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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1969

Page

4

Tech's Power and Pitching Triumphs Over Wahconah High

Holyoke Springfield Tech dominated Wahconah Regional High 10 to 0 at Mackenzie Stadium. Al Tetrault tossed a one hit 17 strikeout gem, helped by 17 Tech hits and multi hit efforts from nine players. Charley Manley, Mike Buendo, John Bedard and others fueled the scoring in a game delayed by lights for Wahconah, with Tech securing its second straight Western Massachusetts baseball title.

Holyoke Springfield Tech Western Massachusetts Mackenzie Stadium Wahoonah Dalton Tigers al Tetrault Tetrault New York Yankee Norm Streeter Streeter Howie Burns Mike Buendo Charley Manlay John Bedard Glenn Campbell Walt Boretto Tech Montefusco A Buendo Manley Terraulho Bedard TW Reed Luvera Grassehl Blake Demane Spd Gary Campbell G. Quirk Maichrowski Hume Cady Streetar J. Quirk Fox P Borostto Montefusca Tet- Tault Bedard Mark Michell Massachusetts Wahconah Harry Hume Jim Rivers Jerry Millaine

Winslow and Bunt Win Rosenfeld Memorial Golf Title

Steve Winslow and William Bunt won the Stan Rosenfeld memorial golf tournament at Berkshire Hills Country Club over the weekend with a plus 12. George Wilk had low gross at 73. Fifty dollars of entry fees went to a caddy scholarship fund among 96 players.

Steve Winslow William Bunt Stan Rosenfeld Berkshire Hills Country Club Pederson George Wilk Rosenfeld Hills Waldron Shea Edward Waldron John Shea John Tharion Mike Bull Chet Sumner Eduard DiBiasi Steve Yukaski Art Bowlby Fred Hogan James MecGurk Dominic Caccama Anthony Gattuso John Lunberg Winslow Bunt Buff Delano

Downey Bansal and Jed Lead Trainers in Winter Wins

Frank A Downey Bansal and Jed Hialeah trained horses tally 13 winners from 26 starts last winter, highlighting strong performance by the pair at the meet.

Frank A. “Downey Bansal Jed Hialeah

Tech Tigers defend state title with Berks clash set

In a championship tiltTech fought Wahconah to the end despite a deficit. Cady Quirk Streeter contributed defensive plays as 4000 fans watched the Berkshire clash. Tech hosts Eastern champ Newton Saturday at Fraser Field while Wahconah eyes Monument Mountain for the county crown at Dalton.

Cady John Quirk Streeter Wahconah Tech Jerry Millaine Warriors Berkshire Monument Mountain Great Barrington Dalton

Berkshire Wildcats Face Holyoke Catholic In Class 5 Final

Lee High Wildcats take on Holyoke Catholic in the Western Massachusetts Class 5 final at Mackenzie Field Holyoke tonight at 7 30 Adams Lee County hopes rest on ace John Walker who is 6 3 this season after a 2 1 10 inning opening win over Mohawk Trail and a 11 2 semifinal victory over Hopkins Mike Loughery starts for Holyoke Catholic after guiding the Gaels in two tournament games Stan Skypeck’s club beat St Josephs 6 3 and Monument Mountain 12 3 to reach the final

Lee High Berkshire County Massachusetts Wildcats Holyoke Catholic Mackenzie Field Holyoke Lee Gaels Holyoke Club St. Joseph’s High Pittsfield Monument Mountain Great Barrington Dick Lenfest Mohawk Trail Shelburne Falls Hopkins Academy Hopkins Golden Hawks Western Mass Lenfest John Walker Gael Stan Skypeck Mike Loughery

Richie Homan Signs With Reds After Prep Star Rise

Richie Homan former Tech standout and East Springfield Legion Post 420 ace signed with the Cincinnati Reds. He will report to Sarasota Florida to join the Reds in the Florida State League after graduating Hinckley Academy and being drafted in the free agent round.

Springfield Richie Homan Springfield Tech Homan Cincinnati Uhiman

Bartlett Turns Back Pontoosuc in 6-1 Win at Wahconah Field

Bartlett 6th-grade baseball team defeated Pontoosuc 6-1 yesterday at Wahconah Field. One-hit pitching by Mike Arseneau fueled the win. Jeff Jones had three hits and two RBIs, while Steve Napraya recorded Pontoosuc’s lone safety. Jones also scored twice.

