Rain Cancels Two Games For Bennington Uanner Post 13
Post 13 salvaged one win as rain washed out two games in the Southern Vermont Legion League. Springfield pitched well but Bennington bats produced enough early runs to secure a 20-run victory. Pete Perkins led Post 13 with a double and triple and five runs, while Paul Rice, Kevin Ryan, and Scott Buchanan added multiple hits.
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Tigers and Orioles tie for first in the AL East
The struggling Detroit Tigers and Baltimore Orioles are in a first place deadlock in the American League East with similar records. Jim Palmer pitched a 2-1 win for Baltimore as the teams duel atop a crowded standings, while other AL games featured Cleveland, Boston, Oakland, Chicago, and Minnesota winning or losing in various scorelines. Palmer’s streak reaches eight straight decisions, while Montreal signed a young pitcher from California as other league notes roll in.
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Bryant East Upsets West In Coaches All-America Game
In Lubbock Texas the Coaches All-America game drew 42,314 despite 95 to 120 degree conditions. East beat West 42 to 20 as Bill Taylor earned MVP honors after a 92 yard game and multiple East touchdowns, with West missteps and a stalled Wishbone attack.
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Jamieson Wins Western Open In Tight PGA Finish
Jim Jamieson overcame early pressure to win the Western Open at Sunset Ridge, finishing 271 to beat Labron Harris by six strokes for a $30,000 top prize. Harris posted 277, Hale Irwin and Bob Wiechers tied for third at 281. Des Renford completed a long Sydney Harbor swim as final prep for a channel crossing attempt planned for July 17.
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Petty Wins Lone Star 500 at College Station Tex
Richard Petty, 34, won the Lone Star 300 Grand National race in College Station, Texas, earning 12,120 and boosting season earnings to 110,910. He led 186 of 250 laps on a 140 degree track in a Dodge, finishing well ahead of Bobby Allison. Ferrari extended its Manufacturers Championship lead to 220 points after a strong showing in the 1000 Kilometers World Championship at Zell am See.
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Little League fund drive postponed by strong winds
Severe weather forced the postponement of the Little League fund drive. The door to door canvas will now be held Thursday June 29 at 6 p.m. Bennington’s baseball program relies on the fundraiser for support. Major leaguers are asked to meet at Bradford Hook and Ladder on Safford Street Thursday at 5 30.
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Manchester Edges Bennington 1 0 In Rain Slop
Manchester beat Bennington 1 0 on Moree Field as heavy rain turned the pitch to mud. Bennington goalie Bob Woynicki faced a late slip for the decisive goal. Bennington seeks its first win against Ludlow Sunday at 1. Spectators invited to Morse Field.
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Moseley Dominates Five Races At Liberty Bell Track
Jockey Jim Moseley swept the final five races at Liberty Bell Race Track, moving into the lead on the current meeting. He won aboard Amber Kitten in the $2,500 feature, plus Defeate Bloody Cut Pleasant Street Pogestra and others, amid rain and sloppy track conditions. Joy Rider won at Aqueduct, while Gallant Gamgbloc, Big Dare and Missiles Up also prevailed at Monmouth Park Arlington Park and Hazel Park respectively.
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Smith Opens Wimbledon With Center Court Spotlight
Stan Smith of Pasadena California opens Wimbledon on center court as the top seed in a depleted field. He faces Hans Plotz in the first match while other top players including Nastase, Goolagong, King, and Evert loom in nearby draws amid talks of a substandard year.
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Mt Equinox Hill Climb Cancelled By Heavy Rain
The Mt Equinox hill climb planned for this past weekend was cancelled due to heavy rain and will not be held at all this year, ending the event for 2024.
Lady umpire quits after heated Geneva debut
Bernice Gera becomes the first woman umpire in professional baseball in Geneva New York for the opening game of a New York Penn league doubleheader. Her calls fuelled crowd reaction, a manager was ejected, and she left the field after declaring she was leaving baseball amid a three year legal fight to reach the umpiring role.
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Mr Boxing Nat Fleischer Dies Creator of Ring Magazine
Nat Fleischer known as Mr. Boxing died at New York University Hospital from a heart ailment at age 84. He founded Ring Magazine in 1922 and edited it for decades, turning boxing records into a disciplined reference. He also helped establish The Ring Record Book and Boxing Encyclopedia, influencing fans and historians worldwide.
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