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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1968

Page

8

Phillies or Pirates It's Same Old Tale No Hits For Bunning

Pirates ace Jim Bunning suffered a 1-0 loss to the St Louis Cardinals as Nelson Briles threw a four hitter. Bunning blamed bad timing and optimism and noted the Pirates have hitters to support him, though no runs crossed in eight innings.

Phillies Pirates Jim Bunning Pittsburgh Pirates Bunning Philadelphia Phillies Clemente Stargell Clendenon Alou Mota Mazeroski Wills Philadelphia Nelson Briles St. Louis Cardinals Briles

Undefeated Patriots Vie For Title Bid In Rutland

Mt Anthony faces MSJ Mounties in a Western Vermont League clash at St Peter's Field Rutland at 4 p m as the Patriots seek their 11th straight win and a shot at a state title. Pitching trio Bartholdi Moore Racicot leads a 66 inning stretch with no earned runs while scoring 71 runs against.

Mt. Anthony John McShane MSJ Patriots Bennington Bill Eaton Rick Bartholdi J. J. Moore Mentor McShane Jam Sanborn Moore Drury Blue Devils North Adams Mounties Mike Pallutto Big John Trail Greg Croft Steve Rice Denny Hart Steve LeBarron B.J Woodward Russ Christie Scott Racicot Bill Church Racicot Robin Outwater Fair Haven Rutland County Street Rutland Raiders

Harvard Crew Coach Parker Sparks Easts bragging rights

Harvard's Harry Parker, 32, trains a legendary heavyweight crew that just won the Eastern Sprints at Lake Quinsigamond, marking a 34th straight collegiate win for the heavies. Rivals like Northeastern praise the Crimson’s pace, while Parker’s secret drills spark a "Parker School" of rowing in the East as Harvard eyes Yale and Olympic trials.

UPI Cambridge, Mass Harvard Harry Parker Parker Lake Quinsigamond Worcester Crimson Fitchburg East Hartford Conn Penn Heavies Northeastern Arnie Arlett Arlett Huskies Navy Yale New Haven Long Beach Calif

Derby Probe resumes as Dancers Image disqualification eyed

Louisville UPI says the investigation into why Dancer's Image was disqualified as the Kentucky Derby winner will resume today. The colt remains in training for the Preakness while trainer Lou Cavalaris Jr. oversees preparations.

Louisville Peter Fuller Dancer Lou Cavalaris Churchill Downs UPI Lou Cavalaris Jr

League Leaders And Racing Hearings Highlight Day

National League leaders by position include Swoboda and McCovey with 24 RBIs and Perez 21 for the Reds while Williams and Staub lead with 19 in the AL. In pitching Reed 3 0 and Koosman 5 1 pace the NL. McLain 5 0 and 3 0 winners pace the AL. Peter Fuller tests stewards at Churchill Downs over four hours then attends Dancer's Image workout in Baltimore as racing's Triple Crown drama builds with no comment from stewards about the Derby intrigue.

Swoboda Mets McCovey Giants Perez Reds Williams Cubs Staub Astros Repoz Angels Howard Senators Killebrew Twins Horton Indians Freehan Tigers Reed Braves Koosman Arrigo Wise Phils Carlton Washburn Cards Peter Fuller Churchill Downs Baltimore Dancer Legal Council Cavalaris Fuller Kentucky John Breckinridge Breckinridge

Vermont Diamond Star Packard Keeps Catamount Hopes Alive

John Packard, Catamount baseball captain from Shrewsbury Massachusetts, rebounded from a back injury after a sidewalk stumble. He leads Vermont bats with a .429 average, won two games on a southern trip, and drives in runs while pitching and fielding with a near flawless career record.

Burlington UPI John Packard Vermont Jim Cross Cross Packard Shrewsbury Mass Connecticut Pointe Middlebury Vermont Diamond

Turbine racing woes hit Indianapolis Grand Prix

Indy speedway update reports Andy Granatelli Turbine team struck by injuries and crashes. Jackie Stewart breaks wrist and will miss Memorial Day race while No. 40 turbine is retired after a crash. Mike Spence killed in a turbine crash. two turbines wrecked, two withdrawn. A. J. Foyt leads speed attempts with 167.977 mph lap.

Indianapolis, Inc UPI Andy Granatalli Indianapolis Motor Speedway Jackie Stewart Joe Leonard Mike Spence Granatelli Parnelli Jones Spence Jimmy Clark Carroll Shelby Speedway

Conservation Officials Fear Growing Vandalism

Vermont faces rising vandalism as minor acts multiply and public spaces suffer. Fish and Game Department reports 120 fishing access areas taxed by litter and abuse, with toilets vandalized and facilities at risk. Commissioners consider removing toilets or closing sites if misuse continues. public tips aid enforcement efforts to curb nightly disturbances tied to stolen or damaged property.

Montpelier Vermont Fish& Game Department

Baseball league standings and Thursday games

List of league standings with teams Oakland Minnesota California Chicago Baltimore Detroit New York Cleveland Washington Boston and results from Wednesday nights games. Scheduled Thursdays include New York Cleveland Washington Boston Oakland Minnesota Milwaukee Baltimore Detroit St Louis Pittsburgh Atlanta Philadelphia Chicago Los Angeles and Chicago Los Angeles pitching matchups for eight games with win loss records and game times.

Oakland Hunter Minnesota Merritt California Brunet Chicago Peters Baltimore McNally Detroit Wilson New York Downing Cleveland Horgan Rohr Washington Ortega Boston Culp Milwaukee St. Louis Pittsburgh Atlanta Philadelphia Los Angeles San Francisco Cincinnati Houston

Ralston to Lead U S Team in Mexico Finals at Berkeley

Dennis Ralston, former Davis Cup player, will coach the United States team for the North American zone finals at the Berkeley Tennis Club. Mexico earned the right by beating Canada and will face the U S from May 24 to 26. The winner advances to the American zone final against Ecuador.

Berkeley Calif UPID Dennis Ralston Davis Copper United States Mexico Canada Ecuador

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