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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1965

Page

19

Six Berkshire baseball games moved to today in rain

Three postponed games from yesterday and three more openers or rescheduled tilts fill today’s schedule across Berkshire County. Northern Berkshire League showdowns pit St Joseph’s Pittsfield versus North Adams Joe’s and Mt Greylock Williamstown against Adams at Noel and Renfrew Fields.

Berkshire County Berkshire NBL T. Joseph's High Pittsfield T. Joe's North Adams Noel Field Mt. Greylock Williamstown Adams Renfrew Field Pittsfield High Drury PHS Lee Lee High St. Joseph's High Deming Field Drury High Waheonah Regional High Dalton St. Joe's of Pittsfield High Springfield Tech van Horn Park Springfield Chester High Windsor Mountain School Lenox Chester St. Joe's High al Belanger Pat Bassi St. Joe’s Lenox High Cathedral of Springfield Searles St. Joe's

Sophomore Byron Roseberry Throws No-Hitter In Debut Start

In Radford Virginia 16-year-old Byron Roseberry tossed a no-hitter in his first start for Radford High School as Narrows fell 2-0. Roseberry pitched one earlier inning for Radford and allowed only a walk.

Radford Byron Roseberry Narrows Byron

Walter Graham and Garry Brown Honored in Springfield

About 30 people gathered at Springfield College Field House to honor Walter Graham, editor of the Springfield Sunday Republican and sports editor of the Springfield Daily News, for service to amateur sports and civic affairs. Garry Brown, longtime interscholastic sports editor of the Springfield Union, received the first Walter R. Graham trophy for promoting amateur athletics.

Springfield Springfield College Walter Graham Springfield Sunday Republican Springfield Daily News Garry Brown Springfield Union Walter R. Graham Massachusetts Edward Steitz Edward P. Boland Charles Ryan T. Joseph McCook Romeo Cyr Ray Fontana John Volpe Bill Jenkins Westfield High

Akin Everall Win Berkshire Rally and Economy Honors

Driver David Akin and navigator Declan Everall win the Berkshire Motor Sports Club eighth annual auto efficiency rally. Ronald Lilly and Bob Claffie take economy honors in a 1935 Oldsmobile at 36.1 mpg on the 1009 mile Northern Berkshire course.

David Akin Declan Everall Berkshire Motor Sports Club Ronald Lilly Bob Claffie Berkshire Akin Everall Austin Healey Robert Wagner Bennington Lilly and Claffie Tom Baker al Nash Pittsfield Ernest Manns Hinsdale Country Club

Mrs Halley Named Kitchen Manager At Berkshire Hills

Mrs. Harold Marion Halley of 1049 Tamarack Road will run the Berkshire Hills Country Club kitchen. Fred B. Hogan, president, announced her as cook manager succeeding the late Dessa Lazarus after a fatal automobile accident. Barbara Green of 476 South Mountain Road and Michael Curley of 198 Allengate Ave are named assistants. Halley previously managed Crosby Junior High cafeteria and spent two summers at Wahconah Country Club. She also completed a kitchen management course at the University of Massachusetts.

Harold Marion) Halley Tamarack Road Berkshire Hills Country Club Fred B. Hogan Halley Crosby Junior High Wahconah Country Club Dalton University of Massachusetts Barbara Green South Mountain Road Michael Curley Allengate Ave Dessa Lazarus

Jerry West Sets Playoff Scoring Record in UPI Report

New York based UPI notes Jerry West of the Los Angeles Lakers led the playoffs with an all time 40.6 point per game average and 137 free throws. West has 1,649 career championship points, ranking ninth among top all time scorers. Wilt Chamberlain finished second with 29.3 points per game and led in field goal percentage amid stomach troubles. Elgin Baylor trails Pettit by 600 points in the all time list while Baylor nears Pettit after knee surgery absences.

NEW York UPI Los Angeles Lakers Jerry West West Laker Bob Pettit Elgin Bayer Pettit Philadelphia Wilt Chamberlain

Gonzales Knocks Out Knight for Ninth Straight KO

Paris based welterweight Gonzales improved to nine consecutive knockouts by stopping Dick Knight of Oakland in the second round at the Palais des Sports. Since turning pro after the Tokyo Games, he has fought 17 rounds in nine bouts, with four knockouts in the first round as 4,000 spectators watched Monday night.

