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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1968

Page

14

Northeast Caddies Ride Backing of PGA Teaching Pros

Joe Moresco head pro at Woodmere Club on Long Island helps launch a Metropolitan section PGA program pairing top teaching pros with local clubs for clinics sports nights and golf dinners after 4 30 pm. The plan aims to boost local involvement and support home club pros alongside touring stars.

New York UPI United States Nicklaus Palmer Casper Joe Professional Golfers Association Joe Moresco Woodmere Club Long Island PGA Moresco Met Wes Ellis Tom Nieporte Bill Collins Jerry Pittman Billy Farrell Walter Hagen

Dancer's Image Prepares for Preakness Stakes

Dancer's Image, the Kentucky Derby disqualified winner, galloped two miles at Pimlico as trainer Lou Cavalaris and owner Peter Fuller monitored workouts ahead of the May 18 Preakness Stakes. A three-mile gallop and medical checks followed, with plans to travel to Toronto and Louisville for forthcoming events and hearings.

Baltimore UPI Pimlico Peter Fuller Boston Lou Cavalaris Cavalaris Jim T. O'Connor Toronto Fuller Louisville Dancer

Hinsdale Horse Show Entries Counted for May 11

Listings show first through tenth pace and associated horses or entrants for a Hinsdale event on Saturday May 11 1968 including entries such as Robert Byrd Kane Air Pride Andersen Miss Scottiana Bartus and many others. The article also features a block quote on caddie programs and the role of pro golfers in developing young players.

Robert Byrd — Kane Air Pride Andersen Scottiana — Bartus Muriel — Allen Brown Lusty Silk Special Melody — Letendre Little Dan — Mello Sisters Frisco — Tilbert Frank's Knight — Harp John P Carmichael — Cross Sky Go — Allen Fire Bird — Kane Dawn C — Nichols Tip Hat — Colby Bright Girl — Blouplon Johnny Rhythm Blake Berrie B — Hogan Early Bird Breezy — Puntolillo Jill Maplecroft Gilman Greentree Warrior Hal Wayne — Martin Esquire Ruth — Colby Ettagraph — Harp Somers Girl — Mattison Rollon Rapid Beckwith Dewey Holmes Pease

Pistons Break 165 MPH In Indianapolis Trials

In Indianapolis practice, Roger McCluskey and Bobby Unser topped 167 mph in piston cars, fastest so far in the month. Twenty six cars ran Friday as rain interruptions paused the session. A. J. Foyt and Dan Gurney also surpassed 165 mph, with Pollard switching from turbine to piston during the day.

Indianapolis Ind Roger McCluskey Bobby Unser McCluskey Tucson Ariz Spa Unser Albuquerque N.M Indianapolis Motor Speedway A.J. Foyt Houston Dan Gurney Santa Ana Calif Art Pollard Medford Ore Gordon Johncock Hastings Mich Pollard

Pownal Race Night Results May 10 1950s card

Horse racing card at Pownal on Friday May 10 with nine races. Notable finishes include Brandon Miss and Valenciano winning early races, Westover Drive clocking 1 39 2 in the fourth race, and Evelyn's Baby leading a seventh race finish. Attendance listed as 1,999 with handle 123 205.

Pownal Entries May 12 1968 Harness Racing Cards

Harness racing entries list for Pownal on Sunday May 12 1968 across ten races with horses, drivers, and purse of 1100 to 1400. Notable names include Ernst Donahue Handley Gabriele and multiple horses in each division racing for 100 and 400 dollars with mile and 5f 7f distances.

Carleil—Diamond Tweed House Handley McLeod Mister S Davis Sarmann Jinx—Pruden Everullah Donnally Jabneh Belle—Ernst Somawray Gabriele Ernst Rougish Kelly Stone of Gold Gee Otonal— Frazier Zab—Masia Ed’s Calandrelli Grand Manitou—Hill Olylea— Miller Miss. Wishbone—McLeod Land Pruden Plastique— Miller Don Nepo Hill Roa Raja— Mafia Roly High Steve—Gash Quisp—J. Smith Appreciation—Gee Shorts—Kelly Laurel Miche—Donahue Winvier— Mafia Kessler Minado—Gee Toy Party—Pruden Huff Puff Sam Zook Call Me Sanity—Wall Chantajista Never Give Up Pasquarelli Donahue Golden Game Jr John Hernon Superior Sal—Frazier Sholto Belona Arsenal McCracken Shree— Mafia Tudor Anne—Gibb Sassy Bull Damn D-Lea—Donahue Moon Romance Fair Kicker Pat’s Desire Mills Feudal Chief—Handley Whirl An Deal Canada—Karpe Nail File—McLeod Echo’s Breeze Sly Sultan Crown Rose Stand Tall—Ernst Motoring Polion Miss Waldemar—Kelly Beech Jacket Boiniss Misty White M.H. Hawkins A. Nota Mission Rome Express G.S. Colella G.B. Smith Mate—Handley Sorensen Pride—Nieves Peggies Pet—Pruden Norm Milove

Saratoga Entries First Trot and Pace Showdowns

A crowded Saratoga card lists FIRST- Trot $700 with nine entries led by Mr Steps Butcher and observer, SECOND- Pace $600 lineup including Derringer and Yankee Chris, THIRD- Pace $650 field topped by Foggy Escort and Cloudy Night, with additional races through TENTH- Pace $1,100 and higher purses featuring numerous horses, drivers, and bets across the program.

Mr. Steps — Butcher Deana Flight Katahdin Lady Mundy Observer —Davis Profitable—Coutu Pinnicle Dandie Algires— Peckham Phillips Pride Alkes Derringer— Manzi Shyster Lofty John—Bruce Yankee Chris— Mast Red Top Forbes—Langtry Eric Direct Windale Flyer Perfector Hanover— Parker Weir Brash Yankee—Langtry Sue Eden—Lamb France Ibaf— Morel Bay Bomber Kelly Z Alotta—Nazarian Paris Deamon—Coutu Riccochet Todd—Clouthier Fred G.—Desantis Lillian Liner—Hamilton Volo Tag—Lombard Jenny’s Joy O’dare Brownlie Lynne—Storey Xenlas Mischief Kyle O’mara Auredate Hay Fee Dream—Butcher Chief’s Princess—Gray Long Worthy—Baumann Sue Foo—Battis Sudden Yankee McQuiggs Marengo—LaDuce Gladston’s Brutus— Parker Chuckoyette Star— Low River Road Joy—Baumann Destra Quick—satus Collyer Lee Diamond— Parker Crimson Adios Buddy Brae Homeric— Polk Hal Dew——Storey Brandy Winslow Low Pace Valley Hill—Hamilton Go Yates— Moran Rockey Herbert—Bergeron Mr. Yankee Scott— Parker Jolly Host—Pultz Shadydale Garty—Battis Donald Treasure Bruce Tenth Handy Lad—McQuigge Artist Hanover—Battis Call Me Al—Allen Rebel and Star—McGuire Coolie’s Boy—Dennis Fleets Pride— Wells Night Scene Anson—Langtry

Dancer's Image Derby Scandal Theory From Racing Coup Claim

The column questions the Derby race running and proposes a betting coup theory tied to phenylbutazone use and urine testing. It cites owner Pete Fuller, trainer Lou Cavalairs, jockey Bobby Ussery, and notes a large betting volume through bookies. It also criticizes Pittsfield coach Al Belanger for a disputed home run call.

Bobby Ussery Cavalairs Dancer Kentucky Sherry St. Joseph’s of Pittsfield al Belanger Mt. Anthony Scott Racicot

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