Bartlett School Pontoosuc Wahconah Field Mike Arseneau Bartlett Hurter Jeff Jones Steve Napraya

Western Mass Baseball Tourney Final and Upcoming Games

Tech trounces Wakeonah 10 to 0 in the Class L final yesterday. Mackenzie Stadium hosts Len versus Holyoke Catholic tonight at 7 39. Fraser Field hosts Saturday Massachusetts Championship Tech versus Newton in Lynn on Saturday.

Tech Wakeonah Mackenzie Stadium Holyoke Catholic

Lenox Merchants rout OConnell's for sixth straight win

Lenox Merchants defeated OConnell's of Pittsfield 15 0 at Deming Field to extend their winning streak in Babe Ruth Baseball. John Hammig fired a three hitter with no walks and 10 strikeouts. Billy Watson led the offense with three hits in four at bats while Eddie Flynn and Paul Galey added two hits each. The Lenox 13 14 year olds also routed Sheffield 14 0 in a morning game before a 30 mile bus trip to the afternoon tilt.

John Hammig Lenox Merchants O’connell Pittsfield Deming Field Hammig Merchants Billy Watson Eddie Flynn Paul Galey Lenox Sheffield Jack Gilson Bhoog Watson Flynn Galey Piters Klug Fielding Sununu Donnegan Lagarce Shove Lahart Stomski Glison Dodd O'Connell Rbi Watson Klug Sunune Donegan Hamma Sinunu Shore Klub Maephy Union Federal VFW Ida John’s IUE North Junior High Field Tim Petruzella Terry Caden Tommy Bouth S. Rapcowick Petruzella Scapine Browne Connors Kearns DiNicola Jacoby Quadrozziden Curley Wallace Browne Meinerny Verbbso Albano Albano Straa5 7 Petruzella [W) Jacoby (L) Sagas Tomasi Petruzalia Blanch Petrorella Balk—Albano Pr—Fusco Sacchelle Ib P. Koscher Od Frazitta Ciullor Og Beath P Madden Ochs Paul Hogan Goodrich R. Koseher DiMcala Rf Walsh En Talals Aber Po M. Mosca Mooney Ss Reynolds Clark P Stevens Pisani Berth

Passing of veteran umpire Coppolino shocks city sports

The death of Dominic Nino Coppolino at Lakewood Field ends a long career as a softball umpire and play-caller. Joe Harrison of the Parks and Recreation Department calls him one of the best under his jurisdiction. The second game after his passing was set by Vince Zitta, Coppolino’s associate.

Dominic “Nino” Coppolino Lakewood Field Coppy Joe Harrison Department of Parks and Recreation Vince Zitta

Lenox Merchants Triumph Over Sheffield in Opener

Lenox opened the Southern Berkshire Babe Ruth Baseball League with an 8-2 win over the Sheffield Oilers. Eddie Flynn and Al Cook dueled until Lenox exploded for five runs in the fifth inning, highlighted by Billy Watson’s two out double. Flynn shined after a rough first inning, finishing strong and preserving the lead. The victory extends Lenox’s unbeaten streak to seven, as they prepare to host Hull of Great Barrington with John Hammig to pitch.

LENOX Lenox Merchants Berkshire Sheffield Oilers Eddie Flynn The Merchants al Cook Oilers Billy Watson Watson Flynn Sheffield Skein Hull Great Barington Memorial Field John Hammig

Wahconah High Lettermen Dinner Set for Monday

The Wahconah Regional High Jettermen's dinner will occur Monday at 7 in the school cafeteria. The event honors senior lettermen who receive tie clasps. All lettermen are invited. Joy Doyle, Adams High head football coach and athletic director, will speak. Spring sports awards will be presented.

Dalton Wahconah Joy Doyle Adams High

Harrison Dominates Sulli Van 4-0 In Pittsfield League

Harrison overwhelmed Sulli van 4-0 at Ponterril courts in a Pittsfield Tennis Club League match. Rhandy Bhandari beat Bruce Baumert 11-2, Mike Sich ler defeated Ken Lehovic 7-0, Art Gordon edged Miles Swartz 7-6, Marty Dichner won over John Burdett 9-4. Weld vs Hoehn is scheduled at Ponterri tomorrow night at 6.

