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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1976

Page

12

Reds open title defense with 11-5 win over Astros at Riverfront

Cincinnati fans witnessed an 11-5 opening day victory as Tony Perez drove in four runs and Joe Morgan and Pete Rose each added three hits in a 15 strike-filled barrage. George Foster delivered a two-run single in a five-run sixth inning to seal the win for the defending champions.

Cincinnati Reds Riverfront Stadium Reds Houston Astros Tony Perez Joe Morgan Pete Rose Houston George Foster Jim Slaton

Long delayed NFL draft grinds into final day

The 1960s era draft stretched into its final day as 14 plus hours passed for seven rounds with little talent left. Steelers closed the round at 12:02 a.m. Rozelle waived the deadline, while Lions, Jets and Giants made notable picks including Richard Todd and Troy Archer. New England used three first-rounders for Mike Haynes Tim Fox and Pete Brock as Selmon brothers joined in Oklahoma.

New York UPI National Football League NFL Pete Rozelle Rozelle Pittsburgh Steelers Virginia Scott Gardner Long Beach State Herb Lusk Indiana Quinn Buckner Hoosiers Tampa Bay Oklahoma Leroy Selmon Seattle California Chuck Muncie Steve Niehaus Notre Dame Muncie New Orleans Cincinnati Archie Griffin Ohio State Joe Washington San Diego Purdue Mike Pruitt Cleveland Texas A&m Bubba Bean Atlanta Wyoming Larry Gaines Detroit New York Jets Richard Todd Alabama Todd Jets Joe Namath New York Giants Troy Archer Colorado New England Mike Haynes Arizona State Pete Brock Tim Fox Tampa John McKay Selmon Dewey Pittsburgh Oakland Steelers Boston College Mike Kruczen Raiders Jeb Blount Tulsa Chris Bahr Penn State

Floyd Leads Masters as Nicklaus Trails by Two

Ray Floyd shot 65 to take a one stroke lead at Augusta as Jack Nicklaus fired 67 but missed key putts from short range. Floyd capitalized on a new five wood and backed by a steady back nine while Nicklaus vows to improve his putting. Several former contenders opened slow with 71s and 73s.

Augusta UPI Jack Nicklaus Ray Floyd Floyd Andy North Nicklaus Hale Irwin Hubert Green Johnny Miller Tom Weiskopf Gary Player Larry Ziegler Lou Graham Dave Hill Bud Allin Lee Trevino Gay Brewer Greensboro al Geiberger

Mt Anthony wins opener with squeeze play at Spinelli Field

Mt Anthony edged Hoosick Falls 3 2 as Bill Russ bunted home Pete Geannelis for the winning run in the bottom of the seventh. Dave Feenan pitched well despite early miscues, going six-plus with three hits allowed and two unearned runs. John DiGangi went 2 for 2 as MAU improved to 1 0 on the season.

Bill Russ Pete Geannelis Feenan Brian Baker Mark Davendanis Hoosick Falls McGuire Worden Geannelis Ron Pembroke Cosgrove Pembroke Russ Patriots Bunt Mt. Anthony John DiGangi MAU Windsor Wahconah Spinelli Salem N.Y Washington County Bob Ryan

Mt Anthony JV Panthers Edge Hoosick Falls 6 5 in One Run

Mt Anthony junior varsity baseball won 6-5 over Hoosick Falls Central in a tense one run game yesterday afternoon. Dale Corbett pitched four innings, allowing one run on two hits. Bob Mather earned the win as lineup changes followed a 4-1 Patriots lead after four innings. Tim Pelkie went 2 for 4 with two RBIs and a double. Mike Greene 2 for 3.

Mt. Anthony Hoosick Falls N.Y Central Dale Corbett Patriots al Plante Bob Mather Tim Pelkie Mike Greene

Freestyle skiers set for year's finale at Snowbird

Freestyle skiing top money winners race for final 1976 meets at Snowbird Utah Scott Brooksbank leads men’s ballet and overall money list with over 1600 in wins while Marion Post tops the women’s ballet and money list at 24200. Stiegemeier ranks fifth with about 7100 and Eaves sits close behind.

Snowbird Utah UPI Freestyle Associates Scott Brooksbank Marion Post PFA Brooksbank Salt Lake City Mark Stiegemeier John Eaves Stowe Eaves Stiegemeier West Germany Fuzzy Garhammer Alan Schoenberger Miss Post Averill Park N.Y Joanne Teorey Boulder Colo Miss Teorey Sandra Poulsen Olympic Valley Calif

Bennington Little League set meeting for plans and registrations

The Bennington Little League announces a regular meeting at First Vermont Bank on Sunday April 11 at 7 p.m. to finalize registration for the week of April 26 to 30 at the Bennington Recreation Center from 6 to 8 p.m. Joseph Pello, president, urges managers coaches directors and umpires to attend and notes openings in all roles welcoming a large turnout.

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