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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1974
Page
12
A narrator recalls meeting Mr. Johnson from Connecticut, a boastful yet entertaining liar who claims to have educated a wary big trout by targeting it with maggots after trapping a woodchuck above its pool. The tale unfolds along the Battenkill, blending humor with fishing lore and a sly warning against belief.
Boston, hottest team in majors, swept the World Champion Oakland A’s 5-3 to move three games up in the AL East. Dick Drago improved to 5-1 after holding Oakland to five hits with eight strikeouts, while Mario Guerrero delivered a go ahead two run single in the eighth. Guerrero’s hit capped a three game run of Boston leads, with Tiant to face Nolan Ryan next in California.
Paris Reuters Bjorn Borg the 18 year old swedish star extended his 14 match winning streak by reaching the French Open quarterfinals where he faced Raul Ramirez of Mexico. Borg had earlier defeated Erik van Dillen in five sets and said he felt good and ready for Ramirez as he kept his hot run alive since May 12 when he lost the WCT final to John Newcombe in Dallas.
MANCHESTER Vermont Burr and Burton High School softball earned eight wins and four losses in the Dot Jones League. The team, nicknamed Bernies Broads, beat Fair Haven in the state tournament before losing to Hazen Union in the quarterfinals. They also defeated Springfield, the Class L tournament winner, the season’s standout achievement. Star hitter Tricia Pearl held a .652 average before injury. pitcher Trudy Fowler won all but one game. Seniors include Audrey Salo Cindy Casey Karen LaFarge and Lori Black with promising freshmen and a strong junior varsity. The squad posted a team batting average of .426.
The Bennington soccer squad will hold a practice session tonight at 6 o clock at Hoosac School.
Pownal edged Sacred Heart 25 to 3 to finish undefeated in the recreation department five and six grade co ed softball season. A bus from Pownal traveled to cheer the team as seven schools competed showing sportsmanship and spirit. Program director Hank Tenney commends principals coaches and students for their cooperation and success.
Cliff Fair Day at Mount Anthony Country Club on June 9 raised 1010 for the Jimmy Fund. Organizers said the event will be annual. proceeds include green fees and cash donations from many local businesses and individuals. Local pro Ted Price led the competition. 153 participants and 75 prize donors supported the drive.
MAMARONECK N Y UPI reports top players expect a tough Winged Foot set up with scores up to 10 over par possible. Miller Green Casper Nicklaus and Palmer foresee high numbers and late drama as 138 pros and 12 amateurs begin the U S Open amid tough greens and renewed pace of play.
Arlington Memorial High School physical education instructor Sandra Corey has been selected for a three week European study tour starting July 7. The Loyola College of Montreal program will include visits to Sweden and Germany to explore advanced sporting and fitness education and apply science to gymnastics volleyball and track.
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