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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1976
Page
14
Mets star Tom Seaver and General Manager Joe McDonald signaled potential agreement after a rocky period over baseball labor dispute involvement and a multiyear contract. Seaver called the latest offer from the Mets reasonable and fair following a Tuesday meeting.
Plymouth New Hampshire captured the first women’s basketball tournament at Mt Anthony Junior High School, defeating Pittsfield 40-29 in Friday action and sweeping Pittsfield 51-31 in the final on Sunday. Paige Libercent, Anita Wilkie, Susan Coffey and teammates led Plymouth to the title with standout performances, while Judy Bramley of Pittsfield YMCA took the second place trophy and Ann Deaneault earned tournament MVP. Plans for a regional league next year were announced by the Bennington Recreation Department.
Brown and Boston University each placed two players on the All-New England Division I team as the New England Hockey Writers Association announced the honors. George Crowe of Dartmouth earned Coach of the Year, while Brown’s Gilligan and McCabe joined its team alongside ECAC champion Boston University.
Boston manager Darrell Johnson shows rare optimism as he likes the projected rotation of Tiant Wise Lee and Jenkins for the April 9 opener in Baltimore. Dillard’s strong shoulder boosts depth as a potential utility infielder and right handed DH, while umpires plan a meeting at Mt. Anthony High School. Tiant steadied after rough start in a 6-3 win over St. Louis as Johnson eyes nine or ten pitchers.
New franchises Seattle Seahawks and Tampa Bay Buccaneers shape rosters with distinct aims. Tampa, led by GM John McKay, loads up on offensive talent including Harold Hart and Manfred Moore while adding tight end Bob Moore. Seattle, under Jack Patera, builds a strong defense with linebackers Mike Curtis Ken Geddes Ken Hutcherson and adds secondary help from Al Matthews Eddie McMillan Randy Colbert.
The Northway League expands to eight teams led by Bennington Generals with St. Johnsville Morris Hudson Falls Saratoga Halfmoon Amsterdam and Cobleskill also fielding clubs. Season opens May 28 with a league double header at Mt. Anthony Spinelli Field and 28 league plus 16 non league games.
Mt Anthony high school baseball played a Drury scrimmage with coach John McShane noting good things but defense and lineup still unsettled. Captains Worden and Pembroke lead a mixed group as MAU eyes an April 8 home opener against Hoosick Falls with a 3:30 p.m. start at Spinelli Field. JV at Welling Field in North Bennington.
The Bennington Elks plan a banquet on April 24 to honor the Mt Anthony basketball team with awards and dinner. Tickets are available at the high school the Elks Evans News and Geannesis Restaurant.
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