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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1962

Page

6

Dodgers Win 1-0 On Tommy Davis Homer Over Cards

In a tight game, Tommy Davis hit a ninth inning homer off Bob Gibson to give the Dodgers a 1-0 win over St. Louis as Sandy Koufax pitched nine shutout innings. The victory plus other NL results widened Los Angeles' lead.

Los Angeles Dodgers Dodgers St. Louis Tommy Davis Sandy Koufax Cardinal Bob Gibson

Ingemar Johansson Wins European Title in Sweden

Ingemar Johansson claimed the European heavyweight crown after knocking out Dick Richardson of Wales in the eighth round at Urlevi Stadium. The Swede said he would rest before pursuing Floyd Patterson or Sonny Liston for the world title, possibly fighting again before challenging for the crown. Johansson, with a cut over one eye, impressed with power and ringcraft as more than 50,000 fans cheered.

Goteborg Sweden Ingemar Johansson Floyd Patterson Sonny Liston Johansson Dick Richardson Wales Urlevi Stadium Ingo Patterson Whitey Bimstein Liston Richardson Siz ‘Ling

Interstate League Opens With Luries Hoosick Falls Triumph

Lurie's of Hoosick Falls defeated Bennington Elks 82 at Alumni Field. In Arlington the Bennington CYO beat Arlington 11 5 as Tom Moore earned 11 strikeouts for CYO. Kiwanis toppled North Bennington Lions 7 2 behind Lass er 12 strikeouts.

Don Greenslet Knight of the Elks Vincent J. Spinelli Bennington Cyo Alumni Field New Bennington Elks Hoosick Falls Sakies Mitchell Kahwajy CAP David Gilchrist Laries William Gilchrist Lurie’s Hoosick Falls N. Y Arlington Niles Elk Jim Thompson Elks Cyo Tom Moore Bennington Moore Jim Daigneault Kiwanis North Bennington Lions Lasser Hoosick Falls High School Lions

Generals Triumph Over Middletown 9-4 In Maple Valley Clash

Arlington Generals defeated Middletown 9-4 at Granville Field in their second Maple Valley League game. Arky Vaughn pitched five innings plus, driving in runs with two hits and three runs scored. H. Corey doubled twice and tripled to pace a 13-hit Arlington attack as Middletown’s T Burke and D Marcy worked relief.

Arlington Generals Middletown Granville Field Arky" Vaughn Generals Big General H. Corey P. Bushee A. Wilcox Edgerton W. Corey T. Burke D. Marcy E. Ray Arlington Merchants North Granville Arlington Merchants and Generals Arlington

Indians Boost Home Attendance in Weekend Series With Yankees

The Cleveland Indians drew 141 548 fans over the weekend against the New York Yankees and led the year over year home tally by 126 083. Dodgers top the league with 907 228 paid, ahead of 1961 by 245 684. Indians total 338 354 vs 211 271 in 1961 through similar dates. Other clubs show mixed gains and losses across attendance figures.

NEW York Cleveland Indians New York Yankees Los Angeles Dodgers Dodgers Indians Los Angeles Angels Washington St. Louis San Francisco Philadelphia Cincinnati Milwaukee Braves Chicago Cubs Kansas City Pittsburgh Baltimore Boston Detroit Chicago White Sox Minnesota Houston Colts New York Mets

Orioles Seek Three Goals Against Yankees in Series Opener

Baltimore aims to extend a four game win streak climb to fifth place, pressure the slumping Yankees who sit three games out of first, and shrink a 68 000 attendance gap. Chuck Estrada faces Ralph Terry as New York visits Baltimore after a June 10 doubleheader win. The Orioles boast eight straight error free games, nearing a league mark.

Baltimore Baltimore Orioles New York Yankees Orioles Cleveland Yanks Weatherman Chuck Estrada Ralph Terry New York Yankee Stadium

Clark in Lotus Wins Belgian Grand Prix Race

Jimmy Clark of Britain won the Belgian Grand Prix at Francorchamps driving a Lotus. He set an average speed record for 1 500cc cars at 131.895 mph. Graham Hill finished second in a BRM, Phil Hill third in a Ferrari, and Ricardo Rodriguez fourth in a Ferrari. Clark completed 32 laps totaling 280.362 miles in 2 hours 10 minutes 35.3 seconds.

Clark Lotus Francorchamps Belgium Jimmy Clark Britain Graham Hill BRM Phil Hill Santa Monica Calif Ricardo Rodriguez Mexico

Course at Aronimink Suits Nicklaus Says Nichols

Bobby Nichols tested Aronimink Country Club in a pro am and called the 7045 yard course ideal for Jack Nicklaus. Nichols fired 68 and tied for third at Oakmont. Marty Furgol also shot 68 as pros judged the course’s length and challenge for the upcoming PGA Championship.

Newtown Suare Bobby Nichols Louisville Jack Nicklaus Nichols Aroninink Country Club

Aaron Averages .400 in June with Two Grand Slams

Hank Aaron boosted his June average to .400 after a 7 1 victory over the New York Mets. The Milwaukee outfielder added his second grand slam in four days, a power shot into the Polo Grounds left-center bleachers, a rarity echoed by Lou Brock’s recent feat.

