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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1969

Page

28

Billy Murray Named Grid Coach at Taconic High

The School Committee unanimously chose William F. Murray of 8bulia Ave to head Taconic High School football, effective immediately. Murray, a Pittsfield High biology teacher for 12 years, will transfer when the new Taconic opens in September, after coaching at St Josephs and Cranwell School.

William F. Murray 8Uclia Ave Taconic High School Murray Pittsfield High School Taconic St. Joseph's High Cranwell School Ralph J. Gionet Gionet Guidante PHS Schoo

Coaches shakeup and uniform plans for PHS teams

The article notes ongoing hiring for football and other sports at Pittsfield High School with multiple candidates, including Gionet and Gleason. It reports planned team name considerations for Indian nicknames, tomahawk helmet decals, and reviews past coaching moves and staff changes affecting football, wrestling, baseball, and other sports in the district.

Mt. Everett Defeats McCann in Berkshires League Clash

Mt. Everett Regional High School of Sheffield defeated McCann Regional 9 to 6 in a Southern Berkshire League game. John Cook earned the win with 6 2/3 innings, Jim Small finished the seventh, and Tom Sindler led with three hits. The victory broke a tie for fourth. Mt. Everett improves to 2-6, McCann to 1-7.

North Adams Everett Sheffield McCann Regional Eagles Jim Law Nick Pshenishny Hornet McCann Tom Sindler Bob Czubryt Glenn Hanlon John Cook Cook Jim Small Small Hornets al Griswold Dave Zabek Mt. Everett McCane Lenox High

Pittsfield Golf Tops Mt Greylock and St Joe's

Ken Sullivan led Pittsfield High with a 73 as the Generals beat Mt Greylock 134-414 and St Joe's 18-0 at Waubeeka Springs. Pittsfield improves to 9-0 and nears the Northern Berkshire title while Sullivan, Ryan, and Williams prep for Western Mass events at Westfield and Shaker Farms.

Ken Sullivan Pittsfield High Mt. Greylock St. Joseph’s North Adams Waubecka Springs St. Joe PHS Bob Cella Bill Ryan Sullivan Ryan John Williams Westfield Western Massachusetts Shaker Farms Greylock Sore Ryan A van Thezzt Williams Dixon Feydlay Andersen Cella Bubriski Bradbury Mgreylock ST. Joe N.aj Murray Olsen Anderson Eck Boarls Bubriskt Bubriskt Ay Millis Va Bradbury Ag Johnson St Pittsfield ST. Joe Murray al Williams Frydl Sulivan Bay Dupris Gniadek Johnson A Totat Totat

Braves at Mets Highlight Friday MLB East Schedule

The Associated Press lists MLB American League and East Division matchups. Today’s games include Atlanta at New York and Cincinnati at Philadelphia with several late options across the circuit, including Montreal and San Francisco clashes and city-to-city travel.

Atlanta New York Cincinnati Philadelphia Montreal San Fran Chicago Houston St. Louis San Diego Pittsburgh Los Angeles Baltimore Kansas City Detroit Minnesota Washington Oakland Cleveland California Seattle Boston L. Pet Philaphia Kansas City li Kings St. Paul

Moby Dick and Step Danis Dominate City Softball Doubleheader

Moby Dick rolled 30 runs on 26 hits to beat Coltsville Shell Station 30 8 while Step Danis gathered 21 hits in a 46 2 victory over James Jewelers at Lakewood Field. Key players included Shaun Tierney with two homers and four hits for Lounge, Mike Mancivalano with four hits and seven RBIs, and Rod Dupont leading Coltsvilla with three safeties.

