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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1970

Page

8

Huge Frank Howard Launches Run Rampage for Lead

Frank Howard, 1968 AL homer king and recent runner up, hit his eighth homer of the season and his third in three games as the Washington Senators routed the Milwaukee Brewers 12 to 2. Howard has six homers in his last eight games while Brant Alyea figures in subsequent notes.

Frank Howard Senators Milwaukee Brewers Howard Brant Alyea Minnesota Twins Joe Grzenda Twins Cleveland Indians Milwaukee Bernie Allen Red Sox Stan Bahnsen Yankees California Bahnsen Roy White Rudy May Bob Oliver Kansas City Detroit Amos Otis Oliver Joe Keough Royals al Kaline Cesar Gutierrez Mike Fiore Gutierrez Bill Butler White Sox

Patriots Host Slaters Today

The Mt Anthony Patriots seek to maintain their lead in Western Vermont League by hosting the Fair Haven Slaters at 3 30 this afternoon on their home diamond after a 8 7 nine inning win over Mt Greylock. The Patriots sit 1 0 in league play and 3 4 on the season.

Mt. Anthony MLJ Rutland John McShane Mt. Greylock John Hart Hart Keith LeBarron Gary Niles Bucky Long Robin Outwater Pete Perkins Darrell Raymond Guy Dunham Tony Wright Patriots MSJ Greylock Bennington County Arlington Eagles Burr & Burton Bulldogs Eagles Proctor Phantoms Bulldogs Poultney Blue Devils

High School Baseball Standings Across Vermont

Otter Valley meets Woodstock while Chester plays West Rutland Ludlow faces Wallingford Burr and Burton contests Poultney Arlington clashes Proctor in a busy day of high school baseball action spread across regional venues.

Otter Valley Woodstock Chester West Rutland Ludlow Wallingford Burr & Burton Poultney Arlington Proctor Marble Valley Western Vt Mt. Anthony West Rutland Rutland MSJ Burr & Burton Fair Haven Proctor Poultney Chester Fair Haven Rutland

West a Doubtful Starter Tonight

Inglewood California United States Lakers face Knicks as Jerry West may miss game four of the NBA finals due to a jammed left thumb. West, averaging 31.6 points this series, may be unable to play after X rays showed no fracture but severe soreness. Willis Reed leads New York with 104 points while Wilt Chamberlain battles rebound disparity as the Knicks hold a 2-1 series edge.

Inglewood Calif UPI Los Angeles Lakers Jerry West National Basketball Association New York Knicks Knicks West Lakers NBA New York Robert Kerlan Kerlan Willis Reed Grambling Los Angeles Wilt Chamberlain Reed Chamberlain Red Holtzman

Blues Top Penguins Behind Keenan's Big Night

St. Louis Blues forward Larry Keenan scored the first and last goals in a key win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Coach Scotty Bowman lauded Keenan, noting his 41 goals across three seasons including 14 in playoffs, a string highlighted by his Thursday night performance.

Pittsburgh UPI Larry Keenan Scotty Bowman St. Louis Blues Keenan Blues Bowman Pittsburgh Penguins al Smith Penguins St. Louis Penguin Lesey Binkley Bill McCreary Smith Smitty Tim Ecclestone Red Berenson McCreary Duane Rupp Ron Schock Michel Biere Minnesota

Kentucky Derby Draws Odd Pair and Naskra's Derby Bid

AUPI report profiles Richard Hersch and Peter Jacobs, owners of Naskra, a 12 to 1 Derby contender bought for 35000, with trainer Phil Johnson as part of the plan and hopes for a celebratory win in Louisville. Also covered are St. Bonaventure coach Larry Weise’s five year deal, the Blues beating the Penguins to reach the Stanley Cup finals, and Iowa legalizing boxing and wrestling with a state athletes commissioner.

New York UPI Louisville Richard Hersch Peter Jacobs Hersch and Jacobs Harry Gordon Naskra Churchill Downs Phil Johnson Phil Hersch Everglades Jacobs OLEAN N.Y Larry Weise St. Bonaventure Weise

League Standings and Schedule Notes from Recent Baseball Action

Montreal defeated Los Angeles 2 1 in a league game while Houston hosted St Louis under night rain postponed. Other results include Oakland 7 over Boston 8 and Minnesota 4 over Cleveland 1. Upcoming games list Houston at St Louis Chicago at Atlanta Pittsburgh at Cincinnati Montreal at Los Angeles New York at San Diego Phil at San Francisco Minn at Cleveland and several city matchups with night starts.