Paris UPI Gonzales Fame and Fortune Dick Knight Oakland Calif Knight Palais Des Sports

North Adams State sweeps Fitchburg in twin bill

North Adams State College baseball stretched its winning streak to four by sweeping Fitchburg State in a doubleheader. Mike Reilly earned the first win with a three hitter and Jimmy Bigelow went six innings for the second win. Ed Wael and Fran Reardon sparked a late rally in the opener as Paul O’Brien’s wild throw allowed two runs to score. Charlie Leclair hit Fitchburg’s sole homer in the second game.

Fitchburg North Adams State College Fitchburg State College Joe Zavallaro New England Albany State Mike Reilly St. Joe's Pittsfield Jimmy Bigelow al Berkshire Adams High Zavattare Reilly Bigelow Mohawks Tim Carroll Zavattaro Ed Wael Fran Reardon Bruce Gallagher Jim Koldis Noel Tony Plansky Steve Baran Paul O'Brien Reardon Gallagher Dan DeSantis Mike Mancivalano North Adams DeSantis Charlie Leclair Fitchsburg Lowell State Yas Reardon Koldis Plansky Casey Canoni di Civalana Beit Ny Baran Leclair Mee Witala Saath Ther Gills Montmyiny IP Turner Watt RBI Reardan Mandvatana Avane Leclair Ran SB Gallagher Gesantis RP Plansky Johnson Hep Kenyon Lacey North Aqams P O'Brien Tiernan Rmrtning Lamy Neer Nutes & Vornern Witala Sb—Gallagher 2, Johnson. S—Plansky Mancivalano Koisis Bob Att Bigelow Carroll Sgo Carrol Wp—Bigelow Pb— Turner McKennon and Lacy Tima

Celtics face breakup dinner as Heinsohn weighs move

Boston fans gather for the Celtics annual breakup dinner as Tommy Heinsohn is expected to reveal whether he will end a nine year stint to join an insurance firm. Bill Russell's eye injury sidelined him. Lou Pieri signals possible but not giveaway sale plans. Red Auerbach declines comment as teams eyes next year.

Heinsohn Celtics Boston API Boston Celtics National Basketball Association Tommy Heinsohn Holy Cross John F. Collins Bill Russell Boston Garden Russell Laker Jerry West Reading Mass Barach Sachs Sachs Bill Wheels of One Celtic Lou Pieri Providence R.I Washington, D.C

Morey out after first round in North South Invitational

In Pinehurst North Carolina the second round of the 63rd North South Amateur begins with defending champion Dale Morey in the clubhouse after a first round loss to William Ruppertel of Arlington Virginia.

Pinehurst WN. C UPI Dale Morey Morey William Ruppertel Arlington

Advance sale for title bout doubles past figures

New York AP reports the advance sale for the Cassius Clay Sonny Liston heavyweight title fight in Boston on May 25 has doubled the levels of the postponed November 16 bout. The show was postponed November 13 due to Clay’s emergency hernia operation.

New York Cassius Clay Sonny Liston Boston Harold Conrad Clay

Lenox Lacrosse Beats Avon 21-1 in Connecticut

Lenox School’s lacrosse varsity dominated Avon Old Farms 21-1 here yesterday. Larry Jones scored six goals, Whit Holden added four, while Jeff Greiner and Pat Gray each posted three and two goals respectively. Earl Phillips guarded the net as Lenox remained undefeated in three starts and next faces RPI freshmen in Troy, then Union freshmen in Schenectady.

LENOX Larry Jones Whit Holden Avon Earl Phillips Pittsfield RPI Troy N.Y Union Schenectady

Redskins Ask Waivers On Bosseler

Washington Redskins announced they have asked waivers on veteran fullback Dan Bosseler, the club’s all time leading ground gainer. Coach Bill McPeak said Bosseler, an eight year NFL veteran, would not be offered a 1965 contract. By not exercising the option, the club effectively places him on waivers as staff felt his best playing days were past and he had little chance to make the team this year.

