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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1964

Page

21

Pitching Unknown Kreutzer Shines in White Sox Win

Rookie southpaw Frank Kreutzer relieved in Chicago and outdueled Boston with 5 2/3 innings of one run ball. He fanned four, allowed three hits, and earned his first big league win as Al Lopez trusted the rookie in a bases loaded jam. Yankees, Twins, Angels, and others posted results across the AL.

Associated Press Chicago Comiskey Park Frank Kreutzer White Sox al Lopez Lopez Boston Red Sox AN Kreutzer Carl Yastrzemski Frank Malzone Kreutzer Yankees Baltimore Minnesota Detroit Los Angeles Cleveland Washington Kansas City John Orsino Harvey Haddix Knuckler Hal Reniff Whitey Ford Lumpe

Middlefield Claims State Grange Bowling Title

Middlefield won the state Grange bowling championship here yesterday with 1 46 points over three strings. Eight teams competed and two were tied for second with 1 452 points each. Howard F Pease Jr of Middlefield posted the tourneys high three string total 362 and high single 131. Other team members were Mr and Mrs Raymond E Olds Miss Nancy J Olds and G Robert Olds.

Auburn Middlefield

Ortega Shuts Out Brewers 1-0 In Major League Debut

Phil Ortega pitched a four hit shutout beating Milwaukee 1-0 for his first major league win. The 24 year old started in place of injured Sandy Koufax and struck out three with one walk, while Ron Hunt and Tim Harkness led the Mets with key hits. The Dodgers, facing a crowded schedule, won their third game in 12 starts as Philadelphia, Houston, Pittsburgh and New York also won or split, with rain affecting San Francisco and Cincinnati.

Los Angeles Dodgers Phil Ortega Walter Alston Sandy Koufax Milwaukee Wauao Dodgers Ortega Los Angeles Mesa Ariz Ron Hunt Tim Harkness Mets Hunt Harkness Pirates Roberto Lemente al Moran John Stephenson Bill Virdon Philadelphia Chicago Houston St. Louis Pittsburgh New York San Francisco Cincinnati Lee May John Verhas Joe Torre Maye Ray Culp Tony Taylor Gus Trigsados Bobby Wine

Yankees Set Night for Senior Citizens

The New York Yankees announce the first Senior Citizens Night at Yankee Stadium on June 18 as they host the Boston Red Sox. All fans aged 60 and over will be admitted for 50 cents.

New York UPI New York Yankees Yankee Stadium Boston Red Sox

Berkshire School Dominates Millbrook in Tennis Match

Berkshire's varsity team shut out Millbrook 9-0 as Broder and Brown won their singles matches 6-0 6-4 and 6-1 6-2. De Windt, Strom, Bentley, and Bunnell also claimed victories amid tight doubles play. Berkshire improves to 3-1 and travels to Taft School Wednesday at 2:30 in Watertown, Conn.

Millbrook N.Y Berkshire Sheffield Jon Strom Pete Kroll Rich Bentley Bob Ruse de Wind John Koeniger Rose John Ralli Taft Watertown Conn

Beacco 1 for 4 In Jeffs Loss to Bowdoin

John Beacco, former Williams High of Stockbridge athlete, went 1 for 4 as Amherst College baseball lost 1-0 to Bowdoin in Brunswick, Maine. Beacco catcher of the full game. Bowdoin stretched its win streak to seven. Amherst stands 1-3 on the season with four team hits.

John Beacce Williams High Stockbridge Amherst College Bowdoin College Brunswick Maine Bowdain Amherst Lust Jeffs

Hardwick Is Double Winner In 65-Day Tenpin Tourney

Billy Hardwick of San Mateo California won the classic singles and all-events titles as the American Bowling Congress concluded its 63-day tournament in Oakland. He posted a pin total of 7,310 in singles and 2,068 in all-events, while Hal Jolsey and Bob Strampe captured the classic doubles. The Falstaff team, led by Billy Welu, set team game records of 3,207 and 3,210 for a 6,417 total.

Oakland Calif UPI American Bowling Congress Billy Hardwick San Mateo Tom Hennessey St. Louis Hal Jolsey Bob Strampe Detroit Falstaff Beer Falstaff

Ex BC Back Killed On Turnpike

Former Boston College football back James P. Liston, 65, of Lowell, was struck and killed by a car while crossing the Massachusetts Turnpike after leaving a disabled vehicle. The driver, Mrs. Domei Kazlauskas, 57, of Brockton, operated the other vehicle involved. Liston played for the Eagles who beat Yale in the 19s. He had coached at Lowell High School and later officiated schoolboy football. Also on Sunday, Linwood Pickering, 74, of Framingham, died from injuries in a separate crash after being struck on Union avenue near Lexington street.

