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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1964

Page

6

Northeast Opens Seven-Inning Rain Lag to Beat Eagles 10 9

In a seven inning Little League clash delayed by rain and darkness, Northeast outlasted the Eagles 10 9. The game resumed with Northeast scoring in the seventh as Tom Flynn earned the win and Baynton took the loss after a tense back and forth tied 9 9 at six innings.

Northeast Eagles Dave Finnegan Robin Thurber Dave Palmer Tommy Flynn Randy Porter Jim Baker Jim Keir Eddy Jones Tony Stump Ronny McGuire McGuire Flynn Singling Porter Singling Keith LeBarron Outwater LeBarron Flynn Jim Waitekus Sonny Williams Robin Outwater Jimmy Harwood DE Mit Tony Sausville

Snead to use pendulum putter in Open bid

Sam Snead, 52, announces he will use a pendulum putter in two weeks at the U S Open in a bid to end his major drought. He notes past yips on short putts and says the pendulum helps hole 12 footers, while he will still use a regular club for long putts.

Rye Sammy Snead Snead Lew Worsham Portland Ore Ted Sam Greenbrier

Benhi Gals Win Molly Stark Crown in Unbeaten Softball Run

Benhi varsity softball dominates Whitingham 28 to 5 to clinch the Molly Stark League Crown and finish the season undefeated. Key players Craiga Jaquith Cheryl Comstock Katrina Koziol Nancy Humphrey Libby Ayers Mary Moninger Barbara Powell Andrea Kapetan Linda Harrington Sandy Sawyer. Senior exits include Carolyn Comstock Katrina Koziol Susan Tifft Barbara Powell Rev. Mould and Sandy Sawyer.

Benhi Whitingham Molly Stark Craiga Jaquith Cheryl Comstock Katrina Koziol Nancy Humphrey Libby Ayers Mary Moninger Barbara Powell Andrea Kapetan Linda Harrington Sandy Saweyer Bendi Carolyn Comstock Susan Tifft Rev. Mould Sandy Sawyer

League Leaders and batting stats from 1960s era recap

The clumps list top players from the American and National Leagues with team abbreviations and season stats. Notable names include Mays Williams Torre Oliva Mantle and Wagner among others, featuring home runs, runs batted in and pitching records.

G, Abr. H Pet. Wilms Chi Mays Clmte Pitt Torre Mil White Hou Boyer Stl Strgel Abnsa Cin Hunt Crstphr Rehrdsn Kenndy Giants Williams Cubs Howard Dodgers Robinson Reds Braves Alelen Phils Killebrew Twins Colavito Athletics Wagner Indians Allikson Oliva Powell Orioles Cards Saneto Stuart Red Sox Cash Tigers Colts Lemaster Bunker Hall Hamilton Yanks Ford Kralick Indians

Lurie’s Interstate Names 19 Baseball Players

Lurie’s 1964 Interstate baseball team was selected from 31 candidates and 10 returning veterans, with 19 players chosen. Returning players include captain Steve Tabor, Dave Okerman, Bob Nowak, Dan Scott, Ray Morin, Denny Shaw, Jack Roberson, Tom Highfield, Gary Keegan, and Bob Ruditis. Rookies are Rod Dewey, Joe Galvigni, Greg Bedard, Ray Wrublueski, Skip Cookeson, Rich Tabor, Billy Miller, and Mike Scarey. Coach Bob Sheridan announced the selections and noted an alternate, Tommy Scott, may join if needed.

Hoosick Falls N.Y Lurie Steve Tabor Dave Okerman Bob Nowak Dan Scott Ray Morin Denny Shaw Jack Roberson Tom Highfield Gary Keegan Bob Ruditis Rod Dewey Joe Galvigni Greg Bedard Ray Wrublueski Skip Cookeson Rich Tabor Billy Miller Mike Scarey Tommy Scott Tommy Bob Sheridan Bob St. Mary’s Academy Albany Business College Dodge Fibers Corporation Sheridan

Fairdale Farms Defeats Max Oil 22 7 In Minor League

Fairdale Farms beat Max Oil 22 to 7 at Little League field. Steve Dennis earned the win. The team schedules practice Saturday at 1 30 p.m. and Monday at 5 30 p.m. at the same field as prep for next year. The Lurie’s first game is Monday night June 15 against the Elks of Bennington. Local practice Saturday morning at 9 30 invites any youngster to join.

