Sox Hold Lead in Eastern Despite Loss at Manchester
The Pittsfield Berkshire Sox lost 5-3 at Manchester ending a six game win streak but kept first in the Eastern League with a .556 percentage. Elmira visits tonight for seven games, schedule includes a doubleheader Monday at Elmira, and a delayed start at 2 p.m. Pat McKernan cited Elmira’s request for the hour delay. Paul Dowd to start for Pittsfield. Yankees beat Manchester 5-3 as Darrah earned his sixth save.
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Pittsfield Rallies But Falls In Four-Game Set
In a high scoring tilt Pittsfield led 8-2 after two innings but Manchester surged with Winston homering twice and key hits by Grosemeyer and Washington. York Elmira and Reading won earlier, leaving Pittsfield facing a game tonight as reliever Jim Thornton took the loss.
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Twin Bill Tomorrow Opens Babe Ruth League Season
The Pittsfield Babe Ruth League opens its 18th season tomorrow at Wahconah Park with a 1 pm double header between last two year champions General Electric and VFW 448. In the second game GEAA and Union Federal meet. Mayor Butler will throw the first pitch and the VFW color guard will raise the flag.
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Pittsfield Beats Chicopee In Park Showdown Of Bases
Pittsfield High edged Chicopee High at Clapp Park as the two Western Massachusetts rivals fought through a 3-4 deadlock late, with Chicopee’s infield struggles and tactical coaching by Bill Moge shaping the contest. The piece also notes a boxing preview and a New York Yankees greatest players poll led by Babe Ruth, with contextual remarks on LEE ALLEN’s death and his hall of fame influence.
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Mickey Mantle
Joe DiMaggio
Lou Gehrig
Bill Dickey
Yogi Berra
Tony Lazzeri
Bobby Richardson
Joe Gordon
Joe Pepitone
Hal Chase
Pepitone
Red Rolfe
Clete Boyer
Joe Dugan
Phil Rizzuto
Frank Crosetti
Mantle
Charley Keller
DiMaggio
Ruth
Roger Maris
Tommy Henrich
Whitey Ford
Lefty Gomez
Red Ruffing
Patriots Move Training Camp to UMass Amherst
The Boston Patriots announce preseason training will move to the University of Massachusetts Amherst, citing improved facilities and a homecoming mood. Coach Clive Rush and UMass officials express optimism as two UMass graduates Ed Toner and Terry Swanson vie for roster spots. Training camp expected to open in early July at Brett House on campus.
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Robert O’connell
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Ed Toner
Terry Swanson
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Berkshire Stickmen Top Darrow
Berkshire School lacrosse defeated Darrow Jayvees 8-6 in New Lebanon New York. Jim Hooper scored four goals, Freddy Alfred had one goal and four assists, and Lionel Patterson added four goals and one assist. Berkshire moved to a 4-3 record while Darrow Jayvees dropped to 4-2.
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Darrow Jayvees
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Lionel Patterson
Darrow
Stockbridge
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Darrow School Tennis Teams Earn Two Victories
In NEW LEBANON New York Darrow School varsity tennis defeated Marv elwood 11-6 on Wednesday with points earned by Chris Crane and Scott Milner. Darrow Jayvee team remained unbeaten after a 7-0 shutout of Wanconah Regional High School at Dalton.
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Marvelwood
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Mawhinney Shines in Coast Guard Academy Field Work
Dalton, Massachusetts native Tom Mawhinney starred for Coast Guard Academy's baseball team, guiding infield play despite a .196 batting average. He played 27 games at second, made 122 chances with 22 errors, 12 double plays, 13 stolen bases, and seven RBIs, while also preparing to start spring football as Cadets split end and record-setter in pass receptions. Mawhinney is the son of Mr and Mrs W L Mawhinney of 66 Oak Street, Dalton.
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Mawhinney
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Oak St
Dalton
Hemingway Named Captain Of Williams Baseball Team
Williams College sophomore Dick Hemingway of West Hartford Conn has been elected captain of next year's varsity baseball team. He hit .278 in 16 games for the Little Three champions, and work with shortstop Bob Quinn helps explain a smooth infield. A Kingswood School graduate, Hemingway made the academic honor roll in senior year and captained football and baseball.
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Bobby Coombs
Kingswood School
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Lipton's, BLICO Win In Softball Action
Lipton's edged Dairy Center 18 to 17 in the top of the seventh inning in City Slow-Pitch Softball League. Berkshire Life Insurance Co. beat Moby Dick Lounge 11 to 9 at Lakewood Field. Lipton's stars Lipton's Lipton's Lipton's
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Tony Gibson to Attend Wyoming on Full Scholarship
Tony Gibson former Pittsfield High star halfback will enter the University of Wyoming at Laramie in the fall with a full scholarship. He graduates soon from Taft Junior College and will be a Wyoming junior in the Western Athletic Conference under coach Lloyd Eaton. Gibson is an All-Berkshire and All-Conference selection and was a regular on Taft’s football team as well as a member of the baseball and track squads.
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