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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1973
Page
12
Rusty Staub provided five RBIs including a homer and three singles in a 6-1 Mets victory over the Oakland A's. The win evened the World Series at two games apiece and set up a pivotal fifth game with Jerry Koosman facing Vida Blue. Koosman exited early in the previous game while Blue lasted until the sixth.
Bennington Recreation Department hosts an open flag football invitational with $20 per team, 15-man rosters, Nov 3 start, entries due Oct 31. MAYAA hockey registrations begin Oct 18 for ages 9-14 at the Recreation Center, with ice time set Oct 26 at North Adams Rink and a $7.50 fee plus optional $2.50 insurance. A scuba class runs Oct 28 to nine weeks at $50, with equipment needs and limited spots, led by Harold Lans assisted by local instructors. The piece also covers Mets star Staub’s World Series performance and remarks on pain.
Two undefeated teams Alabama and Tennessee meet in a regional TV showdown that could shape the rest of both programs’ seasons. Bryant calls it a headline game with deep history while Battle seeks to topple his former mentor. Alabama is a 17 point favorite. Other top ten games feature Ohio State, Michigan, USC, Penn State, LSU, Notre Dame, and Missouri.
New York fans rose to applaud Mike Andrews when he pinch hit for Oakland at Shea Stadium. He described the ovations as chills and admitted mixed feelings about his firing by Charles O. Finley. Andrews rejoined the A's amid off field controversy while teammates teased amid warm welcomes and news manager Dick Williams will leave after the Series.
Dick Williams plans to resign as Oakland’s manager after the World Series. He desires the New York Yankees job but faces a two year remaining contract with the A’s. Owner Charlie Finley’s stance and possible court action loom as the Yankees survey options. Williams has led three AL teams to the World Series in six years.
Plans for the Mt Anthony football banquet at the Paradise Restaurant on November 16 have been announced. All football awards will be presented during the event. Parents and supporters are invited to attend to close out the season. A speaker and further details will be announced soon.
The Tams faltered in a high scoring clash as Carolina triumphed 108 95. The report notes a rough night for Charlie Finley whose Oakland A's were beaten 6 1 by the Mets in the World Series fourth game.
Mt. Anthony Union High School will honor the 1933 Benhi football squad before and during the Patriots homecoming game with Springfield. Principal Clarence Pelkie notes the team’s six wins and one loss, their only state title game appearance, and a planned trophies presentation at halftime. A pep rally bonfire and later dance crown a homecoming queen after the game.
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