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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1966
Page
8
Mt Anthony Union starts Molly Stark League play against Wilmington at 4 p.m. on North Bennington's Welling Field. John James, ex North Bennington coach, brings former players and young talent. He says the Patriots aren’t ready as practice has just begun.
The Vermont Soccer Officials Association announced two clinics this week with secretary treasurer Fred Streeter. Sessions will be held in Manchester Lyndonville and at several high schools with a written and field test offered at Brain tree Randolph Union High.
Boston Red Sox, mired in last place, seek a rallying cry as they hunt a rally to boost offense and snag a win. UPI reports the team struggles to produce timely hits and convert opportunities.
The National League hit a new season attendance peak as the Philadelphia Phillies joined seven other teams to top one million in 1968. NL total reached 13,795,000, surpassing the previous mark of 13,581,136. Other teams over a million include Dodgers, Giants, Astros, Braves, Cardinals, Mets, Pirates.
Mt Anthony hopes rest on youth as Ron Reeves calls the 1966 squad inexperienced and inexperienced players fill two to one over upperclassmen. Despite a Burr and Burton scrimmage improved showing the Patriots face a tough early schedule with Bells Falls and Brattleboro while gear delays and shoe shortages complicate preparations. Senior Bergquist leads a small experienced backfield and Garrison Hickock Woodard form a versatile set as underclassmen fill key spots on offense and defense. The Headmasters decide Sept 17 whether three seniors can play opening game.
Washington reports Rep. William Cramer introduced a bill to allow the National and American football leagues to merge by 1967. It aims to save 24 franchises from possible losses and would bar telecasts of pro games on Fridays after 6 to protect college and high school attendance.
John W. Stevens of the Vermont Guide Service announces four hour NRA Hunter Safety Training courses at no charge. VT Fish and Game supplies handbooks while the service provides targets rifles and ammo. Certificates will name participants NRA Safe Hunters. First class tonight for Boy Scout Troop 10 in South Londonderry led by Scoutmaster Joe Pearson. For details contact Stevens in Bondville or call 824-6083.
Bear season in Vermont is a week and a half old as Montpelier reports 14 bears in seven days. The largest a 300 pound male from Shrewsbury taken by Harry Carruth of Cuttingsville, another male 236 pounds taken by Rita Tatro of Montgomery Center, and a 100 pound bear among the figures. Officials urge hunters to weigh bears after gutting for accurate data and to spare cubs for future seasons.
Dodgers beat Mets 3-2 as Don Sutton faltered briefly but Ron Perranoski and Phil Regan sealed win. Bauer argued a close call, was ejected, and Baltimore saw Jim Palmer injure his shoulder while Wally Bunker allowed a grand slam. Orioles hold a 9.5 game edge over Minnesota with nine to go.
Buddy Humphrey, quarterback released by the St Louis Cardinals two weeks ago, was dropped by the Denver AFL team on Monday after two workout days with the club.
Union school directors chose a permanent grandstand for the Patriot football field. The concrete pier structure would be 15 tiers high, 120 feet long, seating 1,020 adults at a cost of 9,376 delivered and installed. A semi permanent wooden skid model would cost 10,125 and require replacement after 10 years.
New York reports Houston and Kansas City share offense honors while New York Jets post stout defense. George Blanda threw for 456 yards across two games with Charley Frazier catching eight passes for 120 yards and three touchdowns. Kansas City relies on ground game with 165 yards on 37 carries, Bert Coan leading with 101 yards. The Chiefs total offense sits at 388 yards, Houston 370 plus. Jets defense allowed 50 rushing yards and 61 passing yards with three interceptions aboard.
The Bennington school board agreed to bid the concrete pier grandstand early to be ready by September 1967 and considered a contract offering stadium lights from Mt. Anthony. Bleachers for visiting fans will be movable and installed between the field and high school, with four sections for 80 adults each. Police investigated vandalized lights damaged by shot holes, with repair costs estimated under 1000 dollars.
The report lists top league leaders by batting, home runs, runs batted in, and pitching wins. Notable names include Oliva Kaline and Wear in batting leaders, Aaron Allen Torre Mays Hart among home run leaders, and Regan Marichal Perry Koufax Short among top pitchers. Team affiliations span Braves Phillies Giants Dodgers Pirates Orioles Twins Indians and more.
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