Harrison Sullivan Pittsfield Ponterril Courts Rhandy Bhandari Bruce Baumert Mike Sichler Ken Lehovic Art Gordon Miles Swartz Marty Dichner John Burdett Weld Hoehn Ponterri

Keyes Florists Lead East Minor League Baseball Standings

Keyes Florists won their first two East Minor games, beating Civitan Club 6 4 in opener with Mayor Donald Butler throwing out the first ball, then topping First Agricultural Bank 3 2. Other results include Coughlin's Package Store 5, Friendly Ice Cream 4, Pepsi 2, Kelly's Diner 1, Berkshire Bank & Trust 12, Charley the Barber 4, Civitan Club 6. Standings show Keyes Florist 2 0 atop American section, with Berkshire Bank 1 0, Civitan Club 0 2, 1st Agricultural 4 1, and National section led by Coughlin's Store 0, Adams Mkt. 1 9, etc. Terry Hanrady had 34 interceptions at Notre Dame, a school record.

Keyes Florists Civitan Club Donald Butler First Agricultural Bank Coughlin’s Package Store Pepsi Kelly's Diner Berkshire Bank & Trust Charley the Barber Adams Market Kelly’s Diner Coughlin's Civitan Berkshire Bank Keyes Florist O Charita Barber 1St Agricultural Civnion Club Coughlin’s Store Adams Mkt Monawk Kally’s

Rick Russo Awarded Oswald Tower Scholarship

Pittsfield High athlete Rick Russo was named the 1989 Oswald Tower Scholarship winner by the Berkshire County Basketball Association. He will receive a $150 check at a Pittsfield High assembly before entering Syracuse University in September. Russo, cocaptain of basketball and baseball, is active in school and earned the Bobby Powers Sportsmanship Award.

Bobby Butler Pittsfield High Stillman College Tuscaloosa Ala Bobby Canisius College St. Michael's College University of Notre Dame PHS Bob Coakley Lenny Miller Lee High Springfield College Ricky Russo R. M. O'Connell St. John’s R.M Taconic High Chris Jacoby Jacoby Rick Russo Oswald Tower Berkshire County Basketball Association Russo Syracuse University International Association of Approved Basketball Tower Andover Drury High North Adams Williams IAABC Berkshire County John Russo Tyler St Bobby Powers

Advertising partners promote lifesaving safety messages

Public service collaboration with The Advertising Council and the National Safety Council aims to spread safety awareness and protect communities through coordinated campaigns and educational outreach.

The Advertising Council National Safety Council

Dick Hunter Sixth at Saddle Hill

Dick Hunter of Waheconah Regional High School placed sixth in the Massachusetts interscholastic golf championship at Saddle Hill Country Club with a 79 78 1537. Art Burke HS of Turners Falls won the title for the second year in a row. Hunter is from Dalton and a Berkshire Hills Country Club member. he is a former Hills' and city champion.

Hopkinton Dick Hunter Waheconah Saddle Hill Country Club Art Burke HS Turners Falls Arthur Burke Bill Ryan Pittsfield High Saddle Hill Hunter Richard Hunter Park St Dalton Berkshire Hills Country Club

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WRHS Wahcanal Paul Montefusco Buendo Montefusco Mantey Cambell Howie Reed Frank Luvera Reed Lavera Jim Grassetti Campbell Wayne Blake Gene Quirk Mike Cady Newton High Fraser Field Lynn Lee County W.M Reds Bartlett Massachusets Newton O’connell’s Farr Ray Woitkowskei Ray New York Giants University of John Fraser John Skyline Country Club Lanesboro Mark Belanger Baltimore Orioles Seattle Pilots Kevin O'Donnell Billy McKeever St. Joseph's High Fitzgerald Kevin Billy Texas Nick Morris Nick Burlington Vermont Windsor High Centennial Field New Bedford Orrie Jay Morris Bur Lington Orrie Windsor Don Longe Ef Hall RBI Wateson Sellew aHammig Klyan Gaby Gunn Rv Cooks Iphkrerich Keyes Terry Hanrady Notre Dame Ray Pierson John Codey Paul Gibbons Bill Prevey Herl Johnson Tom Beuth Babe Ruth Janet Body American Cancer Society
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