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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1970

Page

9

Rico Reaping Returns After Five Year Stint

Rico Petrocelli signed a 1970 contract with the Boston Red Sox after a five year stretch, likely near $60,000, boosting his earnings and solidifying his financial future. Star Yaz, Tony Conigliaro, and second baseman Mike Andrews also figure in salary talks and spring workouts as Boston raises pay and plans for the season.

Winter Haven Fla UPI Rico Petrocelli Red Sox Boston Dick O’connell Mike Andrews Petrocelli Andrews Carl Yastrzemski Yaz Tony Conigliaro Tony C Conignaro

Celtics Smash NBA Record In 147-124 Win

Boston, 4/2 back in sixth in the East, exploded in the final quarter for 54 points to set an NBA record for most points in a period. Don Nelson led with 40, Havlicek added 36, while Elvin Hayes topped San Diego with 46.

Boston UPI Boston Celtics National Basketball Association Celtics San Diego NBA Baltimore Bullets Minneapolis Baltimore Don Nelson John Havlicek Elvin Hayes Philadelphia

Pace and Trot Entries at Cedar Express race meet

The Cedar Express track card lists multiple races from First to Tenth Pace and various Trot events with named horses and drivers. Notable entries include First Pace riders I Stolem Bodis and Helen Wingo LaRoach, and Ninth Pace listing City Hall Pike and Del Hi's Pride Dobrowski among others.

Mountain Master—Harp Rosette Dares—Green Fair Kamela—Moran David Pick—Pike T Bubbles—Justice Lord Melburn—Jaeger My Pierre—Pike Dean Dudley Mattison Johnny’s Girl Belanger I Stolem Bodis Helen Wingo LaRoach Frosty Dares Burdick Mosetta Patch—Abbott Fine Print—Daniels Merry’s Irene—Cummings Cherry Creed—Moore Pick—Spencer Sam—Dobkowski Pace Brave Steppy— Andersen Looney Mr. Sea Ross—Schmigel Bobby Eden House Afton Sullivan Mitchell Broadstream Bill—Foster Arthurs Titus Byrd Blake Cape Pine Me—Justice Mighty Arnold H.—Goddard Lady—Mitchell Heather Royal Pike Paul—Ellis Mountain Echo Silk Pleasant Echo Spencer Tyson Volo Provost General Armbro—D’alessandro Aston Fay—Daniels Abbott Princess Morton—Buckley Vernon H.—Mcfarlin Gee Willie ITI Grand Darnley—Burgoyne Samachuck Fiddler’s Green Barney Bohemia Truitt Bonnie’s Heel Cold Stream Doc—McCathy Romillo D’ Alessandro Sailor—Looney Watson Tim Patch Sadovsky Ellis Yankee Sue Scott—Pike Baron Bumpas Bartus Kelly Wayne Green Baldy G.—Kesner Mike Rosecroft McFarlin Early McKlye Sandra Prima Brown Lusty Silky Tammy Scot—Smith

Mt Anthony Patriots brace for state wrestling title run

Mt Anthony Patriots enter the Vermont state wrestling tourney at Harwood Union High School Duxbury with defending champ status. Key wrestlers Joe Baldwin Roy Squires and Tom Russell anchor a young squad facing St Johnsbury and out-of-state foes as Pelkie underscores the challenge and hopes for another Bennington trophy.

Harwood Union High School Duxbury Patriots Mt. Anthony Clarence Pelkie Joe Baldwin Roy Squires Tom Russell Patriot Baldwin Squires MAU Tommie Russell Pelkie Russell St. Johnsbury Vermont Green Mountain Harwood

New England Ski Conditions Report By Region

UPI reports current skiing conditions across New England and Massachusetts. Each resort lists snow quality codes and temperature ranges with conditions from excellent to fair. Resorts include Mount Ascutney Bromley Killington Pico Peak Stowe Sugarbush and more with powder packed powder windblown and manmade notes.

Boston UPI New England New England Ski Area Operators Association

Pownal Racing Results Highlights February 25 1970

Daily horse racing results from Pownal on February 25 1970 list pace and trot races with top finishers. Notable performances include Danny Boone-Cummings winning first in pace with time 2 17.1 and Miss Rosemarian-Peters securing second in pace with 2 13.4, plus a large exacta and perfecta pool across events. Attendance reported at 1,031 with handle around 80,291.

Danny Boone—Cummings Laura Adios Mattison Pleasant Silk Miss Rosemarian Peters Concord Jimmie—Truitt Pleasant Echo Spencer Sid—Cross Dubois Skyridge Buddy Boy-—-McCarthy Lottie A—Mitchell Little Darcy Abbott Schodric—Daniels Harriott Victory Torch—Pike Gary Boy—Provost Right Touch—Bartus Scot Hayes—Ferrante Big Perfecta Farmers Ace—Looney Chief Johnston—Belanger Victor Dares—Ellis Bobby Eden—House Perry D Aldrich Chester Jim-—-Rose Pace Mischief Kyle—-Mackay Rock Hanover—-Pike Hal— Truitt Draco Mr Denny——Pike Postakill Pam-——-Watson Atra—Melimurray

Bowling High Singles and Triples at Southern Vermont

B Knapp posted 236 in High Singles and 583 in High Triples, with B Potter 214 and A Simmons 212 in Singles totals. C Downing led High Triples with 590, followed by Knapp 583 and J Billert 568 in a Southern Vermont bowling meet.

B. Knapp B. Potter A. Simmons C. Downing J. Billert

Temple Fires Assistant Coach Rogers After Hire

Philadelphia UPI reports Temple University head football coach Wayne Hardin has dismissed longtime assistant John Rogers, on the staff since 1956, as part of his new leadership changes.

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