BCHS Loses Tough One as Otter Valley Wins in 10 Innings
Bennington Catholic High School led 3 0 after five innings but Otter Valley tied it in the sixth and won 4 3 in ten. George Allard pitched all ten for BCHS with seven walks and 11 strikeouts while Bird hurled ten for OVHS with 14 strikeouts.
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Kefauver Studying Uniform Boxing Rules Proposal
Senator Estes Kefauver of Tennessee is reviewing Abe J. Greene’s plan for a national boxing rules study. Greene proposes a Kefauver council to examine all aspects of boxing and craft uniform regulations with a $50,000 federal appropriation.
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Martinez Four-Hit Gem Sparks Burr Burton Win
Martinez tossed a four hit game to pace Burr Burton to an 8 4 victory over Chester in Manchester. Burr Burton jumped to a five run first inning and won their second game of the season, snapping a six game losing streak after an earlier 7 6 win against Chester.
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AAU NCAA clash tests control of amateur sports
The AAU refused to blanket suspend 11 college track athletes who ran in the non sanctioned Ohio Relays while the NCAA pressed for suspensions as part of its drive to unify control. AAU officials say athletes were pawns in a power struggle and that suspending them would harm careers. Byers cautions against widespread eligibility chaos if suspensions occur. The situation highlights a national battle over who governs track and field.
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Hinsdale Harness Meet Results With Multiple Races
The program lists trot and pace events at Hinsdale with horses such as Woodley Cornellier and Star Santa in mile races, plus Sentinal Grattan and Shadydale in other divisions. A mix of times, payouts, and nonrace entries like Jerry Product and Brandy Hill accompany the results alongside additional contenders and notes.
North Bennington Governors Rout Jacksonville in league rout
North Bennington remains undefeated in Molly Stark League play by crushing Jacksonville 16 to 3. Ricky Haynes pitched well as Jacksonville managed four hits before the sixth inning. Jerry Elwell joined a three hit day with a homer. Pete Holden and Phil Harrington added triples. Haynes also doubled. The Governors chase a key win against Leland and Gray at Townshend to shape the title race.
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Newport to Bermuda Yacht Race field set for 1962
Newport Rhode Island race officials report a record entry of 140 yachts, five more than the previous field, with US entries closed though a few foreign boats may join if papers arrive. Notable entrants include Stormvogel from the Netherlands and former winners Malay Argyll Gesture with historic lineages.
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Largest NL night game crowd watches Dodgers and Reds
A UPI report notes 72 140 fans filled Dodger Stadium for the August 16 1961 Cincinnati Los Angeles doubleheader, the largest crowd ever to witness a National League night game.
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Major League Leaders in American and National League Batting and Pitching
Key leaders include Jimenez of Kansas City batting .367 and Rollins of Minnesota .353. Siebern KC leads runs with 27, Cimoli KC and Rollins MN tied 42 hits, Kaline Detroit tops home runs with 10, and Donavan CLE 6-0 pitching. Also prominent: Mays SF 29 runs, Cepeda SF 35 RBI, Williams CHI 43 hits, Wills LA 16 steals, Purkey CIN 6-0 pitching.
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Wind Tunnel Spurs Giants But American Race Static
The pennant chase tightens as the Yankees slip and the Twins, White Sox, and Orioles win. Minnesota beat Detroit 4-2 with Power and Killebrew homers. Chicago and Baltimore also win while Cleveland and New York stumble. The Giants win 6-3 at Candlestick boosting their 16th victory in 19 games behind Billy Pierce.
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Ump Vinnie Smith Caught for Pirates in 1941 46
UPI reports National League umpire Vinnie Smith served as catcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates during the 1941 and 1946 seasons.
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Hot Springs Open Draws Champions In Invitational Golf
Hot Springs Arkansas AP three former champions return for the Hot Springs Invitational Open Golf Tournament with a $20,000 purse. Doug Sanders defends his 1961 title against 86 PGA players and amateurs. Julius Boros, 1958 winner, and Bill Collins, 1960 victor, seek a rare two-time win in seven-year history.
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