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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1977
Page
11
Boston Bruins coach Don Cherry calls his team soft after a 4-4 tie with the Vancouver Canucks. He faults the Bruins for not delivering body contact and playing Vancouver’s rough style despite outshooting 31-21.
In the Adams Division race, Toronto and Buffalo tie for first with 22 points after Toronto's 2-1 win and Boston sits third with 18 after a 4-4 tie with Vancouver. Boston coach Don Cherry criticized his club for playing Vancouver's style as the late rally by Boston featured Stan Jonathan and Jean Ratelle scoring late to force the draw.
The Bennington swim team opened its 1977-78 season with a dual meet against Albany Jewish Community, drawing big crowd despite heavy snow. Bennington lost narrowly 198-189 but secured several first places across age groups from 8 and under to 15-18, led by Christie St Denis Robin Lane Kris Lorette Tracy Knights Darcy Earnhardt Luke Bigelow Nathan Greene Terri Thompson Lisa Reed Carol Lukasiewicz Melanie Iris Kevin Forman Libby Greaney. The team plans a swim-a-thon on Dec 3 and a home meet on Dec 10.
The Bill Koch League Cross-Country Mobile Ski Clinic completes its New England run and proceeds for three weeks through Michigan Minnesota New York and Pennsylvania offering free clinics for ages 6 to 13. The van carries 125 pairs of skis an artificial track and the film I Hope I Get A Purple Ribbon. Sponsored by Travelers Insurance and run by USSA it promotes physical exercise and recreational skiing nationwide.
Boston general manager Haywood Sullivan said he is optimistic about signing free agent pitcher Mike Torrez within days after meetings with Torrez and his attorney Gary Walker. Sullivan and treasurer John Harrington held seven talks with Torrez and nine with his lawyer amid ongoing negotiations and no salary details disclosed. Torrez, after World Series wins, reportedly would accept about two million dollars over five years and has expressed a desire to play for Boston.
The Friday program lists post positions and horse names across twelve races in various grades from D through A. Notable entries include Quiet Courage, Ma Nancy, Red's Roy, Grandma Myra, Diamond's Ick, Onesided, and Diamond's Fancy among others, with numerous entrants per race.
The Thursday program lists 11 races with grade levels from D to A and lengths from 3/8 to 5/16 mile. It records winners such as Daca's Ann and Modern Molly, payoffs for Quiniela and Quinteta bets, race times, and notable payouts including 8-2 Perfecta.
Kansas City places rookie guard Darius Helton on injured reserve and signs offensive lineman Tom Wickert. Also notes other league moves including waivers and signings across multiple teams.
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