Sam Jones Headlines Lions Sports Night at Bennington
Sam Jones a veteran guard of the Boston Celtics will headline the 14th Curley Williams Sports Night hosted by the Bennington Lions Club. Organizer Dick Long said the final date hinges on Celtics playoff status, with the event likely in late April or early May. The top athlete from Bennington High and Bennington Catholic High will be honored during the program.
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Pro Tennis In New York Opens Madison Square Garden Invite
In New York a four day six match program launches the inaugural 25000 Madison Square Garden invitation on a portable rubber court. The tournament features Rod Laver Ken Rosewall Pancho Gonzales and Andres Gimeno with a 25000 purse and 5000 to the singles winner, the richest on the pro circuit.
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Sawyer Named New Brattleboro Grid Coach
Brattleboro Union High School selects Joseph Moore to coach the varsity basketball team replacing resigning Frank Kennison. Darrell Sawyer appointed head coach of the varsity football team, coming from Bennington where he taught ten years, filling the vacancy left by Andy Natowick who guided the team to the Class L championship this year.
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Wrestling Opens at Y for Boys 12 to 18
A YMCA program starts tomorrow and runs every Wednesday at 6 30 for youths aged 12 to 18. Ted Eisenman, Benhi wrestling coach, will instruct in weight classes from basic holds to takedowns reversals and pins, with a tournament at the end. Call the YMCA for more information.
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Maloney Chooses mound work over summer in Fresno
Cincinnati right hander Jim Maloney ends a 25 day holdout by signing a 1966 contract. The Reds move toward stability as others remain undecided with pitchers Drysdale Koufax Marichal Shaw still as holdouts or uncertain terms.
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Alcindor era looms in UCLA basketball forecast
The 1965-66 season closes with Texas Western NCAA champ and Brigham Young NIT champ, clearing the path for 1967-68 to 1969-70 UCLA with Lew Alcindor, as coach Johnny Wooden readies the 7-foot-1 sophomore for a three-year dominance. Coaches weigh the challenge from Kentucky's Adolph Rupp and Brigham Young's Stan Watts, while Alcindor's impact dominates conversation at College Park and New York.
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Player Poised for Masters Despite Slow Start on Tour
U.S. Open champion Gary Player, after missing the cut in his latest event, says he expects to be back in top form for the Masters in three weeks. He made a department store appearance here for his line of golf equipment and remains confident he will rebound by tournament time.
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French Team Trains Ahead of Werner Cup Ski Races
In Sun Valley Idaho the French national ski team began trial runs in preparation for the Werner Cup races. The sessions aim to fine tune technique and speed ahead of the event featuring top European competitors.
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Sweepstakes Sales Planned In Europe
New Hampshire sweepstakes officials weigh expanding ticket sales to Europe after attorneys return from a state study abroad. Chairman Howell Shepard defends the plan amid Democratic criticism, saying no sales occurred yet and legality hinges on future legal review.
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Hull Targets Another NHL Scoring Record
Montreal reports Bobby Hull, the Chicago star known as the Golden Boy, nears the seven year old season points record. He needs four points to surpass the 96-point mark set by the Canadiens, as Hull chases another major milestone.
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Wilson Has Good Stuff Despite Chisox Shelling
In Winter Haven, Earl Wilson pitched seven innings allowing seven runs and 12 hits as the Red Sox lost 10 to 4 to the White Sox. Wilson said his control was off but he had good stuff. Boston, 2-12 in exhibitions, faces winless Washington Senators in Pompano Beach with catcher situation noted and Tony Conigliaro homering twice in two days. The piece also mentions Jim Player eyeing the Masters and Nicklaus rivalry, plus NHL scoring leaders and Vezina talk.
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Player hosts golf exhibition at department store
U.S. Open champion Gary Player staged a golf exhibition before about 100 customers. He mocked a weekend golfer swing, answered questions, and autographed a young fan's note after delivering advice about practice and improvement.
Boulets top 69ers in YMCA League play at week’s end
YMCA League Two games last evening featured Boulets defeating the 69ers 77 to 67 and the Martians beating the Crawdads 71 to 43. Ronald Ballance led scoring with 33 points, followed by Kevin Racicot with 31 and Greg Croft with 28.
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Westrum Sees Mets Hope With Two New Big Bats
Mets manager Wes Westrum says New York has hope for the coming season after adding two big bats Dick Stuart and Ken Boyer and reshaping the lineup. He predicts more runs with platooning in the outfield and a youthful pitching staff led by Dick Selma Frank McGraw Bill Wakefield and Jack Fisher.
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