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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1962

Page

6

BCHS Prepares for Bellows Falls Home Game at Alumni Field

Bennington Catholic High School aims for its first Vermont Football Conference win hosting Bellows Falls after a 42-19 loss to Rutland. Coach Dan Distasio notes improved defense in scrimmage against Burr and Burton as key to victories.

Rutland Bennington Catholic High School Vermont Bellows Falls Alumni Field Dan Distasio Burr Burton Seminary Distasio Saber Disastio Bennington Catholic

Reliefer Lemay's Balk Derails Giants in N L Clash

The Giants fall 5 4 to the St Louis Cardinals as Lemay balks in the ninth allowing Flood to score the tying run and Shannon to advance. Don Larsen replaces Lemay and Ken Boyer delivers the deciding single. Dodgers tighten pennant path. Reds, Phillies, Cubs also win or lose in tight race.

Bill White Lemay Flood Mike Shannon Don Larsen White Ken Boyer Shannon Giants Dodgers Los Angeles San Francisco Cincinnati Pittsburgh Bob Bailey Reds Philadelphia Chicago Phillies Cubs Houston New York Mets Minnesota Detroit New York Yankees Cleveland Kansas City Chicago White Sox Boston Bob Purkey

Line Changes Give Benhi New Strength

Two sophomores Bob Baldwin and Jim Moore will start at guard for Bennington High School tomorrow after a week of practice replacing injured guards Dale McDonald and Gary Harbour. McDonald may return next week at Bellows Falls while Harbour's return remains uncertain. The starting lineup lists Baldwin and Moore at guards with Babson at center and a full back field featuring Stevens Hickok Noyes and Plante at quarterback.

Bellows Falls Vermont Brattsboro Bruce Wyman Pete Lemieux Mike Hart George Gigi) Allard Gerry Morrissey Pat Henry Bill Hayes Mike Woodard Bennington High School Springfield Bob Baldwin Jim Moore Dale McDonald Gary Harbour McDonald Harbour Bob Babson John Burgess Phil Hollister Bill Garrison Bill Giles Scott Davis Hollister Giles Art Gage Windsor Gage Bendi Middlebury Windsor Yellow Jackets Ron Pollock Steve Hitchey Greg Palmer John Hall Brad Stevens Bill Hickok Steve Noyes Leo Plante

Ruth Draws All-Time High 2056 Bases on Balls

New York fans witnessed Babe Ruth set a major league record with 2056 career bases on balls. The hall of fame slugger accumulated the walk tally across his long baseball tenure, cementing his status as a premier plate discipline figure.

New York UPI Babe Ruth

Pennant Races At-a-Glance

The American League standings show Los Angeles at 83 70 with a .542 and several upcoming games against New York Washington Chicago Minnesota Baltimore Cleveland Detroit Houston and Cleveland in various home and away slots. In the National League Los Angeles 99 54 .607 leads, San Francisco 95 58 .621, Cincinnati 94 61 .606 with key series at home and away against Houston St. Louis and Philadelphia.

Dick Lemay St. Louis San Francisco Giants Los Angeles Lemay New York Washington Chicago Minnesota Baltimore Cleveland Detroit W. L. Pet. G.B Cincinnati Houston Pittsburgh Philadelphia Milwaukee W. L. Pet G.B Boston New York Steer Kansas City

Baseball Schedule Highlights For Saturday

Today features Cleveland at Los Angeles Detroit at Kansas City Minnesota at Baltimore Boston at Washington New York at Chicago. Saturday games include Minnesota at Baltimore New York at Chicago Chicago at New York Milwaukee at Pittsburgh and more across the league.

Cleveland Los Angeles Detroit Kansas City Minnesota Baltimore Boston Washington New York Chicago

Hoosick Falls Looks Ready for Fort Edward Opener

Hoosick Falls Central High School coach Bud Kenyon says the team is well set for the opener at Fort Edward this Saturday. The ground game is strong and the defense is solid though passing is weak. Wing backs Wayne Boupton and Paul Kipp lead the rushing load as Clint Freeman competes for the wing slot.

Hoosick Falls N.Y Bud Kenyon Fort Edward Kenyon Burr and Burton Manchester Wayne Boupton Paul Kipp Clint Freeman Dick Lasser Don Eighmey Taylor Rowland Earl Kipp Dick Niles Doug Eighmey Bob Bowman Steve Sorkin

Masters record six holes in one golfers list

Augusta Ga UPI reports there have been six holes in one in Masters history. The players are Ross Somerville in 1934 Ray Billows in 1940 Claude Harmon in 1947 Johnny Dawson in 1949 Leland Gibson in 1954 and Billy Joe Patton in 1954.

