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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1969

Page

4

22-Year-Old Angel Rookie Shuts Out Orioles in First Start

Steve Kealey, 22, rookie right hander for the California Angels, pitched a 2-0 shutout over the Baltimore Orioles in his major league debut. Kealey, who had only eight relief innings prior and a week with a sore arm, allowed seven hits with two strikeouts and two walks. The Angels supported him with early scoring while Detroit beat Seattle 7-1 in the other AL game.

California Angels Steve Kealey Baltimore Orioles Lefty Phillips Angels Detroit Tigers Seattle Pilots Mickey Stanley Kealey Orioles Torrance Calif

Eddie Spence Beaten in Portland Boxing Showdown

In Portland Maine Waller Balo Momre of Boston won a unanimous decision over Eddie Spence of Pittsfield Mass in a 10 round feature at the Exposition Building. No knockdowns occurred.

Portland, Maine Waller “‘Balo' Momre Boston Eddie Spence Pittsfield Mass Exposition Building

One Man Bench Puts Reds in West Lead

Cincinnati's 21-year-old All-Star catcher Join Bench slugged a three-run homer to lift the Reds 4-3 over St. Louis and seize first in the NL West by a half game. Al Jackson mopped up in relief as Cincinnati edged the Cardinals. Dodgers and Braves also won or lost, keeping tense West standings with Paul Lee May, Diron Johnson, and Henry Aaron among the featured names in a busy NL schedule.

Cincinnati Reds Join St. Louis Los Angeles Philadelphia Atlanta Chicago Cubs San Francisco New York Mets San Diego Montreal Beneh Lee May al Jackson Wayne Granger Jim Merritt Raluers Jackson Vic Davalilin Cardinals Deron Johnson Dodgers Maury Wills Allanta Cubs Jim Brittan Braves Henry Aaron Felix Millan Britton Mets Cleon Jones Art Shamsky Ron Swoboda Dan McMahon Ken Henderson Bobby Bonds Tommie Agee Joe Niekro Niekro Jerry Robertson

Barry Purdy Leads Lebanon Valley Speedway Points Race

Barry Purdy of Bennington Vermont holds a commanding points lead in the limited sportsman division at Lebanon Valley Speedway with 235 points, ahead of Tom Lentine of North Adams Massachusetts at 178. Tom Corellis tops the sportsman class with 280 points, followed by Carleton Hughes and Ernie Marshall. Remaining races run through September, including the Lebanon Valley 200 on September 27 and the final demolition derby on September 20.

West Lebanon N.Y Barry Purdy Bennington Lebanon Valley Purdy Tom Lentine North Adams Mass Lentine Tom Corellis Rensselacy Carleton Hughes Troy Ernie Marshall Pound Ridge

Mrs Hinckley Wins at Berkshire Hills Country Club

Mrs Richard Hinckley posted a low gross 47 to win the Berkshire Hills Country Club women’s golf tournament. She also took first prize for best score on even holes, a 27. Marguerite Courinet was runner up with 28 and Mrs George Wilk had low net at 22.

Richard Hinckley Berkshire Hills Country Club Marguerite Courinet George Wilk John Dawley Milton Culver Fred Tanner Marion Blowe Margaret McDonnell Wilk Eugene Cornelius Mullarkey Edard Chick Mullarkeys Baldwin Ave Chick Leroy Evans Merrill Road Wyantenuck Country Club Rafferty Wyantenuck Seatles High Lavon

Area golfers miss AVCO Classic but pros impress crowds

Touring pros Edard Chick Evans and Wahoonah standout Edard Davis wow area players at Berkshire Hills and Stockbridge venues. Davis his length and short game draw praise as Mullarkey, Falls and local clubs set up future showdowns. Five local players post eagles and discuss Satellite tours amid AVCO Classic buildup.

Ect Davis St. Petersburg Ila Berkshires Chick Evans Pleasant Valley Sutton Tors Stockbridge Golf Club Joe Chick Jim Taconic Taconic Golf Club Williamstown Wyanbenuck Mullarkey

Ran Bhandari Leads Harrison to 4-0 Tennis Win

Ran Bhandari remains undefeated this year as he beat Walt Michalski 7-1 in Pittsfield Tennis Club League play. Harrison swept Hoehn 4-0 with Ken Sickler, Art Gordon, and Marty Dichner also winning their matches 7-4 or 7-5 to keep Harrison undefeated.

