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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1977

Page

10

Non-Star Cowens Stars as Royals Whip Tigers

Al Cowens went 4-for-5 with five RBIs in an 8-1 Royals win over Detroit, boosting his season total to a personal best 63 RBI. Paul Splittorff earned his eighth win as Kansas City extended its win streak to seven and 24 of 31. The Royals also played in a night of other MLB results across the American and National Leagues.

Cowens Royals Tigers Kansas City Royals al Cowens RBI Detroit Tigers Paul Splittorff New York Milwaukee Boston Cleveland Minnesota California Seattle Oakland Montreal Los

Corbett Quits Patriots Star Player Leaves Smithfield

Injury plagued Steve Corbett, a key New England Patriots player in 1974, has quit the team in Smithfield Rhode Island. The move follows ongoing injury struggles that limited his play and prompted the decision to depart.

Bruins add Grahame to bolster goalie depth

Boston Bruins sign former WHA star Ron Grahame as backup to Gerry Cheevers, fueling trade speculation around Gilles Gilbert. Grahame, fresh from a top WHA season with Houston Aeros, joins in a move Harry Sinden says strengthens a three-goalie group for the Bruins.

Boston UPI World Hockey Association Ron Grahame Boston Bruins National Hockey League Bruin Gilles Gilbert Grahame Houston Aeros Gilbert Gerry Cheevers Bruins Ron Harry Sinden Denver University

Reuss earns 100th win as Pirates top Reds in seven innings

Jerry Reuss pitched six effective innings to beat Cincinnati 6-2 for his 100th career win. Al Oliver led off the fourth with his 11th homer as Pittsburgh built a lead with help from Dave Parker and Bill Robinson. The Pirates added two more on Frank Taveras’ triple and Phil Garner’s sacrifice fly after a 31 minute rain delay.

Dick Davis Cecil Cooper Milwaukee Red Sox Indians Butch Hobson Andre Thornton John Lowenstein Bruce Bochte Jim Rice Twins Angels Dave Goltz Lyman Bostock Nolan Ryan Bobby Bonds California Mariners A’s Julio Cruz Ruppert Jones Oakland Pittsburgh Jerry Reuss Cincinnati Reds al Oliver Pirates Dave Parker Bill Robinson Bucs Frank Taveras Phil Garner Chicago Atlanta St. Louis Houston San Diego New York Montreal Los Cardinals Astros Bob Forsch Keith Hernandez Ted Simmons RBI Garry Templeton Padres Mets George Hendrick Bill Almon Almon Mike Ivie Dave Winfeld Hendrick Expos Dodgers Tony Perez Steve Rogers Rogers Los Angeles Rick Rhoden Gary Carter Phillies Giants Jerry Martin Gary Thomasson

Trevino faces back trouble leading Canadian Open

Lee Trevino, hampered by a balky back, headlines the Canadian Open in Oakville Ontario as his health issues threaten his performance in the UPI report.

Oakville, Ontario UPI Lee Trevino

Bennington Set For Bi-State Playoff Saturday At Willow Park

Bennington leads Bi-State Soccer League playoffs with a 5-1 league record and second seed. They face Brattleboro at Willow Park after Hinsdale earned top seed by beating Bennington previously. Hinsdale also 5-1, but top placement based on head-to-head result.

Bennington Brattleboro Willow Park Hinsdale Wilmington

Kaufmann and Hart win Mt Anthony member guest doubles

In a Mt Anthony Country Club event on July 16 and 17 Harry Kaufmann and guest Billy Hart of Williamstown defeated Steve Noyes and George Jarck Jr. 6 2, 6 1 in the Men’s Division. Semis saw Kaufmann Hart beat Reilly Thompson 6 2 6 3, while Noyes Jarck edged Cestone Dorsky 7 6 6 1. Women’s division finals featured Tilgner Demorest defeating Krause Lucier 7 5 6 3 with Reilly Lamoureaux taking the Consolation 6 1 6 3.

