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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1970

Page

12

Personality Scratched From Belmont Leaves My Dad George Favorite

Belmont field of 11 trimmed to 10 after Personality was scratched due to a nasal discharge and cough. My Dad George, runnerup in the Derby and Preakness, becomes the favorite for the 1 1/2 mile race with Jacobs emphasizing horse welfare over risk.

New York UPI My Dad George Personality John Jacobs Jacobs Belmont Park George Ramond Curtis Hirsch Jacobs Eddie Belmonte Dust Commander Belmonte Naskra Ray Brossard Delaware Angel Cordero Braulio Baeza Dave Kassen Jacinto Vasquez Garth Patterson Pete Anderson Hark the Lark Baeza Belmont Lakes Sherlock Chateaugay Arts and Letters Majestic Prince

Vitamin Shot Proves Value in British Amateur Final

American Bill Hyndman of Philadelphia and Britain’s Mike Bonallack, both semifinal winners, earned two victories each to reach the British Amateur final at Royal County Down. Hyndman, 54, used a vitamin shot and glucose drinks to help him withstand 6,928 yards of links, while Bonallack seeks a third straight title in a repeat final.

Newcastle Northern Ireland UPI Bill Hyndman Philadelphia Mike Bonallack Britain Hyndman Bonallack Charlie Green Scotland Brian Hoe Ireland Ronnie Napier Bruce Dritchley Royal County Down Links Hoey

Race entries publication missed at Hinsdale and Saratoga

Sports editor notes race entries could not be published due to missing mail and failed calls to Hinsdale Raceway and Saratoga Raceway. He explains the time constraints of producing two papers in 24 hours and hopes this won’t happen again.

Hinsdale Raceway Saratoga Raceway

Hockey Great Terry Sawchuk Remembered At Mass

The hockey world gathered in Berkley Michigan for a funeral mass honoring Terry Sawchuk a legendary goalie who died at 40 after three major operations. NHL officials players and coaches attended, with tributes from Ed Giacomin Emile Francis Gordie Howe and Red Kelly among others. Burial followed at Mt Hope Cemetery in Pontiac. Surviving family includes his brother Jerry and his separated wife Pat with seven children.

Ed Giacomin New York Rangers Emile Francis Bob Kinnear Sawchuk Winnipeg Detroit Red Wings Ben Weiner Vince Gordon al Hanlon Arky James Tommy Ivan Chicago Black Hawks Billy Reay Red Kelly Detroit Pittsburgh Penguins Gordie Howe Red Wings Frank Mahovlich Bruce A. Norris Gary Bergman Dale Rolfe

Pownal Race Results And Meredith Joins ABC

Pownal results show multiple heat times and payouts with horses listed by number, name, and driver. New York reports Don Meredith, ex-Cowboys QB, joining ABC as color commentator for Monday Night Football, describing plays on video replay for 13 regular season games and one exhibition.

NEW York UPI Don Meredith Dallas Cowboy American Broadcasting Company Meredith

Two Boxing Legends Amid Headlines of Shame and Comebacks

The week highlights Joe Louis and Carmen Basilio, once boxing icons from rural roots, now in stark contrast. Louis, 56, confined to a psychiatric VA wing in Denver after court action, claims paranoia and fear of hired killers. Basilio, 43, hints at a comeback to chase middleweight glory, eyeing Nino Benevenuti while facing uncertain finances and past battles.

Joe Louis Carmen Basilio Louis Brown Veterans Administration Denver Colo Basilio Jim Braddock Chicago Internal Revenue Service Frazier-Ellis New York Colorado Joe Jr Denver University Nixon Canastota Nino Benevenuti Sugar Ray Robinson Gene Fullmer Paul Pender Tony DeMarco DeMarco Salt Lake City Rocky Marciano Brockton Benevenuti Tom Beatha Carmen

Buffalo Bisons Fold After 82 Seasons In Delayed Death

The Buffalo Bisons, a 93 year old team linked to the Cincinnati Red Stockings, died this week after a 10 year illness of neglect and shrinking crowds. Once drawing thousands, attendance dwindled to about 708 this season as the franchise faded from the International League and other leagues it once joined.

Buffalo N.Y UPI Cincinnati Red Stockings

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