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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1976

Page

13

Chambliss delivers dramatic three run homer to lift Yankees

In a tense ninth inning at Yankee Stadium, Chambliss lined House’s first pitch for a three run homer lifting New York over Boston 6-5. Tidrow earned the win as Rice and Darwin drove in two for the Sox, with Murphy charged the loss. The day featured other AL and NL results including Oakland, Milwaukee, California, Detroit, Minnesota and more.

Chris Turkel UPI Borlstan Tom House New York Chris Chambliss Chambliss Yankees Red Sox House Elrod Hendricks Mickey Rivers Tom Murphy Jim Rice Bobby Darwin Rice Darwin Oakland Kansas City Milwaukee Baltimore California Texas Detroit Cleveland Minnesota Chicago Royals Phil Garner Mike Norris Glenn Abbott Angels Rangers Lee Stanton Norm Sherry Tigers Indians Pedro Garcia John Wackenfuss Aurelio Rodriguez Mickey Stanley John Hiller Dave Lemancyzk Twins White Sox Rod Carew Glenn Borgmann Luis Gomez Lamar Johnson Boston Wise Murphy Fisk Holtzman Jackson Tidrow Munson Reds Braves George Foster Johnny Bench Willie Montanez Atlanta Jim Wynn Gary Nolan Rawly Eastwick Dodgers Padres Bill Russell Lee Lacy Doug Rau Rau Dave Freisleben Cards Cubs Lynn McGlothen al Hrabosky

Hall of Fame honors three football greats

In Canton, Ohio, Mario Lombardi's widow honors Jim Taylor at induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Ray Flaherty urges limits on free agency. Len Ford’s daughter accepts posthumous enshrinement for the Browns star. In the same game, Denver beats Detroit 10-7 as Keyworth scores and Turner adds a late field goal.

Canton, Ohio UPI Mario Lombardi Green Bay Packers Vince Lombardi Jim Taylor Packers Jimmy Taylor Green Bay Taylor Lombardi Washington Redskins Ray Flaherty Flaherty New York Yankees Chicago Hornets Jim Barber Debrah Ford Len Ford Cleveland Browns John Keyworth Jim Turner Denver Broncos Detroit Sims Detroit

South African wins Mt Snow tennis title in Vermont

Deon Joubert 22 of South Africa defeated fellow countryman David Schneider 6 2 6 1 to win the Mt Snow Open singles championship worth 2 000 dollars. The unseeded finalists both rose in the American Express Card Mt Snow Open, part of the eastern division of the challengers circuit.

West Dover UPI Deon Joubert South Africa David Schneider Sunday Schneder Joubert Schneider United States Tennis Association Mt. Snow

Snags Slow Sale of WHA Crusaders

Cleveland Crusaders sale to Atlanta businessman Bill Putnam for 1.4 million has hit snags with talks of other buyers in Ottawa or S Paul. Putnam says the deal isn’t falling apart and cites normal business problems. He notes the team was recently renamed the Florida Breakers and lists plans to have a club play in Hollywood Florida while keeping options open on a WHA purchase.

Cleveland UPI World Hockey Association Cleveland Crusaders Atlanta Bill Putnam Ottawa Canada S. Paul Minn Crusaders Florida Breakers Putnam

Standings and Probable Pitchers for Tonight's Games

Major league standings show Philadelphia leading the National East with 63 wins. Pittsburgh 52, New York 50, St. Louis 42, Chicago 39, Montreal 30. West: Cincinnati 61, Los Angeles 54, Houston 50, San Diego 48, Atlanta 44, San Francisco 42. Notable games include Montreal at Chicago and Los Angeles at Atlanta with multiple night matchups.

Philadelphia Pittsburgh Montreal New York St. Louis Chicago Los Angeles San Diego Houston San Francisco Cincinnati Atlanta L. Pet Stanhouse Dunning Renko Stone Sutton Morton Matlack Christenson Montefusco Norman Reuss Denny Los Ang Phila San Fran

Phillies pound Pirates as Reed shines in win

The Phillies pull away from the Pirates 13-7 after an eighth inning rally led by Ron Reed and a four run burst. Mike Schmidt drives in the go ahead run and Ollie Brown adds a grand slam. Schmidt homers for the 26th time as Garry Maddox adds three RBI.

