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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1962

Page

6

Allison Homers Twins Within Nudge of Yankees Time

Allison hit a two run homer off Ryne Duren as Minnesota rallied past the Angels 4 2 to stay within 10 percentage points of the Yankees in the AL race. Dodgers shut out by Milwaukee. Mets and Colts rained out at Houston.

Allison Yankees Bob Allison Minnesota Twins Los Angeles Liever Ryne Duren Angels New York Yankees Detroit

Ohio official aims to rescind Reds sale to DeWitt syndicate

An Ohio Attorney General spokesman said the office may seek to rescind the Cincinnati Reds sale to a DeWitt led syndicate, with court action possible by week’s end. The probe found the Crosley Foundation transfer not advantageous, amid competing bids of 5.5 million and 4.6 million.

Ohio Reds Columbus, Ohio Cincinnati Reds Dicate William O. DeWitt Saker DeWitt Crosley Foundation Joseph Rippe Cincinnati DeWitt Group

Patterson Refuses Retirement After Liston Title Fight

Heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson dismissed retirement rumors after defending against Sonny Liston. He said he would fight at most twice a year and cited his 9 percent tax bracket. Patterson noted the NAACP wanted him to avoid Liston, but he chose to back the controversial challenger.

Raynham Mass Floyd Patterson Sonny Liston Patterson Raynham Park National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Liston NAACP

175 Will Vie In State Open At Lake Morey

More than 175 professionals and amateurs will vie for the top spot in the Vermont State Open Golf Tournament at Lake Morey Country Club in Fairlee on Monday and Tuesday. Winning pros share 2500 dollars, amateurs compete for 500 dollar silver prizes plus special awards. Art Patten Jr. of Mt. Anthony CC will play in the 36 hole event. Entries close today and Robert N. Ward, tournament director, says courtesy will be extended to all entrants. The previous Open winner was Bill Ezinicki of North Reading Massachusetts with 131. low Vermont pro was John Lombardy of Ekwanok Manchester with 138. low state amateur Roland Royer of Newport with 140.

Lake Morey Country Club Fairlee Art Patten Mt. Anthony State Golf Association Robert N. Ward Bill Ezinicki North Reading Mass Vermont John Lombardy Ekwanok Manchester Roland Royer Newport

Three Americans Still Contending In British Golf

HOYLAKE England AP Robert Sweeney a 50 year old Palm Beach socialite and former British Amateur champion faces a grueling 36 holes as one of three Americans among 32 contenders. Pat Brady of Reidsville NC and Richard D Davies of Pasadena are the others with Brady set to face Joe Taylor England and Davies vs Peter Flaherty England.

Hoylake England Robert Sweeney Palm Beach Fla Pat Brady Reidsville N.C Richard D. Davies Pasadena Calif Sweeney John Glover Northern Ireland Harry Wilton Brady Joe Taylor

Softball Tourney Sites Chosen At June 24 Vermont Meet

At the Montpelier Recreation Center on June 24 the Vermont Amateur Softball Association set state and district tournament sites and entry deadlines. Officers nominated last month will be elected. Classification clarifications for class A fast pitch and class B slow pitch, plus eligibility issues, will be discussed. Coaches managers and league commissioners are invited to attend.

Montpelier Mont Vermont Amatuer

Baseball results and schedule update

Yesterday tallies include Pittsburgh 6 Chicago 4 and Cincinnati 5 San Francisco 0 while Los Angeles 2 Milwaukee 1 and St. Louis 6 Philadelphia 1. Several games were rained out with New York Houston and Detroit New York postponed. Friday’s slate features Baltimore Washington New York Cleveland Boston Detroit and more.

Los Angeles Dodgers Milwaukee Cincinnati San Francisco St. Loux Philadelphia Pittsburgh Chicago New York Mets Los Angeles St. Louis New York Houston Detroit Washington Cleveland Boston Baltimore Kansas City Minnesota Esse

Vermont Flying Farmers Organize in Montpelier

Thirty two families and three youths joined last week to form the Vermont chapter of the International Flying Farmers. Vermont becomes the first New England state with 41 other chapters internationally. The club evolved from Midwest farmer aviation interest and now grants associate member status to licensed pilots.

