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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1969

Page

6

McMahon's HR Sparks PHL AL Game Turnaround

It was a night of monotony in the American League. McMahon hit a go ahead homer in the seventh as Pittsfield beat Chicopee 5-3 at Clapp Park. Eddie McMahon provided the key blow with two first-stringers starting.

Billy Martin Minnesota Baltimore al Dark Kansas City George “Bud” Pellerin Pittsfield High Clapp Park Chicopee High Eddie McMahon McMahon DiNicola Victor

Adams Wins 5 3 In 11 Innings Over Mt Greylock

Adams High edged Mt Greylock 5 3 in 11 innings in a Northern Berkshire League baseball game. Leon Parrott started Adams rally with a walk and Norm Kowalski doubled to set up a key sequence as a pass ball allowed Parrott to score. Kowalski added a run on a sacrifice fly by Lamb. Tom Roy and Dave Field contributed as the Mounties tied the game in the seventh before Adams pulled ahead in the 11th. Tom Wnouk earned the win for Adams while Pat Kelley took the loss for Mt Greylock. Field, Kowalski, and Parrott were among Adams players with multi hit games.

Williamstown Adams High Mt. Greylock Hurricanes Leon Parrott Norm Kowalski Jerry Lamb Dave Field Parrott Field Tom Roy Kowalski Lamb Mounties Adams Tom Wnouk Pat Kelley Roy Kelley

Rally Ends Halting Minnesota Slump in Tight Game

In a tense contest, HUULLITE Man Killebrew was a threat finally quelled by eighth inning plays. Leonhard was fanned on a walk and single, Richert relieved and struck Ted Uhlaender, forcing Cesar Tovar to a rally-killing double play. Minnesota left runners aboard in multiple innings as the rally disappeared.

Killebrew Leonhard Richert Ted Uhlaender Cesar Tovar Minnesota

Lenox Tops Berkshire 5-1 in baseball showdown

Lenox School defeated Berkshire 5-1 behind two hit pitching by Larry Morrison who struck out 10. Berkshire committed seven errors and had unearned runs, while Lenox benefited from a strong hitting attack led by Bob Wilson Jim Newman and Morrison.

LENOX Berkshire School Larry Morrison Morrison Berkshire Bob Wilson Jim Newman Bill Williams Paul Blatz John Patridge Paul Mahon Lenox Varsity Bhpoa Ayvyv Wilson Newman Green Blatz Higgins Williams Robinson Pyoaottooo Patten Mahony RBIJ

Windsor Mountain Beats Darrow 7-4 in Baseball

Pittsfield’s Jim Sarmuk starred on the mound and at the plate for Windsor Mountain School as it defeated Darrow School 7-4. Sarmuk had three singles and a double, allowing three safeties and driving in two runs. Frank Henderson and Mavio Barton each had two RBIs. Windsor Mountain improved to 7-1 and will face Cranwell tomorrow at Cranwell.

LENOX Jim Sarmuk Pittsfield Windsor Mountain School Darrow School New Lebanon N.Y Sarmuk Frank Henderson Mavio Barton Windsor Mountain Fran Pace Cranwell

LaPointe Named Bowdoin Lacrosse Coach At Bowdoin College

Mortimer F. LaPointe a Lenox School science teacher and coach is appointed varsity lacrosse coach at Bowdoin College with duties as freshman hockey and assistant football coach. He will join staff this summer after 11 years coaching lacrosse at Lenox and prior roles in football and science teaching.

Brunswick Maine Mortimer F. LaPointe Lenox (Mass Bowdoin College Daniel K. Stuckey LaPointe Polar Bear Lenox School Bowdoin James S. Lentz Ticonderoga N.Y Ticonderoga High School Tabor Academy Marion Mass Trinity College Wesleyan University National Science Foundation Wesleyan New England Secondary School Lacrosse Association U.S. Army Schofield Barracks Honolulu Hawaii Donald ¥. LaPointe Sally Ellen Smith Swampscott Mortimer F. Il Joshua Garth Howe Brook Houston Canadian

East Minor Opens Seventh Season In Baseball League

The East Minor Baseball League starts its seventh annual season Tuesday at Plastics Field, expanding to 10 clubs in two divisions from its four-team 1963 origin. Teams include Keyes Florist Civitan Club Charley the Barber Berkshire Bank & Trust Agricultural National Bank National Mohawk Beverages Kellys Diner Friendly Ice Cream Coughlin's Package Store Adams Super Market. The league provides organized baseball for boys aged 8 to 12 who were not selected for Little League.

