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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1970

Page

13

Ball Four author Bouton recalls book success and relief

Former major leaguer and writer Jim Bouton says players felt relief reading Ball Four as excerpts surfaced. He notes few named players are hinted at, the book has sold over 150,000 copies, and he views it as a humorous baseball memoir. Bouton recounts writing began inspired by life away from home and the gap between rumor and reality. He also shares his son’s reaction and the decision to tell his children about the book.

San Francisco UPI Jim Bouton Bouton World Publishing Co Cleveland Houston Astros Oklahoma City 89Ers Mike Saratoga Springs Saratoga Las Vegas Saratoga Lake Newman’s New York Thomas E. Dewey Japan Belmont Aqueduct New Jersey Gov Dewey White House Murder Incorporated Sophie Tucker New York City Harry Truman Averill Harriman Long Island Widners Whitneys Vanderbilts New York Racing Association Vermont State Line Green Mountain Race Track

Horse Show Card Thick with Entries and Prizes

Saturday and Sunday racing events list multiple heats with horse names and owners, including Second-Third-Third prize money levels and entry details. Notable entrants include Jabneth's Belle Donahue, Tigris River Harris, Jet Capsule Donahue, and Night Final NB, across August 8 1970 and August 9 1970 meet days, with prize tiers from 1500 to 2700 dollars.

Kibby H King Crow—Morgan Shree Kippax Emory Wheel—Green Handley Sylmar Babe—Sorensen Firma Luck Karpe Smith Santiago Hanks

Eastern Waterski Events Held on Lake Whitingham

Eastern regional waterski championships open at 8 a.m. on Lake Whitingham Wilmington with 120+ skiers from Vermont and New York. Chick Erban directs the meet. Wayne Grimditch, 15, from Lake Placid eyes a national record in boys jumping, while Al Till of Trumbull seeks five consecutive senior titles.

Wilmington Whitingham Green Mountain State Vermont Chick Erban Sam Fargnoli Massena N.Y Wayne Grimditch Lake Placid U.S Copenhagen Grimditch al Till Trumbull Conn Stein Erickson

Saratoga Entries Highlight Pace Races and Purses

The list details various horse entries and drivers with matchups at Saratoga including Silver Relation and Moran, Pocket Rocket and Messina, plus second and eighth pace finishes. Purses noted at seven thousand five hundred dollars for SEVENTH and four thousand for EIGHTH, with additional entries such as A Honest Story Meadow Lenco Bergen Hanover Robin Brown and Public Affair among others.

Silver Moran Pocket Rocket Messina Robert Titan Pace Rockys Mary—Butcher Mall Freight—Breton Jeanine Willow—Richards Laird—Chase Leslie Diamond Fanellio D.—Blake, Jr Russo Prompter White Caroldon Nugget DeSantis Laura Oregon Miracle Morning—Story Meadow Lenco St. Jacques Bergen Hanover Robin Brown Allen G Cobb Northwood Garwin—Poulin Public Affair NDA- E Cobb Stable Poplar Hanover Davis el: Co Frisco

Hinsdale Racing Entrants Highlight Saturday Meet

Notes from Hinsdale on Saturday August 8 1970 list first through tenth pace horses with earnings up to 1500 dollars. Notable entries include Benny KB Pike Volo Blend Grand Music and Flying Reel among others with several alternates and local connections noted.

Benny Kb—Pike C U Laterar Tout Me Silk Marks Man—Huen Val Laird Pike Quick Way Pick Rousseau Mc Man—Letendre Gentle Yankee Ali Boy Clough AE Deans P. Johnson Rock Hunter Constantino Grand Music Golden Domino Apostolakes Mission Flash Fischer Strutter—Roy Hurrican Hal—Mattison Rex Abbe—Magan Meadow Dean—Marshal Galisbee the Great Provost Fine Spirit MacKay Parkers Boy—Robinson Teenle Sue—Nason Buckmaster Pace Bill Gantle—Wheeler Orbit C—Pilsbury Key Hole—Provost Sikt—Huen G. Robinway—Beckwith Martini Rodney—Williams

Saratoga’s Comeback Keeps the Old Lady Alive

Saratoga Springs thrives as opening week shatters attendance and handle records. The aging track rebounds after wartime decline, aided by Harriman’s 1950s reforms and renewed investment. Major stables and rising wagering sustain a hopeful outlook for continued August success.

Pownal RaceResults Aug 7 1970 Big Perfecta boosts payoff

Racing at Pownal lists results across six five furlong races with placings and payouts. Notables include Fleet Richard and Bay Charger in feature events, and a Big Perfecta winner (5-2-6-2) paying 3 512.80. Also NYC based tennis update: Cliff Richey leads Pepsi Grand Prix standings with 32 points after Indianapolis win.

New York UPI Cliff Richey San Angelo Tex Indianapolis Richey Ken Rosewall Australia Zeljko Fraunulovic Yugoslavia

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