Allen Cleveland Harmon Killebrew Rich Reese Leo Cardenas Boston Oakland Chicago Baltimore New York California Kansas City Detroit Los Angeles Montreal Hous St. Louis Houston St. Loui Atlanta Pittsburgh Cincinnati Los Ang San Diego Phil San Francisco Minn Wash Milwaukee Kan City Det Minnesota Washington Pittsburgh Boston Kansas Cith New

Silent Screen Seeks Derby Glimpse Amid Big Louisville Field

Silent Screen, the 2yearold champion a year ago, is among 18 starters in the 171300 Kentucky Derby. Trainer Bowes Bond believes the colt can rebound despite three straight defeats if traffic jams and pressure don’t hamstring him. Naskra’s trainer Phil Johnson warns of heat in the hoof risk. Fathom will be ridden by Diane Crump, marking the first woman jockey in a Kentucky Derby.

Louisville UPI Silent Screen Bowes Bond Phil Johnson Naskra Johnson Terlago George George Lewis Holy Land Dust Commander Protanto Admiral’s Shield Dr. Behrman Ranch Lejos Robin’s Bug Action Getter Fathom Diane Crump

Pownal Entries From Final Act Hills and More

A catalog of horse performances and entries listing the Final Act Hills, Olglea Miller, Hambro Woods, Fair Valley Hill, Morambo Burleson, Sir Deputy Gee, Mr Banker Hill, Fair Indian O Conor, Lorrey Boy Diamond, Agram Handley, Fond Discovery NB, Rusty Rogue Lewis, Polar Fleet Marine, Wiley Ways NB, Troy s Man Moriarty, By Wham Morgan, Fire and Sword Pruden, and Cheri Cat Lewis completing the third event.

Olglea — Miller Hambro — Woods Fair Valley — Hill Morambo — Burleson Gee Banker — Hill Fair Indian — O’conor Lorrey Boy — Diamond Agram — Handley Fond Discovery Rusty Rogue — Lewis Polar Fleet — Marine Wiley Ways Troy

Red Sox Sweep Oakland Series

Boston edges Oakland 8 7 at Fenway as six homers and seven doubles power the win. Lyle preserves Peters third win, while Scott Conigliaro and Petrocelli homer. Odom exits rotation after fight. Braves sign Ron Kline, release Dick Farrell to clear roster space.

Rico Petrocelli George Scott Billy Conigliaro Boston Oakland Felipe Alou Joe Rudi Frank Fernandez A’s Gary Peters Fenway Park Esplanade Fenway al Lyle Red Sox California Angels Ray Culp Tom Murphy Vicente Romo Clyde Wright Sonny Siebert Andy Messersmith Athletics Lyle Don Mincher Ray Jarvis Bill Lee Ed Phillips Peters Atlanta UPI Ron Kline Atlanta Braves Kline Braves Dick Farrell Farrell

Saratoga First Pace Results at the 600 Norwich event

The Saratoga race card shows first pace results with Norwich Billy at 6.00 and 3.40 for Noble Tom and Ensign Wyn at 4.40 and 2-40.2 for the winning time. Wagering Daily Double paid 14.60 for 2-1.

Norwich Billy Ebiergeon Noble Tom Paradis Ensign Wyn Sokol France Ibaf More Collyers Pride Butcher Jello Key LaPage Pace Star Nap Allen Side Bet Chase Prim Polly Pultz Silky Sullivan Coppola Breezetop White Arapaho Hanover Wells Noble Blame LaRouch Thorpes Chimes Brownell Balia Devis Hanover LeDuc Ralph Brave Angus Bardier May Gray Timely Story Lightning Dream Nardin Butler War Chant Poplar Hanover Davis Seaway Sis DeSantis Nokki Dream Handle

Saratoga Entries Seven Update for Four Bitts-Davis

Saratoga racing card lists four entries for Four Bitts Davis and Smith Bell Bouvrette in the seventh and eighth races. The brief notice notes entries include Smith Bell and Bouvrette among the competing horses at the track.

Four Bitts — Davis Smith Bell — Bouvrette

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