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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1976

Page

10

Rice holds off Mt. Anthony 69 68 on late free throws

Rice edges Mt. Anthony 69-68 as Rob McKenzie scores 26 and sinks two free throws with four seconds left. Everts adds 23 as Rice presses to force turnovers and overcome early foul trouble. Mt. Anthony led at halftime and late in the final period before the decisive rally.

Burlington Rob McKenzie Rice Mt. Anthony Everts McKenzie Hammond Markey Mitchell Brice Briener Houghton Totals Maguire Geannesis Lemieux Feenan Wright Restino

Nuggets win Brown brothers clash in Pistons rout

Denver's Larry Brown coached against his brother Herb's Detroit Pistons as the Nuggets toppled the Pistons 123-106. David Thompson led Denver with 29 points while Bob Lanier paced Detroit with 25 in a game that widened the Nuggets' Midwest lead. Other NBA results include Golden State over Chicago 124-106, Indiana over New Orleans 104-97, Cleveland over Seattle 105-100, and Milwaukee 127-107 over Portland with Trail Blazers’ Bill Walton sidelined for X rays after a knee injury.

Ann Alpern National Basketball Association Denver Nuggets Denver Larry Brown Herb Detroit Pistons Allendale Fla NBA Detroit Larry Pistons Nuggets David Thompson Willie Wise Bob Lanier Boston Dave Cowens Howard Porter Ralph Simpson Golden State Chicago Indiana New Orleans Cleveland Seattle Milwaukee Portland Warriors Bulls Rick Barry Mickey Johnson Pacers Jazz Billy Knight Dan Roundfield Pete Maravich Cavaliers SuperSonics Sonics Fred Brown Campy Russell Bobby Smith Bucks Trail Blazers Junior Bridgeman Bob Dandridge Bill Walton

Dr J McGinniss not accepted by 76ers ends season bid

Julius Erving, the 76ers star known as Dr J, says he is being kept out as the team struggles to integrate him after trading from the New York Nets. He notes defenders still have a hard job guarding him, while the Sixers face uncertainty about their title chances this season.

Tony Kornheiser N.Y 76Ers Erving New York Nets Philadelphia

A look at an extraordinary sports year

Milton Richman surveys 1976 in sports noting Nadia Comaneci's near perfect Olympic performance and a year of landmark events. He covers UCLA's Rose Bowl win, Oklahoma's No 1 ranking, baseball standoffs and incorporations, Messersmith saga, Ray Floyd's Masters win, Yankee Stadium reopening, Ali fights, Canadiens and Celtics titles, Orr’s move, Frazier Foreman retirement, Finley's player sales, Wimbledon intrigues, Richards controversy, Erving's 76ers move, and star-player riches shaping the season.

Nadia Comaneci Montreal UCLA Ohio State Oklahoma Michigan Woody Hayes Dick Vermeil Vermeil Hayes Bowie Kuhn Canada Toronto Ray Floyd Yankee Stadium Ali Jimmy Young Richard Dunn Montreal Canadiens Philadelphia Flyers Boston Celtics Phoenix Suns Boston Celtics Bobby Orr Bruins Chicago Black Hawks Joe Frazier George Foreman Charlie Finley Vida Blue Joe Rudi Rollie Fingers Kuhn Finley

Celtics star and Lanier weigh rest amid season strain

Erving discusses his own up and down play while Dave Cowens has taken a leave of absence. Bob Lanier mulls a similar break due to nerves and disharmony on the Pistons as NFL awards highlight Bert Jones as MVP and Forrest Gregg as coach. Kentucky Wildcats cart 194 people to Peach Bowl in Atlanta. Namath Tarkenton Madden boosts fuel for Super Bowl guarantees.

Erving Celtics Dave Cowens Bob Lanier Detroit Lanier Cowens Pistons Kentucky Wildcats Wildcats Atlanta North Carolina Fran Curci Curci Mike Voight Joe Namath New York Jets Fran Tarkenton Vikings Oakland John Madden Raiders

U S team skiers win top cross country race honors

GLENS FALLS N Y UPI members of the U S cross country ski team took top honors at the Sixth Annual Glens Falls Cross Country Ski Race. Of 70 entrants in the seven race series sponsored by Dannon Yogurt Tim Kelley won the men's 10 kilometer in 32 14 Randy Kerr took second in 32 28 Bob Treadwell third Alison Spencer won the women's 5 kilometer in 22 08 Lyn Vanderhyde finished 23 13 Beth Paxson was third.

