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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1963

Page

9

Minor Football Miracle At Vermont Coach Clifford

In his second season at the University of Vermont Bob Clifford has converted an inexperienced line and a sophomore quarterback to a Spread T offense, guiding the Catamounts to a 4-1 record and a potential first winning season since 1959. Vermont trails Massachusetts in the Yankee Conference and faces a state series opener against Norwich's injured backs.

Bob Clifford University of Vermont Burlington Clifford New England Vermont Norwich St. Lawrence Dennis Buckley Mike Kompa

Amherst, Northeastern Leaders in New England Grid Scoring Race

Amherst senior Bob Santonelli remains the top scorer with 111 points as Northeastern sophomore Bob Cappadonna trails with 38. Several sophomores and seniors lift contenders including Tom Carr of Bates and Jim Thornton, Cappadonna, with two TDs each. Maine’s Mike Haley adds a 35 12 win over Connecticut and kicking leader Jerry Whelchel sits at 21 with 15 conversions.

Amherst Bob Santonelli New England Santonelli Northeastern Bob Cappadona Coast Guard Springfield Jim Thornton Cappadonna Tom Carr Bates

Unidentified Man Dies After $10,899 Roosevelts Twin Double Win

An unidentified man died of a heart attack Monday night while about to cash a $10,899 ticket from a $2 bet on Roosevelt Raceway’s twin double. A bystander attempted to take the ticket but was tackled by a special policeman and the ticket was recovered. The Monday night payout was the track’s third highest since July.

Westbury N.Y Roosevelt Raceway

Stan Mikita Tops Again In NHL Scoring Race

In Montreal AP reports Stan Mikita of the Chicago Black Hawks leads the NHL scoring race with 10 points on six goals and four assists. Mikita centers Chicago's Scooter Line as Ken Wharram stands second with nine points and Ab McDonald tied for fifth with six points.

Montreal Chicago Stan Mikita National Hockey League Mikita Black Hawks Ken Wharram Ab McDonald

Auerbach Fine Appeal Still Hangs Fire

Boston Celtics coach Red Auerbach faces an unresolved appeal over a $500 fine from an October exhibition. NBA president J Walter Kennedy will review new information before deciding whether to rescind, while Sam Jones may miss the home opener with a groin injury and Frank Ramsey or John Havlicek could start in his stead. Heinsohn starts practicing after a shingles relapse.

Boston Boston Celtics Red Auerbach J. Walter Kennedy National Basketball Association New York Auerbach Kennedy Baltimore Bullets Maurice Podoloff Podoloff League Board of Governors Sam Jones Baltimore Jones Frank Ramsey John Havlicek Tommy Heinsohn

Chargers Lead AFL Offense As Pats Dominate Defense

The San Diego Chargers push ahead in the Western Division with 371.6 total offense per game and 148.6 rushing yards per game while ranking fourth in passing at 223 yards. The Boston Patriots share first in total defense 235.2 yards per game and top rushing and passing defenses in the Eastern Division.

NEW York San Diego Chargers Chargers Boston Patriots Houston Pats

Tennessee Reinstated By the NCAA

Tennessee Tech’s two year probation for recruiting violations was lifted. Wichita and Millersville received reprimands for infractions. Tech’s full rights will be restored Thursday after NCAA infractions committee recommendation. Wichita used a professional scout and paid trip during a visit. Millersville was censured for athletic staff involvement in a high school all star game not certified by the state association or NCAA.

Chicago Tennessee Tech NCAA Wichita Millersville Pennsylvania Tennessee Tech Ncaa Council New York

Green Mountain Race Card Highlights and Results

Daily racing results show multiple claiming races for 3-year-olds and up at one mile to 11-16 miles. Winners include Moonstone cutting a 1:40 time, Ann Pousing, Enticed, Imbert, Nutmeg Ace, and Admiral Lunsford, with purses totaling $133,865 and attendance 2615.

Ernst Rampling Tiner Turiongs Treangie City Garry Roc-O-Win Reii Cee Mojndo Wilson Ron Curvy Lu Our Bird Speedy Debut Pigeon Brook B. B. Rose Magnetic North Ann Pousing Gillespie Boylonia Halslander Senator Cutshaw Donny Joacksorbetter Ladie Snder Johnson Rawdin Cry Havoc Mike Enticed Bernhardt Donahue Ruby Gar Corneaux Prydell the Clam Julie Lee Sulton Mite Fiahtin Scot Fairbanks Mr. Melvin Gogry Lees Sister Calipso Bob Tuckabuckaway Bayles Boy Sagarius Imbert Gesucido Leone Snow Bear Bruce Hella Goldie Eichth Arctic Star Beneito Island King Eribeauty Natex Miss Elandel Jims Gift Admiral Lunsford Crete Pongtree Helioport Noble Maiden Brant Ator Soquarrian Hondle Hilty Tony Bux Good Gracie Soft Glow Margrave Billys Flying Diver Bob of Oz Hotspur Shannons Hope Lotochamp Simple Loui Prince Okapi Noble Jet Royal Hettie oMurphys a—Murphy Buriador Bill Yates Captain Ball xBlack Pine Gary Dick Dyear-Olds & xLeotrice Idie Threats Adams St Sweet Relic

Narragansett Park Opens with Giovanni Wins Featured Purse

Apprentice jockey John Giovan ni rode three winners including Artiglio in the Lakewood Purse opening of the Narragansett Park fall meeting in Pawtucket Rhode Island. Artiglio won six furlongs for juveniles by almost six lengths over Vale Kit paying $10.20. Apprentice Mike Carrozzella was injured in a morning workout and unavailable until tomorrow as a crowd of 7,251 watched wagers total $587,574.

