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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1971
Page
8
Mt Anthony and coach Pelkie preview a deep backfield and solid front with standout backs Murphy Otero and Galipeau leading an experienced line. The Patriots aim to rebound from last year’s 45 6 setback against Drury and press for a breakthrough season.
In a tense NL West chase, the Reds beat the first place Giants 81 while the Padres edged the Dodgers 1. The Giants hold a one game lead with 12 games remaining as Charlie Fox and Walter Alston adjust to a tough slide.
Giants struggle at the plate as losses stretch their skid. Dodgers voice frustration with slumping offense while Padres rally behind a grand slam by George Foster in an 8-1 win over San Francisco. Reds and Pirates win. Chicago, Montreal, Atlanta also claim decisive results in NL action.
Pat Dobson allowed eight hits and earned his 18th win as Baltimore defeated the New York Yankees 6-2 behind an eighth inning Brooks Robinson grand slam. Dobson trails Jim Palmer and teammates Dave McNally and Mike Cuellar, who chase 20 wins, while Earl Weaver weighs playoff starter choices as Detroit looms. In other AL games, California, Boston, Minnesota, and Detroit posts wins with Wright three-hitter, Killebrew homer, Fiore two RBI, and Cash driving Detroit’s win.
Nebraska coach Bob Devaney seeks depth at running slots as No. 1 Cornhuskers face Minnesota after a 34-7 win over Oregon. Kinney gains 124 yards, Dixon 3 touchdowns. Nebraska 298 rushing and 117 passing, while holding Oregon to 205. Devaney has not had a losing season since 1962. Notre Dame debuts at No. 2 against Northwestern without star hurlers. Texas at No. 3 opens vs UCLA in memorial for Fred Stanfield. Michigan hosts Virginia. Alabama faces Southern Mississippi. No. 4 Ohio State idle.
St Louis reports that after day one of the Ryder Cup, Britain leads the United States 4 1 2 to 3 1 2. Arnold Palmer and Gardner Dickinson won two matches for the Americans, while nonplaying captain Jay Hebert sought pairings to strike back. Weather favored Britain with rain and cool temperatures, and Palmer extended his record as Ryder Cup wins leader with two more victories.
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