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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1964

Page

7

Spicy Living Favored In Suffolk's Hannah Dustin Handicap

Spicy Living leads 34 distaff entries for the Suffolk Downs $15,000 Hannah Dustin Handicap at a mile and sixteenths. The Boston-owned filly carries 129 pounds, with Paris Ego at 122 and Radar Site third, as trainer Jimmy Rowe guides Spicy Living in the feature.

Boston Mass Spicy Living Eleanora Sears Dervish Suffolk Downs Hannah Dustin Arthur Hunt Hunt Clear Springs Stable Paris Ego Dustin Peter Fuller Radar Site Sears Bay State Jimmy Rowe Hialeah

LL Tryouts Start Today at Bennington Little League Fields

Bennington Little League begins tryouts this week and next at the County Street fields for ages 9–12. 9–10 year olds tryouts are May 5, 7, and 12 at 6 p.m.. 11–12 year olds May 6, 11, and 13. Players from minor leagues or new 8-year-olds must register.

Bennington Little League County Street

Foster Wins Feature Race at Green Mountain Park

Graham Cracker a six year old son of Graham Hanover won his second race in four starts before 2 875 fans at Green Mountain Park Monday night. Irv Foster rode to a three length margin as Bay State Andy and Joe Dillon set the early pace. The mile was completed in 2 06.1 with Rebel Land Sue second after a stretch drive and Midnight Spangler third. Rebel Land Sue paid 7 3.80 and Midnight Spangler 3.20.

Graham Cracker Rebel Land Sue Midnight Spangler Buddy Comet Jevons Doctor Vernon Cole Judy Sand Alesso Guy Spongier Ben Loco Apostle Star Baron Janie Jey Blake Flash Dares Kane Mamie's Pride Peckham Mick Tara Always Mine Worthy Son Cadet Brooke Froger Prince Coville Easing Bier Crane Jo Bo Prince Consel Miss Mur Phy Song Freddie Miss Belwin Congress George Burgess Prim's Lad del Priore Chemps Vitory Geraughty Sunny Ed Fair Kamaela Sandy Volo Quick Trigger Zelda C Georgona Wyneese Ryan Lady Wonder Heeney Dewey Holmes Clayhaven Whizzer Jealous Abbe Top Market Gogo Penny Mr. Quinn Scott Foster Rebel Lond Sue Midnight Spongier Meyocks Bay State Andy Billy Brooks J. L. Trail Joe Dillon Royal Majesty

Gem Direct Leads Green Mountain Park Harness Feature

Gem Direct from Angus Farm eyes a fourth straight win in Green Mountain Park's featured seventh race, drawn at seven with Marcel LeFebvre guiding. Sea Weed, Bracey, Colonie Girl and a field of nine including Hill Views and Adios Ace compete as post time at 8 10 p.m. with twin double as the last four races.

Pownal Green Mountain Park Angus Farm Gem Direct Gem Hanover Marcel LeFebvre Lena Faber Bay State Andy Bracey Colonie Girl Frank Jevons Lilli Put Miss Belwin Hill Views Ken Heeney W. J. Counsel Dave Dunckley Adios Ace Ozzie Cole Jerry’s Kin Johnny Winters Buddy Long Lou Alesso Credamus Jim Manzi Jean Harvey Burgess Shadydale Tomwyn Kane Society Way Devizzio Kelly Boy Casey Shadydale Hi Tone Childs Freight Racer Dunckley Martin Direct Foster Peagy Eric Irish Ali Bell Erick Bucky Mountain Justice Clorl Vicky Jo Corneilier J. G. Rachel McQuvarrie Apache Mattison Vionite Cossette Indiana State Huntress Clever Stone Nazzarion Billy Laird Foster Lynette Charm Yankee Sunset Burgess Shadydaile Biscuit Purse Faster Kathy Cooper Miss Jessie Direct Foster McDale Melburn Dawkins Lyndie Breezer Crane Cindy's Shadow Kane Gerad Mir Sorrentino Great Northern Lovely Laura Adios Stone Proud Princess Ensign Rose Mattison Pacers Purs Sammy Stoner Beli Cousin Kate Cornellier Knight Scene Manzi Lucknow Frisco Collins Golden Frost Allen Miss T. Bird Kelly W. D. Meiburn Peckham Meadow Fair Derb Silverheels Cross Money Solicitor Lefectvre Sea Weed Crane Beareau wIneer Cole Buddy Song Alesso Manzi Jr Winters OW. J. Counsel Dunckiey Hill View Heeney Jevons Rensselaer Lad Ellis Double Akoury Rose Mary Byrd Culhane Miss Millie Abbe Foster Inca Silk Jr Direct Image Guy

