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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1969

Page

9

Stock Car Championship Set for August 2 at Fonda

Auto racing at Fonda N Y features a 30-lap Midseason Championship for late model stock cars on the half mile track along with a 50-lap modified feature paying 1000 to the winner. The late model field includes drivers Harry Peek Norm Moyer Joe Johnson Bob Demming Jim Devine Ralph Holmes and others.

Fonda N.Y Half Mile Speedway Harry Peek Norm Moyer Joe Johnson Bob Demming Jim Devine Ralph Holmes

Wright Hurls Four-Hit 5-0 Shutout

Pittsfield pitcher Ken Wright fired a four hit shutout, edging Elmira 5-0 in the only game of a rain shortened Eastern League slate. Wright improved to eight wins, while Bob Hunter drove in two runs with a third inning single and Rod Austin added two RBIs on a fifth inning double as Pittsfield moved into a third place tie with Elmira. The night also saw rain wash out a second Elmira game and two other scheduled contests. Don Antolick and Herb Pennock are noted in passim. The Fonda Speedway action opens at 8 p.m. with ample parking and covered seating.

Pittsfield Ken Wright Elmira Red Sox Pioneers York Reading Waterbury Manchester Wright Bob Hunter Rod Austin Phil Knuckles Don Antolick Herb Pennock Fonda Speedway

Jewish Olympics Open Today

More than 1,500 Jewish athletes from 27 countries begin competition in the eighth Maccabiah Games in Tel Aviv. Israeli President Zalman Shazar opened the event as security was tightened after guerrilla bomb attacks. The United States sends the largest foreign contingent, including Mark Spitz in eleven events, with Karen Muir and Ada Kok also competing. The Maccabiah flame was lit at the tomb of the Maccabees at Modi'im, marking a first since 1932.

Tel Aviv Ramat Gan Here United States Mark Spitz Palestine

Saratoga Harness Entries for Tuesday July 29 1969

List of pacing and trotting races with horse names, drivers, and purses for the Saratoga meet. First through tenth races show entrants such as Fred G-Alien Avonion Story Kitts Dream Ferriero Von Lands Harrison and many more, with ae notes and multiple favorites.

Fred G—Alien Avonian Kitts Dream Ferriero von Lands——Harrison Roosevelt Baby Morel Marvel Abbe—Hourihan Ephram

Saratoga Harness Racing Results Card July 28 1969

Noble Flame leads a six race card at Saratoga with first place, driver Morel on time 2 19 3 for the first pace. Jack Freehall Aston Joy win second pace while Calhoun Hanover Morrison Lobell take the trot and Bongo Brown wins the fourth pace with Dell Traux. Cold Wyn Lyric and Galliput race for spots, Marietta C leads seventh pace and Le Lion wins ninth pace with Rain King and Mischief Kyle in a tight finish.

Noble Flame—Morel Uhuru—DeVizzio Lee Lee—Bonafede Jack Freehall—Moran Aston Joy Vanidestine Princess—Richards le Lion—Dupre Rain King Picard Mischief Kyle—MacKay

Hinsdale Harness Entries Pace and Trot Details

A crowded list of race entries for Hinsdale with multiple pace and trot divisions. Names include Miss QT Lynaugh Linda Pence Pease Fly Fly Ace Hafford and many others across FIRST SECOND THIRD and subsequent races with AE entries and notable horses such as My Maria and Lady Emlen Cross.

Lynaugh Linda Pence Pease Hafford John Kor den Mark L — Blake Sky Go — Coleman Bradstreet Jean— Phetteplace Senator Jack — Sutherland Manor Dean — House King — Danielski

Ted Williams Explains Hitting Mindset For Senators

New York Times service profile shows Ted Williams coaching in the Washington Senators dugout. He stresses patience and study at bat, arguing swing decisions depend on counts and pitcher tendencies. Williams, a talkative mentor, aims to raise hitting focus and anticipation among players, joining Casey Stengel in shaping modern baseball presence.

New York Ted Williams Billy Jurges Chicago Cubs New York Giants Boston Red Sox Williams Washington Senators Senators Casey Stengel

Probate Notices for Grace H Hill and others in Bennington VT

The Vermont Probate Court in Bennington announces probate actions for Grace H Hill of Pow nal and the Estate of Joseph A Schiemenz of Bennington. A hearing to prove the will is set for August 14 1969 at 2:00 PM and notices will run in The Bennington Banner for three weeks. also accounts for the Estates of William Helbig are to be examined August 14 1969 with notices published three weeks prior.

Grace H, Hill State OF Vermont Bennington Pownal Bennington Banner Joseph A. Schiemenz State OF Vermont Catherine C. Behan William Helbig

Edgar refuses apology over TV comment about horse

London report says Ted Edgar declined an apology after calling his horse a big idle bastard on a television show. The British Show Jumping Association initially demanded contrition but withdrew the demand, noting that every show jumper has used strong language toward a horse.

London UPID Ted Edgar British Edgar

Estate of Robert W Finney Probate Commissioners Notice

The undersigned probate commissioners for Bennington district announce claims against the estate of Robert W Finney late of Stamford are to be presented for examination and allowance. Meetings will be held at Russell J Cloughs home in Stamford on September 17 and November 17 from 10 AM to 5 PM four months from July 17 1969 is the deadline. Dated Stamford July 17 1969

Robert W. Finney Probate Court District of Bennington Stamford Russell J. Clough Earl V. Sigworth Honorable Bennington Raymond P. Bett

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