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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1977
Page
11
A column recalls dramatic surface strikes by bass, wahoo, brook trout, and brown trout, noting the thrill of a lure’s splash and the memory of big fish. Local warden adds humor about a pending fish and game ticket bill, predicting likely enactment in 1978.
Baseball icons Joe Sewell Ernie Banks Al Lopez Amos Rusie John Henry Lloyd and Martin Dihigo delivered remarks as they joined the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown N Y Banks honored Phillip K Wrigley and Sewell spoke of pride gratitude and a plea to curb greed and selfishness in the sport the Miami celebration proclaimed Martin Dihigo Day with a public park dedication.
In Cooperstown Red Ruffing, 72, signing autographs is a strenuous labor as he sits in a wheelchair. His wife Pauline cares for him, recalling his Hall of Fame career with the Yankees, a 273 win record, and a modest pension of 300 dollars a month.
Jack Nicholson, long time Patriots PR director and Garden administrator, resigns after 12 Boston years to become general manager and executive administrator at the Cumberland County Civic Center in Portland, Maine. He recalls absurd travel to San Diego and Fenway eras, notes Salient games, coach changes, and owner transitions shaping a volatile Boston sports scene.
Washington quarterback Joe Theismann led an 82 yard final drive to set up a 29 yard field goal by Mark Moseley as the Redskins edged the Browns 16 14 in an NFL exhibition. Moseley missed two longer attempts but redeemed himself with the decisive kick in the closing seconds.
Four foreign ships vying with the U.S. entry in the America's Cup enjoy two days of rest as semis begin later in Newport. Round robin trials among Australian French and Swedish boats were cut short after technical problems sidelined half the fleet. Sverige suffered a broken boom after a sharp loss to Australia, while Gretel II was hauled for hull refinishing expected to finish by Thursday.
Cubs outfielder Bobby Murcer pledged to hit a home run and a double for a seriously ill 12-year-old boy before a Monday night Cubs Pirates telecast. In his first two appearances he delivered solo homers.
Oakland Raiders overwhelm Houston Oilers 40-0 in Monday night exhibition. Raiders reserve and rookie usage noted in second half as coach John Madden praises overall explosiveness and progress. Ken Stabler plays one quarter, throwing a 54 yard touchdown pass.
Boston Bruins captain Harry Sinden announced the signings of Dwight Foster to a two year deal and forwards Dave Forbes Stan Jonathan and John Wensink to one year pacts. Foster led the Ontario Hockey Association with 143 points in 86 games for the Kitchener Rangers.
Tonight's slated matchups feature Burris for Chicago at Pittsburgh Reuss, Freisleben for San Diego at Montreal Twitchell, Denny for St. Louis at New York Espinosa, Niekro and Pentz for Houston at San Francisco Knepper and Barr, Capilla for Cincinnati at Los Angeles Ray. Wednesday's schedule includes St. Louis at New York, Chicago at Pittsburgh, Montreal at Philadelphia, Atla at San Diego, Houston at San Francisco, Cincinnati at Los Angeles.
Baseball results across leagues include California’s doubleheader split with Kansas City, Bonds homer for Oakland, Texas 5 3, Cleveland 3 6, Milwaukee 6 12, Seattle 4 5, Chicago 5 7, St Louis 7 4, New York 4 2, San Diego 5 6 with multiple pitchers earning decisions, and notable home runs from Bonds, Mora, Washington, Murcer, John, Hendrick among others. Eight teams listed with win totals and key relievers noted.
NFL teams cut or waivered multiple veterans and rookies in a sweeping round of roster moves. Chicago waived Gary Hrivnak while Cincinnati cut rookie punter Bob Bialik. Denver cut nine players including Billy Hardes and Martin Imhof. Green Bay released seven free agents. New Orleans cut 12 players led by John Blain. New York Jets waived ten players and placed guard Gary Gregory on IR. Philadelphia waived nine players and placed Masella and Russell on IR. Pittsburgh waived 14 players including Reggie Garrett. St Louis cut nine players. Dallas waived 13 players. Also New York, St Louis, and Dallas mixed veteran cuts with numerous draft picks and free agents across the action.
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