Mt. Anthony Country Club Harry Kaufmann Billy Hart Williamstown Mass Steve Noyes George Jarck Jr Kaufmann Hart Mike Reilly Fred Thompson Ken Cestone Frank Dorsky Noyes Jarek Warren Cook Jeff Hills Dorset Terry Lucier Shirley Reilly Carol Lamoureaux Penny Breen Anita Barker

Stacy leads U S Women's Open by two at Hazeltine

Hollis Stacy, 23 and playing her eighth U S Open, shot 70 to lead by two strokes after the opening round at Hazeltine. She sits two under par with a tight pack chasing including Blalock, Alcott, Stephenson and Kazmierski. Carner trails four back as Lopez and Post sit at one over par.

Trevino Richard McFarland Chaska, Minn UPI Hollis Stacy Savannah Stacy Jane Blalock Amy Alcott Jan Stephenson Joyce Kazmierski Nancy Lopez Sandra Post Carner Kathy Whitworth Sandra Palmer Debbie Austin Peggy Conley Pam Higgins Marie Breer Kathy Cornelius Michelle Walker Susan O’connor Judy Rankin

Dion wins Vermont Bicentennial 200 at Thunder Road

Defending champion Dave Dion of Hudson New Hampshire grabbed the lead with 33 laps remaining after an early pit stop and defeated Butch Lindley of Greenville South Carolina by four feet to win the NASCAR sanctioned race in Vermont. Harmon Dragon of Milton Vermont finished third Don Biederman of Burlington Ontario was fourth and Morgan Shepherd of Conover North Carolina was fifth.

Thunder Road Oval Lindley Harmon Beaver Dragon Milton Don Biederman Burlington, Ont Morgan Shepherd Conover N.C

Vermont Slow Pitch Softball Tournament Opens in Arlington

Ten teams enter a single elimination Vermont state district tournament with nine games over Saturday and Sunday. Jard Co faces Manchester at 10 a.m., with Lauzon Globe versus Blue Bean at 11:30. Winners meet in successive rounds, culminating in the title game at 3 p.m. The winner advances to Burlington for the 18 team double elimination state championship August 5 to 7.

Arlington Vermont Jard Co Manchester Lauzon Globe Blue Bean Better TV Gamie Stanley Tools Intown Arlington Merchants Harwood Construction Smokey’s Bar and Grill Burlington

New MAU football coach could be named Monday

Three candidates for the vacant head football coach's job at Mt. Anthony were interviewed by Superintendent George Sleeman. Sleeman has picked the man to propose to the School Board, but he must secure a release from his current district before the appointment can be finalized. The choice is likely to be announced Monday. Ken Liporto, former Patriot coach of five years, has accepted a head coaching job in Hampton New Hampshire.

Mt. Anthony George Sleeman Sleeman Ken Liporto Patriot Hampton N.H

Arlington Little League Stars Battle in Arlington

Arlington hosts a double header with Windsor at 2 p.m. Norshaft meets Manchester in the other game. The first game's winner advances to Brattleboro, while the second game's winner goes to Bennington on July 27 to face Bennington.

Bennington All-Stars Arlington Windsor Bennington Stars Bruce Corkum Paul Sleeman Craig Whitman Matt Haynes Little League ‘Stars Norshaft

Generals Prepare for Springfield Games This Weekend

Bennington Generals report to Spinelli Field at 2 p.m. to organize for a trip to Springfield Mass. They schedule two single nine inning games in the area this weekend, facing Chicopee Tigers at 8 p.m. Saturday at Zott Park and Joe Bean Auto at 2 p.m. Sunday at Blunt Field. Joe Bean Auto sits fourth in the Tri County League. Leo Kalinowski, former Generals infielder, is now with the Springfield area team. The Generals stand 11 11 1 overall and 7 5 in the Northway League, three games behind Greenwich 9 1 and Dalton 10 4 with four league games left. Greenwich and Dalton play this weekend. next weekend Bennington faces Halfmoon Tigers and Greenwich.

Bennington Generals Spinelli Field Springfield Mass Generals Chicopee Tigers Zott Park Joe Bean Blunt Field Leo Kalinowski Greenwich Dalton Bennington Pesky Halfmoon Tigers

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