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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1968

Page

8

Mt Anthony Pats Seek 12th Win In WWL Clash

Mt Anthony Patriots 11 0 in Western Vermont League action hosts Fair Haven Slaters in a key baseball tilt. Scott Racicot to start for the Patriots while Fair Haven counters with Rusty Strong. Patriots bring a string of shutouts and zero earned runs allowed, aiming to extend the nation leading streak.

Mt. Anthony Patriots Fair Haven John McShane Chuck Neal Rusty Strong Slater Slaters WWL Paul Laramie Bruce Coville Tom Blackbird Glen Martel Brian James Gary Manette Don Ranney Andy Loomis Coach McShane Greg Croft Steve’’ Rice J. J. Moore Denny Hart Steve LeBarron Big John’ Wood Rutland Raiders Bennington Windsor Yellowjackets Connecticut Valley League St. Joseph’s Pittsfield Otter Valley Brandon Patriot St. Joseph’s of Brattleboro MSJ Rutland Drury MLJ

Derby Probe Will Go to Commission

Time may run out as two appeals are filed with the Kentucky State Racing Commission over suspensions of trainer Lou Cavalaris Jr and assistant Robert Barnard and the stewards’ ruling awarding Forward Pass the Derby purse. Fuller's team vows to pursue action to the Supreme Court if needed.

Louisville UPI Lou Cavalaris Jr Kentucky State Racing Commission Arthur W. Grafton Cavalaris Peter Fuller Lexington George E. Egger Baltimore Grafton Robert Barnard Churchill Downs Gene Markey Calumet Farm Forward Pass Dancer Fuller Stewards Barnard Supreme Court John Breckinridge Breckinridge

Lonborg Near Return as Red Sox Activate Ace Pitcher

Boston plans to bring Jim Lonborg back from the disabled list for a possible weekend appearance after knee surgery last December. Roggenburk is moved to the 60 day DL for elbow bone spur surgery, while Lonborg participates in limited batting practice and is described as physically ready for spring exhibition use.

Boston UPI Boston Red Sox Jim Lonborg Lonborg Cardinals Red Sox Garry Roggenburk Roggenburk

Pirates Bat Burning Sparks Comeback Victory Over Cardinals

Elroy Face fueled a team surge by lighting a symbolic bat blaze in the Pirates bullpen and guiding Bob Veale to a 3-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Roberto Clemente and Willie Stargell provided key hits as Pittsburgh ends a 27-inning scoreless stretch, while other NL games produced tight results.

Elroy Pittsburgh Pirates Elroy Face National League Pirates St. Louis Cardinals Bucs Bob Veale Face Cards Matty Alou Maury Wills Roberto Clemente Clemente Willie Stargell Veale Pittsburgh Ray Washburn Larry Jaster

Frank Howard Ties Loop Mark in AL Power Surge

Frank Howard, the 6 foot 7 inch slugger of the Washington Senators, belted two home runs to tie an American League record with seven homers in four games. He drove in 28 RBIs and raised his batting average to .339 as Washington beat Cleveland 4-1, with Sam Bowden aboard for both homers. Boston rallied past New York as Reggie Smith contributed and Jim Foy added key hits in an eighth inning surge.

Frank Howard Washington Senators Los Angeles Dodgers Howard Senators Clevellie Indians Boston New York II Minnesota Oakséed Sam Bewale Red Sox Yankees Bobby Cox Boston Surge Joe Foy Reggie Smith

Baseball Night Lineup and Standings Preview

League standings and tonight's schedule list key matchups and probable pitchers for California Minnesota Oakland Chicago Washington Detroit Baltimore Cleveland New York Boston. Standings show St Louis San Francisco Atlanta Chicago Pittsburgh Cincinnati Philadelphia Los Angeles Houston with varied records.

Chicago Cubs Los Angeles Dodgers N.L San Francisco Giants Houston Astros New York Mets Cincinnati Reds Atlanta Philadelphia California Clark Minnesota Kant Perry Oakland Nash Chicago Horlen Washington Coleman Detroit Sparma Baltimore Brabender Cleveland Tiant New York Monbouquette Boston Waslewski L. Pet St. Louis San Fran Pitts Cincinnati Phila Los Angeles Houston San Francisco Pittsburgh Jarvis Cardwell Gibson Fryman Maloney McBean Niekro McCormick Dierker Singer Shington

Practice Runs Getting Faster at Indy Ahead of 500 Trials

Indianapolis practice quickens with two cars exceeding 170 mph as Memorial Day weekend time trials approach. Bobby Unser and Joe Leonard topped the 170 mph mark on Thursday, with other speeds ranging from 165 to 168 mph as racers fine tune for pole position and Saturday qualifiers.

Indianapolis Ind UPI Indianapolis Motor Speedway Joe Leonard San Jose Calif Amy Granatelli Mike Spence England Unser Leonard Dan Gurney Ana Gordon J Hastings Mich Oreham Hill Add. Foyt Houston Magic Andretti Nazareth Jim Mc Elreath Ari Tex Jim Denver

Pete Rose Hustler Sets 100000 Dream In Reds Ambition

New York UPI reports Pete Rose, 26, of the Cincinnati Reds, hustles constantly and aims to be the first non homer hitter to earn $100,000. He runs on walks, chases bases, and loves baseball and meeting people while projecting steady progress toward the goal. Manager Dave Bristol calls him one of a kind.

New York UPI Pete Rose Cincinnati Reds Cincinnati Reds Cincy Rose Willie Mays Hank Aaron Roberto Clemente Mickey Mantle Dave Bristol Pete Ball Park

Golfers Casper Fleckman Lead Colonial After Day One

Billy Casper and Marty Fleckman shot two under par 68 to hold a one stroke edge at the Colonial National Invitation, with Gary Player two back after a late rally of three footers and five straight threes. Player struggled early with putting and fairways but closed strong, sharing the group at two under along with Earl Stewart Kel Nagle Jack Montgomery Tommy Aaron and Ken Still as defending champ Dave Stockton and others tracked.

Fort Worth Tex UPI Billy Casper Marty Fleckman Gary Player Fleckman Casper Earl Stewart Kel Nagle Jack Montgomery Tommy Aaron Ken Still Dave Stockton Terry Dill Tommy Bolt Bob Charles

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