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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1976
Page
11
A Somerset woods observer shares details on local bear activity. He notes a fruitful year for bears with plentiful cherry feeding, a notable cub year, and strong cub survival. The account describes denning, spring emergence, and mother bear care while highlighting the quiet observer’s role in nature photography.
Rice regains comfort at the plate, homering twice and driving in five as Boston defeats Texas 11-5. The veteran swing adjustment, returning to last year’s stance, follows a slump and helps the Red Sox snap a stretch of poor results. Followed by AL scores around the league.
Boston Red Sox shortstop Rick Burleson spent a night in hospital after a line drive hit his left ear area, causing a mild concussion and a facial cut. He was checked by doctors at Hahnemann Hospital and to be released midmorning. The injury occurred in the second inning as Bert Blyleven pitched for the Texas Rangers. The Red Sox won 11 to 3.
Nick Fotiu, a 6 foot 2 inch 215 pound winger from Staten Island, signed as a free agent by the New York Rangers to bring toughness amid NHL efforts to curb violence. A former WHA star with the New England Whalers, Fotiu recalls a street level hockey upbringing, boxing in youth, and his vow to fight only to protect teammates.
Carlton Hughes beams as Tommy Corellis surges from deep pack to win the feature. Langenback briefly leads before Corellis takes first by lap four, with Alberti applying pressure for ten laps before settling for second. Coon third, then Hurlbut Hoard Ehring. Soltis retires with engine failure on lap 34. Sportsmen see Ackner out due to hospitalization, Larkin clinching the point race by one. Hoard wins the sportsmen race. Hoard second. Final open 100 lap race of the year set for tonight.
Washington coach George Allen touts signings of John Riggins Calvin Hill and Jean Fugett after court rulings voiding the player reserve clause and Rozelle rule The Redskins add veteran depth at defense with Joe Lavender Jake Scott and John Matuszak while patching guard and secondary gaps including Ron Saul and additions in the linebacking corps Allen stresses the need for improved pass rush and roster versatility as he leads a team aiming for a stronger offense and tougher division play.
St Louis aims for a third straight conference title despite Bob Rowe's likely absence. Joe Sullivan rebuilt the line with Walt Patulski Rodrigo Barnes Marvin Upshaw and more. Coach Coryell and stars Jim Hart Metcalf Otis Gray Dierdorf Banks Dobler pace a potentially championship unit. Wayne Morris breaks out as a rookie option behind the offense.
Racing program lists multiple pace and trot divisions with mile purses from 1300 to 1700 dollars. Entries include Jimmie Knight Jambo Clipper Te ere ain Love Torpettas Steady ke ican Pace and drivers Wilson Fireball Marches Poplar Amie Java Jacks plus many others across nine events. More names appear in seventh and ninth pace lines with horses like Imperial K B Bravo Angus Shadydale Air Raid and Squire Russ among others.
Race card from Saratoga reports results across ten pacing and trotting events. Winners include Gallagher Mountain Banker Quick Kick Scope Aston Excel Crestwood Birdie Mary Bush Clayhaven Romero Buttonwood Chest Trojan Speed with varying payoffs and final times. Attendance listed as 2,539 and total handle $207,739.
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