Remembering Jackie Robinson bypeers and legends
Former teammates and rivals mourn Jackie Robinson after his death in Stamford Connecticut at age 53. Pee Wee Reese Roy Campanella Duke Snider Carl Erskine Yogi Berra and others praise his fierce competitiveness courage and impact on baseball and race relations. Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn and former commissioner Happy Chandler reflect on his legacy and the owners vote that affected his career.
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Joe Carnicelli
UPI
Jackie Robinson
Robinson
Stamford Conn
Pee Wee Reese
Brooklyn
Jackie
Reese
Roy Campanella
Radgers
Campanella
Duke Snider
Dodger
Fallbrook
Calif
Carl Erskine
Erskine
Anderson
Ind
Jim Gilliam
Dodgers
Los Angeles
Jee Durocher
Yogi Berra
Berra
St. Petersburg
Fla
Allie Reynolds
Spider Jorgensen
Kansas City
Eddie Stanky
Dizie Welker
South
Bowie Kuhn
A.B
Chandler
Jetting Robinson
Bennington Generals Seek Local Support For Town Team
Bennington fans are urged to attend a town meeting at 7:30 p m in the Elks rooms to elect officers and a board of directors for the Generals a local baseball team formed by former Little League players now in their prime. Funds and volunteer support are sought as several groups back the effort with planned benefits and a dance in February.
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Bennington
Generals
Elks Rooms
Ares
Twe Elks
Eagles
Arsa
Maurice Rancourt
Mert Cross
Jerry Tripp
Walt Dunham
NCAA proposes open competition for men and women in 17 sports
The NCAA council recommended allowing both sexes to compete in all 17 recognized sports, with divisions and new rules on scholarships and financial aid. Most members would be Division 1, requiring full sport programs and partial football basketball schedules. convention in Chicago must approve.
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Knoxville
Enn
UPL
Ncaa Council
Chicago
NCAA
Louis J. Spry
Spry
Ncaa Cmembers
Whalers edge Crusaders in sudden death for top spot
The New England Whalers defeated the Cleveland Crusaders 2-1 in a sudden death overtime at 5:27, moving into a first place tie in the Eastern Division. John French scored the decisive goal after returning from an earlier boarding injury. Other WHA results included Quebec over Houston 5-3, Winnipeg 5-3 over Philadelphia, and Chicago 3-3 with Alberta after OT.
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United Press International
Iveland Crusaders
New England Whalers
John French
New England
Cleveland
Whalers
Crusaders
French
Gerry Cheevery
Quebec
Houston
Winnipeg
Philadelphia
Chicago
Alberta
Reynald Leclerc
Nordiques
Michel Farizeau
Norm Beaudin
Blazers
WHA
National Hockey Leagues
Derek Sanderson
Jan Popicl
Prian Carlin
Jim Harrison
Denis Herron
Pittsburgh
Vancouver
Bryan Hertall
Syl Apps
Ken Schinkel
Duane Rupp
Penguins
Bob Berry
Rogie Vachon
Los Angeles
California
Kings
Bob Nevin
Minnesota
St. Louis
Dean
Prentice
North Stars
Jack Egers
Mt Anthony Patriots Face Two Tough Tests Ahead
The Patriots, still winless at 0-19, must regroup after a sloppy win over Cosmos as they prepare for two remaining games. Analysts praise quickness and youth but note small, rapid backs need to tighten blocking and discipline to finish the season strong.
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Springfield
Patriots
Anthony
Cosmos
Mt. Anthony
Pats
Smi
MAU
Patriot
Perry Bouplon
Bob Lilys
MSI
Canadiens edge Islanders as Lemaire stars in 3-2 win
Jacques Lemaire and Yvan Cournoyer sparked a late Montreal comeback after a 35 minute Zamboni delay at Nassau Coliseum. Henri Richard added key assists and a late goal spree, completing a hat trick for Jacques Jemaire as the Canadiens climbed to first place.
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Jacques Jemaire
Henri Richard
Montreal Canadiens
New York Islanders
Canadiens
Islanders
National Hockey League
Lloyd Gilmour
Anther Zamboni
Naasay Coliseum
Lemaire
Richard
Montreal
Scotty Bowmui
Yvan Cournayer
al Anza
Cournoyer
Jemaire
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Boys of Summer
Arthur Bruneau
Bradford St
Hastlake
Manistee
Mich
Bruneau
Michigan
William Bruneau
Lake Champlain
Vermont Lakes
UFI
Chicago Bulls
Tom Poerwinkle
Dennis Awtrey
Philadelphia 71Ers
Awtrey
Santa Clara
Bulls
Libbers
Whaler
Kathy Luce
Mount Anthony Union High School
Kathy
An Tuttle
Progressive Building Supply
Depot Street
Amerock
Hudson
Rutland
Brattleboro
MLS
Drury
Xm Welt Pie
Disse
Detroit
Buffalo
Rai
el Yeaa
Amu Bouton
Toronto
Tsiandera
Philadulptte
Lon Angeles
St. Louia
Atlante
Lares
Adams Clothes Shop “Shoes
Tao
Mimi Amos
Mimi
Konica Camaras
Greater Pensington
Sremba
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