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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1975
Page
11
Milwaukee reporter notes Bill Walton's absence and silence fueling tension within the Portland Trail Blazers. Walton's return after 20 games missed due to injuries coincides with rumors and questions about his mindset, media relations, and impact on teammates like Geoff Petrie.
Bobby Allison dominates the Riverside road race driving the Penske Coca-Cola Matador to victory. He led 191 laps and finished 22.58 seconds ahead of David Pearson, adding to his 44th Grand National win while facing past fine over illegal valve lifters. Daytona next, with tests in California and plans for a second Matador at Daytona Beach.
Baltimore Colts earned the right to pick first in the 1975 NFL college player draft after a Sunday coin flip with the New York Giants. NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle tossed the silver dollar to settle the choice, with the draft set for January 28-29.
Ted Williams recalls salary gaps in baseball, noting Hank Aaron as top earner at 250000 this season. He reflects on his 1960 Yankee/Boston era, the aborted DH idea, and conversations with Dan Topping, Fred Corcoran, Joe Cronin, and Ty Cobb about using a designated hitter and Williams possibly returning to play as a pinch hitter or in another role.
Burr and Burton, led by Dave Josselyn and Pete Josselyn, lose in overtime at Ludlow 63 59 as Black River edges ahead after a 57 57 tie. The defeat drops Burr and Burton below .500 at 5 6 with nine games left, threatens tournament eligibility, and follows a strong 31 minute effort hampered by late miscues and foul trouble.
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