Moby Dick Lounge Step Danis Lakewood Field Moby Dick Coltsville Shell Station James’ Jewelers Mike Mancivalano Shaun Tierney Roland Dupont Coltsvilla Shell John Brock Jack Spence Dom Palmieri Ken Gale The Jewelers Marland Maid and the Elks Berkshire Life and Yellow Coach

Windsor Mountain blanked Cornwall 9 0 in baseball clash

Windsor Mountain School exploded for seven runs in the fourth inning to defeat Cornwall Academy 9 0 in Lenox yesterday. Frank Henderson led with three hits as Johnny Campanella and catcher John Campanella added three safeties. Jim Sarmuk earned the win with a three hit effort, four walks, and 11 strikeouts. Les Yolen took the loss. Windsor Mountain, 1-1, next plays Barlow School at Amenia New York on Saturday.

LENOX Windsor Mountain School Cornwall’ Academy of Great Barrington Windsor Mountain Cornwall Frank Henderson Johnny Perez John Campanella Dodger Roy Campanella Jim Sarmuk Pittsfield Jack Brennan Sarmuk Les Yolen Barlow School Amenia

Spartans Win 3 Way Golf Match

Monument Mountain claimed top honors in a three way interscholastic golf match at Berkshire Hills Country Club. Drury defeated St Joseph’s of Pittsfield 12 to 6 while Monument Mountain and Drury both posted strong scores with Marsh and Smith co medalists at 80. The Spartans beat St Joseph’s 17 to 1 and Drury 11 to 4.

Monument Mountain Berkshire Berkshire Hills Spartans St. Joseph’s Pittsfield Drury Tom Marsh Walt Smith Jerry Smith St. Joe Joe's Marsh W.smith Farrell Stachelec Drennan Maynard Robinson Nassif Hayes LaPine Walczyk Monument MT. ST Jemalint Stack Finnerty Smith Orennan Barry Congoon Troy Walcayk Monument Mr. Drury Stachelee Congdon Nassit Tatal

Speedway Sets Races For Saturday

WEST LEBANON New York Le Banon Valley Speedway will stage spring championship races Saturday night at 8. A field of over 100 stock cars competes for a 5568 purse with 75 going to the sportsman feature winner. The limited sportsman winner earns 130. Vince Quenneville of Manchester Vermont pursues a two in a row bonus up to 400 added to the winner effort. The bonus climbs by 100 weekly to a possible 1000. Massachusetts drivers Eddie Delmolina John Wood Jim Langenbach Ray Chapman and Carleton Moore join top contenders in the 30 lap title race. Len Bona and Tom Lentine lead the limited sportsman field aiming to stop Barry Purdy from further feature wins. Rain date is Sunday night.

Lebanon N.Y Lebanon Valley Speedway Vince Quenneville Manchester Bill Wimble Rome West Lebanon Eddie Delmolina John Wood Great Barrington Jim Langenbach Ray Chapman Pittsfield Carleton Moore Williamstown Massachusetts Tom Lentine North Adams Mass Len Bona Barry Purdy Bennington

Keene State Edges North Adams State in Ninth Inning

Keene State College scored one run in the ninth to break a 6-6 tie and nip North Adams State 7-6 in Keene New Hampshire. North Adams outhit Keene 13 to 11 as Steve Dallmeyer had three hits Dan Farrell hit two triples and Don Alcumbright homered for the losers. The loss leaves North Adams at 4-8 on the season.

Keene, N.H Keene State College North Adams Mass State Steve Dallmeyer Dan Farrell Don Alcumbright

Donovan Named Curry College Athletics Director

Joseph Donovan, head basketball coach at Curry College, has been named director of athletics effective July 1. He succeeds Richard Lasse, who leaves to join Harvard's football staff after serving as athletics director since 1965.

Milton Mass Joseph Donovan Curry College Richard Lasse Harvard

Spartans Rally Past Lenox For Crucial League Win

Monument Mountain High School defeated Lenox 5-4 to extend its Southern Berkshire Baseball League lead to two games. Charley Plungis pitched a four hitter for the Spartans in his fourth league win, while Lee also prepared for a key clash as Lenox eyes McCann Tech.

Stockbridge Monument Mountain Great Barrington Lenox High Joss Lee Lee High McCann Tech North Adams Charley Plungis Spartans

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