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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1965

Page

10

Archer Upsets Sugar Ray In Ten Round Battle

New Yorker Joey Archer outpointed Sugar Ray Robinson in a brisk 10 round affair at the Civic Arena. Archer floored Robinson in the fourth, scoring a decisive 49-40, 50-39, and 48-41 on the judges cards as a 9,023 crowd watched. Archer, 48-1-0, called for a shot at middleweight champion Dick Tiger. Robinson, 160 pounds, eyed a future title shot while weighing his 200th career bout.

Pittsburgh UPI Joey Archer Sugar Ray Robinson Archer Robinson Pye Dick Tiger Tiger Ernie Sesto George Lupinacci Buck McTiernan

Mays Wins NL MVP Over Koufax in 1965 Race

Willie Mays, 34, captured the National League MVP with nine of 20 first place votes, edging Sandy Koufax by 47 points. The Giants center fielder led NL in runs and homers, hit .317, and set a longevity record by winning MVP 11 seasons apart. Koufax claimed the Cy Young award.

Boston UPI Willie Mays Sandy Koufax Mays Koufax San Francisco Giants New York Sandy San Francisco Joe Dimaggio Baseball Writers’ Association of American Selection Committee Mel Ott

Hebert earns Yankee Conference weekly honors for Vermont

Vermont halfback Dick Hebert named Yankee Conference offensive player of the week after rushing for 206 yards on 40 carries and setting up the day’s lone score with a punt return. Hebert also intercepted a pass, led kickoff and punt returns, and shared team scoring with five touchdowns.

Burlington Vermont Dick Hebert Yankee Conference Hebert Middlebury Brink Mike Burke Burke Scott Fitz Fitz Jeff Kuhman Jack Schweberger

Washington DC International at Laurel favors Roman Brother

Laurel Md UPI The 14th running of the 150000 Washington DC International is today at Laurel with Roman Brother a heavy favorite to give the United States an eighth winner in the 11 mile classic. Despite strong odds favorites rarely win this race with only Bald Eagle in 1960 and Kelso in 1969 delivering.

Laurel, Md Diatome France Baron Guy de Rotchild Roman Brother Harbor View Louis Wolfson

Terrell Aims to Fight Clay Patterson Winner

WBA heavyweight champion Ernest Terrell signed to defend his title against the Clay Patterson winner. Promoter Irv Schoenwald will travel to Las Vegas in November to secure similar contracts from Clay and Patterson before their November 22 bout. Terrell would receive a guaranteed purse as specified in the contract.

Chicago UPI World Boxing Association Ernest Terrell Cassius Clay Floyd Patterson Irv Schoenwald Las Vegas Clay Patterson Terrell Terrell- George Chuvalo Terre

Bobby Jones Hospitalized in Atlanta Test Run

UPI reports golf legend Bobby Jones, age 63, undergoing routine tests at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. Dr. Ralph Murphy says the tests are standard after Jones’ 1948 paralysis and long retirement following his grand slam career.

Murphy

Bosox Trainer Fadden Retires. Leroux Takes Over

Boston announces veteran trainer Jack Fadden retires at 66 and will advise the team through 1966, to be replaced by Edward Buddy Le Roux of the Celtics who has trained since 1958-59. Le Roux, from Woburn, has overseen seven straight Celtics titles and will take over in spring training in Florida.

Boston Red Sox Jack Fadden Edward Buddy’’ le Roux Boston Celtics National Basketball Association Fadden Harvard University Adelaide Wyse Winter Haven Florida

Namath To Face Pats In Fenway Debut For Jets

Jets rookie quarterback Joe Namath will start against the Boston Patriots at Fenway Park. Coach Weeb Ewbank confirms Namath, a $400,000 draft pick, to threaten a Patriots team already out of title contention. Boston adds Ed Meixler, a former Boston University linebacker, after drafting him 18th in 1965 and briefly cutting Bill Dawson to make room.

Boston UPI New York Jets Joe Namath Boston Patriots Jets Weeb Ewbank Fenway Park Patriots Boston University Ed Meixler New Bedford Sweepers Mike Holovak Meixler Andover Bill Red) Dawson Florida State

Bruins Tie Rangers in NHL Draw Keep Celtics in Cellar

Boston Bruins salvage a 2 2 tie with the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden after Ranger goalie Ed Giacomin is injured and Don Simmons comes on. Parker McDonald opens for New York, Ed Westfall ties late with help from John Bucyk and Al Langlois as Bernie Parent stops 10 shots in the final period. The Bruins stay in last place while New York misses a chance to push ahead.

NEW York UPI Boston Bruins National Hockey League Bruins New York Rangers Boston Boston Garden Toronto Maple Leafs Madison Square Garden Ed Giacomin Don Simmons Parker McDonald

Celtics Chase Fourth Straight Win At Boston Garden

Boston Celtics aim to extend their four game run as they face the St Louis Hawks in a Boston Garden doubleheader opener. Coach Red Auerbach cautioned on efforts after a near collapse against Baltimore, noting players must sharpen decision making for a strong season drive.

Boston UPI Boston Celtics St. Louis Hawks Boston Garden Celtics Hawks National Basketball Association San Francisco Warriors Philadelphia 76Ers Baltimore Bullets Providence R.I Red Auerbach Auerbach

AFL Draft Set Before College Season Ends

The AFL announced a draft date a week before many colleges finish their seasons prompting criticism from NCAA official James J. Corbett LSU athletic director who called the move a mockery of the agreement with the NCAA and warned of possible drastic curtailment of college cooperation. AFL assistant commissioner Milt Woodard expressed surprise at Corbett's strong reaction claiming Foss had discussed the plan with Corbett and that they had been agreeable if players remained eligible.

Baton Rouge UPI American Football League Afl-Ncaa NCAA AFL James J Kim) Corbett Louisiana State University Corbett Milt Woodard Woodard Woodward Joe Foss Foss

Laguna Ortiz Box Title Fight Tensions Rise in San Juan

In San Juan Puerto Rico Ismael Laguna the world lightweight champion and challenger Carlos Ortiz completed light workouts ahead of Saturday title bout both men expressing confidence in victory.

San Juan P.R UPI Ismael Laguna Carlos Ortiz

Two Scouts Signed by Philadelphia Phillies

Phil lies signed UPD artist Lilly of Inglewood California and Wilbur Johnson of Denver Colorado as scouts to day.

Philadelphia Art Lilly Inglewood Calif Wilbur Johnson Denver Colo Philadelphia Phillies

Maine Still Trails In Football Ratings

North Dakota State tops the UPI small college football poll as Maine drops to second. NDSU seeks a season finish and possible bowl bid with a showdown against St Thomas College in St Paul. Top 10 includes Maine Los Angeles State East Carolina Long Beach State and others as final regular season games loom.

George C. Langford UPI North Dakota State University Bisons St. Paul Maine Los Angeles State East Carolina Long Beach State Northern Illinois Tennessee State Sul Ross Weber State Massachusetts North Dakota University Holy Cross Tampa Northern Ilinois Western Illinois Portland New Hampshire North Dakota Arkansas State Western Colo

Safety Suggestions For Deer Hunters

The Bennington Area YMCA Hunters Safety and Conduct Program offers safety maxims: Be sure, be safe. learn to look before you shoot. never shoot with an empty gun. respect others and property. seek permission from farmers and landowners. park near houses or barns to show hunting nearby. avoid roads, fences, and rubbish. do not shoot near buildings or grazing animals. Following these rules keeps open hunting areas.

Bennington Area YMCA

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