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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1969
Page
8
Brattleboro defeats Bennington 11 to 6 to win the District 2 Little League title after a seven run sixth inning. Pete LaFlamme hit a homer and a double for Brattleboro, while Bennington drew 14 walks but could not capitalize. Brattleboro advances to the state championship at Montpelier.
A mare named Maytime from the University of Vermont stables died after a fall during the Eastern National Morgan Horse Show at Three County Fairgrounds. The two-month-old colt was orphaned, with efforts to feed the foal before transport to Vermont. The Brattleboro and Bennington teams posted scoring against each other in the local meet.
Bel lows Falls fell behind early as Bennington's Legion Post 13 exploded for eight runs in the first inning and cruised to a 20-2 victory. Gerry Groff's squad capitalized on Bellows Falls' early errors and kept the offense rolling to seize fourth-place hopes in the standings.
Vada Pinson was to be pennant insurance for St Louis, replacing Roger Maris, and he drove in three runs in an 8-2 win over San Francisco. Pinson extended his hitting streak to 18 games as the Cards gained ground with Cubs and Mets losing. Pinson doubled in two runs and scored on a sacrifice fly by Brock.
The Texas Football League owners court O J Simpson with offers of 80 percent of gate receipts or 15000 per game for a 16 game schedule. Simpson, in Los Angeles, says he hopes to stay in the NFL with Buffalo Bills or a possible trade, while Chris Gilbert signs with Fort Worth Braves.
National and American League standings show Chicago and Baltimore leading East and West divisions respectively. Sunday results included Cincinnati over New York and Chicago over St Louis, with a full slate of planned games and scheduled pitchers for Tuesday.
An important football organizational meeting will be held Thursday August 31 at 7 p.m. in the Mount Anthony Union High gym. All boys in grades 10 11 and 12 are requested to attend.
New York UPI reports Dave Hill, the only golfer to win three tour events this year, moved to first in the PGA weekly money list with 129 343 dollars. He earned 30 000 for last weekend’s Philadelphia Classic victory and also won the Memphis Open and Buick Open this year.
Reminiscences by Frank Sullivan on the 106th Saratoga meet opening. He tours the track under Mark Costello, notes modern upgrades from Grandstand wiring to jockeys powder room, and recalls Varnishing Day traditions and past Turf Writers gatherings. He weaves in anecdotes of past Saratoga icons, crowds, and a humorous look at how traditions endure.
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