Dodgers San Francisco Hank Aaron Milwaukee New York Cincinnati Pittsburgh Minnesota Kansas City Athletics Koufax Gibson Davis RBI Aaron Polo Grounds Braves Jay Hook Aarons New York Mets Joe Adcock Lou Brock Chicago Cubs

Merchants Beat West Rupert 11-6 in Maple Valley League

Arlington Merchants erupted for 16 hits at Memorial Field to defeat West Rupert 11-6. Bill Hayden pitched the full game for Arlington, aided by heavy hitting from Stub Wilcox Paul White and Arnold Griffis who each delivered key extra base hits and multiple singles.

Arlington Merchants Arlington Memorial Field West Rupert Arlington Paul White Bill Griffis Stub Wilcox Jerry Sargood Arnold Griffis Bill Hayden Jim Ennis Griffis S. Lourie T. Lourie D. Lawn H. Sheldon UVM Arlington Sluggers J. Gould

Minnesota Tops Kansas City 9 4 In Today’s Baseball

Scores show Minnesota defeated Kansas City 9 to 4. Cincinnati beat Pittsburgh 6 to 5 2 while Milwaukee topped New York 7 to 1. Other results include Los Angeles 1 Saint Louis 0 and multiple late games with Chicago Houston and Cincinnati in various matchups.

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

Boxing results from multiple leagues and cities

Boxing bouts listed with fighters and results from Santa Monica San Francisco Sydney and Salt Lake City. Notable stoppages and decisions include John Newman defeating Hilario Morales in Santa Monica, Jorge Salazar earning a points win in San Diego, Alfredo Cota stopping Peter Read in Australia, and Jerry Sims outpointing Bill McMurray in Salt Lake City.

Santa Monica Calif Johnny Newman Hilario Morales Mexico City San Francisco Jorge Baby) Salazar Torreon Mexico Quan James San Diego Sydney Australia Alfredo Cota Peter Read Salt Lake City Jerry Sims West Jordan Utah Bill McMurray Sacramento

Northeast Edges Polygraphic In Extra Inning

Northeast wins 4 3 over Polygraphic in extra innings at Bennington Little League. Key plays include Hebert and Haley scoring on hits, Hart making a running catch, and Burgess driving in the decisive run after an error. Pitchers Burgess and Gauthier credited with the win and loss. Next game Display vs Polygraphic at 6 p.m. and a Wednesday meeting for Little League officials at 7 p.m.

Bennington Northeast Polygraphic Hebert Haley Wright Romano Balance Flynn Hart Rob Hebert Burgess Gauthier Ritchie Galipeau Bleau Burgess P Sausville

Saratoga Harness Meet Results Compiled By Odds Board

Thoroughbred and trotting card at Saratoga shows multiple heat results with winners from Danark to Atlantic Song across Trots and Paces. Notable finishes include Guy Demon, Frosty Charney, Runnemede Pensive, Marion's Girl, Maysis and Red Rustler with times around 2:06 to 2:12 and attendance 3,096. Scratched entries include Dublin Mac and Jean Mir. Handle totals reach $167,514.

Runnymede Pensive Colville Dream High H. Parker Colonie Prince Jevons Vanessa Hanover Jewzell Mamie's Pride Elmira Strom Hanover Marion Lady Wonder Fraisier Mildy Harmon Axipe Hall Impromptu A.C. Volo Colonie Boy Maysis Morrill Shadydale Conley Runneymede Betty Austin Olympus Hangover Mac Ella Dares Virena G. Hope Grand Violet Pace Mile Red Rustler Coville Darling Wick Larente Caddie Wick Waples Aliso Fabric Cous Kote Hardwood Longwood Brill T. Frisco Ravena Atlantic Song Molnar Velvet Demon Hoy Rooney Hanover Florista Silky Adial Hanover Chalkdale Bryan Lona Springwood Gus To T. Byrd Tinley Elvin Rosecroft Bog Ardus Sabik Wick Valente Burn Belle Felloa Banks Miss Concho Corneau Topax Sue Jean Mir

Contract Signed by Former BU End with Titans

New York Titans of the AFL sign 1962 contract with Karl Kaimer a former Boston University end from Cranford New Jersey. Kaimer was acquired by the Titans at the end of his college career last fall.

NEW York Boston University New York Titans Karl Kaimer Cranford N.J Titans

Vermont Golfers Asked to Register for N E Open

Vermont players must notify John McDonough of Rutland by June 25 to enter the New England Amateur Championship. The event at Warwick Country Club Warwick Neck Rhode Island runs July 23 qualifying and July 27 finals. entries must go to the local organizer, not the New England Golf Association.

Vermont New England John McDonough Rutland Warwick Country Club Warwick Neck R.I New England Golf Association

Racing Entries Showcase Saratoga Trot and Pace Cards

Saratoga entries list first and second race cards with horses, drivers, and purses. The page details multiple divisions across trot and pace events including missing entries and AE substitutions for classes C1 C2 C3.