Ran Bhandari Pittsfield Walt Michalski Harrison Hoehn Ken Sickler Dan Secunda Art Gordon Tom Stitt Marty Dichner Preston Lamerton

Soccer Call Issued for Pittsfield High Candidates

Pittsfield High coach Bob Magee issued the first call for soccer candidates. Physicals will be at the school Monday at 9, then equipment distribution and the season’s first practice will follow.

Pittsfield High Bob Magee

Simpson to see more duty against Colts in exhibition

Buffalo rookie running back Q J Simpson is expected to see increased action against the Baltimore Colts in a pro football exhibition tonight after a limited debut. Mint Max Anderson will start, as Simpson learns the pro game and aims to hit the hole to earn more chances.

O.J. Simpson Baltimore Colts Simpson Buffalo Bills Baltimore Detroit Colts Max” Anderson Chicago Houston Astrodome NFL Colts Jets ATL Nave Washington Redskins Bears Green Bay Wally Lemm Don Trull Pete Beathard Bob Davis Bob Naponic Lemm Beathard

Lenox Merchants roll to 24th straight win in 8-0 affair

Lenox Merchants Babe Ruth League stay undefeated by routing Shell Service Station of Pittsfield 8-0 at War Memorial Park. Right-hander Lynn Frisch threw a two-hitter with 12 strikeouts, while Paul Galey and George Klug each had two singles. Fielding delivered a bases loaded RBI single in the third to help break the game open amid strong defense from Galey.

LENOX Lenox Merchants Shell Pittsfield War Memorial Park Lynn Frisch Merchants Paul Galey George Klug John Fielding Galey John Fitzgerald Berkshire Phodae Galey Frisch RBI Stomski Hurity Shove Klugy SB Stovy Hurley Stomskly Rerbbee Frisch Jacobs Taylor

Cranwell Golf Event Set With Member Guest Round

The Cranwell School golf course hosts a member guest tournament this Sunday with start times in the morning followed by a 5 pm social hour and 6 pm buffet in Cranwell Hall. Rev Francis Mackin leads arrangements assisted by Brother Vincent Brennan and pro Jimmy Toolan with many attendees listed among starters.

LENOX Cranwell School Cranwell Hall Francis Mackin Ig Vincent Brennan Jimmy Toolan Dowet Jobia C. Barry Halvarson Je Vwits Kirby E- Salinetti W. Salinet J. Pignate Berrigany Guest Ay Pignate H. Waltrelé Walker Warkes Ferris Teask Nether R. Spalingar Micall G. Piddes Pirette C. Mareiniaky Oiford Martin T. Lahart Burraila Srether Brennan Quest J. O'Hara J. Neon J. Forrest E. Cronin Michevan M. Jacoby C. Barry Menoal L. Lally

Allied 66th 36-hole golf title at Berkshire Hills

The Allied Association hosts a 66th 36-hole championship at Berkshire Hills Country Club with 92 top amateurs from 12 clubs, led by defending champion Fred Favreau of Wahconah. The field includes 13 former champs and 20 younger entrants. The prize pot totals $209 in pro shop merchandise and a silver J. I. Hunter Bowl for the champion, plus runner-up $110 in merchandise.

Allied Berkshire Hills Country Club Allied Association I Golf Paul Falls Revere Hunter Tred Favreau Waheonah Country Club Dalton George Wilk Wall Waroba Bob Ahlen John Zaiken Alex Mahar Bob Jones Jr Fred Gniadek Steve Naprava Bob Anderson Anderson GEAA Favreau Wahconah Wilk Jones Scott Griffin Mt. Anthony Green Mountain Dennis Perrone Champ Bill Ryan Hills Berkshire Hills J.J. Hunter Bing Andy Hunter

Patriots to play 1969 home games at BC Alumni Stadium

Boston Patriots announce a one season arrangement to hold seven home games at Boston College Alumni Stadium with 25 954 seating capacity. The club covers maintenance and traffic costs and will not pay rent. Officials express disappointment at not securing a larger permanent home amid stalled stadium bills.

Boston Boston Patriots Massachusetts Patriots Boston College Alumni Bill Sullivan W. Seavey Joyce Harvard Boston University Fenway Park Boston Red Sox

Slow-Pitch Event Starts Wednesday in North Adams

The North Adams open slow pitch softball tournament starts Wednesday with fourteen teams entered. Sunday is the deadline for entries. Applications and details are available from Nick Altiero at 91 Yale Street, North Adams.

North Adams Nick Altiero Yale Street

PHS Football Team Practice Set on Monday Morning

Pittsfield High football candidates are asked to report for practice Monday at 9 AM under coach Joe Gleason. Players should also report tonight at 7 for physicals at the high school facilities.

PHS Pittsfield High Joe Gleason

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