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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1966

Page

8

Dodgers 8-5 Favorites To Win World Series

Los Angeles listed as the 8-5 favorite to win the series with Don Drysdale opposing Dave McNally in the opener. Hank Bauer of the Orioles boasted of hitting strength and pitching depth as Baltimore eyed a challenge to Sandy Koufax and the Dodgers in a tightly priced World Series.

Dodgers LOS Angeles UPI Baltimore Orioles Los Angeles Dodgers Dodger Don Drysdale Dave McNally Orioles

Dodgers Favorable in World Series Pitching Edge

Los Angeles hopes to ride overpowering pitching to a World Series edge over Baltimore. Koufax and Drysdale lead a staff with a 2.63 ERA, while the Orioles counter with Jim Palmer and Wally Bunker. If seven games, Alston can use Koufax three times as in 1965. Fair weather for the opener at 1 p.m. PDT.

Dodgers New York Giants Walt Alston Sandy Koufax Drysdale Claude Osteen Phil Vulture Orioles Stu Miller Baltimore Relief Corps Dick Hall Eddie Fisher Eddie Watt Moe Drabowsky Regan Ron Perranoski Bob Miller Don Drysdale Koufax Don Sutton Baltimore Dave McNally Jim Palmer Wally Bunker

Robinson Predicts Dodgers Easier Opponents For Orioles World Series

LA viewpoints clash as Frank Robinson says the Dodgers would be easier to beat in a World Series than the Pirates or Giants. He notes Baltimore’s pitching could overpower Los Angeles bats, while Dodgers pride themselves on pitching despite weak hitting. Alston recalls two young arms Sutton and Singer offering hope.

Walt Alston Dodgers Bauer Baltimore Frank Bertaina F. Robinson Giants Pirates LOS Angeles UPI Frank Robinson Robinson Orioles Walt Alston Philadelphia Ron Perranoski Walter O’malley Sandy Koufax Don Drysdale Florida Don Sutton Bill Singer Koufax and Drysdale O’malley

19 Suspended At Hinsdale

The New Hampshire Racing Commission suspended 19 harness drivers after a Hinsdale Raceway fixes probe. Rulings extend 30 days to end of 1967, with some drivers appealing. Key witness James C. Smith of Danville retained indefinite suspension for admitted role. race fixes tied to Anthony J. Maloni, a convicted bookie.

Concord N.H UPI New Hampshire Racing Commission Hinsdale Raceway New Hampshire U.S. Trotting Association Hinsdale Board of Judges James C. Smith Danville Neil Allen Saratoga N.Y Frank Church Cambridge Eugene Smith Colt’s Neck N.J David Marshall Mapleville R.1 Olvey Burgoyne Brattleboro, Vt Melvin Thompson Hartley Del Panfilo Constantino Hinsdale Stewart Schmidt Ludlow Walter Burke Plaistow Daniel Carlisle Jr Exeter Frank Carlucci Belleville Frank Eriquez Jr Danbury State Attorney General’s Office John W. King Superior Court The Racing Commission Smith Anthony J. Maloni West Springfield Mass

Dodgers World Series tickets sellout before sale time

Thousands were shut out as 8,000 public sale seats vanished at Dodgers stadium after a long line formed early. Dodgers announced a 1 PM sale but police concerns prompted an early window opening and all seats sold prior to the scheduled time. Ford Hernandez stopped Rod Thompson in Las Vegas, 164 pounds to 156, at 6 rounds.

Los Angeles UPI Los Angeles Dodgers Las Vegas Ford Hernandez Rod Thompson Portland Ore

Mt Anthony Patriots Field Hockey Halfway Point

Mt Anthony Patriots field hockey reaches midway mark with about 60 players across freshmen sophomores juniors and seniors. Captains named for each class. seniors lead in scoring with Bette-Sue Thompson and Robin Keir top diverse scoring notes. Tournament ends Friday with selection of varsity varsity reserve and two junior varsity teams and planned games with nearby-area teams.

