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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1965
Page
7
Tony Lema captured the Buick Open title at Warwick Hills in Grand Blanc Michigan with an eight under par 280 to win $100 000 for the second straight year The victory moved him from 21st to 4th in earnings while Jack Nicklaus mis hit a late tee shot allowing Lema to surge ahead and secure the win
The list shows multiple harness race heats with $500 purses for trot and pace, with names such as Sherwood Lass Yankee and Commie C Lady Sufferage among others. The second portion reports Masters results where Lema shot 70 to win, Nicklaus dropped to fourth, Pott earned $12,000 for runner-up, and Boros took third with 283.
National and American League leaders are listed for home runs and runs batted in with familiar giants and players such as Mays McCovey Banks Mantilla Kaline Oliva and Thomas. Pitching leaders include Ellis Pascual and Drysdale among others. The passage also notes prize money for Bert Weaver Doug Sanders and rookie Bob Zimmerman finishing seventh with $3,500.
Results from Saratoga harness events show Right Song Davia finishing first with 5.49 and 8.1 odds, followed by Masquerader’s Mp in the mile races. Purses totaled 4,500 for some divisions with a Daily Double paying 58.20. Attendance 250 and handle 292,143.
National League standings with teams and records led by Los Angeles and Milwaukee. Pittsburgh and New York split results while Chicago and Philadelphia show mixed outcomes. Sunday results include Pittsburgh sweep of New York and a high scoring Philadelphia win over Chicago.
Major league box scores show San Francisco, Houston, Philadelphia, Chicago, New York, Milwaukee, Los Angeles, and other teams with runs, hits, and errors. Notable games include Crosby, Maye, and Clemens HRs, and late dramatic lines. rain postponed Houston at St. Louis.
NORTH BENNINGTON Mrs. Carl Jolivette hosted the May meeting of the Women’s Fellowship of the Baptist Church at Hillhaven Farm with 31 members present. Guest speaker Miss Margaret Henefin of United Counseling Service discussed local emotional adjustment work and counseling aims. The treasurer reported over $300 in balance. a $6 contribution was approved.
The CES Chapter 570 will hold its last regular meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Hall to mark the chapter's 50th anniversary since June 15, 1915, with an evening dress request and a memorial service for deceased members. Gerald and wife from Eagle Bridge welcomed a son, David Charles, born May 26 at Putnam Memorial Hospital. A piano recital at First Church featured 41st presentations by Mrs. John D. Wager and listed numerous student participants. The text mentions a charity service project for an overseas leper colony, material purchases for garments, and $7 dues to United Church Women, plus a recent mother and daughter banquet profit of $58.75 and appointments to the Bennington Council.
A noisy listing of horse names, trainers, and pace mile bets fills a racing column. Names include Teomoe Saou Shadsdale Flutter Magic Mike Clifton Zephyr and many others with bets around $600 to $850. The text outlines entries, probable owners, and track hints for a forthcoming event at Runnymede Potomac Beamity and related venues.
John Kennedy was elected president of the Congregational Women's Fellowship at the annual meeting last Tuesday. Officers include Mrs. George Randall as vice president and Mrs. Arthur Wickenden as secretary. The meeting at Mrs. J. Duncan Campbell's home featured a picnic supper and reports of a busy year.
Marlboro Music Festival marks its 15th season with an eight week session from June 22 to August 16 led by Pablo Casals returning to conduct the chamber orchestra and teach cello, joining 80 plus musicians including Rudolf Serkin and Maureen Forrester. Weekend concerts run July 2 through August 15 with two Friday specials. Tickets are $5 and $3.
The Lions Club will hold its annual auction sale on July 9 and 10 at the elementary school playground. Persons wishing to donate articles may contact David Beckwith Donald Riker Milton Rockwell or Harry Barber.
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