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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1964

Page

19

Twelve Independent Games Open Week of NBL Play

Berkshire County high schools launch a busy week with a dozen independent games and the Northern Berkshire League opener. Searles High visits St Joseph's at Deming Field. Pittsfield and Williams clash in Stockbridge. Wahconah, Mount Everett and other pairings set the slate through Friday. Andy Bud Pellerin shifts Pittsfield toward Wahconah Park as weather allows.

Berkshire County NBL Searles High Great Barrington St. Joseph’s High Deming Field Pittsfield High Williams High Stockbridge Pittsfield Lee High Wahconah Dalton Bennington Adams Renfrew Field Northampton High Springfield Commerce Lee St. Joseph's North Adams Hurricanes Dave Bowers Lenox High Lenox Commerce St. Joseph’s Phs-Williams Mount Everett Sheffield Chatham N.Y Searles MecCann ‘Tech McCann Mount Greylock Williamstown Arms Academy Shelburne Falls Drury St. Joe’s Berkshire School Great Barington Bill Murray Lenox Preparatory School Murray Dan O'Laughlin Frank Seago Lenox Prep Jack Doyle Lenox Highlist Jim Mahan Svarles Pittffeld Williama Lee Wahtenah Wahtenan Williams Lee Mount Everett Searies Wahconan Cenex Drury Independent Berkshire

Yankees Red Sox Game Postponed by Cold Weather

Boston cold weather forced postponement of the first game of a scheduled doubleheader between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.

Boston New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Fenway Park

Maple Leafs Favored In Cup Play After 4-2 Win

AP report from Toronto states the Maple Leafs, boosted by a late season acquisition, dominated Detroit 4-2 to tie the series 2-2. The teams schedule Game 5 in Toronto, Game 6 in Detroit, and a potential Game 7 back in Toronto. Andy Bathgate scored to put Toronto ahead, with Frank Mahovlich clinching the insurance goal.

Toronto Toronto Maple Leafs Detroit Red Wings Detroit Punch Imlach Leafs Andy Bathgate New York Rangers Wings Frank Mahovlich

Cassius Clay In Boston For Black Muslim Meeting

Muhammad Ali formerly Cassius Clay visited Boston Sunday night with Clarence X Ronald X and Joseph X. He attended a Black Muslim gathering at the Temple of Islam in Roxbury and declined interviews. He was not seen at MIT as previously announced.

Boston UPI Cassius Clay Mohammed Ali Cassius Mohammed Louisville Clarence X Ronald X Joseph X Massachusetts Institute of Technology Islan Roxbury

Memorials Set Second Practice

Lee Memorials softball team holds second practice Wednesday at 5 30 PM on Lee Athletic Field. Nine candidates reported for the first drill yesterday morning and more are expected.

LEE Thomas Memorials Lee Athletic Field

Boxing by the Associated Press results roundup

Eddie Perkins of Chicago out pointed Bunny Grant of Jamaica to retain the world junior welterweight title in Kingston. Rey Asis of the Philippines defeated Joe Meddell of Mexico in Manila. Fumio Kaizu of Japan knocked out Luis Santa of Mexico in Tokyo. Juan Pinto of Spain outpointed Lat Shonibare of Nigeria in Barcelona.

Kingston Jamaica Eddie Perkins Chicago Bunny Grant Anila — Rey Asis Philippines Joe Medell Mexico Tokyo Fumio Kaizu Japan Luis Santa Barcelona Spain Juan Pinto Lat Shonibare Nigeria

Californian Is Standout Of Swim Meet

Donna deVarona dominates the 1964 AAU Women's Championships in Pittsburgh earning wins in the 200 and 400 individual medleys, the 200 butterfly, and a near 100 butterfly win. She scores 26 points for Santa Clara while records fall in all 14 events. Barbara Talmage shines in indoor platform diving with 1m and 3m titles. Other winners include Cathy Ferguson and Terri Stickles as Santa Clara leads team scores with City of Commerce and Riverside close behind.