Plastics Field American— Keyes Florist Civitan Club Charley the Barber Berkshire Bank & Trust Agricultural National Bank National—Mohawk Beverages Kelly's Diner Friendly Ice Cream Coughlin's Package Adams Super Market

Lonborg Shines In Return With Five Strong Innings

Boston pitcher Jim Lonborg, back from shoulder trouble, pitched five solid innings to beat the California Angels 5-2 in the opener of a two night doubleheader. Lonborg allowed three hits and one run with four strikeouts and one walk, reaching 68 pitches. The Red Sox won 8-3 in the nightcap as Sparky Lyle closed out the relief effort.

Dave Leonhard Pete Richert Minnesota Baltimore Roger Nelson Royals Cleveland Clarke New York Oakland Boston California Seattle Washington Detroit Chicago Frank Robinson Orioles Dave Boswell Twins Tom Phoebus Leonhard Tony Oliva Har Martin Jerry Adair Chuck Harrison Bob Oliver Kansas City Dark Indians Adair Nelson Harrison Oliver Yankees Bill Robinson Horace Jerry Kenney Reggie Jackson Athletics Joe Pepitone Bert Campaneris Tom Reynolds Jim Lonborg Joe Azcue Mike Andrews Rico Petrocelli Red Sox Angels Tony Conigliaro Don Mincher Diego Segui Senators Mike Epstein Senator Tuns Joe Arcene Bostor Lonborg California Angels Darrell Johnson Fin Lonnie Johnson Sparky Lyle Lee Stange Lon Johnson Carl Yastrzemski Yastrzemski

Berkshire joins County Grid League expansion announces admission

Commissioner Donald Bombardier of Adams announced three teams from the Southern Berkshire area joined the Berkshire County Junior and Peewee Football Leagues at a Monday night meeting in Adams. Bernard Frye of Sheffield outlined plans for one peewee and two junior teams, with other teams from Che shire, North Adams, Lanesboro, Adams, Williamstown and Clarksburg. The league expects about 375 bays and set pee wee limits of 9 to 11 years and under 110 pounds, juniors 12 to 24 years and under 135 pounds.

Berkshire Berkshire County Donald Bombardier Adams Bernard Frye Sheffield Cheshire North Adams Lanesboro Williamstown Clarksburg Bombardier Dalton Bennington

Berkshire Finishes Third in Western JC Baseball Tourney

Berkshire Community College placed third in the Western division of the Massachusetts junior college baseball tournament at Worcester. They opened with a 12 3 loss to Quinsigamond, then beat Stevens College 19 10. Archie Buzz Caesar earned the win in the Stevens game, allowing four hits in five innings with five strikeouts. BCC next plays Mt Wachusett CC at 4 tomorrow and Holyoke CC in a 1 30 Saturday doubleheader at Dalton American Legion Field.

Berkshire Community College Worcester BCC Quinsigamond Stevens College Worcester Junior ‘College Archie Buzz Caesar Mt. Wachusett Community College of Gardner Dalton

Minami Wins Vacant Orient Welterweight Title

In Osaka Hisao Mina mi defeated Fili pino Ravallo to claim the vacant Orient welterweight title. In New York boxers Hosea Nieves and Doug Charles fought to a stoppage, while Rocky Halliday outpointed Jimmy Cherico in Wilkes-Barre in a middleweight bout.

New York Hosea Nieves Doug Charles Osaka Japan Hisao Minami Filipino Ravallo Manila Minami Wilkes-Barre Rocky Halliday Jimmy Cherico

Spartans Triumph 7-1 over Mt Everett in baseball showdown

Monument Mountain Regional High School, ranked first in the Southern Berkshire League, defeated Mt Everett Regional 7-1 at Recreation Field. Cleared in the first inning with singles by Chris Williams and Charley Plungis, a Joe Wright homer, and added runs via fielder's choice, walks, and a Williams sacrifice fly. Plungis earned the win with a six inning two hitter. Kane pitched the final frame. Mt Everett scored in the fifth on a single by Jim Law.

Stockbridge Monument Mountain Great Barrington Mt. Everett Sheffield Recreation Field Spartans Chris Williams Charley Plungis Joe Wright John Beacco Jim Drake Skip Gunn Mike Warner Williams Mr. Everett Jim Law Ed Gulotta Plungis Mike Kane

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