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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1977

Page

8

Issel Tops Walton In Denver Portland Clash At Trailblazers Win

In a high profile center matchup Dan Issel outscored and outrebounded Kareem Abdul-Jabbar rival Bill Walton 22-11 and 14-12 as the Trailblazers defeated the Nuggets 107-102. Maurice Lucas led Portland with 22 points while David Thompson added 22 for Denver.

National Basketball League Dan Issel Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Bob Lanier Bill Walton Issel ABA Denver Nuggets Portland Trailblazers Walton Denver Trailblazers Nuggets Maurice Lucas David Thompson Buffalo Milwaukee Washington Golden State Detroit New York Nets Indiana Boston Chicago Cleveland Kansas City New Orleans Seattle Los Angeles

St Denis to Coach MAU Baseball Team

Mt Anthony Junior High teacher and junior varsity coach Jim St Denis is named Mt Anthony varsity baseball coach by MAU athletic director Dave Fredrickson. He replaces John McShane, who led the program nine years before focusing on guidance counselling.

Jim St. Denis Mt. Anthony MAU Dave Fredrickson St. Denis John McShane McShane Patriots North Adams Mass St. Joe’s North Adams State College

Swig to meet NHL chief on Barons future plans

Mel Swig, majority owner of the Cleveland Barons, said he will meet soon with NHL Board Chairman John Ziegler to formalize proposals to keep the financially troubled team operating. Swig indicated clarity awaits after the talks and offered no guarantee the Barons will survive the season.

Vancouver UPI Cleveland Barons Mel Swig NHL Board John Ziegler NHL Board of Governors Swig Barons Ziegler NHL Clarence Campbell Cleveland Campbell California

St Marys Academy undefeated after four games

The SMA girls basketball team improved to 4-0 overall and 3-0 in the Northern Conference after wins over Salem Generals and Ft. Edward. Faye Legacy led scoring in several games with double digit outputs and 20 rebounds in one, while Kim Flood and Fran Hayden contributed strong performances. The streak continued with a 44-33 win over St. Marys of Glens Falls.

Hoosick Falls N.Y St. Mary’s Academy Salem St. Mary’s Ft. Edward Eagles Kim Flood Nets Fran Hayden Granville Faye Legacy Glens Falls Kerry Blues Gary Loretan Kelly Shea Glens Fells Jean Collins Linda Scarey

Bruins Host Rockies After Near-Perfect Game Hopes

Boston Bruins coach Don Cherry hopes for another near perfect performance as they host the Colorado Rockies at the Garden. He cites the four point lead on Buffalo and notes the team's recent stretch of 9-3-1 in 13 games. Dallas Smith may return from knee trouble as Boston aims to maintain momentum. Campbell discusses NHL finances and confirms October 12 start for 1977-78 season with an 80 game schedule ending April 9 1978.

Boston UPI Don Cherry Boston Bruins Colorado Rockies Garden Atlanta Cherry Buffalo Bruins Dallas Smith Rockies Swig Campbell

Getting to Killington Slopes Tests a City Boy

A first personski diary recounts a weekend trip to Killington starting with a snowbound car, awkward lessons and crowded registration. The author describes fears on chairlifts and icy trails, friendly staff, and gradual progress from novice days to confident runs on intermediate slopes.

Elisabeth Nina Michelle

North Stars goalie Smith holds off Kings in 3-2 win

In Inglewood California Minnesota goalie Gary Smith starred as the North Stars beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 in a lone Wednesday NHL game. Kings coach Bob Pulford praised Smith while Dionne arrived in town after the All-Star game showing.

North Star Smith Kings Inglewood Calif UPI Minnesota Gary Smith North Stars Los Angeles Kings Bob Pulford Marcel Dionne NHL Los Angeles Vancouver

Manure Thrower Wins Cow Chip Contest in Coronado

CORONADO Calif UPI turkey farmer Robert Ryckebosch hurled a dried cow manure 124 feet 10 inches to win the semifinals and earn a shot at the finals in the International Cow Chip Throwing Contest. He is from Lancaster and serves on the Antelope Valley Fair Board. In other action, he contributed a goal and assist in a WHA game where Glen Sather’s overtime tally gave the Edmonton Oilers a 5 4 win over the Quebec Nordiques.

Coronado Calif UPI Robert Ryckebosch Ryckebosch Lancaster Glen Sather Edmonton Oilers Quebec Nordiques

Manchester basketball meeting to organize league

A meeting to organize a Manchester basketball league will be held on February 2 at 7 p.m. in the Manchester Elementary School gym. Greg Fleming invites interested residents to attend to form leagues and teams and notes gym use for shooting baskets after the session. For more information call Fleming in the evening at 362-1884.

Manchester Greg Fleming Fleming

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