Patriots Seek 21st Straight In Western Vermont Clash
The Mt Anthony Patriots hosting undefeated MSJ Mounties in a Western Vermont League baseball showdown at County Street diamond. McShane’s 4-0 Patriots face Bill Eaton’s 2-0 Mounties led by Doucette on the mound with Outwater or Maynard lined up.
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Patriot Golfers Win First Match at Mt Anthony
Mt Anthony Union High School golf team opened the season with a win at Mt Anthony Country Club. Mickey Carmody and Scott Griffin led with 40s as the Patriots scored 170 to defeat Middlebury 180 Burr & Burton 190 and Springfield 195. Todd Plimpton Randy Mook Ernie Hoisington and Dave Griffin contributed scores for the champion squad.
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Yankee Luck May Be On Way Back
The Yankees beat the Red Sox 1 0 as Fritz Peterson and a three hit shutout revived old time luck. Murcer reached on a misplayed steal and scored on White's double. In AL action Minnesota blanked Kansas City and Washington defeated Detroit.
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One More Homer For Babe Ruth
Hank Aaron trails Babe Ruth by 202 lifetime homers after a 513 total, with Ruth now at 715 following a revised stat and late season adjustment. In NL action the Cubs beat the Phils in 10, Cards crushed Pirates, Dodgers edged Padres, and Giants beat Reds as Gaylord Perry pitched a seven-hitter.
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Gymkhana Proves Huge Success In Vermont
The Southern Vermont Stock Horse Association held its first gymkhana on Harwood Hill with four place ribbons per event across five western events. Winners include Brad Wood and Tina Desruisseau with champions in Wrangler and Junior classes, while Ken Suhl and Mrs Donna Anthony were honored for distance and senior participation respectively. Spectators hailed from Massachusetts New Hampshire New York and Vermont. next gymkhana is May 18.
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Heldman Wins Italian Women’s Singles Crown
Julie Heldman of New York defeated Kerry Melville 7-5 6-3 6-3 to win the Italian championship, reviving her junior promise after years without a major title. She noted the victory as hard earned and not a fluke. In a separate men’s match, John Newcombe upset Tony Roche 6-3 4-6 6-2 5-7 6-3.
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Esposito Named League's Best
Montreal Boston Bruins star Phil Esposito was named the Hart Trophy winner as the NHL's outstanding player for the 1968-69 season. Teammate Bobby Orr won the Norris Trophy. Danny Grant earned the Calder. Alex Delvecchio took the Lady Byng. Widespread voting by the NHL Writers Association marked a single end-of-season poll for the first time since 1952-53.
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Dodgers Ace Don Drysdale Considered Retirement
Dodgers right-hander Don Drysdale, 32, on the disabled list with a shoulder rotor cuff tear, contemplates retirement while undergoing rest and treatment. He notes he could finish the season only if fully able, and admits life beyond baseball includes successful horse breeding and training ventures.
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Saijo Beats Rodriguez In Unanimous Featherweight Bout
In Osaka Japan Shozo Saijo the WBA champion won a one sided unanimous decision against Mexico's Pedro Rodriguez in a non title 10 round featherweight contest. Saijo scored a knockdown with a left hook in round two earned an eight count and floored Rodriguez again in the ninth as both weighed around 128 pounds.
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Bowling MEN'S CITY LEAGUE High Singles and Triples
Beebe rolls 233 and leads high singles with Kenyon 226 and Bizzarro 223. Beebe also anchors high triples at 654 while Griffin posts 576 and Therrien 574 in a compact city league recap.
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