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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1963
Page
8
Frank Robinson went 5 for 5 with two home runs and a double, driving in seven runs as Cincinnati routed Houston 13 3. The performance capped the Reds’ biggest scoring night of the season and marked a hot stretch for the veteran slugger.
Bennington High School meets Hoosick Falls Central School in an interstate baseball duel at Hoosick Falls at 4 p.m. with Dave Ord pitching for Bennington and Dick Lasser possibly for Hoosick Falls. Bennington Catholic High School visits Rutland to face the Red Raiders as part of a five game road trip ending soon. Burr and Burton host Ludlow of Black River at 4 p.m. in Manchester as injuries hamper the Bulldogs.
Thoroughbred and harness style results from Hinsdale feature race-by-race finishes including Cyclone Hanover Gil ee, Prince Galion, and Onie Demon with times around 2:15. Also ran lists name Tuition Tarr Debbie Billy Laird Shadydale Toniwyn and White Mountain among others. Attendance set a new record with open handie figures noted.
Boston Red Sox optioned righthanded reliever Hal Kolstad to Seattle on a 24 hour recall basis, trimming the roster to 24. Kolstad, 27, logged a 14.80 ERA over seven innings. Manager Johnny Pesky said a minor trade was hoped for but failed.
American runners Jim Beatty and Jim Grelle will race in the 5000 meter and mile events at the Coliseum Relays on May 17, facing New Zealand stars Murray Halberg and Peter Snell. The meet in Los Angeles will feature top distance competition.
St Marys Alumni Association held an athletic banquet with William Carley as principal speaker. Awards went to 17 varsity players in basketball and baseball, with additional recognition for Mal McGuire, Butch La Flamme, John Waythus, Jim Bullson, Danny Gleichowski, Bill Benskuski and Richard Hickey. ten girls as cheerleaders and religious medals presented.
Frank Robinson of the Reds went 5-for-5 with two homers two singles and a double driving in seven runs in a 13 to 3 victory over Houston. Ray Herbert of the White Sox pitched two hit shutout baseball against the Yankees, collecting a 2 to 0 victory for his third straight shutout and fourth in five games.
Arlington High School improved to 3-0 in the Molly Stark League with a 6-3 victory over Leland Grey. Tom Poulin delivered a two RBI hit in the seventh inning while Russ Holton and Jim Hayden combined on the mound. The Eagles face North Bennington in a key league matchup Tuesday in Arlington.
North Bennington exploded for 15 hits and 22 runs to defeat Whitingham in a Molly Stark League game. Pete Holden and Sim Crosier hit home runs, Phil Harrington added a triple, and multiple errors plus 10 walks aided the Governors as they move to 3-0 in league play while Whitingham troubles linger. Tuesday trip to Arlington looms with NBHL and Arlington both at 3-0.
The 1963 revived league begins Monday with Eagle Square Manufacturing Co. versus Sals and Cushman against Tansitor at Tansitor field on Route 9. Games start at 6 15 p m. A second game follows Tuesday at Memorial Park between Union Carbide and Davey Oil.
Thursday results show Baltimore 4 Boston 1, Washington 6 Cleveland, Chicago 2 New York 0. The schedule lists many night games and Saturday pairings including Cincinnati at New York Milwaukee at Philadelphia St Louis at Pittsburgh and Chicago at Houston among others.
The Smokies clinched the Men's City Bowling League crown with four points against Empire as Bennington Brush drew 3-1 with Shea's Wood, yielding Smokies a one point edge. High games showcased J Ottaviano 214 single and 542 triple for Empire, and T Townsend 564 for triple.
Walter O Malley, president of the Los Angeles Dodgers, told The Associated Press he will not fire manager Walter Alston and has no plans to replace him during the season. He praised Leo Durocher but said he would remain as coach and not become manager. O Malley stressed his policy against mid season firings.
Ray Herbert, 33, improved to 4-1 with another 2-0 win as Chicago blanked the New York Yankees to preserve a one game lead. Stennhouse pitched a shutout for Washington over Cleveland, while other NL games saw San Francisco, Chicago Cubs, St Louis, Cincinnati, and Mets winning.
From His Doorstep George Chandler 12 son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Chandler Jr of Harwood Hill reeled in a 14 inch native trout weighing 1 pounds in a meadow brook behind his home. He had only fished a few times and struggled to haul the big fish to the bank.
S F Giants take three straight in Milwaukee to extend Braves losing streak to six. Billy O'Dell earned his fourth win without a loss, going the distance. Manager Alvin Dark praised the rotation as San Francisco lines up Sanford Marichal and Fisher for a Los Angeles series.
Hoosick Falls Central School crushed Hartford 21-0 in a Washington County League game. Ben Niles homered for the third time this season with two other hits, while Dick Niles led with three hits and nine strikeouts for starter. Jayvees beat Berlin JV 22-7.
A May 5 meeting at Wallingford Post 32 outlined the Vermont American Legion Baseball structure for 3 divisions of four teams each. Division 3 includes Rutland Proc tor Wallingford and Bennington with co chair David Knights. Attendees noted post athletic officers run teams and that state interest has revived numbers, with 16 to 20 teams possible next year.
Gene Big Daddy Lipscomb, All-Pro defensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers, died at Lutheran Hospital in Baltimore. The 31-year-old, 6 foot 6 inch 288 pound tackle was traded from the Baltimore Colts two seasons ago and had an NFL career spanning a decade. He peaked with All-Pro honors in 1958 and 1959. Lipscomb and his wife Cecilia were divorced in 1960 and they had two children.
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