Man who sued, becomes best man at wedding

Michael J. Silverstein, 21, sued a man in a traffic accident case in Los Angeles court. The defendant, Thomas W. Burdine, 42, agreed to be best man at Silverstein's wedding to Sylvia Hannan, 19, after losing the $160 small claims suit. The same judge who handled the traffic case officiated at the ceremony.

Los Angeles UPI Michael J. Silverstein Thomas W. Buredine Silverstein Sylvia Hannan

Tri-Mont Texaco Clinches Southern League Title

The Southern Vermont Bowling League wrapped the 1963-64 season with a farewell dinner at Heartwellville Lodge. Tri-Mont Texaco, Pownal Valley and Volkswagen earned team trophies. Tri-Mont Texaco and Volkswagen received plaques for top three-game series and high single game. Individual honorees included Dick Mullins for high average, John Barber for high triple, Lou Liggett for high single, and Liggett as most improved bowler. Final standings list Tri-Mont Texaco first through Bellemare's eighth.

Southern Vermont Heartwellville Lodge Tri-Mont Texaco Pownal Valley Volkswagen Dick Mullins John Barber Lou Liggett

Green Mt Entries Race Card May 1964 Horse Races

Entries listed for multiple harness races at Green Mountain on May 5 1964 with purses ranging from 600 to 750 dollars. Notable horses include Bachelor Boy Crystal Seabee and Emily Scotch among trotters pacers and mixed divisions. Carried drivers and owners names reflect a busy racing card.

Goos Bachelor Boy Davis Crystal Seabee Story the Merchant Folger Chaty Bonnie Crone Emily Scotch Foster Torr Debbie Phettepiece Flu Man Silk Jr Mr. Kildare Ryan

Lime Rock Park Opens Season in New England

Lime Rock Park in Lime Rock Connecticut opened the 1964 sports car road racing season drawing 3,500 spectators to 140 entries across eight 15 lap races. Bob Grossman driving a Ferrari GTO won race 2, Candido DaMota took race 3 in a Lotus, and George Alderman led race 7 with an Elva Mark VII setting a lap pace of 90 MPH.

Lime Rock Conn New England Lime Rock Park Sports Car Club of America Bob Grossman West Nyack N.Y Candido DaMota Floral Park Jordan King Poughkeepsie Lotus George Alderman Newport Del

Green Mountain Harness Race Results Report

Track conditions clear with fast times as pacers and trotters compete for purses from 400 to 750. Notable finishes include Nixie and Lansing Hanover posting strong early miles and Doctor Vernon placing in the middle of the card. Attendance and handle figures listed alongside multiple scratched entries and notable also selections.

Nixie Alien Huntress Hanover Lutman Toft Dares Imperial Marie Conestoga Song Master Jett Alotta Lansing Hanover Hoyt Lady True Dawkins Aston Sam Crane Ailso Fred Pick Stardust Nancy Irene's Rascal Shadydale Luster

Counts First Celt Choice Bonham 2nd in Celtics Draft

UPI reports Mel Counts of Oregon State and Celtics first draft pick begins weight training to add muscle for a 7 foot frame. Red Auerbach praises Counts and notes his shooting from the corner while predicting practice will reveal his pivot stamina. Ron Bonham, Cincinnati, was Boston's second pick as a shooter. Providence's John Thompson is highlighted as center insurance.

Boston UPI Mel Counts Oregon State Boston Celtics Counts Red Auerbach Auerbach Bill Russell Ron Bonham University of Cincinnati Providence John Thompson Center Insurance

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