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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1969

Page

22

Gum-Chewing Charles Leads British Open After Third Round

Lytham England AP Gum chewing star Bob Charles of New Zealand sits one stroke ahead of Christy O Connor of Ireland after the third round of the British Open. Charles, living in Cleveland, Ohio, shot 69 to reach seven under par 135 with O Connor close behind and a large field of Americans chasing. Charles cited gum as a comfort amid hay fever and throat irritation while continuing his bid for a second Open title and a big year on the American circuit.

Lytham Annhs England Bob Charles New Zealand Cleveland Ohio Christy O'Connor Ireland United States Tye

Moody eyes double Open bid in Irish links test

Moody sits on 141 amid a crowded field including Jacklin Caygill and Casper as Lytham hosts a 72-hole medal play. The third round narrows the field from 70 low scorers and ties to 45 lows for Saturday’s 48-hole final.

Bill Casper Jack Nicklaus Lee Trevino Orville Moody Atlantic Moody Wee Ben Hogan

Aussies Fill 4 of 8 Places In Pro Tennis Quarterfinals

In Brookline Massachusetts the U S Pro Tennis Championships moved to quarterfinals as Australia earned four of eight remaining spots. Top seed Rod Laver, second seed John Newcombe, and fourth seed Ken Rosewall won their early matches while Tony Roche was upset by Fred Stolle. Stolle, 30, rode a strong comeback to upset Roche 2 6 6 3 7 5 and set a quarterfinal with Ron Holmberg. Pancho Gonzalez impressed with a 6 2 6 0 win over Dennis Ralston. The doubles also advanced with Rosewall/Stolle and Laver/Gonzalez among the contenders.

Brookline Mass Australia U.S Longwood Rod Layer John Newcombe Ken Rosewall Tony Roche Roche Fred Stolle Stolle Queens England Tom Okker Dennis Ralston Newcombe Wimbledon Laver Pancho Gonzalez Los Angeles Gonzalez Ralston Rodewall Ron Holmberg New York Cliff Crystale France Pierre Barthes Marty Riessen Rosewall Okker and Riessen Okker-Laver Rosewall and Stolle Paney Segura Alex Olmedy Barthes Drysdain

Unknowns Shine in Minn. Golf Obscure Open thrills rookies

In Edina the Minneso ta Golf Classic becomes a field day for the young and lesser known. John Lively and Janky Mac McLendon led the first round at 668, five under par on Braemar’s 6113 yard course. Veteran Dan Sikes from Florida trailed at 67 as a dense pack of players chased a crowded leaderboard amid foggy details and scoring confusion.

Edina Minh Dan Sikes England Miet John Lively Janky Mac McLendon Braemar Sikes Jacksonville Fla Homer Blancas Biancas Dave Siodklan George Smith Dave Guiti Lia Chick Courtney Dc. Goldslein Pat

Three Berkshire Boys Enter Junior Golf Contest

Three Berkshire County residents compete in the Paul Revere junior golf tournament at Mt. Pleasant Country Club Boylston. Hilly Ryan of Berkshire Hills Pitsfield Tommy Toski Wakoonah Dalton and John Barry Wyantenuck Great Barrington play in shotgun start at 9 a.m. with Ryan and Toski on the eight hole and Barry on the 18th.

Berkshire County Paul Revere Mt. Pleasant Boylston Hilly Ryan Berkshire Hills Country Club Pitsfield Tommy Toski Wakoonah Country Club Dalton John Barry Wyantenuck Country Club Great Barrington Ryan Toski Barry

Four-State Title To Be At Stake At Lebanon Valley

The weekly ten event stock car show at Lebanon Valley Speedway climaxes tomorrow night for the four state championship. Carleton Hughes of Troy leads with 178 points and a $1,000 bonus for two straight wins may push his total to $2,500 after 80 laps. Corellis of Rensselaer trails by five points with 31,000 bonus money in reach, while Farquhar of Ephratah has 162 points. Thirty cars start the finale with a $5,568 purse across New York Massachusetts Connecticut and Vermont. First place pays 750 with many drivers from multiple states seeking a long overdue T main event victory. Warmups start at 8 with a rain date set for Sunday night. The sprint cars are an added feature.

