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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1966

Page

11

Orioles Clinch Chance Faces Final Nine Games In Tight Race

Baltimore reduced its magic number to two after a 10-8 win over Kansas City. Frank Robinson powered the victory with two homers to reach 49 on the season and move toward an AL triple crown and MVP bid. If Baltimore wins today and Detroit splits with California, the Orioles secure their first modern AL flag.

Baltimore Frank Robinson Orioles Kansas City Detroit California Robinson Mickey Mantle Cleveland Minnesota Chicago New York Boston Washington Philadelphia Los Angeles San Francisco Pittsburgh Atlanta St. Louis Cincinnati A’s Robby Charlie Lau Vic Foznovesky Lau Luis Aparicio Russ Snyder Willie Horton Dean Chance Angel Norm Cash Horton Earl Wilson Tigers Orlando Pena Steve Hargan Indians

Frazier Edges Bonavena In Close Madison Square Garden Bout

Oscar Bonavena, the rugged rival nicknamed Ringo, challenged Joe Frazier in a 10 round split decision at Madison Square Garden. Frazier, weighing 203 1 4 pounds, persevered after being decked twice in round two to earn the 12th straight victory as plans for future title contention against Cassius Clay began to form.

Frazier Buenos Aires Bonavena Madison Square Garden Mark Conn Joe Eppy Nick Gamboli United Press International Cassius Clay Clay Yancey Burham West Jerry Quarry Brian London Henry Cooper Floyd Patterson

Vermont Fish and Game Stocking Pheasants For Open Season

The Vermont Fish and Game Department under Commissioner Edward F. Kehoe is stocking about 2,000 ring necked pheasants for the opening of the pheasant partridge and squirrel season. Some 1,600 oriental pheasants will be released in suitable cover by opening day. Daily limits are two pheasants, four partridges, and four gray squirrels with eight in possession after day one. Additional stockings and a banding program aim to study habitat improvements and future stocking plans. The program includes collaboration with local clubs and research on exotic birds, Hungarian partridge, and wild turkeys to boost hunting opportunities in coming years.

Montpelier Vermont Fish and Game Department Edward F. Kehoe Arlington Barre Burlington Chittenden Chelsea Poultney South Royalton Springfield Fish and Game Department Vermont

Race Hearings and Findings To Come

The New Hampshire Racing Commission closed hearings on appeals of 13 of 15 drivers suspended for alleged Hinsdale Raceway race fixing. Witness James Smith testified he fixed a June 25 race, paying $115 to each of six drivers and himself. Hinsdale winner Panfilo Constantino said he received $100 as a gratuity and that Smith arranged the fix and questioned him before the race about the horse.

Concord N.H UPI New Hampshire Racing Commission Hinsdale Raceway James Smith Panfilo Constantino Hinsdale Constantino Smith Lawrence D. Wilcox Wilcox

Romeo Hanover Favored In Little Brown Jug Run

Romeo Hanover led by Dancer Hanover seeks to clinch the Little Brown Jug at Delaware, the 21st renewal of harness racing’s pacing classic for 3-year-olds, as weather risks loom and 12 contenders vie for $74,616 in prize money.

Delaware, Ohio UPI Delaware County Fairgrounds Romeo’ Hanover Dancer Hanover Yonkers N.Y Bonjour Hanover Stanley Dancer Swifty Duquoin Ill

Saratoga Entries Highlight 1966 Racing Cards

Thorough listing of Saratoga race card Thursday September 22 1966 with FIRST Trot $600 pace $600 and $800 $700 purses. Notable entrants include Scotch Creek Mild Hanover Clayhaven Exodus Ti Tex and Zelda C among many. Multiple races span Trot and Pace divisions with up to eight horses per heat and Washington state style trainers and drivers listed.

Scotch Creek

Accuracy Important In Everett Tourney 1968 Open Golf Field

The Greater Seattle Everett Open begins with a $6,600 first prize on a 6,200 yard course where accuracy mattered more than power. Defending champ Gay Brewer Jr. and PGA winner Al Geiberger top a field including Sanders, Yancey, Finsterwald, Wysong, Goalby, Aaron, Weiskopf, Blancas, Brown, Ferrier, Rosburg, Hebert, Crampton, Rodriguez and Cupit as pro-am scores hint at potential record lows. Sanders described the layout as a good tricky course.

Everett, Wash UPI Gay Brewer Jr Steady Oug Sanders al Geiberger Sanders Bert Yancey Portland

Sugar Ray Protege Calhoun Seeks World Title Path

Sugar Ray Robinson identifies Milo Calhoun as a rising world champion in training reports. Calhoun, mentored by Dinford and Robinson, has won five pro fights since joining New York camp, defeating top contenders George Benton and Jack Johnson. In Birmingham, Johnny Prescott stopped Franco Badalassi while Jack Bodell outpointed Renato Moraes.

New York UPI Sugar Ray Robinson Robinson Kingston Jamaica Milo Calhoun Sugar Ray Calhoun George Gainford Gainford Ray Dinford Calbeu George Benton Jack Johnson Netherlands Antilles Birmingham England Johnny Prescott Franco Badalassi Italy Jack Bodell Renato Moraes Brazil

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