U.S. swimmers win one gold as women finally claim title
The United States seals seven victories on Sunday including a lone women’s gold in the 400 meter freestyle relay led by Jill Sterkel and Shirley Babashoff, setting a world record 3 44 82. Rod Strachan and Jim Montgomery also win track golds, while Ted Coffin shocks in dressage and Moses and Wilkins set world records in swimming and discus respectively. Rich Wohlhuter settles for bronze as boxing advances six to quarterfinals with Ray Leonard and Clint Jackson.
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Jim Montgomery
Ted Coffin
Strafford
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Bearded Mac Wilkins
Rich Wohlhuter
Alberto Juantorena
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Moses
Dayton
Mike Shine
Youngsville
Clint Jackson
Nashville
Bennington Litt le League tops Norshaft 1 0 in opener
Bennington Little League All Stars defeated Norshaft 1 0 in seven innings on a single by Ken Huebers driving in Kevin Howe. Bob Antognioni pitched a two hit, eight strikeout gem for Bennington, while John Meyers allowed five hits in a losing effort. Bennington advances to face Manchester at the local field Wednesday at 6 p.m.
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Jom Meyers
Manchester
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Detroit bounces back with 9 -six in opener and 5 in nightcap
In an American League twin bill Detroit wins 9-3 over Cleveland in game one with Wockenfuss and Garcia homering. Lemanczyk earns win in game two as Detroit takes a 5-4 decision. In the National League trade, Pittsburgh bats beat Philadelphia 7-13 with Stargell and Luzinski homering, while New York routs Montreal 17-6 behind Koosman as Folle adds a homer for Montreal.
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Bennington Youth Soccer Semifinal at Whitingham Today
The Bennington Youth soccer team advances to a semifinal played today at 5 p.m. in Whitingham. All players meet at the Recreation Center at 3 30 for warmups and team check in.
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Tad Coffin Captures Individual Olympic Equestrian Gold
Vermont rider Tad Coffin won the individual Three Day event at Bromont, becoming the first American to claim the Olympic gold. Teammate J Michael Plumb earned silver, while Germany’s Karl Schultz took bronze as the U S team also won team gold amid rain and strong competition.
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Hard work devotion fuels Tad Coffin's Olympic gold
SOUTH STAFFORD UPI Tad Coffin won the United States first ever individual Olympic gold in three day event riding Ballycor at age 21. The victory also sparked a U.S. team gold for the first time since 1948. Coffin trained intensely, dieting and riding four to six hours daily, sacrificing social life to reach peak form.
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Generals Flatten Brewers to Gain Tournament Berth
The Bennington Generals beat the Schaefer Brewers 4-2 and 5-1 in a doubleheader, securing a spot in the American Baseball Congress regional tournament in Syracuse. With a 14-4 league record, Bennington holds first place by percentage as Old Barn Brewers and Amsterdam Knights split. Parmenter and Kirby earned wins, while a rescheduled Aug. 8 doubleheader with Old Barn remains in flux. The Generals face Post 13 tomorrow at Spinelli Field.
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Post 13 Drops Pair as Brattleboro Sweeps Chester Series
Brattleboro defeated Bennington twice at home 5-0 and 53 then beat Post 13 in Chester 9-4 and 11-6. Dave Feenan and Bob Ryan took losses for Post 13 while Skip Lisle led Brattleboro with six hits including two grand slams and an RBI double. Chester falls to 11-6 with Brattleboro atop the Southern Division. Post 13 travels to face the Generals at Spinelli Field tomorrow at 6.
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