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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1970

Page

8

Former High School Mound Star Just Misses No Hitter in Debut

Wayne Simpson, Cincinnati Reds first draft choice in 1967, pitched a two hitter vs the Dodgers, retiring the first 16 batters as Cincinnati won 3-0 with Johnny Bench delivering a seventh inning homer. Dock Ellis totaled 13 strikeouts in Pittsburgh’s 2-1 win over the Mets. other scores include Braves 6-1 Padres, Giants 7-4 Astros, Phillies 5-3 Cubs, Cardinals 7-3 Expos.

United Press International Wayne Simpson Cincinnati Reds Centennial High School Compton Calif Reds Los Angeles Dodgers Los Angeles Alva Bobo Holloman St. Louis Browns Simpson Johnny Bench Anderson Don Sutton Sutton Dave Concepcion Tony Perez Bench Pittsburgh Pirates New York Mets Atlanta Braves San Diego Padres San Francisco Giants Houston Astros Philadelphia Phillies Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardinals Montreal Expos Philadelphia Chicago Billy Wilson Rick Wise Cubs Joe Hoerner Dick Dietz Giants San Francisco Houston Joe Torre Jose Cardenal St. Louis Expos Mike Torre Tom Hilgendorf Henry Aaron Jim Nash Atlanta Padres

Bruins Take 2-0 Lead as Rangers Slug It Out

Boston edged New York 5-3 in Detroit, widening the series lead in the Eastern semifinals. Bruins key players McKenzie Bucyk Hodge Westfall scored while Esposito and Orr were limited by Ranger defense. Sinden noted playoff style was looser than opener.

Boston UPI Boston Bruins Rangers Broadway Bruins Brad Park Ron Seiling Madison Square Garden Emile Francis Harry Sinden Jack Egers Rod Gilbert Jim Lorentz Terry Sawchuk Ed Giacomin Ranger Nets John McKenzie John Bucyk Ken Hodge Ed Westfall Tim Horton Blueshirts Phil Esposito Bobby Orr Esposito Orr New York Bobby Sinden Westfall Giacomin Ranger Gerry Cheevers Eddie Johnston Cheevers Francis

Aaron Leads Masters As Heats Field At Augusta

Tommy Aaron powered a four under par 68 to grab a one stroke lead after the Masters opening round at Augusta National. Gene Littler Bert Yancey trailed at 69 while Nicklaus and Beard posted 71 amid windy, fast greens and slick rough conditions.

Julius Boros Augusta National Boros Tommy Aaron Augusta UPI Aaron Gene Littler la Jolla Calif Bert Yancey Pompano Littler Dave Stockton Larry Hinson Bruce Devlin Billy Casper George Archer Orville Moody Gary Player Arnold Palmer Ray Floyd

Harness weekend at Green Mountain Race Track purse $39,200

Horsemen vie for $39,200 in purses over a four program weekend at Pownal track. 41 races total from tonight through Sunday highlight two $5,000 invitational events, an Invitational Trot and an Invitational Pace, with twin bills starting at 2 p.m. tomorrow and 8 p.m. tonight. The weekend ends Sunday at 2 p.m. with an 11 race card, first double-header of harness racing at Pownal since 1967.

Green Mountain Race Pownal

Pownal Entries Top Pace and Trot Divisions

A compact racing card lists FIRST Pace $600 with nine horses led by Buckley and Pulver, SECOND Pace $600 featuring Cheerland Chan Pike and Gecko, THIRD Trot $650 headlined by Oxonian Spouse Abbott, and further FIFTH to TENTH heats with entries such as Wayne Wood Boy, Knight Victor, and Knight Souvenir across Paces and Trots, including multiple owners and handlers. The card shows ae notes indicating additional horse pairings and aliases, with riders and trainers named beside each entry.

Doc—Buckley Search—Pulver Anka Spencer Newport News Schmigel Abbott Jimmy Branigan—Smith Jayle Bird Sadovsky Congress George—Burgess Gay Liberty Georgana Hal Aldrich Cheerland Chan—Pike Buckeye Worthy Pete’s Spitfire—Goodell Kelly Gold—Green Danny Boone Burgoyne Se Sam Sensation D’ Alessandro Joy Jaeger Ae Raffles Lavignon Justaplain Bushway Davignon Pinehaven Boy—Rose Windy Jack—Ferranto Dick Dillon Belanger Handsome Huffy Burge Newman—Blake Wyncrest Dean—Randall Lande Mercy cCole Willow Green Arthurs Self Pride Pep Royal Bouplon Hoosac Cotton King Bartus Novasco Foster Sid—Cross Hedgewood— Looney Barney Bohemia Truitt Bonnie Bay—Johnson Tyson Volo Rosette Dares House Pleasant Echo Kazmaier Oteca Harry W—Goe Prince Mattison Wayne Wood Boy Fesh Harry’s Heeney Pesky D—Belanger Kent Halo Boy—Sadovsky Alain Bayama Gary Boy—Provost Ginger Marie Crescent Chief Smith Kazmaierne Thornapple House Duronda’s Lad—Bartus Nibble Purdue Imperial Mary Imperial Mary Liz Jo Lindsey Goodell Steady Pete Miss Concrete Mitchell Cassie—Provost M—Pierce Rochester Boy Silkie Webelows D’amello Steppy Cavalier Pick—Oakes Harry W—Schmidt Cedar Express Ellis Aston Dillon Looney Showell Mr. Lindsay Flying Scotchman Rose Jeff—Pike Knight Victor Sisters Valentine Crews Richman Hanover Helen Provost Marshal Locket—Stanton Helpful Hannah Silk Lena Pro—Ellis Princess Iris Sheldon Lucky Bicycle Boy Old Hat—Olmstead Ronnie—Hatfield Constantine Buck Scott Padula the Premise Kesner Ae Lottie A—Mitchell Trampas—Smith

McLain Faces Fickle Masters Crowd and Comeback Heat

Denny McLain returns amid wary Masters talk as Roberto DeVicenzo and others warn that public memory is long after a scandal. DeVicenzo urges McLain to follow the rules, while Arnold Palmer predicts forgiveness may come slowly if the star handles his return.

Augusta UPI Denny McLain Arnold Palmer Palmer Roberto DeVicenzo Bob Goalby McLain DeVicenzo Mickey Mantle Willie Mays Detroit Tigers

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