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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1974

Page

12

Mt. Anthony tops Monument Mt. in rough 79-55 win

Mt. Anthony Patriots defeated Monument Mountain Regional 79 to 55. Despite ragged first and fourth quarters and fatigue from a tough schedule, MAU pulled away as Burke scored 21 and Daigneault 10 with strong bench contributions led by Worden. Monument Mt. center John Ryan and Harris sparked the run, but MAU's defense and late surge sealed the non league victory.

Great Barrington Mass Grantland Rice Mt. Anthony Monument Mt Mr. Rice Patriots Jim Maguire MAU John Ryan Dan Harris Mitch Burke Ryan Alan Daigneault Daigneault Burke Maguire Bill Crane Harris Fredrickson Terry Worden Spartans Dave Fredrickson Brian Hurley Southern Vermont Mt. Saint Joseph Mounties B. Maguire Russ Pembroke J Maguire Hurley Il Burke Warden Sennett Nichols S. Maguire Ron Pembroke Geannesis Russ DiGangi Monument MT. Crane Barquinero J. Ryan G. Ryan Welch

Rams topple USC in upset ECAC final at MSG

Fordham shocked fifth-ranked USC 83-66 in the ECAC tournament final at Madison Square Garden. Darryl Brown led Fordham with 24 points and 14 rebounds, earning MVP honors as USC endured a surprising Gardenitis defeat. Rutgers, St John’s, Kansas, LaSalle, Oregon, Indiana and others posted tournament wins in the day’s college basketball action.

United Press International Southern California Trojans Fordham Madison Square Garden Rams California New York Bob Boyd Darryl Brown Rutgers St. Joseph's St. John’s Alex English Chris Potter Mary Halsey Holy Cross Assumption Mike Vicens Bill Doran Crusaders John Grochowalski Brian Saunders Brown Rhode Island

Patriots Fall to Wahconah 3 1 in Hockey Clash

Mt. Anthony hockey club A team lost to Wahconah 3-1 last night in North Adams. Tom Lyons scored for the Patriots with assists from Brad White and Mark Nesbit. Howard Schneider and Clint McDonald split goaltending duties. Schneider 21 saves, McDonald 16. Patriots set to face Claverack Sunday at Berkshire Arena in Sheffield, with 1 p.m. faceoff.

North Adams Mass Mt. Anthony Wahconah Patriots Tom Lyons Brad White Mark Nesbit Howard Schneider Clint Claverack Berkshire Arena Sheffield

Ski Class Registration Opens for Cross-Country Program

Registration is open for the Recreation Department cross-country ski program. The first of eight sessions starts January 6 at 7 p.m. with classes on Mondays and Wednesdays at Monument Park taught by Vern Corkum and Berger Vigsnes. Fees are $10 for children and $15 for adults, and a tour is included. Registration available at the Center.

Vern Corkum Berger Vigsnes Monument Park

Auburn slips past Texas in Gator Bowl upset

In Jacksonville Auburn, ranked fifth, upset Texas 27-3 despite fumbles. Texas led by Earl Campbell and Coach Darrell Royal lamented errors while Auburn surged with two early touchdowns and a late TD pass from Phil Gargis to Ed Butler. Chris McKinney and Dan Nugent added key plays as Auburn earned its fourth Gator Bowl win in six appearances.

Jacksonville Fla UPI Auburn Texas Tigers Longhorns Ralph “Shug Jordan Phil Gargis Ed Butler Mitzi Jackson Billy Schott Jim McKinney McKinney Gargis Butler Dan Nugent Chris Wilson Darrell Royal Earl Campbell

College scores from Big 8 to Sugar Bowl rounds

A compact recap of college basketball and football scores across events from the Big 8 championship rounds to ECAC and Rainbow Classic results. Notable outcomes include Kansas 76 over Iowa State 75, Kansas State 82 Nebraska 63, and Utah State 98 plus Santa Clara 74 in basketball. Notre Dame 93 over Butler 43 and Furman 89 over Houston 80 in other games.

