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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1969

Page

9

Red Sox edge Tigers in 11 to boost early season run

Boston defeats Detroit 4-2 in 11 innings as Rico Petrocelli belts a game winning homer. Mike Nagy pitches nine strong for Boston, while Pat Dobson and Denny McLain struggle with control. Williams reshapes rotation adding Nagy and Ray Jarvis, with Culp to start Seattle opener.

Boston UPI Boston Red Sox Detroit Red Sox Seattle Tigers Mayo Smith Denny McLain Rico Petrocelli Pat Dobson McLain Don McMahon Petrocelli Dick Schofield Tony Conigliaro George Thomas Mike Nagy al Lyle Nagy Dobson Dick Williams Navy McMahon Ray Jarvis Jarvis Williams Reg Smith Carl Yastrzemski Ray Culp Gary Bell George Scott

Aqueduct Strike Extends Eighth Day Of Closed Racing

New York The dispute between the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association and the New York State legislature kept Aqueduct closed for the eighth consecutive racing date. The strike has cost the state 2.5 million dollars in revenue with no quick settlement in sight. HBPA members distributed literature outside the track seeking four additional racing days next year to aid backstretch workers. They propose using pari mutuel tax revenue for a pension fund and hoped to meet Governor Nelson Rockefeller and Racing Commissioner Joseph Gimma to resolve the impasse.

NEW York API Horseman’s Benevolent and Protective Association Aqueduct HBPA Nelson Rockefeller Joseph A. Gimma State Racing Commission

Bouton Recalled by Pilots From Vancouver

Seattle Pilots recall pitcher Jim Bouton from Vancouver while relief pitcher Johnny Morris is sent to the Pacific Coast League on option. Bouton was a 21 game winner with the New York Yankees in 1963.

Seattle UPI Jim Bouton Seattle Pilots Vancouver Johnny Morris Bouton New York Yankees

Red Sox Send Billy Conigliaro to Louisville

Boston trades Billy Conigliaro to Louisville to make room for Don Lock from Philadelphia. Don Lock arrives as an extra outfielder and pinch hitter while Billy, batting .313 with four homers and six RBIs, heads to the minors after manager Dick Williams cites need for work and limited chances in Boston.

Boston UPI Red Sox Philadelphia Phillies Billy Conigliaro Don Lock Phils Bill Schlesinger Lock Billy Louisville Dick Williams George Thomas Williams Conigliaro

Fenway Crowd Sets Weekend Attendance Milestone

Fenway Park drew 95,426 fans for a three game set with the Detroit Tigers weekend crowds. Sunday attendance reached 33,515, boosting Boston�s total to 273,615 in 12 home games, ahead of last season and ahead of the defending champion Tigers in their first 12 home dates. Lock, who signed with the Yankees in 1958, has MLB experience since 1962 with the Senators and Phillies.

Boston UPI Red Sox Detroit Tigers Fenway Park Tigers Lock Yankees Senators Phillies

Celtics vs Lakers in seventh game for NBA title

In Los Angeles a deciding seventh game pits the Boston Celtics led by coach player Russell against the Los Angeles Lakers. West hampered by a hamstring injury hopes to play better as Chamberlain and Russell vie for series supremacy and a historic dynastic fifth title for Boston.

Inglewood Calif UPI Boston Celtics Bob Cousy National Basketball Association Celtics Los Angeles Lakers Boston Bill Russell St. Louis Russell Los Angeles Lakers Jerry West West

Saratoga Pace and Trot Entries May 5 1969 Overview

Horse racing entries listed for nine races at Saratoga on Monday May 5 1969. Contains pace races with multiple named horses and drivers, including Rebel Land, Grateful Leo, and Knight Champ, plus a Worthy Victory note.

Pea Shooter Johnson Hazel Mite—Goodsell Hobo Lady—Simeszky Nikki Dream—Kelly Josedale Katrinka— Butcher Lusty Mike—Mondi Jim Blaze Jevons Beth Barmin Heeney Rebel Land Guy Uhuru—Baillargeon Mr. Hughby—Morel Ra Castle—Johnson Junos Gem— Berg Runnymede June—Goodsell Volo Direct Lockwood Mill Muldoon—DeSantis Quick Prime Grateful Leo Marks Jonyn—Breton Las Vegas Adams Arden Dowds—Schaffer Farmer Barney—LaRouchh Dell Truax—Cole Rebel Land Lori—Heeney Minnie—DeSantis Davids Patty—Blake Ae Wells Algiers Peckham Jane Gay Phetteplace Prince Hoot—Davis Dominique Boy—Baillargeon Archandy— Allen Grant Blaze—McGuire Sue Eden—Lambae Shining Knight Champs Honor—DeSantis Carol Patch Belmonte General Armbro— Paquet Jeff Armstrong Vicidomint S. E. Phil—Bennett Sea Wel France Lola B. D.—Kelly Sussex Bearcat— Putz Sam Ovelmo—Wiswall Jones Comet—Lamb Lord Worthy—Wells Harlan Newport Vididomini Smokey Muriel—Moore Cold Spring Desire—Chase F.C. Von—Belmonte Little Crocker Davis Clancy Norris Frisky Hanover Val Laird Widows Girl Putz Dixie Red—Morse Noble Belle—Kelly the Idiot—Dunn Star Mercury Magda Wick—Fox Pace Partner—Heck Ronnie—LeDuc Riccochet Todd Lothter Highland Leo—McGuire Quo Vadis M.—Ferriero Ricky R Volo—Allen Scotts Cat—Berg Worthy—Richards Tin Knocker Thornapple Knight Champ—Harp Shel A Dazzler Floyd Timer Mir—Lareau Travis

Pownal Entries Show Racing Winners By Class and Owner

The list details Pownal race entries across nine classes with $1,200 to $1,600 purses. Notable names include Handley owned entries such as Cerise Royale and Miss Sunglow, Pruden with Jet Request and See Sam, and NB and Olcott affiliates among others.

Handley Jet Request Pruden Little Lizze Pruden Dromore— Thompson Zett’s Ftate Seraffio Miss Sunglow—Donahue Air Tong Santiago Donato Winawar—Green Early Boy Cardella Sam—Galley Jerry’s Libby Fair Pine Reeder Claire

Waterbury Tribe Keeps Chase On Pirates In Tight Standings

Waterbury Indians swept Reading 5-2 to stay 1/2 game behind the Eastern League leader Pittsburgh Pirates. Elmira beat Manchester 2-1 and Pittsfield defeated York 4-2 as Vic Correll and Al Diamond homered twice and Tom Jones hurled a four hitter, despite six walks.

Waterbury Indians York States Indians Reading Phils Pirates Elmira Manchester Pittsfield York Vic Correll al Diamond Tom Jones Phils Waterbury Jones Ken Reynolds John Mason Red Sox Kat Shitanshi Shitanshi Dick Colpaert Mason

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