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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1977
Page
11
A reflective river vignette on Battenkill and Mettawee outings shows a boy’s worm fishing mishap and a girl’s successful debut catching rainbow and brown trout. The piece contrasts stubborn old angling lore with liberated womanhood as a daughter joyfully learns the sport while a companion recalls past traditions and a tainted cast.
Thurman Munson, Yankee catcher and captain, plays through seven stitches in his right pinky and a bruised head after being struck by a pole and foul balls while leading a team search for unity. He emphasizes desire to win and a personal quest to be remembered for giving his all.
Sam Silverman, 64, promoter who kept boxing alive in Boston and surrounding states, died in a car crash after a bout in Geneva. A large funeral crowd included Marvin Hagler and Paul Pender as peers and state boxing officials mourned a man credited with rebuilding regional ring activity and mentoring many fighters. Bill Ebel plans to resume promotions in a month, continuing Silverman’s Danvers and New England fight card efforts.
A reflection on Marshall a slow but willing softball player who prefers fun over winning and champions paddleball as a carefree non competitive game. The piece contrasts John who seeks competitive edge with Marshall valuing amusement and teamwork over scorekeeping. It also notes locker rumors about John Havlicek and Fred Lynn’s slumps offering human perspectives on stars.
Results from a harness racing program show ten pace and trot events with winners and payoffs. Notable times include First Pace Mile 2 06 3, Second Pace Mile 2 04 4, and Fourth Pace Trotting 2 04 2. Attendance reached 3,775 with handle at 250,544 dollars.
The Saratoga entry list for July 12, 1977 includes ten races with purse amounts ranging from 1300 to 25390 dollars. Notable contenders include First Race Suerte Square Jane Pardee Hanover Jimi Hope and a strong ninth race field Angela Hanover Daiba Hanover Evelyn Skipper Jade Beauty image of Laura Cher Hanover Spring Rum pus Allene Hanover and Larchmont Love.
The program lists nine races with $500 to $700 purses. Each race shows a top eight lineup with horse names and riders or organizers, such as Constantine Plain April Charlie Ayers Peekskill Arpeggio and others across races one through nine.
In Santa Rosa California twenty seven craft depart Saturday for a four day 2600 mile trek to Toledo Ohio rivaling the Powder Puff Derby. The Air Race Classic offers 9000 dollars in prizes with first place earning 3000 dollars. Pilots are Ninety Nines members and must hold instrument ratings and private licenses. Among entrants are Marian Banks and Jean Rose along with a diverse group of professionals.
United Press International reports Rod Carew went 1 for 5 as the Minnesota Twins lost 6 to 5 to the California Angels. His season average drops to .398, the first dip under .400 since June 20. In his last three games he has three hits in 12 at bats for a .290 pace.
The schedule lists multiple games including Toronto at Detroit with Fidrych and Jefferson, Kansas City at Chicago, New York at Milwaukee, and Seattle at Oakland, plus various late night National and American League contests. Notable moments include home runs by Staub, Nettles, Kusick, and Thornton, plus pitchers Richard, Grilli, and LaRoche securing wins.
Transactions show Jets signing cornerback Anthony Knight from Norfolk State as a free agent. San Diego adds James Harris to a five year deal and brings in multiple one year signings. Philadelphia inks several veterans on one year deals across defense and offense. Knicks sign Glen Gondrezick and Toby Knight as second round picks. California relieves Norm Sherry of managing and hires Frank Robinson as coach. Phillies announce Cal Emery resigns from Oklahoma City farm club, replacement Mike Ryan named.
National League top hitters include Schmidt and Garvey with 25 and 22 home runs, while Foster leads the year with 80 RBIs and Hisle posts 74. American League star totals feature Scott and Rice with 25 and 21 homers, and Munson at 66 RBIs as season totals roll in. Pitching leaders list Reuschel and Sutton with ERAs around 2.08 to 2.47, while Ryan dominates strikeouts in the AL with 214.
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