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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1975

Page

12

Pirates edge Mets as Robinson belts sixth homer

Six years after a Yankee trade, Bill Robinson visits New York and hits a seventh inning solo shot to lift the Pirates 3-1 over the Mets. Jerry Reuss pitched nine innings as Mets' NL East title hopes suffer a setback. Reds, Cubs, Phillies, and other NL and AL results noted. In Maine, Colby College tabs Boston State for 1975 grid slate.

Big Apple Bill Robinson Robinson Yankees Clete Boyer New York Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates New York Mets Jon Matlack Mets The Richie Zisk Jerry Reuss Dave Parker Felix Millan Mike Vail San Diego Atlanta Philadelphia Montreal Chicago St. Louis San Francisco Houston Cincinnati Los Angeles Boston Baltimore Kansas City Cleveland Milwaukee Detroit Texas California Reds Dodgers Tony Perez Pete Rose Joe Morgan Gary Nolan Cubs Cardinals Pete LaCock Bob Gibson Gibson Phillies Expos Garry Maddox Tom Waterville Maine UPI Dick McGee Colby College Mules Hobart College Geneva N.Y Boston State College

Arlington opens MVL season with Ludlow clash

Arlington High School soccer starts theMVL season with a trip to Ludlow led by senior captain Dale Halbur and Dan Wood. Coach John Werner relies on speed and senior leadership to pace a balanced Eagles lineup featuring Hawley guarding the nets and sophomore goalie David Cole. The early-season tilt, amid two new MVL teams Rutland and Brattleboro, may set the tone for Arlington’s title bid as they chase a second straight state final appearance.

Ed Hawley Hawley Nets Eagles Arlington John Werner Kyle Grover Bob Young Leroy Stone Tri Joel Pratt David Cole Werner Ludlow Pat Valentes Pete Josselyn Oneonta State College

Pushers Criticized as U.S. Open Director Speaks

In a candid remark about competitors, Bill Talbert denounces pushers as unsuitable for the sport while noting the U.S. Open at Forest Hills. The scene outside shows soft bounces on the new artificial court amid artificial red geraniums as officials discuss the tournament.

N.Y. Times Bill Talbert Forest Hills Bill

Talbert Critiques Har-Tru Surface At Open

Talbert bent his knees in a familiar stance and urged a low bounce and controlled spin on serves. He criticized the new Har-Tru surface, calling the Open an extension of the national clay championships.

Talbert Don Budge Budge Kramer Pancho Gonzales Rod Laver West Side Buffalo Campbell

Berra could be Braves' boss with new opening

New York United Press International reports Yogi Berra, a Mets coach and free agent, as a potential Braves manager next year. Eddie Robinson, Braves executive VP and GM, says he may consider Berra, amid Clyde King’s dismissal and Connie Ryan’s interim role. Berra has coaching offers and a guaranteed Yankees contract, while Robinson seeks a firebrand leader for a rejuvenated club.

NEW York UPI Yogi Berra Eddie Robinson Berra Newark Yankees Robinson Baltimore Indians Japan Hawaii Yanks Yogi Mets Connie Ryan Braves Clyde King Tim Berra Baltimore Colts West Side Tennis Club Bill Talbert United States Tennis Association New York City Big Mac

Vikings' Gilliam Free Agent After WFL Fold

John Gilliam, former Vikings favorite, is a free agent after his Chicago Winds folded and he was assigned to the Philadelphia Bell. Gilliam leads the WFL with 20 receptions as his attorney says negotiating rights rest with Bell. The NFL rule blocks players who have played in rival leagues from joining NFL teams in the same season.

John Gilliam Fran Tarkenton Minnesota Vikings Chicago Winds Gilliam W.F.L Philadelphia Bell Tom Rich Mankato Minn Bell N.F.L Vikings Rich Jeff Wright Dolphins Terry Brown Dick Anderson Nick Buoniconti Miami New York Giants Bob Grim Chicago Bears Dave Gallagher Gallagher College Michigan Bears Giants

Connors poised for US Open semifinal bid at Forest Hills

Foremost American hope Jimmy Connors expected to advance to the U S Open semifinal by defeating Rhodesia's Andrew Pattison in Forest Hills. Eddie Dibbs battles Bjorn Borg as another American exit, while Nastase faces Orantes after a Canadian Open fine. Navratilova and Wade reach women's semis as Evert aims for 82 straight clay wins.

Forest Hills N.Y UPI Jimmy Connors Rhodesia Andrew Pattison Eddie Dibbs Sweden Bjorn Borg Connors Harold Solomon Dibbs North Miami Beach Fla Cliff Richey Arthur Ashe Borg Rod Laver Pattison John Alexander Australia Nastase Spain Manuel Orantes Orantes Guillermo Vilas Argentina Chile Jaime Fillol Chris Evert Martina Navratilova Evonne Goolagong Cawley Virginia Wade Miss Evert Kerry Melville Reid Miss Navratilova Mrs. Cawley Kazuko Sawamatsu Miss Wade Germany Katja Ebbinghaus Margaret Court

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