Pawtucket John Giovanni Ariglio Lakewood Narragansett Park Giovanni Artiglio Vale Kit Mike Carrozzella

Saratoga Raceway Lat Trot and Pace Results Brief

Horse racing results from Saratoga Raceway show multiple graded races with times 2:10 to 2:13 for mile trots and paces. Notable finishes include Damar's Duffer winning the lat trot, Space Ray topping the Ard-Trot, and Holiday Jinx leading the fourth pace with payouts and starters listed. A daily double paid $453.50 with detailed participant names and speeds.

Nash Clever Stone Nazarian Little Lin Arthurs Alan Ataried Smoke Virginia Laurade Little Lord Livingston Tass Filis Gav Wil ‘Lohmeyer Baby Hadley Cleo Mader Pnsign Wyn McDale Melburn Toby Space Ray Reider Lone Elm Smokey Langtry Tyso Silk Ethels Guess Miss Clever Kate Plympus Lonmeyer Genesee Mattreci Hal Rosecroft Ambo Congress George Chuckery Corners Aaron Hazel Song Blake Miss Roseanne Dona Anthony Sandy JF. Volo Julie Parker Alice Hall Gray May Doll Goodsell Mickey MacPherson Jackie F N

Horse Race Classified List With Multiple Pacing Miles

A long list of trot and pace events with horses, owners, and stakes across mile and five hundred yard distances. Entries include Corwin Hanover Med Dier Miss Bill Gallon Runnymede Cathy Frisky Jimmy and many others with totals from 400 to 1900 dollars and notes of eligibility.

Corwin Hanover Meddier Bill Gallon Runnymede Cathy Frisky Jimmy Perischimes Pammy Hanover Belde Wick Poplar Star Avon Bo Scotch Ann Rensselaer Lad Seaway Captan Bonny Brook Dunn Missouri Broom Srd Morrigan Railia Colonie Prince Pal Boy Sue Eden Homestretch Dude Lona Springwood Little Phonie Pace Ioscla Scotland Perry Will A. C Chance Galliput Mile General Sampson Prince Foot Maina Karl Springwood Drummin Man Bad Dares Lady Wonder W. PD Melburn Kats Victoria Miss St. Byrd Newey McFerwyn Oh Shaw Noble Yankee Cheri Eden Blue Yonder Adios Ace Jody Direct Runnymede Molly Camilla Mite Charmette Morton Sth Reartown Sym Lizanne Rodney Linda Dee Jarrettown Cliff Bonny Easter Trilafon Shacydale Luster Rebecca Adios Ath Paremile Son Red Main Denny Abbe Borderview Carrie Freddie's Colonie Girl Suomen Paavo Stoney Amber Wayne King Cole

Bobo Olson Seeks Shortcut to Light Heavyweight Crown

In San Francisco 35 year old Bobo Olson after a easy decision over Argentina's Jose Menno at Kezar Pavilion said he aims for a shortcut to the light heavyweight title. Olson noted his age as a reason to push for faster championship plans.

San Francisco Bobo Olson Argentina Jose Menno Kezar Pavilion Olson

Weight Dispute Cancels Boston Arena Card

Tommy Hayden of New Bedford refused to fight Dick DeVola of Boston after DeVola weighed 132 pounds, not reaching the 130 contract limit, leading promoter Sam Silverman to cancel the weekly Boston Arena card. Gene Tibbs defeated none. Olson blanked Menno in a 10 round bout with scoring 7-2, 6-1, and 7-0 under the five point system.

Boston Tommy Hayden Boston Arena Hayden New Bedford Dick DeVola Tommy Tibbs Gene Toran DeVola Sam Silverman Olson Menno San Francisco Frankie Carter Tony Bosnich Bob Mitchell California

Bates Fullback on ECAC Team

Bates sophomore fullback Tom Carr was named to the ECAC all cast small college football team after scoring both touchdowns and gaining 102 rushing yards in Bates 14 9 victory over Middlebury Saturday Also named to the team were Coast Guard guard Bill Thompson Bridgeport center Rick McNamara Colby halfback Bill George earned sophomore of the week honors

Bill Jersey Art Perkins Zoe Zabilski Northeastern Huskies Springfield New Hampshire UNH Boston George Levesque Dartmouth Harvard New York Tom Carr Bates Carr Middlebury Coast Guard Bill Thompson Bridgeport Rick McNamara Colby Bill George

Nutmeg Ace Wins Feature at Green Mountain Park

A crowd of 2,615 wagered $133,865 at Green Mountain Park as Nutmeg Ace won the feature race yesterday over 1 1/16 miles in 1 47 2 5. Payouts totaled $3.40, $2.60 and $2.80 for the win place and show.

Pownal Green Mountain Park

Speed Record Set by Couple at Bonneville

Mrs Barbara Nielland of Whittier California and Vince Granatelli of Los Angeles drove a stock production car 1000 kilometers at an average speed of 135.29 miles per hour at the Bonneville Salt Flats Utah for an international speed record.

Bonneville Salt Flats Utah Barbara Nieland Whittier Calif Vince Granatelli Los Angeles

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