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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1968

Page

8

Undefeated Patriots Clash With Raiders In Rutland Showdown

Mt Anthony Patriots visit Rutland to face the undefeated Raiders at Flaitz Field in a Western Vermont League showdown. Patriots ace J J Moore seeks victory to maintain a 6 0 season and 3 0 league mark, while Rutland counters with Bob Pinney and a 5 2 overall record.

Flaitz Field Rutland Rutland Raiders Joe Teta Mt. Anthony Patriots Vermont Raiders McShane J.J. Moore Bob Pinney Moore Rick Bartholdi Scott Racicot New England

Antispitball ruling sidelines Gus Mauch in Phillies game

A disputed antispitball rule led to manager Gene Mauch and pitcher John Boozer being ejected as Phillies visiting Philadelphia faced a 3-0 Mets win. The controversy centered on Boozer touching his mouth on the mound and the umpire’s wide interpretation.

Gus Mauch Gene Mauch Philadelphia John Boozer Boozer Plate Ed Vargo Mauch Vargo Dick Hall

White Sox Dropping Vet Ken Boyer

CHICAGO UPI Ken Boyer once MVP with the 1964 Cardinals was dropped by the White Sox on waivers for unconditional release. Bill Melton from Hawaii’s PCL replaces him. Ed Short said the move aims to boost spirit after a down year.

White Sox Ken Boyer Chicago UPI Chicago White Sox Bill Melton Hawaii Sox Boyer New York Yankees Ed Short

Derby Hopeful Forward Pass Draws 13th Post

Trainer Jimmy Conway hopes the 13th post for Calumet Farm’s Forward Pass hampers rivals in the Kentucky Derby. Conway, seeking a second Derby win with Francie’s Hat, notes Forward Pass won the Florida Derby and Blue Grass Stakes and fears early pace pressure.

Louisville Jimmy Conway Francie Calumet Farm Conway Chateaugay Citation Coaltown Indian Creek Iron Liege America Forward Pass

Chatman Signs with New York Giants as seventh round pick

Doug Chatman a 245 pound defensive end from Jackson State signed a contract with the New York Giants. The strong pass rusher was the Giants seventh round draft choice.

NEW York UPI Doug Chatman Jackson State New York Giants National Football League Chatman Giants

Finley Castoffs Propel Sox To Climb In Nl East Fight

Jose Santiago and Ken Harrelson, ex-Charlie Finley pros from Kansas City, spark Boston to a 4-1 win over the California Angels ending a four game skid. Santiago notches his 11th straight victory as he strengthens his grip near a club record. The Red Sox set up a three game weekend with Oakland as Jerry Stephenson faces Jim Hunter in the opener.

Boston UPD Charley Finley Kansas City Red Sox Finley Oakland Athletics Jose Santiago Jim Lonberg California Angels Ken Harrelson Jerry Stephenson Jim Hunter Santiago Dean Chance Twins Jim Northrup Tom Phoebus Orioles Yankees Phoebus Mickey Mantle Andy Etchebarren Paul Blair Mark Belanger Baltimore Angels Paul Schaal

Boston Red Sox Ferrets Four Straight With Harrelson Heroics

In a windy Boston alley, Hawk Harrelson homered and drove in three as Boston toppled the Los Angeles Angels. Reggie Smith contributed two doubles before a stomach ailment sidelined him, while the Red Sox benefited from Angels misplays late to extend a winning streak.

One-Two Finish in Churchill Downs Handicap

United Press International reports Cabildo and Tartan Man, trained by Mrs. Joe W. Brown's stable, finish first and second in the $15,000 Churchill Downs Handicap with Jimmy Combest guiding Cabildo to a length victory. Zamilu takes Aqueduct feature after Southside Miss disqualification for Ameri Belle interference. At Hollywood Park, Nacimieno scores a front-running win by a length and a quarter in the $7,500 allowance for 3-year-olds.

Cabildo Joe W. Brown Jimmy Combest Round Table Zamilu Aqueduct B. Levkoff Ameri Belle Johnny Rotz Hollywood Park Nacimiento

Prix Boycott Forces Spanish Grand Prix Standstill

The GPDA posted a road closed sign and barred its drivers from the May 12 Spanish Grand Prix citing unsafe Madrid circuit standards. Longshots dominated Hollywood races producing an $870 daily double with Charming Fleet at $63.60 and Windslow at $30.00. At Garden State Park, Battle Of Roses led all the way to win the feature.

Trumpington England UPID Louis Stanley GPDA Madrid Hollywood Charming Fleet Garden State Park G.D. Widener

West Rutland Tops Hard Luck Bulldogs 2-0 in Pitchers Duel

West Rutland edged Burr and Burton 2-0 at Hincy Field in a tight game led by Mike Grabowski who earned the win. McLellan carried a near perfect game until a sixth inning run. West Rutland’s only two hits came in the fourth and sixth innings.

West Rutland Burr Burton Dave McLellan Cloud Hincy Field McLellan Bulldogs Mike Grabowski Grabowski Frank Mone Aime Zoufaly Mike Kulig Joe Squire Westside McLelland Bob Geryk Tony Reczek Squire Stan Dziibek Bob Kapitan Boxscore

Carew Tops AL Hit Parade in Dramatic Twins Win

Rod Carew sparked the Minnesota Twins with a 3 hit performance in a 2 1 0 win over Detroit, raising his AL leading average to .360 and 27 hits. The Orioles and Red Sox also won, with Phoebus and Santiago delivering dominant pitching as Harrelson led Boston with 3 hits and 2 RBIs.

Rod Carew Carew Minnesota Twins Detroit Tigers Panama Twins Tigers Baltimore Orioles

North Stars Blues Face Decisive West Division Playoff

Minnesota North Stars and St. Louis Blues meet in St Louis for a pivotal West Division playoff game with a 2,500 dollars per man prize for the winner and a path to the Stanley Cup finals against the Montreal Canadiens. NHL President Clarence Campbell discussed a proposed four of seven quarter finals and three of five semifinals, but the idea was rejected by the board. He noted the Canadiens remain strong contenders though the West would challenge them.

Bloomington Minn Clarence Campbell North Stars Blues Campbell NHL Montreal Canadiens

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