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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1962

Page

6

Koufax Fattens His Record As Dodgers Whip Phillies

Dodgers ace Sandy Koufax struck out 13 Phillies in a 6 3 win, boosting his season total to 123 strikeouts in 101 innings. The Dodgers moved within two games of the NL leaders, while Koufax eyeed a 20-win season and tied a major league mark with 18 strikeouts in two games.

Koufax Dodgers Phillies Los Angeles Dodgers Whiff King Philadelphia Los Angeles San Francisco Phils

Climber Dies of Exposure on Mt Clay in New Hampshire

Armand Falardeau a 48 year old climber from Danielson Connecticut died of exposure on Mt Clay in northern New Hampshire. He was found near the peak after temperatures dropped to 26 degrees with 82 mph winds. Falardeau was dressed only in a jersey light jacket dungarees and sneakers. He appeared to have been hiking alone. His car was found at the base.

Gorham N. H Mt. Clay New Hampshire Armand Falardeau Danielson Conn Falardeau George Hamilton Appalachian Mountain Club Hamilton Mt. Washington Presidential Range

Forgotten Man Eddie Machen Faces Williams In TV Bout

Eddie Machen the No 2 contender faces Cleveland Williams in a televised fight of the week at Madison Square Garden. Williams has a 53 4 record with 44 knockouts and seeks another upset against Machen who has won five straight and 24 knockouts in his 42 4 1 career as they prepare for Patterson Liston title later this year.

Eddie Machen Floyd Patterson Cleveland Williams Williams Machen New York Madison Square Garden Bob Satterfield Sonny Liston Liston Patterson National Boxing Association Ring Portland, Ore Challenger Ingemar Johansson

Jeffries Knocks Out Finnegan in First Round in Detroit

James J. Jeffries, then heavyweight champion, knocked out Jack Finnegan at 55 seconds of the first round in Detroit on April 6, 1900. The bout, officially set for 10 rounds, may establish a quick title knockout record.

Detroit UPI James J. Jeffries Jack Finnegan

Inside Track For AL Rookie Of The Year Honors

AP reports 43 rookies on rosters with about 20 already making a strong bid. Belinsky leads defense, Jimenez tops batting with .362, while talents from A’s Angels Yankees Twins Cubs Orioles and more are highlighted including Wickersham Wyatt Pfister Segui Rodgers Torres Burgess Chance Botz Tresh Pepitone Hershberger Horlen Powell Stenhouse and others.

Boston Bo Belinsky Manny Jimenez A’s Joe Azcue Ed Charles Jiminez Milwaukee Jose Tartabull Dave Wickersham John Wyatt Dan Pfister Diego Segui Angels Bob Rodgers Felix Torres Tom Burgess Dean Chance Bob Botz

Baseball matchups tease across leagues today

The schedule lists Chicago at Los Angeles Kansas City at Minnesota Detroit at Boston and Cleveland at New York Washington at Baltimore plus Cleveland at New York Detroit at Boston and Los Angeles hosting Philadelphia Milwaukee at Houston Cincinnati at St Louis New York at Philadelphia San Francisco at Chicago and Los Angeles at Pittsburgh with multiple National League games.

Dodgers Pittsburgh Pirates Giants Chicago Cincinnati St Louis Milwaukee Houston New York Philadelphia Stan Williams Don Drysdale Earl Francis Bob Friend Jack Sanford Billy O'Dell Cubs Bob Buhl Cleveland Indians Yankees Jim Grant Army Ralph Terry Yanks Grant Terry Minnesota Kansas City Detroit Boston Los Angeles Washington Baltimore St. Louis San Francisco W. L Pd. G Esa Detroit A Www G.B. San Francisco

Rotz Emerges As Hottest Rider In Country At Belmont

New York AP reports Johnny Rotz, 27, a top rider with luck on his side, headlines racing as he starts Greek Money in the 125000-added Belmont Stakes. Rotz rose from Warrensburg Illinois high school to Kentucky circuits, then to New York where he led the season. his wins include Preakness with Greek Money and Metropolitan with Carry Back.

New York John Lawrence Rotz Illinois Warrensburg, Ill Rotz Belmont Park Donald Ross Katherine Price Met Fairmount Park Betsy T Chicago Washington Park Kentucky Big Apple Horsemen Johnny

Northeast Edges Moose 6 4 in close game

Northeast defeats Moose 6 to 4 as errors mostly decide the scoring. Amadon earns the win over Robin LaCroix with key runs coming on a balk and catcher errors. Game set to feature Polygraphic versus Lectronics tonight at 6 p.m.

