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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1976

Page

12

Post 13 Splits Weekend Games In Vermont Series

Defending Vermont Legion champs Post 13 split four weekend games, rebounding from two losses to Post 152 in Williamstown. They swept Chester in a doubleheader at Spinelli Field, with Buck and Flynn driving the offense in both days. Buck homered twice more and Flynn hot with the bat as Parmenter earned the win in game one, and Corcoran pitched seven strong innings in game two as Bennington climbs to 2-1 in league play and prepares for the D D Raymond Scholarship Fund game against the Generals.

Vermont Legion Luther Post Williamstown Mass Chester Spinelli Field Post Scott Buck Steve Flynn Bennington 13Ers Mark Parmenter Dave Feenan Buck Flynn Brian Corcoran Pete Geannelis Generals Post 13

Evert Goolagong set for Wimbledon final clash

Top seed Chris Evert advances to the women's Wimbledon quarterfinals as she faces Olga Morozova with Evonne Goolagong expected to challenge for the title. Goolagong meets Rosie Casals in a potential showdown while British hopes linger with Virginia Wade and Sue Barker still alive. Attendance surpasses 30,000 on several days despite heat. In men’s play, Jimmy Connors moves toward the final after the upset of Arthur Ashe, with Ilie Nastase viewed as a major threat among the remaining quarterfinalists.

Chris Evert Evonne Goolagong Evert Russia Olga Morozova Goolagong Rosie Casals Virginia Wade Britain South Africa Marisa Kruger Wade Sue Barker Kerry Melville Reid Barker Martina Navratilova Jimmy Connors Arthur Ashe Vitas Gerulaitis Connors Ilie Nastase

Geiberger Wins Western Open By One Stroke

Al Geiberger, a conservative golfer, captured his 10th career title with a one stroke victory at the Western Open at Butler National Golf Club. He finished 4 over par 288, earning $40,000 as Joe Porter III chased but fell short with a final 289 and $22,800 prize. Dickson’s late trouble opened the door for Geiberger as Porter’s double bogey on the 18th sealed the win.

Oak Brook al Geiberger Jack Nicklaus Pebble Beach Geiberger Dickson Porter

Generals edge Chicopee Falls Tigers 2 1 on road

The Generals beat Chicopee Falls 2-1 on Saturday behind a seventh inning rally. Bill Martin singled and Bliss Young scored on a pass ball, then Mike Lusker drove in the final run with a single after Kevin Wry walked. Gary Green relieved with bases loaded and struck out two to escape further trouble.

Chicopee Falls Mass The Generals Bill Martin Bliss Young Kevin Wry Marty Douglas Young Wry Mike Lusker Tigers Gary Green

U S men gymnasts head to Montreal for Olympic bid

Eight American men, led by Kurt Thomas and Wayne Young, depart to Montreal for the 1976 Olympics. The squad emphasizes consistency over stars, with veteran Gene Wettstone retiring after Montreal. If a medal occurs, it would likely be a team bronze behind Japan and the Soviet Union.

University Park UPI Karl Schwenzfeer Gene Wettstone U.S Penn State Montreal Wettstone East West Germany Japan Soviet Union Armando Vega Kurt Thomas Indiana State Brigham Young Wayne Young Mustaschioed Tom Beach California Illinois Bart Conner Madison Square Garden Marshall Avener Gene Whelan Peter Kormann Connecticut Whelan Louisiana State Mike Carter Olympic Village

Ex-owner Fran Monaco Bankrupt Over Sharks Debts

Jacksonville Florida Fran Monaco former owner of the defunct Jacksonville Sharks of the World Football League has filed for bankruptcy with debts nearing 2.8 million. The petition lists 44 creditors including Sharks coach Bud Asher and many former players who were unpaid after the 1974 season. The Sharks folded then and a 1975 purchase by new owners failed as the league collapsed.

Jacksonville, Fla UPI Fran Monaco Jacksonville Sharks Bud Asher Sharks

Standings and Sunday results in major league baseball

Sunday results show New York leads Milwaukee 6 2 and 10 2 in two games. Cleveland 6 Baltimore 3. Baltimore 6 Cleveland 2. Detroit 4 Boston 2 in 11 innings. Kansas City 5 California 4 in 11 innings. Oakland 5 Minnesota 3. Monday schedules include Oakland at Texas at 9 05 p.m. and other seven games.

New York Milwaukee Cleveland Baltimore Detroit Boston Kansas City California Oakland Minnesota Chicago Texas Norris Umbarger Leonard Singer Holtzman Fidrych Colborn Hood Palmer Jones Gares United Press International Philadelphia Pittsburgh Baltimore St. Louis Montreal West West Cincinnati Los Angeles San Diego Atlanta Houston San Francisco St. Louis Garos Cosgrove Dressler Carlton Rogers Denny Seaver Coleman Booker Ruthven Rhodes Alcala Foster

Rankin Leads Carner in Zaharias Invitational Final

In Chagrin Falls Ohio the final round of the Babe Zaharias Invitational Classic features LPGA stars Judy Rankin and JoAnne Carner chasing a 15 000 prize with Rankin holding a three stroke edge after a three under 69 in round three Jane Blalock and Marilyn J Smith are also within five strokes of the leaders Carner and Rankin together have dominated the tour the past three years

Chagrin Falls Ohio UPI JoAnne Carner Judy Rankin Ladies Professional Golf Association Rankin Jane Blalock Carner Marilyn J. Smith Carner-Rankin Tanglewood Country Club Blalock

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