Weeds Win in Tough Berkshire Lawn Year
A harsh fourth dry summer devastates lawns across Berkshire. Homeowners face costly losses as weeds outcompete grass, prompting plans to reseed between August 15 and September 15 with moist topsoil and careful seedbed prep. Merion bluegrass and fine leaf fescue are highlighted as strong options, along with proper fertilization and soil preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Strenge
Pittsfield
Fred Ives
Marian Ave
Kentucky
Joseph Troll
University of Massachusetts
Amateur Boxing Slated in Westfield at Family Park
The Bay State Athletic Association plans an eight bout card at Family Park Westfield starting Monday at 8 20 pm Promoter John Korzenecki of Westfield brings fighters from the Connecticut Valley and the Berkshires for the opening event The series aims for at least three weekly programs marking the park showing boxing for the first time in Westfield off Route 202 Westfield.
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Bay State Athletic Association
Westfield
Family Park
John Korzenecki
Connecticut Valley
Berkshires
Route 202
Westfeld
New England Junior Open Golf Deadline Approaches
Entries for the New England Junior Open set for August 23 to 26 at Ponkapoag Golf Course Canton Mass must reach tournament officials by Sunday. Sponsored by the Metropolitan District Commission of Boston, it features four age divisions and a record field of about 500 golfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponkapoag
Canton
Mass
Metropolitan District Commission of
Boston
Arthur Johnson
Pontapoag
Route 128
Golf Pros To Compete At Taconic Golf Club
Taconic Golf Club in Williamstown hosts a promember guest tournament on Sept 1 with North eastern New York PGA pros and invited pros from Springfield and Berkshire areas. Each pro pairs with two Taconic members and a chosen amateur. entry fees are 9 dollars for pros and 5 dollars for amateurs. The 1896 House adds 100 dollars to prize money. tee times 10 am to 2 pm. deadlines Aug 28 for pros and Aug 29 for amateurs. Rudy Goff is arrangements chief.
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Taconic Golf Club
Williamstown
New York Pga
Springfield
Berkshire County
Taconic Club
Rudy Goff
Taconic
Krak Leads New England Players In PGA
In Ligonier Pennsylvania Mike Krak of Darien Connecticut led New England participants at Laurel Valley Golf Club during the PGA Championship second round. Krak shot 36 35 71, five behind leader Tommy Aaroon. Also scoring for New England were Paul Harney Worcester Huston Le Clair Stan Baluik Bob Crowley and Clifford Nuthrown with totals ranging from 74 to 79.
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Ligonier
Mike Krak
Darien
Lincoln
Bob Crowley
Weston
Mass
Clifford’ Nuthrown
Bridgeport
Conn
Little League action at Clapp Park features rout and one-hitter
Gull Oi & Coal Co. defeated M & B Electric 5 4 as Bill Carmel pitched a one hitter with 15 strikeouts. Jeff West delivered the winning run in the sixth, Steve Miller scored twice, while Tim Kearns fanned 10 and had the lone hit for M and B. In Deming, Tank Shop beat Crescent Creamery 4 4 behind Bobby Moynahan four hitter despite 13 errors. Kevin Doolan allowed four hits in the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Carmel
Gull Oi & Coal Co
M & B Electric
Clapp Park
Carmel
Tim Kearns
Jeff West
Steve Miller
Tank Shop
Crescent Creamery
Deming &4
Bobby Moynahan
Kevin Doolan
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Berkshire Gardener
Merrillrb
Dubois
Post & Rail
Pittsfield Landscaping
Merrill RD
Scotts
Wise Owl
Berkshire Hardware Corp
South St
Dineway
Lubin's and Sons, Inc
Elm Street
MCC
Krak
Jackson Twins
Truck Traler
Bor
By Dick Brooks
Blondie
Gutsil Ants
Hou
Catalina Island
By al Capp
Captain Blight
By Chie Young
By Charles M. Schulz
Beetle Bailey
Hoss
Uae
Andy Capp
Mort Walker
By Reggie Smythe
By Jimmy Hairo
Olean
Pip
Goyette Bros
Crane Ave
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