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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1969

Page

9

Creaky Celtics Hold Knicks In Narrow Playoff Game

United Press International reports Boston edged New York 97 96 in a tense East Division playoff clash to take a 3 1 series lead. The Celtics, despite aging image, outlasted the Knicks who return to New York for another deciding contest.

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Montreal Expos Open Major League Baseball in Canada

The Montreal Expos faced the St. Louis Cardinals in the first major league game in Canada at Jarry Park with a sellout crowd of over 29,000 expected. Pitchers Larry Jaster and Nelson Briles started, and dignitaries including Premier Bertrand, Bowie Kuhn, Warren Giles, and Mayor Jean Drapeau attended the ceremony as Montreal welcomed its new team with a celebratory song Les Expos Sont La.

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Stars Eliminate Seals In Western Division

The Los Angeles Stars beat the Oakland Seals 5-3 to win the series four games to three and advance to face the St. Louis Blues for a shot at meeting the Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins in the Stanley Cup finals. Ted Irvine scored twice for the Kings, Lowell MacDonald added a late goal, and Howie Menard iced the win in the final minutes.

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NBA Playoff Standings and East Division Final Highlights

The 1969 East Division final standings show Boston and New York leading, with Boston 97 and New York 96 in a tight recent result. Sunday's games featured Boston at New York. Monday schedule lists Boston at New York as the only game.

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Pownal Harness Entries Include Long Field of Pace Races

Pownal cards feature multi race entries across K and P divisions with numerous horses listed for first through tenth places. Notable names include Adios-Lockerman Pleasant Time Mattison and Rebel Land Lor among many entrants across FIRST to ELEVENTH pace and trot events with purses ranging from $600 to $1,200.

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Canadiens Take 2 0 Series Lead In OT Thriller

Montreal came from behind to beat Boston 4-3 in overtime, taking a 2-0 series lead in the Stanley Cup semifinal. Savard tied 3-3 late, Redmond scored the OT winner, and Beliveau earlier sparked a comeback as McKenzie, Murphy, and Cournoyer also found the net. Bruins coach Sinden vowed a return visit.

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