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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1977

Page

10

Mt Anthony hosts Otter Valley in pivotal MVL showdown

Mt Anthony aims for an undefeated football season and MVL title by defeating Otter Valley, an undefeated foe, at 4 p.m. on MAU field. The matchup, part of a crowded MVL day, pits MAU’s fast, balanced soccer squad against OV’s speed led by Tim Gallipo and Pat Lemnah with both sides eyeing postseason implications.

MAU Mt. Anthony Patriots Otter Valley Jim Cone Keith Marino Nets Gallipo Pat Lemnah Robyn Stevens Brett van Noordt Arlington Black River Ludlow MVS Otters Burr and Burton Rutland Manchester BBS

Yankees choose Torrez to close Dodgers in World Series

New York plans to start Mike Torrez in Game 6 against Los Angeles as the Yankees seek to finish the 1977 World Series. Manager Billy Martin cites a long season and notes Ed Figueroa briefly left the team before deciding to stay, with Torrez favored due to Figueroa’s finger injury.

NEW York UPI New York Yankees Mike Torrez Burt Hooton Los Angeles Dodgers Yankees Billy Martin Martin Ed Figueroa

Steelers hang on to beat Bengals

Pittsburgh edges Cincinnati 20-14 at Three Rivers Stadium to pull into a three way tie for first in the AFC Central. Terry Bradshaw played with a broken wrist as J T Thomas foiled a late Bengals drive sealing the win. Rocky Bleier scored twice for Pittsburgh and Mel Blount forced a fumble setup. Jack Ham contributed a key reception. Bennie Cunningham connected on a long pass to set up Thorpe for a one yard TD.

Pittsburgh UPI Cincinnati Bengals Three Rivers Stadium John Reaves Chuck Noll Steelers Joe” Greene J.T. Thomas Bengals Terry Bradshaw Thomas Isaac Curtis Jack Ham Mel Blount Rocky Bleier Cincinnati Reaves Glenn Bunnoch Bradshaw Bennie Cunningham Sidney Thornon

Lemon named AL manager of the year for White Sox

Bob Lemon, who steered the Chicago White Sox to a 90-72 finish and third in the Western Division, was named the American League manager of the year by 25 UP I sports writers. He edged Earl Weaver of the Orioles, with Billy Martin and others in a close vote. Lemon praised Gamble Zisk Soderholm and leadership at Bill Veeck and Roland Hemond, noting strong fan support and an improved 1977 home attendance. He had a long career as pitcher and coach including All-Star appearances and a no hitter.

NEW York UPI Bob Lemon Chicago White Sox United Press International Earl Weaver Billy Martin New York Yankees Gene Mauch Minnesota Twins Whitey Herzog Kansas City Royals Don Zimmer Boston Red Sox Weaver Baltimore Lemon Orioles Earl Oscar Gamble Richie Zisk Eric Soderholm Bill Veeck Roland Hemond Yankees White Sox Colorado Kansas Buffs Arkansas Penn State Joe Paterno Syracuse Notre Dame Army West Point Joe Russo Vermont Washington State

Michigan Dominates Top AP Football Poll After Wisconsin Win

Michigan tops the UPI coaching poll with 416 points after a 56-0 rout of Wisconsin to hold the No. 1 spot. Texas is No. 2 with four first-place votes after a 13-9 win over Arkansas. Alabama sits third. USC fourth. Ohio State fifth.

New York UPI Michigan Wisconsin Wolverines Texas Arkansas Rick Leach Southern Methodist Alabama Southern California Tennessee USC Oregon Woody Hayes Ohio

Weekend Notes on Army Notre Dame Match and City Life

A Vermont reader recalls a Saturday at Giants Stadium watching Notre Dame defeat Army 24-0 and drifting through a day of tailgates, strangers, and city scenes. The piece blends travelogue with reflections on values, pride, and the mood of a nation in transition.

John Hubbard Giants Stadium Wilkes- Barre Penn Army West Point

Pickeral Pond Tourney At MCC Manchester

The eighth annual Pickeral Pond Member Member Member-Guest Tournament was held September 10 11 at Manchester Country Club with 39 teams. Charles Chick Senecal and Carl Millard won, followed by Chick Senecal’s sons Mark and Scott. The annual meeting Sept 12 elected new MCC board members including Steve Geriac Ed Bort Kim Kimball and re-elected Larry Rhines. The Scotch Foursome was cancelled due to weather. awards dinner set for Oct 29 at the Avalanche.

Manchester Manchester Country Club Bromley Peter Mutz Dan Noble Charles Chick” Senecal Carl Millard Chick Mark Scott Senecal MCC Larry Rhines Nancy Otis Cheryl Wilcox Eric Duckworth Steve Geriac Ed Bort Kim Kimball William Nawrath Robert Paron William Burnett Cornelius O’donovan Joan Johnson Alvin Metcalfe Leo Charbonneau John DeBrun Doug Shaw F.H. Westcott Club Mary Hawkins Steve Geriac

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