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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1966

Page

9

Rams and Bears Set To Clash In Weekend Opener

NFL season kickoff features a Los Angeles Rams in Halas court clash with Chicago Bears as Allen’s contract dispute is settled. Focus shifts to Sunday’s games with Green Bay at Cleveland and Dallas at New York while Detroit meets Pittsburgh and Atlanta visits Philadelphia.

George Halas George Allen Halas Allen Los Angeles Rams Chicago Bear Rams Bears Los Angeles Chicago Atlanta Falcons Detroit Cleveland Green Bay Dallas New York Baltimore Minnesota Washington St. Louis Pittsburgh Philadelphia

Hinsdale Raceway control judge backs race as fair

Concord New Hampshire UPI control judge William G Walsh told the state racing commission he saw no irregularities in the July 30 Hinsdale Raceway race. He testified others also filed negative reports while six drivers faced suspensions over alleged prearranged outcomes. Walter Burke Kingston NH said his horse was troubled by stifles during the race.

Concord N.H UPI Hinsdale Raceway William G. Walsh New Hampshire State Racing Commission Walsh Hinsdale Board of Judges Walter Burke Kingston Burke Asst Ate. Ty William O’neil James C. Smith Danville Smith Atty Arthur Olson Jr Keene, N.H Albert E. Grass Brattleboro, Vt

Four-Way Lead In Portland Open

Four players including leading money-winner Bill Casper carried a one-stroke lead into the second round of the Portland Open. Casper, U.S. Open champion, opened with a 67 and led with Bill Martindale Peter Brown and Bob Goalby tied at 67. Dave Hill Bert Yancey Laurie Hammer and John Schlee were at 68.

Portland Ore UPI Bill Casper Casper Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus Bill Martindale Peter Brown Bob Goalby Dave Hill Bert Yancey Laurie Hammer John Schlee

Eight To Join Pro Football Hall Of Fame Class

Canton Ohio Eight new members will join the National Professional Football Hall of Fame during the fourth enshrinement weekend. The parade will feature the inductees in open cars before about 100000 spectators. The class includes Joe Guyon Arnie Herber George Macafee Steve Owen Hugh Shorty Ray Clyde Bull dog Turner Bill Dudley and Walt Kiesling Owens Ray Kiesling are deceased but will be honored by representatives. Also Hinsdale judges suspend 15 drivers and trainers over alleged race fixing with 13 appealing.

Canton Ohio UPI National Professional Football Hall of Fame Hall of Fame Joe Guyon Canton Bulldogs New York Giants Arnie Herber Green Bay Giants George Macafee Chicago Bears Steve Owen Hugh Shorty) Ray National Football League Clyde Bulldog) Turner Bill Dudley Pittsburgh Steelers Detroit Lions Walt Kiesling NFL Steeler Owens Ray Kiesling

Saratoga Thursday Race Notes 1966 Card

Saratoga results show a first trotter Chota Peg driven by Richards winning in 2 16.3 for $600 with Ti Tex second and Sancho third. A second pace race lists Homestretch Boy and Express Way in the money with times around 2:15.3 and daily double payoff $152.40. A third pace race offered $650.

Peg—Richards Tex—Aitken Sancho—Fleming Williams Express Way Haight Princess

Saratoga Harness Entries for Friday September 16 1966

Fractions across ten races list first times for trot and pace divisions led by Runnymede Sonnet Coppola and Colonie Boy Jevons with strong fields including Lavender Gene Manzi and Cimbee. Attendance reached 2,184 with handle at $137,370.

Pace Colonie Jevons Lavender Gene — Manzi Cimbee — Childs Dudley — Haight Avon Boy — Peckham Faber Kathy — Davis Merry Diamond — Heeney Rebel Land Abbe — Watson Dixie Flint

Clay Scares Up a Texan For Next Title Fight

Heavyweight champion Cassius Clay agrees to a title defense against Cleveland Williams in an Astrodome bout. Clay notes Williams is a tough challenger, promising two months to prepare and four months rest before a planned later defense against Ernie Terrell. The WBA’s title dispute and Illinois commission issues previously affected his U S bouts.

Clay Houston UPI Cassius Clay Pace Cleveland Big Cat Williams United States WBA Terrell Chicago Illinois Boxing Commission

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