Richards Proposes Big Changes To Baseball Rules
In Mexico City UPI reports Paul Richards, Braves vice president in charge of baseball, urged sweeping ideas to speed play and boost hitters. He suggests moving the pitcher's mound to 65 feet and enlarging the strike zone, arguing the sport needs action and to curb spitball abuses. He recalls backing the rule against spitballs and notes critics laughed at his proposals but his aim remains to modernize the game.
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Mexico City
UPI
Paul Richards
Lincoln
Richards
Atlanta Braves
Charlie Finley
Oakland
Kansas City
White Sulphur Springs
W.va
Buzzy Bavasi
Chub Feeney
Hank Aaron
Jackie Burke, Jr
Astrodome
Houston
Minor League Draft Poses Bosox Problem
In Mexico City the Boston Red Sox face a tough spot as they pick 19th in the minor league draft. GM Dick OConnell said limited hope exists for snagging desired $25,000 players who are expected to be long gone by their turn. Manager Dick Williams noted available draftees lack exciting names and have major league experience. Trade rumors circulated about Ray Sadecki and Manny Mota swaps, but both were denied by their teams.
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Mexico City
UPID
Boston Red Sox
Dick O’connell
Dick Williams
Williams
Red Sox
San Francisco
Ray Sadecki
Chub Feeney
Giants
Mike Ryan
John Wyatt
Pittsburgh
Manny Mota
Pirates
Money leaders in LPGA standings revealed
Kathy Whitworth tops the LPGA money list with 32652, after finishing runner up in last weekend's Waco tournament. Sandra Haynie is second with 25343, followed by Carol Mann 24094, Susie Maxwell 19537, and Mickey Wright 19113.
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Cincinnati
UPI
Kathy Whitworth
Waco
Tex
Ladies Professional Golf Association
Sandra Haynie
Carol Mann
Susie Maxwell
Mickey Wright
Bruin Handyman Draws Abuse from Boston Fans
Eddie Westfall, a rugged 190 pound forward and defenseman for the Boston Bruins, is praised by coach Harry Sinden for his defensive forward play and penalty killing. Despite fan abuse, Sinden says he values Westfall’s hustle and versatility. Westfall notes fans’ heckling but remains focused on his role, often matching up against Gordie Howe and drawing penalties on Howe while maintaining his own restraint.
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Boston
UPID
Eddie Westfall
Boston Bruins
Westfall
Bruins
Boston Garden
Bruin
Harry Sinden
Eddie
Genealogy of Bennington Residents in County Records
A dense list of names with towns mostly in Bennington and surrounding areas including Woodford Shaftsbury North Bennington Arlington Dorset Sandgate Pawlet Hoosick Falls and properties or plot numbers such as S-105 S-100 S-80 S-110 and S-120. The compilation features individuals like Steve Wright Marcia Welch Leonard Stratton Hubert Stratton Kevin Kearns and Edward Woodard among others, linked to towns or counties in Vermont and neighboring New York and Connecticut. The fragment resembles a public notice or archival index of residents and associated plot or file numbers.
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Ted DeMarco
Bennington
Steve Wright
Woodford
Searsburg
Marcia Welch
North Bennington
West Arlington
Albert Rodriguez
Shaftsbury
Chester Cutler
Pownal
Winfred Wright
Roland Becker
Arlington
Steven Berard
Dorset
Mort Knights
Francis Galvin
Claude Hoard
Sandgate
Russell Stratton
Roland O’dell
Fayette Colvin
Pawlet
Hubert Stratton
Peru
Kevin Kearns
George Howe
Woodbridge
Conn
Mt. Tabor
Leo Gauthier
Wilmington
William Stratton
Walter Stockwell
Edward Woodard
Lester Duncan
East Pownal
Roger Cross
Manchester
Elliott Bruce
Seymore
Richard Rice
Sunderland
Joseph Cornell
Gary Harbour
Man
Tight Conference Races Seen in Rocky Mountains
In the Western Athletic Conference and Big Sky races, Utah State leads among independents in the Rockies. Wyoming and Brigham Young return strong with veterans Mike Eberle and Harry Hall, while BYU boast Kari Liimo, Marty Tythgoe, and Jim Eakins. Montana State, Idaho State, and Weber State vie in the Big Sky, with Gonzaga fading amid rebuilding. Utah and Arizona show mixed prospects. Dewitt Menyard’s ineligibility hurts Utah.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
UPI
Utah State
Rockies
Wyoming
Brigham Young
Cowboys
Mike Eberle
Harry Hall
Kari Liimo
Marty Tythgoe
Jim Eakins
Montana State
Idaho State
Weber State
Gonzaga
Harvard Gridders Choose Vic Gatto as Captain
Harvard selects Vic Gatto 5-6 junior Needham as 1968 team captain after a season with 1452 rushing yards in two years and 10 touchdowns this fall. Coach Yovaksin praises his humility and work ethic. Zimmerman, Zimmers, Crocker Award winner also named MVP and underrated player respectively.
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Cambridge
Mass
UPI
Vic Gatto
Harvard
Needham
Gatto
Crimson
Ivy
John Yovksin
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Boston Patriots
Houston Oilers
Nance
Los
H. Greenberg & Son, Inc
Main ST
DIAL
Money Leaders
Bruin Handyman
Detroit
Gordie Howe
Howe
Vietnam
Red Wing Star
Manfred Krings
Mt. Snow
Harvey Clifford
Krings
Vermont
Firestone
Mustang Auto
Economy Auto Stores, Inc
Bennington, VT
Mary Hodeck
Francis Silver
Nedra Hager
Victor Racicot
Robert Foster
Carl Cappella
Elmer Harrington
William Roservice
Waterbury
James Day
Somerset
Joseph Wassick
Neal Murphy
Pittsfield
Metropolitan
Raymond R. Godsoe
Park St
Metropolitan Life
New
Yor NY
Rocky Mountains
Shaler Haliman
Arizona
Dewitt Menyard
Bill Davis
Dick Root
Arizona State
New Mexico
Mel Daniels
Ben Monroe
Jack Gillespie
Ray Boone
Chuck Parks
Bengals
Dan Sparks
Denver
Colorado State
Air Force
Pioneers
Harry Hollines
Zimmerman
Columbus
Ohio
Frederick Greeley Crocker
Guitars
Kay
Kimberly
U.S
HE Shell
Shell Oil Company
Shell
Bennington RD
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