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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1965

Page

20

Red Sox and Giants Rainout Tonight in Springfield

Pittsfield Berkshire Red Sox vs Springfield Giants resumes the first Eastern League series tonight at 7 45 in Pynthon Park after a rainout. The Sox lead 1 0 from Saturday 5 1 and 3 0 loss Sunday. Elmira next visits for a three game set starting tomorrow at Wahoonah Park.

Shon Pittsfield-Berkshire Red Sox Springfield Giants Springfield Pynthon Park Red Sox Giants Pittsfield Tamira Pioneers Wahoonah Park Elmira York White Roses York Williamsport Mets Williamsport

Cassius Clay to Travel by Bus for Liston Rematch

Promoter Sam Silverman announced the world heavyweight champion Cassius Clay will depart Miami by bus on Friday to Chicopee Falls Massachusetts for training ahead of the May 25 Boston Garden bout with Sonny Liston. Clay plans a direct drive with a Sunday arrival and immediate preparations.

Boston Cassius Clay Miami Fla Shine Inn Chicopee Falls Mass Sam Silverman Sonny Liston Clay Boston Garden Silverman Cassius

Eastern League Standings And Tonight’s Schedule

Eastern League standings and yesterday results show York at Reading with games postponed due to cold. Tonight’s schedule lists Pynchon Pert at Reading and Wahconah Park with Springfield at Steading and York at Williamampect, Springfield and other matchups on tap.

Binke Williammepert Co Reading O York Reading Pesteenad Wat Grounds Springield Pittfield Eee Rasding Wittiartesert Mimica Emie Pitted Wahconah Park Springfield Steading WilMamepact

Saturday afternoon baseball at Wahconah Park urged

Local voice urges Pittsfield Red Sox owner Joe Buras to test Saturday afternoon games at Wahconah Park to gauge fan reaction. The piece cites past crowds, George Scott and Pete Magrini, Dave Gray, Mark Belanger, Tommy Arruda, and notes no postseason plan though a potential Pittsfield Springfield playoff exists if teams finish one two.

Wittsfield-Berkshire Wahconah Park Joe Buras Pittsfield-Berkshire Red Sox Pittsfield Red Sox York White Roses O—O Chick O'Malley Springfield O'Malley Awag

Jail Team Wins Soccer Championship

Chelmsford jail soccer team won the mid-Essex cup final 6-4 against Thaxted Village in an away game played with Home Office permission. Skipper Danny Greenwood praised the prisoners as a clean, talented side as they took the league trophy from Lord Stonham and celebrated with relatives and jail staff after the match.

Chelmsford, Eng UPI Chelmsford Jail Thaxted Village Lord Stonham Home Office Danny Greenwood

Boxing results from three cities report quick decisions

In Philadelphia Willie Pep out pointed Jackie Lennon while Von Clay stopped Clarence Floyd. In Paris Mareel Cerdan Jr stopped Roberto Di Martino. In San Francisco Thad Spencer out pointed Roger Rischer, Ricardo Moreno knocked out Danny Kidd.

Philadelphia Willie Pep Hartford Conn Jackie Lennon von Clay Clarence Floyd New York Paris Mareel Cerdan Jr France Roberto di Martino San Francisco Thad Spencer Pasadena Roger Rischer Oakland Ricardo Moreno Mexico Danny Kidd Stockton Calif

Cater Finds Fresh Start With White Sox After Phillies Trade

Danny Cater, a 25 year old Austin Texan with a calm approach, moved from the Phillies to the White Sox after being traded for Ray Herbert. He hit .464 in spring exhibitions and had previously batted .435 in the prior year’s spring games, yet questioned his position and future with Philadelphia before seeking regular play with Chicago.

White Sox Phillies Miners Cater Austin Tex Milwaukee Hank Joe Torre Torre Carter Dick Stuart Red Sox Stuart Clu Phils Ray Herbert

Killington Ski Area marks 150th operating day

Killington Ski Area hits its 150th operating day, claiming the longest season in Vermont and possibly Eastern skiing history. General manager Paul Bousquet notes ongoing operations and plans for the May Day slalom set for Saturday. Beginning Nov 21 with snowmaking on the Snow Shed slope, the extended season contrasts with a harsh winter reported by locals. The summit reaches 4.94 feet, with the main chair lift near the top.

Killington Vermont Paul Bousquet Bousquet

Yesterday's Stars Pitching and Hitting Wins

Dave Giusti of the Astros shut out Pittsburgh 2 to 0 on four hits for his third win in five starts and a 0.64 ERA. Johnny Callison of the Phillies homered off Sandy Koufax to spark a 4 3 victory over the Dodgers.

Dave Giusti Astros Pittsburgh Houston Johnny Callison Phillies Sandy Koufax Philadelphia Los Angeles Dodgers

Bad Weather Delays Early EL Contests

Heavy weekend rains halted the Class AA Eastern League as all games were postponed. York White Roses and Reading Indians postponed after wet grounds. Reading aimed to avenge an opening day loss to York, who won 3-1 on Saturday. Springfield and Pittsfield also postponed after split opening games. Elmira and Williamsport not scheduled. Elmira pitcher Ed Watts threw a no hitter in a 4-0 win over Williamsport Saturday.

