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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1969

Page

12

Moment of Truth Becomes Day of Reality in NFL title races

Minnesota has clinched the Central Division with a 27-0 win over Detroit. Los Angeles, Dallas, Cleveland, and Washington are in position for division titles and conference showdowns as games Sunday shape the NFL landscape. Redskins rookie Larry Brown and Rams Larry Smith lead rushing, while Sonny Jurgensen tops passers as Lombardi’s offense powers Washington toward big playoff hopes.

Minnesota Dallas Cleveland Los Angeles Detroit Washington Chicago Cowboys San Francisco Redskins Baltimore Atlanta St. Louis Pittsburgh Green Bay New York Giants New Orleans Philadelphia Larry Brown NFL Rams Larry Smith Vince Lombardi Sonny Jurgensen Charley Taylor Bob Long

Gabriel and Sayers Lead League in Passers and Rushers

Los Angeles shows no top ten pass catcher but Roman Gabriel is third with 160 completions and 20 TDs, aided by five receivers sharing targets. Gale Sayers aims to reclaim rushing lead from injury-hit Calvin Hill, with Leroy Kelly returning to form after hamstring trouble and eyeing 1,000-yard season.

Jerry Smith Los Angeles Roman Gabriel Gale Sayers Chicago Dallas Calvin Hill Cowboys Sayers Cleveland Leroy Kelly New York

Jets Raiders Clash Highlights Two Quarterbacks

A look at Joe Namath and Daryle Lamonica as contrasting styles shape the AFL race. Lamonica leads with passing volume and yardage while Namath adapts, and their upcoming clash at Shea Stadium could decide the Western Division title race with Kansas City pressing Denver. The Jets ride atop the standings while the Raiders seek a pivotal win to stay in the hunt.

United Press International Joe Namath New York Jets Namath Jets Daryle Lamonica Oakland Raiders Lamonica Oakland Raiders Shea Stadium Kansas City Denver Boston Miami Cincinnati Buffalo Shea al Davis Jet Walt Michaels Don Maynard Babe Turner Houston New York San Diego

Pownal Harness Results and AFL Playoff Watch

Race results list many horses with times and payouts from Pownal with a large slate of events, plus a dense NFL AFL playoff discussion. The item notes standings and possible matchups for Jets Raiders and other teams, with coaching and venue details and notes on injuries and key players.

Palmer and Weiskopf Lead Heritage Classic Filing Showdown

Hilton Head Island, S.C. AP news top story: Arnold Palmer and Tom Weiskopf share the Heritage Classic lead at 139 after two rounds, with Weiskopf firing a 65 and Palmer a 71 amid steady rain. Richard Crawford and George Archer sit close, while Jack Nicklaus and others chase at 143-144.

Palmer Tom Weiskopf Army Weiskopf Richard Crawford Houston University Lush Harbour Town George Archer Dave Ragan Doug Ford Ford Jack Nicklaus Bob Murphy Homero Blancas Joel Goldstrand Howell Fraser Bert Yancey B.R. McLendon Doug Sanders Julius Boros

Mt Anthony football team snubbed in all star voting dispute

The Mt Anthony Union High School Patriots fail to place a single player on the All-Southern Division I all star squad chosen by the Vermont sportswriters and sportscasters. The editorial argues voting biases favor larger newspapers, cites out of state schedules, and proposes coach-submitted ballots to improve fairness. It notes Bennington’s Pee Wee and Junior league success and announces a Dec 19 awards banquet for the 1969 Bennington American Legion Post 13 baseball team with speaker Mark Belanger.

Mt. Anthony Rutland Raiders MLJ Mounties Rutland Rick Fish Bill Comstock Harvey Clifford Tom Dunn Brattleboro Patriots Colonels Dan Carr Bennington Pee Wee Adams Cheshire Adams Bulldogs Southern Berkshire Lanesboro Adams Juniors North Adams Adams Packers Bennington American Legion Post 13 Mark Belanger Baltimore Orioles Pittsfield the Elks Steak House Eagles Moose Prince’s Adams Clothes the Village Nook Dragon’s Shoes Vermont Dinette

Hinsdale Horse Show Pace and Trot Entries

Saturday November 29 pace and trot events list numerous horses with riders and sponsors across nine races at Hinsdale. Notable entrants include Maggie Dares, Worldly Hi, Special Melody, Captain Dean, and Misty Rock among many others with affiliations to ND, Mackay, Tilbert, and Belmonte.

