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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1971
Page
11
Sports editors rail at fan voting for the All-Star game, singling out Aparicio Powell Bench and Cash amid slumps and strong candidates like Sanguelin Garr Murcer and Oliva. They defend annual renewals, pick insiders, and urge fairness while praising standout performers and calling for roster balance.
Bennington Legion defeated Brattleboro 8 to 3 behind seven innings from Mike Hayden and 11 hits. Pete Perkins went 3 for 4 with a triple, Guy Dunham 2 for 3 with a double, and Keith LeBarron handled six chances at third without an error. The win keeps Bennington undefeated as Ted Ripley’s squad advances to a doubleheader schedule against Springfield and a game at Fair Haven.
Rick Wise pitched a no hitter for the Phillies beating the Reds 4 0 in Cincinnati Wise also belted two homers and drove in three as he joined Ken Holtzman and others with a no hitter that season. He allowed one baserunner on a walk in the sixth and avoided a bunt danger in the ninth Willie Stargell provided power for the Pirates in a 6 2 win over the Mets while Roberto Clemente had four hits and Cincinnati’s offense fell silent during a key series matchup
Orioles slugger Boog Powell, a leading AL All Star candidate, has struggled with a .209 average after a 9-for-17 stretch over three games against the Senators. He’s hit 11 homers and driven in 45 runs while contributing to Baltimore’s recent surge, including a 7-5 win that gave Jim Palmer his 10th victory. In other AL action, Yankees edged Tigers in 13 innings as Gene Michael belted his first homer, Oakland topped Minnesota, Boston beat Cleveland, Chicago routed Kansas City, and Milwaukee defeated California before losing to the A’s.
Rod Laver reached two sets to one before triumphing in a four set match while Rosie Casals was knocked out in straight sets. Cliff Richey battled Roger Taylor to the brink as darkness halted play. Stan Smith dominated Geoff Paish as Arthur Ashe, Tom Gorman, Dennis Ralston and Bob Lutz won their matches in straight or steady fashion.
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