Notable Sports Figures Die In Air Crashes Across Years
A roundup memorializes Roberto Clemente and other athletes killed in plane crashes. The list spans Rockne in 1931, Marciano in 1969, the 1961 Olympic figure skating team tragedy, Turin FC in 1949, Tony Lema, Marshall University, Wichita State, and 38 Marshall players among others, detailing a long history of air disasters affecting sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
Roberto Clemente
Notre Dame
Knute Rockne
Rocky Marciano
U.S
Rockne
South Bend
Ind
Kansas
Marciano
Turin
Italy
Tony Lema
Tony
California Polytechnic
Toledo
Ohio
Wichita State
Marshall University
Marcel Cerdan
Manchester United
England
Tommy Gassall
Baltimore Orioles
Ken Hubbs
Chicago Cubs
Tafael Osuna
Poultney Trips Bulldogs 60-53 in Manchester Showdown
Poultney upset Burr and Burton 60-53 as Saltis and Houghton heated up late. Houghton led with 24 points and Sallis added 20 while Burr and Burton’s Pelton Kilburn reached 16 and 10 in a frigid, fast paced game. The Bulldogs faltered with hot shooting and a stagnant second half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Poultney
Bure
Burton
Bulldogs
Carmody
Pieming
Herbie Spaulding
Sidney Wicks
Blue Devil
Saltis
Houghton
Frye
Allard
Paul O'Leary
Mark Bischoff
Leary
Devils
Tammy Pelton
Pelton
Jeff Moughton
Rocky Sultis
Blue Devils
Sallis
Burr
Pellan
Kilburn
Scott Krenz
Greg Carrane
Stevie Green
West Rutland
Horie
Panthers overpower Guilderland in wrestling showdown
Hoosick Falls rolls to a 42 15 victory as Jay Manoosian defeats Steve Cronin and Ed Shaw pins Dave Durrance. Sutton, Volkheimer, and Hansen all win for the Panthers, with Baker and Pierce debuting in varsity action and the Hoosick Falls JV team improving to 40 13. Next, Hoosick Falls travels to Draper Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uonstek Falls
Guilderand
Atdipounds
Panther
Jay Manoosian
Steve Cronin
Ed Shaw
Hoosick Falls
Dave Durrance
Denny Merriells
Aough
Steve Minte
Miele
Merrill
Panthers
Jimn Sutin
Steve Volkheimer
Sutton
Guilderland
Id Wisker
Valkheimer
Rich Wiebe
Chris Harrington
Darrell Dupont
Wresling
Shem Baker
Dan Forster
Bruce Hansen
Dave Soule
Trave Pierce
Jeff Kennedy
Jon Biller
Biller
Dick Morrison
Jeff Hésler
Jerry Schimigel
Sesler
Glen Telford
Steve Connors
Draper
Arlington Eagles beat Wallingford Foxes 75 in MVL win
Arlington Eagles remain near the top of Marble Valley League with a 75 46 victory over Wallingford Foxes. Jim Corey and Chris Keough led the offense while Marty Kreeb and Jeff Carey contributed key inside plays. Jeff Corey and Denny Holton paced the bench scoring as Arlington built a 31 14 halftime lead and finished with their fourth win in six starts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Coley
David Hoyt
Arlington
Arlington Eagles
Wallingford Foxes
Eagles
Eagle
Foxes
Jim Corey
Chris Keough
Martin Kree
Eagle Keough
Wallingford
Jeff Carey
Carey
Skip Largood
Marty Kreeb
Jim Carey
Jeff
Corey
Rob James
Jeff Corey
Denny Holton
Foxes Jayvees
Steve Perry
Eagle Vietory
Women skiers train at Stratton for holiday camp
Eight members of the U S women's Alpine team, home from Europe, spent Christmas Day at a Stratton Mountain training camp sponsored by the Stratton Mountain Ski Educational Foundation. Participants include Gail Blackburn Brunswick Maine Susan Correck Ketchum Idaho Cindy Nelson Larsen Mont Susan Patterson Sun Valley Idaho Patty Boydston McCall Indiana with Head Coach Tom Kelley Olympic gold medalist Barbara Cochran and sister Marilyn joining for the event before four days of slalom and giant slalom sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratton
