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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1977

Page

11

Guidry Keeps Yankees Ahead With Sharp One-Hitter Birthday Win

Ron Guidry, on his 27th birthday, pitched a two-hit 1-0 victory over the Texas Rangers to lead New York in the AL East. The lefty struck out eight, walked none, and relied on a 96 mph fastball and a slider. Guidry, praised by teammates, spoke of staying humble and valued his place on the staff over money.

NEW York UPI Ron Guidry Guidry Texas Rangers New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Joe Namath Dock Ellis Yankees Yanks White Sox Bucky Dent Ken Holtzman Billy Martin Gabe Paul Rangers Roy White Jim Sundberg Willie Horton Bert Campaneris

Turner to face Ted Hood in cup selection series

In Newport Rhode Island competition resumes to pick a U.S. defender for the America's Cup Final Selection Series. Ted Turner’s Courageous faces underdog Independence skippered by Ted Hood. Sweden’s Sverige meets Australia for the foreign challenger in a best of seven. Courageous leads with strong 81 record. Enterprise suffers headstay damage and the New York Yacht Club scrubs the day.

Newport Rhode Island Sound Courageous Atlanta Turner Independence Enterprise New York

Northeast college football schedules set for rough start

Preseason outlooks center on Boston College under Joe Yukica as the Eagles must rebuild an offensive line and linebackers to face tough early tests against Texas Tennessee Army and national champion Pitt. Ivy League action hinges on Yale Brown opening clash with Dartmouth Harvard and Dartmouth promising a title bid while Yale and Brown vie for early control in a crowded region.

Boston UPI Boston College Joe Yukica Eagles Texas Tennessee Army Pitt Yale Brown New Haven Conn New England Longhorns Alumni Johnny Majors Vols Yukica Ken Smith Joe O’brien Notre Dame Jay Palazoa Neil Green Anthony Brown Bucky Godbolt Paul McCarthy Bruins John Pagliaro Mark Whipple Marty DeFrancesco Billy Hill

Bird sent home after arm tendonitis and knee injury

Detroit Tigers rookie Mark Fidrych known as The Bird is sent home to rest his injured right arm and knee. GM Jim Campbell and manager Ralph Houk say a rookie league test in Florida's Instructional League in late October could restore his pitching career after two months of rest.

Detroit UPI Mark Fidrych Detroit Tigers Tigers Tiger Jim Campbell St. Petersburg Ralph Houk

American amateurs take Walker Cup title in lopsided win

In Southampton, the United States retained the Walker Cup with a 16 8 victory over Great Britain Ireland. Scott Simpson Lindy Miller John Fought and Vance Heafner led the US charge as they head to the U S Amateur at Aronimink Golf Club near Philadelphia. Bill Sander and Dick Siderows were the top US losers.

Southampton N.Y UPI U.S Scott Simpson Southern California Oklahoma State Lindy Miller Brigham Young John Fought Vance Heafner Cary N.C Great Britain Ireland Bill Sander Aronimink Golf Club Philadelphia Sander

Taiwan wins Little League World Series title at Williamsport

Li-Tech of Taipei claimed the 31st Little League World Series title, beating El Cajon California 7-2 in the final. Pitcher Chiang Chen-Jung excelled, finishing 8-0 in series play with a .833 series batting average. Taiwan benefited from El Cajon errors and walks, while Taipei emphasized swinging at strikes.

Williamsport UPI Hsu Chun-chuan Li-Tech Taipei Taiwan el Cajon Calif Chunchuan Chiang Chen-Jung Chiang Brian Dean Devin Lundford Californians

Springfield man ends 5000 mile canoe trip at Portland river dock

Stan Sroka, 24, of Springfield, Massachusetts, completed a 5000 mile journey across 22 rivers ending at the Columbia River in Portland. He hitchhiked gear along the way, rode a freight train canoe once, and plans to pause canoeing for good before a summer drive back to Massachusetts.

