Pittsfield Tops Drury 62 52 in NBL Showdown
Pittsfield High stays atop the Northern Berkshire League with a 62-52 home win over Drury High. After a 17 point lead vanished, Pittsfield rallied in the final seven minutes behind Southard 22 points Delusky 11 and Decelles 6 to seal the victory before 773 fans. Drury's Lamoureaux Foote each had 14 points, while Foote also had 11 rebounds as the teams split rebounding. Pittsfield shares first with Adams, with St. Joseph's coming up Friday.
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The Holiday View of Football and TV Gridiron Gripes
A nostalgic critique of autumn sports viewing versus live games, noting improved but still imperfect football footage. The column mocks overused phrases like field position, laments broadcasters’ filler and obviousness, and questions bowl-game credits and compensation amid NCAA rules.
Skiing Good At Catamount
Hillsdale New York Catamount Ski Area reported two to four inches of fresh corn snow atop a 2 to 12 inch base with good to excellent spring skiing conditions.
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St Josephs Teams Face Night of NBL Action
Captain Bob Matthews returns from an ankle sprain as St Josephs High meets St Josephs High of North Adams at 7 15 in the Northern Berkshire League in the North Adams Armory. Matthews not fully reinjured, but expected to sit tonight. Coach Bill Murray plans the same opening lineup with Dick Eastland at Matthews position and Denny Kelly Frank Seage in the forecourt.
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Drury High
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Joe Gentile
Steve Filiault
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Filiault
Dick Millis
Mark Vadnais
Dave Tatro
Frank Cariddi
Leo Senecal
John Gould
Charlie Lewitt
Berkshire County
Lee High
Chicopee Comprehensive High
Lee
Northern Berkshire League Standings Look Ahead
NEL games tonight feature St Joe's versus their P team and May Independent Chicopee Comprehensive at Lee in a tight league schedule with key positioning on the line.
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Adams High Protects Position In Northern Berkshire League
Adams High remained tied for the league lead by routing Wahconah Regional High 69 to 48 in Adams. DuBois led with 23 points and 21 rebounds as the Warriors improved to 4-1 in league play, while Wahconah slipped to 1-5. Chris Porter, Bill Tacuessa, and Dale Granger contributed for Adams as Wahconah’s Mike Downs led the visitors with 14.
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Berkshire Skin Divers Offer 15-Week YMCA Course
The Berkshire Skin Divers will conduct a skin and scuba diving course at the YMCA for the fifth year starting Tuesday February 4. The course runs 15 weeks. The local club has 28 members. Interested individuals may call Milton Musbach at 443-6352.
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Henry Payne of Commerce Sets Record With 64 Points
Springfield report: Henry Payne of Commerce High scored 64 in a 122-81 win over St. Stephen's Worcester to set Western Massachusetts single game scoring, surpassing Bob Kovalski's 63. Payne totaled 27 baskets and 10 free throws, with teammates granting him heavy shot volume as the game neared its end.
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Syracuse Fullback Jimmy Brown Targeted as Boxing Champion
Promoter Rothschild claims the Syracuse standout Jimmy Brown, a star athlete in football lacrosse and basketball, could become heavyweight boxing champion within three years. He offered Brown a $150,000 contract before graduation, but Brown declined to pursue boxing. Brown turns 28 on February 17 and remains a premier NFL fullback and record rusher.
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Notre Dame Tops Holy Family 61 to 45 in CYC action
Notre Dame used a balanced attack to defeat Holy Family 61 45 and stay unbeaten in the Cath olic Youth Center Junior League last night. Mount Carmel meets St Charles tonight in another junior circuit matchup.
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Crane Dawes In Cage Wins In Elementary League Games
Dawes and Crane sixth graders won Northeast League matches beating Williams and Highland respectively. Fifth graders fared worse with Dawes losing to Williams 20 16 in Williams gym and Crane losing to Highland 44 17 in Highland gym.
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Mount Greylock JVs Top McCann Tech In Swap Game
North Adams Mount Greylock Regional Jayvee team defeated McCann Tech varsity 34 to 38 last night at McCann gym. The planned varsity contest was changed to a jv game.
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House Rejects Boxing Helmet Bill by 13-6
In Boston the House of Representatives rejected a bill requiring boxers to wear protective head gear. The standing vote was 13 to 1. Proponent Rep. Walter Kostanski argued headgear would prevent injuries while opponent Rep. Edward Zeta said it could cause injuries.
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