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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1977
Page
10
United Press International reports that the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Rams can join the Dallas Cowboys as teams certain to compete in the NFL playoffs with victories. The piece notes implications for seeding and postseason fate as Week 15 approaches.
Celtics hopeful Charlie Scott is ready to rejoin tonight amid a lineup shakeup with reserve guard Dave Braxton also included as Boston eyes a pivotal game. The return sets expectations for increased depth and scoring against a competitive opponent.
The Boston Redevelopment Authority identifies a watercourse site above Fort Point Channel near South Station as the most desirable for a new 18,000 seat arena to house the Celtics and Bruins with an estimated cost of 58 million dollars despite additional tidal-channel construction costs. The plan hinges on financing and environmental studies, while local leaders offered no comment.
Mt Anthony High School hosts Burr and Burton in the home opener led by first year coach Patty McKeon facing her sister Kathy Carmody of Burr & Burton. The MAU squad, with captains Nancy Haynes and Carol Lauzon, emphasizes speed, defense and a mix of man to man and zone looks as 45 girls tried out and 20 were freshmen. Today's 4 pm tip includes JV first. Odds favor New England by five points.
Moses Malone scored 28 points and grabbed 23 rebounds to lead the Houston Rockets to a 105-92 road win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Rockets, 8-12, were in last place in the Central Division, but Malone sparked a late 13-0 run after Cleveland led 87-86 with six minutes left.
Gabe Paul resigns as New York Yankees president to accept Cleveland Indians post at 67. Cedric Tallis named vice president and general manager, with Al Rosen and Jack Butterfield in key executive roles. Article also notes NBA and NCAA game details and player quotes.
Doug Edwards, 22, is 3-1 against Montreal as the Sabres edge the Canadiens 3-1 to stay tied with the Bruins for first in the Adams Division. Gary McAdam and Richard Martin scored in the second period. Edwards made 34 saves before Steve Shutt’s third period goal. Boston beat Minnesota 4-2 and Philadelphia defeated Los Angeles 4-2.
Skier operators faced rain and rising temperatures causing closures and cautious optimism for weekend openings. Stowe Vermont halted lifts as snow softened into unsafe ruts, with forecasts suggesting limited terrain but possible reopenings at about a dozen areas in New England and New York. Vermont centers Okemo Burke Smugglers Notch Bolton Valley are expected to open. Phil Mahre reports eye problems, wearing contact lenses while skiing. Lowell Thomas remains a prolific ski traveler with stops from Alaska to Spain.
Cincinnati remains unbeaten at home at 62 games, edging North Carolina A&T 58-57 after a tense second half. Eddie Lee hit the deciding field goal with six seconds left as Pat Cummings led Bearcats with 16 points and L. J. Pitkin added 18 for the Aggies. Other notable scores included Maryland 89 Penn State 80 and Holy Cross 93 Dartmouth 79.
Burr and Burton high school opens the season in Bennington against Mt Anthony led by co captains Terry Roberts and Kathy Carmody. Coach Harvey Dorfman expects injuries to limit lineup but praises defense and deliberate slow tempo aiming for a playoff run and a tour to Poland after the season.
The Mt Anthony wrestling team hosts Vergennes in the season opener at 7 p.m. with junior varsity bouts to start. The match takes place in the MAU gym as the northern rival visits for the headlining meet.
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