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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1967

Page

10

Patriots to White River Junction For Tilt With Hartford Hurricanes

Mt. Anthony Patriots travel to White River Junction for a clash with Hartford Union High School Hurricanes, a top Class I Northern Division team. Hartford enters 4-2, scoring 110 points while allowing 53, with two strong seniors at end and standout quarterback Tom Scelza leading a diverse attack. Mt. Anthony sits 5-1, averaging 6.5 points per game while yielding 21 points, led by quarterback Scott Raciot and wingback Denny Hart as they seek a second win over a tough Hurricane squad.

Mt. Anthony Patriots White River Junction Harteford Union High School Hurricanes Powers House Greg McCanna Hurricanes Bellows Falls Terriers Terriers Hartford Woodstock Newport Bellows Falls South Burlington Fair Haven A7ea Middlebury Tigers Springfield Brattleboro Westfield Spaulding Tom Scelza Jerry Bachelder Alan Mathen Ron Grogston Gay Reed Jim Jardine Ernie Nalette John Spaulding Tom el North Scott Raciot Denny Hart Greg Croft Dick Cutler Greg Russell Randy Grant Ron Maguire Bob Thompson J. J. Moore Jim Hugger Sauer Ken Stemp John Holland Rick Bartholedi Ray Fuzzy Elwell Steve LeBarron John Faireley Gary Martin Nick Charest Bulldogs South

Indiana Coach Pont Near Coach of the Year Rise

Indiana coach John Pont, who quit Yale for Indiana in 1965, has transformed the Hoosiers from football humiliation to Rose Bowl chatter. At 5-0 and ranked 11th, Pont may be named Coach of the Year as Indiana aims to beat Arizona and pursue a Rose Bowl berth with key games ahead.

John Pont Pont Yale University of Indiana Indiana Hoosiers Tucson Arizona Ohio State Purdue Minnesota Michigan State Notre Dame

Spaulding Middlebury Unbeaten in Vermont Football

Spaulding Crimson Tide and Middlebury Tigers sit atop Vermont scholastic football with unblemished records 6-0 for Middlebury and 5-0 for Spaulding. Offense leaders include Middlebury with 157 points in six games. Springfield Cosmos boast a stingy defense allowing only a single touchdown all season. Other notes mention Burlington, Windsor, Poultney, and Hartford with varying records and upcoming matchups. Also, Buffalo Bills split end Art Powell will miss 4-6 weeks with a knee injury.

Spaulding Crimson Tide Middlebury Tigers Vermont Crimson Tide Mt. Anthony Pae Burlington High School Tigers Windsor Yellowjackets Spaulding Springfield Cosmos Hartford Hurricanes Ledger Brattleboro Colonels Cosmos Buffalo N.Y UPI Art Powell Buffalo Bills Powell

New SV Football League Discussed in Bellows Falls

In Bellows Falls representatives from eleven southern Vermont high schools discussed forming a new southern football conference. A two-division league with five and six conference games, cross-division play, and non-conference games was proposed. Teams named include Mt. Anthony Brattleboro Bellows Falls Springfield Rutland MSJ Hartford Windsor Poultney Burr and Burton Woodstock. A state champion proposal was also considered with a later meeting planned for November to finalize schedules and divisions.

Burlington Seahorses Brattleboro Middlebury Windsor Poultney Patriots Hurricanes Blue Devils Patriot Hartford BFA Montpelier St. Johnsbury Rice MSJ Woodstock Hanover N.H Burr & Burton Fair Haven West Rutland Winooski North Country South Burlington Bellows Falls Lyndon Institute North School Spaulding Rice Memorial Burlington Bfa St. Albans South Springfield Rutland Mount Anthony Mount St. Joseph North Middlebury Lyndon South Poultney Burr and Burton Vermont Mt. Anthony Springfield Burr Burton Colonels Terriers Cosmos Raiders Mounties Yellowjackets Bulldogs Wasps Vermont Headmasters’ Association

Bad Boy Looney Axed by Redskins

Washington Redskins waived moody Oklahoma halfback Joe Don Looney after a fourth straight NFL team decision to part with him. Coach Otto Graham declined reasons beyond plan to activate a help able back while Looney, sidelined by headaches, has appeared sparingly this season. He carried 11 attempts for 26 yards in six games and would become a free agent at year end if unsigned.

Washington UPI Joe Don Looney Washington Redskins Moody Oklahoma Star New York Giants Looney Redskins Otto Graham Baltimore Colts

Wolfpack Coach Edwards Wins Quietly in New York

Milton Richman reports that North Carolina State coach Earle Edwards led his Wolfpack to a steady victory in New York without flash or gaudy headlines. The veteran coach relied on fundamentals and steady play to secure the win for his team.

Wolfpack Earle Edwards North Carolina State Earle Edward North Carolina Duke Tennessee Louisiana State Notre Dame Michigan State Indiana Arizona

Cosmo Seatback Named Top Athlete

Cosmo Seatback leads Cosmos to a 5-1 start and 4 straight wins earning September Athlete of the Month honors from the Vermont Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association. He totaled ten touchdowns in four games, rushed for 180 yards against MLJ, and had two interceptions with a recovered fumble as the team shut out opponents except for a 6-0 loss to Brattle.

Jimmy Schwartz Springfield Cosmos Vermont Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association Cosmos

American Swimmers Bring Back Smiles

In Mexico City officials cheer as American swimmers lift morale at Pre-Olympic Games. Schollander leads with a 100 m freestyle win as U S women conquer events, narrowing the gap with Russia in the tally for the overall title. Deb Meyer Kolb and Caretto add medals in distance freestyle events.

Mexico City UPI Don Schollander U.S Schollander Russia Yale Lynn Vidali Santa Clara Calif Kendis Moore Phoenix Ariz Ellie Daniel Elkins Park Claudia Kolb Ada Kok Holland Debbie Meyer Sacramento Miss Kolb Patty Caretto Whittier

Yastrzemski Wins Hickok Award for September

Carl Yastrzemski of the Boston Red Sox is named the recipient of the S. Rae Hickok Award for September after winning the American League triple crown and leading his team to the pennant. He topped Jim Lonborg in the voting by sports writers and sportscasters. Emile Griffith placed third. The report also covers swimming results from the Pre-Olympics with the USSR leading in medals and the U.S. seeking a comeback in remaining events.

NEW York UPI Carl Yastrzemski Boston Red Sox S. Rae Hickok Yastrzemski Jim Lonborg Emile Griffith Russia Andrey Dunnev Peter Williams East Lansing Mich U.S

Arlington girls win Molly Stark League crown in 4-0 title game

Arlington varsity field hockey clinched the Molly Stark League with a 5-0 league record after a 4-0 championship win over Burr & Burton. Sandy Rice and Sandy Corey each scored twice, with Sandy Pickering earning the shutout as coach Williams praised the entire squad.

Arlington Molly Stark Burr & Burton Sandy Rice Sandy Corey Sandy Pickering Williams Katy Elwell Kathy Hayden Linda Wyman Debbie Hoth Betsy Moody Gail Marckres Barbara Macksey Sheila Wade Tina Lindsey Mary Ann Lawrence Karen Hartline Mary Jean Walsh

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