Pace Tom Frost Coleman Det Mac—Carlisle Manor Dean—House Tug of War Tilbert al Brook Knight Dream Harp Sherman David—McIsaac Poplar Connie William Ed—Burgoyne Bill Gantle Wheeler Ozark Red Kane Grand Music Abbey Kid—DuBois John B Melody Lieut Hope—Baker Vernon H— McFarlin Donald Wave Guidette Song Byrd Marshall Mountain Byrd —McCarthy Maggie Dares—Tishert Silk City Sue—Allen Laura Hill Mackey Hi— Marshall Jean—Silk Senator Russ—Barnes Montoya— Baker Bullwinkle Fred G—Peters Mecca Mine Shadydale Ryan Adjos Baker Majestic Knight Baron Bompas Bartus Brown Lusty Silk Ridgevue Magan Letendre Mikie Dillon Pike Jeans Faith Right Touch Kent City Hall F C Von—Belmonte Mal Faust Allen Caesar Salad Beckwith Nan Sand— Pease Deans Request Cotton King Mcssaac Fine Spirit Mackay Dean—Kane Smith Fountain—Allen Mischief Kyle— Mackay Mighty Derby Bonnie Bumpas Wilsey Mr. Jollity Kerry Gallon Stadelman Charley Minbar Namle Brookside Belle Taverns Anatole—Pike Gusty Storm Miss Fortin Carlisle Golden Matador Denas Champ—Kent Pepsi Gallon Chum Mel Isaac Bay—Davignon Misty Rock Silk Dells Image Clough Councils Adlos Burgoyne Lady Blaze Mighty King Cole Justaplain Haman— Mackay Albino Direct Gray Storm Namleae Forever Haven House Mighty Hi Marge—Smith

Pownal Entries for November 23 1969 Harness Races

A dense results list from Pownal shows multiple qualifiers across late afternoon harness races. Entries include Edith Abbe-Arthurs Georgetown Girl-Cappella and Congress King-Heeney in pacing events, with divisions labeled FIRST through ELEVENTH Pace and various horses paired with owners or drivers such as Heeney, Cappella, and Belanger.

Edith K. Abbe—Arthurs Georgetown Adios York—Culhane Joey O’day Holly Frisco Explorer—Berg Congress King Heeney Brian—Smith Jayle Bird—Sadovsky Janie Scott—Blake Pace Princess Morton—Schmidt Quick Jo—Heeney Neward—Belanger Hal Dazzler—Smith Watch Key—Kazmaier Armbro Dally—Walters Hi Julie—Heeney Nevele Spot—Zeidmanne Boris Byrd Evelyn Prince—Cappella Rocky Cathy J Berg Dudley Flash—Cappella Meadow Mike—Smith Lewis the Pro Gilmour Tina Rambler Tomasino Clever Henry—Belanger Way Doc—Buckley Robert Byrd Allen Flyalong Pick—Anderson Bonnie Burn Smith Roan Flyer—Buckley Forever’s Debbie—Cappella Ducky Dean—Foster Congress Blue Pirate Cole Aditor—Andersen Samples Filly—Mattison Ae Lansing Duke—Osborn Imperial Mary Liz—Heeney Hickory Chimes—Wilson Amy Volo—Heeney Peso Chief Princess—Palmer Nimble Mir—Walters Tammy Scot—Smith Conestoga—Ingram Bravd Steppy Chevelle Sota—Cross After Shave Jerry Peters Arthurs

Sunday Harness Racing Entries and Results 1969

Summary of Sunday November 30 1969 card listing first through sixth place finishers across multiple pace events including Modern Art Bier Sanders Gilmour Homestretch Dude Pizzano and Archandy Allen, plus horses like Mr Royal G Juno's Gem and Bandido Ranger with betting pace figures and trainers from the era. The meet features Pace events with purse levels of 600 1100 900 dollars and notable connections such as Heeney Story Bernards Gilmour and Bier.

Modern Art—Bier Sanders—Gilmour Pizzano Adlai Hanover Sam Ovelmo Heeney Bar Boy—Nazarian Archandy—Allen Mr. Royal G.—Cole Gem—Berg Bobbie Dee—Gilmour Lynn Bernie M.—Dawkins Queens Arthurs D. J. Oakley—Goddard Masked Painter Bier Rips Jenney—Palmer Aston Jay—Allen Mr. H. A.—Heeney Ferrante Chief Johnston—Belanger Dudley Shamrock Lewis the Gilmour Chrissy Y. K.—Smith Leta Go—Randall Alebl—Pulver General Scot—Story J. C Bernard Goodbye Buckeye—Foster Amplify—Bier Billy Bunny Andy Everett—Belanger Bandido Ranger Optimist Eriquet Bouncer Brown—Smith Winged Star Sadovsky Postakill Johnie—Smith Scarlet Diamond Kazmaier Harry Order—Smith Nifty Steppy—Fesh Chatham Nick—Heeney

Races See Fast Pace Entries From Sunday Card

A Sunday race card lists multiple pace events from seventh to eleventh with prize money from 750 to 3000. Notable entrants include Adios Risco Foster Jean Gay Mattison Scotch Conquest Smith Victory Wreath Heeney Queenly Martha Dobkowski and Merchant Hill Foster plus several others across nine entries per pace. The list shows horse names drivers or owners and purse values for each pace as recorded in the Miracle Morning Story segment.

Green River Rudy—Belanger Essential—Palmer Fairy—Allen Morel Hiki—Foster Pace Adios Risco—Foster Jean Gay—Mattison Ingram Brancho Sam—Smith Mr. Muncy—Tomasino Dobkowski Speedy King—Pultz Berg the Agony

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