Little League Field Fairdale Farms Max Oil Steve Dennis Lurie’s The Elks of Bennington

Bobby Richardson Sticks With Yanks In Minnesota Thriller

Bobby Richardson went 5 for 5 in Minneapolis as the Yankees beat the Twins 9 7. He remains without a home run this year but delivered a masterful batting display while teammates Joe Pepitone and Roger Maris hit two solo shots.

Bobby Richardson Richardson Yankee Minnesota

No-Hitter and Slugging Mark in Baseball Scores

Pete Mikkelsen improved to 4-1 with six and two thirds innings of work as the young southpaw earned the win after the third inning. Jim Hall hit his 11th homer, while Sandy Koufax pitched his third no hitter for the Dodgers in a 3-0 win over Philadelphia. Chicago defeated St. Louis 2-1, and Houston beat New York 7-3 as Chicago closed within one game of first place behind Floyd Robinson's two run homer off Dick Donovan.

Yankee Minnesota New York Joe Pepitone Roger Maris Yankees Bomber al Downing Pete Mikkelsen Jim Hall Chicago Cleveland Baltimore Kansas City Sandy Koufax Dodgers Philadelphia Pittsburgh San Francisco Cincinnati Milwauckee St. Louis Houston Floyd Robinson Dick Donovan White Sox Baltimore Orioles Birds Frank Kreutzer

Baseball Standings and Thursday Results Highlights

The standings show Baltimore and Chicago tied at .667 with 30 15 and 26 13 records respectively while New York and Minnesota hold .661 and .553. Thursday results include New York 9 Minnesota 7 and Chicago 5 Cleveland 1. night games scheduled or postponed due to rain and night matchups listed with pitchers and matches.

W. L. Pet Baltimore Chicago Cleveland New York Minnesota Boston Detroit Washington Los Angeles Kansas City Terry Belinsky Wilson O’donoghue Barber Pas Coal Stange Aguirre Fisher Peters Narum Ramos Los Ang Philadelphia San Fran St. Louis Pittsburgh Milwaukee Cincinnati Houston Phila Friend San Francisco Marichal Mahaffey Pittssburgh

Maine's Butterfield Named UPI Coach of the Year

Jack Butterfield of Maine earns UPI New England College Baseball coach of the year for 1964 after guiding a sophomore heavy squad to a 16-6 regular season and the Yankee Conference title. He led Maine to its first major post season, edging Harvard's Norm Shepard and Northeastern's John Tinker Connelly in balloting.

UPI Boston Maine Jack Butterfield United Press International New England Butterfield Black Bears Northeastern University Omaha Neb Radiotelevision Harvard Norm Shepard Northeastern John Tinker Connelly Shepard Connelly Norm Daniels Wesleyan Hank Mahlfinger Central Connecticut Yankee Fenway Park Davidson College Shep

Legion Ball seeks players 13 to 19 for season

The article invites any boy aged 13 to 19 to join American Legion baseball. It urges contacting Dr. Francis C. Tomasi ASAP. It notes a previous error in reporting maximum eligibility and lists upcoming night games across major leagues with teams and pitchers.

American Legion Francis C. Tomasi

Koufax Tosses No-Hitter For Dodgers In Philly

Sandy Koufax struck out 12 and pitched a 3-0 no hitter as the Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies. After the game manager Walt Alston praised Koufax as a big pickup for the team and noted the performance as a major boost.

No-Hitter Hopes and Lost Perfect Game Hints

The article recounts Sandy Koufax nearly pitching a perfect game with a late miscue on a 3 2 count to Richie Allen and a failed curveball call. It contrasts Koufax with Hall of Famers including Bob Feller and Rube Waddell, noting his dominance and confidence in the later innings.

Denton Cy” Young Bob Feller Cleveland Indians Vine Tage Feller Rube Waddell Philadelphia Athletics Sandy Koufax

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