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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1969

Page

16

Sox 7-1 Victory Sets York Trip Start for Pittsfield

Pittsfield increases Eastern Baseball League lead after a 7-1 win over Reading at Wahconah Park. Ivy Washington struck out nine in a complete game effort, fanning six in a row mid game as Pittsfield outhit Reading. The Red Sox head to York for a weeklong trip behind Dowd and Gardner with a one game cushion atop the standings.

Reading Phillies Pittsfield-Berkshire Red Sox York Pirates Red Sox Elmira Pinonevers York Reading Pittsfield Paul Dowd Billy Gardner Ivy Washington Phillies Wahconah Park Washington Chris Heintz Heintz Gary Schlieve

Power Rain Shortens Eastern Play Pirates Deliver Shutout

A power failure halted Wat erbury and Elmira games as rain shortened York at Manchester 7-0 in five innings and Elmira led Waterbury 1-1 in the fifth. Ray Cordiero improved to 3-2 with a two hitter for York, walking five and fanning two as York tallied two in the second, one in the third, and a four run fourth.

Waterbury Elmira York Manchester Dunn Lefihandes Ray Cordiero Pirates

Step Danis Keeps State Unblemished

Step Danis beat Dani Center 20 0 in the first game of a doubleheader at Lakewood Field. Palmieri homered twice in a 12 run sixth inning as Spence Bartow and Hubbard joined the long ball parade. Palmieri, Spence, and Codey had three hits apiece for the Elks in the win.

Step Danis Dani Center Lakewoodield Victors Dom Palmieri Jack Spence Jack Bartow al Hubbard Palmieri Bill Spence John Codey Elks Lipton's Coltsville Shell James’ Jewelers Moby Dick

Lenox Team Extends Win Skein to 5

The Lenox Merchants swept a doubleheader from Pittsfield VFW 63 and 11 1 Sunday afternoon at North Junior High field to extend their win streak to five. Pitchers Eddie Flynn and Lynn Frisch allowed few hits, with Flynn yielding four and Frisch two. Klug’s two‑bagger sparked the first game, and Flynn added three hits in the twin bill. Lenox 13 and 14 year‑olds head to Sheffield Saturday, aiming to face Union Federal of Pittsfield next.

Lenox Merchants Berkshire County Pittsfield Vfw North Junior High Field Eddie Flynn Lynn Frisch Merchants Flynn Frisch George Klug Lenox Sheffield Union-Federal Pittsfield Watson Flyon Galey Sunuay Ee Ee Lahart Esa Hurley Pecoda Lagarce Gilson Biaga Sacchetti P. Koscher A Goodrich Ciulla Madden Ochs Beuih Jy Ir Cay Franitta Paul Tojats Wyaeu RBI Klug Shove Wyagyses Goodrich Ly Goodrich Clutto

Pittsfield S Sox Shorts Loss of Mason hurts lineup

Pittsfield third baseman John Mason departs for induction in Springfield. Manager Billy Gardner contemplates using Jim Russin or John Butler at third with Ray Henningsen at short if Butler starts. Mason, a top hitter, has had spotty defense. Reserve duty thins the roster as Russia misses York game and Fisk and Dilly sit out Reading series. Dowd starts at York, Gray and Thomas follow. Wright saved for Reading opener. Bob Wellman praises Bob Kelly, leading Eastern League in hitting. Jack Nutter to start for Reading. Carl Merrill out with an eye cut, John Francis substitutes.

Pittsfield John Mason Springfield Billy Gardner Jim Russin John Butler Butler Little Ray Henningsen Mason Gardner Mike Budd Russia York Carlton Fisk Don Dilly Reading Paul Dowd Dave Gray Jim Thomas Ken Wright Francis Dagulis Pittsfield Reading Lecante RBI Shitanism Wolcott Austin Skrable Shitanishi Ditly Allens Washington Heintz Hebner Wyse

Zuffelate Joins Boston College Basketball Staff

Newton AP report details Joly Zuffelate moving from Central Connecticut to Boston College to join head coach Chuck Daly as assistant basketball coach. The piece notes Daly’s recent appointment to succeed Bob Cousy. It also mentions Pony Night winner Kim Renzi and Red Sox scheduling two home games with out of town groups in Connecticut and New York.

Newton Mass Joly Zuffelate Central Connecticut Boston College Zuffelate Chuck Daly Bob Cousy Pat McKernan Red Sox Waterbury West Slaven Conn Itvlyoke New York Yankees Pittsfield Grand Central Terminal Connecticut Yankees Keys

Pittsfield, Reading bakers clash in tied score at night

Last night Pittsfield and Reading each hit for three runs through the middle innings as Pittsfield built an 11 hit attack led by Austin Rudanovich Dilly and Butler. Reading manager Bob Wellman was ejected in the first inning after protesting a called strike as Ron Cox pinch hit.

Bob Wellman Reading Bill Hebner Ron Cox

Salute to a Veteran and a Life with a Typewriter

The narrator recalls a 1950 Pittsfield base ball link in the Canadian American League and a long career typing on a treasured 1950s typewriter. Travel across 15 states, stories of Casey Stengel and Ted Williams, and the shift to a modern machine mark a life in journalism.

