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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1970

Page

8

Arlington Eagles Nipped by Horde in Marble Valley Clash

West Rutland’s Golden Horde edged Arlington 2-1 in a tense Marble Valley League clash to pull even for second as Mike Grabowski and Dick Pietryka teamed to shut down Arlington. Keith Rice’s triple provided Arlington’s lone run amid a three-hit effort for Coulman. Proctor later beat Poultney 9-2 to share the league crown with West Rutland. Mt. Anthony travels to Springfield in a non league finale.

Arlington Eagles Horde West Rutland Golden Horde Bennington County Proctor Poultney Mike Rick Grabowski Mike Grabowski Horde Moundsman Arlington Steve Coulman Larry Shoff Eagle Coulman Arlington Mound Mike Kulig Bob Kapitan Eagles Keith Rice Dick Pietryka Carl Sheldon West Rutland Grabowski Lynn Holton Rice Burr & Burton Wallingford Otter Valley Ludlow Bellows Falls Fairfax Swanton Concord St. Johnsbury Mt. Anthony Patriots Springfield Cosmos

Youngster Gary Koch Opens Open Qualifier Storm

United Press International reports 18 year old Gary Koch led Florida locals with 66-65 for 131 total at Memphis qualifying to secure a spot in the U S Open sectional rounds. Open field includes champions Moody Player Casper Nicklaus Trevino with 34 exempt players. sectional trials set for June 8 or 9 at Hazeltine with 116 spots total.

United Press International Memphis Tenn Gary Koch Koch Temple Terrace Fla Florida DeSoto Lakes Sam Snead Don Finsterwald Hazeltine National Golf Club Coaska Minn Orville Moody Gary Player Billy Casper Jack Nicklaus Lee Trevino Gibby Gilbert Marty Fleckman al Balding Dudley Wysong Labron Harris Hale Irwin Chuck Courtney Eugene Boni Sylvania Ohio Flint Mich Mike Souchak Paul Bondeson Atlanta Tom Shaw Doug Sanders Charley Sifford Bill Ogden Medinah Ill

Morehead's return as Royals blank White Sox 7 1

Dave Morehead pitched his first complete game in nearly two years, guiding the Kansas City Royals to a 7-1 win over the Chicago White Sox. He limited the opposition to five hits and declared his arm felt better this season than since his 1968 injury. Other scores included Baltimore 6 Cleveland 2, Detroit 4 New York 3, Minnesota 6 Milwaukee 5, Boston 5 Washington 3, and Cincinnati 2 San Diego 1.

Dave Morehead Boston Fenway Park Kansas City Royals Chicago White Sox Morehead Baltimore Cleveland Detroit New York Minnesota Milwaukee Washington Cincinnati

Saratoga Racing Results and Baseball Highlights Summary

The report lists multiple horse race results at Saratoga with first to tenth places, drivers, and times, noting did not finish and scratches. It then shifts to Major League Baseball highlights: Orioles beat Indians, Tigers rally past Yankees, Twins rally with unearned runs, plus notable homers by Roy Foster, Bill Freehan, Horace Clarke, Willie Horton, Bobby Murcer, and Tony Conigliaro. Attendance noted at 2,788, and a separate note on Handie and four straight-run scoring context.

Orioles Indians Dave McNally McNally Paul Blair Roy Foster Cleveland Bill Freehan Tigers Yankees New York Horace Clarke Willie Horton Detroit Bobby Murcer Yanks

Hinsdale Harness Results and Red Sox Rally Notes

Hinsdale harness racing results list multiple pacing events with winners and times, plus attendance and handle figures. The Red Sox offense erupts late in a 5 3 win over the Senators as Carl Yastrzemski hits a key homer ending a 0 for 20 slump. Jim McGlothlin injures knee on a play and leaves.

Carl Yastrzemski Gerry Moses Red Sox Senators Yastrzemski

League Standings and All Star Outlook

In major league and college previews, Pittsburgh star Terry Bradshaw underwent thigh surgery and may miss the August 7 College All Star game against Kansas City. Gordie Howe is set for Tuesday minor wrist surgery to address arthritis. Other night games include Philadelphia at Montreal, St Louis at New York, Houston at Atlanta, Los Angeles at San Francisco, Cincinnati at San Diego, Pittsburgh at Chicago, Oakland at California, Chicago at Kaw City, Seattle at Minnesota, New Cleveland at Baltimore, and Washington at Boston.