Framingham Mass UPI Boston Massachusetts Turnpike James P. Liston Lowell Domei Kazlauskas Brockton Liston Eagles Yale Lowell High School Linwood Pickering Union Avenue Lexington Street

Berkshire in Track Win in Connecticut Meet

Berkshire School varsity track defeated Canterbury School of New Milford 75 to 48 at home. Sam Martin won the mile in 4 59.4 while Bob Tinker and Geoff Wickwire captured the hurdles. Pete Harrison won the pole vault and Phil Deeley of Stockbridge the high jump. John Field took the broad jump and Bob Witkowski the shot. Canterbury led in two sprint events but Berkshire prevailed. Berkshire stands 1 1 on the year and hosts Hotchkiss Friday at 2 30 PM.

Sheffield Berkshire Canterbury School New Milford Conn Canterbury Sam Martin Bob Tinker Geoff Wickwire Pete Harrison Phil Deeley Stockbridge John Field Bob Witkowski Harry Seherr-Thoss Walt Cummings Bill Curry Pedro Torres Hotchkiss School of Lakeville

Berkshire Mo tor Sports Club Opens With 31 Entries

A sizable turnout of 31 entries competed in the Berkshire Motor Sports Club first gymkhana held yesterday in the parking area of the Massachusetts Department of Public Works in Lenox. Cochairs Ron Lilly and Fred Garner led the event. The club plans an average speed rally May 9 starting at the Allendale Shopping Center with cars checking in 6 to 7 p.m. and the first car departing about 7:15 p.m. Lilly and Ron Clatsie organized the arrangements. Winners across five classes were named, including Mickey Levan of Lowdenville with a MG, and others listed by make and town among several Sprite entries and various makes represented.

Berkshire Motor Sports Club Massachusetts Department of Public Works Lenox Ron Lilly Fred Garner Allendale Lilly Ron Clatsie

North League States Tryouts Held at Wahconah Field

Tryouts for 13 year old candidates will be tonight at Wahconah Little League Field. Sessions start at 6 with 11 year olds tomorrow night 16 year olds Wednesday and 9 year olds Thursday. All sessions begin at 6.

Wahconah

Connolly Struggles as Red Sox Fall to White Sox

Eddie Connolly battling wildness lasts two and one third innings in a 4 2 loss at Comiskey Park. He walks six batters, allows four hits and three earned runs while fanning one. John Buzhardt outpitched him, and Boston failed to score in seven plus innings.

Eddie Connolly Boston Red Sox Chicago White Sox Chicago Comiskey Park Connolly Joe Cunningham Earl Wilson Wilson White Sox Boston Eddie Mike Hershberger Don Buford Floyd Robinson Dave Nicholson Cunningham Nicholson al Weis Camilo Carreon John Buzhardt Hershberger Buford Robinson Hansen Johnny Pesky Carreon Red Sox

Never Say Die Toronto Wins Stanley Cup For Third Year in a Row

The Toronto Maple Leafs rally to defeat the Detroit Red Wings 4 to 0 in the decisive game to win the Stanley Cup for the third straight year. Coach Punch Imlach praised his players as key scorers Kelly Keon Armstrong delivered goals and goalie Johnny Bower held the Red Wings, while Terry Sawchuk faced stiff resistance.

Toronto Toronto Maple Leafs Detroit Red Wings Punch Imlach Red Wings Bob Baun Carl Brewer Red Kelly Imlach Kelly Dave Keon George Armstrong Detroit Johnny Bower Terry Sawchuk Andy Bathgate Bower Sawchuk Maple Leafs

Hirst Wins Cash Cup In Classic Bowling Event

Bob Hirst of Rosenfelds received $30 for league high average 190 and a trophy for the top three game total 689 at the Classic Tenpin League dinner in Yellow Aster. He also earned a $10 prize from the Pittsfield Bowling Association for the best total in the association. Walt Lynch was second with 184 average and Fred Lemieur third with 183. Other prizes went to Tony Trapani for best triple and John Kot for top single. Bill Beyer presided as master of ceremonies.

