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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1970

Page

8

Patriots and Rutland clash in crucial WWL baseball test

Mt Anthony Patriots host Rutland Raiders in a top league showdown on County Street diamond at 4 p.m. The Patriots, 4-4, seek to extend a three-game win streak and pull into solo lead. the Raiders hold a 5-1 mark and boast strong hitting but uneven pitching. Key pitchers John Hart for the Patriots and Mark Mayhew for Rutland are expected to duel, with lineup details listed for both sides. The outcome could shape the league standings with seven games left.

Mt. Anthony Windsor Yellowjackets Patriots MSJ. Greylock Fair Haven Rutland Raiders John McShane John Hart Hart Keith LeBarron Gary Niles Bucky Long Robin Outwater Pete Perkins Darrell Raymond Guy Dunham Tony Wright Mark Mayhew MSJ Mayhew Frank Spencer Mark Butterfield Mike Cracher Keystone Vic Regimbald Scott Merritt Tom Swane Don Kinsman Steve Czachor Joe Teta

Former Yankee Making It Back in Houston

Former Yankee Jim Bouton pitched a six hitter for the Houston Astros, beating the Chicago Cubs 7-2. Bouton, who had lost his fastball, relied on a knuckleball and defense to earn the win while flinging his cap into the stands after the victory. Other major league results included Cincinnati over St. Louis 7-3, Atlanta 5-3 over Pittsburgh, and Rico Carty extending a 23 game hitting streak for the Braves.

Houston Astros Chicago Cubs Bouton Cincinnati St. Louis Atlanta Pittsburgh Bill Hands Astros Gary Nolan Carty Jim Nash Orlando Cepeda Braves

Bennington Little League Metting Plans 1970 Season

Bennington Little League Inc invites managers coaches parents and interested persons to a meeting Thursday May 7 at 7 30 p m at the Park Street Extension field. Topics include tryout dates auction and grand opening of the new facility plus forming local rules for 1970 and the method for selecting the All Star team. Members may contact president Joe Pello if unable to attend.

Bennington Little League Inc Little League Field Park Street Joe Pello

Knicks win sixth game for Willis Reed in playoff bid

New York tops Los Angeles 107 100 to take a 3 2 series lead as Willis Reed injures his hip. X rays to decide his availability for game six. Bradley sparks rally with 1 3 1 offense and stiff defense slows Wilt Chamberlain and Jerry West in the second half.

NEW York UPI Willis Reed New York Knicks National Basketball Association Los Angeles Reed Knicks Bill Bradley Wilt Chamberlain Jerry West Chamberlain Laker Joe Mullaney West Bradley Willis Dave Stallworth Kaput Madison Square Garden Los Angeles Lakers Danny Whelan Stallworth Lakers

Knicks Lose Willis Reed In Painful Night

New York Knicks center Willis Reed collapsed on the floor as the team faced a tough game, his injury casting doubt on his availability and signaling a possible end to his night. Teammates looked on as Reed fought through the pain, trying to stay in the contest despite the setback.

NEW York UPI New York Knicks Willis Reed

Rookie Goalie In Rugged Assignment

In St. Louis Ernie Wakely will start in goal for the Blues in game two of the Stanley Cup finals after Jacques Plante suffered a concussion. The Blues, who must win to stay alive, face a Bruins squad led by Bobby Orr with plans to shadow the star.

St. Louis Blues Jacques Plante al Arbour Blues Boston Bruins Boston Gardens ST. Louis UPI Ernie Wakely Wakely Plante Fred Stanfield Glenn Hall Scotty Bowman Bowman Bobby Orr Orr Bruins Jim Roberts Tim Eccleston Terry Crisp Roberts Boston Derek Sanderson Berenson

Saints Trade Davis Burris for Scarpati and Draft Pick

New Orleans traded guard Norm Davis and safety Bo Burris to Philadelphia for safety Joe Scarpati and an undisclosed draft choice. Scarpati joined the Eagles as a free agent six years ago and had 24 interceptions with Philadelphia, including eight in 1966, the league lead.

NEW Orleans UPI Norm Davis Bo Burris New Orleans Saints Philadelphia Eagles Joe Scarpati Scarpati Eagles Philadelphia

Beef Trust In Outer Pastures

In New York, one week after a deal that sent Rick Reichardt and Aurelio Rodriguez from the first place California Angels to the Washington Senators for Ken McMullen, jokes swirl about Reichardt’s fit in Washington’s outfield with Frank Howard. Ted Williams and staff weigh the move as McMullen strengthens the lineup behind Alex Johnson while Reichardt’s position is reassessed.

New York UPI Rick Reichardt Aurelio Rodriguez California Angels Washington Senators Ken McMullen Washington Reichardt Burbank Angels Rick Senators Big Frank Howard del Unser Hart Schafner Marx Unser Abercrombie, Unser and Fitch Cubs Mike Epstein Wasington Yankees Frank Howard Ted Williams Lefty Phillips Dick Walsh McMullen Alex Johnson Phillips Johnson

Joe Louis to leave Colorado Hospital for private care

Joe Louis, 56, remains under treatment at Colorado Psychiatric Hospital after a hold for treatment order. His attorney Irving Andrews said a court order would transfer him to a private hospital within two or three days and the boxer would be all right soon. In Chicago, Bears guard Howard Mudd had minor knee surgery with no cast, expected to be ready for training camp.

Denver UPI Joe Louis Colorado Psychiatric Hospital Joe Irving Andrews Louis State Hospital Chicago Howard Mudd Chicago Bears Mudd

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