Reds Rip Snorting Hit Pirates to Move Lead
Cincinnati Reds rout Pirates 11 7 as Johnny Bench boosts average and homers with two doubles. Jim Merritt earns win with help from Cloninger and Carroll. Other games see Astros, Dodgers, Phillies, Mets win. Cubs at Atlanta rained out.
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Elks Keglers Win District Pin Crown
Rutland officials saw the Bennington BPOE kegling squad dethrone Rutland at Bowlerama Center. The Bennington bowlers swept to the Southern District bowling crown with a 2723 series, overpowering the reigning champions.
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Local Bennington bowlers win district title in dramatic finish
Anchored by Jim Colusi, Bennington bowls upset Rutland to capture the district championship. The squad toppled Rutland 1013 in the final game after opening with a 910 and 800 series, led by Colusi 600 with Honiker 533 and Corbett 606. They advance to the state Elks championship versus Barre.
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Eagles and Bulldogs Lose Marble Valley League Clashes
Arlington Eagles lost 8-7 to Proctor Phantoms after a late rally, with Carl Sheldon homering and 20 total base hits in a high scoring battle. Burr & Burton Bulldogs fell 2-0 to Poultney as Ron Scott struck out 15 and limited them to two hits. Both teams stand 1-1 in league play.
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Jelley Purdy Score Victories at Devil's Bowl
In West Haven Bennington County drivers Butch Jelley of North Pownal and Barry Purdy of Bennington won at Devil's Bowl. Jelley upset Will Cagle of Tampa in the 30 lap feature, while Purdy edged Tim Baker by half a car length in the late model sportsman race.
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Injuries Could Decide NBA Final Showdown
New York Knicks center Willis Reed may miss time with a knee issue as the Knicks host the Los Angeles Lakers in game five. Wilt Chamberlain dominated rebounding with 25 boards while Jerry West scored 37 despite a jammed left thumb. Reed plans to push through workouts as cortisone is considered if pain persists.
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Kaline Delivers Two-Run Homer as Tigers Edge White Sox
Detroit veteran Al Kaline, age 35, hit a two-run homer and a run-scoring single to lead the Tigers to a 6-5 win over the Chicago White Sox. Kaline, batting .337 with 19 RBIs, called the season odd but says his contribution remains steady. The win pulls Detroit within a half game of Baltimore in the AL East race while other scores across the league shift the standings. The article also notes the final Little League registration date of May 6 for Bennington, with details on eligibility and required birth certificates at the Park St Extension field from 7 to 8 p.m.
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Stewart wins Japan Grand Prix at Fuji Speedway
World champion Jackie Stewart of Scotland won the 300 kilometer Japan Grand Prix at Fuji Speedway in a Brabham BT30. Australian driver Max Stewart finished second in a Mildren Waggott.
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New Way Found To Stop Hair Loss Grow More Hair
Houston readers are invited to test a 32 day treatment from Loesch Laboratory Consultants Inc. promising to stop hair loss and regrow hair for both men and women. The firm notes not all cases qualify and offers a money back guarantee if it does not help.
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