Montpelier Vermont International Flying Farmers New England International Organization Mid-West

Keyser Backs Seward On JFK Era Business Slowdown

Montpelier Governor F Ray Keyser Jr said he agrees with Development Board Chairman Roland Q Seward that Kennedy administration anti business actions slowed Vermonts industrial expansion He stressed the development program remains nonpolitical and urged understanding of business skepticism and lack of confidence in the sector.

Montpelier F. Ray Keyser Jr Development Board Roland Q. Seward Kennedy Keyser

Schoendienst Seeks Pinch Hit Record As Retired Star

Red Schoendienst, 39, still active for the St. Louis Cardinals as a pinch hitter, has 27 appearances with 9 hits two walks and a homer and needs 22 pinch hits to tie Sam Leslie’s 1932 NL record. His late-season role follows a retirement as a player after 1961.

NEW York Red Schoendienst St. Louis Cardinals Schoendienst Sam Leslie New York Giants

Saratoga Racing Standings and Results Summary

Results from Saratoga include multiple harness races with first place finishes such as Miss T Byrd, Banjo Pick, Swartly Hanover, and Meadow Hudson across pace and trot events. Notable earners include Miss T Byrd collecting $500 with Nibble Brewer second, and Banjo Pick taking $700 with Billy Diamond second. Attendance 2,565. handle $125,646.

Corneau Ripple H Fabio Charming Chic Rose Mary Byrd Seb Genesse Poor Johnnie Hal Rosecraft Larente Billy Diamond Denny Vic Goodsell Princely Direct Lony Boy Melody Gold Eddie Mort Casa Chico Swartly Hanover Kalil Dixfield Morrill Shy Scott Huff Phoebe Darnney Runnymeade Lilly Elliot B Miss T. Byrd Tingley Nibble Brewer Johnnie Nazarian Lib Genesee Hal Rosecroft Rippie H Banjo Laureate Eddie Mor Whitcomb Casa Chic Meadow Hudson Parshall Bev Hi Lee Jevons Volo Diamond Scotch Mercury Blue Yonder Dale Purdue Janice Johnston Sadie Seventh Mile Stillwater Larlee Nixon Chretien Shadydale Blaze Scott Ardelie Mike Clancy Bye Ezra Kimberly Abbey J.sanders Diplomat Gay Evelyn Key Tones-field Mr. Hughby Larovech Dee Dee Pick M. Akoury Sr Fairy Dream Lord Daizeil the Boss Forbes Rosecroft Jackie D Pace Reali Yankee Miller Bonny Bartdoc Dailey Bonny Brook Dunn S. Dunn Imperial Cathy Rhythm Doves Brili T Frisco Shadydale Bewitch Patty Bea Flash Hondie

Hinsdale Harness Meet Results Highlights and Purses

The Hinsdale event features multiple dashes with Smitty Hanover and Chips Hanover leading early divisions, followed by Stoney McKlye and Pokey Dillon in subsequent trots. Attendance reaches 1690 with total handle reported at $85,839, while double payouts reach $17.40.

Beckwith Hanover Limning Ranger Cyclone Young Alromar Tobey Almana Pace Mile Stoney McKlye Baby Billy Devizzio Knight Patch Foucher Peg Lilli Pat Katrina van Gay Maundy Moroka Double Brewer Pizzano Gratton Hall Pease Sara C. Sandy Lee Mighty Hayes Connie's Dream Success Ahleen Robinson Day Brooke Dillard Harp Lord Tass Radcliffe Hal Jackie Candler Lou Ann Bonnie's Knight Jaffe Murray Leigh Prince Ben Turlington Monocle Byrd Lady Pace Jo Anne O Guglielmi Charlie Morse Sir Coldwell Alexander Susie Mac C.R. Vic Spaghetti Boy Red Jericho Broken Sword Quinton Scott Brindie Lass Laraia Newport Miss New Ross Bee O'Neal Mighty Jimmy Cornelian Goldie Dares Diamond Shirt Baby Hodiey Randy B Adam Brewer

Palmer Still Favorite Gary Player Sees U S Open End Set as Young Pro

Arnold Palmer enters as a 5-1 favorite at the 62nd U S Open at Oakmont amid strong glare on Gary Player who aims to complete a major set. Player, 26, seeks his first U S Open win after major titles at the British Open and Masters while course conditions and rain incite caution.