Northeast Moose Robin LaCroix David LaCroix Mike Silver Hamilton Dave LaCroix Ritchie Flynn Burgess Christie Amadon Polygraphic Lectronics

Venturi Among Casualties in U S Open Qualifying at Oakmont

Ken Venturi the best known casualty as the final stage of U S Open qualifying began. A field of 150 tees off at Oakmont on June 14 with spots determined across Memphis Cincinnati Dallas Denver Kansas City Tacoma and Montclair sections.

Oakmont Ken Venturi Venturi San Francisco Memphis Bill Collins Jim Ferree Kel Nagle Australia Cincinnati Dallas Kansas City Denver Tacoma Wash Montclair N.J Labron Harris Jr Stillwater Okla Army Orville Moody Stan Thirsk Jim Tom Blair St. Louis Adrian Bigras Ft. Lewis

Arlington Buries No Grnvllle By 28-5 Score

In a Sunday open er at North Granville Field the Generals totaled 23 hits and four walks in a 28-5 seven inning win. Arling ton had 58 Generals march to the plate with key hits from Arkey Vaughn who had four singles. Paul Wilcox earned his first season win with four allowed hits while Phil Bushee pitched two scoreless innings. North Granville used three pitchers and Yated 23 runs on 18 hits. The Generals face Manchester on Sunday June 10 at Arlington Memorial Field with a 1:30 p.m. start.

North Granville Field J. Mead Generals Manchester Arlington Memorial Field

Cassini Named Captain of Vermont Catamounts

Pitcher Dick Cassini of Barre, a junior, was elected captain of the Vermont Catamounts after leading UVM to its first Yankee Conference title. He earned a spot on the all tournament team after Vermont finished runner up to Holy Cross in the District One NCAA playoffs in Springfield Massachusetts.

Burlington Dick Cassini Barre Vermont Cassini Springfield Mass Holy Cross

Middletown Beats Arlington Merchants 8 to 6 in League Opener

Middletown tops Arlington Merchants 8 to 6 at Arlington Memorial Field after a decisive 9th inning rally sparked by Don Marcy’s long double. Tom Burke pitched the complete game with 10 strikeouts as Marcy and Sargood led hitters with multiple safeties.

Middletown Arlington Merchants Arlington Memorial Field Don Marcy Tom Burke Marcy Jerry Sargood Arlington Battiers Burke and Parker Marckres Wood Griffis Squires

Exeter and Andover Triumph At New England Interscholastic Rowing

Exeter won the four oared varsity title on Lake Quinsigamond with a 3 56.5 clocking setting a new course record. Andover took the eight oared varsity crown by narrowly defeating Shattuck of St Pauls by a length and a half. Pomfret’s John Bocsdoce won a race segment.

Worcester Mass Exeter Andover New England Lake Quinsigamond Brook Shattuck St. Paul’s Concord N.H Pomfret John Bocsdoce

Hinsdale Racing Entries Open With Big $400 D Mile Card

A Hinsdale racing program lists first race entries for a $400 D mile with Mystery Comet and many horses including Smitty Hanover, Robin Hood, Borderline, and Gloria S. The card continues with multiple pace and trot events across six divisions, featuring noted entrants such as Chippy, Kale, and top drivers like J Foster, A Day, W Faucher, and P Battis. Races include second through ninth divisions with purses ranging from $400 to $800 for pace and trot events, including C3 and C1-C2 classifications.

Trot D. Mile Mystery Comet — E Gilman Smitty Hanover A. Day Jerry Product J. Foster Chippy Volo J. Faucher Robin Hood R_ Corneliier One Fifty-Five T. Prisco Gloria S — C. McQuigge Borderline M. Beckwith AE Alromar Toby F_ Hodgkins Pace Chris Forbes J. Berg Knight Patch W. Faucher Connie's Dream V. Horvath Katrina van T_ Prisce Sonata P. Lynaugh Lakota P. Price Brooke D. Cater Clever Spud F Hodgkins Logan N. Kittie Pokey Dillon R_ Cornelisier Reading M. Cole Go Lucky R McKee Missile P. Tallman Jasper M Beauchesne Jr E. House Chips Hanover AE Laurick W. Chicoyne Hardy Boy W_ Handy Jr Sally Aircraft H Bushway Lucky Yates R. Copeland Happy Elisa K_ Gagne Mary L Melody P Lynaugh Calumet Hazel — Copeland Shem Don R Tapply Bullet Hayes P Battis Furman Hal J. Field Ben Turlington Jolly Jane W Padgett M Robinson Marion's Doc's L. Ellis Leatherwood Laraia Bob — L Copeland Shindig D_ Price LaScotch Jimmy Cry Topper Leigh H Harp Edgewood Glers Scotch Wilsey H Robinson Nesco C McCarthy Jr Mayson Mary P Plante Jr Virginia Delmont W Faucher Sue Lee P_ Battis Billy's Blackstone W. Handy Jr Kenny Vic — J Romano Star F Pike Americanna M_ Robinson Scotch Eagle P. Plante Jr Paula T — W Harp AE Peter G Scott Lucky Sign Ra Tremblay Shirley's Dream W. Hatfield Inca Brad Yates J Romano Martin Foster Hava Ava Little Quickey May Doll J Coville AE Princess Diamond R Watson

