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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1969

Page

8

Lee Opens With Win Over St Joseph's in Berkshire Clash

Lee High, defending Berkshire County champions, beat St Joseph's High of North Adams 55 48 to open the 1960 70 season. Key late surge in fourth quarter broke a 42 43 tie as Dick Turner Donnie Walker and captain Junior Pleu led Lee with 14 15 12 points respectively. Dan DeMarco topped St Joseph's with 22 points.

Lee Lee High St. Joseph's High North Adams Wildcats St. Joseph's Dick Turner Gaels Donnie Walker Iantage Turner Walker St. Joseph Bob .Gregory Junior Pleu Sean Kelly Frank *Dignard Dan DeMarco Gregory Lee ST. Josephs N.A Kelly DeMarco Dignard ER Turse Kobialka Breeiua Blea Turner Oo Ray Gunn Terry Doyle

Late Rally By Shelton Tops Knights In Narrow Win

Shelton College edged Berkshire Christian 79 76 as the Knights, trailing by 12 early, staged a nine point finish in the final three minutes. Bill Simon scored 37 points and Charlie Ungerman added 26 to pace the Shelton attack.

LENOX Shelton Berkshire Christian College Knights Bill Simon Charlie Ungerman Simon Ungerman Shelter Newsey Club

St Josephs faces tough opener at Cardinal McCloskey

St Josephs High hoops opens tonight in Albany against Cardinal McCloskey with coach Paul Perachhi noting strong returning players. Varsity game at 8 after a 6:30 junior varsity tip, with McCloskey sporting a veteran lineup and a recent 1-1 start as St Joe’s seeks to overturn past results in the rivalry.

St. Joseph’s High Albany N.Y Cardinal McCloskey High Crusader Paul Perachhi Cardinal McCloskey Crusaders Brattlebora Pittsfield Lee SS St. Joe's N.A Lenox Mt. Greylock Drury Chicopee Monument Mh Monument Mt Taconic Amherst Wahconah Agama Lee Mt

Florida Gov reverses stance on Clay Frazier boxing bout

Gov Claude Kirk of Florida said he opposed staging the Cassius Clay Joe Frazier heavyweight fight in Florida. He criticized Clay as Muhammad Ali and urged the ring decide the title, while promoters eyeed Feb 16 or 17 at Ashlock's 9,000 seat dome near Orlando. Tampa Boxing Commission blocked the event. Orlando area supervisors appeared unable to rule.

Hot Springs Ark Claude R. Kirk Jr Florida Cassius Clay Joe Frazier Clay Armed Services Elijah Muhammad Muhammad Ali Kirk Muhammad Frazier Sam Muhammad Blair Tampa Boxing Commission Tampa Ron Gorton American Leisure Corp Pete Ashlock

Mt. Everett Will Rely On 6 Men

Sheffield Mt. Everett Regional High Golden Eagles open season at Granby High Wednesday with a six man nucleus led by senior Wayne Schoonmaker 13 point scorer at center. Other starters include John Cook 6-11 guard Dave Pshenishny 5-10 forward King Hunt 6-4 forward and Dick Sellen sophomore guard. Coach Hal Halliday and assistant Bill McDermott plan emphasis on defense and running.

Sheffield Mt. Everett Golden Eagles Granby Hal Halliday Wayne Schoonmaker Eagles Schoonmaker John Cook Dave Pshenishny

Pittsfield High Falls to Brattleboro 54 49 in Opener

Pittsfield High lost its season opener at Brattleboro High 54 to 49. Brattleboro built a 23 22 edge on field goals and made 10 free throws to Pittsfields three. Billy Hover led Pittsfield with 15 points, Ed Paris added 14, while Mike Keegan and Gary Tate each scored 19 for Brattleboro. Bob Garvie led Brattleboro with 24 points and Jack Revilla added 14.

