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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1966

Page

10

Green Mountain Park reports 1966 year statistics and records

Pownal Special Green Mountain Park Vermont completed 170 racing days in 1966 with 524,731 attendees and 31,310,578 dollars wagered. Vermont received 1,954,939.17 dollars from four racing sessions including harness and thoroughbred meetings. Various records set include daily doubles, Perfecta pools, and notable jockey trainer standings. General manager Bartimo said 1967 dates to be announced with harness opener likely.

Pownal Green Mountain Park Vermont Pownal Valley Vincent J. Bartimo State of Vermont Bartimo Kenny Pruden Pruden Minnesota Allan Hill Green Mt

Crucial Weekend Shapes NCAA Regional Football Bids

Smaller colleges battle for berths in Tangerine, Pecan and Grantland Rice bowls as several teams wrap up regular seasons. Contenders include Morgan State, Wayne State, Randolph Macon, Muskingum, Tennessee State, Northwestern Louisiana and North Dakota State, with matchups looming and final games set for Thanksgiving weekend.

Kansas City UPI National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA San Diego State Montana State Atlantic Coast Mideast Midwest Morgan State Bears Virginia State Morgan West Chester Clarion State Waynesburg Randolph Macon Hampden-Sydney Muskingum Tennessee State Murfreesboro Tenn Wittenberg St. Norbert Ball State Morehead Baldwin-Wallace Allen Kentucky State Central Town Northwestern Loisiana Northwestern

Notre Dame duo in spotlight as title bid grows

Notre Dame faces Michigan State in a top ranking showdown with quarterback Terry Hanratty and receiver Jim Seymour drawing the focus. The defense led by Jim Lynch and Alan Page remains the key as ND seeks a perfect season, while MSU aims to blunt the Irish offense and protect its national title bid.

South Bend Ind UPI Notre Dame Terry Hanratty Jim Seymour East Lansing Mich Michigan State Mhannatty Seymour Jim Lynch Kevin Hardy Alan Page Pete Duranko Tom Rhoads Heart of Notre Purdue Nick Eddy

Saratoga Entries and Football Outlook Mixed in 1966 Notes

The page lists extensive horse racing entries for Saratoga on Thursday November 17 1966 with multiple race class names and horses. It also discusses a college football preview noting Notre Dame facing Michigan State with emphasis on defenses and key players Seymour Hanratty Beban and Griese, highlighting MSU’s pass rush and ND’s stout defense. The analysis touches on potential screen plays and field position strategies and compares past outcomes against Purdue and Navy.

Purdue Michigan State Seymour Hanratty Bubba Smith Spartans Bob Griese Griese UCLA Gary Beban Notre Dame Eddy MSU Irish Northwestern Navy Bob Apisa Spartan Jimmy Raye

Hinsdale Raceway Trot and Pace Entries Summary

A race card lists multiple trots and pacing events at Hinsdale Raceway with eight heats. Entrants include Symvole Wilsey Pam C Wykowski Rhapsodist Wilsey Gemma Pick Cross and others across FIRST to EIGHTH races, with stakes from 3400 to 8400 and finalists such as Archandy McCarthy Thornapple Wilsey Roman Holiday Kane Scotch Rockate Gagne and more.

Symvole — Wilsey Pam C — Wykowski Rhapsodist Wilsey Gemma Pick — Cross Spacer — Andersen Rexford Hanover — Siewierski Shadydale Flutter — McCarthy van Mite Allen aeertgierley gyrover + Sheehy Thornapple — Wilsey Double Brewer — Colby Roman Holiday Kane Miss Roseanne — Kane Fingo’s Boy — Kane Mighland Nanna — Fitzsimmons Hal Toy Allen & Tacalac

St Johnsbury Hilltoppers Named State Division 1 Grid Champion

Vermont Headmasters Football Committee declares St Johnsbury Hilltoppers as Division 1 champions and Lyndon Institute Vikings and Hartford Hurricanes as co champions. St Johnsbury completes 7-1-0. only loss 7-6 to Lyndon Institute. Hartford also 7-1-0, with sole defeat to Middlebury. Lyndon finishes 6-1.

Vermont St. Johnsbury Hilltoppers Lyndon Institute Vikings Hartford Hurricanes St. Johnsbury Lyndon Institute Hartford Middlebury Tigers

Record TV clash pits MSU and Notre Dame in nation wide broadcast

The largest sports audience may watch the Michigan State and Notre Dame football game nationwide after ABC and the NCAA arranged rules for delayed video telecasts. The historic broadcast, delaying non televised games, aims to surpass World Series viewership and NFL title contests. Roone Arledge of ABC calls it the most universal appeal for a TV event yet.

New York UPI American Broadcasting Company NCAA ABC Hawaii Roone Arledge

Kentucky Cagers Face Height Shortfall With Speedy Runts

Kentucky Wildcats led by Adolph Rupp rely on precision and speed to offset limited height. Pat Riley, Louie Dampier, and Thad Jaracz form a dynamic trio while reserves fill starting roles. The SEC race includes Vanderbilt, Tennessee, Florida, Mississippi State, and Alabama as contenders with midseason shifts looming.

Atlanta UPI Rupp Kentucky Wildcats Adolph Rupp United Press International Texas Western Pat Riley Louie Dampier Thad Jaracz Kentucky Wildcats Vanderbilt Tennessee Clyde Lee Ron Widley Florida Mississippi State Alabama Florida Gators Gary Keller Jeff Ramsey Dave Williams Crimson Tide Mike Nordholz Auburn Tigers Lee Defore Georgia Jerry Waller Lee Martin Louisiana State Mississippi Tulane SEC al Andrews Florida State Miami Memphis’ State Mike Butler Georgia Tech

Junior Bowlers start hot with Le Barron's 199 and 553

The page highlights top scores across leagues including Steve Le Barron with a 199 single and 553 triple, Janette Bishop's 201 and 500 for Pownal Girls, and strong showings from Dufresne, Jones, and others. It notes shifts in standings in Southern Vermont and local leagues, plus a Wisconsin State bowling record by Casey Jones and a tease for the upcoming Turkey Shoot.

Steve LeBarron Charlie Silver Pownal Valley Green Mountain Beague Guttersnipes Janette Bishop Pownal Mixers Vermont Gladstone’s Pownal Boys Joh Billett Ernie Shepard Dick Mullins Steve Hitchey D. Dufresne R. Jones L. Bentley, Sr Dufresne Art Coxsee R. Parks Doris Fisher Fran Snow DeVito Snow Williams Barb Kenyon Rhoda Connell Evie Rabideau Virginia McCullough Virginia Santa Claus Marion Harris Mabel Mitchell Eliza Harrington Wisconsin Charles Casey) Jones Casey Len Farrington Finast Salvatore’s Jane Lackey Pat Main Peg Ray Winslow

Casper Moves Toward Money Record in Houston Event

Billy Casper, the National Open champion, leads the Houston Champions International Golf Tournament money standings with 120,748 and seeks to surpass Jack Nicklaus's all time earnings with a victory and the 21,000 first prize. Nicklaus remains in pursuit as Arnold Palmer eyes a late surge. Al Geiberger and Johnny Pott posted four under par 67s in the Pro Amateur.

Houston UPI Billy Casper Casper Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus Big Jack Cypress Creek Champions Golf Club Art’ Wall Bruce Devlin Gary Player Harold Henning Robert Devicenzo Arnold Palmer Palmer United States Japan al Geiberger Johnny Pott Robert Goulet

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