Red Sox face hot Tigers led by rookie catcher Tillman

Boston opens a home stand against Detroit with rookie Bob Tillman as a focal point. Bill Monbouquette seeks to slow the Tigers who have won 12 of 15 to pull within one game of first. Tillman brings right handed power and surprise as he eyes Fenway's favorable confines.

Boston Bob Tillman Red Sox Detroit Bill Monbouquette Tigers Kansas City Phil Regan Tillman Sox Fenway Park Los Angeles Russ Nixon Jim Pagliaroni The Angels

Hinsdale Harness Meet Results Highlight Multiple Races

A dense recap lists trotting and pacing results from Hinsdale with winners such as Cyclone Young and Prince E Lee, noting times around 2:10 and purses from 400 to 700 dollars. Other entrants include Scarab's Daughter, Royal Prince Volo, and Sentinel Grattan with detailed placements and times, alongside a Daily Double outcome and attendance.

Sophomore Jinx Fails to Impress Billy Williams

Chicago Cubs star Billy Williams, rookie of 1961, leads the National League in batting average at .359 with 11 homers and 35 RBIs as he chases a batting title. Ernie Banks supports him as Williams explains his wrist-hitter approach and patience at the plate.

Jinx Billy Williams Chicago Chicago Cubs Williams Ernie Banks Cub Banks Billy

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West Coast Ace Associated Press Sandy Koufax Twins Everett Knowles Somerville Massachusetts General Hospital Knowles Joe Cronin N.H. Peak Dodger Whiz Belinsky Ledger Jimenez Dominican Republic Mike Tresh New York Yankees Tony Kubek Tresh Joe Pepitone al Luplow Ty Cline Bernie Allen Joe Bonikowski Lee Stange Minnesota Twins Mike Hershberger Joe Horlen John Boog) Powell Dave Stenhouse Johnny Rotz By Bill Hassenpflug Moose Abrh Mook Leray R. LaCroix D. LaCroix Silver D. Hamilton Martin c Cranston Racicot ABRH Ritchie Cf Finnegan Hebert ‘Haley Myers Brooks Bleau Snead Sam Snead Montclair Bob Rosburg Paul Harney Phil Rodgers Bobby Nichols Stan Leonard Earl Steward Jack Fleck Don Fairfield Atlanta D.C America Gene Littler Arnold Palmer Gary Player Billy Casper Tommy Bolt Dick Mayer Jerry Barber Bob Goalby Doug Sanders Jack Nicklaus Mike Souchak Don Finsterwald Doug Ford Eric Monti Jacky Cupit Gardner Dickinson Billy Maxwell Gay Brewer Johnny Pott Butch Baird Galveston Tex Arlington Buries UVM Hinsdale Racing Red Hot Tigers Norm Cash Dick Brown Lu Clinton Hinsdale Mile Cyclone Young Copeland Litning Ranger Radgett Kings Prophet Hanover Mac Scotch Delux Brandy Hill Orbit Volo Prince E Lee Chapdelaine Scarab's Daughter Constantine Royal Prince Volo Pike Borderview Peter Buddy T Wyn Battle Goose Eddie D Campus Belle Sword’s Point Battis Purdue Laddie Griffith Hanover R Hamilton Shadydale Nancy L. Topper Moraka Junior Rosecroft Symbol Woodley McQuigge Lorie Dores Foster Tethy's Sheehy Red Preak Mr Algiers Miss Quinton Scott Maida Mamie's Pride Sentinel Grattan Don Hanover Planter Sandy Abbot Ginn Devil Diver Navy Hanover Nickey Hanover Buena So Rare Buccaneer Philharmonic Willola's Counsel Chase Allan Gallon Kittle Rusty Roya Tommy Key Stone Girl Kitty del Greenberg & Son Main St Lebanon Valley Speedway Albany Pittsfield
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