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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1974
Page
10
A W defeated Moose 6 to 4 to claim the Bennington Little League title. Brian Green struck out 11 over six innings for the win, allowing seven hits and several walks with strong defense backing him. A W ends the season 16 4 Moose 14 7.
Washington UPI reports federal mediator W J Usery Jr. convened NFL talks with the Players Association and Owners Council to end a two week cooling off period. A majority of players report to camps while owners weigh freedom issues and a $30 million annual claim.
Belligerent talk fades in NFL camps as owners and players resume preparations for the season. Most veterans report or plan to report, talks to resume in Washington, Atlanta and Houston report limited tensions, Vikings bring 30 veterans to Mankato, Alan Page absent, Fran Tarkenton optimistic, Bud Grant says his focus is players ready for game action.
Manchester Post 79 defeated Rutland 10-1 at Gill Stadium in the first regional game for both teams. Rutland had seven errors early, and pitcher Dave Walker struggled on the mound. Tom French allowed only two hits with 16 strikeouts for Manchester. Post 31 of Rutland faces East Springfield, Mass. in an elimination game. Bristol beat East Springfield 9-5 and South Portland defeated Keene 7-1. Warwick had a first round bye and Keene also advances with a bye.
D. D. Raymond, known for his showman flair, has become a key morale booster and in-game catalyst for the Bennington Generals. Slowed by off-season surgery, he works at first base, mentoring pitchers and keeping the team energized while awaiting a return to the mound.
United Press International reports a night of big plays by unhappy quarterbacks who left backup roles for the World Football League. Birmingham’s Americans routed Hawaiians 39-0 behind George Mira’s two TD passes, while Chicago Fire beat Philadelphia Bell 32-29 as Virgil Carter rallied the comeback. Memphis Southmen overwhelmed Detroit Wheels 37-7, New York Stars routed Portland Storm 38-0, and Florida Blazers edged Jacksonville 33-26. Mira’s 95-yard TD catch and 26-yard pass helped Birmingham stay undefeated at 6-0. Carter connected for two TDs and Pinder rushed for another as Chicago surged late. Huarte led Memphis with two TD passes and a 39-yard interception return by Davis capped Detroit’s scoring. Sherman tossed two TDs for New York, setting up Sauer and Huff scores. The minor league round robin resumes with Bijur vs Bennington Iron Works.
Maryland defeated Vermont Little League champions 2-0 to end their regional bid. Vermont had earlier beaten Pittsfield 4-2 and Bennington 5-1 to take the state crown and earn a trip to the Eastern Regionals.
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