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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1975
Page
10
Boston catcher Carlton Fisk plans a June 23 comeback against Cleveland at Fenway Park after a knee injury and a broken arm sidelined him. He envisions a slow return, starting with one to three innings and aiming for nine by the All Star break, as he rebuilds timing and rhythm.
In Louisville tonight the Kentucky Colonels seek their first ABA post season title in eight years against the Indiana Pacers. Marv Roberts, a 6 foot 8 reserve, aims to unlock more scoring as Pacers focus on Artis Gilmore, Louie Dampier, and Dan Issel. Indiana trails 3-2. George McGinnis hopes to be at peak after a sprained ankle and Billy Keller eyes another strong playoff outing.
Hudson erased a one run Mt Anthony lead with a five run sixth inning then held on as Mt Anthony rallied for three in the seventh but fell 5 4. Bill Russ started the scoring for Mt Anthony in the fourth, John Godek added a run on a double, and Pete Geannelis and Ron Pembroke singled in the final runs. Mike Burke took the loss after a rough sixth inning. Mt Anthony hosts Brattleboro Saturday at 1.
The Mt Anthony five starting lineup Russ Pembroke Mitch Burke Jim Maguire Bill Maguire and Alan Daigneault are included in the 1975 Prep All American basketball yearbook sponsored by Coach and Athlete Magazine. Nominees are chosen by coaches sportswriters and recruiters based on ability stats sportsmanship and leadership. Mt Anthony claimed the state title for the second straight year and placed second in New England for a second consecutive year.
Buffalo goalie Gerry Desjardins vowed to return the favor after expressing credit for his teammates who pulled the Sabres from a hole in the opening game. Desjardins said he would start tonight to help even the Stanley Cup final as Roger Crozier had to relieve him after six Flyers shots in the first period.
Seven people face federal charges for fixing the ninth race at Bowie Race Course on Valentine’s Day. Four jockeys from Laurel Md are accused of conspiring to hinder a horse from its best effort to influence finish order. Three jockeys, including Eric Walsh Luigi Gino and Ben Feliciano, rode in the current meet.
Anthony Davis, tied to the World Football League Southern California Sun, says he signed a five year 2.5 million dollar contract plus a 42 thousand dollar Rolls Royce. He spoke after a season marked by Heisman runner up status to Archie Griffin.
The Bennington Generals begin opening day ceremonies this Saturday with Jimmy Playofis to throw the first ball and a musical group present. Activities start at 1 30, followed by a 2 pm game against Ralston Spa. Saratoga exits the Northway League. Athens and Coxsackie form a combined team to replace them on the schedule. Monday features a Memorial Day weekend slate with Troy at Spinelli Field and Hudson Falls visiting Bennington for a lone game.
Mt Anthony Patriots win big and face a narrow loss in a Saratoga High double dual. Key MAU scorers include Gray in the two mile and DeHaan in the mile, with three athletes qualifying for districts as the team improves to 5-7 and heads to Waconah.
Bennington Recreation Department and Vermont State Fish and Game Dept sponsored the Derby with 400 fish in the pool for youngsters ten and under. About 200 children entered and prizes were given for first fish, first to reach the limit, largest fish, youngest to catch, and those who reached the limit. Winners include Theresa Hoard Dawn Harrington Kelly Curran Carrie Kirkpatrick and Mark Morrissey with others like Tom Harrington Jessie King and Jamie LaCroix also earning limits. local merchants donated prizes along with time from Bennington Rescue Squad Joe Poblacki and Bill Bryant to assist.
The Norshaft Lions Pony League sign up and practice will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday at Welling Field in North Bennington. Mt Anthony Country Club tennis membership is closed and the club is accepting names for a waiting list.
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