Kansas State Nebraska LaSalle Bill Taylor Joe Bryant Alabama Oregon Washington State Indiana Hawaii Memphis State Tigers Brian Frishman Mark Handy Brigham Young Bradley Arizona Stanford Bob Elliott Adrian Dantley Notre Dame Irish Butler Dave Corzine DePaul Northwestern Ray Meyers United Press International Kansas Iowa St Kan. St Okla Colo Frdhm Southern Cat Rutgers St. Jes Wash. St Ariz. St Ore St Boston Coll Town Tex A&m St. Peter’s Fairfld New Mex St UTEP St. Louis Cinci Mrrmck Soc. Conn St BYU Dayton Harvard Ohio U Lylail S.F. Austin NW la Suffolk Colby de Paul Nrthustra Wm.&Mary Columbia San Fran St Cornell Montana Puget Sound Utah St Santa Clara Wehta Mamiphs A. Peay So. Miss Undrbit Mid. Tenn

Bills WR Rob Chandler to have minor knee surgery

In Buffalo, Rob Chandler will undergo a minor left knee operation next week after a flu delay. The Bills wide receiver had knee surgery last offseason and has been used sparingly this season.

Buffalo, N.Y

Celtics brew plans for NBA new year

The Boston Celtics open 1975 with a road game against the Portland Trail Blazers as they chase consistency after a strong run post injury return by center Dave Cowens. Boston seeks its 15th win in 18 road games, then heads to Los Angeles for a Lakers clash before hosting the Atlanta Hawks.

Portland Ore UPI Boston Celtics Portland Trail Blazers Boston Celtics National Basketball Association Golden State Seattle Dave Cowens Dynamo Florida State Cowens Tom Heinsohn Buffalo Trailer Blazers Bill Walton Blazers Los Angeles Lakers Celts Atlanta Hawks

St Johns tops Friars in Ocean State Classic final

St John s University upset Providence 91 79 in the Ocean State Basketball Classic final led by Mel Utley 25 and Kevin Cluess 17. Providence home streak 41 games snapped as Hassett 21 paced the Friars before St John s pulled away after intermission. Drake beat South Carolina 92 71 for third place.

Providence R.J. Drake South Carolina Larry Haralson Terry Benka Kansas Iowa State Rick Suttle Kansas City R.I UPI Mel Utley Kevin Cluess St. John’s Friars Joe Hassett Drake Haralson Benka Bulldogs Mike Duleavey

Kings win on road could upend old axiom

The Los Angeles Kings moved 8-2 away from home by defeating the Detroit Red Wings 3-1, challenging the NHL belief that home teams always dominate. Bob Berry scored late in the third, while Butch Goring and Pierre Jarry provided key goals. The Rangers, Penguins, and Roadrunners won as well in Monday action.

Kings Detroit Red Wings Montreal Canadiens Bob Berry Detroit Nick Libett Pierre Jarry Frank St. Marseille Butch Goring Tom Williams New York Rangers Minnesota North Stars Pittsburgh Penguins Toronto Maple Leafs Phoenix Roadrunners Quebec Nordiques Rangers Pete Stemkowski Rod Gilbert Bill Fairbairn Stars Penguins Leafs Rick Kehoe Pittsburghs Kehoe

Mt Anthony Wrestling Falls 43 24 to Pittsfield

Pittsfield High edged Mt Anthony 43 to 24 as Mt Anthony failed to win a match yet showed strong pins. Scott Frost 112 pounds opened with six points for Mt Anthony followed by Al Blake with a fall at 119. John Ulrich 132 and Ron Wright 145 also won on pins. The Patriots travel to Springfield Monday to wrestle Springfield.

Pittsfield Mass Mt. Anthony Pittsfield High Patriots Scott Frost al Blake John Ulrich Ron Wright Anthony Springfield

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