Fred Down UPI Philadelphia Phillies Reading Phillies Pittsburgh Pirates Ron Reed Allie Reynolds Mike Schmidt Ollie Brown Pirates Schmidt Garry Maddox RBI Dave Parker Reds Atlanta Braves Dodgers San Diego Padres St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cubs Houston Astros San Francisco Giants Montreal Expos New York Mets New York Boston Oakland Kansas City Milwaukee Baltimore California Texas Detroit Cleveland

Baseball scores and racing results from a busy day

Boston and New York traded hits with pitchers Tidrow and House both recording decisions. Oakland and Kansas City produced late drama with Abbott and Bird earning decisions. Texas defeated California 7 3 with Drago the winning pitcher. Multiple horse racing payouts followed, including Trifectas and Exactas, and a long list of racing names and times accompanied the day’s major league results across Chicago, Cincinnati, and Montreal with several key scoring plays and wins.

Pate wins Canadian Open in Windsor in dramatic fashion

Jerry Pate, the 22 year old rookie, clinched the Canadian Open with a final round 63 to finish 13 under and win $40,000, four strokes ahead of Jack Nicklaus. The Pensacola native had earlier burst onto the scene with the U S Open victory and now holds the PGA rookie earnings record at $128,482.

Windsor Canada UPI Jerry Pate Pate North America Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus Dublin Ohio Atlanta Athletic Club Pensacola Fla Essex Golf Club Lanny Wadkins

Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl camps open for 60 players

In Hanover New Hampshire and Vermont, 60 top high school players begin 12 days of two a days at UNH and Norwich for the 23rd Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl. Coaches Mizquita and Wheeler lead Granite State and Vermont squads as Memorial Field hosts the August 14 classic and a big parade through Hanover.

Hanover N.H New Hampshire Vermont Granite State University of New Hampshire Dick Mizquita Milford High School Vermont Shrine Bruce Wheeler Essex Junction Norwich University Shrine Memorial Field Shriners Springfield New England Northeast

Horserace Entries For Monday July 26 1976

A listing of race results and entries for a Monday racing program dated July 26 1976. Ten races show pace and trot divisions with horse names and betting odds, including delimited top finishers and supplementary entrants. Strong entities include Torys Tomac Bel Canto Keene Road Girl and others across nine races.

Torys Tomac Bel Canto Keene Road Girl Smally Artie Acres Miss Shannon Rays Nat Richland Sandy Brookfield Milfords Joan Orcus Alden Tru Mix Bill Mountain Banker Young Banchelor Frosty Edition Marksman Hanover Torpettas

League Leaders across American and National Leagues

Key leaders in batting runs batted in steals pitching and era across the American and National Leagues. Notables include Mayberry Munson Yastrzemski Fos ter Kingman Morgan Schmidt Luzinski and Luzinski among hitters and Jones Lonborg Carlton Ruthven Drysdach among pitchers with top win totals ERA and strikeout counts.

Bando Oak L.may Balt Hendrick Cleve Jackson Yastrzemski Bos Foster Cin Kingman Morgan Schmidt Phil Luzinski Jones Lonborg Carlton Koosma Ruthven Atl Figueroa Palmer Garland Travers Mil Hunter

East League roundup as West Haven, Quebec City clash

West Haven swept a doubleheader from Quebec City 9 and 2 this Sunday to pull within a half game of Bristol in the Eastern League South Division. Bristol edged Three Rivers 5 4 in extras while Reading swept Berkshire 3 1 and 1 0 and Waterbury beat Williamsport 9 5.

United Press International West Haven Quebec City Bristol Three Rivers Reading Berk Shire Waterbury Williamsport Berkshire Darryl Jones Yankees Ron

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