GAA Anita Caswell Jean Schultz Darlene Jacobs Peggy LeBlanc Joan Walker Susan Stone Maureen Madison Katie Buckley Karen Hogan Abby Shapiro Chris Harrington Jenny Viereck Laurie Baldwin Carol Colvin Linda Betii Pam McGarey Peg Burgess Marge Dawson Scott Wiskowski Carol Christie Gail Godek Kim Cook Sheila Iskowitz Peggy Brunina Linda Graves Debbie Percey Joanne Knights Nancy Kantrowitz Bonnie Hanson Kris Sleeman Cathy Thibodeau Janet Studwell Betsy Jones Cheryl Cooper Mary Morse Jenny Rounds Robin Keir Patti Fair Sharon Colvin Ann Hall Jane Wolf Jane Rice Bette-Sue Thompson Linda Arnold Caswell Jan Fern Mt. Anthony

Unconditional Release Given to Roberts

Chicago dispatch reports Robin Roberts, 40, major league star of the 1950s, was released by the Chicago Cubs on Monday. Manager Leo Durocher said another candidate for pitching coach will be pursued as Roberts ends a trial with the club after 15 career wins short of 300. Roberts, a free agent signing last summer after Houston let him go, previously starred with the Orioles for three winning seasons from 1962 to 1964.

Chicago UPD Robin Roberts Liberty Chicago Cubs Roberts Cubs Houston Astros Leo Durocher Durocher Los Angeles Baltimore Orioles

Bentley triumphs in city league high singles and triples

In the Men s City League events L Bentley-217 B Murray-213 earned high singles and high triples with L Bentley-575 B Murray-570 S LeBarron-556 posting top scores. The results highlight Bentley and Murray across both disciplines with LeBarron also contributing a high triple score.

Bentley Murray LeBarron

Soccer matchups loom for Mt Anthony Burr and Burton Arlington Whitingham

Local schedule lists Mt Anthony at Burr and Burton, Arlington at Whitingham, and Wilmington at Leland and Gray for today, highlighting prep league play and regional standings as teams seek valuable points.

Mt. Anthony Burr and Burton Arlington Whitingham Wilmington Leland and Gray

Pownal Marksman Wins Rifle Trophy

George A. Pratt of Pownal won the Lt. Col. Robert Phillips Memorial Trophy at Keene New Hampshire matches. Pratt led with 396 of 400, setting a 300 yard Slow-fire range record and posting high off-hand and prone rapid-fire scores. He also earned a Phillips trophy model, a silver cup, and medals. Pratt and Bert Richmond helped Vermont finish third at Camp Perry with over 2,000 marksmen from every state participating.

Keene N.H George A. Pratt Pownal Robert Phillips Pratt Keene Rifle Range Bert Richmond Bennington Vermont Camp Perry Ohio

Celtics Rally Past Hawks in Exhibition Win

Boston Celtics upend St. Louis Hawks 95 to 90 in Owensboro as Sam Jones scores 25 points and Bailey Howell 17. Havlicek adds 10, Beaty leads Hawks with 17, Bridges and Caldwell reach 15 each. Celtics head to Nashville with 3-3 preseason mark.

Owensboro UPI Boston Celtics Nashville Tenn St. Louis Hawks Celtics Sam Jones Hawks Bailey Howell John Havlicek Zelmo Beaty St. Louis Bill Bridges Joe Caldwell Boston

BCHS Fresh Down Cambridge in New York game

Cambridge High freshmen fall to Bennington Catholic High School as BCHS scores two second half touchdowns on passes from Tim Morrissey to end John LeRay. Morrissey adds the extra point. Libardi’s Sabers defense smothers Cambridge until late. BCHL freshmen travel to North Adams Friday to face Drury High.

Cambridge N.Y Bennington Catholic High Cambridge High Tim Morrissey John LeRay Morrissey Dick Libardi Young Sabers BCHL North Adams Drury High

Smith and Hall Re sign with Detroit Red Wings

Floyd Smith and Murray Hall returned signed contracts Monday to the Detroit Red Wings for the 1966-67 NHL season. Veteran Gordie Howe appeared at Detroit training for the first time in a week, seemingly recovered from a knee injury that kept him out last week.

Detroit Floyd Smith Murray Hall Detroit Red Wings National Hockey League Gordie Howe

Adcock vows changes for Indians in 1967 season

Los Angeles based report says Joe Adcock takes over as Cleveland Indians manager on a two year contract about 35000 a year. He pledges to return to fundamentals and emphasizes discipline and workload. Adcock notes his aim to strengthen the team without trading for mere faces and recalls his late father’s support in his managerial path.

Los Angeles UPI Cleveland Indians Joe Adcock Indians Adcock Columbia Joe New Orleans

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