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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1965

Page

11

Elmira Takes EL Lead By Sweeping York Series

Elmira Pioneers move into first by sweeping York White Roses as Pittsfield slips, trailing by one game. Reading Indians and Pittsfield clash, with Myer earning win and Wenz sealing 16th save in dramatic late innings.

Elmira York Reading Indians Elmira Pioneers York White Roses Pittefield- Berkshire Red Sox Pittsfield Reading Fred Wenz Bob Myer Bob Jerry Hudgins

Pittsfield Reliever Wenz Loses After Durham Double

In Saturday action Pittsfield reliever Fred Wenz dropped his second straight decision as Ron Durham doubled home the only run in the bottom half of the seventh to beat the relief pitcher. Durham's hit spoiled Wenz's relief appearance after Tony Martinez and Johnny Sandknap failed bunting attempts, with Durham's drive cruising into right center for the game end.

Reading Pittsfield Fred Wenz Ron Durham Wenz Pete Magrini Tony Martinez Johnny Sandknap Jim Russin Ray Fosse Durham Martinez York Mike Gardner Lee Tommy Lee

Area Youths In N Y Meet At Idlewood Swim Club

Jennifer Harden of Dalton won the 50 meter breaststroke for girls 10 and under at the New York AAU meet in Latham. She swam 46.8 seconds and placed second in the 50 meter butterfly and fifth in the 50 meter freestyle. Area swimmers Ricky and Larry Bushey of Pittsfield reached finals with Larry taking second in the 100 meter backstroke and fifth in multiple events. Ricky placed fourth in the 100 meter freestyle for 11 to 12 year olds. Other area competitors included Debbie Harden Irene Parker, Elaine Parker of Dalton and Christine Reidy of Pittsfield.

Jennifer Harden Dalton New York Idlewood Latham N.Y Ricky Larry Bushey Pittsfield Larry Debbie Harden Irene Elaine Parker Christine Reidy

Reading Red Sox Fall In Doubleheader Debut Misplay

Jerry Kelly and Orlando Centelas hit back to back homers in the sixth to spoil rookie Jerry Hudgins debut for Reading. Kelly tied the game at 4-4 with a seventh inning blast, Centelas followed with a homer next pitch to win. Smith triple pace Pittsfield as Reading issues six walks while Pittsfield rallies to lead and hold late.

Reading Lee Pittsfield Caither Fosse Russia Red Sox Reggie Smith Felix Maldonado Jerry Kelly George Scott Owen Johnson Orlando Centellas Maldonado Kelly Jerry Hudgins Centellas Centelas Hudgins Winston- Salem Johnny Parker al Montreuil Parker Paul Dicken Tony Martinez Steve Bailey Smith Chris Coletta Coletta Bill Wolfe George Pressley Scott Montreuil

Marr Wins PGA Championship in Laurel Valley Return

Dave Marr captures the 47th PGA Championship at Laurel Valley for $25,000, overcoming Jack Nicklaus and Billy Casper. He climbs from pressure and doubt to finish even par 71 for a 280 total, regaining confidence after a recent defeat. Nicklaus ends tied for second at 282, with Casper close behind.

Ligonier Dave Marr Jack Nick Marr Laurel Valley Nicklaus Casper Tommy Aaron Gardner Dickinson Aaron Sam Snead Dickinson

Cocktail Trouble For Red Sox Too Many Martinez

The Pittsfield Berkshire Red Sox stumble as Tony Martinez dominates twice at Reading. Martinez singles home the decisive 1-0 run in game one and drives in two in game two to tie the score, while Reading wins 5-4. Up in Elmira Jake Martinez singles in the seventh to propel a 4-2 Pioneer victory.

Red Sox Martinez Pittsfield - Berkshire Red Sox Reading Tony Martinez Indians Elmira Jake Martinez Pioneers

Qualification For BHCC Juniors Set Tomorrow

The Berkshire Hills Country Club will hold the qualifying round for its junior boys' club championship tomorrow. Contestants may play at any time during the day.

Berkshire Hills Country Club

Butch Jelley Piel's Trophy Race Victor

Butch Jelley of North Palm, VI, won the fifth annual Piels trophy race at Lebannon Valley Speedway on Saturday. Heavy traffic slowed him early but he surged with eight laps left to take command as Kenny Goodermore led most of the event and Link Pettit briefly led before exiting. Barry Tripp finished third, Eddie Delmolino was fourth, and Al King Keesler won the novice class. First heat summaries follow.

Myer Parker Eddie Popowski Wenz Scott Pittsfield Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Bo Wininger Torrie Dickinson Snead Bruce Devlin Aaron Marr Jack Burke Jacky Cupit Rod Funseth Bob McCallister Palmer Laurel Valley Pennsylvania West Lebanon N.Y Butch Jelley North Pownal Lebanon Valley Speedway Jeley Kenny Goodermore Avers Park Link Pettit Schenectady Pettit Barry Tripp Red Hook Eddie Delmolino Sheffield Mass al (King) Keesler Dover Plains

Victor Whitney Dominates Pontoosuc Sailing Meet

Victor Whitney won two of three handicap races at the Pontoosuc Sailing Club in near record turnout conditions. Other results include Jane Fielding, Frank Chappell, and B. R. Hermann among top finishers in Comet and handicap classes. Debbie Fielding and Patty Van Blarcom also placed in junior races.

Victor Whitney Pontoosuc Tucker Fielding Whitney Chappall Terry Goodrich Tucker Comet Patty van Blarcom A.M. van Blarcom Debbie Fielding

Track meet heat results feature and consolation list

Chuck Peck from Pittsfield competes in second heat with Barry Tripp and Reed Hook. Howie Westervelt runs third heat ahead of Revena. Karl Haussel leads consolation with Chohoes, while Jelley secures first in feature. Goodermote second, Tripp fourth, Delmoline follows.

Chuck Peck Pittsfield Barry Tripp Reed Hook Howie Westervelt Revena Karl Haussel Chohoes Feature Jelley Goodermote Tripp Delmoline

Pittsfield York York Elmira Springfield Derby

Schedule lists games tonight and tomorrow featuring Pittsfield at York and Reading at Williamsport Elmira at Springfield with Pittsfield at York slated again for tomorrow night. Regular-season slate emphasizes regional matchups and venue assignments for fans.

Pittsfield York Reading Williamsport Elmira Springfield

Aging Process In Angels 1961 Lineup

Albie Pearson, who was 25 and the youngest in the 1961 Los Angeles Angels lineup, became the oldest at 29 in the current season. The shift highlights the aging roster dynamics with Pearson remaining a notable veteran presence.

Los Angles Angels Albie Pearson

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