Bennington Soap Box Derby Holds Inaugural Run
Bennington Recreation Department staged its first Soap Box Derby last Saturday between rain breaks. The event drew smaller crowds but drew strong support from contestants and parents. Results: 8-11 year division Jeff Jolivette first Tim VanOrden second Keith McKenna third. Masters division Dennis Mailot first. Tim VanOrden earned Most Original Design. Best Decorated Buggy in show.
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Jeff Jolivette
Recreation Department
Rec Center
Bennington
Tim VanOrden
Keith McKenna
United States routs Britain in Wightman Cup clincher
The U S women crushed Britain 4 0 as Billie Jean King and Joanne Russell won 6 0 6 1 in doubles to seal the Cup. Rose Casals, Chris Evert, and Natasha Wade led singles wins as the U S fielded what captain Vickie Berner called its strongest team.
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Oakland
Calif
UPI
United States
Vickie Berner
Billie Jean King
Joanne Russell
Lesley Charles
Sue Mappin
Russell
King
Sue Barker
Virginia Wade
Chris
Evert
Wade
Rose Casals
Michele Tyler
Charles
Mappin
Casals
Tyler
King-Russell
Barker
Sue
Michele
Mappin-Charles
Deuce
Pagliaro Bid Eyed In Yale Farewell At Harvard
Yale running back John Pagliaro from Derby Illinois Derby High roots closes his Yale career with a finale against arch rival Harvard. The 21 year old senior trails the school career yardage record by 69 yards and seeks a 1000 yard two season total while eyeing pro football or graduate studies after Ivy League play ends.
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New Haven, Conn
UPI
Yale
John Pagliaro
Derby
Pagliaro
Harvard
Carm Cozza
Bulldogs
Calvin Hill
Derby High School
Cozza
Dick Jauron
Hill
Jauron
Brian Pagliaro
Boston University
Celtics star Jo Jo White weighs sitout amid dispute
Seven time All Star Jo Jo White faced the possibility of missing Boston's game as a clash with management over the team's effort and pride simmered. White skipped practice after a fine, citing uncertainties about his return and suggesting management issues may force his absence.
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Boston
UPI
Jo Jo White
Boston Celtics
Boston Guard
Red Auerbach
San Antonio
White
Celtics
Auerbach
Stowe to Host English Leather Cup Ski Race
Stowe Mountain in Vermont will hold its first world pro skiing event this winter as part of the winter carnival from Jan 7 to 15. The English Leather Cup Race, offering 40000 dollars, will run January 13 to 15 and may become the World Pro skiing schedule’s third stop. Substantial international talent is expected.
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Boston
UPI
Stowe
Vermont
Peter Reilly
Reilly
Hunter Mountain
New York
Mike Hunter
World Pro Skiing Corp
Colorado
Massachusetts
Mt. Washington Valley
North Conway
N.H
New Hampshire
Tyler Palmer
Terry
Switzerland
Josef Odermatt
Alain Consineau
Jim Hunter
Hank Kashiwa
Perry Thompson
Hunter
Kuhn credits free agents for increased popularity
Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn credits the free agent re-entry draft for lifting attendance and popularity last season. He cited a 54 million rise in total baseball attendance, a 15 percent gain at minor league parks, and said the draft could boost league competitiveness, noting potential Sunbelt advantages. He also addressed salaries and future trends while at Yale.
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New Haven, Conn
UPI
Bowie Kuhn
Yale Political Union
Kuhn
Sunbelt
Yale
George McGovern
Ds.d
Labor
Ray Marshall
Golda Meir
Eight deer check stations open for opening weekend
Fish and Game personnel will run eight deer check stations this opening weekend to weigh and age deer and record antler size. Stations operate Saturday and Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. Locations include Arlington Rutland Hinesburg Williston Hardwick St Johnsbury Montpelier Vernon with Vernon open for two additional weekends.
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Montpelier
Mobil
Arlington
Harold’s Exxon
Rutland
Beau’s Country Store
Hinesburg
Williston
Essex Junction
Hardwick
St. Johnsbury
Pierce’s Mobil
Vernon
Howe nears 1000th goal in pro hockey
Gordie Howe, 49, scores his 999th goal as the New England Whalers beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-3. Howe says longevity is his main objective and that the next goal will be a milestone, noting he turns 50 on March 31.
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Hartford
Conn
UPI
Gordie Howe
Howe
MLB and NFL Roundup of Player Moves Across Teams
Transactions Thursday covers Cubs releasing pitcher Dave Glustl and Medich signing a four year deal with Texas. Montreal buys Darold Knowles from Texas while Cincinnati signs Moskau Capilla and Hume. College basketball names Bob Weinhaler as head coach after Chuck Daly resigns. Air Force coach Ben Martin resigns effective Feb 1. WHA’s Cincinnati signs Pat Stapleton. NHL’s Cleveland assigns Bjorn Johanson to Phoenix. NBA’s Los Angeles places Don Chaney on injured reserve. Green Bay puts Randy Vataha on IR. Miami signs Guy Roberts. NASL names Mirko Stojanovic head coach for Oakland.
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Chicago Cubs
Dave Glustl
Texas
George
Doc’’ Medich
Cincinnati
Paul Moskau
Doug Capilla
Tom Hume
Montreal
Darold Knowles
Texas Rangers
Pennsylvania
Bob Weinhaler
Chuck Daly
Philadelphia
NBA
Air Force Academy
Ben Martin
Hockey
Pat Stapleton
Cleveland
NHL
Bjorn Johanson
Phoenix
Green Bay
Randy Vataha
Miami
Guy Roberts
Oakland
Mirko Stojanovic
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Jo Jo
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Dave Bing
Cedric Maxwell
John Havlicek
Havlicek
Sidney Wicks
Maxwell
Heinsohn
University of North Carolina At
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Red
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Boswell
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Wicks
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Phila
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Atlanta
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Edmonto
Birmingham
Inders
Don Chaney
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Sarre
Reilly Tire
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