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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1973
Page
5
In Rutland the Mount Anthony Patriots rolled to a 7-3 win over MLS as a seven-run third inning doomed the Mounties. Robbie Gilligan and Randy Moore sparked the outburst, while Parmenter battled early but could not slow the onslaught.
MAU pitcher Parmenter and Patriot shortstop Motroni duel through five innings as Gilligan, Raleigh, and Maguire drive key hits. LeBarron connects for a long two base hit and Maguire makes a circus catch to seal a 4 0 victory, giving Patriots a 4 4 0 record. Springfield visit next game.
Eddie Leon drove in three with a homer and single, Bill Meston and Carlos May also homered as Chicago built a big fourth inning and cruised past the Yankees. Stan Bahnsen earned the win, while Halgh Houk acknowledged Chicago’s potent offense and the need for pitching and defense.
Dennis Hull and Henri Michard spark their teams as the Black Hawks top the Rangers 4 1 to close the semifinal series while the Canadiens oust the Flyers 5 3 to clinch in five games. Hull and Mikita fuel Montreal as Richard stamps victory with a late goal.
Boston Veterans and Knicks clash at the Garden as Boston trails three games to one in the Eastern finals. Havlicek is listed questionable with neck and shoulder injuries while Karl Monroe is also doubtful due to a bruised hip. Coach Red Holzman markets no panic as Meminger and Bibby step in.
Bennington Generals rise from the Wreckers legacy as local fans organize a first rate operation led by Bob Long and Dom Packer. they plan 40 games at Spinelli Field with youth clinics and a budget to sustain post 13 relations, aiming to field 21 players by May 28 against Finkel Jewelers.
Philadelphia 76ers with the league’s worst record protest the draft process as Doug Collins, a 6 5 guard, is selected first overall amid trades involving Clifford Ray and Bob Weiss. Cleveland, Seattle, Buffalo and others make early picks as the ABA draft also unfolds with two rounds held previously.
Kentucky Colonel forward Van Issel led a balanced attack with 30 points backed by Rick Mount 17 Artis Gilmore 15 and Walt Simon 16 as Kentucky defeated the Carolina Cougars 107-98 in Charlotte to advance to meet Indiana for the ABA championship. Wendell Ladner noted star power but limited by 12 points and a 44 stitched game injury lingered.
Manchester Burr and Burton loses in the eighth after a high scoring game. Art Kilburn fans 16 but walks 13 and 3 hit by pitches as six Bulldog errors and three passed balls plague the defense. Kilburn goes 3 for 4 with a double, Campney 2 hits, Cone a double. Next up, Green Mountain visit Friday seeking win number one.
WHALERS lead the best of seven series 3-1 as the Cleveland Crusaders prepare for game five at Boston Garden. Gerry Cheevers and Teary Cattery provide optimism for Cleveland and Boston surgery sidelined John Danby adds to the injury toll.
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