Yankees optimism after caravan stop in Albany
Yankees manager Ralph Houk and key staff voiced strong belief in a pennant push as Curt Blefary Danny Cater and Pete Ward upgrades boost power. Houk cited improved pinch hitting and projected offense gains from 83 to 110 runs, stressing belief this year could be the one.
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Yankees rely on youth as key strength for 1970 season
Yankees skipper Houk outlined a young core led by infielders and pitchers under 26 with Gene Michael as oldest infielder at 31 and Mel Stottlemyre as elder pitcher. He expects improved pitching with Stottlemyre, Fritz Peterson, and Stan Bahsen as starters, plus a potential fourth from Klimkowski or Burbach as the pitching staff pivots from 1969.
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Roy White
Lee McPhail
Cronin and Killebrew To Be Honored at Dinner
Stars of the past and present will be honored at the 31st annual Boston Baseball Writers dinner in Boston. Joseph E. Cronin will receive the Emil Fuchs Award for service to the game. Harmon Killebrew and other luminaries including Frank Howard, Ken Harrelson, Mark Belanger, Richie Hebner, Rico Petrocelli, Ray Culp, Mike Nagy, Tony Conigliaro, Sparky Lyle, Carl Yastrzemski, Reggie Smith, Mike Andrews, Gary Peters, Eddie Kasko, Earl Weaver, Ralph Houk, Earl Torgeson, Walt Dropo, Marvin Miller and others are listed among honorees and speakers.
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Taconic Nips Monson In Wrestling
Taconic defeated Monson Academy 27 to 23 to hand Monson its first loss of the season. Taconic's winners included undefeated Paul Cormier and cocaptains Laurie Cormier and Randy Rocca, with Ekenzian securing the final pin to seal the meet. The Braves next face Berkshire Farm at 1:30 in Taconic gym.
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Bonnies Upset By Villanova In Tight Big East Clash
Villanova upset third-ranked St Bonaventure 64 62 at the Villanova Fieldhouse on the Philadelphia Main Line. Bob Lanier scored 21 points but was held to six in the first half as Howard Porter and Chris Ford led Villanova with 13 each. The Bonnies erased a 13 point deficit but missed a layup in the final seconds. Coach Larry Weise lamented errors in the close loss.
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Buddington Heads W Mass Draft Choices
Dave Buddington of East Longmeadow led four Western Massachusetts collegians in the professional draft. Buddington was chosen in the 13th round by the Miami Dolphins. Glenn Dumont of American International College went to the Kansas City Chiefs in the 9th round. Jack Maitland of Williams went to the Baltimore Colts in the 16th round. Steve Parnell of Massachusetts joined Atlanta in the 16th round.
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New England Players Lead Pro Football Draft Selections
Boston University led with three picks including first round defensive back Bruce Taylor to San Francisco and teammate Fred Barry to Kansas City. Pat Hughes joined New York Giants in round nine. Boston College tackle John Fitzgerald went to Dallas in round four. Holy Cross had two selections, Gary Brackett to Miami in round 24 and Vic Lewandowski to Washington in round 15. Maine wide receiver Gene Benner was chosen by Cleveland in round 11.
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Houk Reveals Safe After Car Crash In Caravan
Yankees manager Ralph Houk recounted a taxi crash involving a driver in Paramus New Jersey during the ninth annual Yankee caravan at the Hyatt House Motor Motel. He noted the incident received little newspaper coverage, contrasting past attention with today.
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Drury Too Much for Pittsfield in 95-66 Win
Drury High, leading the Northern Berkshire League, cruised past Pittsfield High 93-66 at the North Adams Armory. The Blue Devils improved to six league wins and 11 overall, with Jeff Noel delivering an early three point play that set the tone. Mike Kirby and Cary Dassatti each scored 22. the taller Drury squad used strong rebounding to pull away, while reserves saw the fourth quarter.
