Sox Still in 1st Place Meet Phils in Finale Tonight
Pittsfield Berkshire Red Sox, leading the Eastern League, host Reading Phillies in the series finale at Wahconah Park after a 3-2 12-inning loss yesterday. Probables: Reading lefty Chris Heintz 5-1 vs Pittsfield righty Ivy Washington 2-4. Wright strong on mound in 6-2 win Saturday with 10 strikeouts.
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Red Sox edge in 12 innings for charity game
In a 12 inning Eastern League game at Greenfield park 2180 fans watched the Red Sox beat Reading 3-2 for charity. Hank McGraw delivered the game winning hit in the 12th scoring Bob Kelly after a walk and sacrifice bunt set the stage. Don Dilly threw out the potential tying run at the plate in the top of the frame.
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Hills Women Win Member-Guest Golf Tourney Net 62
Hills' women led by Mrs George Wilk Mrs Louis Bolduc and Mrs John Dawley posted a net 62 to win the Berkshire Hills Country Club event. Second place went to Mrs Charles Valuski Mrs Richard Brandt and Mrs Paul Mahoney with 63. Sheila Ryan tied for third after 40-42-82 gross on her own ball.
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Reading Phillies Edge Pitts in Low-Scoring Tilt
Sunday report notes the Reading Phillies won despite being outhit 13-4 by Pitts. Pitching and defense kept the game tight as Reading avoided big innings and secured the victory in a competitive minor league clash.
Sox Shorts at Greenfield Favor Possible Red Sox Return
A 2180 crowd yesterday afternoon cheered a potential return game at Greenfield with a thunderous ovation. A Sun Aug 17 date for a Red Sox clash with the Manchester Yankees was mentioned, with confirmation due within a week. Attendance prizes went to Chester Ferret of Pittsfield and Mrs Neta Quinlan of Greenfield. The Red Sox plan three games at York and Reading this week, with a home opener against York in a four game series. A Saturday crowd of 1109 marked the best of the season for a Saturday as Pitcher Jack Nutter of Reading was ejected for heckling and later autographs for nearby children.
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Elmira Uses Pitcher for Pinch-Hitter
Elmira pitcher Dave Roberts, used as a pinch hitter, delivered four hits and a game winning home run as the Pioneers beat Waterbury 4-2 in 16 innings in the Eastern League. Waterbury won the opener 3-1. Reading edged Pittsfield 3-2 in 11 innings and York defeated Manchester 4-3 in 12.
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Lenox JVs Defeat Lee In Ten Innings
Lenox High junior varsity beats Lee High 6-5 in ten innings on a game deciding run from John Crowe. Henry Fielding scored on a second base fielder's choice. John Hammig earned the win in relief. Jim Salice hit a long homer for Lee and Frank Dighard added a double and a single. Lee finished the season 7-8.
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Adams St. Joseph's Gaels Sweep Adams in NBL Clash
St. Joseph's of North Adams defeated Adams High 6-5 at Renfrew Field to complete a league sweep. Bruce Gallagher's Gaels tallied three runs in the fourth and three in the seventh for their third Northern Berkshire Baseball League win in 12. John Greenbush pitched the distance, allowing 10 hits. Ronnie Thomas led the Gaels with three safeties, while Rick Raschdorf started for Adams and four pitchers saw action. Adams had two-hit days from Mike Robinson and Lou Volpi.
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Grieve and Fazio Hit Big Homers in IL Action
Former Pittsfield star Tommy Grieve drove in a run with his third homer for Buffalo against Toledo. Donato Fazio, now with Louisville, hit a grand slam as the Colonels routed Columbus.
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Jayvees Complete Undefeated Pittsfield Season
Pittsfield High junior varsity baseball completed an undefeated season with a 10-2 win over Wahepnah Regional Jayvees of Dalton at Clapp Park. Jacoby earned the win with a six hitter, driving in key runs as Spiewak, Karam, Isabel, Izzo, and Ditmar contributed in a four-run fourth. Quadrozzi was out with a fractured cheekbone from a batting practice injury.
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Tennis Club Opens Tourney at Camp Merrill
The Pittsfield Tennis Club launches a four-team round robin at Camp Merrill with four players per side. Matches run Monday and Wednesday nights. opening pairings include Paul Voloscove vs Bruce Raumert and Ed Le Hovee vs Dan Secunda, among others.
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Unbeaten Step Danis in action at Lakewood Field
Undefeated Step Danis faces Dairy Center at 7 15 tonight as Elks meet Lipton Steel at 8 15 in a City Slow Pitch Softball League doubleheader at Lakewood Field. Friday action saw Yellow Coach beat Jew elers 11 9 and Berkshire Life edge the Elks 11 10.
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Kelly Keeps Bat Lead In Eastern League Race
Reading outfielder Bob Kelly maintained the Eastern League batting lead with a .351 average through last Tuesday. Lou Camilli of Waterbury was second at .331, Ed Gagle of Manchester moved to third with .230, and John Mason of Pittsfield rose to sixth at .308. Individual leaders include Carlton Fisk eighth at .205 and Rod Austin tenth at .293 for the Red Sox. Angel Mangual tops two categories with 70 total bases and 31 RBIs. Ron Allen and Steve Grotemeyer share the home run lead with seven. Reading’s Bill Laxton leads with a 1.20 ERA in 45 innings, while Dave Roberts of Elmira has five wins and Ken Reynolds of Reading has 49 strikeouts.
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