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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1971
Page
12
A Vermont hunter named Jones tests a barn-hung deodorant theory to mask man scent for deer season. The piece satirically lists required product specs from long range efficacy to clothes safety, urging business to fill the market with a true woods deodorant.
Cleveland games reveal Plunkett’s tendencies as Browns defensive coaches say they studied his style after a 27-7 win over New England. Plunkett, who called it a bad game, vows to learn from four interceptions and plans to start against the Bills, hamstring injury not derailer.
ATLANTA routed Green Bay as Bob Berry starred in his first start in five weeks. Atlanta outgained Green Bay 386 to 143 and led 14-12 at halftime before pulling away late. Packers QB Scott Hunter struggled under constant pressure from a relentless Falcons rush.
Phil Esposito remains the NHL scoring leader with 34 points for the Boston Bruins. Vic Hadfield of the New York Rangers sits two points back at 32, with Jean Ratelle and Rod Gilbert tied for third at 31, as Orr also nears them with strong production. The Rangers’ Hadfield Ratelle Gilbert line has tallied 57 of the team’s 90 goals in 19 games. Tony Esposito and Gary Smith post a 1.65 GAA for Chicago through 20 games. Rick Foley of Philadelphia tops the penalty list with 67 minutes.
Sid Gillman quit the San Diego Chargers amid a clash with Club President Eugene V. Klein over how to use quarterback John Hadl and plan for the rest of the year. Harland Svare becomes interim head coach again as Gillman departs after 11 years with the franchise, which has a strong but occasionally disappointing run. In other news, Penn State wins the Lambert Trophy as the top eastern college football program with an 11-0 potential finish if they beat Tennessee in the Cotton Bowl.
Billie Jean King and Rosemary Casals say the USLTA may suspend them, but the star duo backs a pro circuit. They note pro winnings of 120000 and 60000 in 1971, prep for the 1972 Virginia Slims Tour in San Francisco January 12 to 15, with 64 qualifiers. They praise the pro tour's momentum and the Amateur Tour's diminished relevance if top players go pro.
Boston coach Tom Heinsohn criticized young Celtics for relaxing with leads after a Friday loss to the Cincinnati Royals. He noted a foul-line gap vs. opponents, urging the team to learn the lesson as JoJo White nears a return from a minor ankle issue.
Pittsburgh pitcher manager Danny Murtaugh, 54, faces a decision on whether to return as Pirates skipper for 1972 after guiding Pittsburgh to two World Series titles. Health concerns and possible succession by Bill Virdon loom as he weighs his future amidst lingering heart trouble and recent hospital visits. Also reported: Linda Sacco and Gregory LaFreniere wed in Bennington, listed as North Adams sports editor.
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