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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1976

Page

10

Floyd Captures Masters In Record Tie And Seven Stroke Win

Ray Floyd sealed the Masters with a final round 70 to finish 17 under 271, tying the Masters 72 hole record and setting 36 and 54 hole marks. Ben Crenshaw shot 67 to finish solo second, while Jack Nicklaus tied for third with Larry Ziegler after a 73 in the final round.

Augusta UPI Ray Floyd Floyd Jack Nicklaus Jimmy Demaret No. 12 No. 15 Ben Crenshaw Larry Ziegler

Weather postpones Patriots ball game

Unseasonably cold weather has postponed today's baseball game between Mt. Anthony and Wahconah High of Pittsfield Massachusetts. The game will be played tomorrow at 3 45 at Spinelli Field and the junior varsity will start at 3 45 at Welling Field in North Bennington. MAU coach John McShane waited for temperatures to rise but the decision was made to delay to avoid injuries.

Mt. Anthony Wahconah High Pittsfield Mass Spinelli Field Welling Field North Bennington MAU John McShane John DiGangi DiGangi Mt. Anthony Patriots Wahconah The Mercury

Bennington Wrestlers Shine At Niskayuna Tournament

In the Niskayuna meet Bennington wrestlers led by Craig Whitman who won division II. Smitty Stratton Gary Reed Gary Frost and Hogie Patnaude reached the division II quarterfinals. Mark Tuller placed third in division III and Shawn Legacy second in division II. Peter White earned heavyweight second for junior high. Jeff Dean Scott Legacy and Tony Bump reached junior high quarterfinals. MAYAA hosts its annual event at Mt. Anthony gym with 400 to 500 expected. volunteers invited.

Schenectady N.Y Bennington MAYAA Craig Whitman Smitty Stratton Gary Reed Gary Frost Hogie Patnaude Mark Tuller Shawn Legacy Peter White Jeff Dean Scott Legacy Tony Bump Mt. Anthony

Red Sox win first game of series after Doyle big three run double

Boston avoids the law of averages as Darrell Johnson surprises with Denny Doyle at second base against Mike Cuellar. Doyle delivers a three run double, Fred Lynn hits his first homer, Tiant and Cleveland hold off Baltimore 6 2 to salvage final game of the three game set.

Darrell Johnson Boston Red Sox Denny Doyle Fred Lynn Red Sox Baltimore Orioles Luis Tiant Reggie Cleveland Johnson Doyle Doug Griffin Mike Cuellar Orioles Lynn Minnesota Texas Oakland California Detroit Cleveland New York Milwaukee Kansas City City Chicago Twins Rangers Dan Ford

Reds hammer Astros in three straight wins

Cincinnati erupts for 9-3 over Houston as Pete Rose goes 4 for 6 and Joe Morgan 2 for 4. Rose and Morgan pace a rally-filled game after a 6-0 lead, with the Reds totaling 33 runs in the series. Other MLB results feature the Giants, Braves, Pirates, Cubs and Expos winning while several games were postponed or moved to Monday's schedule.

Pete Rose Cincinnati Reds Reds Houston Astros Joe Morgan Rose Morgan Ken Griffey Tony Perez Joe Niekro Giants Dodgers Dave Rader Braves Padres Dick Ruthven Roger Moret Pablo Torrealba Pirates Phillies

Messersmith Forges Free Agency Path to Braves

San Diego UPI reports Andy Messersmith, baseball's new million dollar pitcher, signed with Atlanta after testing free agency. He praised Braves owner Ted Turner and said the move supports regular players limited by stars. Turner called Messersmith a lifetime Brave, with four former Dodgers joining him in Atlanta.

San Diego UPI Andy Messersmith Atlanta Braves Los Angeles Dodgers Messersmith Ifetime Braves Johnny Bench Dodgers Los Angeles Atlanta San Diego Padres Ray Kroc Kroc Padres Ted Turner Dodger Jimmy Wynn Tom Pacerick Jerry Royster Lee Lacy Andy

Floyd sheds rough edges to savor Masters win

Augusta article profiles Ray Floyd after his Masters victory describing his transformation from a self centered playboy to a family man and champion. It notes his marriage to Maria Frietta and their two young boys, plus a father son talk that reshaped his focus. An adjacent item announces Bennington Little League work parties on April 13 and 14 to ready the fields.

Augusta UPI Ray Floyd L.B. Floyd Augusta National Maria Frietta Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Floyd Dayton Ohio Cypress Lakes Golf Fayetteville N.C Ray Raymond, Jr Robert Bennington Little League

Interior door closers types and features in home use

Two types of screen light interior door closers are described pneumatic and liquid. Pneumatic closers are cheaper while liquid closers cost more but offer greater closing power and durability. Only liquid types are strong enough for interior doors. Standard door closers are usually liquid with an arm hinged to the middle. One end attaches to the frame above the door and the other end attaches to a drive shaft inside the closer mounted on the door.

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