Brattleboro Pittsfield High Brattleboro High Generals Pitts PHS Billy Hover Ed Paris Mike Keegan Gary Tate Bob Garvie Jack Revilla

Bengal Linebacker Bergey Named AFL Rookie of Year

Cincinnati AP reports Cincinnati Bengals middle linebacker Bill Bergey won the AFL defensive rookie of the year award. Bergey, 240 pounds from Arkansas State, credited coach Vince Costello for his development and noted competition with Tim Buchanan and Bernard Erickson. The Bengals also claimed other 1968 awards, including Greg Cook as offensive rookie and Paul Brown as coach of the year. Bergey said he faced strong league talent and emphasized his improving speed and coaching influence.

Cincinnati Cibcrnnati Bill Bergey American Football League Bengals Tim Buchanan Bernard Erickson Sid Bergey Arkansas State Vince Costello Bergey Associated Press Greg Cook AFL Paul Brown Paul Robinson Bob ‘Trumpy Marsalis Stanfill Thompson Kansas City Jim Marsalis Miami Bill Stanfill Bill Thompson Denver Costello

Lenox tops Mt Greylock 75 60 in season opener

Lenox High lineup had five players in double figures led by Marty Johns with 16 points. Tony Salvatore, Charlie McGee, Gordy Chandler each scored 12 as Lenox built early leads and withstood Mounties rally to win 75 60. Mt Greylock countered with Tom Falivene 22 and Bill Hart 17, but could not close the gap. Chandler returned from an ankle sprain to log limited minutes.

Mark Murphy Terry Caden Bill Lavigne Tom Villanova John Sheran Bill Larkin Pete Clark Jayvee Doe Roulier St. Joe's Crusaders LENOX Lenox High Mt. Greylock Marty Johns Millionaires Tony Salvatore Charlie McGee Gordy Chandler Chandler Mr. Greylock Mounties Tom Falivene Bill Hart Mike Landing Lenox MT. Greylock BFP Salvatore Hart Ai McGee Spence

Michele Jacot Wins Slalom Race in France

Michele Jacot of France won the women’s special slalom at the Criterium of the First Snow in Val DIsere, clocking 31.08 seconds on her opening run and 1:12.80 total. Barbara Cochran of Virginia, USA, took second with 1:12.10, tying Jacot at 40 World Cup points. Florence Steurer of France was third. Disqualifications cut 55 of 122 competitors, including 10 Americans, from the second leg.

Val Daisere France Michele Jacot America Barbara Cochran Miss Cochran Richmond Florence Steurer Miss Jacot Julie Walcott Underhill Center Marilyn Cochran Barbara Rosie Fortna Warren Karen Middleton Brattleboro

Honda Leads Celtics Rally Over Rockets

Boston edged San Diego 107-104 as Havlicek scored 33 points, closing strong in the final 2:30 with 13 of his team’s last 13 points. Howell added 22, Siegfried 17, Hayes 19 for the Rockets, while Kojis led San Diego with 26.

Boston John Havlicek Boston Celtics San Diego Rockets National Basketball Association Havlicek Bailey Howell Larry Siegfried San Diego Elvin Hayes Celtics Henry Finkel Jim Barnes Hayes Rockets Don Kojis Jim Barnett Tom Sanders Stul Lantz Californians

Drury Beats Chicopee 70 53 In Season Opener

Drury High of North Adams opened its basketball season by defeating Chicopee High 70 53 at the Armory. Wayne Duval led with 15 points as Drury built a 28 20 halftime lead, then pulled away in the fourth period with a 65 46 run. Chris Noel, Kirby, Lacrosse, and Belleau added 17 each for Drury. Mike Kacienski topped Chicopee with 14. Officials: Pat Brym and Ray Pierson.

