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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1968

Page

8

Bennington Beats Barre to Force Junior Legion Final Day

In Bennington yesterday, Bennington Post No. 13 rallied to upset Barre 5-4 on a dramatic two-out, three-run homer by J. J. Moore in the ninth inning, then followed with a 5-0 one-hitter against Hartford to push the Vermont Junior American Legion Tournament into a fourth day. Moore also earned the win over Barre. Barre, the host and favorites, led 4-2 in the ninth before Moore’s decisive blast and Bennington’s defense sealed the comeback. The final will determine who advances to Middletown regional playoffs in Connecticut.

J.J.’’ Moore Barre Bennington Hartford Greg Croft Jim Pinardi Steve Rice Moore Gerry Croft Pinardi Jerry Jepson Post No. 13 Scott Racicot Jim Collins Paul Vanier Billy Church Jim St. Jean Middletown Conn American Legion John Donnelly Bob Munson Hartford American Legion Post Vermont Fenway Park Bill Tilier Milton Jim Bottiggi

Pete Rose Refuses to Yield Cardinals Pennant Fight

Reds star Pete Rose collects six hits in 10 at bats, raises batting average to .342, and helps Cincinnati sweep the Cubs in a doubleheader. Rose is ejected in the ninth for arguing, while Tony Perez homers in both games and Chicago starter Regan is at issue in a bizarre seventh inning. Cardinals beat Atlanta 10-1 as St Louis remain league leaders. other NL scores include Philadelphia over San Francisco 5-1, Pittsburgh 5-1 over Los Angeles, and New York split a doubleheader with Houston 8-1 and 5-2 respectively.

UPI Pete Rose Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Cardinals Reds Chicago Cubs Phil Regan Cub Glenn Beckett St. Louis Atlanta Philadelphia San Francisco Pittsburgh Los Angeles New York Houston Mets Astros Cubs Randy Hundley Rose Tony Perez George Culver Gary Nolan Cardinals

Mt Anthony grid players schedule late physicals

Prospective Mt Anthony High School football players who missed the original exam may take a 5 15 PM physical in the high school nurse's office. Head coach Ben Rusileski says the tests cover grades nine through twelve and follow by first official drills on the County Street practice field with assistants Ray Beaupre and Dave Frederickson observing 1968 prospects.

Mt. Anthony High School Ben Rusileski Patriot County Street

Baseball Standings and Schedule Across Leagues

National League standings show St Louis leading with 19 wins, Cincinnati 63, San Francisco 64, Chicago 64, Atlanta 63, Pittsburgh 59, Philadelphia 56, New York 57, Houston 56, Los Angeles 54. Sunday's results include St Louis crushing Atlanta, Philadelphia over San Francisco, New York defeating Houston, Cincinnati sweeping Chicago. Upcoming games feature Atlanta at Chicago, Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, St Louis at Philadelphia, Los Angeles at Houston, San Francisco at New York.

California Washington Boston Detroit Chicago Cleveland Baltimore Minnesota Moore Oakland Odom Hardin McGlothlin New York Bahsen Chance Bell Tiant W. L. Petgb St. Louis Cincinnati San Fran Atlanta Pittsburgh Phila Houston L.A Philadelphia San Francisco Los Angeles Stone Koosman

Golfer Jay Jerome Named Athlete of the Month

Jay Jerome, the Vermont amateur golf champion, gains recognition as the athlete of the month after a notable comeback into competitive golf. The announcement highlights his return to form and ongoing pursuit of titles.

Jay Jerome Vermont New England The Vermont Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association Jerome Mt. Anthony Bennington Newport Bill Purcell

Boros Wins Westchester Classic After Gentle Move

Julius Boros claims the Westchester Golf Classic by one stroke over Bob Murphy and Jack Nicklaus, reflecting sportsmanship as Murphy plays safe on 18 and Boros sinks a 15 foot birdie. Murphy finishes runner up with $20,416 as Boros pockets $50,000.

Harrison N.Y UPI Julius Boros Bob Murphey Westchester Bob Murphy Jack Nicklaus Boros Nicklaus Murphy Dan Sikes

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Bennington American Legion Post Ing Legion Green Mountain Boys Col. Baum B.J.” Woodard Ted Ripley Frank Ota Manchester Rbi Croff S Moore Hart C LeBarron Rf Church Maynard Jepson Outwater Racicot Rbi Fitts D. Dimick If Kamp Duckett Crawford Boardman Ss Borne Rf Weeks Collins Fitts Lf Chase Cf Munson St. Jean Rf Thomas Ph Chapman Pr Hall C Daley C Vanier Memorial Park Paul McDermott Braves Roger Maris Orlando Cepeda Richie Allen Giants Bill White Dennis Menke Guitar Main ST Bennington, VT Grid Physicals Rusileski Ray Beaupre Dave Frederickson Lewis Adams Clothes Shop Ben Mont Ave Canada United States Associated Importers. Inc USA Gooderham & Worts Peoria
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