Pittsfield Legion team reaches state finals in 1969 season
Pittsfield American Legion Post 89 capped a surprising 1969 run by reaching the state finals. Dick Bentley announced a 1970 contract offer for Red Pleau as the team prepared for next season. Red Pleau, praised for developing players, hinted at returning with a largely eligible squad and advance plans to boost gate receipts at Wahconah Park.
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Grapefruit Peppering a Pittsfield Fire Police Game
In Wahconah Park the Pittsfield Fire and Police departments played a baseball game, the policewinning 27 to 13. A headline gimmick used grapefruits during the first inning as a tease while Chief John J. Killeen batted and Fire Chief John E. McDonough singled later in the frame.
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Dick Casey honored for Boston Park League contributions
In Boston, Dick Casey, former sandlot star and founder of a 1934 Boston Park League club, will be honored tonight as the Dorchester Town Field is renamed Dick Casey Field. Casey, a former state legislator and Bosox Club charter member, has lived in Dorchester 75 years.
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Wyoming star Cockreham top recruit in football and basketball
Ewo Sport Star LUSK Wyoming AP Steve Cockreham, a 6-1, 18 pounder, ranks among Wyoming’s most recruited prep athletes by football and basketball college coaches. He earned All-Star basketball honors three years in a row and was quarterback on the All-State football team.
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Madison bowler Chandler shows young players how it’s done
Madison Wis AP veteran bowler Everett Chandler, 78, demonstrated front running form during the American Bowling Congress tournament. He rolled a 297 in the event's second highest game and a 734 singles series, finishing fourth and earning 925 dollars. He threw 32 touchdown passes in his football career, including 28 in his senior year.
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Bowling League Opens September Fourteenth At Magles Hall
The French American Bowling League starts its season on September 14 at 7 PM in Magles Hall. The item notes Rutgers beat Princeton 100 years ago in New Brunswick, NY to mark the century milestone.
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Stadium Rejection Delays Boston Patriots Meeting
Boston Patriots officers and board members were summoned to a talk session after Massachusetts lawmakers rejected a stadium bill. President Bill Sullivan said no final decisions would be made as owners discuss pressing issues while Fenway Park remains unsuitable. No sale offers will be entertained at this time.
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