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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1963
Page
11
The 123rd Barrington Fair in Great Barrington Mass opens Sunday with auto thrill shows circus acts and precision drill team exhibitions. Horse racing runs six days from Monday with daily post times and Friday features a kiddies show and an automobile prize.
A record twin double payoff of 2543.60 occurred at Green Mountain Park on Wednesday night with the 4 2 5 1 combination drawn by two ticket holders. Jockey Clarence Smith won aboard a five year old gelding leading seven furlongs to finish a length and a half ahead of Sheridan Lane. Mr. Blues paid 23.20. Attendance reached 2,564 spectators wagering 95 256. The daily double paid 274.20 on the 3 8 winning combo. Tonight’s feature is the Lowell Thomas Purse with the broadcaster to present in the winners circle after the race.
Records list sixth through ninth place entrants in Class D events at Hinsdale Raceway. Notable entries include Chandler Hanov and Loyd Wyn Bive among others with varying prizes from 500 to 600 dollars and multiple mile lengths.
Saratoga’s Summer Meet produced five wins for the 1-5 and 3-6 daily doubles each while post 1 failed to connect during 81 racing nights. The 8-1 payoff topped the meet at 1428.80 with 6.40 as the lowest 6-8 result.
Major League leaders across the American and National leagues are listed with top performers in batting, runs, RBIs, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, stolen bases, and pitching records. In Raleigh, N C Yanceyville's Wayne Moore threw a no hitter in a 4-0 win before Raleigh’s Austel Youmans and Eric Lortz combined to shut out Yanceyville 9-0 in the nightcap.
Former Boston College end Lou Kirouac has made the New York Giants final preseason roster as a second line kicker and plans to play offensive tackle after missing last season with a leg injury. Kirouac, who starred at Bishop Bradley in Manchester New Hampshire, spoke by phone from Fairfield. Charley Dees recalls a strong Angels rookie month with a .340 average between May 26 and June 23, as Los Angeles went 17 11 in that span.
Racing card notes prelims and multiple pacing and trotting races at Saratoga Raceway. Details include race times from 2:00 to 2:08 for mile events, payouts for Dailers Daily Double and various purses, with horses such as Meadow Ceobn Gracious Visitor and Prime Hoot among starters. attendance listed at 7,702 and handle at 146.
A jog of names and odds lists mile races with purses from 0 to 700 dollars. Horses such as Orbit Volo Dictaphone and Summer Dove appear among many entries like Fame Dwyer Clever Bele and Pal Mac. The long roster notes placements from second to seventh with various breeders and handlers.
First race maidens three and up at five furlongs produced After (Brown) and It Clue You in a close finish. Time 1.01. Second race for three-year-olds and up at seven furlongs featured Teresa Ruler and Natural Cheer with Time 1.20. Also listed are additional contenders and payouts. Attendance 2564. Handle 95,256.
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