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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1973

Page

5

U S pushes to overtime win over USSR for series edge

In Madison Square Garden the United States beat the Soviet Union 89 to 80 in overtime to clinch the cross country series as Ernie DiGregorio scored 25 and Marvin Barnes added key late baskets. Bob Cousy praised the team's effort amid a physical game with 75 personal fouls.

Martin Lader New York Russia United States Marvin Barnes Ussr Barnes Bob Cousy U.S Grst Madison Square Garden

Tryouts for Bennington Generals Continue Tonight at Spinelli Field

Team manager Roy Hill will view prospects as 30 hopefuls who appeared Sunday. Additional sessions are scheduled tonight and midweek at 6 on Spinelli Field with more tryouts Wednesday and Thursday. Joe Matteson from Whitehall will be one assistant coach alongside John O'Donnell from Besmington. O'Donnell starred as a pitcher in high school at Catholic High.

Bennington Generals Spinelli Field Roy Hill Will Joe Matteson John O'Donnell Matteson Whitehall N.Y Hill Cassetun State O'Donnell Besmington Catholic High

Gale to return as Colonels seek edge in ABA finals

Kentucky Colonels coach Joe Mullaney welcomes injured guard Mike Gale back tonight for game five of the ABA championship series against the Indiana Pacers. Gale has been out since April 18 with a severe eye injury, while Louie Dampier remains limited. Indiana coach Bob Lennard was ejected as Gus Johnson led the Pacers in a physical win.

Ernir DiGregorio Yanks Baltimore U.S Russia Munich Louisville Joe Mullaneya Kentucky Colonels Mike Gale American Basketball Association Indiana Pacers Gale Colonels Carolina Cougars Louie Dampier Mullaney Dampier Freddie Lewis Pacers Hick Mount Kentucky Donnie Freeman Indiana Bob “Slick” Lennard Gus Johnson Virginia Carolina Kentucky Pilot Darnell Hillman Roger Brown Hillman Dan Issel George McGinnis Issel

Orioles tied for first in crowded AL East

The Orioles moved into a first place tie in the American League East with a 12-13 record after an 8-2 win over Oakland. Boog Powell, in a season slump, delivered the key hit, tapping Lindblad for a two-run single after a three-run second inning. Doyle Alexander earned a five-hitter in Baltimore. Other AL results included Boston’s 4-1 win over Chicago and rain postponements in New York vs Minnesota.

Ff Vito Stelling Baltimore Orioles Baltimore Detroit New York Orloles Oakland A’s Boog Powell Powell Orioles Frank Robinson Ime Dick Williams Tollie Fingers Paul Lindblad Lindblad Boston Chicago Minnesota Petre Deteau Barthmore Ata Cleveland Kansas

Patriots Trip Rutland For Rescheduled Rutland Matchup

The Mt. Anthony Patriot baseball team travels to Rutland to rebound from Saturday's loss to Windsor. They beat Bennington 6-2 earlier, with Sausvilley or Parmenter likely on the mound. Offense must improve after only one hit in the previous game to attempt a sweep.

Mt. Anthony Patriot Saturdy Windsor Rutland Raiders Patriots Bennington Pete Sausvilley Walt Parmenter Yellow Jackets

Canadiens on Top, Can Win Cup Tonight

The Montreal Canadiens seek their 16th Stanley Cup by beating the Chicago Black Hawks in Montreal in game five. Montreal leads 3-1 after a 4-0 win in Chicago, with coach Scotty Bowman promising 60 minutes of effort. Chicago, favored on home ice, vows a stronger effort as Laperriere’s status and Henry Richard’s playoff depth loom.

Montreal UPI Montreal Canadiens Chicago Black Hawks Hawks Chicago Wahs Scotty Bowman Bowman Bhi Reay Jacques Laperriere Henry Richard Richard

Greyhound season's take tops six million in NH racing

Concord report shows New Hampshire greyhound season grossed 6,576,863 over 52 racing dates. Hinsdale Raceway closed after last Sunday's card as Robert Allard notes 5.5 percent state share of 395,327. Daily wagering averaged about 11,000, versus earlier 70,000 forecast.

Concord N.H UPI New Hampshire Robert Allard State Greyhound Racing Commission Hinsdale Allard Greyhound Allach

Mt Anthony Union to host football clinic Saturday morning

Mt Anthony Union High School head coach Ken Liportu and staff will run a football clinic in the school gym Saturday at 10. The two hour session covers game phases with five coaches including Mike Boyer on line tactics and Bob Montgomery on athletic injuries. Open to coaches and interested parents at no charge.

Ken Liportu Mt. Anthony Union High School Mike Boyer Bob Montgomery

Mt Anthony golfers top Rutland Brattleboro Otter Valley in Bennington

Mt Anthony Country Club hosts a boys golf match where the MAU Patriots defeated defending state champions Rutland High Brattleboro and Otter Valley. Tim Miller led with 41 while John Ottaviano 45 Bob Mook and Ed Sennett 44 each and Jerry Sennett 46. The Brattleboro girls beat MAU 117 108 with Pat Joppich 52 and Nadine Wisher 8. Next match Friday in Bellows Falls.

Mt. Anthony Rutland High Brattleboro Otter Valley Bennington Mt. Anthony Country Club MAU Rutland Tim Miller Patriots John Ottaviano Bob Mook Ed Sennett Jerry Sennett Ster Valley Pat Joppich Nadine Wisher Bellows Falls

Arlington Eagles roll past Ludlow in makeup game

The Arlington Eagles defeated Ludlow 9 2 in a Marble Valley League makeup contest. Arlington extended its win streak to five and aims for a sixth at Wallingford, with Daryl Brown expected to start and Denny Holton earning the win with 10 strikeouts.

Eagles Ludlow Arlington Arlington Eagle Jeff Corey Jim Corey Dave Hoyt Ferce Jim Hoyt Daryl Brown Eagle Denny Holton Ruus Jeff Helton Stuart Holton Wallingford

Designated hitters ahead of pitchers in early season surge

In a brief period through May 2, American League designated hitters belted 22 home runs in 224 games, surpassing last year’s pitchers who totaled 21 in 929 games. DHs also outpaced NL pitching in runs and RBIs, fueling a league batting surge led by White Sox, Red Sox, and others while Chicago and Boston posted top averages.

John Curtis Boston Chicago White Sox Stan Bahnsen Red Sox UPI Chicago White Sox Boston Red Sox Orlando Cepeda Minnesota Baltimore Oakland Cleveland Detroit

Mt Anthony girls beat Cambridge in season opener 85 44

Mt Anthony girls track overwhelmed Cambridge High 85 to 44 in Cambridge yesterday afternoon. Sandy Cook led with four first places including the mile and discus, Sue Mulligan added two wins and a second, Sandy Shea also posted two wins and a second, and Ue Pateiola tallied ten firsts. Next meet Friday May 1 versus Bellows Falls.

Cambridge Mt. Anthony Cambridge High Sandy Cook Vermont Sue Mulligan Sandy Shea Ue Pateiola Peggy LaCroix Fran Cooke Patty Thomas Stephanie Johnson Marlene Watson Debby Niles Kris Flys Melody Crawford Kathy Sanders Debby Nites Bellows Falls

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