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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1970

Page

8

Mt Anthony Patriots Seek Road Wins At Brattleboro And Beyond

The Mt Anthony Patriots face three straight road games starting tonight at Brattleboro Colonels after a 65 64 comeback win over MSJ Mounties. Arlington Eagles and Burr Burton Bulldogs also have road tests against Chester and Ludlow while Windsor Rutland and Bellows Falls loom in SVL standings. The Patriots chase a share of second place as they meet Brattleboro, hoping to extend a strong 12 4 overall mark and solidify their title hopes in a tight league race.

Mt. Anthony Brattleboro Arlington Burr & Burton Patriots Kates Memorial Gymnasium MSJ Mounties Art Freeman Bennington County Arlington Eagles Burr & Ecg Bulldogs Eagles Chester Sentinels Bulldogs Ludlow Dave Frederickson Windsor MLJ Mounties Rutland Raider Colonels Bellows Falls Terriers Terriers Bellows Falls Purple and White Craig Revilla Revilla Brad Miller Danny Carr Marty Rounds Mark Langmaid Frederickson John Hart MSJ Randy Mook Bill Brooks Gene Luczynski Tony Wright Keith LeBarron Rutland Vermont Purple Mounties MLJ Fair Haven Slaters Mauhs-Msj Sentinel Tim Williams John Haugsrud Steve Coulman Carl Sheldon Mike Lindsey Rick Mears Don Rice Bulldog Allard Errol Hill Bill Downey Brian LaSalle Boris Finton Chittenden Roberts Hartford Springfield Proctor West Rutland Poultney Otter Valley Wallingford Woodstock

Juan Marichal Yearly Contract Standoff Quieted

Juan Marichal the Giants ace remains unsigned as spring training opens with 10 players at a camp in Arizona. The Dominican star led the majors with a 2.10 ERA last season and has 191 career wins. Giants recently paid him about 125000 including a scouting role, while Willie Mays leads the club in salary at over 125000.

SAN Francisco UPI Juan Marichal San Francisco Giants Giants Marichal Rich Robertson Buckhorn Spa Phoenix Arizona Juan Dominican Republic Walter Johnson Grover Alexander Whitey Ford Willie Mays Willie McCovey

Frazier Retains Heavyweight Crown With Ellis Victory

Joe Frazier dominates Jimmy Ellis in New York, knocking him down twice and forcing a TKO in the fourth round. The win cements Frazier as the undisputed heavyweight champion amid talk of future challengers and possible retirements. Ellis, former sparring partner to Cassius Clay, is unable to answer the bell for the fifth round as Frazier lands decisive left hooks and finishing blows.

New York UPI Joe Frazier Jimmy Ellis Frazier Ellis Jimmy Cassius Clay Bob Foster Mac Foster

Olympic Champion Wins Cull Contest

New York reports that George Foreman, Olympic champion, wins a local culling contest as he remains a green kid in boxing. Observers expect him to emerge as a top heavyweight contender within the next year.

New York UPC George Foreman

Lost Knockdown Called Halt to Championship

In New York, Jimmy Ellis contends he was knocked down only once against Joe Frazier for the heavyweight title, while Angelo Dundee criticizes the fight as rough but honest. Frazier’s win comes as George Foreman defeats Gregorio Peralta in a separate MSG bout, signaling a rising threat to the title scene.

New York UPI Jimmy Ellis Joe Frazier Angelo Dundee Ellis Frazier Dundee Jimmy Sol Foreman Gregorio Peralta Argentina Madison Square Garden Mexico City Peralta George Mark Conn

Mikita Aims to Reclaim NHL Scoring Crown

New York wiring reports Stan Mikita the NHL scoring leader in four of six seasons threatens to overtake Boston Bruins for the top. Mikita scored five goals and five assists last week to move to 67 points, six behind Phil Esposito with Bobby Orr leading. Orr's 85 points remain strong as Mikita rides hot streak. The season features ongoing goaltending battles among Gia com Sawchuk Esposito and DeJordy.

New York UPI Chicago Stan Mikita National Hockey League Boston Bruins Mikita Bruin Phil Esposito NHL Esposito Bobby Orr

UCLA Still No 1 In UP I Ballot As No 2 Takes Shape

UCLA remains unbeaten at 20-0 and leads the United Press International poll. Kentucky rises to No 2 with 272 points as South Carolina slides to 3 with 239. St Bonaventure 4 and New Mexico State 5 follow, with Jacksonville 6 and Penn 7 in a tight top 10.

NEW York UPS UCLA Washington State Washington United Press International Board of Coaches Today Kentucky South Carolina St. Bonaventure New Mexico State Jacksonville Pennsylvania North Carolina State Iowa Davidson Florida State Drake North Carolina Houston Marquette Notre Dame Utah Western Kentucky Utah State Columbia Bruins Mississippi State Florida Wildcats Wake Forest Duke Gamecocks Seton Hall Providence Montana State Air Force Oklahoma City Loyola UPI United Press International Carolina New Mexico St North Carolina St Florida St Utah St Santa Clara Ohio University Villanova Oregon Duquesne Cincinnati Pacific Louisville

Bruins and Wildcats could meet in NCAA final in College Park

UCLA and Kentucky, each with multiple national titles, have never faced in a post season game. If scheduled, the March 21 title in College Park could pair the storied programs. Kentucky sealed its SEC lead with a 116 86 win over Georgia as other major scores rolled in news from LSU Notre Dame Tennessee Vanderbilt Kansas State Missouri and more.

UCLA Kentucky College Park Wildcats Dan Issel Georgia Texas Western Pete Maravich LSU Auburn Austin Carr Notre Dame Tulane Tennessee Florida Vanderbilt Alabama Kansas State Missouri Utah State Arizona State Maravich Carr

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