Bob Hirst Rosenfeld Hirst Pittsfield Bowling Association Walt Lynch Fred Lemieur Tony Trapani John Kot Bill Beyer Fred McNamee Pete Snyder Roger O'Gara Berkshire Eagle

Dimke Named Controller at Green Mountain Park

Robert J. Dimke of Bennington, formerly plant accountant at Polygraphic Co. of America in North Bennington, is named controller at Green Mountain Park. Track manager Vincent J. Bartimo cites Dimke’s education and experience as assets. Dimke, 32, born in Florida New York, earned a BS in accounting from King’s College Wilkes-Barre, and later worked in two accounting departments before joining the North Bennington firm. The Thomas Memorials softball team will practice Wednesday at 6 on the Lee Albietic Field after defeating Fast Lee in a practice game yesterday.

LEE Thomas Memorials Lee Albietic Field Memorials

Three Teams Tie In Early International League Standings

Syracuse, Toronto, and Columbus sit in a virtual three way tie for first after the season’s opening weekend in the International League. Syracuse dropped Jacksonville 2 4 in the league’s lone night game to remain 3 1. Toronto and Columbus each own 4 2 marks after doubleheaders with Toronto beating Richmond twice 4 2 and Columbus winning two games while Rochester had a rainout at Atlanta. Jacksonville Rochester and Atlanta sit at .500 while Richmond and Buffalo at 2 4 share last place.

Syracuse Toronto Columbus Jacksonville Chiefs Maple Leafs Richmond Jets Buffalo Rochester Atlanta

Windsor Mountain rallies to edge Lee Academy 5-4

Windsor Mountain School overcame a 4-3 deficit with two unearned runs in the bottom of the final inning. Leigh Weiner drove in two with a single, Lane Larsen added an RBI, and Jeff Molner earned the win in relief after eight walks by Joel Turok. Tau Rubin pitched all game for Lee Academy.

LENOX Windsor Mountain School Lee Academy Lee Leigh Weiner RBI Lane Larsen Jeff Molner Joel Turok Turok Tau Rubin

Tangerine Bowl Picked For Playoff

MEDFORD Mass UPI The first ACC football championship playoff will be played in the Tangerine Bowl Orlando Fla on Dec 12 announced Sunday Coach Harry Artanson Tufts games chairman NCAA Arlanson recovering from a slipped disc said he will recommend selection of two playoff teams one from the North and one from the South Chuck Nevias NCAA assistant was negotiating for a contract with Tangerine Bowl officials

Medford Mass NCAA

Darrow Schools Clinch Four Wins In Busy Meet

NEW LEBANON NY Darrow School swept four of five events Saturday led by varsity and junior varsity lacrosse wins over Marvelwood Cornwall Conn and by jayvee baseball over Cranwell Lenox Mass. Varsity tennis dropped 5-3 to Lenox. Steve White assisted with two goals. Frank Feeley Bob Schnackel each scored twice in baseball. Darrow varsity improves to 2 1.

New Lebanon N_Y Darrow School Darrow Marvelwood School Cornwall Marvelwood Steve White Dave Grath Neil Rantoule Paul Leake Russ Brielman Pittsfield Alass Jayvee Deerfield Jayvees Frank Feeley Bob Schnackel Cliff Snyder Cranwell

Cranwell Wins Tennis Match 3-2

Cranwell School stays unbeaten with a 3-2 win over Cornwall School. In doubles Gerardin and Smith defeated Dade and Wolf 64 61, Lee and Collins beat Guernsey and McNeil 11-9 7-3. Singles saw Guernsey 0-6 6-4 6-4 over Gerardin, McNeil 6-4 5-7 6-4 over Lee, and Collins 6-2 6-1 over Dade. Cranwell faces Pittsfield Junior Tennis Club this afternoon.

LENOX Cranwell School Cornwall School Cranwell Jacques Gerardin James Smith Tom Dade Joe Wolf Cornwall Glen Lee Pete Collins Dave Guernsey Dave McNeil Guernsey Gerardin McNeil Lee Collins Dade Pittsfield

Windsor Mt In Tennis Sweep Lee Academy 5-0

Windsor Mt swept three singles and two doubles matches to beat Lee Academy 5-0 on Saturday. Singles winners were Bruce Gould, Rick Hoffman, and Mark Harkness. Gould paired with Hoffman for one doubles win, while Gunther and Harkness won the other.

LENOX Windsor Mountain Lee Academy Bruce Gould Rick Hoffman Mark Harkness Jim Gunther Harkness Gould Hoffman

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