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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1963

Page

6

Tech High Edges Pittsfield In Close Second Victory

Tech High of Springfield defeated Pittsfield High 56 to 54 in a tight home clash. John Drummond led Tech with 18 points while Steve Taylor added 12 and Dwight Durante 11. Pittsfield’s Southard scored 19, Ellsworth 13, and Delusky 13 as the Berkshire squad rallied late before Taylor’s driving layup sealed the win.

Tech High Pittsfield Dave Southard Tilt John Drummond PHS Springfield Technical High Pittsfield High Tech Frank Moynihan Steve Taylor Pete Ellsworth Berkshire Boys Flo Taylor Dwight Durante Southard Cocapt Art Delusky Ellsworth South Ard Pittsfield Planers Delusky Berkshire Adams High Adams Tech Pittsfield Collins Sdelusky Gallagher St Ellsworth Drummond Durst Cenry Frye Deceiles Merlarty Ee Powers Shrude Tilhahck IB Sylvia Bed

Belanger Takes holiday from baseball to visit Berkshire family

Mark Belanger, Berkshire County's lone major league player, spends holidays with parents in Lanesboro before returning to University of Tampa for his first college term. The Orioles infielder hit .235 in 50 Florida Instructional League games, with four triples, five doubles and two home runs.

Mark Belanger Berkshire County Edward Belanger Summer Street Lanesboro Pittsfield High Pittsfield Post American LeBion Tampa Fla University of Tampa Belanger Ft. Dix N. J Baltimore Orioles Mark Orioles Berkshires Baltimore Miami

Adams High Suffers First Loss to Brockton

Brockton, by 65 to 46, handed Adams High its first defeat in eight starts at the Adams Memorial High gym. Mike Bernard led Brockton with 32 points, 24 in the second half, while Paul DuBois scored 17 for Adams and Dale Granger added 14.

ADAMS Brockton High Adams High Adams Memorial High Mike Bernard Pete Bernard University of Massachusetts Hurricanes Brockton Massachusetts Paul DuBois Dale Granger Brockton Adams Simons Wiley Y

Lee Independents Defeat Old Timers In Close Game

Lee Independents beat the Lee Old Timers 72 to 65 at Les Central School gym. Fran Puleri led with 27 points, Andy Goff fellow added 20, Independents led 45-21 at halftime, Pete Arment top-scored for the losers with 22 points.

Lee Fran Puleri Andy Goodfellow Lee Independents Taney Shalley Dennin Brown Mike Brown

Boxing Kosaka Knocks Out Abien in Tokyo Bout

Teruo Kosaka of Japan defeats Buen Abien Ia of the Philippines by knockout in the 5th round at 136 pounds. The match took place in Tokyo. Abien Ia was unable to answer the bell after Kosaka delivered the decisive blow.

Tokyo Teruo Kosaka Japan Buen Abienia Philippines

Cousy to Return to Action in Old Timers Tilt

Boston notes former Celtics star Bob Cousy will play January 14 at Boston Garden in an old timers game as a prelude to the NBA East-West All-Star contest. Also slated to appear are Ed Macauley Jim Pollard Slater Martin Sweetwater Clifton and other longtime NBA stars including Sharman Cervi Zaslofsky McGuire Risen Davies Johnson Mikkelsen Brannum Braun Hoffman Spector and Wanzer.

Boston UPI Boston Celtics Bob Cousy Boston Garden Cousy NBA Ed Macauley Jim Pollard Slater Marlin Sweetwater Clifton Bill Sharman al Cervi Max Zaslofsky Dick McGuire Arnie Risen Bob Davies Arnie Johnson Vern Mikkelsen Bob Brannum Carl Braun Paul Hoffman Andy Phillip Art Spector Jack Coleman Bob Wanzer

CYC League Thrillers See St Francis and St Teresa Wildcats Triumph

St Francis defeats St Charles 48 to 8 in a tight early game as St Teresa’s tops Mount Carmel 43 to 34. Key blocks and late steals swing the latter contest with McGaffigan sealing St Francis’ win and Connors delivering for St Teresa’s.

St. Francis St. Charles St. Teresa's Mount Carmel Catholic Youth Center St. Teresa’s South Street Dave Cuillo Mike Connors Northenders Dave Bond Bond McGaffigan Kline Kamiensal Edi Murray Desert Stanger

Southwick Defeats Chester High 66 53 in Home Opener

Southwick High with a 66 to 53 win over Chester High spoiled Chester’s home opener in Chester High gym. Southwick led 27 21 at halftime as Jim Halla scored 23 points and Dave Coles and Larry Hanson had 12 each. Duane Pease added 11 for Coach Bob Boyd’s squad while Bob McCormack led Chester with 13.

Chester Southwick High Chester High Southwick Jim Halla Dave Coles Larry Hanson Duane Pease Bob Boyd Bob McCormack Searles High Great Barrington Coles Peeve Peu Komen Vceaper

Napa NNBA Monday Results San Francisco tops New York in close win

NBA results show San Francisco defeating New York 114 to 112 in a tight Monday game. No other games are scheduled for Wednesday as listed, with St Louis visiting Los Angeles and San Francisco at New York noted as upcoming matches.

San Francisco New York St. Louis Los Angeles

Far West Classic And Holiday Festival Scores Summary

Boys club basketball scores from the Far West Classic in Portland list Iowa 74 over Washington State 66, Oregon 65 over Colorado State 39, Seattle 92 over Louisiana State 84. In consolation play Kansas 61, Oklahoma State 58, and Nebraska 58, Oklahoma 82. At New York Holiday Festival final Villanova 77 over Minnesota 73. Missouri 63, Kansas 61. Iowa State 79 over Missouri.

