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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1976

Page

8

Canadiens win 14th to extend lead in NHL Norris Division

Montreal beat St Louis 4 2 for 14th win and 31 points, the best record in the NHL. Risebrough netted the winner with two minutes left in the second, his sixth goal this season, as Montreal widened its margin over the Los Angeles Kings. Bowman praised the victory and noted recent strong play.

Montreal UPI Montreal Canadiens St.Louis Canadiens Los Angeles Kings World Hockey Association Scotty Bowman Dough Risebrough

ABA stars among top NBA scorers in post merger era

The piece notes ABA alumni among the league’s leading scorers, led by George McGinnis at 27.3 points per game in third, behind Kareem Abdul‑Jabbar and Pete Maravich. It mentions other top scorers, retirement hints for Hal Greer’s number and Havlicek’s potential tying record, plus team updates and injuries across the NBA and NHL including Shutt, Tremblay, and Cournoyer.

American Basketball Association National Basketball Association NBA ABA George McGinnis Philadelphia 76Ers Jazz Greer John Havlicek Boston Celtics Havlicek

Bad News Barnes in trouble again

Providence Rhode Island UPI report says Marvin Barnes faces possible jail for probation violation tied to a 1972 assault case. An arrest warrant was issued after a October gun charge in Michigan, with potential one year in prison if probation is violated. Barnes previously pleaded guilty to assault and paid a civil damages award.

Providence UPI Marvin Barnes Rhode Island Superior Court William M. Mackenzie Barnes American Basketball Association Romulus Mich Michigan Providence College

Two free agents set to sign today

New York UPI reports two prominent free agents will sign contracts today after 12 days of bargaining following the re entry draft. Agent Jerry Kapstein said final agreements were reached on two deals with news conferences set for 2 and 3 p.m. in Providence Rhode Island. Kapstein represents Don Gullett Rollie Fingers Gene Tenace Joe Rudi Bert Campaneris Don Baylor Wayne Garland Doyle Alexander Dave Cash and Bobby Grich.

NEW York UPI Jerry Kapstein Kapstein Bill Campbell Minnesota Twins Boston Red Sox Providence R.I Rhode Island Hospital Trust National Bank Don Gullett Rollie Fingers Gene Tenac Joe Rudi Bert Campaneris Don Baylor Wayne Garland Doyle Alexander Dave Cash Bobby Grich

Green Mountain College forms basketball squad

Green Mountain College at Poultney has formed a men’s basketball club the first since 1943. Coached by John Errington of Fair Haven, the team will play Local Fair Haven and Rutland Recreation squads and seeks bookings with other area teams. Dean Francis B. Bozen invites interested teams to contact him. students run a contest to name the club.

Poultney Green Mountain College John Errington Fair Haven Rutland Recreation Program Francis B. Bozen

Cozza to step aside as Yale AD but stays coach

Yale football players urged Carmen Cozza to remain coach as he agreed last year to give up coaching to focus on athletic director duties. After a 21 7 Ivy League clinching win over Harvard, chants of one more year echoed through Wooley Hall as Brewster indicated the Yale Corporation would not reverse the plan. Cozza said he never wanted to leave and pledged continued loyalty while remaining available to help the team.

Bullets Bob Weiss Jimmy Jones Weiss Buffalo Braves Chicago Dick Motta Washington Chicago Bulls Scott May May Indiana University New Orleans Jazz Gail Goodrich Leonard Gray Seattle SuperSonics New Haven Cozza Yale Harvard University Brown Kingman Brewster Jr Yale Corporation Brewster Bob Rizzo Vic Staffieri Staffieri Carm Walter Camp Jean Kristen NFL Rozelle

Davis buys contract and heads for Tampa Bay

Former USC All American Anthony Davis buys out his Toronto Argonauts contract and meets Tampa Bay Buccaneers officials about a possible multiyear deal with coach John McKay. Davis cannot play this season under NFL rules but would be available next year.

Tampa, Fla UPI Anthony Davis Tampa Toronto Buccaneer John McKay Trope Anthony National Football League Davis Bucs McKay USC Ricky Bell Bell O’ Davis New York Jets Southern California Sun WFL Buccaneers Jets Canada Argonauts

Countersuit planned in NFL-Delaware case

Delaware lawyers reveal plans to file a countersuit against the NFL as hearings continue over the state's football lottery. NFL officials warn wagering could tarnish football and lower attendance and TV ratings while ticket sales plummet from projections since the lottery began in September. U.S. District Court Judge Walter Stapleton had previously denied a temporary restraining order.

Wilmington, del UPI Delaware National Football League NFL U.S. District Court Walter Stapleton

Secretariat broodmare Castle Hyde sells for 385000 at Keeneland sale

Castle Hyde an eight year old mare in foal to Secretariat sold for 385000 at Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale to equal the second highest price for a broodmare here. A share in Secretariat fetched 280000. Top buyer was Dogwood Farm with Cot Campbell as bidding agent. Fascinating Girl sold for 275000 and Nijinsky II shares brought 240000. 111 Thoroughbreds sold on opening session. Also notes on deer and bears killed in Bennington area with hunter reports and weights.

Lexington, Ky UPI Castle Hyde Secretariat Keeneland Race Course E.V. Benjamin Jr Big Link Farm Aaron A. Jones Eugene Ore Jones Bold Forbes John R. Gaines Gainesway Farm Lexington Swettenham Stud England Dogwood Farm, Inc Atlanta Dogwood Farm Cothran Cot’’ Campbell Tulyar Bold Irish Campbell Fascinating Girl Golden Eagle Farm Ramona Calif Lee Eaton Nijinsky II Claiborne Farm Paris Charles Engelhard Far Hills N.J John Cochonour Casey

Deer Kills Reported In Vermont and Massachusetts Yet

Deer kills tallied by hunters across towns including Bennington North Pownal Williamstown and North Adams with weights ranging from 84 to 141 pounds. Names listed include Neal Hogan Bruce Hatch Robert Johnson Jr Ronald George Edward LaPlante William Donovan Jonnie Basenger John Libert Donald Thompson Stephen Zworig James Brundige and others with multiple entries for Pownal and surrounding areas.

Bennington Terry Bishop Bill Thomson John Restino Ransom Gore William Bruso Michael Reilly Thomas Harrington Ralph Mavilla Jr Robert Parsons Gareth Bigart Neal Hogan Pownal Bruce Hatch Robert Johnson Jr Ronald George North Pownall Edward LaPlante Williamstown Mass William Donovan Jonnie Basenger John Libert North Adams Donald Thompson Stephen Zworig Cheshire James Brundige Petersburg N.Y Robert

Mayaa raffle winner at Bennington A&P shopping spree

Opal Lindsey of Eagle Street Shaftsbury won the three minute shopping spree raffle held by the Mt. Anthony Youth Athletic Association at the Bennington A&P. Gordon Garrison drew the winning name. Other entries list names and weights from Shaftsbury and nearby towns with dates November 13 and 14.

Opal Lindsey Eagle Street Shaftsbury Bennington

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