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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1968

Page

8

Derby winner result to be officially confirmed amid suspensions

Churchill Downs stewards ruled Forward Pass the official Derby winner after a three day hearing while suspending Dancer's Image trainer Lou Cavalaris and assistant Robert Barnard for 30 days. Francie's Hat moved to second with T.V. Commercial third. Dancer's Image placed 14th. The ruling opens the path for Dancer's Image to enter the Preakness, though Cavalaris cannot saddle the colt during this period.

Louisville UPI Churchill Down Calumet Farm Forward Lou Cavalaris Robert Barnard Francie T.V. Commercial Kentucky Sherry Dancer Peter Fuller

Five Year Return Lifts Nen In NL Comeback With Cubs

Dick Nen, returning to the National League with the Chicago Cubs, delivered a bases loaded two run single in the ninth to beat the Dodgers 5-3. Nen’s first major league hit came in 1963 a ninth inning pennant clincher against St. Louis. Also: Cardinals edged Pirates 1-0, Reds blank Mets 3-0, Giants defeat Astros 7-3, and Atlanta-Philadelphia game postponed.

Dick Nen Los Angeles Dodgers Ry. Nen St. Louis Cardinals Dodgers Nen Chicago Cubs Cubs St. Louis Pittsburgh Cincinnati New York San Francisco Houston Atlanta Philadelphia Billy Williams Ernie Banks Jim Grant John Billingham Randy Hundley Billingham Williams Adolfo Phillips Jack Hartenstein Julian Javier Steve Carlton Cardinals Pirates Carlton Mets Tommy Helms George Culver Reds Helms Jerry Koosman Culver Willie Mays Gaylor Perry Giants Astros

Pale Hose Shaken With Prosperity

The Chicago White Sox, mired in poor attendance, lost 4-2 to the California Angels at Milwaukee County Stadium in their first nine home night games, with Paul Schaal delivering a two run bases loaded single in the eighth and Chuck Hinton adding an insurance homer. Other AL results included Baltimore 10, Detroit 8. Boston 6, Washington 4. and a rain-shortened New York versus Cleveland 2-2.

Chicago White Sox Chisox Milwaukee County Stadium California Angels White Sox Chicago Comiskey Park Joe Cronin Ed Short Milwaukee Brewers Paul Schaal Wilber Wood Chuck Hinton Baltimore Detroit Boston Washington Cleveland Yankees Oakland Minnesota Boog Powell Curt Morton Orioles Eddie Watt Jose Santiago Frank Howard Ken McMullen Red Sox Washington Senators Yankee Cleveland Joe Pepitone Roy White New York California

Springfield Wins Four Team Golf Meet At Crown Point

Springfield edge Mt Anthony by one stroke to win a four team nine hole medal match at Crown Point Country Club. Todd Plimpton led with 37 as Springfield totaled 171, Burr & Burton tied for second with 172, MSJ 173, Mt Anthony 172.

Springfield Mt. Anthony Plimpton Scott Griffin Burr & Burton Jim McNaughton MSJ Mike Palluto Stu Currie Cosmos Patriots Bulldogs Bellows Falls Otter Valley Ekwanok Country Club Dave Finnegan Steve Shultz

Fight Experts Differ On Foster's Ability

Grossinger New York UPI reports on rival views of light heavyweight hopeful Bob Foster before his May 24 title bid with Dick Tiger at Madison Square Garden. Foster boasts a 29-4-0 record with 23 knockouts and confidence in his speed and power, while critics compare his jab and stamina to legends and doubt it matches Joe Louis. Tiger counters that size won’t decide the bout and questions Foster’s chin and experience as he aims for light heavyweight gold en route to heavyweight bouts.

