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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1976
Page
10
Lonborg allowed six hits and struck out six to power Philadelphia to an 8-2 win over Montreal, ending a long win drought. RBI from Dick Allen Garry Maddox and Bob Boone helped, while Montreal errors aided the Phillies. The day also featured Cubs Mets Astros Giants Padres results across the league.
Mt Anthony baseball travels to Rutland to open the Southern Vermont League season on the new Pine Hill field at 3 30 PM. Patriot pitcher Dave Feenan and Rutland likely starter Shane Stacey headline the Twin bill as JVs also play. In track, MAU hosts Hoosac Valley Adams Mass with a 3 30 PM start as the boys seek to improve on a 2 2 mark while girls boast strong shows through two meets.
Gaylord Perry limited Oakland to six hits over seven and two thirds as the Texas Rangers swept the three game series. Toby Harrah drove in the go ahead run in the fifth while Perry struck out six and walked one. Rangers improved to five wins in six games with a 1.44 team ERA.
New York reports the renovated Yankee Stadium opens with more than 54 000 paying fans watching the Twins. The ballpark adds three acres of outfield grass, a Disneyland style scoreboard, escalators and a Toyota shuttle. Bob Shawkey to throw first ball. dignitaries attend as in 1923 opening.
Hoosick Falls wrestler Bill Griffin earned a spot with the U S Olympic Committee to attend a summer camp in Brockport from June 23 to July 25. Griffin, 112 pounds, was Hoosick Falls Central High School’s league and Class C tournament champion and won the Section II title. The camp cost 400 to 500 dollars with donations through coach Ken Baker. the Booster Club contributed 100 dollars.
Calgary defeats Quebec 3-2 to take a 3-0 lead in the best of seven Canadian Division semifinal. A bench clearing brawl led to suspensions and fines for both clubs, while Jodzio faces criminal charges. Winnipeg Jets top Edmonton Oilers 3-2 as Hull sparks the win.
Saratoga Springs New York Kim Crawford of Bennington is among the horsemen returning to Saratoga Harness to kick off its 35th season. One hundred eighty three nights of racing begin today with the April Championships for trotters and pacers and over 100000 in purses for three and four year olds. The track will host the 50000 final of the Canadian American Pacing Series on August 20. The Roarin Grand returns July 12 to 17 and New York Sires Stakes are set for early August. Crawford trains Rebel Aaron among seven in the stable. Family Jubilee Day is July 31 and the playground opens June 1. Post time is 815 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
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