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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1969

Page

10

Drury overruns Patriots on Coun ty Street diamond

Drury High of North Adams surged past Mt Anthony 8 to 2 in a non league baseball clash on County Street as Gary Lussier and Andy DiSanti homered. Mt Anthony saw their 23 game win streak end despite brief threats, with Drury piling up seven hits to five.

Mt. Anthony John McShane Patriots Massachusetts Drury High North Adams Gary Lussier Andy DiSanti Blue Devils Patriot Don Ryan Lussier Drury Ryan Bob Gage Tony Wright DiSanti Skein Brattleboro Rutland MSJ Fran Maynard B. J. Woodard Vermont MSJ Mounties

Red Sox Pilot Goes With Jones For Tonight’s Start

Boston manager Dick Williams plans to start Dalton Jones at first base against the Angels if he’s able, returning Jones from a six game absence while George Thomas has contributed five hits in the past two games. In Montreal, Willie Peake signed with the Alouettes after being the 11th pick for the 49ers, and Boston will start Nagy as a two game series opener with California. Petrocelli leads the AL with a .367 average and eight homers, while Conigliaro rests batting practice to conserve energy.

Anaheim Calif UPI George Thomas Boston Red Sox Boston Thomas Dick Williams Dalton Jones California Angels Jones Mike Nagy California Williams Tony Mike Andrews

League Standings and Saturday Night Baseball Schedule

San Francisco at Chicago in a 2:30 p.m. game headlines Saturday’s slate with Marichal facing Hands. The night games feature Houston at New York Cin at Montreal Los Angeles at Pittsburgh San Diego at St Louis and league matchups Boston at California Washington at Seattle New York at Oakland Minnesota at Detroit Chicago at Cleveland Kansas City at Baltimore.

San Francisco Chicago Houston New York Cin Montreal Los Ang Pittsburgh San Diego St. Louis Boston Jarvis Nagy California Messersmith Washington Coleman Seattle Barber Oakland Minnesota Detroit Cleveland Kan City Baltimore L. Pet St. Louis Ll West Atlanta L.A San Fran Cinel Philadelphia Lemaster Geaver Cincinnati Culver Grant Los Angeles Singer Ellis Jackson W. ii. Pee le Pet Kansas City Grottlemyre Mobson

Powder Puff Hitters Rally Past Phillies 9-7

Houston Astros outlast Philadelphia 9-7 as Alou and Edwards drive in decisive runs in the ninth. Alou hit three and Edwards collected two hits including the game tying RBI, lifting Houston over Philadelphia in a late-innings comeback. Phils manager Skinner criticized bullpen woes and hinted at possible changes.

Houston Rick Wise Denis Menke Doug Rader Alou Edwards Gary Geiger Norm Miller Gary Wagner Curt Blefary Rader Skinner Philadelphia Phils Eugene

Grants Beats Cross Oil 13-11 In YMCA Softball

Grants edged Cross Oil 13-11 after trailing 7-0 early, reversing a loss from their earlier game. Eustis earned the win over Livingston in seven innings as Grants piled 18 hits, Jones and Christie each tallying three hits for the victors while four Cross Oil players had two hits apiece.

Grants Edges Giants Bennington Cross Oil Eustis Livingston Grants Jones Christie Grant Raciet Livingston Gardner Christie Morris Eustis Coyne AB Lorette Briggs Moon Cassidy Marsh Harrington West Gates Boxscore AB R H Linescore Warner Jones Durocher

Storm Washes Out Texas Open First Round Play

At Pecan Valley, 155 players faced a violent storm that halted the Texas Open after heavy rain, hail, and wind. Tommy Aaron led after nine holes at 33 before play was suspended. Rocky Thompson had just tied the course record in the pro-am and later stalled. Trevino and Miller Barber were among the top players absent from the crowded field.

San Antonio, Tex UPI Rocky Thompson Tommy Aaron Pecan Valley Country Club Aaron Thompson Trevino Miller Barber Cafavorites

Aqueduct Returns To Near Normalcy After Boycott Ends

New York Aqueduct resumes normal operations after HBPA members end a boycott tied to pension funds for backstretch workers. Agreement with NYRA preserves purse structures while funding welfare and pensions for over 3,000 employees. Jockeys expected back as Withers Stakes prepares for the Preakness field with six horses listed for the mile race.

NEW York API Aqueduct Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association New York Racing Association HBPA New York State Ack Ack Majestic Prince Arts and Letters Top Knight al Hattab Jay Ray

West defends Wilt and reflects on Lakers Celtics clash

New York, UPI Jerry West faced a storm of questions after receiving Sport Magazine’s NBA playoff MVP honor. He defended Wilt Chamberlain amid questions of direction and ball distribution, saying Wilt contributed greatly and that their win totals with him exceeded those without him. West avoided blaming teammates and emphasized actions over words.

New York UPI Jerry West Los Angeles Lakers Sport Magazine Boston Celtics West Celtics Lakers Wilt Chamberlain Chamberlain Fone

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