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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1975

Page

10

Drug courier posed as Ghanaian press to reach NFL offices

A 19 year old woman, Roxie Ann Rice, used a turban and Ghanaian disguise to gain access to NFL sanctuaries in more than a dozen cities, delivering drug briefcases to players. Police linked her to a ring run by Patricia Cleveland and a man named Tony, with involvement at the Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs offices. Police forwarded a 39 page report to NFL Commissioner Rozelle.

ST. Louis UPI Roxie Ann Rice National Football League NFL Ghana Rick Forzano Detroit Lions Miss Rice Lions Cincinnati Forzano Pete Rozelle Jane Ken Houston Washington Redskins Ring Patricia Cleveland Miss Cleveland Tony Andiza Juzang

McCreary Debut Spoiled By Penguins 7 5 Loss

Coach McCreary’s debut with the California Golden Seals ended in a 7-5 defeat to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Despite a lopsided first period 25-8 shot disparity, Seals rallied to within one but could not overtake the visitors. Penguins struck early, with goals by Wilkins Hadfield and Stackhouse, then sealed it late with an empty net goal. In WHA action, Vancouver beat Minnesota 2-1, Indianapolis edged Winnipeg 3-1, and Phoenix beat Chicago 8-5 as Roadrunners moved into second in the West.

Bill McCreary California Golden Seals Pittsburgh Penguins McCreary National Hockey League Penguins Pittsburgh Bob Kelly Ron Stackhouse Seals al Macadam Penguin Barry Wilkins Vic Hadfield Ron Schock

New England Ski Report Highlights Powder and Conditions

The daily ski report lists Vermont and Massachusetts resorts with current surface conditions. Boltn Valley and Killington show packed powder and powder with notes on new snow. Stowe and Smugglers Notch report powder, with several locations indicating nor operating or limited runs.

Boston UPI New England New England Ski Areas Council

Clemson Upsets Maryland In Tight 83-82 Finish

Clemson star Tree Rollins dominated with 24 points and 17 rebounds guiding the Tigers to an 83-82 home upset of Maryland. Stan Rome added 22 points as Clemson seized control late, while Maryland’s Steve Sheppard and Mo Howard led the visitors. The win extends Clemson’s strong season as coach Tate Locke lauded the team’s character and effort.

United Press International Clemson Tigers Maryland Lefty Driesell Tigers Clemson Driesell Terps South Carolina Stan Rome Steve Sheppard Mo Howard Tates Locke Alabama Crimson Tide Georgia Tech Charles Cleveland Leon Douglas North Carolina Mitch Kupchak Virginia Nevada Las Vegas Nevada-Reno Eddie Owens Kansas Iowa State Cyclones Hercle Ivy Skip Brown Wake Forest Duke Jerry Fort Nebraska Oklahoma Syracuse Rudy Hackett Temple Kirk Bruce Pittsburgh Rollins Villanova Cornell Fordham Army Penn State Muhlenberg Seton Hall St. John’s N.Y Manhattan St. Francis St. Bonaventure Canisius Yale Boston College Jacksonville Hofstra VMI William & Mary East Carolina Richmond Illinois State Marshall American University

Mt Anthony matmen top Fair Haven again

Mt Anthony wrestling beat Fair Haven 32 to 15 for a second win after Friday’s victory in Bennington. Key results include Wayne Cross a 121-pound pin in 3:08, Dennis Bull 15-0, Jim Wright 22-8, John Ulrich 10-0, Norm Wilson 17-3, and Steve Beaudoin 7-0. The team travels to Berlin, NY for JV and varsity actions Friday with several pins and decisions highlighted.

Steve Beaudoin Fair Haven Bob Wright Mt. Anthony The Patriot Unlimited Slaters Mau Bennington Patriots Chuck Whitman Don Percey Scott Frost Frank Jockett Wayne Cross Dennis Bull Roger Bowen Jim Wright Mitch Beedee Norm Wilson Steve Wood Ron Wright Leif Jensen Ray Bishop Glen Davis Fred Gilbar Randy Ouellette

Catamounts win on ice take on Eagles tonight

The Bennington Catamounts, leader in the Mass Vt Men's Hockey League, extended their win streak to four with a 9-5 victory over North Adams Gully Cats. Jerry O Neill scored twice, Dave Elliott added two, and Bennington solidified first place behind goalie Richard Chairon. They face the Berkshire Eagles next at 6 in North Adams.

Bennington Catamounts Mass.Vt North Adams Mass Dave Elliott Bennington Don Collette Ken Cestone O’neill Lou Despiers Elliot Collette O'Neill Richard Chairon Chairon Montreal Andre Levesque Berkshire Eagles

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