Augusta UPI Ross Somerville Ray Billows Claude Harmon Johnny Dawson Leland Gibson Billy Joe Patton

Bennington Rod & Gun Club Turkey Shoot This Sunday

The Bennington Rod and Gun Club plans a shotgun turkey shoot Sunday on East Road Shaftsbury starting at 9 a.m. The event is open to the public with 50 turkeys awarded plus stationary 90 foot targets marked by a cross.

Bennington Rod & Gun Club East Road Shaftsbury Perley Gates Gates Rod and Gun Club

Bennington and Area High School Football Schedule Pairings

The schedule lists Bennington Catholic vs Bellows Falls at Alumni Field, 2 p.m. Bennington High at Windsor also at 2 p.m. Hoosick Falls Central (N Y) at Fort Edward (N Y) Mt Greylock Regional in Williamstown Mass at Amherst Regional Burr and Burton Seminary in Manchester with an open date.

Bennington Catholic High School Bellows Falls Alumni Field Bennington High School Windsor Hoosick Falls N.Y Central High School Fort Edward Mt. Greylock Willimastown Mass Amherst Burr and Burton Seminary Manchester

Wilkinson Sparks Miami In Upset Of Pittsburgh

John Wilkinson, Bennington native, starred for the University of Miami as they upset Pittsburgh 23 14. He entered in the third period after John Baden’s knee injury and Nick Spinelli’s exit, gained 19 yards in four carries, blocked a kickoff, and recovered the Pitt onside kick helping Miami clinch the victory. Baden may miss the season but Wilkinson earned more playing time despite a fractured finger.

John Wilkinson Bennington Vermont Miami Wilkinson University of Miami Pittsburgh Hurricanes Benningtonian John Baden Nick Spinelli Pitt Wilk Ken Kaltenback Baden Jim Root

Weatherly Wins America's Cup Trial Over Gretel

Weatherly beat Gretel by about a mile in Newport as the American defender extended its series lead to 2-1. The Australians skipped a race day to study Gretel, built in Sydney, ahead of another clash set for Saturday in the yacht world championship.

Newport R. I Doug Fairfax Gretel Newport Harbor Weatherly Sydney America

Priest Recruiter Brought Wilk to Miami From Bennington

Rev Vincent J. Spinelli, principal of Bennington Catholic High School, spearheaded the recruitment that linked John Wilkinson to the Miami Hurricanes after a 1945 roster note surfaced. Wilk, a Bennington star, chose Miami for its sunny climate and art major, aiming for industrial design careers.

Catholic Wilk Miami Hurricanes Tommy Devine Fla Devine Vincent Spinelli Vincent J. Spinelli Bennington Catholic High School Spinelli Walter Kichefski Andy Gustafson Kichefski Bennington John Wilkinson Wilkinson Dartmouth

Saratoga Raceway Entries First Pace Mile $600 Sparkling Lady

A detailed listing of Saratoga Raceway race entries by pace and trot across nine events. Names of horses jocks and sizes include Sparkling Lady Avon Boy J Trail Reverie Force Fair Blake Lady Mum Mum and others in first program lineups with earnings noted.

G. Kazmeier Avon Boy C. Peckham J. L. Trail D. Huff Victory Dell R. Hamilton Scothaven Bomber — W Reverie Force D. Miller Fair Blake — S. Haight Jr J. Morrill Shadydale Gleam D. Bromiey Jack Chips C. Radick King Cole F. Livingston Black Diamond Saratoga

Louisville Wins Best-Of-7 Final 4-2 Over Denver

Louisville defeats Denver 1-0 to clinch the best-of-seven series 4-2 in a playoff tilt. Atlanta tops Jacksonville 6-2, tying the International League series at 2-2 with the contest in the balance.

Saratoga Harness Show Results Highlight Speed and Purses

The Saratoga program reports multiple races led by A Redina Hanover with times and payouts in the first trotting mile. Red Erin and Yankee Sis headline pace divisions with top finishes and notable odds. Attendance stands at 2,203 with total handle near 127,102 dollars across a packed racing card.

Redina Hanover Larovech Kevin C Bossard Guy Demon Hoyt Bernabell b-Faberette Winter Song Ray Nibbie Lucknow Venz Chalidale Bryan Anthony Bol Red Erin Morrill Rebel Land Miller Miki Wayne Falbo Miss Concho Jarrettown Leo Hasty Fingo Sue Star Tony Genoa Plattsburgh Dream High Parker Velvet Demon Chestnut Song x.Alex Song Speed Zone Merry's Reward Ronald's Gusto Lona Springwood

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