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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1967
Page
6
Nino Benvenuti, 72nd win in 73 pro bouts, defeats Emile Griffith over 15 rounds to claim the middleweight title in New York. Crowd of 14,251, Benvenuti praised by Italy fans. Griffith concedes after a tough fight and hints at a rematch.
Ex Pirates star Don delivers pointed remarks about former teammates in a candid UPI sports column. The piece notes tensions on the team, impact on locker room dynamics, and potential changes ahead for the organization.
Nino Benvenuti, a 28 year old with Italian looks, wins the world middleweight title from Emile Griffith at Madison Square Garden after a fourth round knockdown. The arena erupts with a 14,251 crowd giving Benvenuti a hero’s reception, cheering “Nee-no” as he defends his crown and silences Cassius Clay’s boast. Griffith concedes defeat, noting he had his chance but failed to win.
Gotham Stakes winner Dr Fager is withdrawn from this weekend’s Wood Memorial to rest between starts. Trainer Johnny Nerud said the horse needs more recovery time, ending his Derby chances. The rest of the notes cover Mets pitcher Cardwell’s first win for New York over his former Pirates teammates, a rainout that cancelled Chicago-Philadelphia, and a weather-affected early schedule in both leagues.
Rico Petrocelli emerges as the catalyst for Boston's revival as manager Dick Williams cites the third-year shortstop's sharp start. Once troubled by slow openings and injuries, Petrocelli posted a hot early 1967 run, showing clutch hitting, solid defense, and a new fitness regime while awaiting twins for his growing family.
Baseball standings show St Louis leading the National League with a 4-0 record, followed by Cincinnati 5-ace Phila, Chicago 3-2 and Houston 3-1. Tuesday and Wednesday games list several National and American League matchups with rain delays and postponed games noted, including Wash at N.Y. and Cleveland at Minn. Overall, rain affected several games and several doubleheaders are implied with various starters listed such as Seaver Fryman and Dierker.
Both Mt Anthony Union High School and BCHS postponed Western Vermont League baseball openers due to weather. The Patriots were set to face Otter Valley at 3 30 p m at Welling Field North Bennington, while the Sabers were to play MSJ in Rutland at the same time. Both games are moved to tomorrow at the original sites, weather permitting.
Hopkinton Mass crowd readies for the 71st Boston Marathon with about 600 entrants expected at the start. The старт line gathers top pros, hopefuls, and eager spectators as Jock Semple urges order and decorum amid the pre race bustle and a past number mix up incident that tested the field.
Mt Anthony Union High School releases a 40 game spring schedule for boys and girls across varsity and junior varsity levels. The lineup includes two baseball squads, golf, track, junior varsity baseball, and girls softball with dates across April through June led by Clarence Pelkie.
Toronto faces Chicago in a crucial semi final game as Terry Sawchuk, in goal due to Johnny Bowers injury, carries the Leafs to a 3-2 series lead. Sawchuk has 127 saves in four games and 36 more in two periods on Saturday as the series heads toward potential all Canada final with Montreal.
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