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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1966

Page

8

Palmer Casper Set For U S Open Playoff After Collapse

Arnold Palmer and Billy Casper meet in an 18 hole playoff for the $25,000 top money after Palmer squandered a seven stroke lead in the final stretch. Casper battled back with timely putting to force the playoff at San Francisco.

Casper Palmer San Francisco UPI Arnold Palmer Billy Casper Golden Boy of the Fairways Nicklaus Tony Lema Arnie Billy

Three speedboat racers die in Potomac regatta tragedy

Washington UPI report details two fatal crashes at the 35th President's Cup Regatta on the Potomac. Ron Musson perished in the Miss Bardahl impact, while Rex Manchester and Don Wilson died in a second crash aboard Notre Dame and Miss Budweiser. Manchester, 40, father of eight, won the regatta. Wilson, 34, was runnerup. All three died of multiple injuries at George Washington University Hospital as the event was halted.

Washington UPI Potomac River Ron Musson Miss Bardahl Rex Manchester Notre Dame Don Wilson Bud Weiser Manchester Ole Bardahl Musson Wilson West Palm Beach Fla George Washington University Hospital Hains Point Jefferson Memorial Don Dunnington Indianapolis

Bennington Drops Legion Opener to Windsor

Bennington led 3-1 after three innings but Windsor erupted with four runs in the third to seize the 10-6 victory in the Legion opener. J. J. Moore starred for Windsor with a triple, a double and a single, while Bennington’s Jepson and Moore combined for 11 hits against Bob Jenny and Dick Farrell. Bennington heads home to host Brandon next Saturday for the second game of the season.

Windsor Bennington American Legion J. J. Moore Greg Croft Pat Moore Jerry Jepson Bob Jenny Dick Farrell Jenny Brandon Benn Jepson Farrell Stacey Ler Dalton Jones Demeter Rico Petrocelli Fisher Len Green Foy Scott Conigliaro Dave Johnson Bob Tillman Petrocelli McNally Andy Etchebarren Herman

Hogan Wonders If He Will Play Open Again

Ben Hogan, age 53, sat at his locker smoking as he faced questions about a possible last U.S. Open. He said he might not play anywhere until his putting improves, lamenting a terrible day on the greens and noting he needed to average two putts per green to contend.

San Francisco UPI Ben Hogan Hawk Hogan USGA Olympic Club

Pirates and Giants Trounce Opponents in Local Games

In Arlington the Little League Pirates beat the Indians 9 to 4 after a 4-4 tie, with Jim Eggerton driving the deciding rally and four RBIs, while Daryl Brown earned the win. In North Bennington the Giants upset the Dodgers 11 hits powering a late surge led by Charles Peacock’s two-run homer and Pete Perkins’s two-hitter effort. A separate VFW 7 Eagles 2 contest saw Keith Hassenpflug’s eight strikeouts pacing the win. Moose fell to Display 5 4 as Tom Pettit and two others led with three hits. Little League president William Hassenpflug announced a general meeting tonight at 6:30 at the Beech Street field.

Pirates Indians Arlington Jim Eggerton Daryl Brown Jim Corey Joe Galli Eggerton Brown Dennis Holton Giants North Bennington Charles Peacock Pete Perkins Dodgers Terry King Display Moose Tom Pettit Tony Hewson Little League William Hassenpflug Little League Field Beech Street

Woodstock Man Aces 140-Yard Hole in Vermont

Frederick Doubleday, 51, became the oldest Vermont golfer to record a hole-in-one this year by sinking a 140-yard ace on the 13th at Woodstock Country Club on May 5. The Golf Digest Hole-in-One Clearing House logged 17 Vermont aces in 1965.

Norwalk, Conn UPI Woodstock Vermont Golf Digest Frederick Doubleday Woodstock Country Club

Baseball Meeting Tonight for Interstate League Players

All boys ages 13 to 15 interested in playing for Bennington teams in the Interstate League are asked to meet at the YMCA tonight at 6:30. Ray LeBarron, CYO team manager, and Everett Chaffin, Elks team manager, will discuss the coming season with prospective players.

Bennington YMCA Ray LeBarron Catholic Youth Organization Everett Chaffin Elks

Krausse Shuts Out Athletics To Start Doubleheader Sweep

Lew Krausse pitched a six hitter shutout in a 1-0 win to begin a Kansas City doubleheader sweep against the Angels on Father's Day. The Athletics also fell in the second game, 3-2, while other AL results included Baltimore over Boston 5-3 and Washington 2-1 over Cleveland.

Krausse Athletics Lew Krausse Lew Sr Angels Kansas City Lew Philadelphia A’s Baltimore Boston Washington Cleveland Detroit New York Minnesota Chicago California Bert Campaner Danny Carter

Boston Exh game caps rough skid with split vs Orioles

Boston pitchers Stange McMahon Santiago and Wyatt quiet Orioles to clinch a 5-2 win after a 5-3 loss. Santiago, nursing a bruised forearm, could miss an extra day but remains Boston’s stopper as Red Sox head to Toronto for an exhibition.

Boston Baltimore Orioles Lee Stange Don McMahon Jose Santiago John Wyatt Red Sox Fenway Park Billy Herman Toronto Sancta Maria Hospital Santiago

Vermont Softball Tourney Deadline Nears

Vermont Softball League representatives will meet in Rutland on June 26 at 2 p.m. to set up rounds for this year's tourney. All teams must mail registration by June 22. Entry fee is $15 and includes association national affiliation and tournament fees. Entries to Arthur Merola 35 Cherry St Burlington.

Vermont Softball League Rutland Joseph Pello Arthur Merola Cherry St Burlington Pello

Pavilla defeats Fernandez in Cannes boxing bout

In Cannes France Francois Pavilla 154 outpoints Jose Fernandez 115 12 France censored by UPI.

Cannes France UPI Francois Pavilla Martinque Jose Fernandez

Baseball Standings and Sunday Results Snapshot

Sunday games yielded Pittsburgh defeating Atlanta 2 1 in 11 innings. Cincinnati swept New York with 5 0 and 4 2 results, while St Louis beat Philadelphia 1 0 and 5 1. Chicago edged Houston 9 8, and Los Angeles won 2 1 over San Francisco.

Pitts Atlanta Cincinnati New York St. Louis Philadelphia Chicago Houston Los Angeles San Francisco Ww. L. Pet San Fran Pittsburgh

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