Portland Ore UPI Stan Sroka Springfield Mass United States Sroka Columbia River Horn Willamette River Missouri Massachusetts

Bruins set 1977-78 schedule with 40 home games

Boston unveils an 80 game regular season for 1977 78 opening October 13 with three home duels against each Adams Division rival Buffalo Toronto Cleveland and three against the Rangers Kings and Penguins plus two vs the Montreal Canadiens and a season closer April 9 against the New York Islanders.

Boston UPI Boston Bruins National Hockey League Montreal Canadiens Bruins Atlanta Flames Colorado Philadelphia Flyers New York Rangers Adams Buffalo Toronto Cleveland Rangers Los Angeles Kings Pittsburgh Penguins Canadiens Detroit Red Wings Washington Capitals New York Islanders

Bonnie Lauer Wins Patty Berg Classic

Bonnie Lauer captured her first LPGA victory at the Patty Berg Classic in St. Paul, finishing 54 holes at 212 with six birdies and no bogeys. She beat Laura Baugh by two strokes as Wright and Stephenson contended for third, buoyed by Lauer's new upright putting stance and a pre-tournament lesson from Johnny Revolta.

Laura Baugh Lauer Johnny Revolta Evanston Ill Johnny Baugh Bonnie Keller Mickey Wright Berg Jan Stephenson

Hinsdale Race Day Pace Results August 28 1977

Summary of pace horse races from Hinsdale on August 28 1977 with winning times and payoffs across ten races including exacta quiniela and perfecta notes and end total handle of 94768 dollars after 1997 adjustment.

King Dan Adios Flatbush Perfecta Project Biggy Pappy Jack Quiniela Gentlemen Flicka Bayaima Vestas Knight Quinieta Arriva Adam Nellia Tar Rock Maple Kitten Montague Petron Breezemor Naida Pride Mentor Thorpe Sugar Mill Max Penobscot Bay Chris Adaptor Facile Proud Mac Annie B Haisden Primidge Quintera

National League and American League scoreboard roundup

Multiple games feature Cincinnati over Montreal 9 to 4 with Foster homering for Cincinnati, and Houston defeating Detroit 7 to 4 with Ferguson homering for Houston. Oakland down Toronto 6 to 7 in a 9th inning turnover, while Cleveland outslugs Seattle 10 to 6. Pittsburgh and Chicago post notable wins, Los Angeles and St Louis split, and Boston and Minnesota post home runs in their lively midweek slate.

Cincinnati Capilla Montreal Holdsworth Atlanta Ruthven Philadelphia Christenson St. Louis Urrea San Diego Freisleben Chicago Krakow Los Angeles John New York Houston Phila Pittsburgh San Fran Boston Baltimoe Detroit Clevelnd Mile Toronto Texas Mine Oakland Seattle Kansas City Spittorft Hunter Garvin Minnesota Jefferson Redfern Zahn Cafornia Ryan Baltimore Stone Cleveland Waits Coleman Wise Milwaukee Calif

Pace card from Monday racing meet 1977 schedule list

The document lists race results and entries for a Monday August 29 1977 harness race card. It includes nine pace and trot events with horse names drivers and notable entries such as Lady Cassco Easter Babe Orcus Aiden Majestic Frost Kawartha Ski Do and June Over track One Shot Direct among others. The list reads as a full race program with contenders, placeholders and el assignments.

Lady Cassco Annies K K O'Brien Gurn Springs Coyle S. Chew Senga Basco Drexel Bob Helenda Bunty Dear Bo Gesture Mooney Hanover Rays Nal Orcus Aiden Melissa Dear Easter Sal Sagacity Piper Ballo Keys Pick Mighty Harry Gacs Ulysses el Star Child Majestic Frost Zsa Zsa Kassay Miss Lyra Tarbas Dolly Pat Avion Brave Ringo Fear of Flying A B Collins Liberal Arts Milifards Scarlet Tartan Smiths Byrd Shadydale Regis Keith

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