BCHS Beats Bendi Closes In on Rutland
NORTH BENNINGTON In a defensive game except for one fourth inning, Bennington Catholic High defeated Bennington High 61. The Labers started a four run rally on two walks a single by Al Plante and timely triples by Tim Racicot and J. J. Moore. Two other Bennington Catholic runs came in the first on two singles and two Berhi blunders. Plante bunted to reach first and Moore beat out a hit on a grounder to short.
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Cleveland Prevails In 17 Innings
Cleveland Indians outlasted the Los Angeles Angels 7-5 in 17 innings, a near five hour marathon, with Pedro Gonzalez delivering a bases loaded single in the 17th and Dave Landis scoring on a wild pitch. Key early rally by Chico Salmon helped the Indians take a 4-0 lead before the extras. Matted notes include Howie Reed, Lew Burdette, Bob Lee and Dean Chance pitching deep into the night as Curt Block filed the late game story. The win tightens AL standings as Richert of Washington adds eight strikeouts to top New York, while Baltimore and other clubs post late scores. The Bennington High/Whitingham recap followed with Benhi’s Jepson dominating before the season end.
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Major and Minor League Free Agent Draft Held Next Week
New York hosts the second annual summer free agent draft with both major and minor league clubs. The event at Roosevelt Hotel spans two days with two phases: un Signed draftees first, Giants picking first by lot, followed by the regular draft in inverse standings order from 1965 led by the Mets.
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Benhi Kittens Shut Out BCHS in 14-0 Victory
Benhi Kittens, led by pitcher June Stratton who struck out seven, shut out BCHS Saberettes 14-0. They scored 3 3 0 4 2 across five innings, with standout plays by Sue Bitensky and Patty Godek and a full lineup of Humphrey Comstock Mollica Moore Bitensky Thompson Kapetan Gavin Waite Godek Ware Hoyt Mould Southworth Stratton.
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Gilburg Traded From Colts To Rams In Draft Deal
Baltimore Colts punter Tom Gilburg was traded to the Los Angeles Rams for an undisclosed draft choice. Gilburg, who set a Colts rookie record with a 43 yard average in 1962, had a 39.6 yard average last season. The report also details a complex draft selection system for minor and major leagues, negotiation rights, and signings.
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Hoosick Falls Shut Out By Hoosic Valley 3-0
Hoosic Valley remains undefeated in Washington County League play with a 3-0 win over Hoosick Falls. Pat Young pitched all nine innings for Hoosick Falls while Dave Smith allowed four hits. Hoosic Valley outhit HF 4-1, with key runs on a Joe Masterson triple and Mike Galuski RBI single. Hoosic Valley 3 4 1. Hoosick Falls 0 1 4.
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Graham Hill Honored At Victory Banquet
Indianapolis crowd honors 500 mile winner Graham Hill of Britain who collected a record purse share of about 156,297 from the 691,304 purse while Rodger Ward retires from racing. Jackie Stewart named rookie of the year for 1965 as A J Foyt and Jim McElreath finish strong. Foyt absent.
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Driver Suspended at Saratoga for Break in Ninth Race
Clayton Helmer of Massena New York received a five day suspension from the New York State Harness Racing Commission at Saratoga Raceway. The penalty stems from striking the sulky wheel of True Kittys Flare, causing the mare to back up and break while driving Rebel Land Marge in the ninth race on May 23. He may return to driving on June 1.
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Dorset Field Club Opens Summer Activities With Tennis Golf and Dinner
Dorset Field Club started summer activities over Memorial Day weekend with a lively round robin tennis event and the Hit and Giggle golf tournament. A gala dinner dance Saturday night drew strong crowds as late arrivals could not be accommodated. Eugene Krenz of Ava directed the dinner to wide praise.
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Harada defeats Jofre in Tokyo boxing title bout
Fight results note Harada 118 outpointed Jofre 116 to retain the world bantamweight title in Tokyo. The report also credits Janche Motel and Stu Dumas for music at the event. A golf cake layout drew major applause with 18 holes. Winners tied at 59 were Mrs. A Mikish Gilbert Sykes and Miss Margaret Finnegan John Finnegan. Third went to Capt. H E Finnegan and Mrs. Finnegan with 62. Tennis round robin winners included Valerie Crane Gary Miller and later Dorothy Neville Julian Orton with Carol McNealus William Manley.
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League Leaders Home Runs and RBIs by League
National League home run leaders include Aaron of the Braves with 16, Torre 13, Hart 12, Lefebvre and Mays 11. American League leaders feature Scott and Reichardt 12, Oliva 11, F Robinson 10, Blefary 9. RBI leaders show Aaron 34, Flood 31, Mays 30, Hart 28, Wynn White and McCovey 27 in NL. American League lists B Robinson 42, Yastrzemski 31, Oliva 30, Scott 29, Petrocelli and Knoop 28.
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Time Zones Torture Traveling Players
Major leaguers face brutal travel and sleep loss due to cross coast schedules. Harvey Kuenn and Johnny Callison wake in a New York hotel after red-eye travel from the West Coast as Mets and Phillies cope with doubleheaders and late starts. The piece notes owners blame fans for doubleheaders while critics cite scheduling pressures and limited sleep for players.
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Punchless Red Sox Return to Fenway
The Boston Red Sox, coming off a 1-0 win at Comiskey Park, seek to end a four game hit drought as they host the Washington Senators in a twilight doubleheader at Fenway Park. Tony Conigliaro, once AL home run leader, at 21 struggles but remains a key figure.
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Eagles defeat Wilmington in Molly Stark League clash
Arlington High tops Wilmington 4 3 in fifth inning triple play highlight as Don Cory leads with a homer and a triple. Wilmington stays atop the league at 6 1, Arlington sits 2nd at 5 2. Sox split road trip with Stigman shutout, Yastrzemski batting slump and Petrocelli thigh injury noted.
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