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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1974
Page
10
Windsor Yellow Jackets defeated Mt. Anthony 5-2 as Parmenter struggled on the mound. Mt. Anthony drops to 6-4 overall and 4-3 in SVL with five games left, including Brattleboro and Hoosac Valley.
Hal McRae shines for Kansas City Royals after rejecting Orlando Cepeda. The 27 year old collects three hits in a 3-2 opener win and adds a two run double in the nightcap as Kansas City sweeps the California Angels. McRae bats .359 with five homers and 22 RBIs in early season action.
Burr and Burton led in hits six to four but committed six errors allowing two unearned runs. West Rutland’s Stan Wos and Sam Poljacik starred in solid defense backing pitcher Jim Rajda who held Burr and Burton scoreless until the seventh. Burr and Burton drop to two and eight and travel to Otter Valley next Tuesday seeking an overdue win.
Manchester's Herbie Spaulding of Burr and Burton earns Prep All-America recognition for 1973 74 based on athletic ability leadership and community service. The honor makes him eligible for Coach & Athlete Magazine Prep All-America National Awards including Prep 100 Squad Super Ten Team and Cum Laude selections.
John Havlicek led the reborn Celtics to a 102-87 title clincher in Milwaukee, their 12th NBA crown, four games to three. Boston earned $100,000 for the win, bringing postseason winnings to $215,000, while Milwaukee received $65,000 as finalist and $40,000 for best regular season record.
The seventh and eighth grade team outscored Williamstown 16-6 as they escaped a tight 6-4 game with a seven-run burst in the fourth inning. Lisa LaPierre and Gail Corey led with three hits each, Marion Crowell added two, and ten of 13 players had hits. Corey allowed only three hits until the final inning, finishing with seven. The locals totaled 15 hits in the opener as nerves faded and the team found its range. The Hank Tenney organized league targets seventh and eighth graders from area junior highs for spring play.
Danforth Geer of Old Bennington takes the age 55 59 crown in 1 08 35 as 158 runners from 15 states compete. Earlier he placed fourth in the 880 yard dash at the Eastern Masters Indoor Track Championship in Hightstown New Jersey with a 2 27 5 time. The Bennington Athletic Club forms and meets 7 30 tonight to honor past athletes and support current players. Interstate League tryouts continue at MAU field at 6 and Elks Geannelis and Post 13 Juniors also hold workouts Wednesday at 6.
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