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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1974
Page
10
The NFL preseason opens with the Raiders at the Lions in Detroit as veterans report after a 40 day strike. Eight other games follow weekend slate as rookies face seasoned players and teams seek early conditioning and assessments.
At 10 a.m. EDT negotiators from the NFL Players Association and the owners' Management Council met with federal mediators in a crucial session that could end the protracted dispute or trigger a resumed strike within two weeks. Most striking players had returned to training camp and were set to play in the third week of pre-season.
The Bennington Recreation track team placed second at the third annual Vermont Recreation track meet held Saturday at Mt. Anthony Union High School. Burlington led with 149 points, Bennington totaled 99, eight teams competed, and 275+ contestants attended. Randy Frost led with two firsts in 11-12 hurdles and high jump. Cindy Reed won 11-12 girls high jump. Mark Johnson tied 13-14 high jump. Bennington 7-8 girls relay won. Peter White won shot put and was second in discus. The team was coached by Phil Young with aides Dr. Oakley Frost, Stanley Wiskoski and DeHaan.
Yankee coaches view Massachusetts and Connecticut as top contenders for the Yankee Conference football title with New Hampshire as a dark horse. Bill Bowes and Walter Abbott highlight UMass size and UConn defending strength, while New Hampshire pursues an improved offense and strong defense.
The Shrine game between Vermont and New Hampshire graduates tips off at 2:30 at Dartmouth College Field Hanover N H. Mt Anthony reps Kerry Bergquist and Jeff Hall are listed as starters at linebacker with a raft of NH players on offense and defense including Roy Patnode Nowojczyk Beaulieu Steady Chase Bouchard Dowd Daigneault Dykeman MacMillen and many others.
WFL turmoil hits many franchises with Orlando move mockups, Stars up for sale, and Wheels losing ground. Detroit Wheels face 0-6 start, high losses, no NFL signings, stock sale failure. Mt. Anthony drills for 3rd season under Ken Liporto. practice Aug 19 at 9 a.m.
Mt Anthony Youth Athletic Association schedules football tryouts for midget and pee wee teams from Aug 19 to Aug 21 at Memorial Park starting 5 30. North Bennington Shaftsbury area boys meet Aug 20 and 21 at Welling Field at 5 30. Open to boys ages 8 to 12.
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