Pittsburgh Donna deVarona America George Haines Santa Clara Calif Miss deVarona Donna University of Pittsburgh Barbara McAlister Talmage Dick Smith Swim Gym Phoenix Ariz Talmage Cathy Ferguson Los Angeles Athletic Club Terri Stickles City of Commerce Dick Smith Rivier Club Indianapolis Ind Los Angeles A.C

Barons Win 7th Straight In Playoffs

In Quebec, the Cleveland Barons clinched a 2-0 series lead by edging the Quebec Aces 5-4. Dick Mattiussi scored the late winner at 18 49, with Cecil Hoekstra adding a goal and two assists, and Joe Szura contributing another tally as he extended his playoff record. Szura now has 13 playoff goals.

Quebec UPI Cleveland Barons Cleveland Aces Barons Dick Mattiussi Cecil Hoekstra Joe Szura Szura

Trinity-Pawling tops Cranwell in 7-3 baseball win

Trinity-Pawling School erased a four run deficit to beat Cranwell School 7-3 in Pauling New York. Roman Martinez led Cranwell with a triple and a single as Cranwell suffered its first loss in two games.

Pawling N.Y Trinity-Pawling Cranwell Lenox Mass Roman Martinez

Probable pitchers for today’s major league games

United Press International lists Probable pitchers for multiple games. Philadelphia hosts New York with Bunning versus Stallard. Cincinnati visits San Francisco with Purkey against Sanford. St Louis at Houston Sadecki against Farrell. Milwaukee at Los Angeles Sadowski against Miller or Ortega. New York at Boston Meyer and Williams versus Morehead and Monbouquette. Chicago at Baltimore Pizarro versus McNally.

Philadelphia New York Bunning Stallard Cincinnati San Francisco Purkey Sanford St. Louis Houston Sadecki Farrell Milwaukee Los Angeles Sadowski Miller Ortega Boston Meyer Williams Morehead Monbouquette Chicago Baltimore Pizarro McNally Pittsburgh

Celtics 10-Point Favorite in Game Two vs Warriors

Boston holds a 1-0 series lead as Bill Russell and teammates aim to repeat title runs. Celtics 108 San Francisco 96 in opener. Hanum warns of tougher effort tonight and Warriors must hit from outside.

Boston Alex Hanmum San Francisco Warrior Celtics Bill Russell Wilt Chamberlain and Company San Francisco Hannum Celtic Tommy Heinsohin Warriors Owl Cincinnati Frank Ramsey Russell Cellus Ramsey Royals Guy Rodgers Tom Meschery Weinsohn Sam Jones Chamberlain Heinsohn Wilt John Hasdicek

Green Mt Harbor stakes second-best night at Vermont meet

Pownal Vermont Green Mountain Park drew 7 090 fans for a $304 212 harness program on Saturday night, after opening night totals of 10 319 fans and $330 471. Adorable Wick won the feature race paying 28 6 20 and 3 with a 2 12 11 trot time. Mist Quinton Scott and Lady True led early stakes in trotting and pacing divisions with multiple payoffs listed alongside a crowded card of second through tenth races featuring pacers and trotters across purses from 650 to 1500 and a 1000 invitational.

