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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1969
Page
9
New York records a late punch as Siebert connects on a second try to seal a boxing moment. The brief item notes a decisive strike and a quick celebration after the bout. Further details on the opponent or venue are not provided in the readable text.
Detroit batted 9 hits and rode a strong 7-3 win as McLain led the attack with three RBI and a homer, while Kaline and Horton also contributed. Boston’s Siebert lasted five innings as Andrews hit his 11th homer in a row.
Thoroughbred racing officials from across the nation converge on Green Mountain for the spring meeting opening Friday night May 2 at 7 45. Charles Henry of Laytonville California presides as steward with wife Jane Henry as assistant race secretary. William Canning joins as second year steward while E J Bud Sears directs racing operations. Allan Fairbanks Louis Alesso Mrs Henry Lando Bressan Gene Dosher and James De Witt fill judging roles with starter William Calvert touring from Opa Locka Florida to oversee starting gate procedures. They will present a full racing department for the Green Mountain oval.
Former major league owner Bill Veeck says the Red Sox should not abandon Fenway Park even if a new stadium is built. He argues a shared roof and parking in Kansas City style would hurt the club’s intimate feel. Veeck also questions Harrelson’s deal to Cleveland and predicts the Hawk Harrel won't fill Cleveland's 75,000 seat venue.
A 1969 Saratoga program lists Monday April 28 entries for ten pace and trot races with top finishes and drivers. Notable horses include Arden Dowds Schaffer, Rebel Land, Skipper Key, Clrius Goodsell, Cardinal Long, Doctor Vernon, Dillers Duke, Jeff Armstrong, Bonnie Bumpas ND, Diamond Hayes, Ready Dares N, and others across nine pacing events and two trot races.
Spokane selects Hugh Bones Taylor former all pro end and Oilers coach to lead Spokane Shockers of the Continental League. Taylor who played for the Washington Redskins coached the Oilers in the 1965 AFL season.
Boston never trailed in the 111 105 win at Boston Garden to take a 2 1 lead in the series. Havlicek scored 34 after an eye injury and Siegfried added 28 as the Celtics relied on their running game in the fourth. West led L A with 24, while Egan 22 and Counts 18 helped the Lakers resist. Russell praised Siegfried and Sanders for key plays as Boston aims to deadlock the series Tuesday.
Boston star John Havlicek sustained a small contusion below the left eye during Boston 111 105 win over the Lakers at Boston Garden. He returned to play and scored 34, with eye swelling and discoloration but no expected removal from Tuesday’s championship game.
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