Nebraska Oklahoma Iowa St Missouri Kansas Portland Ore Iowa Washington St Oregon Colorado St Seattle Louisiana St New York Villanova Minnesota

Northeastern Coach Collapses at Practice

Northeastern University track coach Gerald Tatton, 55, collapsed during a practice in Boston. He was admitted to Massachusetts Memorial Hospital Monday for tests. A doctor said no announcement on his condition would be made until tests were completed.

Boston UPI Northeastern University Gerald Tatton Massachusetts Memorial Hospital

Kentucky Wildcats top U S hoop squad in early tourney play

Ken tucky led the season as the No 1 team after an 80 64 first round Sugar Bowl tournament win over Loyola New Orleans The Wildcats aim for a second tourney title against Duke as Oregon State Villanova La Salle and Kansas State grab other major tournament titles across the holiday period Oregon State won the Far West Classic Madison Square Garden saw Villanova edge Minnesota Kansas State beat Oklahoma State La Salle edged St Bonaventure Texas Western won Sun Carnival Davidson Princeton split first round results in Charlotte Davidson and Princeton set up a title clash

Oregon State Villanova la Salle Kansas State Kentucky Wildcats Adolph Rupp New Orleans Loyola Duke Auburn Madison Square Garden LaSalle Brigham Young Wally Jones Jim Washington

Multiple 1960s college results across several tournaments

In Philadelphia and Charlotte events, LaSalle edge Saint Bonaventure 83 80 while Loyola Maryland beats Temple 74 65 and Drake thumps Georgetown 89 61. Charlotte hosts first round Davidson over Pennsylvania 90 73 and Princeton 84 71 over Texas 71. Non tournament games include Purdue 101 Dartmouth 53 and Wisconsin Milwaukee 54 over Stevens Point HH Lincoln St. Arizona State defeats Stanford 60 61.

Denver el Paso Tex Charlotte N.C Davidson Penn Princeton Bill Bradley Texas Louisville Ohio University Virginia Tech George Washington Navy Georgia Purdue Dartmouth Mainer Ohio Tulsa Bradley Arizona Toledo Penn State Arizona State Stanford Bowling Green Wittenberg Charlotte, N.C Pennsylvania LeMoyne & No. Car. Coll Xavier Penn St B.green Wimbrg Kentucky St 2.C.smith High Pt Italian Olympic Va. Tech Ge. Washington South Dakota Wartburg Buena Vista Graceland Wash. U W.tex. St Gambling

Candlepin Chatter Stars of the Week at Imperial Lanes

The list covers high series and game leaders across many leagues including Imperial Lanes and New Jefferson Alleys. Notables: Helen Rollins 355 triple, 437 single. Bob Exford 145 and 126. Yankees win first half, Lou Orazio 312 for Mets. Babe Ruth League results and multiple standings across city leagues. Trials for Women TV bowling set Jan 11, finals Jan 19, live show Feb 8 at Boylston Bowl.

Imperial Helen Rollins Fred Holden New Jefferson Bob Exford Western New England Candlepin League Imperial Lanes Imperial Ladies Brightwood Lanes Springfield Riseberg’s Busy Bee Meat Center Comet's Berkshire Coin Copper Delphia’s Carnute’s Boston Yankees Mets Lou Orazio Skippy Barbaretta Giants Tigers Dodgers Red Sox Colts Cardinals Doug Hebler Johnny Ritla St. Mary's Rosary Pat Troy Norma Petell Forest Ladies Cedar Fir Elm Grace Marshall Hagles Blasioli Bob Carneval Frank Russo Chet Klimek Christophers Greenfears Highland Riverside Lanes Agawan Sandra Barbarotta Ellen Susan Ellsworth Mike Hart Joe Mancivalane Paul Riccarini Angie Fillie St. Mary's Holy Name Shillelaghs Harps Hooligans Shamrocks Gaels Banshees Dan Cronin Fran Sanginetti John Mendel Royal Cleaners Skrock’s Wohrles Union Esso Pickups Alibi Ray Space Lou Orazion

Kentucky Takes Over As Top Team

New York reports Kentucky Wildcats move to number one in both AP and UPI weekly college basketball polls. Loyola of Chicago drops to third in both. Cincinnati and Michigan swap fourth and fifth between the two rankings. Remaining order: Kentucky UCLA Loyola Vanderbilt Davidson Oregon State Duke Villanova.

New York Kentucky Wildcats Associated Press United Press International Loyola of Chicago Cincinnati Michigan UPI Kentucky UCLA Loyola Vanderbilt Davidson Oregon State Duke Villanova

Cage Officials State Regular Meeting Monday

The Berkshire County Basketball Officials Association will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday evening at the Boys' Club at Pittsfield. The business session starts 7:30 with a rules clinic at 8:15, and all area coaches are urged to attend to discuss unusual plays from games to date. Sam Russo will preside.

Berkshire County Basketball Officials’ Association Ittsfield Boys’ Club Sam Russo

Machines Take Over as Pins Set by Automated Systems

From the first American Bowling Congress tournament in Chicago 1901 to the 1957 Fort Worth event, pins were set by pin boys, but in 1958 machines took over the task.

ABC Milwaukee, Wis UPI Chicago Fort Worth Tex

Wilt Leads NBA Mates In 3 Fields

Wilt Chamberlain tops three NBA departments in scoring rebounds and field goal percentage through 32 games with 1096 points at 34.3, 7.0 rebounds, and .526 FG. Robertson leads assists at 9.8. Lucas and Russell vie for other top figures.

NEW York UPI Whiit Chamberlain National Basketball Association Chamberlain San Francisco Warriors Oscar Robertson Cincinnati Royals Bob Pettit St. Louis Hawks Ferry West Los Angeles Lakers Jerry Lucas Cincinnati Bill Russell Boston Robertson Guy Rodgers San Francisco

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