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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1972
Page
7
Cyclists from across the United States will compete at Bryar Motorsports Park Loudon New Hampshire for the 100 Mile National Championship Road Race on June 11. The event offers 25000 dollars in prize money as part of the 1972 AMA national championship circuit.
The NHL Board of Governors postponed awarding two new franchises for the 1974-75 season, delaying the announcement until the June 4 meeting in Montreal. Ten groups vied, including three from Kansas City and others from Cincinnati Cleveland Dallas Indianapolis Phoenix San Diego and Washington. Each franchise pays 6 million and can select 21 players from 14 current teams. Atlanta and the New York Islanders are set to join next season, bringing the league to 18 teams.
Vermont Fish and Game biologist Richard Biggins reports that recent high water slowed growth rate studies for trout in southern Vermont's Battenkil river system. Despite this, late February brook trout fry emerged from gravel nests, aided by cool groundwater and springs. Brown and brook trout populations vary by headwaters and downstream waters. The Battenkil remains among top trout rivers in the East, with other Vermont rivers offering similar challenges.
Detroit pitcher Joe Niekro was struck on the right knee by a Fritz Peterson line drive at Yankee Stadium. He will be limited to relief pitching during the Tigers three game series with the Cleveland Indians.
One hundred athletes have signed up for the 7th Annual New England Wheelchair Games to be held May 27 and 28 at Cratched Mountain Center. Men and women will compete in sprints archery shot put javelin discus weight lifting ping pong and basketball. Officials at Plymouth State College said youths have registered for their annual Special Olympics for Handicapped Children on June 3 featuring nine track field and swimming events.
The 4th Annual Flat Water Marathon profiles a 4 mile race starting in Long Lake with a 1 mile portage at Raquette Falls. Open to amateurs, prizes for top 3 in each event and certificates for all finishers. Family canoe carnival on Raquette Pond June 24 features smile sprints and slalom races.
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