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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1964
Page
12
Indiana and Yale clash at the NCAA swimming championships in New Haven as qualifying heats yield four NCAA records and five meet records. Notables include Jed Graef, Bill Craig, Steve Clark, Roy Saari, and Fred Schmidt who set meet records or NCAA marks while Yale and USC chase team points. Clark adds a 200 free record before finals.
The Bennington Bowling Association wrap up a two-division event with Volkswagen Body Shop sponsored by Liggett-Bosworth clinching the scratch title. Doubles went to Corbett and Distasio, Townsend won singles and all-events in the scratch division as Main swept handicap events. The tournament lists 47 teams 60 doubles 76 singles and honors local bowlers and sponsors.
An avalanche roared down from 10 000 feet in the Otz tal area burying six unidentified skiers. Officials say the trapped group can only be reached on foot until weather clears, with rescue efforts hampered by the steep terrain.
Oxford and Cambridge crews meet on the River Thames for the 110th boat race. The expected toss up features Duncan Spencer, an American from Yale, attempting a second straight victory, with Cambridge countering by Canadian Olympian John Lecky and American John Kiely. Final outcome may hinge on weather and rower form.
Dale Long, 38, former major league outfielder and first baseman, returns to North Adams Mass seeking work as player coach or scout. With 20 years in the majors and stints with Pirates Browns Cubs Giants Yankees Senators, he aims for an East-based post but will travel. He rules out umpiring and hopes to stay near family and his cafe business.
New arrivals bring the total at Green Mountain Park to 152 horses awaiting the first Vermont pari mutuel harness meet on April 4. Listed are Colonie Girl Colonie Boy Colonie Prince General Sampan and others owned by Frank Jevons Ethel's Guess and Marion E Valor among Bradford Green Mountain Stables entries. Clyde Mattison of Bennington placed eighth in Hinsdale Raceway last year with 24 wins and a .254 win rate.
Exhibition games at Pompano Beach and Sarasota were called off due to rain. Houston and Washington squads listed with pitchers Woodeshick and Anderson among others. Kaska hit a home run in New York A versus Baltimore night game in Miami.
Burglars looted Warren County courthouse offices and stole more than $13,000. They also broke into 13 slot machines seized in raids and stored in the sheriff's office.
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