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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1976
Page
11
John Randolph reflects on changing parenting and the loss of natural magic in modern youth compared with his rustic childhood. He recalls barefoot summers, pond explorations, haymaking lessons, horse care, milking cows, woodlot adventures, and simple farm pleasures once shared daily, contrasting them with today’s world.
Doyle Alexander nearly pitched a no hitter for the Yankees, missing his fourth such bid in six weeks. The 25-year-old right hander carried 62 3 perfect innings before yielding a hit, later saying he doesn’t get beaten by hits, only runs.
St Louis pitcher Pete Falcone shut out the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0 as Al Oliver went 0-for-4 and struck out three times. Falcone also drove in a run with a second hit, lifting the Cardinals in a seven inning stretch. Other games included Cubs over Phillies and Expos rallying past Mets in nine.
United Press International reports Berkshire Brewers beat West Haven Yankees 4-2 in the nightcap after United’s Dan Thomas drove in three. Berkshire’s earlier 4-3 loss featured their runs coming in the final inning with key hits from Espy Severns Gantner and Thomas.
Major League results include Louis 4 Pittsburgh 0 Montreal 5 New York 4 Cincinnati 5 San Francisco 1 and Los Angeles 5 Houston 4 in 11 innings. Brewers 7 Orioles 1 as Jim Colborn eight hitters, Gary Sutherland and Von Joshua drive in two each. Red Sox 3 Indians 1 Rick Wise five-hitter, Yaz two RBIs celebrate Don Zimmer hire through 1977. Twins 3 A’s 0 Steve Luebber eight-hitter, Wynegar two RBIs. Twins within eight of Royals, one and a half ahead of A’s in AL West.
Standings show Minnesota 3 over Oakland 0 Milwaukee 7 over Baltimore 1 Boston 3 over Cleveland 1 New York 1 over Detroit 0 Only games scheduled. Today's probable pitchers list Hartzell Ambarger Pattin Norris Brett Grimsley Rodriguez Tiant Eckersley Fidrych Figueroa with start times across the evening.
New England Patriots beat the New York Giants 13-7 in overtime in a preseason game. Coach Chuck Fairbanks praised the improved team cohesion and said roster cuts to 60 players would be decided soon as the club prepares for a Friday clash with the San Diego Chargers in Norman Ohio.
Breeders pace and trot events list with multiple race names and purses. Entries include Miss Shannon Mighty Terra Gurn Springs Gayle Wallkill Love Bel cane Irenes Girl Artie Acres Top on in first pace. Reporter Boy Teen Dream Over Port Hot Rod Lita Fair Mist Roads Emmy Perrys Image Hart Gas in second. Mona Blue Chip Little Prize Jillary Some Master Flite of Stairs G sq Deer River Lad Mr Peck in third. Lorino Hanover Miss JV Crestwood Pom Pom Little Speedy Basket Of Cheer ue Scot Plymouths Princess De Des Filly in fourth. Farmstead Sally Sharp Venus etc in fifth. Wendy Dillon N’t Wit Morar Stacy Dares Silver Colt Nifty Guy Jenny Strides Conestoga Daniel in seventh. Mr Bulldog Square W Count Doug Gay Ronnie Merrydell Lucky Gunner Advance Notice in eighth. J B Morel Rich Lou Petron Hellyrood One Shot Direct Buzzy Ben Littie Van Brown Bazil Directory in ninth.
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