Red Sox Top-Notch Pitching Sparks Double-Header Win
Boston's four hurlers shut down Minnesota in an 8-1 opener and 4-1 in the nightcap to sweep the doubleheader. Earl Wilson, Ken Sanders, Jose Santiago, and Darrell Brandon combined on the two wins as Rico Petrocelli hit a grand slam, Joe Foy had three hits, and George Scott homered to lift Boston to a series start against Kansas City.
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Cardinals Lose Final Game In Historic Busch Stadium
The St. Louis Cardinals bid farewell to Busch Stadium as Willie McCovey anchored the San Francisco Giants with a three run pinch homer in the sixth, sealing a 10-5 victory and a historic finale. Cepeda sparked the comeback with a single preceding the decisive blast while both clubs chased NL and AL action across multiple matchups.
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Bennington High and Bennington Catholic Postponed Again
This afternoon’s game between Bennington High and Bennington Catholic has been postponed due to the weather. It will be played next week on a date not yet set. The game had already been postponed once because of the rain.
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Saber Slips Give Game To Brattleboro High School
Brattleboro High School rallied from behind to beat North Bennington Bennington Catholic 11 to 9 at Welling Field Saturday morning after a five run lead by the Catholic team evaporated in the seventh inning. J J Moore walked one and struck out another to begin the fatal frame as Brattleboro loaded the bases with three straight singles and a walk before an out ended a potential tie.
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Vermont Referee Scholarships Highlight Basketball Officials
The Vermont State Board of the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials awarded two scholarships to children of board members. Mary Patricia Daley, daughter of Rutland’s John and Mrs. Daley, studies at Mount St. Joseph Academy and plans to enter the University of Vermont. Michael Pequignot, son of Burlington’s Jules and Mrs. Pequignot, attends Rice Memorial High School and will enroll at UVM in September. The selections were made by the board officers and three members.
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Keane Fired as Yankees Manager in Anaheim
In Anaheim last Saturday the New York Yankees dismissed Johnny Keane as manager while Ralph Houk left his executive post to replace him. Mickey Mantle, paying tribute to Keane, acknowledged his own pride and commitment as the team shifted leadership amid a victory that framed the moment as a shining hour for all three men.
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Brattleboro High Rolls Over Cats in Lopsided Win
Brattleboro High exploded for 11 runs in the third inning to crush Bennington High 16 to 2 on a Saturday morning. Cats errors plagued the visitors as Brattleboro committed two. five Cat miscues helped fuel the rally. Christie, Mears and Church contributed key plays as Bennington faded late.
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Clay in London For Cooper Fight
Cassius Clay arrived in London for the May 21 world heavyweight title defense against Henry Cooper at Highbury Stadium. The soft spoken champion said he may be floored again, plans to weigh 203 pounds, about 11 pounds lighter than his Toronto bout. Cooper previously defeated Clay three years ago before a later knockout.
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Kauai King Returns Home For Victory Celebration
Kauai King wins the Kentucky Derby by half a length at Churchill Downs to claim the crown for owner Michael Ford and trainer Henry Forrest. Plans are in place to ship the colt to Pimlico for the May 21 Preakness Stakes as the field lines up for the second leg of the Triple Crown. Don Brumfield rode the Derby winner, while Blue Skyer and Advocator also head to Baltimore for the Preakness.
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Rutland tops standings in tight WVL baseball race
Rutland leads BCHS and Otter Valley as WVL standings show Rutland 3 0, BCHS 2 1, Otter Valley 2 1, Benhi 1 2, MSJ 0 4. Week games include Benhi at Rutland, BCHS at MSJ, BCHS at Brattleboro, Benhi at McCann, BCHS at Rutland, Benhi at Brattleboro. In a horse race note Kauai King, favorite, paid 6.80 4.20 3.60 with Advocator 13 and 8.60 and Blue Skyer 5.80. Kauai King won $120,500.
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New England Interscholastic Tournament Revived Next Year
The New England Interscholastic Basket ball Tournament will be revived on a limited basis next year after a two year lapse. Council of New England Principals Associations votes to reinstate the event with Concord principal John Callaghan authorized to lead efforts. Expected participants include New Hampshire Maine Rhode Island and possibly Vermont in the first renewal in March. Massachusetts and Connecticut may also be persuaded to return to the annual tournament last held in 1964.
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BCHS Plans Fifth Annual Bennington Horse Show
Planning for BCHS fifth annual horse show on Sunday June 26 at Fairdale Farms is underway. Northeast riders compete for trophies ribbons and cash prizes with acts by Charles Kelton Transportation Co and Red Hoover featuring Sandy and Good Boy. Judges Alfred Cox James Rooney steward Joseph Maguire. show affiliated with American and Vermont Horse Show Associations for BCHS benefit.
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