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Newspaper

Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1970

Page

12

Winter Sports Conference Sparks Over Environmental Rules

Environmental activists clash with ski industry at Mt. Snow meeting of the New England Council. Dr. Charles Foster warns Aspen’s fate could mirror New England if resort expansion harms open space. Vermont already sees emboldened environmental caution shaping policy.

Dover Mt. Snow New England Vermont New England Council America Charles H. W. Foster New England Natural Resources Center Aspen Colorado Foster

Southerns coach Underwood earns national Coach of the Week

P W Underwood head coach at the University of Southern Mississippi celebrated his 29th birthday as his team upset Ole Miss 30 to 14 at Oxford. Named national Coach of the Week by United Press International, the Hattiesburg native credited his players for the victory and teamwork.

Hattiesburg Miss UPI P.W. Underwood Mississippi Underwood University of Southern Mississippi Southerns Ole Miss Oxford United Press International Rebels Archie Manning Flat Creek Ala Cordova Mississippi State University

Brooks Robinson Praised as Orioles Sweep Reds in Five

Brooks Robinson, veteran Orioles third baseman, earned a new car as the outstanding performer in Baltimore’s five game series win over Cincinnati. He credited teammates Boog Powell Marcelino Lopez Dick Hall Moe Drabowsky and Frank Robinson for the victory and downplayed personal glory while noting his .428 series batting average and strong fielding. Frank Robinson praised Brooks for holding the team together.

Frank Robinson Orioles Brooks Robinson Baltimore Robinson Cincinnati Reds Connie Boog Powell Marcelino Lopez Bobby Tolan Dick Hall Moe Drabowsky Golden Glover Little Rock Ark

Louis backs Clay in nontitle bout with Quarry in Atlanta

Former heavyweight champion Joe Louis, recently released from a Denver hospital, picks Cassius Clay to beat Jerry Quarry in a nontitle bout in Atlanta. Louis says Clay’s long layoff will slow him, while Clay remains confident about his speed and weight near 205 to 209 pounds. Quarry offers brief remarks, noting Clay’s big talk but focusing on training for Monday night.

Denver UPI Joe Louis Cassius Clay Jerry Quarry Atlanta Clay Louis Joe Sonny Liston Quarry

Burr and Burton Bulldogs Struggle in Brattleboro Cross Country Meet

In Brattleboro Burr and Burton finished last as Brattleboro triumphed with Rutland Windsor Bellows Falls Springfield and Burr and Burton. John Stoodley of Bellows Falls set the 2.5 mile mark amid a muddled finish. Coach Gus Black noted team balance and potential with players Chuck Black Pete Tucci Mark Tucci Tiger Hewes and an expected return of Fielding Strauss and Nicholson before the November 6 state meet at UVM.

Brattleboro Burr Burton Vermont Rutland Windsor Bellows’ Falls Springfield John Stoodley B.F Bulldog Gus Black Chuck Black Pete Mark Tucci Tiger Hewes Black Strauss Nicholson Bellows Falls Manchester U.V.M

Dartmouth tightens hold atop area college football rankings

Dartmouth remains the No. 1 team in the New England Coaches Association voting with 58 points, beating out Boston College and Yale. Yale sits third, Harvard fourth, and Boston University fifth as Spring field and Central Connecticut lead the College Division. Upcoming games include Dartmouth at Harvard and Yale at Cornell, with several regional matchups across the slate.

Boston UPI New England Dartmouth United Press International Bob Blackman Big Green New England College Football Coaches Association Boston College Yale Springfield Connecticut Chiefs Harvard Indians B.C Brown Eagle Air Force Norwich Trinity Bowdoin Middlebury Amherst Lord Jeffs Boston University Rhode Island Massachusetts New Hampshire Northeastern Central Connecticut Glassboro Bates Rochester Colby Rensselaer Wesleyan Montclair State Southern Connecticut Central Conn Southern Conn

Burr and Burton Tops Leland and Gray in Soccer Showdown

Burr and Burton defeated Leland and Gray 4-2 on the old West River Valley League field in East Jamaica. Doug Harrigan opened the scoring, Kevin Moore tied early in the second, and Emmett Clements added the go ahead goal before Gary Baker sealed it with a final unassisted tally.

East Jamaica Burr and Burton Leland and Gray Jamaica Bulldogs Doug Harrigan Rebels Townshend Kevin Moore Leland & Gray Bulldog Boris Funton Peter Carroll Harrigan Emmett Clements Joe Boyle Pete Mescia BBS Gary Baker

Namath Despairing of Return This Jets Season

New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath expects to miss the rest of the season after breaking a bone in his right wrist against the Baltimore Colts. Put in a cast for six weeks, he warns the wrist will not be ready for about a week after removal, making any comeback unlikely with nine games left in the schedule.

NEW York UPI Joe Namath New York Jets Baltimore Colts Jets Namath Billy Ray Smith Colts

Eagles Tie Ludlow In Final, Secure Playoff Berth

Arlington’s surging Eagles battled Ludlow to a 1-1 draw in the season finale. Each side took 27 shots, both goalies made 12 saves, and strong defense limited scoring. Dennis Horton converted a late penalty to tie, earning a state playoff berth. Coach Herb Eddy praised Lee Owens, Rick Hawley, and the Hoyt-Pratt combination for effort and grit.

Arlington Ludlow Eagles Eagle Herb Eddy Eddy Lee Owens Rick Hawley Larry Hoyt Peter Pratt

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