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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1970

Page

9

Sox Shakeup Proves Winning Combination

Boston receiver Reggie Smith leads the Red Sox as Eddie Kasko reshapes the lineup. Conigliaro and Moses shift positions without immediate payoff, while Smith drives four runs including a go ahead homer in the eighth. Romo earns his win in relief. Siebert struggles early as Boston eyes next games.

Boston UPI Red Sox Eddie Kasko Kasko Tony Conigliaro George Scott Jerry Moses Luis Alvarado Conigliaro Moses Reggie Smith Vicente Romo Smith Mike Andrews Carl Yastrzemski Oakland Frank Fernandez Don Mincher Rick Monday Vicente al Lyle Mincher Athletics Lyle Dick Green Fernandez Romo Lonborg

Steady Eddie Proves His Worth With Bruins Performances

Eddie Westfall, a veteran Bruins forward, silenced contract talk by anchoring Boston’s defense against Bobby Hull and the Chicago Black Hawks. In the four game playoff sweep, Westfall limited Hull to eight shots and contributed a goal and four assists in ten playoff outings, proving his value by minutes on ice and shutdown play.

Boston UPI Eddie Westfall Boston Bruins Westfall Bruins National Hockey League Chicago Black Hawks Eddie Boston Garden Chicago Bobby Hull Hawks Hull Detroit Bruin Harry Lindey Bobby Gerry Cheevers Rangers New York Dave Balon

NCAA Council Rejects New Bowls Amid Budget Tightness

The NCAA Council refused bids from six cities proposing new post season bowls including the Cactus Bowl in Phoenix and Copper Bowl in Tucson. It did approve 11 established bowls and several all star games. A new district qualifying plan for NCAA wrestling was also approved to reduce over 500 entries.

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Big Field Expected For Kentucky Derby

Kentucky Derby likely to draw a large field with twenty 3 year olds listed as possible starters. Churchill Downs hosts the Derby Trial Stakes to prep Derby contenders, with High Echelon Native Royalty George Lewis and Supreme Quality among the trial favorites. Sailstone withdrew, Robin's Bug added from Maryland, and a $15,000 purse prompts jockeys to target the prize. Leading probables include My Dad George Terlago Personality Silent Screen and Corn Off The Cob among others.

Louisville UPI Churchill Downs George Lewis Admiral’s Shield Supreme Quality Fathom Fish Market Tort Feazer Panicum Repens Frank ‘Jesse Air Song Sailstone Robin’s Bug Maryland Pimlico William Hartack My Dad George Terlago Personality Action Getter Cassie Red Dr. Behrman Dust Commander Holy Land Kadan Naskra Protanto Villager

Saratoga Harness Meet Results Report

At Saratoga the day’s card shows multiple pace and trot divisions led by Rush Rebel in the FIRST place pace event with Rebel Land Guy finishing strong. Moon Shooter placed second in the with Chesters Marimae and Casoma earning minor spots. Scratched Jewel Tag noted. Attendance 2,495 with handle $187,675.

France Dally Anchorage Brown Lusty — Allen Frisky Hanover — Larouech D — Ferraro Bob Mite Aloy Jewel Tag Pace Painted Pattie — Aloy Maria — DeSantis Lucky Singer Rocky Gene — Allen

Bartow to Lead Memphis State Basketball Program

Gene Bartow former Valparaiso University head coach will take over at Memphis State succeeding Henry Moe Iba whose contract was not renewed. Bartow brings prior coaching experience and Chicago area ties to the Tigers program.

Memphis UPI Gene Bartow Valparaiso University Indiana Memphis State Bartow Henry Moe Iba State

Saratoga Entries Highlight Mixed Placings and Prizes

The Saratoga booking for Tuesday April 28 1970 lists entries led by Beth Barmin Jory and G Young from Lehigh Kelly ae Marion E Volo in sixth place for a $700 purse. Other notable runners include Magda Wick Fox Rebel Land Ted Goodsell and Royal Majesty McGuire with further fields like J0H McFarren Borderview Nettie Allen Adios Gracie LaRouch St Mary Girl Paquet and Trigger Melburn Cassavaugh in subsequent placements.

Beth Barmin Jory G. Young Lehigh Kelly Marion E. Volo Pace Magda Wick — Fox Rebel Land Ted — Goodsell Royal Majesty McGuire H. — McFarren Borderview Nettie — Allen G. Adios Gracie — LaRouch St. Mary Paquet Trigger Melburn Cassavaugh Castle — Moran Gem

Bruins Set to Wait for Finals Opponent

The Boston Bruins, after sweeping the Black Hawks in four straight, await the winner of the St. Louis Blues and Pittsburgh Penguins series. The earliest finals start is next Sunday, with possible delays if a seventh game occurs. Bruins coach Harry Sinden stressed the physical risk of a long layoff and the need for hard contact in practice.

Boston UPI Boston Bruins Chicago Black Hawks Bruins Penguins Blues St. Louis Pittsburgh Black Hawk Billy Reay Detroit Harry Sinden Sinden

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