

Page

8

Bennett Looks Good But Boston Loses

Boston Red Sox edged by California 3-2 in 10 innings as Dennis Bennett returns from shoulder surgery with five innings of one hit baseball. Bennett, limited to five due to nerves, allowed a single hit and struck out five before Dan Osinski took the loss in relief. Joe Foy and Mike Ryan drove runs for Boston, while Rich Reichardt delivered the deciding run for California in the bottom of the 10th.

Anaheim Calif UPI Boston Red Sox Dick Stuart Dennis Bennett Red Sox Stuart Bennett Philadelphia Phillies Boston Billy Herman California Angels California Sox Herman Rollie Sheldon Dean Chance Dan Osinski Mike Ryan Don Demeter Joe Foy Ryan Angels Joe Adcock Ed Kirkpatrick Bob Rodger Rich Reichardt North Bennington Elks B. J. Woodard Elk Greg Croft Jim Shoemaker Kevin Mears Croft Shoemaker Outwater The Moxley Giants Phils Gaylord Perry Perry Koufax Mets Lou Johnson Joe Torre Braves Houston Torre Mike de Larry Jaster Milt Pappas Orlando Pena Robinson Wayne Causey Ken Berry Chicago Tommy John Garry Bell Cleveland Pedro Gonzalez Indians Rick Reichardt Bob Rodgers Rodgers Don Mincher Homer Jim Crant Pete Cimino Grant Cimino Yankees Hal Reniff Joe Pepitone New York Pete Ramos

Elks N Benn Game Stopped at 7-7 Tie

North Bennington and the Elks of Bennington played a makeup Interstate League game that was halted after seven innings due to darkness with a 7-7 tie. The earlier rain delay forced a rematch, and late scoring by both teams underscored the back-and-forth action before darkness ended play.

North Bennington The Elks of Bennington Elks Jim Shoemaker Robin Outwater Donald Ryan Francis Moxley

Pasarell Advances To National Clay Courts Quarterfinals

Fifth-ranked Puerto Rico player Char ley Pasarell fought a back injury and tough play to beat Turner Howard 6 3 6 4 in Milwaukee. Howard could not return many serves in the opener and briefly led 3 1 before Pasarell pulled away.

Milwaukee UPI Charley Pasarell Puerto Rico Pasarell Turner Howard Knoxville Tenn Howard

Browns Without Brown Cleveland Still Thinks It Can Win Championship

The Cleveland Browns faced retirement of star Jimmy Brown with mixed views as they plan for 1966. Coach Blanton Collier said Cleveland will adjust without Brown, while teammates like Ernie Green and Jim Ninowski see opportunity. Brown, 30, announced his exit in London after 9 dominant seasons with 289 carries for 1,544 yards last year, leaving a void in the backfield and records. Sam Huff praised Brown for his knowledge and power, noting his unsurpassed running feel.

UPI Cleveland Browns Jimmy Brown Hiram Ohio Browns Blanton Collier Brown Cleveland Collier Ernie Green Jim Ninowski Ryan Ninowski Green Leroy Kelly Jim Jimmy NFL Sam Huff Huff Alexandria

Pirates Top Giants In NL Standings After 10-4 Win

Pirates move into first place after a 10-4 win over the Cubs, aided by Roberto Clemente’s inside the park homer and Jose Pagan’s three-run triple. Bob Veale spun eight effective innings, while Dick Ellsworth took the loss for Chicago as Philadelphia, Koufax and others posted results across the league.

Harry Walker Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates Pittsburgh Walker Chicago San Francisco Giants Philadelphia Phillies Jack Dempsey Cubs Roberto Clemente Donn Clendenon Jose Pagan Sandy Koufax Dodgers Mets Atlanta Houston Cincinnati St. Louis Bob Veale Dick Ellsworth Gene Alley

Demling Upsets Medalist Dodka In Public Links Meet

In Milwaukee a rain soaked day saw 22 year old Californian George Moe Demling defeat record medalist Arne Dodka 5 4 to advance in the 41st National Public Links tournament. Demling quit his Louisville factory job to focus on golf and carried momentum into the semifinals against Monty Kaser as defending champion Dodka was eliminated in the morning round.

Milwaukee UPI Arne Dodda Dokka George Moe) Demling Louisville U.S Demling Monty Kaser Wichita Kan Arizona High School Donnie Powers University of Minnesota Dave Ojala Two Harbors Minn

Manager Bauer Thrown Out of Game As Tigers Close In on Orioles

Detroit’s third-string manager status emerges as interim skipper Bob Swift is hospitalized with a stomach illness and Frank Skaff takes over. Orioles edge Tigers 4-3 after late Detroit rally, with Earl Wilson delivering a strong start and Robynson homering for Baltimore.

