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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1969

Page

26

Underdog Role Is Luxury Says Parseghian at Notre Dame Banquet

Notre Dame coach Ara Parseghian told about 1,200 at the university banquet that he is confident they can beat the No. 2 team, while noting Texas as the top squad. He added the Irish must stay in shape over holidays. he praised his players as dedicated boys facing the Cotton Bowl.

South Bend Ind Ara Parseghian Notre Dame Parseghian Texas Jan. J. Parseghian Southern California Arkansas

Notre Dame Eyes Underdog Rose Bowl Showdown

Notre Dame prepares for only its second bowl appearance since 1925 and its first since beating Stanford in the Rose Bowl. Coach Ara Parseghian says Texas will run at them, admits limited film study, and notes Arkansas provided the lone strong ground threat this season.

Notre Dame Stanford Parseghian Texas Arkansas Fanny

Seattle Upsets Knicks With Strong Front Court Play

Seattle SuperSonics upset the New York Knicks 112-105 as Bob Rule, Bob Boozer, and John Tresvant powered the front line with dominant rebounding and scoring. Rule led with 28 points and 14 in the final period, while Tresvant added 17 points, surging in the fourth quarter to erase a deficit. In other NBA action, Chicago beat San Francisco, Detroit topped Cincinnati in OT, and ABA scores included Indiana over Kentucky, Washington over Denver, and Miami over New York Nets.

Seattle SuperSonics National Basketball Association New York Knicks Knicks Rule New York Mike Riordan Sonics Tresvant Chicago San Francisco Detroit Cincinnati American Basketball Association Indiana Kentucky Washington Denver Miami New York Nets Clem Haskins Warriors Bulls Atlanta McCoy McLemate McLemore Oscar Robertson Royals Jimmy Walker Pistons

Indians say trade favored them in deal with Twins

Centerfielder Tad Uhlaender, traded to Cleveland by Minnesota, claims the six player exchange favored the Indians. Minnesota sent Uhlaender, Dean Chance, Graig Nettles and another player for Luis Tiant and Stan Williams. Tiant struggled last season, while Chance welcomed the move and Cleveland manager Al Dark praised Chance as a top pitcher and a winner.

Tad Uhlaender Cleveland Minnesota Twins Indians Minnesota Uhlaender Dean Chance Graig Nettles Luis Tiant Stan Williams Tiant Twins Calvin Griffith al Dark Chance Dark Cleveland Indians Associated Press

Quarry Chuvalo Set For 10 Round Madison Square Garden Bout

Jerry Quarry and George Chuvalo meet at Madison Square Garden in a 10 round bout aiming for a third title shot. The pair share 67 knockouts and both have losses in attempts at world championship versions. Quarry ranks No 4 in the division behind Cassius Clay Joe Frazier and Jimmy Ellis in some areas.

New York Jerry Quarry George Chuvalo Madison Square Garden Quarry Chuvalo Cassius Clay Joe Frazier Jimmy Ellis

Olivares Defends Bantam Crown Against Rudkin in LA

Ruben Olivares, 21, makes the first defense of his world bantamweight title at the Forum in Inglewood against Alan Rudkin, 23, promoter George Parnassus eyes 15,000 fans and about 175,000 in receipts. Olivares is a strong favorite after 53 straight unbeaten bouts with 41 knockouts and recent title win over Lionel Rose. Rudkin seeks a historic upset in his third attempt.

Los Angeles Ruben Olivares Alan Rudkin Liverpool England Mexico City Rudkin Inglewood Olivares Lionel Rose Australia George Parnassus Ruben Arada Tokyo Rose Melbourne

Brodie Mountain Ski Area Celebrates Fifth Anniversary

NEW ASHFORD Brodie Mountain ski area marks its fifth anniversary with skiing despite persistent rain. T bars and rope tow operate on a 0 to 16 inch base. snowmaking planned if weather allows. No. 1 chair lift expected back in operation tomorrow.

Ashford Brodie Mountain All Wee Brodie Kim Kelly Kelly

Boxing by the Associated Press results report

Tokyo Kadota knockout over Pak in light weight action. Toro stops Pellegrini in Baltimore. Henrique defeats Aranda in Rio de Janeiro welter. Valdez outpoints Moreno in Los Angeles. Beau Jaynes stops Kenny Cempem in Portland Maine.

Tokyo Shinichi Kadota Japan Suk Kyu Pak South Korea Baltimore Pete Toro New York Jerry Pellegrini New Orleans Rio DE Janeiro Joas Henrique Brazil Juan Aranda Argentina Los Angeles Jase Valdez Mexico Jose Moreno Portland Maine Beau Jaynes Lowell Mass Kenny Compen Providence Eof

AP Favors Oakland In Top Pro Contest

In a major showdown Oakland faces Kansas City for the West title with playoff home field at stake. The card covers NFL picks with teams like Baltimore Dallas Detroit Los Angeles Minnesota Cleveland Philadelphia Washington Green Bay Chicago New York Pittsburgh and others shaping the week’s outcomes. key stars include Daryle Lamonica Lenny Dawson Bob Hayes Gale Sayers and Vince Lombardi with details on injuries and expected lineups.

