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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1966

Page

8

Dooley earns national coach of the week honor

Georgia coach Vince Dooley, lauded for lifting the Bulldogs above expectations, received United Press International national coach of the week after Georgia’s 21-13 comeback win over Auburn and a share of the SEC title. The 31 year old coach has transformed a string of losing seasons into a strong program with key defensive play and depth. The team improved to 8-1 in conference play and eyes a major bowl bid.

Atlanta UPS University of Georgia Vince Dooley Georgia Bulldogs Georgia Florida Bulldogs Auburn Dooley United Press International Miami Georgia Tech

Greer Paces 76ers Win Over Knicks Behind 33 Points

Hal Greer led Philadelphia with 33 points despite foul trouble and a foul delay in the final stretch as the 76ers beat the New York Knicks 113 to 109. Wilt Chamberlain added 24 for the 76ers who strengthened their Eastern Division lead in a five game win streak. Willis Reed and Walt Bellamy each scored 17 for New York. Chicago and St Louis also produced a see saw game with Len Wilkens scoring 30 for the victorious St Louis team.

Hal Greer Philadelphia Greer New York 76Ers St. Louis Chicago Wilt Chamberlain Willis Reed Walt Bellamy Guy Rodgers Hawks McCoy McLemore Len Wilkens Lou Hudson Bob Boozer Bulls Jerry Sloan

Dick Bass Reigns NFL Rushing Lead After 55-14 Rams Win

New York New York UPI Dick Bass piled up 106 yards as the Los Angeles Rams routed the New York Giants 55-14 to maintain his solo top spot with 744 yards on 166 carries and eight touchdowns. Leroy Kelly sits second at 730 yards, Gale Sayers third with 715. Green Bay's Bart Starr continues to lead in passing, while Pat Studstill tops receptions with 53. Lou Michaels has 82 points to lead scorers, and David Lee paces punters at 48.8. Shivers and Roland lead kick return and punt return charts among St Louis rookies.

New York UPI Bass Los Angeles Dick Bass Rams New York Giants College of the Pacific Cleveland Leroy Kelly Gale Sayers Chicago Green Bay Bart Starr Starr Pat Studstill Detroit Washington Charley Taylor Tom Moore Os Angeles Bobby Mitchell Baltimore Lou Michaels Dan Reeves Dallas Jim Bakken St. Louis Larry Wilson

Burr & Burton Trio Named On All-MVL Football Squad

Burr and Burton Seminary players earned spots on the 23 man Marble Valley League football team. Mike Kilburn led Burr and Burton on the first backfield with Woodstock Oldenberg, Poultney’s Charlie Scott, and Fair Haven’s Sy Lomi s. Second team picks include Vince Clark and Dennis Eds on. Woodstock dominance noted with seven on the first and second teams and co-captains Oldenberg and Jim Roberts. Standings show Woodstock Wasps champions 5-3-0 overall, Fair Haven second, Burr & Burton third, Poultney fourth, West Rutland fifth. Final league results influenced by Burr & Burton defeating Poultney when they met twice.

Burr and Burton Seminary Roger Miiguy Proctor High School Mike Kilburn Steve Oldenberg Woodstock Charlie Scott Poultney Sy Loomis Fair Haven Burr & Burton Vince Clark Dennis Edson Woodstock Wasps Oldenberg Jim Roberts Mike Perry Bob McGreevy Keith Migles Denny Feuer Henry Kantorski West Rutland Roberts Steve LaPlaca Tony Reczek Bert Harlow Edson Joe Czacher Brian James Bob Loomis Tom Zuba Tom Barrup Bob Daley MVS Wasps Fair Haven Slaters Bulldog Burr Burton Seminary Marble Valley Kilburn Clark Ringheiser

Green Mountain Entries dominate first trot at 3600 nm

A list of harness race entries across ten pace classes is presented with horses and their drivers. Notable names include A Vickie Trust LaPage dye, Newport Jet Manzi, Adlai Hanover Dvoran, and Garnet Queen Nazarian, among others. The page outlines the field order for FIRST through TENTH Pace events, with entries tied to specific trainers and drivers.

Vickie Trust Garnsey Newport Jet Manzi al Woodie Blake Garnet Queen Nazerian Amora’s Frenesi—Wells Adlai Hanover Dvoran

Notre Dame Favored In High Stakes Clash With Michigan State

Notre Dame with Terry Hanratty Jim Seymour Nick Eddy and Larry Conjar projected to beat Michigan State by four points in a game touted as the decade’s key clash. USC UCLA Arkansas Texas Tech and other top teams also in action as week’s college slate unfolds.