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Mt. Greylock Defeats Brodie Ski Club Race
The Mt. Greylock Ski Club junior racing team beat Brodie Mt. racers on Sunday with times 399.8 to 419.9 seconds. Fastest for Mt. Greylock was Billy Lyon at 62.1 seconds, while Peter Tague led Brodie at 66.7. Other finishers for Mt. Greylock: Jeff Lyon 63.0, Rich Shipton 67.4, Laurie Monica 69.2, Dana Wright 76.1. Brodie Mt. finishers: Sue Wall 81.1, John Kirby 83.6, Mary Vall 49.1, Randi Bailey 99.4.
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Adams and Pittsfield roll in league clash
Northern Berkshire League standings show Adams in double figures with 14 points from Lamatre and 11 from Gen erals teammates. Pittsfield’s Bill Hover led with 19 as Mike Kee gan added 11. Ten of 11 Generals scored in the game, which was moved up to avoid a Memorial Scholarship Fund event. The defeat drops the Generals to sixth with a 4th loss in six league games, next up Tuesday against Adams High at the Pittsfield Boys Club, while Drury meets St Joseph's at home Tuesday.
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Foul Shots Decide St. Francis Victory Over Mount Carmel
St. Francis edged Mount Carmel 53 50 in Catholic Youth Center Junior Basketball League play as both teams hit 23 field goals while St. Francis took a 4 free throw edge. Sacred Heart beat Holy Family 55 30 with Brett Solak and Dave Paoli scoring 13 each. Mount Carmel’s Reng Cimini led all scorers with 24.
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Pittsfield High Wrestlers Top St Josephs 28 18 in Close Meet
Pittsfield High edged St Josephs High 28 to 18 in a tight gym clash. The Generals won six matches including three pins and three decisions, with two draws. Co captains Phillips and Thompson paced PHS with close wins, while Bruce Harper pinned for St Josephs and several Crusaders earned decisions. Pittsfield and St Josephs both prepare for upcoming clashes with Longmeadow and Springfield Tech.
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Cranwell Tops Monson in balanced 60 54 win
Cranwell School's five starters supply a balanced offensive and defensive effort as it saluted Monson Academy 60 to 54. Steve Gaudreau led Cranwell with 16 points, while Bill Ginn and Jeff Wheelock added 14 each. Monson's Kevin Boyle had 15, and Cranwell's win leaves their season record at 33 at the afternoon clash.
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Rockwood Skein Snapped by St John’s Rockwood loses eighth straight
Jamaica New York Rockwood Academy saw its eight game winning streak end as St John’s University freshmen beat them 92 to 82 in Pittsfield Massachusetts. Mel Davis led St John’s with 37 points, while Ron Rutledge added 20. Nate Carter led Rockwood with 23 points as Price and McRae added 19 each.
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Mortgages and Repairs Win Tight UF League Games
In a pair of close Union Federal Midget Basketball League contests at the Boys' Club the Mortgages defeated Bonuses 16-13 behind strong free throw shooting and Greg Gagliardii plus Chris Giardina. Repairs edged Loans 17-15 as Kevin Hogan sparked a fourth-quarter rally with Mike Frawiley contributing 10 points. John Murphy led Homes 25-20 over the Dividends with 15 from Murphy and 10 from DiPietro. Vin Barbarotta had nine for Bonuses as Dave Case led Dividends with 12.
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Lenox Loses In Basketball To Wilbraham 59 44
Wilbraham defeated Lenox 59 to 44 as Lenox suffered its first loss in five games. Jim Hinson scored 15 with 16 rebounds, and co captain Roger Hoefer added 11. Ed Thigpen and Art Doyle led the Wilbraham defense, while Ray Brown had 16 points and Maurice White 14 on offense. Lenox aims to rebound against Millbrook Saturday.
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Erving Nets 34 as UMass whips Boston Univ 102 68
Amherst report shows Julius Erving scoring 34 and Ray Ellerbrook adding 24 as UMass Dominates Boston University 102 to 68 before 4400 fans. Erving hit 34 on 47:10 of play including 29 in the first half to set pace.
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