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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1970
Page
10
Rutland Post 31 defeated Bennington Post 13 7-2 to claim the Vermont American Legion state title. Pitching by Steve Corbett after early trouble and key hits by Rutland sparked a decisive eighth inning. Bennington’s offense cooled, despite two early triples.
Bennington American Legion Post 13 baseball players earned all tournament honors and special awards as Rutland dominated the selections. Bucky Long was named all tournament pitcher and Keith LeBarron made the team. Robin Outwater earned sportsmanship honors. Mark Harrison received Comeback of the Year after a season injury. Rutland placed seven players on the squad, with Greg Fineberg named most outstanding and Mark Mayhew as most valuable pitcher.
Joe Kapp and Lance Alworth highlight the Chargers Bears exhibition as Namath and others sit out. Franks Tarkenton throws three TDs for the Giants, while Baltimore and Green Bay pull off close wins. Unitas and Morrall pace Baltimore. Cuozzo shaves Houston with two TDs for Minnesota. Warfield and Griese connect for Miami in a 50-yard strike.
The YMCA sponsored Pee-Wee football team plans its second season and calls a meeting for Tuesday August 25 at 7 30 in the YMCA office. Fathers of new and returning players are urged to attend to discuss coaching aides and program needs.
Rain swept Pleasant Valley Country Club forcing a final round delay in the Avco Classic. Billy Casper led by one stroke after 54 holes at 208, with Dave Hill Dan Sikes Jim Colbert and Tom Weiskopf tied at 209 as leaders.
Manchester edged Bennington Soccer Club 3 2 in overtime at Mt Anthony Union High School. Bennington opened with Durkee’s goal, Lemieux tied it, and Manchester struck early in overtime to seal the win as Bennington pressed late in regulation.
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