St Josephs High Defends Crown In Big Win Over Wahconah
St Josephs High, defending Berkshire County basketball champions, opened the Northern Berkshire League season with an 83-58 victory over Wahconah Regional High at the Boys Club gym. Four players scored in double figures led by Frank Scago with 28 points, while Denny Kelly added 20 and Mike Downs 18. Captain Bob Matthews top-scored for Wahconah with 18 before injuring his ankle late in the third period, potentially affecting St Josephs key matchup with Adams High Friday.
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Matthews Sprains Ankle in Wahconah Game
St Josephs center Bob Matthews suffered a left ankle sprain late in the third quarter against Wahconah Regional High. Team physician Dr Thomas Sullivan says he will miss at least five days and likely longer. Matthews, 6 feet 3 and a key rebounder and scorer, was injured after a rebound attempt and later treated at St Lukes Hospital. he had played despite a prior illness and may miss Friday's key game versus Adams.
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Cotplain
Wahtonah
Dalton
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Matthews
Sullivan
St. Luke's Hospital
Adams
St Josephs win as Wahconah falters in final period
St Josephs built a late surge to beat Wahconah as substitutes entered midway in the final period. It was St Josephs second win in eight starts, while Wahconah dropped to seven losses in eight league games. St Josephs of North Adams visits Dalton Friday. The St Joe’s jaygees also defeated Wahconah 49 32 led by Jack Clark with 24 points and Jim Clark with 11.
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Clapper
Lee High Defeats Classical in 59-46 Basketball Win
Lee High Wildcats improved to seven wins in nine starts with a 59-46 victory over Classical High of Springfield. Bobby Hunter led with 17 points while Kevin Kelly and Tom Brighenti added 14 and 13 respectively, as Lee built and protected a double digit edge. Classical, paced by Phil Mart with 16 points and Bob Rutherford 13, managed only four free throws. Lee shot 37 percent and sank 11 of 17 free throws. Classical had seven free throw attempts. Next game is at Chester High Friday night.
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O Rourke to Speak at Sacred Heart Sports Night
Charley O Rourke, former Boston College All American and exUMass coach, will headline Sacred Heart Holy Name Society's father son sports night Sunday at 7 20 in the parish hall. John Massimiano chairs the program Edward O Keefe leads the society. Tickets 50 cents at the door. boys with fathers free.
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Williams College hockey set to host UIC tonight
Williams College varsity hockey returns after break with an 8 PM home game against UIC, marking their sixth contest of the season. The squad, idle since before Christmas, seeks improvement and a win in front of home fans.
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Williams College
UIC
Lenox Beats McCann Tech with Freshmen Fill-In
Lenox High juniors and sophomores overwhelmed McCann Tech 65-37 in a non league game. Lenox led 9-1 early and 31-13 at halftime as four seniors sat out and four Jaygee sophomores joined in. Mark Gilligan led Lenox with 12 points. Mike Pignatelli and Mike Paysan added 10 each. Lenox hosts Mount Everett Regional next Friday.
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North Adams
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Ken Peck
McCann
Ron Denali
Cornwall Nips Williams 73 69 in hot basketball duel
Cornwall Academy of Great Barrington edged Williams High 73 to 69 in a high scoring game. Cornwall pulled away after a strong second half run led by Guy Vance with 20 points and Jim Donato 19. Williams top scorer Ted Sobczak had 20 points as Searles seeks SL action Friday.
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Guy Vance
Jim Donato
Don Whelihan
Cliff Gunn
Ted Sobczak
Marty Salvadore
John Capelli
Save The Merchants Day Decides Team Future
Fans decide if the Worcester based Merchants continue as a pro basketball club as a 2 PM Sunday game at the Boys' Club gym pits them against Cristy Drygas of Worcester led by Jack Foley and Togo Palazzi. Low crowd attendance cited as reason to abandon operations if not improved.
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the Shot
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San Diego Chargers
Boston Patriots
Los Angeles
Roeliff Jansen Central Beats Searles High 50-30
GREAT BARRINGTON Roeliff Jansen Central High of Hillsdale New York dominated Searles High in a nonleague game last night winning 50-30. The Roelar five hit 48 percent from the floor while Searles managed 23 percent as quick passes kept Searles off balance and the visitors waited for openings.
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Roeliff Jansen Central High
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Holy Family Halves St Josephs in Junior League Win
Holy Family cruised to a 70 to 35 victory over St Josephs at the Catholic Youth Center. Steve Helstowski set up the attack with 12 points while Andy Wrinn led St Josephs with 19. Mount Carmel prepares to face St Francis in a Junior League game at 7 tonight.
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Pittsfield Beats Mount Greylock 66-54 in NBL Clash
Pittsfield High defeated Mount Greylock Regional 66-54 at Mount Greylock gym to stay unbeaten in league play. Dave Southard led Pittsfield with 28 points, while Bob Decelles pulled down 22 rebounds and five assists. Mount Greylock had three players in double figures, led by Dan Shepard with 18 and Jon Peters with 19.
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Ockawamick routs Mount Everett 98 to 35 in Sheffield
Ockawamick from Philmont New York dominated Mount Everett Regional High 98 34 at Sheffield. Four starters scored in double figures led by Oscar Curler and Charlie Curler with 14 apiece and Glen Schermerhorn 15 as Richie Van Alphen added 15. Mount Everett’s Jim McCarry led hosts with 10. Ockawamick improves and next plays Lenox Friday at 8 15 p.m.
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