Washington UPI Washington Redskins Dan Bosseler Bill McPeak Basseler Bosseler

Strange declines renomination as head of tennis group

Melbourne AP Strange says no to renomination and retires as president of the Australian Lawn Tennis Association.

Strange Melbourne Norman W. Strange Australian Lawn Tennis Association

Ryan Campbell To Meet In Bubble Room Boxing Card

Promoter Sam Silverman announces a Wednesday May 5 eight round main event at the Bubble Room Boston. Welterweights Mike Ryan of Lowell and Sammy Campbell of Roxbury meet in a rematch. Ryan has 15 wins in 16 pro bouts. Campbell has 21 wins in 25. Tickets at Imperial Lanes.

Bubble Room Lyman Street Boston Sam Silverman Mike Ryan Lowell Sammy Campbell Roxbury Silverman Ryan-Campbell Ryan Campbell Boston Arena Silversman New England Billy Ryan Richard Donahue John Kennedy Tampa Fla Imperial Lanes

MIT Downs Williams Trackmen Triumph in Varsity Meet

Sumner Brown of MIT, 5-6 and 140 pounds, claimed the 880, mile, and two-mile events Saturday to lead MIT to a 79-65 victory over Williams College. Brown was the meet’s lone triple winner as Ed Chase of Williams led his team with wins in the 440 and 220. MIT swept nine events and tied Williams in the high jump at 5 feet 10 inches.

Williamstown Sumner Brown MIT Williams College Brown Ed Chase Williams Wiliams

Jack Nicklaus Leads PGA Money List Again

Jack Nicklaus tops the PGA money list in official earnings with 34,400 dollars this week. Doug Sanders is runner up with 53,245 in official money, though Nicklaus leads in total earnings including unofficial events by 42,825 to 36,673. Third is Billy Casper at 42,579, with Bruce Devlin fourth at 24,514 and Bobby Nichols fifth at 22,279 in combined totals.

Palm Beach Gardens Fla Jack Nicklaus Professional Golfers’ Association Nicklaus Doug Sanders Sanders PGA Billy Capser Bruce Devlin Bobby Nichols

Canadiens Favored By One Goal In Final Showdown

Montreal and Chicago meet in game five at the Montreal Forum with the Canadiens listed as one-goal favorites. The home-ice edge stands out as a key factor in the playoffs, while Montreal may be without goalie Gump Worsley as Bobby Hull looks to ignite the Hawks with Provost unable to curb him. Hull’s two late goals last game boosted Chicago to a 5-1 victory after Worsley left with a hip injury and Charlie Hodge replaced him.

Montreal UPI Montreal Forum Montreal Canadiens Chicago Black Hawks Worsley Canadiens Provost Chicago

Lenox Wins First Game On Diamond

Lenox School baseball varsity gained its first victory of the season with a 3-2 win over Millbrook School. Rusty Harding and Pete Sauter executed perfect bunts with the bases loaded in the seventh to seal the comeback after Millbrook led 2-1. Lenox faces Lenox High School at War Memorial Field tomorrow.

LENOX Millbrook N.Y Rusty Harding Pete Sauter Perfect Bunis Lenox High School War Memorial Field

Tiger and Carter to clash in May at MSG

Dick Tiger the leading middleweight contender will fight Rubin Hurricane Carter of Paterson New Jersey in a 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden on Thursday May 20 The fight opens the new season at the New York arena as announced by Harry Markson Garden boxing director

New York UPI Dick Tiger Nigeria Rubin Hurricane) Carter Paterson N.J Madison Square Garden Harry Markson the Garden New York Arena

Civil Service Captures GE Bowling Title Night Bowlers League

The Civil Service team, mainly Pittsfield Police Department members, won the General Electric Night Bowlers League at the league banquet held yesterday at the GEAA clubhouse. The squad includes Dick Barzottini Richard Duclos Malcolm Danford Maurice Eisenhart Albert Miraglia and Pete Smith. League bowls take place at New Jefferson Alleys.

Civil Service General Electric GEAA Pittsfield Police Department Dick Barzottini Richard Duclos Malcolm Danford Maurice Eisenhart Albert Miraglia Pete Smith New Jefferson

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