Bauer Tigers Orioles Detroit Tigers Baltimore Hank Bauer Bob Swift Charlie Dressen Swift Frank Skaff Detroit

Sports Cars Race at Mt Equinox Sky Line Hill Climb

Fifty to sixty sports cars gather at the foot of a 5.2 mile mountain road for a weekend hill climb on Mt Equinox Sky Line Drive. The event, hosted by the New York Region Sports Car Club of America, features timed practice, two cars on course at once, and public access during non racing hours.

Manchester Mt. Equinox New York Region Sports Car Club of America Sky Line

Gimeno Blasts Hoad In UPI Pro Tennis Clash

Spaniard Andres Gimeno, third seed, defeated Lew Hoad 6-4 6-3 in a quarterfinal at Chestnut Hill for $23,500. the match featured on-court language lessons as umpire Wayne Schell struggled with Gimeno’s name amid a 3,600 crowd. Gimeno cited service issues from a line-position change affecting his eight double faults in a 51-minute win.

Chestnut Hill Mass UPI Andres Gimeno Gimeno Lew Hoad U.S Wayne Schell Barcelona Hoad Schell Longwood Newport R.I

London Predicts Fifth Round KO in Clay Showdown

London, 32, predicts he will beat Cassius Clay in five rounds for the heavyweight title on August 6. He makes the boast after signing his contract at the World Sporting Club, while Clay sends a taunting reply urging London to get in shape.

London Clay Brian UPI Brian London Cassius Clay World Sporting Club Cassius Blackpool Mohammed Ali Sonny) Liston Floyd) Patterson George) Chuvalo Henry Cooper Amos) Johnson

Baseball League Leaders Home Runs and Pitching Summary

National League leaders include Aaron of the Braves with 26 homers and Stargell of the Pirates tied for second with 22. In the American League, Robinson of the Orioles tops with 22. RBIs show Braves with 68 by Stargell at 64 for Clemente and 59 for Allen, while Robinson and Kaline lead AL with 70 and 57 respectively. Pitching leaders list Cuellar and Perry in NL and Miller and Sanford in AL with top win totals.

Aaron Braves Stargell Pirates Torre Allen Phillies Alou Hart Mays Giants F. Robinson Orioles Kaline Tigers Pepitone Yanks Powell Scott Red Sox Mantle Clemente B. Robinson Cuellar Astros Perry Koufax Dodgers Marichal Blass S. Miller Sanford Angels McLain Barber McNally ABA H Pet Stargil Pitt Clmnt Phil Cepeda Stl Carty Atla Morgen Hou Santo Chi Pinson Cin ABR H. Pet Det Oliva Min F.rbsn Bal Slmn Clev Powll B.rbsn Rehdt Cal Hwrd Wash Crdnl Calif Lock

Baseball Standings and Thursday Night Scores

Los Angeles defeated New York 4 2 in night action and Philadelphia beat San Francisco 5 0. Pittsburgh topped Chicago 10 4, Atlanta edged Houston 7 6, Cincinnati 9 St Louis 2 in twilight play. St Louis then won 9 7, Chicago edged Cleveland 2 1, Detroit beat Baltimore 4 3, Minnesota 3 Washington 1, New York 5 Kansas City 4, and California 3 Boston 2 in 10 innings.

Orioles Tigers Bauer Baltimore Larry Napp Russ Snyder Chicago Cleveland Minnesota Washington New York Kansas City California Boston Earl Wilson Detroit Wilson Frank Robinson Mickey Stanley Ray Oyler Larry Sherry Sherry Fred Gladding Los Ang Phila San Fran Pittsburgh Atlanta Houston Cinci St. Louis Twilight St. Louis Minn Wash Kan. City Calif L. Pet W.L. A E Detroit Los Angeles Philadelphia Cincinnati

Mt Anthony Scotch Foursome Tops Nine Hole Event

Ella Graves nearly aces on hole four as Mt Anthony Country Club hosts weekly Scotch foursome. Graves Pollock post a 40 as Lonergans set a course record with 39. Five teams tied for third with 42 as seventy two golfers take part in the evening.

Ella Graves Mt. Anthony Bob Pollock John Ginny Lonergan Paul Pike Helen Gibney Jim Beth Newman Bill Kalbaugh Phyliss Dickinson Cal Charles P. Hayward Alma Paquin Alec Marilyn Mahar Dave Blair Elsie Lombardo

Little League Display Dominates VFW in Eight-Hit Win

Display tallies eight hits to trounce VFW as Mike McGuire collects a triple and a double and Guy Dunham adds two doubles. Walt Parmenter fans nine in the win while Eddie Vosburg allows five strikeouts. Doug Caron belts an in the park homer for VFW and Keith Hassenpflug goes 3-for-3 with a run in each appearance. Richie Boutin robs Dunham of a homer with a leaping grab. Fred Brown shuts out Moose for Electronics in a 10th win, keeping them undefeated atop the standings.

Mike McGuire Guy Dunham VFW Walt Parmenter Eddie Vosburg Doug Caron Keith Hassenpflug Richie Boutin Dunahm

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