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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1976

Page

13

Mets sweep Cubs in 13 run rout to cap weekend

The New York Mets crushed Chicago 13 3 to sweep the three game series at Wrigley Field. Ed Kranepool went 3 for 4 with a sixth homer and three RBIs as the Mets roughed up Cubs pitching, eight runs coming in the second inning. Mike Phillips and Jerry Grote joined the scoring with key hits, while Bill Madlock and Joe Wallis homered for Chicago.

New York Mets Shea Stadium Wrigley Field Mets Chicago Cubs Ed Kranepool Wrigley Park Cubs New York Kranepool Mike Phillips Jerry Grote John Milner Wayne Garrett Jay Kleven Bill Madlock Chicago Craig Swan Joe Wallis Boston Tigers Ralph Houk Frank MacCormack Detroit Roys Angels George Brett Kansas City John Mayberry Mayberry Bob Jones California Indians Orioles George Hendrick Buddy Bell Baltimore Andres Mora Bob Grich al Bumbry Ken Singleton Cleveland Frank Robinson

Trouble in Oakland bad sign for West

The Oakland A's, long used to clashing with owner Charles O. Finley, gained the upper hand Sunday, a development seen as a potentially ominous omen for the rest of the American League. If clubhouse fights reoccur, the team has repeatedly surged on the field, risking a reunified push toward a sixth straight West Division title despite sitting eight and a half games behind Kansas City after Finley sold three stars two weeks ago.

Oakland A’s Charles O. Finley A’s Oakland Kansas City Finley Joe Kuhn A's Rudi Blue

A's end strike threat as Finley yields to players

Oakland owner Charles O Finley bowed to players demanding pay and roster rights minutes before a game with the Minnesota Twins, avoiding MLBs first regular season strike since 1912. He kept up his public volleys at Commissioner Bowie Kuhn while announcing stars Joe Rudi and others would remain with the team.

Oakland UPI Charles O. Finley Major League Baseball Oakland A Bowie Kuhn Minnesota Twins Finley Chicago Rollie Fingers Vida Blue Kuhn Rudi Fingers Boston Red Sox Blue New York Yankees Axel Finley A's A’s Chuck Tanner

U S track trials end as Montreal looms for 1976 games

Eugene hosts the US Track and Field Trials closing amid debate over Olympic contenders. Leroy Walker backs the squad as strongest to date, naming favorites like Harvey Glance, Dwight Stones, Mac Wilkins, Frank Shorter and Edwin Moses while facing stiff international competition from Cuba France Kenya and Poland before the Montreal Olympics.

Eugene Ore UPI United States America Montreal Olympic Stadium Leroy Walker U.S Harvey Glance Dwight Stones Mac Wilkins Frank Shorter Edwin Moses Rick Wohlhuter Charles Foster Dave Roberts Earl Bell al Feuerbach George Woods Alberto Jauantorena Cuba Wohlhuter

UVM bouts decide eight U S boxing reps for Montreal

Eight U S boxers qualified in Burlington by Saturday night decisions at the University of Vermont. Winners from Cincinnati earlier earned automatic spots. rematches for undecided weight classes are to be held before July 10. The eight names include Louis Curtis Leo Randolph Charlie Mooney Howard Davis Ray Leonard Chuck Walker Leon Spinks and others.

Burlington UPI U.S University of Vermont Patrick Gymnasium Cincinnati Big John Tate Knoxville Tenn Marvin Stinson Philadelphia Keith Broome U.S. Navy Michael Spinks St. Louis Clinton Jackson Evergreen Ala Roosevelt Green Davey Armstrong Leonel Valencia Eddie Eagan Eagan New York Armstrong Puyallup Wash Munich Montreal Sugar Ray Leonard Palmer Park Bruce Curry Ft. Worth Tex Chuck Walker Jr Meza Ariz Henry Bunch U.S. Air Force Leon Spinks Jr John Davis Hempstead N.Y

First Vermont Bank Edges A W 2 1 In Little League Clash

In a must win game First Vermont Bank defeated defending champions A W 2 1 behind a steal one hit performance by Bob Antognioni. The victory ties league play and a playoff for the first half title is set for 6 p m today between the rivals. Second half action starts Tuesday under a revised schedule with managers to contact President Joseph Pello. The Little League thanks supporters for a $700 fund drive total.

Bennington Vermont Bank Bob Antognioni Joseph Pello Little League Pello

Revised minor league playoff schedule and meeting notice

The schedule lists games from June 28 to July 2 including A and W versus First Vermont and Tansitor versus Moose. A meeting of all managers and coaches of the minor leagues is scheduled for Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Little League field.

First Vermont Tansitor Moose Wed Kelly Oil Moose Pello Little League Field

Thoroughbred racing results from Eyndey meet

Detailed pari mutuel card listing horses, odds, payouts, and times. Attendance reached 4,640 with handle reported at 345,518. Key runners include Mecca, Geneva's Jet, Princess Lil, and Uchee with various quinielas, exactas, and trifectas featured.

Sir Steve Eastern Promise Perfecta Seth Tresilio Ti Pd Idle Intent Princess Lil

Horse pace results from Belmont Fair Grounds card

Seemingly random pacing results listed for multiple races on Monday June 28 1976 including horses like Doctor Ace He Miss Shannon and Maritime Tiger. The text enumerates dozens of placements with names and some earnings such as tenth pace purse of 1500 dollars and other prize amounts.

Torpettes Girl del Len Doctor Ace Miss Shannon Berts Pincer Jvennes Knight Shelby News Rocky Pret Erert Thirre Cavy Amexbro Ben Derius Hanover Elgnast Johnny Dawn Maritime Tiger Snoopy Boy Belmont PB Helor Kat Ieee Pine Hill Oi BK Marches Meadows Ree Bask

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