Lebanon N.Y Lebanon Valley Speedway Carleton Hughes Troy Fam Corellis Rensselaer Jack Farquhar Ephratah Hughes Carleton Spencer Averill Park Corellis Farquhar New York Massachusetts Connecticut Vermont Vince Quenneville Manchester Bobby Leach George Janoski Stafford Springs Conn Dave Pelezay Collinsville Butch Jelley North Pownal Eddie Delmolino Sheffield Mass

Chaney Optioned By Reds To Indianapolis

Cincinnati optioned rookie shortstop Darrell Chaney to Indianapolis of the American Association to make room for veteran right hander Camilo Pascual. Chaney, recalled on 24 hours, had a .212 average in 68 games with the Reds.

San Diego Cincinnati Reds Darrell Chaney Indianapolis American Association Camilo Pascual Reds Pascual Washington Brice Chaney

Halifax Ocean Race Winner Crowned After 330 Miles

Irwin Tyson of White Plains New York skippered a 39 foot sloop to victory in the Marblehead to Halifax ocean race finishing 14th but with a corrected time of 6 474 4 eight minutes ahead of the next boat.

Halifax N.S Irwin Tyson White Plaines N.Y Marblehead Mass

Mortgagee sale of Pittsfield real estate in Berkshire County

Public auction to sell the premises described in a 1967 mortgage from Irving Lazefus to City Savings Bank of Pittsfield. The sale, conducted under a Berkshire Superior Court foreclosure decree, is set for 10 AM on July 30, 1969 at 28 North Street Pittsfield. Terms require 500 cash, balance due within ten days after decree approval.

Irving Lazerus City Savings Bank of Piitsfield Barkshire Middle District Plittsfield Massachusetts Salemate Superior Court Berkshire County City Savings Bark of Pittsfield Irving Lazefus Et. Als Aim A. O Timothy J. Sullivan Jr North Street Wits Pitsfield County of Berkshire Commonwealth of Second Street Durant Place Henry Noble G. A. Murdock John F. Ryan Berkshire Superior Court Aldo P. Willani Remigrant Timothy J. Sullivaty Francis G. Clarke Richard F. ClaHler Allysir North Ste Bittsfield Mass

Stockbridge bid notice seeks three HT 200 radios

The Town of Stockbridge requests bids for three Motorole HT 200 Series Handie Talkie radios with mercury batteries or equal. Bids must state the newest service center. Public bid opening is July 1967 at 6:00 PM in the Selectmen's Office, Town Hall Building. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Stockbridge Selecttmen Town Hall Mass Board of Selectmen

Public hearing on minimum resale prices for alcoholic beverages

Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission will hold a public hearing at its Boston offices on Tuesday July 29 at 10 30 o'clock to consider approval of minimum consumer resale prices for various brands of alcoholic beverages for the period September 1 1949 October 1 1967. Schedules on file and available for public inspection. The hearing follows rule requirements and is conducted by the Commission. George V Nelson Secretary. July 1969

Alcoholic Beverages Control Zand Leverett Saifonstall Cambridge Street Boston Massachusetts Wwe Commonwealth Commission Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission George V. Nelson

Bids Invited for a New 74 and 2 Yard Pay Loader

Town of Cheshire invites bids for a diesel fueled four wheel drive pay loader with cab. Details from Road Commissioner Earl Baker at Town Garage Cheshire MA. Bids due 7:30 PM July 22 1989 at Selectmen's Office and opened at 8 PM. Town may reject any or all bids. Includes names of town officials. Also contains probate notice for Elizabeth Jane Tyler and regional school district items with sponsorship deadlines and a public drawing date.

Earl &, Baker Cheshire Massachusetts Selectmen Board OF Selectmen Harvey J. Daniels Ghalrian Frank J. Bolastri Glerky John Schneider Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Berkshire Elizabeth Jane Tyler Stockbridge Philip MH Tyléh Pittsfield F. Anthony Hatton Esquire James W. Carolan Register Henry M. Dimahot Hieiriel Cesifes Atlice Southern Berkshire Regional District Southern Berkshire Regional District School Committee Seencar Southern Bears Bistmiet Biserie Maul McDonald

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