Phila Montreal St. Louis New York Houston Atlanta Los Ang San Fran Cinci San Diego Pittsburgh Chicago UPI Terry Bradshaw Bradshaw Pittsburgh Steelers Kansas City Chiefs Oakland Calif Kaw City Seattle Minn New Cleve Balt Wash Boston W. L. Pet Baltimore le New York Detroit Washington Philadelphia Cleveland L. Pet Cincinnati Minnesota Los Angeles California San Francisco Kansas City Milwaukee Kan City

Saratoga Entries in Multiple Pace Races

Entry list for a Saratoga meet features second to eighth pace races with top horses and connections. Notable names include Frank Coppola, Pat Bogardus, Yankee Devil, Sea Dust, Copake Kid, Wyncrest Gerry, and Marion E. Vole as ae and other stables such as Vanidestine, Goodsell, and Story across pace events with purses ranging from $600 to $800.

Model Frank — Coppola Bomer Pat — Bogardus Yankee Devil — Watson Pace Sea Dust Copake Kid — Allen Trina Jean — Pultz Wyncrest Gerry — Martin Our Little Wonder Goodsell Adios Villa — Chase Iron Horse — Current Vals Echo Briarwood Lance Elkingtons Marion E. Vole Bill Saucy Talbot Miramichi Jimmy — Waugh Miss Mary T. — DeSantis Beechwood Boy Carol Patch — Belmonte Shadydale King — Bonafede Queens Story Josedale Katrinka — Collyer Brittany — Butcher Marion E. Volo Walnut Lucky — Langtry Racy Dares — Staker Merry Tag — Bogardus Ozzie Adios — Bennett Tip — Tingley Noble Flame — LaRouchh Max N. — Moran Rowena — Goodsell Maureen Wick Mauds Pride — Landers Mike K. Abbe — DeSantis Arapuni — White Lord Bud — Butcher

Hinsdale Harness Results May 26 1970 First to Ninth

Race card from Hinsdale on Tuesday May 26 1970 lists top finishers in nine divisions with owners and drivers. Notable names include Jimze D Alessando and Interstate Marshall among others across pacing and trotting events.

Jimze — D'Alessandro Rocedia Harry W — Goddard Avalon Cross Mountain Master Mattison Clever Bonnie — Pike Anti Freeze Lacombe Roma Holiday — Sullivan Jr Harp Jr Marshall Miss Kalona — DuBois Sr Kokos Pride Nibble Purdue Kent Chips — Johnson Interstate — Marshall Pace Whittemore Mark Henley Jonson Ozark Red — Kane Beau Boy I — Kittle Armbro — D’alessandro Dr. Browder — Marshall K — Provost Sharon Lybrook Hurricane Hal — Mattison Kim — Naginewicz Fireball Express Burgess Sr Georgana Irish — Whittemore Ettagraph — Cassidy Meadow M — Malin

Pacers Win ABA Title Then Eye Knicks Clash

Indiana Pacers captured the ABA championship with a 111 107 win over the Los Angeles Stars at the Los Angeles Sports Arena before a record 8 233 crowd. Roger Brown scored 45 including seven three pointers, while Mel Daniels praised the Knicks as rivals, and the Pacers’ series win completed a 4 2 finals result. Daniels added 17 points and 27 rebounds, Lewis 18, Netolicky 14 as Los Angeles led 80 78 entering the final period.

Knicks Mel Daniels Pacers Los Angeles Stars Los Angeles Roger Brown Elgin Baylor ABA Anaheim Brown Indiana Daniels Lewis Bob Netolicky Stars George Stone

Eye Exam Sought For Tony Conigliaro By Red Sox

Boston Red Sox officials ordered an eye examination for outfielder Tony Conigliaro to check for possible aftereffects from his 1967 injury. GM Dick O'Connell and manager Eddie Kasko, after consulting Dr. Thomas Tierney, focus on eye health in the outfield. Conigliaro, 25, posted 10 homers and 25 RBIs while batting .307 in 38 games this season, after a remarkable comeback.

Boston UPI Boston Red Sox Tony Conigliaro Boston Herald Traveler Red Sox Dick O’connell Eddie Kasko Thomas Tierney Conigliaro RBI

Night Games Hurting Banks

Ernie Banks struggles as he trails toward 3,000 hits, posting a .231 overall the season. He carries 2,535 hits after 2,511 to start the year, with a poor road record of .071 and a strong home mark of .339 at Wrigley Field. Banks, Cubs star since 1953, has not reached a World Series, despite 13 All-Star appearances and two MVP awards, while remaining focused on the elusive milestone.

New York UPI Ernie Banks Banks Jerry Koosman Mets Wrigley Field Cubs Nerely Orioles

Football Aids Flood Action

New York UPI Pete Rozelle NFL commissioner explained footballs option clause in federal court as Curt Flood challenges baseballs reserve clause. Rozelle described how players can move via exchanges, and how leagues resolve failed trades with league intervention.

New York UPI Pete Rozelle National Football League Curt Flood Irving Ben Cooper Flood Rozelle Philadelphia Phillies St. Louis Cardinals

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