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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1974
Page
10
The Philadelphia Flyers rally from a 2-0 deficit to beat Boston 3-2 in overtime, tying the Stanley Cup series at 1-1. Captain Bobby Clarke scores the OT winner after assisting the tying goal, with Bernie Parent turning back 37 shots for the Flyers as Boston hosts games three and four in Philadelphia.
Bernie Parent starred as the Philadelphia Flyers snapped Boston’s home win streak in 20 games with a 3-2 sudden-death victory to tie the series at 1-1. Parent, dripping with sweat, described a shift to offensive play in OT as defense kept Bruins at bay, praising Gil Gilbert for key saves and noting the tough, hair-gray moment of the win.
Lady golfers at Mt Anthony country club held their weekly tournament Thursday. Winners were first low gross Shirley Cornell, second low gross Esther Reeves, first low net Elsie Lombardo, second low net Jane Hayden, and third low net Clara Gutermuth. The special was won by Jan Dennis.
Celtics face Bucks at home needing a win to claim the NBA championship for the first time in five years. Bill Russell era pride lingers as John Havlicek and coach Tom Heinsohn lead a defense focused squad, with Don Chaney Silas and Nelson nursing minor injuries while Milwaukee counters with a healthier lineup minus Lucius Allen.
Red Smith reflects on Fielding Yost's practicality and the NFL competition committee's rule changes. He notes the attempt to add flair may diminish football’s essence, while praising Alex Karras and the shift in scoring dynamics as professional football evolves.
A long critique of new football rules proposes reduced field goals and altered kicking tactics. It notes the move back of goalposts, longer kicks now riskier, and new punishments for missed attempts. It highlights anticipated impacts on passing, blocking, and potential upticks in offense and penalties.
On a sunny Wednesday 46 Mt. Anthony Country Club members competed in the Scotch Foursome. Jane Just won the close to the hole contest on the fourth hole with 31 and a half inches from the cup, while Nellie Pike was inches from the hole on the 13th green. Norma Finnegan and Bernie Wisher posted the low front nine score. Liz Chapman and Herb Ballou tied Ben Pierce and Herm Dennis for runner up. Ann Ballou and Lloyd Bernheimer earned a special prize. Elsie Lombardo and John Chapman posted the day’s low back nine. Rosemary Bernheimer and Jim Wirthman tied Vi Cross and Jack Winegard for runner up, with Maxime Heald and new member Ted Reeves earning a second special prize.
Registration for the Bennington minor league teams is set for Saturday at The Little League Field from 10 to noon. Players must bring a birth certificate and one parent. The league also seeks umpires. interested callers should contact Terry Granger at 442-9011.
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