Pownal Green Mountain Park Adorable Wick Mist Quinton Scott Silk Jon Davis Stephens Emel’s Guess Olen Pay Alden Fenn Bott Mister McAbee Etta's Lad Speedy Song Lady True Dawkins cAtuntain Maroundy Faber Kathy Cooper Miss Lady Vic Buddy Eatel Irene's Rascal Coronel Dee Nita Forbes Todd Sonny Jim General Sampson Jevans Bob Mishe Lovely Chestnut Song Lane Kim Smokey Lonnie Jo Express Princes Jerry Shirley’s Mighty Bart Story Betty Ato Shadydale Gleam Beau Adios Virginia Rice Bailia Allen Hoyt Hanley Maida. Pete's Pride Clam's Pride Runnymede Fetts Kenland Squaw One Mite Pacers Bill Saucy Talbot Manzi Linda’s Dee Tingley Volusia Ellis Spartan Connie B Direct Quick Trigger Donald’s Press Overton Heeney Dutch Cansell Kachely Ae Hadge Direct Spencer Armassan Oscar Guy Demon Midnight Spangler Sir Abbe Ace Virginia Mack Iyn Purse Graham Cracker Peachy Spangler Elis Counsel Way Billy Brooks Knightiat Lena Faber Glendale Jerry Bunn Dee Whit Doras Joy Oswhins Friendly Dares Wil March Warden Mac Ben Adios Vivian HM. Kyer Audey Hanover Leeney Ete Galton Charming Alf Karen Amber Wayne Panquitch

CBS Wins Contract To Screen 64 65 NFL Title Contests

The NFL sold television and radio rights to its 1964 and 1965 championship games to CBS for 1.8 million dollars per game, the highest price for a single day sports event. CBS had already bought the 1964 and 1965 regular season rights for 28,200 dollars. Proceeds and player pension costs were outlined, with 70 percent of championship receipts going to a player pool.

CBS NEW York National Football League

Boston Beats San Francisco in opening series game

Boston tops San Francisco 108 to 9 in Saturday action as Boston leads the best of seven series 1-0. Sunday has no games scheduled. Today San Francisco visits Boston for the next matchup in the series.

Boston San Francisco

Acorns Name Burt Lebo To New Post

Springfield General Manager Bob Fitzgerald announced the creation of a strength coach post for the Acorns of the Atlantic Coast Football League. Burton C. Lebo, 30, longtime YMCA associate PE director, will oversee a preseason fitness program starting July 12. Lebo holds leadership roles in YMCA and health education groups.

Springfield Bob Fitzgerald Springfield Acorns Burton C. Lebo Central Branch Ymca Acorn Fitzgerald Lebo Western Massachusetts Ymca Physical Directors’ Society The New England Society American Association of Health, Physical Education and Recreation

Goodrich Top Skier Named at Mount Greylock Club

Charles Goodrich Jr., a Pittsfield High School sophomore, was named outstanding skier by Coach John Howe and received the Mount Greylock Ski Club junior achievement trophy at the annual banquet Saturday. The event drew 103 attendees and noted Goodrich’s prior ski awards in 1962 and 1963. Burton Wright began a second term as club president, with Mrs. Orville Wilkinson as chairwoman. Membership stands at 850 with a first come, first served policy. renewals are due by October 15.

Charles Goodrich Jr John Howe Mount Greylock Ski Club GEAA Goodrich Pittsfield Berkshire Orville Wilkinson Thomas Baker Lanesboro

Loomis Tops Berkshire In Tennis

Berkshire School loses 3-4 at home to Loomis School of Windsor in a season opener for Loomis. Loomis players Tony Bull Bob Pxnoos and Traver Auburn swept the top three singles. Berkshire’s Strom Bentley Kerr won key sets, while the doubles matches and final tilt decided the match in Loomis’s favor. Berkshire falls to 1-1. Loomis moves to 2-0 with next match against Kent School on Wednesday.

Sheffield Berkshire Loomis School of Windsor Conn Tony Bull Bob Pxnoos Traver Auburn Loomis Downing Bill Bruder Andy Brown Dana de Windt John Strom Rich Bentley Mike Kerr Stan Shinkas Brown Bruder Tao Pyness Strom Bentley Finck Shinkus DeWindt Bunnell Bull Phillips Kent

Cronin To Head VEW Key League

Cronin named president of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Bowling league for next season. Al Potidoro named treasurer for his seventh team. At the annual banquet, awards included high averages and triples across classes, with Beals, Rizzo, and Salvatore among top scorers. The Dogfaces won the league championship.

