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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1970

Page

8

Mt Anthony Hosts Brattleboro and Arlington in Key Road Games

Mt Anthony Patriots sit 9 3 on the season and host Brattleboro Colonels while Arlington Eagles meet Poultney Blue Devils and Burr Burton Bulldogs face undefeated Proctor Phantoms in Marble Valley and SVL clashes with multiple league implications. The Patriots aim for a fifth league win amid tight standings as Mounties and Bellows Falls vye for top spots.

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Oscar Robertson Nixes Trade Deal CINCINNATI

Veteran guard Oscar Robertson used his no-trade clause to block a Royals deal to Baltimore and warned he may retire after this season. He noted no expected salary increase next year and said he could be gone unless trends change. Robertson averages 25.5 points per game in his last season of a 125000 dollar contract, while Austria’s Rudi Sailer earned a spot on the eight man world ski team for Val Gardena.

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Maravich Legend Grows and Grows

LSU star Pistol Pete Maravich scored 53 against Mississippi and 49 to hit 3,036 career points, moving within reach of 3,600 as LSU rivals Georgia and Kentucky push for SEC title. Other top teams, including Kentucky, Auburn, and Penn, also posted pivotal wins in a busy week of college basketball.

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Signing Season Hits MLB With Big Money Deals

Signing season opens as Robert Clemente and Mel Stottlemyre top paid players, withPittsburgh, New York, Minnesota, Chicago, Oakland and Baltimore making major signings. Mets face raises and dissension over four thousand dollar gaps while players union eyes schedule length reserve clause and minimum salary ahead of spring training.

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Unheralded Smith Pairs With Orr For Bruins Defense

Boston Bruins coach Harry Sinden praised Ricky Smith as a rising defenseman who earned a full-time spot beside Bobby Orr. Smith, 21, has stepped up amid injuries to teammates, delivering strong puck movement and improved defense over the last 10 games while Orr lauded him as fantastic and essential to the line.

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Unbeaten Bruins Dominate UPI Coaches Poll As No 1

UCLA remains undefeated at 16 0 and earns 349 of 350 points as the top team in the ninth weekly United Press International coaches poll. South Carolina climbs to No 2 after key week wins while Kentucky falls to No 3 and St Bonaventure drops to No 4.

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Veteran Packers Hang up Cleats

MILWAUKEE WIS. Henry Jordan a five time All Pro defensive tackle announced retirement to become Summerfest sales director ending a NFL career that began in 1957. Herb Adderley said he will quit Green Bay rather than return in 1970 criticizing coaches after not making Pro Bowl. Bengtson said Adderley is available if another cornerback with his ability can be acquired. A separate note: International Professional Golf League formed with teams in US Canada and Puerto Rico to play on a regular schedule.

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Former Cardinal Fat Cats Talk On Wealth And Form

Miltion Richman reports Tim McCarver, now with the Phillies, denying complacency among ballplayers after big salaries. He cites Aaron and Ruth as examples of sustained production, while Tug McGraw notes the Mets’ reliever has put on weight but remains far from a “fat cat.” McCarver, McGraw, and others discuss whether success makes players lazy.

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