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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1966

Page

12

Bulldogs Defeat Chester in Closest Return Game

Chester Burr and Burton Seminary edged Chester 11 to 10 after a two game series. John Wright led the Bulldogs with a 3 for 5 day while Jim Fleming added a triple. Brad Taft saved the win by escaping bases loaded danger in the seventh as Bulldog pitching held on for the season's 10th victory against two losses.

Chester Burr and Burton Seminary Manchester Bulldogs John Paksiewicz Brad Taft John Wright Jim Fleming

Scotch Foursome At Mt Anthony Prizes

Mt Anthony Country Club hosted a Wednesday night Scotch foursome. Bob Pollock and Eunice Wisher along with Lou Liggett and Alma Pa quin tied for low gross at 44. J C Jerome and Sue Jerome posted second low gross 45. Bernie Wisher with Norma Finne gan and Bill Hamilton with Sue Jerome tied for third gross 46. Berkshire Hill guests included Lee Goerlach, and Ray and Rose Kushi. Jane Hayden won a door prize dinner for two donated by George and Nesbith Fienberg.

Bob Pollock Eunice Wisher Lou Liggett Alma Paquin Mt. Anthony Country Club J.C Sue Jerome Bernie Wisher Norma Finnegan Bill Hamilton Lee Goerlach Berkshire Eagle Ray Rose Kushi Berkshire Hills Country Club Jane Hayden George and Nesbith Fienberg

Palmer May Not Play in Memphis Open

Arnold Palmer said the Memphis Open is questionable due to a back pull but he plans to enter the Buick Open the following week. He left a recent event to rest the back and aims to practice ahead of the National Open in San Francisco starting June 16. Palmer won the 1960 Open, calling it a memorable achievement.

Latrobe UPI Arnold Palmer Palmer San Francisco West Coast

Variety Rules in Rear-Engine Indy 500 Field

Indianapolis race features 32 rear-engine entrants with over a dozen chassis designs and diverse engines. Five of the six fastest qualify with Ford V8s, including Andretti Clark Snider. Parnelli Jones leads in an Offenhauser with a new supercharged setup. Ford’s push rod to DOHC evolution yields about 500 horsepower in use by private teams.

Indianapolis Ind UPI Mario Andretti Jim Clark George Snider Parnelli Jones Speedway Jones Ford Clark

Hoosac Dominates Bennington Track Meet With O'Neill Five Wins

Hoosac School triumphed at Memorial Field in the second Bennington Track and Field Championships. John O'Neill led with five event wins including the 100 in 10.2 and 220 in 26.5, plus high jump 5 ft 2 in, broad jump 18 ft 3 in, and discus 122 ft 1 in. Bennington Catholic's Jimmy Salvatore claimed the 880 and mile, while Bennington High and North Bennington contributed strong showings in multiple events.

Hoosac Cedric Flenndry Bendi John Mook Bennington Memorial Park Flanndry Mook Sullivan Hoosac School Memorial Field Bennington High School Bennington Catholic High North Bennington High Chester High John O'Neill O’neill Jim Sauer Bennington Catholic Jimmy Salvatore Salvatore Berm Hi Cedric Flannery Barry Bodine Flounery Floundry Sauer Dale Ross O'Neill Moskovitz Benhi Tomlins Colvin Novak N. Benn O Neill Hamilton Benhi Oo Flounory BCHS Bodine Enhi Elwell Cooper McDonald Benn Steve Shultz Bennington High Ted Cammann Tom Butterfield

Bowling honors shared by Mack and Maguire in New York

Jim Mack of Dover New Jersey and Peggy Maguire of New York will share Bowler of the Year honors at the sixth annual awards dinner of the Metropolitan Bowling Writers Association on June 16.

New York UPI Jim Mack Dover, N.J Peggy Maguire Metropolitan Bowling Writers Association

Oliva valued beyond money by Twins president

New York United Press International reports Calvin Griffith, president of the Minnesota Twins, says outfielder Tony Oliva is one of the few things money cannot buy. Griffith notes Oliva’s rising star power, notes Oliva earned 30,000 after two seasons, and says Oliva is worth what he is paid.

Twins Tony Oliva New York UPI Calvin Griffith Minnesota Twins Griffith Minnesota Proxy Sam Cincinnati Harmon Killebrew Camilo Pascual Oliva Minnesota Mays Mantle

Wagner Leads 18 Hit Indians Rout and Mantle Homer Spree

Leon Wagner fueled an 18-hit Indians attack by belting a two-run homer and adding two singles to rout the Tigers 13-2 amid lineup disputes. Chico Salmon and Crandall provided support as Tom Kelley won his second game. Mantle surpassed Stan Musial with 477 career homers for the Yankees, driving in five in a 11-6 win over California.

Leon Wagner Detroit Tigers Wagner Cleveland Birdie Tebbetts Indians Tigers Detroit Los Angeles Philadelphia Houston New York Cincinnati Atlanta St. Louis Chicago Pittsburgh San Francisco del Crandall Chico Salmon Crandell Vic Davalillo Tom Kelley Sam McDowell McDowell Mickey Mantle Stan Musial Mantle al Downing Roger Repez Elston Howard Yanks California Dean Chance Roger Maris

Manchester Little League Announces 1966 Schedule and Roster

Manchester Little League releasing its 1966 season roster for major league teams L O O F LIONS VFW ROTARY. Opening day is May 29 with a 1 p.m. doubleheader and all games set for Mondays to Thursdays at 6 p.m. Booster donations are 50 cents with rainouts made up on Friday nights.

Manchester L.O.O.F Bob Reynolds Robert Hale Francis LaFarge Doug King Timothy Gilbert Lee Fielding Roger Hitchcock Scott Porter Jeff Nicholson

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