John OT. Cronin al Potidoro Dom Salvatore Tony Rizzo Ernest Beals John Ryan Jack Connelly Beals Francis Briggs Rizzo Ted Cahill Dogfaces

Darrow wins lacrosse squeaker over Avon Old Farms

In Avon Connecticut the Darrow School from New Lebanon New York edged Avon Old Farms 5 4 on Saturday Steve White and Russell Brielman three other scorers Dave Mulligan and Peter Tillson each had a score and assist respectively led by Groth with two goals a tight two goal margin decided the game with late scoring pressure from both sides.

Avon, Conn Darrow New Tebanon N.Y Avon Old Farms Dave Groth Dave Mulligan Steve White Russell Brielman Peter Tillson

Olympic cyclists race in 268 mile interval event

In a three man team the finish order was 1 2 3 with Lenox Hill Hospital noted for yesterday’s 268 mile leg is a collegiate bicycle race. Oscar Swan posted the top time 1 hour 7 minutes 27 seconds edging team mates Mike Hinney and Peter Waring in a near photo finish. Also note New York Yankees shortstop Tony Kubek sidelined since season start due to illness.

Waltham Princeton Lenox Hill Hospital Oscar Swan Mike Hinney Peter Waring New York Yankee Tony Kubek

Cornwall Wins Opening Games In Two Sports

Cornwall Academy opens its season with a 6-3 baseball win over Vanderheyn School at Troy New York. Junior Jim Kieffner allows two hits in seven innings for the victory. Cornwall tennis defeats Hoosac 5 0 in Hoosick Falls New York. Eddie Perkins defends title in Jamaica defeating Bunny Grant in a 13 round unanimous decision. US touring basketball team to play two exhibitions in Moscow starting tomorrow after arriving from Poland. Wood Memorial at Aqueduct goes to Quadrante over Mr Brick and Roman Brother in a tight finish. Mike Souchak wins Houston Classic by one stroke over Nicklaus. Betsy Blossom Open in Spartanburg ends with Lee Academy beating Cornwall golf team in Rawls, South Carolina.

Great Barrington Cornwall Academy Vanderheyn School Troy N.Y Jim Kieffner Cornwall Hoosac School Hoosick Kingston Jamaica Eddie Perkins Bunny Grant Perkins Chicago New York Quadrante Mr. Brick Roman Brother Aqueduct Houston Mike Souchak Jack Nicklaus Vanderheyn Geednett Martin and Spartanburg Mick Jene Wright Tanis Lee Academy Rawls

Baseball Scores And Upcoming Matches Aired In Briefs

Baseball results note New York 5 Baltimore 3 and Chicago 6 Boston 0 with other games rained out. Minnesota 12 Detroit 1 and Los Angeles at Cleveland postponed. Tuesday schedule lists Chicago at Baltimore and New York at Boston with several city matchups. Auto racing winner A J Foyt at Trenton Speedway with 104.529 mph average in 100 miles, plus Gwyn Staley 250 event won by Fred Lorenzen in a 1964 Ford. Suffolk Downs opens its 30th thoroughbred season as Lincoln Downs begins night races through May 30. Boston poll shows fans urge Friday home games for the Patriots by a 4 to 1 margin.

New York Baltimore Chicago Boston Kansas City Washington Minnesota Detroit Los Angeles Cleveland Clevland Suffolk Downs New England Lincoln Downs Boston Patriots American Football League L. Pet City

Cranwell School In Tennis Sweep Cranwell

Cranwell School swept all five matches against Lee Academy with O Rourke defeating Colinson in three sets, Gardin beating Venezia, and Lee beating Walhander. Doubles saw Lee Collins topple Colinson Venezia while Crowley Anderson beat Carren Wolhander 6 1.

LEE — Cranwell School Lee Academy O'Rourke Colinson Gerardin Venezia Lee Walhander Lee-Collins Colinson-Venezia Crowley-Anderson Carren-Wolhander

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