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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1964

Page

10

Bennington Shut Out by Saints in Baseball Doubleheader

Mt. St. Joseph's pitcher Gene Rapelye no-hit Bennington while driving in two runs helping the Saints beat the Cats 4-0. Brad Stevens struck out nine for Bennington but the Cats were outhit and outhfielded, dropping from first place to a half game behind Benn Catholic.

Benhi Rapelye Brad Stevens Cats MLJ Howard Shortsleeves RBI Mt. St. Joes MSJ Saints Benn- Catholic Sabers Rutland Alumni Field Sakers Tom Moore Sue Perb Benn Catholic Tom King King Brian Pizzano King’s Pizzano Pat Raiders Jim Robinson Crandy Grant Jim Murphy MSJ AB BH Pillon Boylon Sheehan Caliguiri H. Shortsleeves Cf Kelley Rf McDonovan B. Shortsleeves Lb Rapelye Benhi Kear Cf Watkins Sf Ordway Ib Stevens P Burgess C Palmer Rf Shultz Grenslet Brownell Ph Davis Lf Woodward R.b.l’s Stevens

Killington Pace Featured at Pownal

One of the finest pacer fields will race in the Killington Pace at Green Mountain Park facing starter Harry Pyle. The invitational event offers a $2,500 purse and is set as the ninth race of ten.

Pownal Green Mountain Park Harry Pyle

Aparicio Surges Ahead With Stolen Base Pace in AL

Baltimore shortstop Luis Aparicio added three steals to push his season total to 13 in 23 of 24 games, breaking his 1963 pace and surpassing famed thieves Ty Cobb and Maury Wills for the current lead. The Rockingham Park invasion includes Doras Joy and Minuteman among six runners, with post time at 8:10 p.m.

Boston UPI Baltimore Luis Aparicio Aparicio Ty Cobb Maury Wills Los Angeles Dodgers Rockingham Park Doras Joy Pownal Oval Roman Hanover Billy Dawkins Minuteman Florican Bobby May

Arlington Norshaft Little League Plans Schedule and Auxiliary

Arlington Norshaft Little League set up its first half schedule and formed an Auxiliary at a regular meeting. The group aims to sustain the Auxiliary to keep the league alive and plans to print and distribute the schedule among teams. A door to door fundraising campaign will occur Tuesday May 26 at 6 p.m. A meeting of the Auxiliary is planned for Monday at 7 30 p.m. in the Shaftsbury Firehouse with all Shaftsbury and North Bennington mothers urged to attend. The Arlington Auxiliary will meet Tuesday at Mrs Donald Keough's home at 8 p.m.

Norshaft - Arlington Little League Shaftsbury North Bennington Arlington Donald Keough

Torres Beats Skeeter McClure In MSG Bout

Jose Torres survived a surprise eighth round knockdown to win a unanimous decision over Wilbert Skeeter McClure in a 10 round middleweight contenders bout at Madison Square Garden on national television.

New York UPD Jose Torres Wilbert Skeeter) McClure Madison Square Garden

Burleson Seeks First year Race Against O Hara

Cyrol Burleson, defending AAU mile champion, ran an easy sub four minute mile in a three event meet to aid the U S Olympic fund. He clocked 3 57 5 for the mile with pace from four runners and expects a first race of the year against Tom O Hara in Eugene Oregon.

Eugene Ore UPI Cyrol Burleson Tom O’hara Burleson Oregon U. S. Olympic Fund Mike Curtis Wade Bell Brian Clark Emerald Empire Athletic Association Brigham Young Ron Ebern Ebern

Major League Results Major League Results

National League and American League scores from a lateedition baseball rundown. Baltimore routed Los Angeles 6 1 4 over 1 4 1. Aparicio and Orsino homered for the Orioles. Boston toppled Minnesota 15 1. Pascual earned the win. Cincinnati crushed Chicago 10 5 with homers by Robinson Williams Rodgers and others as Purkey won. Several night games listed with matchups including Philadelphia at Houston Milwaukee at St. Louis New York at San Francisco Pittsburgh at Los Angeles.

Los Ange Balti Chance Osinski Duliba Rodgers Bunker Orsino Aparicio Minn Boston Pascual Battey Monbouquette Radatz Tillman Chicago Purkey Edwards Jackson Schurr Slaughter Norman Bertell Loser Robinson Williams Philadelphia Houston Milwaukee St. Louis N.Y S. Francisco Pittsburgh L. Angeles Cubs Reds New York San Francisco Los Angeles Baltimore Minnesota Kansas City Washington Cleveland Detroit

Hill Rise Slight Favorite in Preakness

Hill Rise takes a slim betting edge over Derby winner Northern Dancer and four rivals for the Added Preakness Stakes at Baltimore. The California colt, owned by El Peco Ranch, is about 7-5 to win as Shoemaker and Finnegan defend Hill Rise’s chances amid recent Derby and Florida Derby contexts. The field includes The Scoundrel 5-1, Quadrangle 6-1, Roman Brother 10-1, and Big Pete 20-1.