Mike Cimini Mount Carmel St. Mary's Catholic Youth Center Jim Garrity St. Marv’ S St. Mark’s St. Charles Holy Family St. Joseph’s Mike Quadrozzi Pat O’neil Russ Quetti Cinini Mount Carmel ST. Mary's Cimini Garrity Turner Winn Rice T. Curley Santofia Curdey A. Turner Pierson Pierson Pedegrinelit A O16 Jy Sacchettiscusa Q Ov G. Sacchetti Potter Caprio Kelly Scico Laconte O Marchello Stracuzzi Oj Cusson O Gardner ST. Mark ST. Eran Urs Quadrazi Fletcher P. Larkin Custer Larkin Keen Gagliardi Ryan al Tasson Montife North Adams Drury High Chicopee High Armory Blue Devils Chicopee Drury Curt Boisjollc Mike Kirby Paul LaCross Jeff Noel Mike Kacienski Wayne Duval Duval Kirby Rogers Belleau Noel Bernie Kacienski Drury Chicopee BFP Scheinfeld Oledryt Dassattl Khokrov Belleau S M. Kacienski Lacrosa Bkac

Jerseys Lose High Scorer With Dislocated Shoulder

SPRINGFIELD Rich Scam mell of the High Lawn Jersey hockey team suffered a dislocated shoulder coaching at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and will miss at least two months. Coach Jack Brennan reshuffles lines against the Holyoke Blades at Blunt Park with Scammell out and several players stepping up.

Springfield Rich Scammell High Lawn Jersey Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Scammell Carl Moffat Holyoke Blades Blunt Park Jack Brennan Barry Law Don Moffatt Rick Whitehead Tom Sides Jack Charette Rob O'Brien Sides Terry O'Brien Paul Vacchina Brian Dickey Tom Sheehan Mike Carney Johnny Murnane Rolie Schopp Schopp Jersey

Stevens runs for Alaska Senate after missed listing

Republican Sen. Theodore Stevens, omitted from the official Senate directory, announces he will run for election to the Senate in 1970 and seek re-election in 1972. Appointed December 24, 1968 to fill E. L. Bartlett’s term, his term runs to January 1973, and Alaska law requires the next general election to validate his tenure.

Washington Theodore F. Stevens Senate Alaska Stevens Sen. E. L. Bartlett

Fire destroys Ullman Amphitheatre at Brandeis University

A two alarm fire at Brandeis University in Waltham Massachusetts destroyed the Ullman Amphitheatre on Wednesday night. Officials estimate damages exceed 100000 dollars. No injuries were reported. The blaze wiped out the outdoor stage and a storage area beneath it, with the concrete basement housing audio visual equipment and film biographies heavily damaged by water.

Waltham, Mass Ullman Brandeis University

Wahconah Tops Monument Mountain In Opener

Wahconah High of Dalton opens 1969-70 basketball with a 69 49 exhibition win over Monument Mountain of Great Barrington. Mike Fox led with 17 points and 12 rebounds as Wahconah dominated rebounding and foul shooting. Campbell, Dennard, and Leary also contributed strong scoring as Wahconah built a 39 22 halftime lead. Jayvee also won 55 41.

Dalton Wahconah Regional High School Monument Mountain Great Barrington Wahconah Warrior Mike Fox Glen Campbell Spartans Jerry Ryan Pete Negrini Warriors Mark Popper Fox Monument Dave Mixer Campbell Mixer Tom Murray Bronument Mountain Bernie Leary Leary Spartan Arnold Dennard Tom O'Connor Sopho Nore Lou Atlegrone Amherst High Wahconah Jayvee John Donavan Bob Kotleski Wahconah Monument MT. Bre BFR Fox Webber Wittens O'Connor Hall Dennard So Whitney Kattesit Clapper YY O'brien Eau Fillautt Baltar Ryan Bing Miller Bob Bourassa Monument MT. Bof Perr RI Blanrichard Rela Blanchard Drake Dunn Webber Ey Cripps Scartow Ogee Porter Kay Kane Mawhinney Skerput Stephenson Oo Carter Bains John Gonzaballa Art Bwipnell Tminuta

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