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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1967
Page
6
California Angels arrive with strong batting led by Jimmie Hall and Don Mincher, both traded from Minnesota for Dean Chance. Pitching hinges on Lopez, Brunet, Sanford, Burdette, and Newman as Rigney builds a versatile rotation with new and returning arms.
Houston coach Guy Lewis signals a potential upset over top ranked UCLA in the NCAA tournament semifinal at Freedom Hall. North Carolina faces Dayton in the opening game as UCLA seeks a third title in four years, with Elvin Hayes leading Houston’s bid and Lew Alcindor dominating the Bruins.
New York based report by UPI states Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia 76ers was voted the NBA's most valuable player with 80 first place votes from 108, appearing on 90 percent of ballots. He led in rebounds and set an 68 percent field goal record while aiding Philadelphia to the Eastern Division title and the best regular season winning percentage. Nate Thurmond and Bill Russell trailed in voting.
Orioless in a quandary over Babe Ruth era hopeful Mike Epstein as spring training questions whether to keep him, trade him to the Yankees, or send him down. Epstein, a 23 year old left handed hitter, starred in minor leagues with 102 RBIs and 29 homers, while also playing left field for the Orioles this spring amid lineup reshuffles involving Powell Blefary and Frank Robinson. The Cubs and Yankees have shown strong interest, with New York seeking priority if a trade occurs, and Orioles GM Harry Dalton saying they will decide in time.
Canada edged the United States 2-1 in Vienna as Morris Mott scored twice in the final period to keep Canada and Russia tied atop the eight nation round robin. The U S led 1-0 through two periods, while Craig Falkman opened scoring for the Americans. Sweden beat East Germany 8-2 in the other Group A game.
UPI reports New England Council figures showing base depths and conditions at Vermont ski areas. Bolton Valley 28 to 48 inches, Brattleboro counties and Bromley 25 to 58 inches, Madonna Mountain 20 to 55 inches with spring skiing, Killington 23 to 52 inches, Stratton 35 to 63 inches, Sugarbush 24 to 55 inches, Okemo 22 to 42 inches, Mt Snow 43 to 74 inches, many locations feature powder or packed powder and ranges from good to excellent conditions.
Winter Haven report on Boston slugger George Scott concussed and sidelined after colliding with the right field wall while chasing a line drive. He spent the night in hospital with a sprained right hand and facial bruising as Boston beat the Dodgers 7-4 on Russ Gibson’s pinch homer.
California Florida showdown headlines the 22nd Gulfstream Park Handicap with Pretense the favorite and Ring Twice aiming to repeat after wins at Hialeah and Widener Handicap. Other contenders include Bokum Quinta Amberoid Francis A and War Censor in the mile and a quarter stakes.
Boston Bruins sit bottom of the NHL standings after a 5-3 loss to Toronto in Boston Garden. Toronto's comeback, led by Pete Stemkowski with a hat trick, moved the Leafs toward second place as Boston trails Detroit by 12 points with four games left. Coach Punch Imlach praised Stemkowski and noted Toronto’s pride and drive in the victory. The report also notes Telecast plans for the East-West College All-Star game set for April 1 in Lexington with live color coverage at 2 p.m. EST.
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