Mt Anthony Board Balks at Night Games
Mount Anthony Union High School may host a football night game at Spaulding High School in Barre but the union board voted narrowly against the idea. Arguments centered on light, late hours, crowd control, and potential commercialization of sports. some supported Friday evening contests to widen attendance. The board plans to consult athletic director Clarence Pelkie before forming a policy.
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Rutland's Smith Eliminated As Quarter Finals Begin
Ellington Conn UPI eight golfers tee off in quarter finals of 37th New England Amateur Golf Championship. Watching from sidelines are favorites including John Levinson of Kennebunkport Maine who won Wednesday's qualifying medal by two strokes with a 145 total. He lost in Thursday's sudden death semi final in a thunderstorm delayed day.
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Giants place Lovetere on injured reserve for 1966 season
Fairfield report notes defensive tackle John Lovetere, 23, sidelined with torn ligaments in his right knee, has been placed on the New York Giants injured reserve list for the 1966 season. In golf news, Fran Quinn upset Bruce Morin to reach competition. Jimmy Grant fell to Barrie Bruce, with Bruce then losing to Jim Rusher as quarterfinals shape up for a 36-hole final Saturday.
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Herman Reviews Pitchers For Weekend Games
Boston manager Billy Herman outlined the weekend pitching plan for the Red Sox in Washington, citing Darrell Brandon Rollie Sheldon and Phil Ortega Pete Richert as starters. He also discussed Jose Santiago Dennis Bennett Rico Petrocelli and Lee Stange plus injury updates on Dave Morehead and the overall depth of the staff as Boston eyes a grueling 12 games in 10 days.
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Majors Hottest Win Streak Boosts Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals ride the majors hottest streak as Lou Brock lifts the club toward pennant contention. Brock leads with 40 steals and a .276 average after the All-Star break, sparking a 13 of 17 run and a 7-5 win over Atlanta.
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Patriots send two rookies to Army Reserve Camp Drum
Boston Patriots announce the two standout rookies from this week’s preseason game will be away for two weeks. Split end Charlie Smith and defensive end Dick Capp of Boston College depart for Army Reserve training with Camp Drum’s 187th Brigade in New York. Coach Mike Holovak promises them regular play upon return.
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Softball Playoffs Open With Local Teams in Brattleboro
Four local teams travel to Brattleboro on Saturday for the first round of class B slow pitch state playoffs. Winners meet Sunday to decide Brattleboro District winner and state finals date August 6. Saturday games include Bennington Locals versus Brattleboro Comets at 1 PM and other matchups at 2:30 4 and 5 PM. Union Carbide, the sole class A fast pitch team, has a bye and will play August 14.
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Pirates wary of Harry Walker chatty style risks team
New York reports manager Harry Walker may hurt the Pittsburgh Pirates by talking too much. Players say he is a sound baseball man but overly sarcastic and impulsive, often taking credit and undermining hitters. His onfield decisions and public admonitions have sparked friction, though loyalty remains.
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Burlington High's Hughes Named Athlete of Month
Jeff Hughes of Burlington High School earned June Athlete of the Month honors from the Vermont Sportswriters and Sports Casters Association for standout performances in northern district state and New England track meets. He set state records in the 100 yard dash and broad jump at the June 4 meet, helped the Seahorses to a 7-1 football season, and led the hockey team to a playoff title. at 16 he is the youngest monthly VSSA winner on record.
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British Strong Challenge In Curtis Cup Matches
Hot Springs Virginia hosts the 14th Curtis Cup as a curbstone British squad of amateurs, including five rookies, faces the U S on Cascades Golf Course. The U S leads Curtis Cup 9-2-2, with weather and a shortened course testing endurance after a recent U S victory in South Wales.
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Mt. Anthony Scotch Foursome Records Fall Again
Charles Kokoras and Helen Gibney broke the course record on the first nine at Mt. Anthony Country Club during Scotch foursome play. They posted 39 with Larry Powers also carding 39 solo. The back nine record, set two weeks earlier by John Lonergan and Ginny Lonergan, was tied this week by Dave Blair and Sis Harte.
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Eagles Forfeit to Electronics in league game
The Eagles forfeited to the league leading Electronics in a game scheduled for Thursday.
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