Old Bennington diver authors travel guide on skin diving
Gene Tinker, longtime Old Bennington resident and author of The Skin Diver's Travel Guide, will sign copies at Bennington Book Shop after returning from a Barbados trip. He built Antilles Watersports with his wife Barbara, teaching skin diving, water skiing and underwater photography. He plans a summer home in Vermont and works on future books for children and marine careers.
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Interstate Loop Race Shifts After Bennington Loss
Hoosick Falls Kiwanis defeated Bennington 8-4 as a seven run second inning doomed the Elks. Micky Blinstraub pitched a two hitter to secure the win. Arlington edged North Bennington 1-0 on a solo homer by Carl to complete the day’s results.
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Gene Oliver
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Schoolboy Wins Four Gold Medals at Pan Am Games
17 year old U.S. swimmer from Santa Clara earns four golds including 100m butterfly world record tie and anchors 800m freestyle relay as the United States leads Pan Am medals with 76 golds and 148 total. Also notes Linda Jo Metheny and Catie Ball contributions amid mixed event results.
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Catie Ball
Jacksonville
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Bombarding Brock Bolsters Cardinals in pennant chase
Lou Brock recalls 1965 when the St. Louis Cardinals won the NL pennant and notes an $8,622.19 World Series check. In a 9-2 win over the Cubs he drove in four runs, including his 14th homer, aided by Orlando Cepeda’s 19th, while the NL races see San Francisco, Atlanta, Houston, and Philadelphia winning on the day.
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Major Reforms Face Baseball
In New York the Major League Baseball Players Association urged reforms to club owners, led by Marvin Miller. They seek a $12,000 minimum salary, a limited 10 percent salary cut, possible 162 game schedule changes, representation in national TV talks, higher meal and training allowances, and binding arbitration in disputes. They also propose a five year basis for negotiating a modified reserve clause and oppose threats.
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Chicago
Mildenberger Reinstated On Title After Bonavena Bout
Karl Mildenberger, who lost his European heavyweight title last week, was reinstated by the European Boxing Union on Monday. He must defend against Oscar Bonavena on September 16 to avoid losing the title. The piece notes rule slashes and contrasts with the current 25 percent limit, and discusses pro schedules and potential reductions in games.
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Germany
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Herrick Suspended Over Promoter Contract Refusal
Gene Herrick the New England middleweight champion was suspended by the Maine Boxing Commission for refusing to honor his contract with promoter Sam Silverman. Herrick was slated to fight Isaro Perez on August 4 in Portland Maine.
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