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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1969
Page
8
Pittsfield, still in playoff contention in the Eastern League, swept a twi night doubleheader from Waterbury, winning 3-1 in the opener and 10-6 in the nightcap at Waterbury. Leaders and key plays were not detailed in the brief summary.
The Boston Patriots signed Gary Koerl a linebacker from the University of Utah as a free agent He is 6 feet 3 inches and 218 pounds and was the U th ground draft pick of the St Louis Cardinals He reported to training camp in Amherst Friday The Patriots roster stands at 49 for Monday's game in Montreal against the Detroit Lions Coach Clive Rush praised the quarterbacks and receivers work hoping for better performance in the upcoming game
Saratoga Springs AP nine were named Friday for the 66th running of the Hopeful Stakes with Ralph Wilson's Walker's the 8-5 favorite to win the $73,044 first prize. Walker's already captured the Sanford Stakes here and has two wins in six starts. Antony Cerodeo Jr. will ride the favorite from post No 7. Weighing 122 pounds, the race is for 2-year-olds. Other starters include Hagley Pontifex Feathered Ruler Away-From-Holme Pass Right Brick Passers and Trish Castle.
Clemente drove in four runs with a triple and two grounders as the Pirates crushed the Reds 82 in the first game of a Friday night doubleheader for their fifth straight win. Ellis earned his ninth win to run his record to 9-13. Al Oliver hit his 12th homer in the fourth.
Toronto AP reports National Hockey League owners agreed to pay full cost of a players pension fund. The plan provides eligible players 200 dollars annually per year of service for life starting at 45 for a 10 year guarantee, plus 50 000 dollars in life insurance for disability and dismemberment. Owners will discuss the reserve clause, a milestone according to Alan Eagleson, executive director of the Players Association.
Philadephia Phillies ace Rick Wise pitched his second straight shutout and combined with three RBI outings by Larry Hisle and Deron Johnson to topple the San Diego Padres 10-0. Four second inning runs keyed the victory as Rick Joseph doubled and Tony Taylor walked to spark the rally. Rich Allen doubled in two more in that frame.
John Alevizos owner of the Eastern Baseball League Manchester Yankees said he will pay the city's guaranteed use of Gill Stadium next year. The move follows a threat to relocate and after a season high crowd of 9,089 on Thursday night, confirming local support to keep the team in Manchester.
In Central Falls and Plattsburgh segments Keene Manchester and Coser faced elimination while Naugatuck Connecticut defeated Lynn Massachusetts 5 to 2 in regional play. Matches included Keene versus Manchester with eliminations noted and several scores across New York and Connecticut venues.
Tom Shaw from Golf, Illinois built an eight under par 64 in the second round at Pleasant Valley Country Club to claim a five stroke lead at the Avco Golf Classic. Billy Casper shot a 70 but missed the cut for the first time in five years with a 151 total. Gary Player and George Archer survived the cut at 150.
Ed Kirkpatrick hit a two run homer with two outs in the eighth to lift Kansas City over Washington 3 2 on Friday night Joe Foy opened the scene with a two out single before Kirkpatrick delivered the deciding blow and the Royals bullpen held the Senators to six hits including a fourth inning rally capped by Tim Cullens double Frank Howards triple and Cy McMullens sacrifice.
New York totalled a 5-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers behind Tug McGraw's relief work. Ron Swoboda hit a two run homer and a decisive passed ball helped the Mets build a 4-0 lead after the second inning as Tommie Agee Cleon Jones and Art Shamsky added run scoring hits. Dodgers rallied late but were held in check by McGraw and the Mets pulled within a game and a half of first place Chicago in the NL East.
Baltimore nips Buffalo 20 to 7 in a cross league NFL AFL showdown. Key plays and scoring drives shaped the game as the Ravens’ defense limited the Bills while the offense produced essential scores. Buffalo struggled to convert drives into points.
Defending champion Arthur Ashe fought back from the brink to reach the semifinals at the 89th U S National Championships in Brookline. He defeated Allan Stone in five sets, while Bob Lutz and Stan Smith also advanced to join Ashe in the men’s semis. In women’s play, Margaret Court and Virginia Wade moved toward the final after decisive wins, Court stretching her streak and Wade beating Mary Curtis.
