Post 13 Nine Opens Three Game Home Stand
Bennington American Legion Post No. 13 opens a three game home stand at Mt. Anthony Union High School diamond with Springfield and Chester. Ted Ripley to start Hart tomorrow, Long Sunday. Lineup includes LeBarron Perkins Maynard Outwater Dunham Reppel Luke Pokines. Harrison fundraiser honors injured Hoosick Falls star. Team 1-2 after opening wins and road losses.
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Dutch Hummer Dazzles Boss in Twins Rise
New pitcher Rialbert Blyleven, 19, born in Holland, quickly rises with the Minnesota Twins. Boss Bill Rigney praises his smooth delivery as veteran stars like Ted Williams compare him to Monte Pearson. Blyleven laughs at the whirlwind debut, recounting his trek from Oklahoma City to Boston and the overwhelming fan support in Minnesota.
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VFW overwhelms A&W with five run first inning
In Bennington Little League action the VFW surged to an 11 run output, aided by a five run first inning and six more in the second. Gibbons earned the win with five hits allowed as the Northstreeters totaled 11 base hits while A&W managed just two.
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Ladd Brook Tops Green Mountain Park In Big League Win
Ladd Brook moved to first in Pownal Little League with an 18 3 victory over Green Mountain Park boosting their record to 7 3 while Green Mountain Park slipped to 6 4 and the Pownal Firemen stood at 6 3. Alonzo Bisson homered in the first two innings as Ladd Brook produced 12 runs early. Ron George pitched all seven innings for Ladd Brook with 14 strikeouts. George Messina walked nine and allowed 10 hits as Green Mountain struggled at the plate with 13 free passes. Joe Buck homered and added two singles for Ladd Brook. Doug Wilcox had a triple and three singles for Green Mountain.
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Mets Take NL East Lead With 83 Victory Over Cubs
New York Mets clinched a five game sweep of the Chicago Cubs to move into a share of first in the NL East. Jerry Koosman starred with seven solid innings and a six run second inning highlighted by Swoboda and Harrelson doubles and Agee Clendenon and Garrett singles. Phillies beat Expos 3-2 in 11 innings as Browne drove in the decisive run to stay in the race.
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Exotic Dancer Attracts Attention At Anaheim Stadium
Morganna Roberts, an exotic dancer, sparked a distraction by kissing Angels’ Billy Cowan in the third inning as the Angels beat the White Sox 7-3. Clyde Wright led Chicago with three hits and four RBI, while Sandy Alomar extended his hitting streak to 20. The Orioles spoiled Boston’s lead with a 13-8 14-inning win.
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Aging Liston To Try Once Again
In Jersey City Sonny Liston at age 38 fights Chuck Wepner in a low key event seen as a payday and stepping stone toward another title try. He says he may still have a chance at the crown, trains in Las Vegas, and dismisses New York licensing concerns with blunt humor.
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Forbes Field Closes Doors Forever in Pittsburgh
Forbes Field in Pittsburgh ends its 61 year life this Sunday as the Pirates host the Chicago Cubs in a double header. The park opened June 30 and was billed as the largest and most beautiful ballpark in the world. After the final out, souvenirs are handed to fans, including chairs of Roberto Clemente and Bill Mazeroski, scoreboard numbers, six home plates, six pitchers’ rubbers, and bricks from the outfield wall.
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