United States
Stratton Mouuntain
Gail Blackburn
Brunswick
Maine
Susan Correck
Ketchum
Idaho
Cindy Nelson
Larsen, Mont
Susan Patterson
Sun Valley
Patty
Boydston
McCall
Indiana
Stratton Mountain
Warren Heilman
Wonwa
Europe
Stenon
Patty Boydston
Barbara Cochran
Ciady Nélson
Marilyn Cochran
Jane Rolling
Suan Carrock
Sandy Poulsen
Rick Ghaffer
Puach ‘den Kelley
Harvard Tops Pucksters In Great Lakes Tourney Finish
Harvard rose to the national hockey poll lead after winning the Great Lakes Holiday Tournament. The Crimson defeated Michigan and Michigan Tech 4 2 to seize first, while Wisconsin dropped to second after its St Louis Invitational sweep and Michigan Tech held third after beating Boston University in two overtimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock
Mich
UPI
Harvard
Wisconsin
Great Lakes
Michigan
Michigan Tech
WMPL
St. Louis
Top skiers prepare for Mt Snow Benson & Hedges 100s GP
The world's top professional ski racers travel east for the Benson & Hedges 100s Gran Prix at Mt. Snow January 5 to 7. French Olympic star Jean Claude Killy and world champion Spider Sabich are set for duel races in a landmark first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Snow
Jean Claude Killy
Spider Sabich
Killy
Skiing greats clash as Mt Snow hosts Grand Prix action
The Olympic contenders Killy Sabich and Harald Stuefer strive to reclaim top form on the Grand Prix tour. Killy aims to return to world lead at Mt Snow after mixed Colorado results. Sabich seeks strong showing to defend his last year's title as Stuefer leads the circuit. Forty racers enter both giant slalom and slalom, with thirty seeded by Grand Prix points and ten fastest in a Jan 6 qualifying race. The Mt Snow program includes a Pro Am challenge and two merit-based eliminations, culminating in an afternoon duel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aspen
Vail
Col
Colorado
Killy
Sabich
Harald Steufer
Mt. Snow
Harald Stuefer
Austria
Hele *Rday
Tha
Fternoon
Hoosick Falls Holiday Tournament Shines With Action Packed Games
Hoosick Falls hosts a holiday basketball tournament with Mt Anthony and South Glens Falls delivering dramatic comebacks and expert play. Mt Anthony coach Dave Fredrickson praised road victories as part of a tense, crowd heated finale. Awards sparked debate over all star selections and MVP inclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Anthony
Dave Fredrickson
Patriots
Hoosick Falls
Johnny Rodgers
Fighting Irish
South Glens Falls
HPCHS
South Glens
Averill Park
Mike Mahar
Panthers
Mark Folgert
Curt Kaukas
Mike Maguire
Maguire
Dogs chase deer as Vermont warns owners
Vermont Fish and Game Department reports domestic dogs killed 1263 deer in 1071 with many more undiscovered. Wardens can shoot dogs chasing deer between November and June 1, and owners face a $100 fine plus one year license revocation. Keep dogs leashed or kenneled to protect deer resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Fish and Game Department
Vermont Fish and Game Department
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bennington
Clemente
Poultney Trips
Dick Smith
Arlington Bags Foxes
Marilyn
Richmond
Jane Rollins
Orange
Boston
Hayward Rey Sea
Wisconsia
Erie
Denver Sar
Michigansdale
North Dakota
Clareson
Louis
Fubert Podeteta
NBA
ABA
the Champs
Thasing
Adams Clothes Shop
Tuttle i
Sennington
Progressive Building Supply
Depot Street
Hardware & Home Improvement Center
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!