Bennington Legion Nine Rips Weekend Sweep for Second
Bennington American Post No.13 defending Vermont Junior Legion Baseball champions swept Bellows Falls 7-1 and Fair Haven 8-3 to climb to 5-2 overall and 5-1 in league play, moving into second in the Southern Division behind Rutland. Arnie Wright, John Hart, and Guy Dunham led a 24-hit weekend attack with strong defense and base stealing as Hart pitched the 8-3 win and Wright dazzled with early two-hit games.
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Reppel
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Glen Martel
Paul Laramie
Rick Grabowski
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Sizzling Sox Keep Hot Streak Through Holiday Weekend
Boston’s Red Sox, on a six game winning run, swept the Cleveland Indians 2-1, 5-4, and 8-4 to extend a six game streak and reach 29-14 at Fenway. Manager Eddie Kasko deflects grand plans, praising solved pitching and clutch hitting led by John Kennedy’s key Sunday pinch hit and Rico Petrocelli with three hits.
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Tony Conigliaro
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George Scott
Dick Ellsworth
Tansitor Holiday Victors Display In Bennington League Action
In Bennington Little League over the holiday weekend Bennington Display defeated VFW Nine 6-5 after a four-run fourth inning. Dewey pitched a six-inning no-hit effort for Tansitor Lectronics in a 0-0 tie with Benn Mobile. Display broke ahead in the fourth with three hits and an error, while VFW rallied in the final frame but left two runners stranded. Dewey fanned 13 in six innings for Tansitor, walking three and scattering no hits against Benn Mobile.
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Court Injury Could Jeopardize Grand Slam Bid
Margaret Court rested an injured left ankle that could endanger her attempt to become the second woman to complete the grand slam by winning all four majors in a season. She will skip the Irish Open and stay in London for at least 10 days to recover, with a doctor warning against returning too soon.
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Cincinnati Rookie Simpson Shines in 3-1 Win Over Astros
Wayne Simpson, 21, threw a four hitter for his 10th straight win as the Reds beat Houston 3-1. Bench praised his fastball, remarking he’d rather catch him than bat against him. NL results: Dodgers shut out Giants 4-0, Mets top Phillies 5-4, Pirates beat Cubs 5-2, Padres beat Braves 6-5, Cardinals rally past Expos 6-3.
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Dock Ellis
Steve Huntz
Jose Arcia
Padres
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Ollie Brown
Rico Carty
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Expos
Rickie Allen
Bob Gibson
Orioles Oust Denny McLain in Baltimore Shutout
In a Sunday matchup Denny McLain pitched seven innings before taking his first loss since returning, as the Baltimore Orioles defeated Detroit 2-0. Boog Powell drove in both runs for Baltimore, Jim Palmer started strong by retiring 13 batters, and Washington swept a doubleheader against New York. Bernie Allen aided the second win, while Frank Howard drove in four in the opener. Andy Messersmith earned his first win since June 12 and the Angels piled up 12 hits including triples by Johnson Repez and Fregosi. Leo Cardenas, Jim Holt, Harmon Killebrew, and Danny Thompson produced multiple RBIs for their teams.
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Soccer Meeting Set For Tonight
Bennington may enter the Vermont Amateur Soccer League as organizer Harry Dickie announces an organizational meeting at 7 p.m. on Mt Anthony Union High School field. High school and college players are eligible. Manchester Proctor Castleton Brandon and Ludlow teams already compete in the league formed this summer. All teams have played one game, with no games last weekend and play resuming next Sunday afternoon.
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