Hinsdale Racing Entries Lead Off With Dashes and Distances

Glor ia S C McQuigge leads the first division mile trot with a $400 purse, listing entrants such as Bob Mite-R Copeland Hazel Song-W Blake and Bernie Freehall-J Foster. Second division pace and third division trot follow with multiple stakes events and entries across several drivers and horses. The card continues through multiple heats including fourth fifth sixth seventh eighth ninth races, featuring a wide field of names and car names across the Hinsdale track.

Dark Goose R. Kopa Forbes Rosecroft M. B. Janice Johnston M_ Dostie the Menands Diplomat R_ J. Richardson Shadydale Blaze D. Scott Bye Bye Ezra — K. Carmichael Gay Evelyn — J Merrill Kimberly Abbey K_Lunman Nixon — G. Chretien Mike Clancy C. Richards Ardelle L Combs Noel — D. Larlee Eden C. Bogardus Ambo W. Hatfield Belvedere P. Dailey M. Akoury Sr Fingo J Lorento Freight A Dunn Frisky Thomas N. Wines J. Moore Ellen B — A. Ambo Fire Eyes D. Corneau the Fox L_ Fanelli Shadydale Biscuit D. Bromley Dusty’s Dream J Morrill Little Tarzan F. Tingley Rosetta Patch R. Dunn Jack Chips Sandy Don Nibble Brewer D Corneau J. Morrill Stoney — O. Cole Yankee Sis — T. Valiente Mae Hanover H Parker Ohio Valley H. Shafer Sea D. Mile Gloria S — C. McQuigge Bob Mite R_ Copeland Hazel Song W. Blake Bernie Freehall J. Foster Rose Key Bald — P Virag Welcome Sheila — H Bushway Esquire Seabee R. Pease Hoppy Don E. Gilman AE Robin Hood Buddy T Wyn H. Harp Eddie D — H. Bushway Brooke Cater Rocket C — H. Lamb Barrister Dores J. Foster Soy Bet — L. Ellis E Gilman Laurick W. Chicoyne Hatfield Belle J Field Flashy Joe J. Coville Joe van C — A. Huffman Moida H Bushway Volo Miss Quinton Scott H. Robinson Prince Foster W. Foucher Charex M. Beckwith Star Boot Lucky Yates Diamond Big Barney P_ Battis K. C. Cress K_ Gagne Steamboat Bill J Siewierski Wally Song Jo. Schmigel Hava Ave Santa Mooney Wymary Becky D. Cater Bullet Hayes P. Battis Martin Direct Paulene Baby Ja. Hogan Ben Turlington Faucher Tel Tip T. Carter Eric Blaze M. Robinson Topper Leigh H. Harp Furman Hal Kandy Royo Pike Grey Valley H DeWollf D. Price Scotch Eagle A Copeland Sue Lee P. Battis Terry C —H Lomb Sunset Prince Lockerman Jr Harry Erick Bucky H Kger A. Cassidy Uncle Gil F_ Coons Leatherwood Ho — N_ Lorala Barbara Dee — J. Field Keystone Gil! — R. Pierce Lucky Sign Ra Tremblay AE Falconridge Peter — W. Faucher

Thoroughbred racing card results and purses from 1864 event

A detailed race program lists multiple trots and paces for the day. Winners include Nero Hanover in the first race with 7.80 odds, Lady Captain taking the second, and Love Lucky Dime finishing first in the third. The page records times around 2:12 and 2:09, along with numerous contenders and exhibitors such as Robin Maplecroft, Shadydale Tomwyn, and Evelyn's Comet, with an overall handle of 87,250 dollars.

Pace Lamb Chance Bushway Cecil Drayton Logan Olivia Scott Snow Bird Billy Barbara Dale Pai Gilman Worthy Abbot Davis Mr. Passail Lockerman Robin Maplecroft Shadydale Tomwyn Wee Max Evelyn's Comet Calumet Hazel H. Robinson Happy Elisa Gagne Algiers Edward Giers Red Preak Buccaneer Lynn Lybrook Mile Jimmy Cry Faucher BE Hal Hogan Borderview Peter Day Scarab Aubrey York Frisky Jon Black Sam Verna Duke Mattison Jim Carroll Day Reidie Wick Shower Bolt Lusyer Byrd Woresit Victory Stormy Mountain Robinson Billy Waybill Lynaugh Pleasant Dream Pierce Vicky Joe Wayne Direct Prince E Lee Rebel Lond Marge Calypso Bey' Me Coyne Solicitor's Coo Shadydale Feather Royal Ering i Pike Mountain Glow V.J Day H. D. Watts Sir Michael Att Handle

Conn drivers win Yankee 500 at Norwood Arena

Connecticut drivers dominated the Yankee 500 sportsman modified stock car race at Norwood Arena. Bill Slater of Warehouse Point won in a Corvette powered Chevrolet, edging Red Foote of Southington with Hop Harrington of Pawtucket third. It marked Slater’s eighth straight win on the quarter mile track.

Norwood Mass Connecticut Norwood Arena Bill Slater Warehouse Point Conn Red Foote Southington

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