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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1967

Page

8

Sabers Move Into Contention With 7-0 Whitewash

In Rutland, the BCHL Sabers blanked Mt. St. Joseph 7-0 at St. Peter's Field behind Scott Racicot's four hitter in his season debut. Key early scoring, solid defense, and timely hitting by Tim Racicot, Denny Hart, and J. J. Moore propelled the Sabers to a 1-1 league mark as Wayne Socia's relief held the Mounties to four hits. The Sabers next meet Mt. Anthony Patriots at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Welling Field with J. J. Moore slated to start.

John Bourne Mounties J. J. Moore Bourne Billy Maynard al Plante Maynard Sabers Gold and Green Plante Denny Hart Wayne Socia Labers Racicot Jam Sanborn Ed Guiness Mike Maniery MLJ Mike Mazzirello Mountie Socia Tim Racicot Steve Rice Alan Plante Scott Racicot Rusileski Mt. Anthony Bchl Sabers Welling Field Ziter Jerry Jepson Rutland Patriot

Bradley Signs 450000 Knicks Pact With Rhodes Scholar Flair

Rhodes Scholar Bill Bradley inked a four year contract worth 450000 with the New York Knicks after flying in from England to sign at a news conference. Bradley, Princeton star and two time All American, will start six months of Air Force service in July delaying his NBA debut.

KNICK Princeton Bill Bradley New York Knickerbocker Dick McGuire Bradley New York Knickerbockers Oxford UPI England Oxford University New York Knickerbockers National Basketball Association Tigers Knicks Sullivan Wichita Michigan American Basketball Association Air Force

Cassius Clay Near Final Step in Army Draft Battle

Heavyweight champion Cassius Clay arrived at the Houston Induction Station to take the final step toward induction, but he plans to refuse the step as a Black Muslim minister seeking exemption. Judges rejected earlier appeals. the potential penalty for draft dodging is up to five years in prison.

Cassius Clay Houston API Clay Edwin McKee Mohammed Alli U.S. Dist Allen B. Hannay John R. Brown U.S. Sth Circuit Court of Appeals Brown U.S Morton Susman Susman

Standings and schedule highlight tense baseball action

In the American League Detroit and Baltimore hold top spots with tight records while Boston New York and Cleveland chase. National League shows Cincinnati St Louis Philadelphia and Chicago near the lead as several night games wrap up. Pittsburgh reports Connie Hawkins signs with the Pittsburgh Rens in the ABA, the first ABL MVP to move to the new league.

W. LI Detroit Baltimore Boston New York Calif Chicago Pelet Cleveland Kansas C Minnesota California Sanford Peterson McLain Bunker Siebert Howard Chance Washington Coleman Kansas City Hunter Lonborg St. Louis Phila Atlanta Pitt Los A San Fran Houston Cincinnati San Francisco Pittsburgh Philadelphia Los Angeles Short Kelley B. Shaw Ellis Nye Simmons Wilson San UPI Connie Hawkins Pittsburgh Rens American Basketball Association Hawkins ABL

Vermont Race Commission defers action on two proposed tracks

The Vermont Racing Commission announced a delay in granting racing licenses for two proposed tracks in the northwest, meeting April 13 to receive additional data from Swanton International Raceway Inc and other applicants. Officials reviewed financial structure and construction plans as part of completing their applications for a track in the Burlington area, signaling uncertain near-term prospects.

Montpelier Vermont Vermont Racing Commission Burlington Swanton International Raceway Inc Rep

Pownal Racing Facility Applications Deferred Indefinitely

The Vermont racing commission deferred action on two Champlain Downs Inc. applications for a new racetrack after reviewing incomplete materials on finances and construction plans. Chairman Frederick P. Davis, facing criticism for inaction, announced the deferral without a public explanation. Green Mountain Park in Pownal currently operates as the state's only pari mutuel track since 1963.

Champlain Downs Inc Commission Frederick P. Davis Newport Davis Senate General Committee Green Mountain Park Pownal

Drury Blue Devils Win Squeaker Over Patriots

In a tense West Vermont baseball clash at Mt. Anthony, Drury edged Mt. Anthony 3-1 on a fifth inning error and Jim Kelly’s game deciding triple. Pitroff earned the pitching win for Drury, Outwater started for the Patriots before Kenyon finished, while Greg Croff sparked defensive plays.

North Adams Mt. Anthony Patriots Drury Blue Devils Devils Don Gabrus Drury Jack Pitroff Vermont Robin Outwater Patriot Don Ziter Jim Kelly Outwater Chris Kenyon Bill Brownell Gary Martin Pitroff Jim Nichols Don Martin Jimmy Kelly Ron Gallagher Kelly Jim Shoemaker John Woodard Greg Croff

Lou Johnson Leaves Dodgers With Broken Ankle In-Season Loss

Dodgers suffer a 6-0 defeat to the Braves as Lou Johnson breaks a left ankle sliding into home. Claude Osteen fires a four hitter for Houston in a 6-4 win over St. Louis, ending the Cardinals’ grip on first in the NL. Morgan’s 0-24 streak ends with a 6-4 Houston win, while San Francisco loses to Cincinnati 3-2 and Chicago blanks New York 3-0. News from London notes Rafia King of Nigeria scoring a fifth round KO of Britain’s Jimmy Anderson.

Joe Morgan Lou Johnson Morgan Houston Astros St. Louis Cardinals Johnson Los Angeles Dodgers Atlanta Braves Claude Osteen Reliver Hal Woodeshick Eddie Mathews Dodgers Atlanta Joe Torre Cincinnati San Francisco Pittsburgh Philadelephia Chicago New York Cleveland Minnesota California Baltimore Ron Hunt Mets Tommy Davis Dodger Osteen London UPI Rafia King Nigeria Britain Jimmy Anderson

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