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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1966

Page

8

Bosox Fall to Orioles After Turbulent Inning

In Baltimore, the Red Sox commit three errors and allow three steals in the opening frame, fueling an 8-6 loss. Rico Petrocelli adds a fourth inning grand slam but Boston drops its 10th loss in 14 on the road trip as Earl Wilson prepares to face Jim Palmer.

Baltimore UPI Boston Red Sox Baltimore Orioles Red Sox Rico Petrocelli Homer Boston Earl Wilson Sox Jim Palmer Wilson Orioles Billy Herman Russ Snyder Luis Aparicio

Giants Sign Gogolak Sparks AFL-NFL Tension

The New York Giants signed kicking specialist Pete Gogolak from the AFL Bills, prompting AFL officials to call the move provocative as the two leagues face a potential price war. Analysts warn the deal could end the unwritten player raiding pact and provoke retaliation.

New York UPI National Football League Washington Pearl Harbor NFL New York Giants Pete Gogolak Buffalo Bills American Football League AFL Gogolak al Davis Giants Chicago Bears Willard Denveall Houston Oilers

Understanding Entered In Saturdays Preakness

Pimlico entries for the 91st Preakness list Understanding substituting for Exhibitionist and challenging Kauai King. Blue Skyer, Stupendous, Advocator, Rehabilitate, Indulto and Royal Coinage also among eight contenders with Amberoid and Exceedingly noted as probable entries.

Mike Ford Blue Skyer Jim Padgett Edward Lasker Max Hirsch Dean of America

BCHS golfers win at St. Marys in Hoosick Falls

Hoosick Falls New York BCHS golfers defeated St. Marys 6 to 1 in a golf match Tuesday. BCHS posted a team total of 160 to St. Marys 189 Don Jordan was medalist with 39. Other BCHS scores were Bob Jordan 40 Mike Carody 40 and Steve Duroucher 41 Chip Landy played for experience since St. Marys was short one golfer.

Hoosick Falls N.Y Bennington Catholic High School St. Mary’s BCHS Don Jordan Bob Jordan Mike Carody Steve Duroucher Chip Landy

Major League Standings Thursday Games

Chicago plays Minnesota and Washington visits Cleveland in night games while Boston travels to Baltimore in a scheduled set of MLB matchups.

Chicago Minnesota Washington Cleve Boston Baltimore W.L. Pet. GB Cleveland San Fran Houston Detroit Pittsburgh California Los Angeles Phila Cincinnati Wash New York New York Atlanta Kansas City St. Louis Kan City New York Hinds S.F. A Inns Los Ang

Wilmington Tops North Bennington in Molly Stark League

Wilmington drew five walks and an error to spark a four-run second inning and beat North Bennington 7 to 1. Dave Ryan scored the lone NB run after an error, driven in by Ed Baldwin. Peckham walked ten and struck out five over four and a half innings before Kenyon finished.

Wilmington North Bennington Molly Stark Dave Ryan Ed Baldwin Gary Martin Governors Alan Sands John Peckham Peckham Chris Kenyon Kenyon Wickenden Rice and Rice

Proctor Pitching Sparks 8-1 Victory Over Burr and Burton

Proctor pitcher Al Curtis dominated Burr and Burton with eight strikeouts and two hits allowed. Don Gallus and John Poljacik homered and drove in runs as Proctor built a 3-0 lead in the first and added in the fifth and sixth, while Burr and Burton miscues produced the early three run rally.

Proctor al Curtis Burr Burton John Paskeiwicz Curtis Phil Zandy Brad Taft Sullivan Don Gallus John Poljacik Poljacik

Seven Cities Bid For NFL Franchise

In a major booster event, seven U.S. cities Boston Cincinnati Houston New Orleans Phoenix Portland and Seattle presented to NFL owners for a coveted 16th franchise. No decision at this session. Rozelle indicated future 1967 season selection and possible limited expansion after 16 teams.