Gary Player Oakmont Arnold Palmer Oakmont Country Club

Indians Win In Little League Tie For No 2 Spot

In Arlington Nor shaft Arlington Little League the Indians beat the Giants 5 2 and the Braves 18 5 to pull even with the Pirates for second place. Mike Knox struck out five in the Giants game while the Indians erupted for eight runs in the fourth inning to erase a 5 4 deficit after J J Moore hit a three run homer. Tonight the Red Sox meet the Pirates for first.

Dick Donovan Cleveland Washington John Romano Senators Claude Osteen Steve Hamilton Indians North Bennington Pirates Norshaft-Arlington Giants Braves Arlington Mike Knox J.J. Moore Red Sox D. Ryan D. Corey Moore C Richards Sands Rackliffe B. Ryan M. Corey Stemp Mattison Vane Melburne Howard Davis Pike L. Holton Gardner R. Holton Young Ib Clayton Derosia Hoyt Totten Brown P Linsey Rf Knox Clayton Knox Ryan Lindsey Young Ib Hoyt Lindsey Rf Murphy B. Toomey Delaney Moxley L. Toomey Indians Giants Rice Oo Pee

Court to Gridiron Seen Hard Switch For J Havlicek

Cleveland Browns signed 6 foot 5 John Havlicek a former Ohio State star to try him at wide receiver after five years without playing football. Coach Paul Brown praised his hands speed and coordination while Havlicek cited his choice of football over NBA options. Havlicek 22 was drafted in the seventh round last December and must earn a roster spot in training camp with no guaranteed contract.

Cleveland Ohio John Hondo) Havlicek Ohio State Cleveland Browns Havlicek Paul Brown Browns Brown Art Modell

Celtics Sign Hadnot Lose Havlicek To Pro Football

Boston AP report says Celtics sign No. 2 draft pick Jim Hadnot from Providence College and lose top pick John Havlicek to Cleveland in the NFL. Hadnot, 6 foot 10, led Friars in scoring and rebounding as captain. Foley also signed. Havlicek pursued football to test his pro potential.

Boston Boston Celtics Jim Hadnot John Havlicek National Basketball Association Kings Hadnot Providence College Bill Russell Oakland Calif Friar New England Providence Hadnet Jack

Four Hospitalized After Route 9 Two-Car Crash

Chesterfield New Hampshire 4 people injured in a Route 9 two car collision. Ralph Tilton 46 of Peterboro on danger list with skull fracture at Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital Hanover. Edwin Trufant 59 of Peterboro and Dale Toomey 31 of Keene serious injuries. William Austin 37 of Peterboro treated and released.

Chesterfield N.H Ralph Tilton Peterboro Tilton Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital Hanover Brattleboro, Vt Edwin F. Trufant Dale P. Toomey Keene William Austin

UVM Outfielder Levi Brown Signs with Milwaukee Braves

University of Vermont outfielder Levi Brown, 22, signed a 962 contract with the Milwaukee Braves. He hit .433 for Vermont last season and will report to the Dublin farm club in Georgia Florida League Class D.

Milwaukee UPI University of Vermont Levi Brown Milwaukee Braves American Association Brown Vermont Dublin

Sixth-Run Eighth Ends Crusaders NCAA Run

Santa Clara toppled Holy Cross 12 to 7 in Omaha ending the Crusaders NCAA run. Seven singles sparked a six-run eighth inning to erase a slim Broncos lead in the double elimination opening.

Crusaders Omaha Neb Holy Cross Santa Clara Broncos

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