Baltimore, Md UPI Hill Rise el Peco Ranch California Northern Dancer Bill Shoemaker Bill Finnegan Shoemaker George A. Pope America Pope Rex Ellsworth the Scoundrel Rokeby Stable Harbor View Farm Roman Brother

Four Bouts On Troy Wrestling Card Saturday

Four bouts highlight the Troy Armory card in Troy New York on Fifteenth Street. Hans Schmidt of Munich faces Magnifi cent Maurice of Hollywood in the main event two out of three falls with no time limit. Billy the Kid and Farmer Peter clash with Pancho Lopez and Jamaica Kid in a 45 minute tag match. War Cloud vs Johnny Barend is a one fall bout with a 30 minute limit. Ilio DiPaolo meets Bob Leiper at 8 30 p.m.

Troy N.Y Troy Armory Fifteenth Street Hans Schmidt Munich Germany Magnificent Maurice Hollywood Calif Billy the Kid Farmer Peter Pancho Lopez Jamaica Kid Chief Suns War Cloud Johnny Barend

Experts To Aid Local YMCA To Chart Future

A Bennington YMCA board meeting on Tuesday May 19 will include a dinner at 6 p.m. served by the Ladies Auxiliary. John G. Appleton and R. Bruce Taylor of the New England Area Council will help plan the YMCA's future, focusing on services to local associations and youth program coordination.

Ymca Board of Directors John G. Appleton R. Bruce Taylor New England Area Council of Ymcas Bennington Ymca Appleton Taylor

Major League Leaders in G AB R H PCT May SF and more

Baseball leaders across leagues feature May and SF as top hitters. Players include Wilims Clinte Kanehl Santo Oliva Brescud Fregosi Freeman Abinson Robinson Rehrson Hsher Tilman Allison Lau and others with high averages and home run tallies. National and American League lists show top run batted in and pitching records with names like Marichal Gibson Klippstein Pizarro Kline Arrigo and Stock noted.

May Wil Chi Clin Pitt Kanehl Nas Santo Pet Oliva Minn Brescud Fregosi Freem An Hs’er Clev Tilman Allison Min Lau Mays Giants Howard Dodgers Williams Cubs Allen Phils McCovey Stargell Pirates Colavito Athletics Twins Skowron Senators Wagner Indians Clemente Boyer Cards Rollins Hall Marichal Gibson Ellis Reds Klippstein Perranoski Washburn Pizarro White Sox Kline Arrigo Bunker Orioles Chance Angels Fisher Kralick McMahon Stock

Reds belt Cubs as Purkey wins first of season

Bob Purkey fired eight hits and eight runs in under three innings as the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Chicago Cubs 10-5 for Purkey’s first win. Larry Jackson allowed the early barrage before relief helped limit Chicago’s scoring. Ron Santo and Billy Williams homered for the Cubs.

United Press International Cincinnati Reds Larry Jackson Chicago Cubs Bob Purkey Jackson Frank Robinson Vada Pinson John Edwards Wayne Schurr Steve Boros Reds Sterling Slaughter Fred Norman Purkey Cubs Ron Santo Billy Williams Andre Rodgers Rodgers Homer

Oklahoma Open Rained Out Again Delays Golf Event

The $40,000 Oklahoma City open was halted by thunder storms for a second day. Two rounds were canceled while 158 players waited as forecasts predicted more rain. Saturday and Sunday will offer 18 holes if weather allows with 36 planned for Monday.

Oklahoma City UPD PGA

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Bennington Rutland Raiders By Bill Hassenpflug R.B.I S — Millington P. Moore T. Moore B. Pizzano Grant Franzoni Landry D. Franczoni Pendergast Rogers Crossman Rate Moore Swanson Swaneson Bill Rogers Bennington Catholic Hassenpflug Paul Crossman Chip Landry Been Catholic Bob Franzoni Bchs AB Landry Pendergast King Millington P, Moore Killington Cord New Hampshire Craig Creed Vic Rachel Knight Hal Whiskaway Jimmy Laerente Wishaway Jimmy Morrill Arlington - Norshaft SUN Om. Jones Torres Skeeter O’hara Williamstown John F. Kennedy South Pacific R Cliff Robertson Panavision Warner Bros Edward P. Taylor Hill Churchill Downs Bill Hartack Ilio DiPaolo Bob Leipler YMCA Major League Cincinnati Columbus, Ohio Jack Nicklaus Ohio Fats Charlie Sifford Chuck Courtney Coes N. Hoosick, N.Y MTCC Rob't Taylor Julie London Meadowfield Ote Law Sweet-Orr Adams Clothes Shop
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