Washington UPI Babbitt U.S National Football League NFL Boston Cincinnati Houston New Orleans Phoenix Portland Seattle Pete Rozelle Rozelle

Leland and Gray Beats Arlington in Pitchers Duel

Leland and Gray’s Larry Brown fanned 13 with no walks but needed a 5-4 win over Arlington. Arlington built threats early as Don Cory doubled and Don Marsh scored on Rick Hoyt’s single. Pepper Martin drove in Keith Clayton, who reached base three times, while Arlington’s offense stalled after the fifth. Jim Webb worked six innings for Arlington with four strikeouts and four walks.

Clayton Leland Gray Jim Webb Eagles Arlington S&g Webb Marsh Brown

Catamounts Fall To Otter Valley

Otter Valley rallied from a 2-2 tie by scoring twice in the sixth inning to defeat Bennington High 4-2. Tom Eugair drove in the winning run, followed by Don Johnson’s RBI single. Bennington’s Dave Palmer scored on an error and a wild pitch in the fourth. Tom Drew earned the win for Otter Valley, while Jim Keir pitched for Bennington.

Brandon Otter Valley Bennington High School Tom Eugair Don Johnson Joe Gauthier Benhi Cats Dave Palmer Tom Drew Otters

Saturday Racing At Pownal Set For Afternoons

Vincent J. Bartimo of Green Mountain Park announced the spring meeting will run Saturdays in the afternoon with first race at 2 p.m. and daily double windows closing at 1:55 p.m. Eleven races will be carded. Weekday post times remain 7:45 p.m. through June 4.

Pownal Vincent J. Bartimo Green Mountain Park Bartimo

Local Dogs Make Good Local Dogs Make Good

Local residents’ dogs place in two spring shows. Pepperpot Pete, six months, miniature schnauzer owned by Mr and Mrs Raymond Hurley of Woodford, was reserve winner in the puppy dog class at the Springfield Kennel Club trial point show in West Springfield MA. On May 15 Pepperpot Pixie, also a miniature schnauzer, won first in the puppy class at an AKC sanctioned match at Woodstock Dog Club Inc in Woodstock. Miller's Barnaby, a German shepherd puppy owned by Alice Miller of Shaftsbury, took second in 3-6 months old confirmation. Coffee Von Halmarc, German shepherd owned by Mr and Mrs Gordon Gerrish of Bennington, took third in 6-9 months old confirmation puppy. Knickerbocker of Allendean, CD, CDX, owned by the Gerrishes, placed first in the utility obedience class.

Bennington Spicewood Woodstock Dog Club, Inc Woodstock Pete Pixie Miller Barnaby Alice Miller Shaftsbury Coffee von Halmarc Gordon Gerrish Gerrish Knickerbocker Allendean C.D C.D.X

Hoosick Valley shuts out Hoosick Falls for eighth straight win

Hoosick Valley pitcher Dave Smith struck out 14 in a 4-0 win over Hoosick Falls. The victory improves H V to 7-0 in Washington County League play. Goyer drove in three runs with a key two run single and a sacrifice fly. Pat Young went all seven for Hoosick Falls, fanning seven.

Hoosick Falls N.Y Hoosick Valley Dave Smith Jerry Eddy Wayne Goyer Mike Galuski Joe Masterson Goyer Smith Pat Young Ray Morin Billy Miller Salem H.V Paul Cipperley

Clay To Fight In Big Ring At Arsenal Stadium

London United Press International Cassius Clay the heavyweight champion will defend his title on May 21 against Henry Cooper at Arsenal's Highbury Stadium in a 20 by 20 foot ring. Manager Angelo Dundee said the smaller ring suits Clay and noted the space is as per contract. Cooper previously floor'd Clay with a quick left hook in their 1963 meeting.

London UPI Cassius Clay Cooper Clay

Boston Fans Hope NFL Bid Sparks City Team Talk

Boston, an NFL city since 1960 with the Patriots in the AFL, seeks an NFL franchise as the league meets in Washington. Mayor John F. Collins led a delegation to press Boston’s case while fans note NFL’s superiority and attendances fluctuate with Patriots’ performance.

Boston UPI New York Giants NFL Washington John F. Collins New Orleans Cincinnati Houston Phoenix Seattle Portland Ore Boston Patriots AFL Patriots Hyde Park Horgan San Diego Buffalo Redskins Dick Sullivan Dorchester Sullivan William Sullivan City

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