Nevele Pride the top U S trotter heads to Roosevelt Raceway for the 100000 Roosevelt International Trot and world championship. A crowd over 40000 is expected as 4 year old Nevele Pride driven by Stanley Dancer seeks back to back titles with rivals from Canada West Germany Sweden Denmark France and the Netherlands in post seven. The colt recently won the Realization and American Trotting Championship and has a 54 2 career starts earnings of 829488 for Nevela Acres and Louis Resnick of Ellenville NY.
Eastover Bears defeated Joe's Grille of Lenox 26 to 3 at Lakewood Field. Nine homers powered the win as George Bisarea, Lenox resort owner, tossed four hits. Dick Klemansky hit three homers with Sweeney Getz Hank Salvatore and Tony Salvatore each adding one. Eastover improves to 30-1 in independent play.
Luis Aparicio drove in a third inning run and starred at short for the Chicago White Sox in a 4-1 win over Boston. Gary Peters limited the Red Sox to seven hits, tying up Boston with flawless defense and three rally-killing double plays.
Two 12 year olds boxed as pros in a three round bout near Montreal for 35 dollars total. Noel Levesque defeated Jacques Noe of Trois Rivieres for 25 dollars while Levesque received 10 dollars. Promoter Regis Levesque watched ringside. Donato Paduano scored his 12th straight pro win on the same card.
Houston ace Larry Dierker held Chicago to four hits as Jay Alou drove in three runs and Norm Miller scored on a balk and Denis Menke’s fielder’s choice in a three run sixth inning. The Astros topped the Cubs 8 2 extending Chicago’s losing skid.
United States takes a 7-3 lead over Great Britain after Friday’s opening round of the 22nd Walker Cup in Milwaukee. Bruce Fleisher sparked comebacks, Ed Updegraff and Dick Siderowf won decisively, while John Bohmann, Allen Miller, Marvin Giles and other U S players won singles. England’s wins came from Petey Boenka and Geoffrey Marks. Two-ball foursomes saw Giles and Melnyk beat Bonallack and Craddock, and Green with Brooks defeated Wadkins and Siderows.
Walcott is suspended by the New Jersey Boxing Commission and will miss the Monday feature against Al Romano at Noel Field. The Massachusetts Commission upheld the decision. Roy Williams of Reading replaces Walcott after beating Romano in January. Other bouts include Rondear vs Cruz, Spence vs Ramos, Rodriguez vs Marshall. program starts at 6 p.m.
GREAT BARRINGTON The roster of racing officials for the six day meet at the Barrington Fair was announced this week by Edward J. Carroll president and general manager. The meet opens Monday with James Picarillo heading the group assisted by William R. Taylor. Carlton Jepsen takes over as director of mutuels replacing James E. Graves who is retiring after years at the fair. Jepsen has worked at many tracks in New England and beyond and currently serves as mutuel manager at Gulfstream Park and Northampton Fair. Placing judges are Robert Parks James Hines and Herman Summers. Stanley Marina paddock judge Anthony Cimini timer Edward Morgan clerk of scales Jack Engle identifier Charles Bodessa custodian of the jockeys room. John Medievos and Joseph Datilto patrol judges, Dino Romoli starter. James Hickey Joseph Latulippe track stewards Dr. Edward R. Wyman track physician Dr. William Gulick veterinarian. Racing Commission members in attendance are Dr. Paul P. Walsh chairman Michael J. Holobeck Peter A. Consiglio Lawrence J. Lane secretary Thomas R. Lynch supervising inspector. Post time Monday through Saturday is 1 30 p.m with daily double windows closing at 1 35.
Fairfield Connecticut AP Clark Miller defensive end recently acquired from San Francisco 49ers was placed on waivers by the New York Giants at his request. Miller stated the right knee operation was successful but he cannot be in playing shape until mid season. He left for Napa California after the decision.
Lenox Merchants Babe Ruth team extends win streak to 25, a Berkshire County record, beating Cheshire 9 0 at Memorial Park. Pitcher Hammig goes 12 0 with 14 strikeouts and 2 walks, 3 for 4 at plate, Fielding adds two hits. Flynn belts a 320 foot double in big fourth inning six run burst. Slomski draws bases loaded walk in fourth. Cheshire coached by Tom Lamb.
Report from Green Mt. shows race by race outcomes including Green Mt first through ninth races with listed horses and mutuel payouts. Notable bets include a Daily Double and a Perfecta with winners such as Summerman Saoaco Edgewood and Mount Senior, along with attendance and handle figures.
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