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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1976
Page
9
A humorous and rambling letter from a deer camp recounts gear shortages a late arrival after vehicle trouble a leaky roof and a mouse nest in the stove. It notes rackers buck rubs and the hunt for a big rack buck as well as minor mishaps including dysentery and a stray shot.
Dallas improved to nine wins by beating Buffalo 17 10 as the defense shackled O J Simpson while the offense finally clicked for a scoring drive. Coach Tom Landry stressed the club’s top record in the league amid questions about consistency and form.
Pittsburgh stays unbeaten at 10-0 and tops the UPI board with 389 points from 22 first-place votes. UCLA sits second at 9-0-1 with 86 points in the margin over Southern California, as UCLA gains ground after a 45-14 win over Oregon State. Pittsburgh barely edged unranked West Virginia 24-16 in a rivalry game.
The Boston Celtics may become just another good team without Dave Cowens. Jo Jo White and John Havlicek remain, but the loss of Cowens slows the break and alters the team’s fast pace. بقي
Edward Keelan expands his racing empire by purchasing Baystate Raceway in Foxboro for an estimated 5 to 10 million dollars. The deal includes E M Loew and partners Edward Andelman and the Carneys, with 164 racing dates approved for next year and plans to upgrade the facility while keeping it harness racing.
Connecticut Governor Ella Grasso condemned Hartford City Council plans to help the New England Whalers avoid paying 130000 dollars yearly state admission taxes. The scheme would split the 10 percent levy between the team and the city, drawing criticism from state officials as unfair to the treasury. The dispute comes amid Grasso’s feud with Councilman Nicholas Carbone, who has questioned her re election stance. The tax break mirrors the Whalers’ move to shield a private enterprise while the Civic Center’s urban renewal role factors in.
New England stayed a game behind Baltimore in the AFC East and a step ahead of Cleveland Cincinnati and Denver for a wild card after a 21 14 victory over the Colts. Mike Haynes lauded the defense as pivotal in limiting Bert Jones and producing two key second half interceptions. Coach Chuck Fairbanks praised the unit for its best defensive effort since he arrived and noted every game now feels like a playoff. Don Calhoun called it the first step to the postseason after Sam Cunningham was injured.
The Saratoga page lists the first through tenth pace mile events with winning horses and placings. Notable winners include Berway in the first pace and One Shot Direct in the tenth, with multiple entries from Meadow Lane and Gurn Springs Gayle among others in the field.
Welfare announces plans to include all state licensed psychologists in Medicaid reimbursement. Public oral hearing may be requested in writing by Nov 22, 1976, with 25 valid signatures. Written comments due by Nov 29, 1976. Also details probate notice for Leo G. Williams Sr in Bennington.
The last will of Bessie C Parkes of Bennington is presented for probate on November 1, 1976. A hearing for proving the will is set for December 6, 1976 at 2:30 PM in the Bennington Probate Office. Joseph Parks requests interested parties appear if they have cause.
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