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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1972

Page

4

Pitching debut shows not easy for Hector Torres

Montreal Expos infielder Hector Torres debuted as a pitcher in a 17 5 loss to the Houston Astros as five Expos relievers failed. Torres gave up five straight singles after never pitching before, while Lee May and Cesar Cedena drove in four runs each for Houston.

Fred McMane UPI Hector Torres Montreal Expos Steve Carlton Torres Gene Mauch Houston Astros Expos Astros Lee May Cesar Cedena Doug Rader Cedena May

Whalers open season in Boston Garden

The New England Whalers begin 1972-73 home schedule October 12 at Boston Garden versus the Philadelphia Blazers. They will play 19 of 39 home games at the Garden and 20 at the Boston Arena, with season tickets limited to 1,000 in the Garden and 4,000 in the Arena. President Howard Baldwin notes attempts to widen access to Whaler hockey. The season ends April 1, 1973 against Quebec at the Arena.

Boston UPI New England Whalers World Hockey Association Boston Garden Philadelphia Blazers Whalers the Garden Boston Arena Howard Baldwin Quebec

Cambridge conch coach names first practice Aug 20

New Cambridge Central School hires Albert Ghocki as head coach and schedules the season opener practice for Aug 20 at 5 30 pm. Ghocki, from Nanticoke Pennsylvania and Ithaca College defensive standout, favors Lombardi style blocking and a wide open offense.

New Cambridge Cambridge Central School Albert Ghocki Cibocki Nanticoke Ithaca College Cihocki

Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl starters named at Dartmouth

Hanover NH The 14th annual Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl at Memorial Field kicks off at 2 30 p m with 40 players named as starters from Vermont and New Hampshire Coaches Bob Underhill and Ken Liporto report strong balanced squads Vermont aims to repeat last year's upset N H leads series 12 4 2 Quaterback Bob Underhill Jr. unable to play due to bus accident injuries John Colby named starting quarterback A noon Shrine parade precedes the game surrounded by an anticipated 15000 fans.

Hanover N.H Tommercows Dartmouth College Memorial Field Bob Underhill New Hampshire Ken Liporto Vermont Shrine Mark Brigham South Burlington Jim Ewald Windsor Gorey Stillson Rewport Ken Karnen Laconia Quaterback Bob Underhill Jr Newport John Colby Waller

Fryman Wins Third Straight for Tigers in 12-2 Win

Detroit Tigers veteran lefty Woody Fryman, brought in on waivers, pitched six hits across a 12-2 victory over Minnesota in game one of a twin bill. The Twins salvaged a 7-6 10-inning win in the nightcap as Detroit sits a half game behind Baltimore in the AL East. Fryman’s turnaround comes after a tough elbow history and Kane O’Brien/Carew controversy noted in the 10th. Shortstop Luis Alvarado and Pat Kelly drove in two apiece for Chicago in a separate AL battle, while California and other league results stirred the night.

Carlton Philadelphia Phillies Cincinnati Reds Phillies Rube Marquard Reds Deron Johnson Willie Montanez Davis Pittsburgh al Downing Neil Hershberg UPI Woody Fryman Detroit Tigers Dilly Martin Fryman Detroit Tigers Minnesota Twins Rich Reese Ewinhill Baltimore Jim Nettles Rod Carew Carew Steve Brawy Reese Gales Brown Aurel Rodriguez Chicago California Cleveland Boston Texas Los Angeles Houston Montreal Philadelphia Cincinnati San Diego St. Louis San Francisco New York Atlanta Luis Alvarado Pat Kelly Alviado Livo Kelly Pat Dobson Rorie Harrison Bob Oliver Leroy Stanton Stanton Angels Oliver Ken Berry Slanton Phil Hennigan

Frazier Foreman Bout Hangs On October Clash

Heavyweight champion Joe Frazier tentatively agrees to defend his title against unbeaten Olympic gold medalist George Foreman in October in Las Vegas. Promoter Bill Miller says Frazier will earn at least 750000. Both boxing bodies threaten to strip Frazier if he dodges a ranked contender. In his last two fights Frazier stopped Ron Stander and Terry Daniels.

Las Vegas Nev Joe Frazier George Foreman Bill Miller Miller Frazier Foreman Ron Stander Terry Daniels

American Legion Football Schedule Listing Aug 23 1972

The notice lists Maine vs New Hampshire at 4 30 p m Massachusetts versus Rhode Island at 4 00 p m Bennington against Nashua New Hampshire at 8 00 p m and Keene against Connecticut.

Maine N.H Mass Rol Bennington Nashua Keene Conn

Oakland Raiders optimism for 1972 rookie class

Coach John Madden praises 1971 rookie results and says 1972 could top them. Notable newcomers include Mike Siani, Clif Branch, John Vella, Skip Thomas, Kelvin Korver, Mel Lunsford. Veterans with injuries and lineup questions shape the team’s push to regain playoff form, with Warren Wells and Clarence Davis sidelined by issues.

John Madden Mike Siani Villanova Clif Branch Cataracts John Vella Southern Cal Skip Thomas Kelvin Korver Northwestern Town College Mel Lunsford Central Ohio Warren Wells Warren Madden

Cowboys Acquire Concannon To Bolster QB Depth

The Dallas Cowboys signed Jack Concannon from the Chicago Bears and sent offensive tackle Bob Asher, Bill Line, a rookie defensive lineman, and their No. 2 draft pick to Chicago. Concannon joins Craig Morton as the backup after Roger Staubach's shoulder injury. he is a former Eagles and Bears quarterback.

Concannon Philadelphia Eagles Chicago Bears Dallas Cowboys Bears Bob Asher Bill Line Cowboys Roger Staubach Craig Morton Boston College Minnesota Vikings Fran

Bijur Defeats Benn in Action Packed Bennington II

Last night Bijur defeated Benn 4 to 1 in Bennington II action. Tonight at 6 p.m. Game 4 features Carbon against Agway. Saturday at 4 p.m. Game 5 pits Fairdale against Bijur, with Sunday at 2 p.m. the final between the two game winners.

Brattleboro II Brattleboro Vermont Pennsylvania Hempstead N.Y Arlington Mass Talay Jones Beach Mets Bijur Benn-Chiropractic Clinic Carbon Agway Fairdale

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