Top Ten Faces Rugged Opponents This Weekend
Texas fears a challenge from Texas Christian as No. 1 faces a stubborn spoiler. Navy, Pitt, Alabama, Illinois, and Auburn also loom with tough showdowns. Navy faces Duke, Pitt hosts Army, Alabama meets Georgia Tech, Illinois tackles Wisconsin, and Auburn faces Georgia.
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Darrell Royal
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Alabama
Illinois
Auburn
Er Staubach
Durham
N. C
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Army
Mike Frachhia
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Birmingham
Wisconsin
Madison
Georgia
Athens
Staubach
Jay Wilkinson
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Clemson
New Hampshire U. Notre Dame
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Florida
Northwestern
U. Holy Cross
Yale U. Texas Christian U. Davidson
Farewell to Bennington Sports By Banner Reporter
A departing Banner reporter reflects on eighteen months in Bennington, praising local coaches, athletes, and volunteers across Little League, high school sports, hockey, soccer, and community programs. He notes highs and lows, personal biases, and hopes for a streamlined future athletic system with continued coverage.
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Bennington
Will Rogers
Benhi
Hoosick Falls Central School
Benhi Boosters Club
Molly Stark
Bennington Graded School
Whitey Ford Becomes Dual Player Coach for Yankees
Whitey Ford, 35, signed a combined player and pitching coach contract with the New York Yankees estimated at $60,000. Ford replaces Johnny Sain after a disagreement over terms, becoming possibly the first active player to hold pitching coach duties while continuing to pitch.
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Whitey Ford
New York Yankees
Ford
Johnny Sain
Sain
Yogi Berra
Ralph Houk
John
Jim Hegan
Frank Crosetti
Houk
Redmen and Coasties Chase Unblemished Seasons This Weekend
Massachusetts stands 7 0 1 as they host New Hampshire while Coast Guard seeks perfect mark at Springfield. Yale faces Princeton in a key Ivy clash as Harvard targets continued momentum against Brown and Amherst visits Williamstown in Little Three action.
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Yale
Princeton
New England
Kelly
Wood
Bassett
Dunda
Kniffin
Fearon
Coughlin
Liske
Adn
Boston College
Jack Concannon
Virginia Cavaliers
New Hampshire
Durham
N. H
Redmen
Jerry Whelchel
New Enland
Lloyd Wells
Springfield
Cadets
Harvard
Tigers
Elis
Dartmouth
Cornell
Bob Blackman
Mike Bassett
Crimson
Brown
John Yovksin
Amherst
Williams
Wayne Kniffin
Trinity
Lord Jeffs
Doug Feardon
Ephs
Fran Coughlin
Holy Cross
David
Goliath
Penn State
Pete Liske
Nittany Lions
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Kingston
Wesleyan
Trinity Tufts
Lafayette
AIC
Bridgeport
Bowling Association Plans Arlington Meeting Monday Night
The Greater Bennington Wo men's Bowling Association calls a special meeting at the Community Center in Arlington at 7 30 p m Monday. All members should attend as a movie will be shown and coffee and doughnuts served.
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Greater Bennington Women’s Bowling Association
Arlington
Love Hates Inside Ring In Junior Lightweight Title Bout
Ghana challenger Love Allotey says there will be no love lost with champion Flash Elorde as they square off in Quezon City for the world junior lightweight title. Elorde, 7-5 favorite, has defended the crown five times. Allotey, 35-3-0 with 14 knockouts, seeks revenge after a close 10 round non title loss.
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Love Allotey
Ghana
Flash Elorde
Quezon City
Elorde
Allotey
London
England
McKinley Ralston win New South Wales doubles title
Chuck McKinley and Dennis Ralston of the United States defeated Roy Emerson and Neale Fraser 6-4 6-2 6-4 at White City Stadium Sydney to claim the New South Wales men's doubles tennis title. McKinley then beat Roger Taylor in singles while Fraser and Ralston advanced to the semifinals.
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Australia
Chuck McKinley
Dennis Ralston
United States
Roy Emerson
Neale Fraser
New South Wales
White City
McKinley
San Antonio
Tex
Roger Taylor
Mike Sangster
England
Fraser
Ralston
Bakersfield
Calif
Ken Fletcher
Emerson
Fred Stolle
Adelaide
Bowling League Results Highlight Top Scores and Winners
In a busy bowling card the Bowing Guys & Dolls beat Lamplighters 4–0 with Delude posting a high single 210 and a 555 series with Vince. Oldendorph led Ree-Jex 3–1 with 214 and 542. Chapman stood out with 185 and 73, while Dunham notched 472 in the Unpredictables 3–1 win over Foul Five. Raymond led Four & One with 222 and 544 for a 3–1 win.
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Vince
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Chapman
Dunham
Raymond
Odds Flicker for Packers Bears Clash In Chicago
The forecast calls for cloudy skies and cooler, with a chance of showers over the NFL matchup. Packers odds rose to 41 from 4 as kickers Kramer and Leclerc could decide the outcome if field conditions slow running and passing.
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Halas
Packers
Bears
Green Bay
Jerry Kramer
Roger Leclerc
Baseball Bargain Days in the Draft List
The draft list released by Commissioner Ford Frick shows about 1,500 minor leaguers available for 8000 to 25000 dollars. Readers eye hopefuls like Carroll Hardy and Bob Will with past big league trials, plus How ard Reed the top PCL pitcher, hoping for second chances and future contributions.
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Baseball
Ford Frick
Carroll Hardy
Oklahoma City
Bob Will
Chicago Cub
Salt Lake City
Don Davis
Howard Reed
Spokane
Bears and Packers duel for Western Conference lead
NFL clash pits Green Bay and Chicago with fate of the conference at stake as Vince Lombardi seeks a third straight playoff title and George Halas aims to prove the Bears can win with him. Packers hold a 9 to 3 edge over Chicago in recent meeting. Cleveland edges St Louis 24 to 21 as Don Brumm injury and Ed Henke absence affect Cards. Frank Ryan directs the Browns with Jim Brown powering the ground game.
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Jim Taylor
Tom Moore
Bill Wade
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George Halas
Chicago Bears
Vince Lombardi
Green Bay Packers
Paul Hornung
Chicago
Jerry Kramer
Roger LeClerc
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Halas
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Ed Henke
Frank Ryan
Jimmy Brown
Ryan
Blanton Collier
Jim Ninowski
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Charlie Johnson
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Y.A. Tittle
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Detroit
Los Angeles
Earl Morrall
Rams
Dallas
Philadelphia
Eagles
Cowboys
Jim Ray Smith
Joe Bob Isbell
Roy Jordan
Don Meredith
King Hill
Hill
Shaftsbury Hockey Club Plans for New Season
The Shaftsbury Hockey Club held its first Bi-State League meeting at coach Edward A. Rice’s home. The club will schedule fewer games, consider Sunday-only slate, and may add Pittsfield High School and Granville High School to the schedule. Home games are undecided, rink work and fundraising underway, aiming for $100 for equipment and rink needs.
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Shaftsbury Hockey Club
Edward A. Rice
Pittsfield
Mass
Granville
N.Y
New York
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Williams College
Rice
Brad Stevens
Dave Ordway
Manchester
Bennington
Brent Peacock
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