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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1976
Page
11
The author argues gun control debates misframe violence, tying gun ownership to political liberty and moral distrust of government. He notes personal intrusion fears, views weapons as political symbols, and insists citizens retain the right to arms as a check on tyranny while longing for peaceful moral restoration.
United Press International notes four prominent goaltenders did not lead their teams in the regular season yet will be relied on in the NHL quarterfinals. Bill Smith, Gerry Cheevers, Bernie Parent and Gary Edwards anchor the playoff push as Montreal has already clinched the first series. The Islanders face Buffalo, the Kings meet the Bruins, and the Maple Leafs challenge the Flyers in two evenly poised series after two games.
Race card reports pacing results at Saratoga with multiple divisions. Notable finishes include 2:05.39 pace in the Mile and prizes listed for several horses such as Sliver Se and Six Lou, with payouts like 6.00 3.20 for Pride and others. detailed horses include Nini Be and Knight, among others, across trot and mile events.
Georgetown University student Jack Fultz, a 27 year old Coast Guard veteran, won the 80th Boston Marathon in 2 20 19 as hot conditions slowed many runners. Mexico’s Mario Cuevas was second, Puerto Rico’s Jose DeJesus third leading the Sandals A squad to a team title amid high heat and large crowds.
Kim Merritt finished the 26 mile race in 2 47 10 placing 163rd overall as the first woman to cross the line. She endured torn bleeding feet and blistered toes, finishing amid cheers at the Prudential Building and later treated at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Boston fans saw a revived Bruins in a 2 2 series tied with Los Angeles after coach Don Cherry pushed his team to play as they did last Saturday. Andre Savard will shadow Marcel Dionne while Gerry Cheevers guards the net as Boston seeks momentum in a tense seven game set with Gary Edwards likely in goal for the Kings.
Philadelphia center Bobby Clarke has been chosen National Hockey League Player of the Year for the third time in four years by votes of 249 players. Clarke anchors a first line with Bill Barber and Guy Lafleur, joined by Denis Potvin, Brad Park, and Ken Dryden on the All-Star first unit.
Boston Celtics return to action tomorrow to begin their NBA playoffs against the Buffalo Braves after a 10 day layoff tied to the Buffalo Philadelphia series. Key players Dave Cowens and Don Nelson nursing injuries but expected to play. Celtics rely on Cowens defense and Paul Silas to counter Bob McAdoo and Randy Smith as they chase their 12th title.
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