Girls City Southern Vermont M. Lincoln K. Silinsky B. Burdick D. Knapp K. Perrott S. Lielasus L. Brownell B. Peacock R. Lambert Ch. Downing K. Crawford M Lincoln D. Hogan S. Cookson K. Per Peacock’s Coast Bellemare & Sons Dunhams Pownal Valley Peacocks M. Costantino J. Morin P. Boutin S. Snyder Becker Herb Dunham Jim Garvey R. Beayon Rog Raymond G. Farrar Steve Pierce Rog H. Grenon Raymond Phil Danforth Jim Be Garvey Shea Wood Town House L Watson Excavating Bell's Exxon Peacock Construction Tumble Ins Joly Jets Idle E. Kelly B. Sweet Don Myers Milt Johnson J. Briggs T. Atkens Hattar Eric Hill Merle Johnson Root B. Johnson Hoyts Builders Fireball Better TV Vermont Bankers Sandbaggers Pownal Volunteers Stanley Tool P & C Market Putnam Hose Greene's Mobil Heat Paddy's Rest House of Color Caslin’s Grocery Jard Whitman's Dwyer’s Gulf Tears Churchill Jolly Jets F. Churchill B. Fisher Dyna Mites Cellar Dwellers J. Crawford Ever Reddys Smittys D. Root Bar Paddy Pat Galusha A. Pratt Player's Gulf Alison Morse Jan Bishop Andrews D. Morgan Crawford Stables Ed Gardner T. Raetz A S S. Masonary Ed Bornt Mitch Kahwajy Don Wyman K. Lorette Inn’s Best Burke P Glebe Union Rutherford Wreckers Burnt & Tracy Rutherford & Burgher D. Jolivette Knapp& Bishop Bump & Baker Morse & Burdick King & Revett the Good Guys Burke & Luce Cutler & Lanfair Iron Kettle Pacher& Appel Mitchell & Mezowicz Griffins of Arlington Galusha & Harrington Smith & Bishop Plantes Knapp & Myers Nason & Nason Vt. Steak House Jennings & White Cookson & Prentiss Globe Smith & Caron Raetz & Racicot Shea Agency Thomson& Knapp Hart & Levin Myers & Gardner Morgan & Lorette Miles Lumber Mitchell & Gibbs Crawford & Wyman Greenbergs Cameron& Cameron Miner & Kinney Rotary Mosher& Kinney Casavant & Casavant the Little Restaurant Hicks & Hallock Hurley & Davis Glens Falls N.Y UPI U.S Dannon Yogurt Tim Kelley Randy Kerr Bob Treadwell Alison Spencer Lyn Vanderhyde Beth Paxson

MAU Freshmen Rally For Fourth Straight Win

Mt. Anthony freshman basketball team beat MSJ 56 to 47 as John Ahearn scored 22 points and Dave Fiederowicz added 16 with 19 rebounds. The Patriots, coached by Al Plante, had previously defeated Rutland 58 to 27 and run their streak to four wins after opening losses.

Mt. Anthony MSJ John Ahearn Patriots Dave Fiederowicz Mau al Plante Rutland Ahearn Jeff Congdon

Generals Banquet at Moose Club in Bennington

Baltimore Oriole star Mark Belanger will visit Bennington on January 8 to speak with Little Leaguers and present trophies at the Bennington Generals awards night banquet. Moose Club hosts a 5 pm talk, 7 pm roast turkey dinner, awards, and dancing 9 pm to 1 am. tickets limited with early reservations via the Moose Club Steward.

Mark Belanger Baltimore Oriole Golden Glove Pittsfield Mass Bennington Bennington Generals Generals Moose Belanger Pete Roberto the Moose

Army and Merrimack Triumph In New England Tournaments

Army nips Yale 50 49 in Burlington as Gary Winton scores 22 and Matt Brown makes key plays. Merrimack College edge Brandeis 100 79 led by Dana Skinner 16. Yale led 26 23 at halftime before Army pulls away. Florida State beats Vermont 76 67. U Hartford defeats Bryant 89 85.

United Press International Army Merrimack College Bryant College New England Yale Burlington Merrimack Brandeis University Matt Brown Clennie Brundidge Gary Winton Dick Shea Dana Skinner Bryant Smithfield R.I Brandeis Florida State Carlton Byrd Vermont University of Hartford

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Killerman Rice Press Little Indians Mike Everts Dave Fredrickson Fredrickson Scott Maguire Pete Geamelis Dave Feenan Rick Wright Geannelis Bernie Cieplicki Brown Brothers Chris Scherf UPI Sports Dr. J. McGinnis Julius Erving Dr. J Milton Richman New York National League New York Yankees Andy Messersmith Messersmith Atlanta Braves Bjorn Borg Chris Evert Forest Hills Renee’ Richards Gullett Dave Cash Reggie Jackson The Philadelphia Bulletin George McGinnis Bert Jones Forrest Gregg Cleveland Browns Associated Press Jones Baltimore NFL Jack Lambert Pittsburgh Kenny Stabler Gregg Green Bay Browns MAU Fresh Helen, John Tim Proud Adams Clothes Shop Moose Club Bennington's Monument Plaza Finast Bob Sweet Bennington Lanes
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