Minneapolis Joe Kapp University of Minnesota Pete Rozelle Vikings Los Angeles Rams San Francisco New York Oakland Raiders Kansas City Chiefs Kansas City Los Angeles Minnesota Dallas Cleveland Baltimore John Unitas Earl Morrall Cowboys Calvin Hill Walt Garrison Bob Hayes Detroit Ramis Lions Bill Munson Greg Lendry Bud Grant John Brodie Steve Spurrier St. Louis Browns Bill Bidwell Philadelphia Atlanta Filip Eagles Falcons Saints Norm van Brocklin Franklin Field Washington New Orleans Vince Lombardi Saint Sonny Jurgensen Green Bay Chicago Packers Bears Gale Sayers Pittsburgh Steelers Giants Fran Tarkenton Joe Greene

Tellers and Loans Top Victors in Union Federal League

Midweek action at the Boys' Club saw the Tellers defeat the Mortgages 17 to 13 and the Loans beat the Savings 16 to 11. Glen Hogue led the Tellers with nine points aided by John Willis six points, while Greg Giardina and Steve Lauzon topped the Mortgages with four and three. Don Pero, Key Hogan and Guy Pannesca carried the Loans in a close win.

Union Federal Glen Hogue John Willis Greg Giardina Steve Lauzon Don Pero Key Hogan Guy Pannesca Hynes P. Donovan Boo Wills Navraski Hornyak Ag Pangereade Bush Bermody Aitlee Goa Bione Mecineme Ave Didria Tulsa Memphis St Arkansas Pene Jim Mooney

Ellis Peralta Title Bout Approved In Buenos Aires

The Buenos Aires Municipal Boxing Commission approved a December 20 championship bout between WBA heavyweight champion Jimmy Ellis and challenger Gregorio Peralta. A North American referee will preside as nonvoting official, despite local rules demanding an Argentine referee for the 15 round fight at the 75,000 seat stadium.

Buenos Aires Buenos Aires Municipal Boxing Commission World Boxing Association Jimmy Ellis Louisville Gregorio Peralta

Carleton Is Hailed As New Hero

Boston fans crown Wayne Carleton a sudden hero after his second game with the Bruins. He scored both goals in a 2 1 win over the New York Rangers, snapping the Rangers 11 game unbeaten streak. Carleton, 23, said a fresh start with Boston could boost his career after being traded from Toronto for rookie center Jim Harrison.

Boston Wayne Carleton National Hockey League Bruins Carleton New York Rangers Toronto Maple Leafs Boston Wednesday Jim Harrison

Senators slugger Frank Howard to attend Boston writers dinner

Boston AP reports Washington Senators outfielder Frank Howard, nicknamed the Gentle Giant for his 6 foot frame, will be honored at the Boston Baseball Writers' dinner on January 29 at the Sheraton Plaza after blasting 48 homers and 111 RBIs last season. Killington reschedules pre season giant slalom for December 20, a USSA sanctioned race for juniors.

Boston Frank Howard Washington Senators Boston Baseball Writers Sheraton Plaza Killington

Mounties Begin New Look In Season Opener

Mt. Greylock Regional bows in a new lineup for the season opener against Lenox High at Lenox, with captain Billy Hart at center and a first year trio of Tom Alliven, Duke Ritter, Gil Spencer, and John Agostini anchoring a young starting five. The Mounties, defending Western Massachusetts Class S champions, will lean on speed and a three-forward offense as coach Russ Pickering reshapes the squad after losing five key seniors.

Williamstown Mt. Greylock Massachusetts Lenox High Lenox Russ Pickering Mounties Hopkins Academy Springfield College NBL Mark Bubinski Billy Clark Ken Andersen Billy Gilloaly Dick Quinn Norm Augur Jimmy Tallarico George Taylor Pickering Billy Hart Sophomoe Tom ¥Alivene Duke Ritter Gil Spencer John Agostini Hart Fleeling Ritter Spencer Billy Agostini Falivene Mike Landino Bruce Ritter Patl Leonesio Howie Lawson Rick Ramsey Frank Tate al Myles Mark Shaw Roy Spofford Greylock Jayvee Jim Borawski University of Massachusetts Spafford

Coaches and Teams Set for Boys' Club Service Loop

Six teams announced for the Boys' Club Service Basketball League with rosters led by coaches Flannagan, Mattia, Hagan, Berthy, Brazeau and Defonis. Opening twin bill starts at 7:30 pm Monday with Elks vs Knights of Columbus and Jaycees vs Lions Club. Thursday features Rotary vs Irish-Americans and K of F vs Lions.

Elks Club Knights of Columbus Jaycees Lions Club Bill Rotary Club K of Lions Mike Flannagan Bob Mattia Charlie Barbarotta Billy McMahon Mike Shindler George Jones Jim Corkin Tone Simeone Ian Gray Ron Grey Frank Markewitz Dave Perruzetto Jim Penna Mike Henderek Bernie Brown Dave Heidel Bill Jutlane Dennis Craw Frank Gel Steve’ Tellow Bobby Hamilten Dick Goddess Lonzo Wright Dick Wright Jot Donnelly Dave Burns Roger Hamilton Kim Martin Mike Noonan Gary DiFietro Dan Lacy Andre Rod Figuar Bob Keegan Steve Bassett Mark Brazeau Jon Langdon Larry Wright Kevin Williamson Steve Manship Greg Carean Selm Kevin Barkley John Barbarotta Joe Corey John Hate Peter McBush Ken Berkley Art Brodeur Billy Brodeur Mika Mahoney Kevin DeWitt Steve Ray Steve Come Pete Barry Frank Defonis Pete Snyder Paul Gould Brian Price Pete DeBonis Larry King Jim Hayes Joe Messer Rich Wade Don Perry Mike Messer Dan Philips Jim Chequaste

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