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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1962

Page

7

Dangerous Hitter Opportunity Spurs Essegian Shine

New York AP report highlights Chuck Essegian's breakout with Cleveland as he finally gets regular playing time in left field. The 30 year old sluggers .338 average with 13 homers and 24 RBIs, leading the team in hits and homers, reflects a long journeyman career across Phillies, Cardinals, Dodgers, Orioles, and Indians since 1953. He recalls World Series pinch hits for the Dodgers and lingering career disappointments.

Mel McGaha Stanford Essegian Dodgers Orioles

Car Club Sponsors Gymkhana in St Albans

The Sports Car Club of Vermont will sponsor the first annual St. Albans gymkhana on Main Street at Taylor Park Sunday at 2 p.m. Registration starts 12:30 p.m. Classes cover sports cars and sedans by wheelbase and a ladies class. Awards include rotating trophy by the St Albans Chamber of Commerce and participant plaques for non winners.

St. Albans The Sports Car Club of Vermont Main Street Taylor Park Vermont Auto Enthusiasts Club Gerald Cross St. Albans Chamber of Commerce

Interstate League Opens With Four Games

The Interstate Baseball League starts next Monday with four games at 5 45 p m featuring eight teams including Bennington North Bennington Arlington Kiwanis Hoosick Falls Lions CYO Manchester and Bears. Youth ages 13 to 15 may join. games regulate standard baseball rules and equipment.

Interstate Baseball League Bennington North Bennington CYO Sears Lions Arlington Kiwanis Hoosick Falls Lurie’s Clothing Store Manchester Luries Elks Bears

Race to Climax 42d N E Tour For Motorcycles

The 42nd New England motorcycle tour begins in La conia New Hampshire with drag races as 450 riders from 17 states Europe and Canada compete. The 100 mile national title race Sunday offers 1500 to the winner and features Belknap's mountain course. Joe Leonard last year’s 1 hour 40.53.13 record is not defended this year.

New England Laconia New England Motorcycle Dealers’ Assn Europe Canada Belknap Joe Leonard Leonard

Hinsdale Racing Entries First Trot D mile 400

Race lineup for Hinsdale features first division trot mile with 400 prize money headed by Liming Ranger W Padgett Scotch Delux M Beckwith against Hanover P Beastus Smitty and others. Second through ninth divisions list multiple horses and drivers with purses from 400 to 900.

Charming Chic H Goodsell Ripple H — J Falbo Lib Genesee D. Cole Rose Mary Byrd J. Merrill Hal Rosecroft A. Ambo Miss T Byrd F. Tingley Poor Johnnie A. Nazarian Nibble Brewer D.corneau AE Flying Hal D. Corneau Melody Gold R. Breighner Denny Vic H_ Goodsell Banjo Pick D_ Huff Ripple H J. Falbo Ib Genesee O. Cole Rose J. Morrill Val Rosecroft Miss T. Byrd F_ Tingley D. Corneau AE Flying Hal Lony Boy Eddie Mort R_ Whitcomb Billy Diamond Bev Hi le F_ Jevons Scotch Mercury L. Fancher Meadow Hudson M. Parshall Sadir Pick T. Valente Dale Purdue —L_ Aitken Janice Johnston M_ Dostie Volo Diamond — J. Larente Bive Yonder — A. Ambo Stillwater Mike Clancy C. Richards Ardelle L. Combs Nixon G Chretien Diplomat R. J_ Richardson Noel D. Larlee Gay Evelyn Kimberly Abbey K. Lunman Key Tone Ezra K_ Carmichael Sanders P_ Dailey Shadydale Blaze D. Scott Eighth Pace M. Akoury Sr Lord Daizell J Morrill the Boss C Bogardus Fairy Dream J. Larente Forbes Rosecroft M. Bloodgood Jackie D R. Hamilton Mr W Hughby F LaRovech Dee Dee Pick DO Huff Mile W. Padgett Scotch Delux M_ Beckwith Chips Hanover P_ Beastus Smitty Hanover A. Day Cyclone Young L. Copeland Yankee Jo — M Peter Airomar Toby F. Hodgkins Josedale el Dorado E Gilman Almana R_ Lacombe D. Mile Stoney McKlye A_ Day Baby Billy F. Devizzi Clayhaven Charmer P. Constantino Grand Wil — K_ Hagen Lord Tass R_ Copeland Bonnie's Knight J. Harttraft Ahleen M_ Robinson Mountain Widower Jackie Candier J. Field Brooke Dillard Harp Radcliffe Hal — H Robinson Lou Ann W. Collins Shadydale Abbey C. Day

Goldberg Opens Department Exercise Room

Secretary of Labor Arthur J. Goldberg inaugurated a new exercise room for department employees with a one two punch on a punching bag a tug at pulley weights and a spin on an exercise bicycle He said we are going to be the most physically fit department in this administration on Monday.

Washington Arthur J. Goldberg Goldberg

Benningtonian 2d in Scrambles At Hoosick New York

North Bennington man finishes middle in a three rider “fastest” scramble at Hoosick Falls. Ron Gleason of Chatham wins the four lap special. Larry Brown places behind Gleason and ahead of Robert Lanfear of Glens Falls.

Benningtonian 2d Hoosick, N.Y Hoosick N. Y North Bennington The Tri- State Motorcycle Club of Hoosick Falls Larry Brown Ronald Gleason Chatham N.Y Robert Lanfear Glens Falls New York Howart Newell Schenectady Robert Newell David Flach Greenville Victor Martin Walter Knights Bennington Jack Flaig Chatham Thomas Hall Richard Foster Petersburg

Brazil Seeks 163 Peace Corps Volunteers for River Valley Aid

The Peace Corps will send 163 American volunteers to assist Brazil's San Francisco Valley Commission in developing a 2000 mile river valley. Positions include agricultural, electrical, medical, teaching, and technical roles with training starting July 1962. Applicants must be U.S. citizens 18 or older with at least a high school education. married couples may apply if both qualify.

Washington Peace Corps Government of Brazil San Francisco

Deanna Chu reaches New York through Hong Kong refugee program

The 23 year old Deanna Chu, recently emigrated from Hong Kong, became the first Chinese to arrive in New York under the U.S. refugee program. Her sister Doreen, NBC Today writer, and reporter William Vanden Heuvel helped publicize the effort on television. The article also notes potential TV coverage of Estes hearings and previews ABCs Premiere summer reruns starting July 3.

New York Hong Kong Deanna Chu United States Deanna Doreen Chu Terview William Vanden Heuvel International Refugee Committee The Orient Vanden Heuvel Refugee Committee John L. McClellan Billie Sol Estes Kefauver ABC

Volunteers Receive Living Allowance and Termination Payment

A husband and wife qualify with no dependents under 18. Volunteers receive a living allowance for food clothing housing medical care transportation and incidentals plus a termination payment of 1800 dollars based on 75 dollars for each month of service.

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