New York UPI Notre Dame Michigan State Terry Hanratty Jim Seymour Nick Eddy Larry Conjar MSU Southern California Southern Cal UCLA USC Arkansas Texas Tech Miami Florida Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin The Gophers

Howell Ready For Bullets Celtics Hope Big Weekend

Bailey Howell, coming from a trade with the Bullets for seven-foot Mel Counts, is cleared after x rays on a jammed finger. He looks to fill Tommy Heinsohn's versatile role as Boston hosts Baltimore in a key weekend set while Bullets struggle with 13 losses in 15 games and a second coach. The Celtics chase a win to stay behind Philadelphia in the Eastern Division as Chicago visits in the doubleheader.

Bailey Howell The Bullets Mel Counts Tommy Heinsohn Heinsohn Celtics Boston Philadelphia 76Ers Chicago Boston Garden

Bruins Face Weekend Ice Clashes At Home And On Road

Boston Bruins prepare for two weekend games as they sit in fourth place tied with Detroit. Saturday in Boston Garden the Rangers visit, led by Reggie Fleming, while Sunday the Bruins host Detroit with goalie changes as Bernie Parent is sent to Oklahoma City and Gerry Cheevers shines in relief. Johnston’s return complicates nothing as Cheevers delivers stellar relief after Johnston’s eye injury recovery.

Boston UPI Boston Bruins Bruins Detroit Boston Garden New York Rangers Reggie Fleming Garden Harry Sinden Bernie Parent Eddie Johnston Sinden Parent Oklahoma City Gerry Cheevers Johnston Cheevers Hap Emms Blazers

Spartan Signal Caller Biggest Question Mark

Michigan State faces Notre Dame with key questions about quarterback Jimmy Raye and fullback Bob Apisa as they chase a second straight national title. Raye must prove he can run the option against a tough Irish defense while Apisa recovers from a knee issue, potential limits on the Spartan ground game.

Notre Dame Spartans Michigan State Jimmy Raye Bob Apisa MSU Spartan Steve Juday Raye Duffy Daughterty Ohio State Irish Apisa Indiana Daugherty Clinton Jones

Former Saber Grid Star Stationed In Viet Nam

Dennis Stemp former captain of Bennington Catholic High School football is serving in Viet Nam as Airman Second Class with the U S Air Force. A 1965 BCHS graduate and star lineman he joined the Air Force in 1965 after 11 months in the Army National Guard. He was named Airman of the Month at Hascom Air Force Base in Bedford Massachusetts and is now attached to the 377th Combat Support Group at Tan Son Nhut Saigon.

Saber Grid Viet Nam Dennis Stemp Bennington Catholic U.S. Air Force Stemp Francis G. Stemp North Branch Street Extension BCHS Saber Air Force Army National Guard 86Th Engineering Company Hascom Air Force Base Bedford Massachusetts Henry Dittman Tan Son Nhut Saigon

Williams Back Wins Grid Title

Williams backfield star Jimmy Dunn tops regional rushing with 863 yards on 185 carries for 4.1 per rush as Amherst and Bates duel for scoring titles in the final New England college division football roundup. Nocera of Southern Connecticut could still win the touchdown crown while Dave Bennett of Springfield leads in passing with 1,353 yards and eight TDs.

Boston UPI New England Bates Bruce Winslow Amherst Bill Foye Dick Nocera Southern Connecticut State College Nocera Southern Maryland State Jimmy Dunn Williams Dunn Finshed Northeastern Bill Curran Sandy Nesbitt Nesbitt Springfield College Dave Bennett Bennett Trinity Ken Miles al Jutze Central Connecticut Jim Murphy Jutze Wesley Howard Foster Murphy Foster Bill Delaney

Spurrier Leads NCAA Passing Race With One Game Left

Vic New York UPI reports Florida quarterback Steve Spurrier still tops the national passing chart with 1,785 yards and 15 touchdowns on 153 completions of 242 attempts as one game remains. Washington and Reed trail, while Spurrier ranks third in total offense behind Brigham Young's Virgil Carter. Don Fitzgerald of Kent State leads the closest rushing race in 22 years with 1,107 yards, and Dave Morgan of Kansas paces punting at 43.6 yards per boot.

New York UPI Steve Spurrier National Collegiate Athletic Association Florida Spurrier Hawke Washington West Texas State Arizona Mark Reed Washington Virgil Carter Brigham Young Don Fitzgerald Kent State New Mexico State Jim Bohl Ray McDonald Idaho Dave Morgan Kansas

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