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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1972
Page
4
In a tight game at Alumni Field Maine Post 13 defeated Bennington 5 to 4 as both pitchers Hoyt and Lemieux worked through heavy air and clouds. Bennington felt the loss as a tough one after a previous defeat to Portland.
In a tense Portland baseball clash Maine's Ed Flaherty and Garry Smith sparked a late rally as Bennington failed to finish. A disputed baserunning call and a grand slam near miss haunted Bennington, who still eyes a rematch with Keene and a potential comeback if Pete Sausville can throw strikes.
Pitcher Jack Billingham strengthened Cincinnati’s lead by holding Montreal to no runs as the Reds blanked the Expos 60. Bill Plummer scored on a sacrifice as John Bench led with a 29th homer. Lonborg won for Milwaukee, beating Texas 4 3 after a 4 1 opener loss. May’s homer aided Brewers rally, and Dave May drove in the tying run.
Kevin Murphy cruises to boys singles title by defeating Cadiz 50 6 3 in finals after earlier 7-5 b-4 and 6-0 6-0 wins. Marsha Phalen takes girls singles without dropping a set 6-0 6-0 over Harrington and Donahue. Cadiz and M. Phalen win mixed doubles 6-3 6-4. Plante and Cartiz win boys doubles 0-6 4-6 9-7. Trophies awarded.
Vince Matthews, 24, Brooklyn, won the 400 meters in Munich tune up, beating Lee Evans who was fourth in Eugene Trials. Evans expected to anchor the 1600 relay as Matthews, Collett, and Smith bolster U.S. 400 hopes. Prefontaine set a 3000 meter ad hoc mark, Seagren made a pole vault world mark not yet approved, as Olympic countdown centers on Saturday ceremonies and a full program beginning Aug. 31.
Boston Bruins president Weston Adams Jr reports Bobby Orr is practicing with Team Canada soon after knee surgery. The physician advised simple exercises only, but Orr has been defending against line rushes with the Canadian squad ahead of a match versus the Russians. Adams stresses caution and clarifies Bruins’ stance toward Canadian talent.
A town supper to aid the Wreckers now to fund the 19/3 season and cover current operations will be held tomorrow night in the Eagles rooms on North Street with dancing from 9 to 4. The team has approval to use the name Bennington Generals and plans to form an association this winter. Tryouts are slated for early May.
TORONTO UPI Three hockey legends two former greats and a builder were inducted at the Canadian National Exhibition Grounds. Gordie Howe Jean Beliveau Bernie Geoffrion Wes Adams Reginald Smith Hap Molmes join 126 players 44 builders and seven referees in the Hockey Hall of Fame. Howe received the strongest ovation for his 25 NHL seasons 1960s career totals and accolades. Geoffrion Beliveau Adams Smith and Holmes are noted for career milestones and influence on teams and development.
The Boston Red Sox announced a change to the Jimmy Fund day night doubleheader with the Texas Rangers. The 4 p.m. first pitch replaces the original 2 p.m. start to serve as NBCs backup game of the week. If Friday night activity continues, Saturday will revert to 2 p.m. start.
At BP and Hartford all night games with Mount Anthony shift to Fridays, with the date advanced one day prior to the initially listed. MSI opens night games at Rice on the Saturday evening shown in the schedule.
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