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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1976

Page

11

Pirates and Phillies in parallel drift of the pennant chase

Pirates keep winning as they extend their streak to seven and close the Phillies lead. Manager Danny Murtaugh says focus remains on their own games despite the looming Phillies collapse chatter. Pitcher Larry Demery led a five hitter in Thursday's 5-0 win as Richie Hebner drove in two and stole home. Dodgers, Giants and Twins also won while Don Sutton notched his 17th win for L A.

Pittsburgh Pirates Philadelphia Phillies Phillies Pirates Philadelphia San Diego Padres Greg Luzinski Dick Allen Dave Cash Danny Murtaugh Richie Zisk Dave Giusti Larry Demery Richie Hebner Don Sutton Charlie Hough Steve Rogers Steve Garvey Ron Cey Dodgers Bill Buckner Elias Sosa Giants Mets Bobby Murcer San Francisco Mike Caldwell Jon Matlack Pepe Mangual

Standings Update With MLB Matchups Across Leagues

Standings show Oakland Torrez 10-10 facing California Ross 7-14 at 10:30. Texas Boggs 0-4 meets Kansas City Fitzmorris 15-9 at 8:30. Chicago Gossage 8-13 visits Minnesota Redfern 3-7 at 9:00. Milwaukee Augustine 7-9 at Detroit Fidrych 15-6 at 8:00.

Oakland Torrez California Ross Texas Boggs Kansas City Fitzmorris Chicago Gossage Minnesota Redfern Milwaukee Augustine Detroit Fidrych Boston West Wa. L. Pet Cleveland New York Baltimore

Blazers trade Wicks and Gilliam as Ramsay cleanup continues

Portland moves Sid ney Wicks to New Orleans for cash and buys guard Herm Gilliam from Seattle. The club also signs two rookies Johnny Davis and Robin Jones and sends LaRue Martin to Seattle for future considerations. Ramsay aims to build a contending lineup around Lionel Hollins and Davis.

Portland, Ore UPI Portland Trail Blazers Portland Sidney Wicks New Orleans Jazz Herm Gilliam Seattle LaRue Martin Supersonics Blazers Geoff Petrie Atlanta Jack Ramsay Buffalo Johnny Davis Dayton Speed Demon Los Angeles Robin Jones Jones St. Louis University Europe Harry Glickman Gilliam Ramsay Lionel Hollins Davis Larry Steele

Packers Aim for .500, Eyes Improved Season Outlook

Green Bay coach Bart Starr expresses cautious optimism about a 1976 season with a stronger offensive line and solid backs while acknowledging remaining defensive questions. He notes schedule relief, a revamped defense, and Lynn Dickey at quarterback, but warns progress will take time amid division rivals Minnesota Chicago and Detroit.

Green Bay Wis UPI Green Bay Packers Bart Starr Starr NFL Packers Dallas Minnesota Pittsburgh Gale Gillingham Mark Koncar Colorado Bill Bain John Brockington Barry Smith Willard Harrell Steve Odom Ken Payne Eddie Bell John Hadl Houston Lynn Dickey Dickey Carlos Brown Don Milan Fred Carr Dave Hanner Jim Carter Tom Perko Green Gary Weaver Tom Toner Johnny Gray al Matthews Ken Ellis Charlie Hall Matthews Perry Smith Ellis Willie Buchanan Buchanan M.C. McCoy Steve Luke Hanner Chicago Detroit Vikings Bears

Races Highlight Multiple Betting Payouts and Winners

A detailed listing from a harness or greyhound racing page shows nine race results with entrants and payoffs. Notable predictions include Social Graces and Ogway among top contenders, along with multiple exacta and trifecta payouts.

Harness racing card listing multiple pace and trot events

Friday September 3 1976 racecard lists ten pace and trot races with mile distances and top finishers. Entries include Uncle Hermen Colonial Chuck Restless Colonel Joe Mystery Move Rebel Land Lori Hot Rod Lita and others across first through tenth pace events and corresponding horses.

Colonel Joe April Lorr Sparkling Victory Sterling Scot T H Chiquita Ironstone Lady Clayhaven Dancer Shelby News Cinder Fella Rachel Newport Chew Charleys Brother Eastwood Jeff Shannon Diamond Berts Pioneer Clayhaven Vega Wyncrest Goldie Punch Lockswinger Singa Por Way J R Worthy Mystery Move Boss Meadows Jamesways Philly Marx Hanover Burwood Judge Blazing Strides Our Squire Nifty Guy Rebel Land Lori Gilboa Petron Mengrant Rythmus Son Brown Bazil

Racing Purses Listed Across Nine Races with Various Entries

A sequence of nine race purses and horse entries shows prize money of 1300 or 1500 dollars per race. Each line lists horse names and numbers for the event lineup across Hampden Road to Pinch Me and other entries.

Horse races at Wallkill track on Thursday Sept 2 1976

Results list ten pace and trot events with drivers and payouts. KK OBrien won the first pace mile in 2.09.4, Bel Canto topped the second pace, Pebbie Beach led the third trot, Arturo won the fourth, Feedalot the fifth trot, Bridgeway the sixth, Dick ye the seventh, Steady Knave the eighth, Meadow Andre the ninth, and Test of Time the tenth. Attendance 2,992. Handie 211,569.

O’brien Wallkill Love Gurn Springs Gayle Bel Canto Joannes Sister Rebel Land Ted Pebbie Beach Rosewater He Worthy Kirby Arturo Feedalot Sister Polly Wendy Sue Bridgeway Go Hase H.H. Money Dick Ye the Cees Tilly Lobel Steady Knave Rum Shadow Up Scot Meadow Andre Cracklin Jack Tarka Torquette Roberts Folly

Red Sox chase .500 mark in 1976 stretch

Boston fans a slim .500 target as the Red Sox finish 63-68 with 31 games left. Tiant seeks his 17th win in Cleveland opener while Jenkins faces an uncertain return from injury. Burleson and Jones propel a late-season batting surge as Fisk and Yastrzemski heat up.

Boston UPI Boston Red Sox Red Sox New York Yankees Baltimore Orioles Don Zimmer Zimmer Cleveland Fenway Park Luis Tiant Jackie Brown Tiant Rick Wise Bill Lee Pat Dobson Dennis Eckersley Reggie Cleveland Rick Waits Rick Jones New York Ferguson Jenkins Jenkins Hahnemann Hospital Rick Burleson Texas Bert Blyleven Burleson Carlton Fisk Carl Yastrzemski Fred Lynn

Best coach debate sparks talk on Redskins and Allen

In a heated view, Edward Bennett Williams touts George Allen as the only coach he would hire, while others praise Don Shula and question ultimate “best.” The piece traces Allen’s career from Morningside to the Redskins, noting his free-agent spending and the motto The future is now.

Jenkins Zimmer Winter Haven New York UPI George Allen Don Shula Ed Marchibroda Bum Phillips Edward Bennett Williams Washington Redskins Washington Redskins Sammy Baugh Chicago Bears Williams Morningside College Iowa Whittier College Los Angeles Rams Bears Allen Hank Stram New Orleans

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