Massachusetts Casey Stengel Tris Speaker Dazzy Vance Ted Williams Johnny Keane Gabby Hartnett Yogi Berra Joe DiMaggio Mickey Mantle Whitey Ford Dick Groat Rocky Marciano Archie Moore Carmien Basilio Sugar Ray Robinson Bob Cousy Hal Lahar Carmen Cozza Frank Navarro Len Walters Brian Dowling Dick Williams George Scott

Pittsfield Golf Team Reaches State Championship Playoff

Pittsfield High golf team earns a spot in the state inter scholastic championship after a 12-man playoff with West Springfield for runner up in the Western Massachusetts title event at Taconic. High scorers for Pittsfield include Ken Sullivan and Steve Frydel with 80s, while John Williams and Bob Cella contributed solid rounds.

Williamstown Pittsfield High Chicopee West Springfield Western Massachusetts Taconic Cathedral Pittsfield Agawam Ken Sulivan Steve Frydel Bill Ryan Sullivan Frydel John Williams Bob Cella Paul Gnaidek Mike Bailey Larry Jenkins John Sutter Jim Cocehi Marlin Rafey Sutter South Hadley Mt. Greylock Monument Mountain Larry Tiezzi Robb Dixon Robin Peck Ken Anderson Rick Semalini Jim Finnerty John Barry Williams Ryan Celia

Grand Canyon Favored in NAIA Baseball Tourney

In St Joseph Missouri Grand Canyon College of Phoenix Arizona is a slight favorite to win the 13th NAIA baseball tournament opening Monday The Antelopes hold a 4 14 season record and are ranked No 1 among small colleges by the Collegiate Baseball Digest

St, Joseph Grand Canyon College of Phoenix Ariz Antelopes Collegiate Baseball Digest

Cepeda Returns to St. Louis in Braves Win

Orlando Cepeda enjoyed a strong homecoming in St. Louis, tripling and scoring in the second, hitting his 10th homer in the fourth, and scoring again in the fifth as Atlanta beat the Cardinals 6-3 to snap a four-game skid. Ted Torre went 0-for-3 for St. Louis. Other NL results: Mets beat Dodgers 2-1, Padres topped Phillies 6-4. Cubs and Houston idle, both other games washed out. Cepeda called Busch Stadium a foul ball park, while Hank Aaron hit his 522nd career homer to move to fifth on the all-time list as Atlanta rode an early 10-hit attack by George Stone. Jerry Koosman earned the win for the Mets with a strong start, matching the .500 mark.

Cepeda St. Louis Joe Torre Torre New York Mets Los Angeles San Diego Philadelphia San Francisco Montreal Pittsburgh Chicago Cubs Houston Busch Stadium Ball Henry Aaron Braves Ted Williams Atlanta Sonny Jackson George Stone Devil Upshaw Jerry Koosman Mets Dodgers Jerry Grose al Weis Koosman Bill Russell Wes Parker Andy Kaseo Bill Ludakis Jim Lefebvre San Diego Padres Nate Colbert Tommy Dean

Trinity senior Beautyman wins McCook Trophy

Trinity College in Hartford announces senior Michael J. Beautyman of Pittsfield Massachusetts received the McCook trophy for athletics and sportsmanship. The dean's list student earned nine letters in soccer squash and tennis, captained squash and tennis, and earned the scholar athlete award and a blanket award for seven or more letters.

Hartford Conn Trinity College Michael J. Beautyman Pittsfield Mass McCook Beautyman Trinity George Sheldon McCook Donald Viering Athletic Advisory Council Eastern Collegeiate Athletic Association Cerberus William Beautyman Crofut St., Pittsfield

Skyline Women Golf League Low Gross and Net

Mrs. Peter A. Zaccaria posted a low gross 44 at Skyline Country Club in Lanesboro. Mrs. Joseph L. Belch had low net 25, and Mrs. Aldo R. Crespi was low gross in B flight with 61. Mrs. Stanley Ryba posted low net 28 as thirty four players participated.

Lanesboro Peter A. Zaccaria Skyline Country Club Joseph L. Belch Aldo R. Crespi Stanley Ryba

UMass Seeks Games With Park Semipro Teams

AMHERST The University of Massachusetts seeks baseball games with semipro or amateur teams to stay sharp for the College World Series. Coach Dick Bergquist said practice resumes Thursday ahead of the June 4 game against Southern Illinois at Omaha. He hopes to schedule more semipro or pure league contests.

Umass Park Amherst Universiy Massachusetts Southern Illinois Omaha Neb Dick Bergquist

Van den Hovert Regatta winner announced at Onota Lake

Tan van den Hovert took first in the Memorial Day regatta on Onota Lake. Til Rubin finished second with Glenn Lizatte third as six boats competed. The season opener is set for Sunday June 22 and welcomes new racers.

al van Blarcom Pontoosue Ron Blais Blais Ben Hermann Hermann Gary Whitehouse Herb Nothenberg Tan van den Hovert Onota Lake Til Rubin Glenn Lizatte

Kinne Aces Ninth Hole At Wyantenuck Club

Thomas Kinne carded a hole in one on the 155 yard ninth at Wyantenuck Country Club Sunday using an 8 iron. He was with Lawrence Shove Robert Crosby and Jack De zieck. Kinne is physical education director and also won low gross in a Scotch foursome with Mrs. Charles Plungis. Low net went to Mr. and Mrs. William Caligari.

Great Barrington Thomas Kinne Wyantenuck Lawrence Shove Robert Crosby Jack Dezieck Monument Mountain George Lane Kinne Wyanten

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