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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1972
Page
9
Gene Littler fired eight birdies and a 66 to grab the early lead in the $150,000 Andy Williams San Diego Open at Torrey Pines. Jack Nicklaus struggled in windy, firm greens finishing 73 as Littler’s hot putting contrasted with Nicklaus’s woes.
Jimmy Connors, 19, the NCAA tennis champion and first freshman to win the title, quit his UCLA scholarship to turn pro. In two weeks on the USLTA indoor circuit he earned $6,300, saying there is too much money on the indoor tour to stay in college. He trained with Pancho Segura and Gonzales in California, aided by his mother as chaperone, and projects a bright pro future amid war-era tennis competition.
Green Mountain Race Track marks its tenth anniversary as opening night draws a record 189 entries. Vice-President Vincent J. Bartimo touts the early start and welcomes back fans, with post time at 8 p.m. midweek and 2 p.m. weekend cards featuring 11 races. Notable drivers include Bill Dawkins aiming to lead, and a field headed by Volo Knight with rival Flicka Bayama, plus Trudy Mac and Drexel Blaze among key contenders.
A compiled report lists multiple New England and nearby ski areas with current conditions. Entries include stock codes like FRGR LSGR MM and details on icy spots, new snow, and running lifts. Notable places such as Mount Tom, Okemo, Stowe, Killington, Sugarbush, and Mt. Wachusett appear with varying snow quality and opening status.
Floyd Patterson, youngest heavyweight champ to regain the title, plans a comeback at 37 and targets a possible Frazier bout if his Bonavena challenge at Madison Square Garden succeeds. Patterson, with a 54 7 1 record, hopes to reclaim glory after losing the title to Liston in 1962 and recounts years of training and past title bouts. Bonavena vows to beat Patterson, referencing past opponents Ali and Frazier and noting Patterson’s Las Vegas disguise incident after a Liston defeat.
Pownal Entries lists numerous horses and drivers for Friday racing January 2 1972. Included are First-Trot mile races with $700 purses listing entries such as Bonnie Lee Debby Blizzard Key New Hope Marsha Way Great Song Stardust Penny Grand Ohio Rose and others with drivers and odds noted.
Mt Anthony Ski Team faces another canceled event as Rutland High School Meet at Killington Pico and Rutland Country Club golf course fall victim to scarce snow. Prospect shortage pushed cancellations earlier, and now cold weather is needed to spare wax supply for February.
Barry led the New York Nets to a 114 112 upset of first place Virginia as he scored 44 points and sealed victory with an 18 foot jumper with four seconds left. Julius Erving and Billy Paultz paced the Squires with 28 and 22 respectively. Other ABA results included Kentucky over Indiana 98 94 Dallas over Denver 99 98 Utah over Memphis 127 120 and Carolina over the Floridians 121 01.
A series of free introductory tennis lessons for beginners begins next week at the Berkshire Indoor Tennis Club on Route 7 in New Ashford. Pro Alan Annsgard schedules noon adult clinics each Wednesday and sessions for children ages 7 to 10 Tuesdays at 3 pm and 11 to 15 Wednesday 3 pm. Adults return for Thursday 7 pm, with one-time participation for each person and provided equipment.
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