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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1962
Page
6
A dramatic baseball night saw Mike Fornieles of Boston plunk four Cleveland batters in a doubleheader sweep, while the Indians moved two games ahead of Minnesota. Barry Latman pitched a five hit shutout in game two and Bubba Phillips hit a go ahead homer in the opener.
Hank Aaron remains hot as Milwaukee hitter fuels leads with nine hits in 16 at bats and three homers in three days. He, along with teamwide runs, lifts Milwaukee to bragging rights while Pittsburgh and Houston win to tighten NL standings as rain impacts several games.
In the 65th national men’s golf championship at Duke, rain halted the second round after 36 holes. Medalist Kermit Zarley of Houston led with 140 and survived to win his opening match, while several top contenders including Layton, Byers, and Lotz were eliminated or sidelined as weather interrupted play.
Washington beat Detroit 5 to 4 Cleveland won 6 to 3 Boston shutout Chicago 3 to 0 Minnesota lost 5 to 1 Los Angeles defeated Kansas City 5 to 1 New York at Baltimore postponed with rain Boston at Cleveland and Washington at Detroit Minnesota at Chicago and Los Angeles at Kansas City listed as postponed Games on Friday include Boston at Baltimore Los Angeles at Minnesota Washington at Cleveland and Kansas City at Chicago New York at Detroit Houston beat San Francisco 9 to 5 Milwaukee 9 to 3 New York 4 Cincinnati 2 St Louis 5 Los Angeles 4 in 11 innings Chicago at Philadelphia N Only game Houston at New York St Louis at Philadelphia Chicago at Pittsburgh Cincinnati at Los Angeles Milwaukee at San Francisco
Royal Rick starts from post No. 12 in the $65,000 Good Time Pace at Yonkers Raceway, a middle event of the Yonkers triple series over 1 mile. Henry T. Adios, driven by Stanley Dancer from post 10, is the 3-1 favorite. Royal Rick is listed at 4-1.
Stowe hosts the fifth annual rally and gymkhana by the Sports Car Club of Vermont and Stowe Area Association on July 21 22. The weekend includes a 150 mile road rally a banquet July 22 a gymkhana at Mt Mas field with 34 awards and a safety award from the Automobile Legal Association for top overall point winner. Advanced registration caps at 75 with Green Mountain Inn as social headquarters and Stowe Area Association as registration HQ.
The Bennington Junior American Legion baseball team seeks volunteers for playing coaching managing or officiating. A meeting is set for tomorrow at 7 30 p m at the YMCA announced by Dr F C Temasi.
Pittsburgh AP report notes Cincinnati writer Earl Lawson says Johnny Temple hits harder than Vada Pinson. Pinson apologized after a scuffle in the dressing room before a Pirates 5-4 win. Temple, ex-Red and Orioles, previously fought Lawson six years earlier over a disputed call.
Cleveland remains in sole possession of the AL lead after sweeping Boston in a two night doubleheader. Jim Perry earned win in the opener as Barry Latman shut out the Red Sox in the nightcap. Gene Conley struggled, and Mike Fornieles issued four walks in his first start of the season as the Sox fell further behind.
Federalist raced to a national season record of 2:08 1 5 in the Schohaire Valley Pace at Saratoga Raceway last night after a stretch duel with Ted Hanover. The winning time sliced a full second off the prior mark held by Meadow Hart for its sex and gait.
Comprehensive results from Hinsdale harness racing feature nine dashes of pacing and trotting events. Prodigal Rosecroft and Almana lead the mile dashes with fast times while Baby Billy and Blue Waters post notable finishes. Attendance hits 2061 with handle at 690903.
The Bennington Elks earned their first Interstate League victory by defeating Arlington 12-6 in Arlington behind Ed Farrar who struck out 11 without a walk. Lurie's won 7-4 at Hoopsick Falls over North Bennington Lions after a 3-3 tie. Bennington CYO crushed Manchester 14-0 at Alumni Field led by Millington with 15 strikeouts and two hits by Pendergast Moore.
More than 200 amateur wrestlers from 27 nations weigh in today and draw for positions in the 14th world championship. Freestyle action begins with competitors under 114.5 pounds. Iran Turkey and Russia lead the freestyle team race with the United States Japan and Bulgaria close behind. Tran returns all five prior gold medalists. The biennial World Wrestling Federation congress follows, then three days of Greco Roman wrestling.
In a Saratoga card dense with trot and pace mile events, 9600 Victory Sue (Corneau) clocked 7.07 with a 3.0 margin over Harry M (Fuss) and Runnymede Colin (8. Bogardus) at 4.60, time 2:09. Also results feature Mighty Goose, Viva, and Iso-rkiing Lady among others in multiple divisions. purses range from 1,000 to 5,400 with several horses showing strong stretch runs and near misses.
Pittsfield High School shortstop Mark Belanger signed a bonus contract with the Baltimore Orioles for about 35000. He, 18, was assigned to the Orioles Class D farm team in Bluefield West Virginia.
Ralph Wheeler, 63, longtime Boston Herald sports writer and promoter of sandlot baseball, died of a heart attack. He spent 38 years at the Herald after starting as a copy boy and ran the Suburban Twin Baseball League. A Malden resident, he assisted high school athletes in college admissions and athletic careers.
Sport parachute fans from Orange and Athol will view hopefuls trying out for the U S team to compete in the World Parachute championships at Orange in August. Sixteen entrants will mass jump into Athol High School fairgrounds followed by a reception hosted by tournament officials and local leaders.
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