Grossinger N.Y UPI Jack Dempsey Rocky Marciano Rogers Hornsby Gene Sarazen Big Bob Foster Dick Tiger Madison Square Garden Dempsey Foster Joe Louis Ernie Terrell Lubbock Tex Tiger Archie Moore Cassius Clay Clay Ellis Frazier the Beast

Standings and results from midweek baseball action

National League standings show St Louis ie SF ne San Fran 17 14 .548 with Atlanta 17 15 .531 and Chicago 16 17 .485 in tight races. American League results include Boston 6 Washington 4 and Baltimore 10 Detroit 8 with Oakland at Minnesota postponed due to rain.

St. Louis San Fran Atlanta Chicago Cincinnati Pittsburgh Los Angeles Phila New York Houston Ie Philadelphia San Francisco Houston St.Louis Maloney Seaver Jarvis Wise Washburn McBean Dierker Marichal Nye Sutton L. We Detroit Cee Cleveland Baltimore Minnesota Oakland Boston Calif Washington

Carbide slips past Locals in 11 innings 7 6

Bennington YMCA Soft ball League saw a 7 6 Carbide win over Locals after 11 innings tied 4-4 at seven. Tansitor led National Guard 17 12 with five runs in top of seventh to seal the decision. Tonight Wreckers meet Sal's at Memorial Park and Bijur faces Cush man at Welling Field.

Bennington Carbide Tansitor National Guard Wreckers Sal

Memorial Awards Highlight VTC Athletes at Banquet

Vermont Technical College President Pierre Kieffer distributed fifty varsity letters and fourteen sweaters at the Randolph Center campus Athlectic Awards Banquet held in Morey Hall on May 14. Recipients include Stan Krawczyk for the Edward F Kibby Memorial Award and multiple letters across basketball soccer track golf and baseball for many students from Randolph Center Bennington St Johnsbury Waterbury and other towns.

Randolph Center Pierre Kieffer Vermont Technical College Randolph Center College Morey Hall VTC Edward F. Kibby Stanley Krawczyk Bennington Clifton Chadwick Krawczyk National Junior College Athletic Association WTC New England National Junior Colleges Athletic Association Austin Wood Robert Norton Chandler Stowell Ron Betourney Brandon Theron Webster Hinesburg John Bacon East Thetford Wayne Bickford St. Johnsbury Joe Clechanowicz Orleans Sherward Farnsworth Mike Lalancette Essex Junction Bob Grace Waterbury Dick Knowlton Hyde Park Leo Robillard Newport Ron Tucker Orange Chris Fairlee George Allen East Montpelier Dick Butterfield Bill Coombs Jacksonville Gerald Colby Bradford John Coolidge Rutland David Daggett Derby Don Gladding Andover Conn Mike Grace Roland Thoreault Tom Hurd Plainfield Mike Pillarella Avon Mass Ken Plumb Chester George Shortsleeves Williston Peter Batchelder Albury Robert Cook Manchester Chris Neronski Springfield Walter Rice Arlington Ernest Vian Burlington Marty Cowens Walter Farnsworth Windsor Dan Matthews Milton Ralph Titus Carol Braun Chris Burpee Bristol John Cole Ray Ingalls Stan Krawczyk Reg. Martell Stockbridge James Maclay Randolph Brian McDonough Fred Mellett Woodstock N.H Josephine Miller Chelmsford Dave Russell Jesse Shackford Silver Lake Victor Walker Ted Wenta Proctor

Little League Umpires Sought for 1968 Season Start

Officials of the Bennington Little League issued an urgent call for umpires as the official opening of the 1968 season approached. Adults were urged to contact Ralph Coyne at the Putnam Hose Company firehouse on River Street between 6 and 8 p.m. High school seniors were encouraged to umpire in both the major and minor leagues.

Bennington Little League Ralph Coyne Putnam Hose Company River St Coyne

Cleveland 'Big Cat' Williams to fight Roy Crear May 21

Houston UPI reports former world title contender Cleveland 'Big Cat' Williams, 34, with a pro record of 65-6-1, will return in a scheduled 10 rounder against Roy Crear of Dallas on May 21 as promoter Earl Gilliam announced.

Houston UPI Cleveland Big Cat Williams Cassius Clay Earl Gilliam Roy Crear Dallas

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