Johnny U Retires as One of Football's Greatest QBs
San Diego announces John Unitas, 41, retires due to leg injuries after 18 NFL seasons. He set passing records including 47 straight TD passes and tenth Pro Bowls, leaving the Colts memory and a potential Baltimore return.
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Generals and Post 13 Meet Again at Spinelli Field
The Bennington Generals and Post 13 square off for a rematch at Spinelli Field tonight likely at 6. Bennington won 6-1 in the first meeting, but two starters have left the Generals since June 28. Post 13 slipped to third but rose to second, chasing first place with a doubleheader at 1 p.m. Saturday with Brattleboro while Post 5 leads the division.
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Peacock Construction Upset Beats Villager 9-6 in Men’s Softball
Peacock Construction pulled the upset of the season by defeating Villager 9 to 6 in the Recreation Department’s men’s softball league. Villager suffers its first league loss of the year and the open division race tightens as result.
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Americans stay undefeated with 58 33 win over Southmen
Birmingham Americans triumphed 58 to 33 at home to remain unbeaten in the Central Division as Alfred Jenkins caught two TD passes and Carl Bartles, George Mira, and Matthew Reed fueled the attack. The Southmen traded touchdowns but were outpaced late as penalties hindered Birmingham. In other WFL games Florida beat Houston 15 3 and Southern California edged Jacksonville 22 19 with Reed and Adams starring for the winners.
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Union leaders pledge support for NFL strike at Hall of Fame game
Union leaders representing over 200,000 workers promise to back the NFL Players Association in efforts to cancel the Hall of Fame game in Canton. UAW Region Two chief Bill Casstevens and AFL-CIO Cleveland area president Frank Valenta say they will join pickets at the Canton stadium.
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Bennington Baseball Dominates Vermont with Broad Community Support
Sunday’s clean sweep by Bennington teams underscores a long tradition of athletic development in the town. From Little League to Legion and the Generals, organized baseball thrives through strong coaching, continuous youth-to-adult progression, and deep local backing from fans, merchants, service clubs, and the Elks, shaping a nationally competitive program.
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A W defeats Display 14 7 as Bennington action ends early
A W beat Display 14 to 7 in Bennington Little League. game called after five innings due to darkness. Tonight Tansitor meets First Vermont and Bennington Iron Works faces Bijur in minor league play.
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