Remembering Pittsfield football and notable names
A longtime observer recalls era players Charley Garivaltis Jerry Kelley and John Kellar, noting Garivaltis Hall of Fame status and Kellar’s later Holy Cross path while contrasting past greatness with present standouts Eddie Paris and Maury Matteodo. The piece also covers local teams sharing the community title and updates on Sigsworth at Eastern Montana State, Corkins in Venezuela, and JoE Morgan's rise in the Pirates system.
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Jerry Kelley
John Kellar
Charley Garivaltis
Garivaltis
Kelley
Pittsfield High
Kellar
PHS
Holy Cross
Garivalsis
Eddie Paris
Maury Matteodo
Paris
Matteodo
Pittsfield
Taconic
St. Joseph's
Joe Morgan
Walpole
York Pirates
Pittsburgh
Columbus Jets
Don Hoak
Don
Philadelphia Phillies
Morgan
Boston College
Pirates
York
Raleigh
Monument Mountain Opens Season Versus Wahconah
GREAT BARRINGTON The Monument Mountain Spartans start their basketball season Friday December 12 at Wahconah Regional High, with a home game against Pittsfield on December 23. Coach Fred Bregice notes inexperience but expects growth, as 19 newcomers join 11 returnees led by senior Mike Warner. Promising freshmen include Chris Williams and 6-4 Peter Webber, who played in France last year. The roster features several early promises and a crowded battle for five starting spots. The league schedule opens January 9 at Lee with varied home and junior varsity game times posted for December.
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Great Barrington
Spartans
Monument Mountain
Wahconah Regional High
Dalton
Pittsfield High
Fred Bregice
Bredice
Dave Antonaizzi
Spartan
Mike Warner
Chris Williams
Williams
Peter Webber
Pete Negrini
George Ball
Bernard Leary
Joe O'Brien
Tout
S-inch
Jerry Ryan
Jeff Skorput
Arnold Denard
Bob Kotleski
Corrinet Named Honorable Mention on All East Team
Colgate senior Phil Corrinet son of Andy Corrinet former Pittsfield High star end received honorable mention on the Associated Press All East collegiate football team. He is a defensive tackle from Oradell New York. Corrinet was one of three Colgate players on the list joining quarterback Steve Goepel and halfback Dam Fischer.
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Phil Corrinet
Colgate
Andy Corrinet
Pittsfield
Associated Press
Oradell
Corrinet
Steve Goepel
Dam Fischer
Boxing results from New Orleans and Las Vegas cards
Percy Pugh of New Orleans out pointed Raul Soriano of Mexico in New Orleans in the 148 pound class. Denny Moyer from Portland stopped Art Alderete of Phoenix in Las Vegas in the 15744 pound division.
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New Orleans
Percy Pugh
Raul Soriano
Mexico
Las Vegas
Nev
Denny Moyer
Portland
Ore
Art Alderete
Phoenix
Ariz
Agnew Sparks North Adams Past Castleton State College
North Adams State College sophomore Rick Agnew former St Josephs High North Adams and Berkshire Community College star led his team to a 78 61 victory over Castleton State College in a New England Conference game Agnew poured in 26 points for the victors.
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North Adams
Rick Agnew
St. Joseph's High of
Berkshire Community College
Castleton
New England
Agnew
New Lebanon Opens Tomorrow in 18 Game Schedule
New Lebanon Central High begins its 18 game slate at Philmont against Ockawam inck Central High. Coach Tom Wheeler leads an inexperienced squad with only Henry Lee remaining from last season. Doug McDougall serves as junior varsity coach.
Oscar Robertson Scores 36 as Royals Fall to Sonics
Oscar Robertson poured in 36 points to reach third all time in NBA scoring as the Seattle SuperSonics edged the Cincinnati Royals 118-117. The night also saw Boston beat Baltimore 113-105 San Diego top Chicago 146-131 and Detroit defeat San Francisco 106-102. Robertson now has 20,881 career points, moving past Bob Pettit.
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Oscar Robertson
National Basketball Association
Big O
Seattle SuperSonics
Cincinnati Royals
Boston
Baltimore
San Diego
Chicago
Detroit
San Francisco
Royals
Robertson
Seatle
Bob Boozer
Sonics
Tom van Arsdale
Lar Ty Siegfried
John Havlicek
Celtics
Gus Johnson
Bullets
Don Kojis
Rockets
Kojis
Elvin Hayes
Clem Haskins
Bulls
Howie Komives
Pistons
Komives
Eddie Miles
Jeff Mullins
Warriors
Early Skiers To Receive Free Baby Sitting
NEW ASHFORD The first 10 skiing parents who bring their children to the Brodie Mountain nursery will receive free morning baby sitting Monday through Friday per manager Jim Kelly. Brodie reports six inches of new natural powder and 10- to 18-base on Shamrock and lower T-bar areas with snowmaking ongoing on Paddy's Promenade.
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New Ashford
Brodie Mountain
Jim Kelly
Brodie
Paddy
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Oo Een Sigsworth
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Eastern Montana State College
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Janet Sigsworth
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Elmira Pio
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Pawtucket
Steve Bailey
Preston Gomez
San Diego Padres
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Elmira
Padres
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Brass Rails
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Tien
Win Gregory
Brass Rail
Ken Sigsworth
Brewer
South Street
Clinton Avenue
Department of Parks and Recreation
Court McDermott
Bousquet’s
Park Department
Orange
Syracuse
N.Y
Army
West Point
Wahconah
Ying
France
Jay Vees
Han Encomen
Ab Taconi
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Mt. Everett
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Allendale Shopping Center
Cheshire Road
Credit Lite
Commercial Credit Plan, Incorporated
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