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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1962

Page

6

Yankees win seventh game 1 to 0 to take series

In San Francisco the New York Yankees edged the Giants 1 0 in the seventh World Series game. Manager Alvin Dark praised his club while reflecting on near-misses moments including Willie Mays and Willie McCovey swings.

SAN Francisco Alvin Dark San Francisco Giants Giants Alvin Yankees Tom Tresh Willie Mays Willie McCovey McCovey Matty Alou

Detroit and Lake Placid to bid for 1968 Olympics

The United States Olympic Committee selected Detroit for the 1968 summer Games and Lake Placid for the 1968 winter Games after a long board meeting in Nairobi Kenya on October 13 1963. Detroit beat Los Angeles San Francisco Philadelphia and Portland while Lake Placid defeated Salt Lake City.

Chicago Detroit United States Lake Placid N.Y U.S. Olympic Committee International Olympic Committee Nairobi Kenya U.S Motor City Squaw Valley Calif Los Angeles San Francisco Philadelphia Portland Salt Lake City K. L Tug) Wilson Lausanne Vienna Mexico City Buenos Aires

New England skiers named to Olympic training camp

Eight New Englanders among 27 skiers selected for a December twenty second to January fourth Olympic training camp in Colorado Springs. Invited are Gordon Eaton Litteton New Hampshire Billy Kidd Stowe Vermont and seven others from Massachusetts Connecticut Maine and New Hampshire.

Colorado Springs Colo Gordon Eaton Litteton N.H Billy Kidd Stowe U.S Roger Buchika Haverhill Mass Rip McManus Milford

Northeastern at Springfield: a standout small-weekend game

Northeastern Huskies visit Springfield Maroons in a tight matchup as both squads seek a rare win. Key figures include Gerry Varnum returning at quarterback for Northeastern and Springfield’s Dave Leete leading a high‑tempo offense.

New England Holy Cross Dartmouth Navy Boston College Northeastern Springfield Huskies Maroons Joe Zabilski Gerry Varnum Brookline Mass

NBA Scores Tuesday Night Action

The Los Angeles team defeated Detroit 122 to 106 and the New York squad beat Chicago 121 to 119. No games are scheduled on Wednesday or Thursday.

Los Angeles Detroit New York Chicago

Yankees win 1962 World Series on pitching to sweep Giants

Ralph Terry leads a dominant pitching display as the Yankees defeat the Giants 1-0 in Game 7 at Candlestick Park to clinch the 1962 World Series. San Francisco’s batters were held to four hits while New York managed just one run on a fifth-inning double play sequence.

Chuck Hiller Giants Matty Alou Mays Jack Sanford Ralph Terry Yankees Sanford Terry San Francisco New York Yankees Babe Ruth Mickey Mantle Roger Maris San Francisco Giants Pittsburgh Bill Mazeroski Bill Skowron Clete Boyer Tony Kubek Skowron Bobby Richardson Orlando Cepeda Willie Mays

World Series Statistics and Game Summaries

Baseball World Series events show New York (AL) four wins San Francisco (NL) three with results from games detailing scores, home runs, and pitchers. Final receipts and shares include attendance figures totaling 376,864 and net receipts of 2,878,891.22 with distributions to leagues, clubs, and commissioners.

Irv Spencer Adds Muscle to Bruins Wing

Boston Bruins praise former defenseman Irv Spencer for transitioning to a wing with Cliff Pennington and Wayne Hicks on the third line. The line has played more effectively than the second, as Spencer says he enjoys rushing the puck and is adapting from defense to forward. The Bruins, unbeaten in three, head to Detroit for the next game.

Boston Boston Bruins Irv Spencer New York Ranger Bruins Spencer Cliff Pennington Wayne Hicks Detroit

Quebec Aces Lead East Division With Four-Point Edge

The Quebec Aces hold a four point lead in the Eastern Division after a 3-1 record and six points. They beat the Springfield Indians 4-3 in a one goal game, with Danny Lewicki netting the winner at 2:42 of the final period. goals also by Guy Rousseau Skippy Burchell and Bill Sutherland for the Aces, while Jim Anderson Ted Harris and Bruce Cline scored for the Indians.

Quebec Aces Aces Springfield Indians Danny Lewicki Guy Rousseau Skippy Burchell Bill Sutherland Jim Anderson Ted Harris Bruce Cline Indians Cline Lewicki

Weekly Upset Gulch Report Ohio Wins Top Prediction

AP reports Harold Claassen notes Purdue’s fall form and shares last week’s 12 correct picks from 46 games for a .799 season average. He lists this week’s forecasts including Texas over Arkansas and Ohio State over Northwestern with brief reasoning.

Ohio New York Purdue Boilermakers Washington Notre Dame Miami Gulch Texas Arkansas Longhorns

Victory Crowns Long Road Back For Ralph Terry

Ralph Terry of the New York Yankees faces a pivotal moment after a line drive by Willie McCovey in the seventh game of the 1962 World Series. The Yankees won 1 0 and claimed the series 4 games to 3, with Terry recalling a personal triumph and two years of doubt.

Roger Maris Maris Richardson Alou Willie McCovey Terry Yankees Giants Ralph Terry

Seattle Gets Gile From Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox sold first baseman Don Gile to their Seattle club in the Pacific Coast League to clear space for five first year bonus rookies. New additions to the major league roster include Jim Russin, Jim Gosger, Rico Petrocelli, Gage Naudain, and Stephenson. Pete Smith of Natick was placed on the military list serving six months in the Army Reserve. Stephenson is 19, son of scout Joe Stephenson. he posted an 11-5 record last season with Winston Salem.

Boston Boston Red Sox Don Gile Seattle Gile Red Sox Jerry Stphenson Pete Smith Natick Army Reserve Jim Russin Jim Gosger Rico Petrocelli Gage Naudain Russia

Rush leader Pete Pedro to play for West Texas State

Lynn Mass halfback Pete Pedro, the nation's rushing leader, is expected to play Saturday as West Texas State faces New Mexico State. Pedro, sidelined with a leg injury last week, has 621 rushing yards in five games, ahead of Eldon Fortie of Brigham Young with 607 yards.

Canyon Tex Pete Pedro West Texas State New Mexico State Pedro Lynn Mass Arizona State University Brigham Young Eldon Fortie

Brattleboro Wins Cross Country Go

St Michael’s of Brattleboro dominated the Molly Stark League meet on a 2.6 mile course taking five of the top eight places. St Michael’s scored 21 to 35 over Leland and Gray on their home course with North Bennington third and Whitingham fourth. LaBlanc and Coleman led the pack with Palmeter Gouger close behind. Next meet is Monday at Whitingham as Leland and Gray seeks revenge.

Townshend St. Michael's Brattleboro Leland and Gray North Bennington Whitingham LaBlanc St. Michaels Coleman Leland

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