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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1969

Page

14

Raiders Place 7 on AP AFL Team

New York AP selection names Oakland to seven spots on the All AFL offensive and defensive units led by quarterback Daryle Lamonica. Lamonica edged Joe Namath for the quarterback spot as Oakland dominates the 22-man squad with Otto, Upshaw, Schuh and Biletnikoff among others.

New York Oakland Raiders Daryle Lamonica Associated Press Lamonica Kansas City Joe Namath

Raiders, Chiefs land top players in all pro ballot

Brown and Grayson anchor the Raiders defense as Kansas City stars Tyrer Bell and Robinson pace the Chiefs selections. Running backs Snell and Little headline the backs, Maynard edges Alworth for wide receiver, Trumpy nabbed tight end, with Webster Philbin Elliott and Byrd shaping the defensive unit. Western clubs claim most first team spots. San Diego and Boston fail to place.

Jie Brown Dave Grayson Raiders Kansas City Jim Tyrer Bobby Bell Brown Ed Budde Buck Buchanan Johnny Robinson Chiefs Matt Snell New York Floyd Little Denver Don Maynard Jets San Diego Lance Alworth Bob Trumpy Cincinnati Rich Jackson Gerry Philbin Jet John Elliott Buchanan Nick Bonniconti Boston Miami Houston George Webster Buffalo George Butch" Byrd Tyrer Bell Robinson Maynard Upshaw Trumpy San Diego West Boston East

Two Gene Washingtons Face Off In NFL Clash

In Minneapolis Minnesota and San Francisco prepare for a Vikings 49ers game featuring two players named Gene Washington. Minnesota star Gene Washington, 6-3 208, has 38 receptions for 769 yards and eight TDs. San Francisco rookie Gene Washington, 6-1 185, has 47 catches for 504 yards and three TDs. They wear numbers 84 and 18 respectively.

Gene Washingtons Minneapolis - St: Paul Gene Washington Francisco 49Ers Vikings Washington 49Ers 49Er Press Minnesota Gene Michigan State San Francisco Stanford Minnesota Washington San Francisco Washington Viking

Tampa Eyes Cassius Clay Frazier Fight in Florida

Mike Malitz of Sports Action Inc arrives in Tampa amid reports the city will host the Cassius Clay versus Joe Frazier heavyweight championship. Bob Arum and Florida Governor Claude Kirk back the plan, with Clay stripped of his title for dodging military service. Both fighters remain undefeated as negotiations proceed.

Tampa Fla Mike Malitz Sports Action, Inc Malitz Bob Arum Clay Florida Arum Claude Kirk Kirk

Student Ski Card Offered by 22 Northeast Areas

Three Berkshire ski areas Bousquet Jiminy Peak and Catamount join 19 other Northeast resorts in offering a student ski card through the Student Ski Association. The card lets collegians pay half the regular weekend lift ticket price and save on lessons and rentals on nonholiday weekdays, with at least a $1 weekday savings on all-day lift tickets during weekends and holidays. Card costs $3 with contact details for Kim Chafee and regional offices. Brodie Mountain and Williams College also offer student rates, including TD and holiday-week season options.

Berkshire Bousquet Jiminy Peak Catamount Student Ski Association High Court Berkeley Calif North Grove Street Rutland Kim Chafee Brodie Mountain Williams College

Dreary Grid Future in Lee Forecast by Consolati

Lee High football coach and athletic director John J. Consolati warned at a Rotary Club luncheon that Lee faces a dreary football future due to few extra-scholastic programs. He cited apathy among youths, urged revival plans and a Pop Warner like program costing about 2000 dollars, and noted his rewarding return to coaching.

Lee John J. Consolati Lee High Consollati Rotary Consolati

Williams Wings Bensen And Knapp Score Heavily

Williams College hockey co captains Gary Bensen and Whit Knapp lead a high scoring line with seven goals and six assists for Bensen and four goals with six assists for Knapp. Center Jim Stearns adds six points as Williams beats Hamilton 6 5 and UConn 11 2. The Ephs host Oswego State in the Williams Invitational on Jan 2 3 at Lansing Chapman rink with AIC and Middlebury also in the field.

