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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1976

Page

8

Messersmith Eyes Four Teams In Free Agent Shuffle

Andy Messersmith, 30, top pitcher with 20-win seasons in both leagues, is talking with the San Diego Padres, California Angels, and a third club, with a fourth potential suitor named by his agent. Dodgers interest is being explored via Peter O’Malley. A near Yankee deal ended awkwardly, and Messersmith hopes for a clear offer Monday as negotiations continue.

LOS Angeles UPI Andy Messersmith San Diego Padres California Angels Messersmith Angels Dodgers Newport Beach New York Yankees

Catfish Hunter eyes opening season for Yankees

Yankees pitcher Jim Hunter, a $2.8 million right hander, impressed in a seven inning audition as New York beat Baltimore 9 3 and prepared for the April 8 opener. He said he trained at home and is ready to pitch nine innings despite a shortened spring training amid the owners players dispute.

Jim Hunter New York Yankees Hunter Yankees Jim Palmer Baltimore Orioles Major League Players Association Orioles Palmer

Mt Anthony track program opens with long build season

Mt Anthony Union High School launches a rebuilt track program led by second year coach Steve Zemianek. With 12 home meets for boys and eight for girls, the program centers on finishing the new surface, securing equipment, and grooming athletes. Zemianek aims to tap talent across 25 newcomers and 16 returnees, hoping strong weight events and distance runners anchor a possible Rutland challenge.

Mt. Anthony Union High School Steve Zemianek Jeri Himmelsbach Zemianek MAU New Hampshire Patriots Zeminack Mt. Anthony Rutland Raiders Tom Bushee Louis DeHaan Peter Gray Jim Guerard Corp (Core Duncan Whitney Dan Amadon Dan Cullinan Larry Amos Joel Whittemore Mike Shea Jeff Gilardi Guerard Amos Mark Krause Jeff Cook Kevin Goodhue Mike Farrar

Coaches honor coaches in Mendon Bennington County event

Vermont Coaches Association honored three state championship coaches Dave Fredrickson Ken Liporto and George Allard at an awards ceremony and clinic. Fredrickson’s basketball teams claimed state titles and placed second in New England over three years. Liporto led Patriot football to a 10 0 season and first football state title. Allard guided Burr and Burton to its first basketball title since 1952.

Mendon Bennington County Dave Fredrickson Ken Liporto Mt. Anthony George Allard Burr and Burton Seminary Vermont Coaches Association Fredrickson New England Liporto Patriots Allard Manchester Russ Simpson Lee Orvis Proctor Richie Wyman Springfield Bob Dailey Woodstock Dick Jarvis Sacred Heart

Walters returns to Dartmouth as head basketball coach

Gary Walters, 30, withdraws resignation, re joins Dartmouth after resigning to take Davidson job. He said his heart and head conflicted, and Dartmouth officials announced his return following weekend meetings. President John G. Kemeny was away. Frank Smallwood made the announcement.

Hanover N.H Dartmouth Davidson Frank Smallwood Smallwood John G. Kemeny West Coast Walters New England Seaver Peters Gary Gary Walters

Dillard earns spot in Red Sox lineup in 1976

Steve Dillard, 25, earned a chance with Boston after a 11-5 preseason win over Pittsburgh in Bradenton. Once sidelined by shoulder surgery and a late return, Dillard may serve as a utility fielder with potential rotation alongside Deron Johnson as right handed DH.

Nolan Ryan Angels Los Angeles Dodgers Tommy John Dodgers John Mayberry Fran Healy Kansas City Royals Atlanta Braves Boston Red Sox Pittsburgh Pirates Deron Johnson Fred Lynn Red Sox Bobby Tolan Mike Schmidt Garry Maddox Philadelphia Phillies Detroit Tigers J.R. Richard Jose Sosa Ken Forsch Houston Astros Minnesota Twins Chicago White Sox St. Louis Cardinals New York Mets Cincinnati Reds San Diego Padres Chicago Cubs Gary Matthews von Joshua San Francisco Giants Oakland A’s Nate Colbert Pepe Mangual Montreal Expos Texas Rangers Steve Dillard Darrell Johnson Bradenton Burleson Dillard

Geiberger Wins GGO After Self Talk Strategy

In Greensboro Geiberger edged Trevino by one stroke at the Greater Greensboro Open. He credited talking himself through the finale, pulling a birdie on the 16th to seal a three under 68 final round as Trevino parred the last two, failing to catch him.

Greensboro N.C UPI Lee Trevino al Geiberger Geiberger Trevino Sedgefield Country Club Lee Miller Barber Lou Graham George Burns Tom Weiskopf Bob Menne Eddie Pearce Barber

Local wrestlers show well again at YMCA meet

North Adams hosts a freestyle tournament with Mt. Anthony Junior High School wrestlers placing across divisions. Scott Legacy led Bennington with a first, three pins and Outstanding Wrestler honors, plus Tony Bump, Eric Becker, Curt Wilson, Jeff Dean and Peter White also winning. MAYAA athletes showed depth with several seconds and thirds as coach Don Tuller prepared for the Mt. Anthony Union High School event on April 17 continuity.

Tony Bump Eric Becker Curt Wilson Jeff Dean Peter White Jamie Watson Scott Andrews Gary Reed Jamie Blake Mike Tuller Louie Skidmore Mark Tuller Shawn Legacy Mike Sherwood John Blake Don Tuller Mt. Anthony Union High School

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