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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1970

Page

8

Patriots Triumph In Season Opener 4-1 Over Mt Greylock

The Mt Anthony Patriots earned their first win of the season a 4-1 non league victory over Mt Greylock as Arnie Wright pitched three hits and Robin Outwater closed with bases loaded in the eighth. Keith LeBarron led the offense with three of nine team hits, including a first inning RBI and a stolen base. The win, aided by nine flawless infield plays and three double plays, sets up a home game against Windsor at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow.

Mt. Anthony Keith LeBarron Patriots Pete Perkins Greylock Chuck Hunt Mark Shaw LeBarron John Hart Patriot Agostini Robin Outwater Guy Dunham Glen Dumoulin Gary Niles Darrell Raymond Wright Don Kelly Steve Ruby Mountie Duke Ritter Massachusetts Outwater Brattleboro Mt. Greylock Dumoulin Danny Godfrey Windsor Yellowjackets County Street

West Rutland Tops Burr & Burton 5-2 In Non- league Clash

West Rutland Golden Horde defeated Burr & Burton 5-2 as Rick and Mike Grabowski combined for six strikeouts to finish six of seven Bulldog batters. West Rutland led 3-0 after the first inning despite no Bulldog hits. Burr & Burton opens Marble Valley League play at Otter Valley while West Rutland faces Wallingford in league action.

Bulldogs West Rutland Golden Horde Rick Mike Grabowski Westsiders Bulldog West Rutland Taft Terry McGann Dick Pietryka Art Kilburn Rick Norse Paul Roberts Errol Hill Burr & Burton Otter Valley Wallingford Foxes

Bruins Dominate Hawks In Game Three Of East Final

Bruins overpower Chicago 5-2 as Phil Esposito scores a late playoff goal and Johnny Bucyk Wayne Carleton and Wayne Cashman add markers. Tony Esposito celebrates his 27th birthday but endures a tough night as Boston seizes control of the series.

Boston UPI Tony Esposito Boston Bruins Tony Chicago Black Hawks National Hockey League Black Hawk Phil Bruins Black Hawks Hawks Johnny Bucyk Wayne Carleton Wayne Cashman Bruin Harry Sinden Harry Sinden Art Skov Billy Reay Skov

Magnuson benched as Bruins edge Blackhawks in playoffs

Keith Magnuson, a rugged rookie defender, faced scrutiny after a controversial call as Boston took a 4-2 lead. Bobby Orr set up Bucyk’s two goals during Magnuson’s penalties, while Gerry Cheevers earned his seventh playoff win with 24 saves. Cheevers injured shoulder but expected ready for Sunday.

Keith Magnuson Reay Bucyk Magnuson Boston Bobby Orr Chicago Tony Phil Cashman Hawk Esposito Gerry Cheevers Cheevers

Mazeroski Reaches Pirates Top Ten with Three RBI Hit

Veteran Buc Mazeroski, in his 15th season, climbs into the Pirates all time top ten in nine offensive categories after a bases loaded double drives in three in a five run seventh as Pittsburgh tops the Atlanta Braves 8 6. He passes Ralph Kiner on 803 RBIs. Aaron stalls a potential rally with an error, while Clemente and Oliver set the stage for Mazeroski’s key blow. The Yankees also win and the White Sox beat the Twins. Rookie John Cumberland picks up his first major league win for New York against the Senators.

United Press International Bill Mazeroski Mazeroski Pirate RBI Pittswleigh Atlanta Braves Ralph Kiner Kiner Pirates Cincinnati St. Louis New York Washington Chicago Minnesota Hank Aaron Orlando Braves Aaron Willie Stargell Roberto Clemente al Oliver John Cumberland Yanks Senators Cumberland Bernie Allen

Lakers Open Playoff Series Against Knicks Underdogs Again

Lakers enter the best of seven series as underdogs at Madison Square Garden facing the New York Knicks. Wilt Chamberlain returns from injury leading Los Angeles in a matchup against Walt Frazier and Willis Reed while Jerry West and Baylor pace the Lakers. The Knicks seek their first NBA title as both teams push for victory this season.

Vito Stellino UPI New York Los Angeles Lakers National Basketball Association Madison Square Garden Lakers Bill Russell Russell Celtics New York Knicks Knicks Los Angeles Minneapolis Wilt Chamberlain Phoenix Atlanta Chamberlain Jerry West Baylor West Walt Frazier Dave DeBusschere Willis Reed Lew Alcindor Reed

Siebert Facing Moment of Truth at Fenway Park

Boston confronts Sonny Siebert in a pivotal start against Milwaukee as he tries to secure a permanent spot in Boston's rotation. Siebert has pitched seven innings over two starts, permitting 12 hits and eight runs, with an 0-1 record, while Lew Krausse counters for the Brewers. Gary Peters and Ray Culp to pitch subsequent games as Oakland and California visit next week.

Boston UPI Sonny Siebert Red Sox Milwaukee Brewers Siebert Ken Harrelson Indians Eddie Kasko Kasko Fenway Park Lew Krausse Brewers Oakland Sox Ners Dave Bristol Cincinnati Reds Joe Schultz Seattle Pilots Milwaukee West Coast Gary Peters Ray Culp California

Jerry West Tops Pro Cage Ballot for All Star Team

Jerry West led voting to become the only unanimous selection to the 1969 70 NBA All Star team as the Lakers star headlines a strong West squad. Willis Reed Walt Frazier Billy Cunningham and oe Hawkins also made the first five while the second unit featured Havlicek Robertson Alcindor and Johnson among others. West led the ballot with 14.0 votes and Cunningham followed with 13.002. Frazier had 10.598, Reed 10.113, Hawkins 7.739.

NEW York UPI Jerry West Los Angeles Lakers National Basketball Association New York Knickerbockers Willis Reed Walt Frazier Billy Cunningham Philadelphia 76Ers Oe Hawkins The Phoenix Boston John Havlicek Gus Johnson Baltimore Lew Alcindor Milwaukee Lou Hudson Atlanta Cincinnati Oscar Robertson West Cunningham Frazier Reed Hawkins

Saratoga Harness Entries Showcase Large Fields at Meet

Saratoga race card lists FIRST Pace $600 with eight entries led by Pea Shooter and Dapper Grattan S. Bardier. SECOND Pace $700 features Buddie C and Lester Hanover. THIRD Tro t $700 includes Marshall Melody and Highland Fox. FOURTH Pace $600 lists Hartshorn and Wine O among eight. additional ae entries include Frans Chance and Miramichi Jimmie. SIXTH Pace $700 shows Nancy Dares and Sir Car Lith. SEVENTH Trot $2000 led by Rodney Laird and Justly Brave. NINTH Pace $3500 features Bill Butler and Shade Tree Jimmy. TENTH Pace $900 lists Golden Victor and Chipmans Direct.

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Pownal Entries Friday Race Day Apr 24 1970

The card lists multiple races at Pownal on Friday April 24 1970 with purses of 1500 to 1650 dollars. Fourth race at 5 furlongs features Red Ice Morriarty and fourteen other entries including Baldy Jack Stoudemire Gougher Free Fancy and Golden Game Jr among eight. Fifth race at 5 furlongs shows Charm Snatcher Probability Mighty Mel Teasy Greek Return A Penny Wasaka Sharie's Hope Trojan Kee Kng and John's Jewel. Eighth race for 7% purse lists A D Murray and Tierney entry.

Baldy Jack Stoudemire Gougher — Lewis Free Fancy — Hanks Golden Game Jr Donato Andy — Anderson Bay Charger Hanover Stag — Pruden Mel — W. Gee Santiago

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