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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1972
Page
5
The notice outlines excursion options for residents of upstate New York, New England, and nearby areas, detailing bus and driving trips for a day outing. It highlights travel zones, accessible destinations, and limited trip durations.
In Atlanta last night the Nationals beat the Americans 3 10 innings with Hank Aaron homering off Gaylord Perry and Joe Morgan delivering the deciding hit. Tug McGraw rallied the bullpen as Morgan’s single sealed a 3 2 finish. Cookie Rojas homered twice for the Americans but Morgan and Aaron carried the night. The game reflected the lingering All Star magic and Aaron’s chase of Babe Ruth’s record.
In Atlanta, Joe Morgan lined a goahead single to right in the 10th, driving in Nate Colbert for a 4-3 National League win over the American League. Hank Aaron homered for the Nationals, his 600th, and earned MVP honors for his dramatic blast while Gaylord Perry allowed the milestone shot.
A chaotic, rain affected session at Pocono Raceway saw Bobby Unser post a four lap average of 148.473 mph to lead Schaefer 50 qualifying. Mario Andretti led the day with a 183.216 mph lap as other contenders chased the track record amid mechanical issues and fading light.
At Atlanta Stadium 99,107 fans gave Hank Aaron a standing ovation before he started. Aaron hit a bottom of the sixth homer to put the National League ahead 2 1, and the NL held on for a 4 3 ten inning victory. Tug McGraw earned the win in relief as Aaron’s fame and the Dixie setting unsettled him briefly.
New England Patriots coach John Mazur says the team is shopping for a tight end and a punter and would consider surrendering key draft picks from recent deals. He notes unsettled roster as the trading deadline approaches at midnight July 31.
Three teams from the Men's softball league entered the Vermstat State Slow Pitch tournament with district eliminations held in Rutland over the past weekend. Globe Union and Monument Motors won their first games but both lost their next. Gophers were eliminated in their opening match. Jobe beat Lindholm Sports 35 to 60 to WHWB. Monument Motors beat Green Mt. Distributors 3-2 in 4 innings but lost to Todd Motors 7-310. Gophers fell 15-8 to WHWB.
United Press International reports Colts coach Don McCafferty remains guardedly optimistic Bubba Smith will report to camp after his holdout over contract renegotiation. Smith’s absence led McCafferty to shift veteran Dan Sullivan to right guard while guard John Williams negotiates. Frank Harris signed by Steelers, Mark Washington out for 1972 season with knee injury. Giants cut five players reducing camp roster to 69.
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