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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1970
Page
8
Mt Anthony Patriots coach Clarence Pelkie invites 56 candidates to a Fall grid camp after an eight day spring session. 56 tryouts for 36 varsity spots, with equipment days August 17 to 19 and initial practice August 20 at 6 pm. A physical exam is required from each player's physician before participation.
Pirates star Roberto Clemente says he never feared for his life during last year’s kidnapping near his hotel in San Diego. Four armed men forced him into a car, stripped him to his undershorts, took money and his All Star ring, then returned his belongings and drove him near the hotel before leaving. He believes the episode was later kept quiet.
Funeral services for Joe Lapchick former St John s coaching legend who died Monday will be held Thursday at St Denis Church in Yonkers New York He compiled a 335 118 record in 19 years at St John s later led the Knicks to NBA finals appearances in 1951 1952 and 1953 as part of a storied basketball career including time with the original Celtics
Tom Seaver argues the Pirates pitching will decide the NL East title in the stretch run. He fanned 17 for the Mets in a 10-2 win, tying for the major league lead, as Pittsburgh stayed 2 1/2 games up. Pirates manager Murtaugh praised his staff's depth despite injuries. The series shifts to a seven-game rematch as Oakland beat Minnesota to widen Minnesota's deficit in the AL West.
Baseball standings show New York leading with 71 wins and 42 losses, followed by Detroit Boston and Cleveland in the AL and West teams Minnesota California Oakland Kansas City Milwaukee Chicago and Boston in the NL. Monday night schedule lists multiple interleague and division matchups with start times and pitchers, including Renko at Atlanta Nash Briles Osteen Canton Nolan Billingham Jenkins and McNally among others.
The Vermont Junior American Legion Baseball Tournament will run in Bennington from Sunday morning, with Rutland facing Barre in the opener at 9 30, followed by Burlington versus Host Post 13 Bennington at 1 30. The format uses double elimination across August 21 22 23 with rain dates noted by Chairman Tom Moore.
Houston UPI reports Jim Bouton retires from baseball saying he cannot get anyone out. He hints at sequel to Ball Four and movie ideas with Elliott Gould as Bouton and Mike Nichols directing. Astros had sent him to Oklahoma City AAA on July 1. he would return only if recalled.
Maurice Stokes, late star of the Cincinnati Royals, left 91 431 dollars of his 194 862 dollar estate to St Francis College in Loretto Pennsylvania. He also bequeathed 91 431 dollars to his parents Terry and a brother and sister, 9 000 dollars to three nurses, and 3 000 dollars to a friend. Teammate Jack Twyman acted as guardian and care manager amid medical costs.
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