Red Sox Hold Solo First After Weekend Losses to York
Pittsfield Berkshire Red Sox remain alone in first place in the Eastern Baseball League despite losing two of three to York White Roses. Elmira swept Springfield, leaving Pittsfield one game up with four games left in the series. York won 9-7 in the opener as a late rally and Holman triple powered the visitors, while Pittsfield won the nightcap 22 to secure the split.
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Class A Softball Opener Set
The Union Federals formerly the Boulevard Cafe nine open the Western Massachusetts Class A Softball League title defense tomorrow night at 8 30 at Ludlow against Houghs Service Station of Springfield. Houghs is the state champion and joined the league this season after previously playing independently.
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Baseball's Longest Day Ends With Elmira 2 1 Over Giants in 27 Innings
Elmira defeated Springfield 2-1 after 27 innings at Dunn Field in Elmira New York. Johnny Scruggs opened the 27th with a double, Ed Watt pitched 11 innings in relief for Elmira, while Springfield's Arruda and Turnbull rallied through 26 scoreless frames before Elmira broke through with a run on a Ed Sommers play and a Beene error, finalizing the marathon contest.
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Belanger Delivers Walkoff Run For Elmira Sweep
Mark Belanger, former Pittsfield High star, singled to left in the seventh inning to drive in the deciding run as Elmira beat Springfield 1-0 to sweep a doubleheader. He went 3-for-7 in the twin bill, with a 1-for-4 in the nightcap and 2-for-4 in the opener, totaling .255 on the season with 14 hits in 55 at bats. Elmira won the first game 3-1 and the second game 1-0 after Saturday's 27-inning marathon.
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Sox Shorts Promote Sporting News At Night Game
The first 200 adults at tonight's game receive free Sporting News copies in a minor league promotional push. Jeff DiNicola won the attendance guessing contest with 958, daughter of Billy DiNicola, while Michael Ewing previously won on Morningside Street. Eddie Popowski, managing the Red Sox, pitched batting practice after illness. Klaus from York handles youth promotion and potential Hawaii arrivals as the team trims to 20 players. Leek, Wohlmacher, Russin, and others shine in fielding plays as Elmira opens with tense ninth inning.
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Ephs Take Little Three Golf Title
Williams College won the Little Three golf championship at Taconic Golf Club. Williams defeated Amherst 52 to Wesleyan 43, with Wesleyan beating Amherst for runner up. Co medallists were Mort Hodgson and John Olmstead, both of Williams, at 79. Williams freshmen also swept their division 5-2 over Amherst and 6-1 over Wesleyan.
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Berkshire Track Team in Victory over Trinity-Pawling
Berkshire School beat Trinity-Pawling 74 43 on Alumni Day in Sheffield. Geoff Wickwire won the low hurdles and 100 yards in 14.6 and 11.1 seconds. Pawling’s Jim Tully set a shot put mark of 51 feet 7 inches and won discus with 129 feet 10.35 inches. Berkshire is 3-2 and hosts Taft Saturday at 2:30.
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Pittsfield Star Wins Attendance Prize At Early 1940s Meet
The report notes a baseball incident where a player charged rival catcher Owen Johnson but was tagged out. French's drive knocked Johnson down, prompting Pittsfield catcher Johnson to pursue him. Players from both teams surged toward the plate before order was restored. Buddy Francis, Pittsfield High athlete, won yesterday's attendance prize.
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