Williams Amherst clash looms for Little Three title
Williams and Amherst enter November with perfect NESCAC records as they prepare for a likely November 13 showdown that could crown the mythical conference champion. Middlebury sits 6-1 overall with a possible share if Amherst or Williams stumble, while Trinity also remains in contention.
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Green Mountain Race Track hits $3 million revenue mark
Pownal Green Mountain Race Track reports a record year with $3 million in state general fund revenue from pari mutuel wagering. Including fines and uncashed tickets, actual totals exceed $3.1 million across 51 harness dates and 139 thoroughbred programs. Vincent J. Bartimo praises stronger purses, competitive racing, and a dedicated team while noting regional tracks face tougher conditions.
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Gatewood’s incentive wanes amid erratic Irish passing
Notre Dame star Tom Gatewood, famed recipient and All-America, has seen his catches drop this season as unstable quarterback play limits production. Ara Parseghian’s Wishbone offense clashes with Gatewood’s lone end role, leaving him to assess football as life and battle for rivalries and purpose on the island of the field.
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Jim Seymour
Pro tennis TV breakthrough with NBC package
Lamar Hunt announces an NBC deal to televise eight world championship tennis finals next spring starting Feb 20. NBC rivals ABC and CBS as tennis eyes ratings gains, with stars like Rod Laver and Ken Rosewall under contract and a three year option on the deal.
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Patriots Acquire Rucker and Crabtree in Waiver Swap
New England Patriots bolstered their flanker corps by adding wide receivers Reggie Rucker and Eric Crabtree on waivers in a move seen as timely with Ron Sellers sidelined by an eye injury. Coach Mazur noted cram courses to gauge early play, with a starter possible as soon as Sunday.
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Waterbury Pirates Franchise Transferred to Sherbrooke
The Eastern League approved moving the Waterbury Conn franchise to Sherbrooke Quebec. Bernard Durocher remains owner and upholds the working agreement with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Sherbrooke joins Quebec City and Trois Rivieres as Canadian cities in the league. Roy Jackson noted possible expansion to 10 teams and a fourth Canadian city next season.
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