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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1970

Page

9

Bruins win Stanley Cup boosts coach Harry Sinden tenure

Boston’s Bruins clinched the Stanley Cup ending a 29-year wait and strong playoff run. Sinden, 38, earned a contract extension prospect as owner Robert Orr lauds his “helluva job.” Orr’s praise signals likely raise and longer deal for the coach in the wake of the title run.

Harry Sinden Sinden Bruins National Hockey League Harry NHL Boston Chicago Black Hawks New York St. Louis Robert Gordon Orr Orr

Bosox Press on the Road in Tough West Coast Swing

Boston Red Sox show pressure as they hover around .500 after a 14-14 start. The club slid to fourth behind the Yankees, dropping five of seven on a West Coast trip. Sandy Alomar keyed a 2-0 Angels win, driving in Jarvis Tatum with the decisive run.

Anaheim Calif UPI Boston Red Sox Yankees Sox Angels Sandy Alomar California Jarvis Tatum Boston Baltimore Orioles Orioles Baltimore Rico Petrocelli Reggie Smith Tony Conigliaro Ray Culp Culp Ken Brett Jim Lonborg Clyde Wright

Celtics Lose Veteran Trio in Expansion Draft

The National Basketball Association held its expansion draft Monday and the Boston Celtics turned out to be heavy losers. The Celtics released three veterans as new teams built their rosters.

Boston UPI National Basketball Association Boston Celtics Celtics Larry Siegfried Bailey Howell Baltimore Emmette Bryant Siegfried Portland San Diego Jim Barnett Howell Buffalo Philadelphia Bob Kaufmann John Havlicek Tom Sanders Don Nelson Don Chaney Jim Barnes Starkville Miss Bryant Tom Heinsohn

Turns Back On Pro Sport Turns Back On Pro Sport

Chip Oliver, 26, ex Oakland Raiders linebacker, dumps his life savings into a jukebox and joins a California commune after quitting pro football saying it was driven by profit. He left USC, gave $5,000 to the commune, and told Al Davis to keep his $25,000 contract. His family reactions are mixed as he seeks liberation from the money-driven sports world.

New York UPI Chip Oliver John Lennon Oakland Raiders Oliver University of Southern California California Messiah Commune al Davis The Raiders

Beantown Turns Out To Land Hockey Champions

Boston crowds over 100000 packed the streets to celebrate the Bruins Stanley Cup win the first time in 29 years. Bobby Orr and Derek Sanderson drew the most attention as they hugged fans and were swept into City Hall for bows. Mayor White hailed the joyous crowd despite heat and crush injuries. The parade followed a wild celebration with cheers and a reception at the mayor’s office. In Budapest, the Soviet Union moved to the European Davis Cup second round as Alexander Metreveli defeated Szabolics Baranyi 6 4 6 2 6 2.

Boston UPI Boston Bruins Bruins Bobby Orr Orr Kevin H. White City Hall Plaza Derek Sanderson City Hall John McKenzie Budapest Soviet Union Alexander Metreveli Hungary Szabolics Baranyi

Saratoga Results First Pace at $600 shows Cannys Dale win

Saratoga results list Cannys Dale and McGuire finishing first in the $600 First Pace with a time of 2 11.1 at Roan Abbe Langtry. Second Pace results show Smart Lion and Rhapsody in Blue with a 2 10.1 time and a Daily Double payout of $144.40.

Cannys Dale McGuire Roan Abbe Langtry Sokol Pace Rich Irish Staker Tarport Monster Hamilton Wyncrest Gerry Martin Anchorage Butcher Sandras Oakie Current Prince Hoot Davis Josedale Katrinka Collyer Wise Chief Allen Parker Sour Puss Maria DeSantis Lucky Singer Nardins Butler Morel Robert Allen Bromley Zickins Key Bouvrette Beechwood Boy Carol Patch Belmonte Handle

Saratoga Entries Tuesday May 12 1970 Card of Races Published

The Saratoga program lists pacers and trotters with eight entries per race, detailing horse names and trainers across multiple divisions. In Berlin, East German skater Gabi Seyfert, 22, retires from competition to become a trainer after holding European and world titles since 1967.

Berlin UPI Gabi Seyfert ADN Miss Seyfert

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