York White Roses Reading Indians Reading White Roses Springfield Pittsfield Elmira Williamsport Ed Watts

Memorials Lee announces softball team final practice

The Thomas Memorials softball team will hold its final practice before the season opener tomorrow night at 6 at the Lee Athletic Field. Sponsor Eddie Thomas seeks a game for Sunday.

LEE Thomas Memorials Lee Athletic Field Eddie Thomas

College Life Begins at 40 for WWII Veteran on Maryland Ball Squad

Bill Flynn, 40, a World War I veteran and father of three, returns to college at the University of Maryland and joins the freshman baseball team while majoring in business education. He, a left-handed hitter with Army coaching experience, aims for a teaching career and minor in history.

College Park, Md Bill Flynn University of Maryland Flynn Maryland Department of the Army Easton Army Jack Jackson Marjorie Bill Whiley Stevens Varsity

New Michigan State Coach Talks on Court Recruiting

EAST LANSING Mich John Benington the new Michigan State head basketball coach moved quickly by naming Sonny Means as an assistant Means discusses recruiting as the No 1 task in college basketball and the idea of punishing the athlete rather than the school for violations He calls for stopping recruiting entirely and says coaches would rather coach than recruit.

Michigan State East Lansing Mich UPI John Benington Benington Sonny Means St. Louis University MSU Cage Forddy Anderson Aml Benington MSU Board of Trustees NCAA

Night Game United Press International Recap Dodgers Win

Short pitched a 3 1 win over Los Angeles with Baldschun and Triandos aiding. Koufax, Miller, Perranoski, and Torborg appear in the relief effort. Callison hit his 2nd home run in the contest as a key moment.

United Press International Phila Los Ang Baldschun Triandos Dalrymple Koufax R. Miller Perranoski Torborg HR — Callison

Minor League Results Across Leagues Console Fans

In the Pacific Coast League Portland beat Spokane five to seven while Oklahoma City edged San Diego five to four Denver topped Salt Lake City four to two. In the International League Jacksonville hosted Buffalo and Columbus played at Rochester both games awaited weather outcomes with Toledo at Syracuse affected by rain. The New York Mets lead all time against the Chicago Cubs with twenty three wins and thirty one losses.

Associated Press Portland Spokane Okla City San Diego Denver Salt Lake City Jacksonville Buffalo Columbus Rochester Toledo Syracuse Mets New York Mets Chicago Cubs

Callan Jr. Elected Chairman of Columbia County GOP

The Columbia County Republican Committee elected Albert S. Callan Jr. of Old Chatham as chairman and Edwin G. Post of Taghkani as vice chairman at its organization meeting. Callan, publisher of the Chatham Courier, praised a new era for the party as 66 percent of county voters are registered Republicans.

Hudson N.Y Columbia County Republican Committee Albert S. Callan Jr Old Chatham Edwin G. Post Taghkani Callan Maurice Arrigt Jr Chatham Republican Town Committee Willard Co. Drumm Niverville Post Myrtie Tinklepaugh Chatham Courier

Fire Destroys Two Buildings In Petersburg

In Petersburg New York a morning fire destroyed a first floor store building and an adjacent two story storage building. A family of seven was left homeless as Earl and Mrs Stevens and five children fled the 3 am blaze. Fire Chief Willard Weeden said the cause is undetermined and asked motorists to avoid Route 2 while crews from Petersburg Berlin and Grafton fought the flames.

Petersburg Earl Stevens Jones & Jones Berlin Grafton Stevens

Egremont Panel Tonight On Southern Berkshire Aid

Miss Alice McNiff of Stockbridge, sociology professor at NYU, speaks at 8 p.m. in the Men’s Club for a public exploratory discussion on forming a Southern Berkshire committee to study federal aid under the Economic Opportunity Act. Main speaker James King of Springfield. Local officials from Monterey, Alford, and New Marlboro to attend. Great Barrington representatives include Leo LaFontana and E. Harper.

North Egremont Alice McNiff Stockbridge New York University Southern Berkshire McWeiff James King Springfield Monterey Alford New Marlboro Great Barrington Leo LaFontana Finance Board E. Harper

Hinsdale Kittredge pupils present plaque for library flagpole

Hinsdale Kittredge School children will place a bronze plaque on the library lawn as part of civic activities. The memorial honors Hinsdale veterans. Mr and Mrs Aubrey C Whitmarsh of Dorchester visited Mrs Marion L Ransford and Mrs Harry Freshler Jr substituted at Hinsdale School for Mrs Mabel Lemhuis recovering from surgery at Millcrest Hospital.

Kittredge School Hinsdale Aubrey C. Whitmarsh Dorchester

Meeting set at Holbrook Town Hall with state officials

Holbrook and 14 southern Lenox area town officials will attend a 7 30 meeting at Holbrook Town Hall with representatives from the state Department of Development and Commerce. Selectmen and town officials from all 14 towns south of Lenox were invited.

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