Williamstown Gary Bensen New Canaan Bill McCormick McCormick Pete Thorp Winchester Doug Donaldson Hopkins Minn Phil Bartow Far Hills N.T Thorp Larry Anderson Needham Jack Curtin Montclair Williams Hamilton Uconn Ephs Wiliams Lansing Chapman Oswego State AIC Middlebury

High Bowling Scores and Rich Standings Across Local Leagues

Lou Pin led Fenaway with a 365 high triple and 138 single for top honors while Pete Szymanski and Don Jamross posted 129 and 346 in various leagues. The report covers results and standings from Capper Pin, Polish CC, Budweiser, Fire divisions, Nite Owl, Post Office, Mixers, Planets, Ron Albany Woman’s, Al Bianchi Memorial, Herb Marlin Memorial, Zaveruka Crespi, and Forest leagues with numerous high singles, triples, and team tallies including Jupiter Mercury Venus Earth Mars Saturn standings and notable performances by Linda Knox and JoAnne Sottile.

Lou Pin Fenaway Pete Szymanski Don Jamross Movie Mart Budweiser Capper Mets Dagwear’s Movie Mail Dagwood Deliie Don King Emil Marquis King's Procopio’s Teachers Traffic Fire B King’s Linda Knox JoAnne Sottile Orioles Swans Bluejays Peacocks Bluebirds Robins Vultures Lovebirds Ginny Chapman Dave Storie al Ricci Don Boyd Bill Curley Bob Parker Irene Watroba Judy Lubold Mary Rizzardi Venus Earth Mercury Saturn Jupiter Mars Doris Denno Ron Albano Shirley Schnapp Pansy Carnation Poppy Iris Violet Holly al Bianchi Memorial League Howie Roan Frank Klimek Larry Naughton South Street Motors Billy State Line Pittsfield Rex Lou Pia Zaveruka Crespi Mascatal Barbera Chianti Fragola Alicante Zinfandel Aml Barbera Mascatel Herb Martin John Rilla Tony Duda Rilla Fenn & Fourth Rufo Auto Body Dairy Center Schaefer Fenn’& Fourth Cate State Line Diner Schaefer Beer Bubble Room Moon Maids Luna Rocks Moon Dusters Craters Astro-Nuts Tranquility Carnevale Cgasson Grandbois Blasioli Marer Oo

McLendon Is Fired By Denver Rockets

John McLendon, professional basketball's only Negro head coach, is fired by the Denver Rockets of the ABA. He is replaced as acting coach by Joe Belmont, the club's marketing director, while remaining director of player personnel. The team slid to 9-19 and last in the Western Division after moving many games to road venues. Spencer Haywood had joined the team recently.

Denver John McLendon Denver Rockets American Basketball Association McLendon Joe Belmont Acing Rocket Don Kingsley Cleveland State University Rockets Spencer Haywood University of Detroit

Very Small Place in San Manuel Arizona

Rex Mirich of the Denver Broncos calls San Manuel a tiny town with only one street and a one way system. He jokes that driving across town to return to the start feels like circling the world.

San Manuel Ariz Rex Mirich Denver Broncos Rex

Lee High Basketball Faces Rebuilding Season

Lee High prepares for a rebuilding 1959-60 season under coach Dick Salinetti after losing all starters from last year’s 20-2 Berkshire City title team. Captain Junie Pleay anchors a largely inexperienced squad with several sophomores and juniors stepping up, while three varsity reserves and a new member are dropped for a team rule violation.

LEE Lee High Dick Salinetti Berkshire Wildcats John Bill Walker Chuck Vanineth Mike Coty Doug Wilcox Junie Pleay Gary Wellington Dan Walker Jayvee Dick Turner Don Turner Sean Kelly Soph Frank Dignard Salinetti George Mike Silver Mark Keener Bob Lucy Dan Bedega Tom Smith Ron Salice Steve Consolati Tom Brown Bill Turner Mark Beam Jack Wheeler Jack Mitchell Bob Feltre Wildcat

North Adams Wins First Game Of Season At Home

North Adams State College basketball, led by Rick Agnew with 23 points and Joe Miller 21 in a strong second half, defeated Windham State 99 to 77. Mohawks for Ditisfield contributed eight and six points as the Wildcats open a 20 game West Virginia schedule Friday against St. Joseph's High.

North Adams North Adams State College Rick Agnew Joe Miller Windham (VI Agnew Milley Springfield Technical High Bob Bettergs Kevin O'Donnell Ditisfield Mohawks Worth Adams Windham Bre SFR Bettars Parker Eta O'Donnell Holmn Hen’son Leven Albrezis Mutter Sarra Edelman Miller Curlatow Holiday Pudsbey Jeanson Ruet Wildcats West Virginia St. Kel Teem Joseph's High Penn State

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