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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1969

Page

10

Sal's and Joe's Mobil Softballers Pace YMCA league

Sal's in an 18 12 win over the Steelworkers and Joe's Mobil in a 20 3 rout of the Wreckers as Dick Long and Dick Dame lead the batting. Sal's built a 7 1 lead, Steelworkers rallied to 7 5, then Sal's pulled away with five runs in the third.

Sal’s and Joe’s Mobil YMCA Sal’s Bennington Ymca Steelworkers Wreckers Dick Long Hurler Welch Dick Dame Art Callahan Andy Mattison Phil Bushee Sal Dame Callahan Bushee Mattison Williams Russ Loser Brownell Cred- Strzesak Whitman Sal’s Haynes Callahan Denio Dame Hawkins Hier Andrews Morse Strong Bushee Boutin Antonio Broomhall Mattison Wreckers Ford Perry Wolff Long Brownell Squires Steelworkers Ryan Whipple Sark Salage Harrigan Rudio Cameron Carey Langlois J. Sausville Langlois D. Burdick Linescore Welch Linger Wreckers Williams Joe’s

Cubs' Ken Holtzman Extends Winning Start to 7-1

Cubs pitcher Ken Holtzman fired a five hitter to improve to 7-1 as Chicago blanked the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-0. Holtzman, who struggled last year, aims to carry his early success into the season while Detroit rival Dennis McLain dominated with 31 wins. Dodgers fall in the NL race showdown.

Ken Holtzman Detroit Dennis McLain Holtzman Chicago Cubs Los Angeles Dodgers

Majestic Prince On Track For Belmont Statefront Trip

Majestic Prince, Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner, is likely to be at Belmont Park despite plans to skip the Belmont. The colt was set to fly to Hollywood Park but a van will transport him to Belmont at 8:30 Wednesday morning. Trainer Johnny Longden and owner Frank McMahon expect him on site with Belmont as a potential but not guaranteed bid for the Triple Crown.

Baltimore UPI Majestic Prince New York Frank McMahon Hollywood Park Belmont Park Johnny Longden McMahon Citation Miami Fla

Wilt Chamberlain “copped out” in final NBA series says Russell

MADISON WIS. UPI Bill Russell, Celtics player coach, accused Wilt Chamberlain of copping out in the last game of the NBA championship playoff against the Lakers. Russell said any injury short of a broken leg or back isn’t good.

Madison Wis UPI Bill Russell National Basketball Association Boston Celtics Wilt Chamberlain Celtics Los Angeles Lakers Russell Chamberlain Laker Bill van Breda Kolff

Major League Standings and Schedule Summary

National League East standings show Chicago leading with 25 wins and 13 losses. Pittsburgh and New York chase, while Montreal and Philadelphia trail. The article lists Tuesday results and upcoming pitchers with times, plus Thursday games across the league. It also includes a basketball anecdote featuring Red Russell addressing Wilt Chamberlain and team dynamics after a playoff run.

St. Louis San Francisco Pittsburgh San Diego Houston Montreal Cincinnati Philadelphia Atlanta New York Chicago W. L. Pet Los Angeles San Fran Cinci Phila Pitts Los Ange McGraw Niekro Stoneman Lemaster Minn Seattle Calif Boston

Blue Cross Names Brennan and Miller in Rutland Bennington Areas

Robert Brennan named District Manager and Norman Miller appointed sales representative for Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Rutland Bennington area. Brennan, Whitman Mass native, left Rhode Island House seat. Miller, former Keene service rep, hails from St John New Brunswick. Bennington office contact details and Rutland address given.

Robert Brennan Norman Miller Blue Cross Blue Shield Rutland-Bennington Brennan Miller Whitman Mass Rhode Island House of Representatives Keene St. John New Brunswick Rutland Area Donald Bennett Rutland Center Street Bennington

Return of Prodigal Son Proves Boon for Bengals

The prodigal son Willie Horton returned to boost the Detroit Tigers as they edged the Chicago White Sox 7-6 for their fourth straight win. Horton, fined earlier for a blow to the team, delivered three RBIs and helped spark a fifth inning rally. Jim Northrup added two RBIs in a first inning single as Detroit built a 7-1 lead before Chicago's eighth inning surge. Earl Wilson earned his second win with solid relief.

Hilly Williams Ernie Banks Randy Hundley Cubs Don Sutton Bob Gibson San Francisco St. Louis Giants Gibson Mike Shannon Jim Hicks Dal Maxvill Curt Flood Manny Sanguillen Fred Patek Pirates Padres Denis Menke Larry Dierker Houston Montreal Menke Jim Wynn Norm Miller Tony Cloninger Tony Perez Cincinnati Phils Tommy Helms Bob Tolan Tolan Alex Johnson Perez Detroit Tigers Willie Horton RBI Tigers Chicago White Sox Detroit Wille Darrett Jim Northrup Chicago Earl Wilson

Keel fly may ease snagging for fly fishermen in New England

A discussion of state fishing rules in Vermont and New Hampshire notes unlawful acts without licenses, limits on trout and salmon consumption in lumber camps, and the inclusion of Lee Wulff on New Hampshire’s Fish and Game Board. It highlights the keel fly from Keel Fly Company as a snag resistant lure. The writer recalls trials at a beaver pond and hopes for a Battenkill trip, while noting early season conditions and fly fishing readiness.

State of New Hampshire New Hampshire Board of Fish and Game Commissioners Lee Wulff of Swanzey Battenkill

Michigan State Adopts Synthetic Football Turf

Michigan State becomes the second Big Ten school to install synthetic turf this season joining Wisconsin. The new surface costs about a quarter of a million dollars to install and is expected to save roughly 22 thousand dollars annually on grass maintenance.

UPI Big Ten Michigan State Wisconsin

Pyle Signs with Miami Affiliate in Eastern League

Outfielder Larry Pyle, the New York Yankees top draft pick, signed Tuesday to join the Manchester Manchester affiliate in Class AA Eastern League. He reports after completing his junior year at the University of Miami in June.

MIAMI UPI Larry Pyle New York Yankee Manchester N.H Pyle University of Miami

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Memorial Park Bennington Recreation Commission Susan Riley Joe Carnicelli UPI Sports Wilt McLain Nyman Ellis Kansas City Nelson Cleveland Paul Minnesota Chance Phoebus Zell Washington Pascual Oakland Dobson Bahnsen California May McGlothlin Siebert Lonborg Milwaukee City Wash Beltone Putnam Hotel Hearing Aid Maiden Lane Albany N.Y Bengals Palm Beach Shaffe Main ST Vermont New Hampshire Keel Fly Company P.O Traverse City Michigan Bob Purdy Doug Peugeot OTT & Berger Sales & Service Hoosac Road Williamstown
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