Clay Title Fight Finds Home In Verdun Montreal UPI
Cassius Clay will fight Ernie Terrell in Verdun Canada on March 29 at Verdun Arena an 8000 seat venue near Montreal. Main Bouts Inc promoted bout while All-Canada Sports Ltd pushed Verdun site after Montreal Chicago New York Pittsburgh Louisville were considered. Mayor George OReilly was contacted and a meeting was arranged after a long promoter session with the Montreal Athletic Commission. The commission later demanded conditions before approval.
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Injuries Hit Celts Again in Providence Game
Celtics replace injured Woody Sauldsberry with John Thompson of Providence College for the St. Louis Hawks game at Rhode Island Auditorium. Thompson steps in as Sauldsberry recovers from a pinched nerve. Celtics seek to extend lead in the Eastern Division with nine games left while facing a weekend back-to-back with the 76ers.
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The Baron Is Back Kentucky No 1
Kentucky coach Adolph Rupp, once rumored near retirement, leads a 23 0 Wildcats team amid a 15 10 season last year. He defends his approach noting fewer mistakes from fundamentals and meticulous practice, while praising his players as year older and smarter. Rupp, 64, remains a dominant figure with a 728 150 career mark.
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Class L Semis Set for Monday night rivalry
Defending Class L champion Bennington Catholic faces Burlington High School at Roy Patrick Gym in Burlington Monday night at 8 30. Rutland High meets Rice Memorial of Burlington at 7 00. Semifinal winners meet in the state finals Saturday March 12 at the same venue.
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Tourney Results Rutland Beats MSJ 51 50 Upset
Rutland defeats MSJ 51 to 50 in a tight tournament game. Rice leads Spaulding 77 53 as Spaulding trails. Rookie guard contributions helped Rutland edge a late comeback bid.
Benhi Sponsors Gym Night for Juniors and Faculty
Benhi's junior class sponsors a Gym Night in the Benhi gymnasium from 8 to 11 p.m. tonight. Faculty and junior high students are invited to participate in badminton, ping pong, volleyball and other indoor activities. Refreshments will be sold and a small admission fee will be charged.
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Prince's Industrial League Clinches Undefeated Title
The Prince's team finished the Bennington Industrial League season with eight wins and no defeats to capture the league crown. Eagle Square Nadeau Fuels and Vermont Bank and Trust tied for second at 5-3. The league tourney begins Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the State Armory with National Guard out. John Wilkinson led Prince's with 20 points in a 69-56 win over Nadeau Fuels. Butch Corbett added 17. Eagle Square beat Vermont Bank and Trust 58-54. Denny Bornt scored 24 for the winners.
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Bruins collapse ends playoff hopes with Rangers defeat
Boston Bruins suffer a 5-4 loss to New York Rangers after a late rally falls short. Reggie Fleming scores twice, including the go-ahead goal at 15:22 of the final period, as Boston slips further from the fifth spot and out of contention with 13 games left. Fans endure a sixth straight setback amid a fragile playoff outlook.
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Perfecta Wagering Opens At Green Mountain Park
POWNAL The Perfecta, an innovation in wagering, debuts as the 1966 harness season begins at Green Mountain Park tomorrow night. The new wager joins the daily double and twin double in a full program, with Perfecta tickets sold for the final race and refunds issued for scratched horses. The venue offers heated facilities and an 8 p.m. start for what promoters call the area’s earliest harness racing season.
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Cazzie Russell Named UPI College Player of the Year
Cazzie Russell of Michigan, 6 foot 6 and 218 pounds, won UPI Player of the Year with 131 votes from 227 voters. Dave Bing of Syracuse was second with 24, with Schellhase Purdue Walker Providence Dampier Kentucky among others receiving votes. Russell led Michigan to two Big Ten titles and contends for a third as he eyes a possible NBA draft.
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Little League Meets Sunday at Knights of Columbus
The Bennington Little League will meet Sunday evening at the Knights of Columbus Hall. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m.
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