Bennington All Stars edge Post 13 in rain shortened opener
Bennington All Stars defeat Post 13 Legion 4 to 2 in seven innings at Spinelli Field under dismal, rainy conditions. Despite several errors and slow play, the town team showed speed and power with pitchers Long and Barteat impressing after a long layoff.
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John Hubbard
Bennington All- Stars
Legion
Bell Bottoms
Spinelli Field
Bucky Long
Scott Barteat
Dave Hoyt
Pete Sausville
Rick Norse
Editorial Warns baseball antitrust fight to linger
Guest editorial notes the Supreme Court ruling affirming baseball as antitrust exempt and expects Congress to shrink from decisive action. It highlights upcoming hearings on a federal sports commission and antitrust rules, predicting another spring strike over pay and the reserve clause amid public emotion and legal complexity.
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Congress
Senate
Federal Sports Commission
Iouse Judiciary Committee
Curt Flood
Supreme Court Over Baseball Rights Sparks Owner Player Clash
The piece argues Congress should regulate baseball’s life rights and freedoms, noting owners’ focus on profits and Gussie Busch’s actions. It warns a tough season ahead as owners and players face a broader struggle, suggesting public judgment of teams remains pivotal while anticipating potential World Series drama.
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Congress
Gussie Busch
Bud
Warner
Gibson Becomes St. Louis Ace With 211th Win
Bob Gibson pitched seven innings of three-hit ball to earn his 211th victory, surpassing Pop Haynes as the Cardinals' all-time wins leader, while Moe Drabowsky finished to preserve a 4 1 3 victory. Teammates Torre Brock and Gibson drove in three runs apiece as St. Louis delivered its highest scoring game of the season. Net results from NL include Reds over Expos, Phillies over Braves, Giants over Cubs, and Dodgers over Pirates in a 10th inning thriller.
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San Diego Padres
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Houston
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Tony Perez
Gary Nolan
Tom Hall
Clay Carroll
Mike Ryan
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Ryan
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Cecil Upshaw
Jim Lefebvre
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Frank Robinson
Wes Parker
Lefebvre
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Jim Brewer
Ron Bryant
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Giants
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Tito Fuentes
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Ken Henderson
An Witor
Dave Kingman
Chicago
New York
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San Diego
Rico Petrocelli
Red Son
Doug Griffin
Ray Fosse
Graig Nettles
Gaylord Perry
Perry
Bert Blyleven
Ed Herrmann
Luis Alvarado
Tom Bradley
New Vermont coach Falivene named head football coach
Carl Falivene, 42, named head coach of the University of Vermont football team to succeed Joe Scannella who resigned to join the Oakland Raiders staff. Falivene, a former Syracuse player, has a background at Williams College and Hofstra as an aide.
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Burlington
UPI
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Syracuse
Joe Scannella
Oakland Raider
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Hinsdale Raceway to reopen after contract deal reached
Hinsdale Raceway in New Hampshire will resume harness racing Friday after a signed three to five year contract between track representatives and the Western New England Harness Horsemen's Association ends a two week shutdown. The accord adds $600 per night to purse money and sets new share terms for horseowners through 1975, with 45 to 46 percent of track handles allocated to horsemen.
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Route 119
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Bennington II action at Tansitor ho 7 4 VEY match
Tonight at 6:00 Benn. Mabile faces Display Minor League at Tansitor with M. LeMieux H. LeMieux Johnson and Ragleot among participants. Harness association Pairdale vy. Vt. Bank & Trust noted in the card.
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Harness Association
Pairdale Vy. Vt. Bank & Trust
Orioles stumble as Angels topple them in West Coast loss
Orioles drop 6-3 to the California Angels after a late rally falls short. Doyle Alexander allows four runs in the bottom of the seventh. Detroit seizes first in the AL East while the Tigers' Timmerman shines with a five hit effort against Oakland.
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Joy Coleman
Tom Timmerman
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Reggie Jackson
Ken Hollaman
Boston
Texas
Chicago
Milwaukee
Cleveland
Minnesota
Kansas City
New York
Bennington Bike Racers Sponsor Time Trial Race
The Bennington Bike Racers sponsor the first area time trial on Tuesday June 27 at 6 20 p m. Riders are grouped in junior and senior classes and ride varied distances of Sand 10 miles. The course starts at Willow Park and is open to anyone interested in bike racing.
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Willow Park
Bennington Lite League fund drive set for Friday night
The Bennington Lite League annual fund drive will be at 6 pm Friday. Major leaguers are asked to meet at the Bradford Hook and Ladder on Safford Street at :30 in full uniform to canvas neighborhoods and raise funds for major and minor league operations. Projected improvements include a new fence and better base paths. Contributions are tax exempted.
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Bradford Hook and Ladder
Safford St
East Upset Bid Against West In Coaches All-America
Alabama coach Bryant leads the East with star running backs Johnny Musso and Lewis Jolley as the nations top quarterbacks test the squad. Jolley, UC North Carolina alum, may join the Oilers camp after the game. Musso, the Italian Stallion, piled 2741 rushing yards and 232 points for Alabama before a Bears draft choice chose Canada.
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Jett Kinneys
Nebraska
Gary Hammonds
Houston Oilers
Musso
Chicago Bears
British Columbia Lions
Interstate League opens season with Bayls listed and games
The Interstate League begins Monday June 26 with a schedule of home fields across Bayls. Arlington High School Field hosts Arlington while Burt and Burton Field hosts Manchester and other sites include Reni, Falls Lions, Hoosac Schanl Field and more. The all star game is slated for Hoosick Falls on July 2.
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