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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1969

Page

8

Elmira Pioneers Top Pittsfield 5-1 to Tie Red Sox

Elmira hitters and defense shine as the Pioneers beat Pittsfield 5-1 at Dunn Field. They push a four game skid aside and share second place with the Red Sox while Reading moves to first with a 3-2 win over York. Rafael Robles and Jim Williams led Elmira with three hits each.

Elmira Elmira Pioneers Felding Dave Robinson Dick Jackson Jeff Pentland Ron Austin Pioneers Red Sox John Mason Austin Kat Shitanishi Mike Budd Jackson Dick Mills Pittsfield Phil Knuckles Rafael Robles Jim Williams

Elmira Triumphs In Quick Start Against Pittsfield

Elmira opened fast with two runs in the first as Robles scored on Williams and Robinson's run producing double. Austin tallied for the Red Sox with a second inning double, Dilly scoring on a wild pitch and groundout. Pentland, Drake, and Click sparked a sixth inning rally despite a rundown at the plate, while Parson relieved Pittsfield and balked in a run. Robinson and Pentland later drove in key sixth and seventh inning runs.

Elmira Robles Williams Fred Kendall Wiliams Dave Robinson Red Sox Austin Don Dilly Pioneers Pentland Ron Drake Click Dilly Jackson Tom Parson Pittsfield Mountain Mason Dowd Parson Budd Jacksons Rudanoviche Butler Morales Rf Kendall Robinson Slocum Pertland Drake Clicks Roberts

Brown Leads at Atlanta in tough weather for Classic

Pete Brown surged to the halfway lead at the Atlanta Classic with a 66 in harsh conditions, totaling 135 nine under par. Bob Shaw followed at 136, while stars like Trevino Archer and Nicklaus battled for the cut as 147 was the low mark to advance.

Atlanta, Ga Segweary Pete Brown Brown Atlanta Country Club Bob Shaw Australia Lee Trevino George Archer Archer Trevino Big Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Jackie Cupit George Knudson Georgia Sun Bob Erickson Grier Jones Bruce Crampton

PHS B Team Wins Sixth Straight Game

Pittsfield High B team edged Wahconah Regional jayvees 7-5 in extra innings. Dave Pierce held the offense after entering in the fifth, striking out ten. Bob Moynihan drove in the go ahead runs with a two run single. Dave Skowron homered for three runs and Glen Gallix added a two run triple.

Dalton Dave Pierce Bob Moynihan Pittsfield High PHS Pierce Moynihan Dave Skowron Glen Gallix North Adams Drury High Lee Jayvees Mike Ghidetti Steve Consolati Rich Dupont Lee Adams Jaggees DRURY Ghidetti Nelson Ty Walle Tb Hainer Kateley C Landry Konopha Daun Apdaratti Vednals Pekor Sprague Lee JY Dupont Greenleaf Baker Dignard Tyer Turner Consatail Tarney Bruty Ghideit Landry Gupont Bartini Consolsti Dighard Wheeler Halter Ghidotti

Conigieres Sends Sox to 4-2 Win at Chicago

Tony Conigire’s sixth homer sparked the Boston Red Sox to a 4-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox. Culp earned the win to improve to 7-2 with help from Romo after Morales led off the ninth with a single. Yastrzemski and Jones drove in runs, and Boston built a 3-0 lead before Chicago’s late threats.

Chicago Tony Conigiare Ray Culp Boston Red Sox Chicago White Sox Red Sox Conigiare Joe Harlan Culp Vicente Romo Rich Morales Romo Ken Berry Carl Yas

Henningsen Joins Sox for Pittsfield Berkshire Series

Ray Henningsen, a 1967 All America shortstop from Santa Clara, is assigned to the Pittsfield Berkshire Red Sox. He joins Elmira for a weekend series at Elmira, NY, with Wahconah Park doubleheaders and Pony Night honors planned. The weekend includes high school games, Memorial Scholarship events, and a Sunday Greenfield finale.

Ray Henningsen Santa Clara University Boston Red Sox Pittsfield-Berkshire Red Sox Elmira Pioneers Elmira Wahconah Park Springfield Technical High St. Joseph's High Pittsfield Waterbury Indians Reading Phillies Connie McMahon Wauconah Dalton Reading Greenfield

Lenox caps season with lacrosse win over Williston

Lenox School lacrosse beat Williston Academy 13 to 5 in the final game of the season. Dave Plaisted and Jeff Ballentine each scored three goals to lead Lenox, as head coach Mort LaPointe marks his last game before leaving for Bowdoin College after 11 years. Lenox led 6-2 at halftime and finished 7-3.

LENOX Dave Plaisted Jeff Ballentine Williston Academy Mort LaPointe LaPointe Bowdoin College Jody Haddon Dudley Zinke Plaistéd Ballentine Terry Johnson Chris Zamore Williston Kent Paul John Murphy Bob DuBuisson

Foyt Favored As Indy 500 Time Trials Begin

A J Foyt Jr leading the pace in practice at Indianapolis with a 170.261 mph lap as pole hopes rise for a fourth May victory. Mario Andretti, sidelined by a crash, trails after a top 171 mph effort in a prior car. others including Bobby Unser and Roger McCluskey run strong indicators for qualifying. About 250000 fans expected for the noon sessions as clear and mild weather surrounds the 10 mile trials.

Indianapolis Ind A. J. Foyt Jr Houston Tex Foyt Mario Andretti Nazareth Andretti Bobby Unser Roger McCluskey Fayt

County Has 20 In WF Golf Tourney

Twenty Berkshire County boys will compete in the Western Massachusetts Inter scholastic individual golf tournament at Shaker Farms Country Club in Westfield on Tuesday. Participants include Bill Ryan John Williams Ken Sullivan Pittsfield High. Tom Toski Dick Hunter Bill Pikett Wahconah Regional. Terry Smith Rick Semolini James Finnerty Monument Mountain Regional. Leo Romanos Adams. Paul Viale Gerald Barbini Lee John Murray Sgt Joseph's North Adams Craig Rougeau Thomas Marsh Walter Smith Drury High Rob Dixon Ralph Tiegai Rob Peck Mr Greyjock and Kevin Gilligan Lenox High.

Berkshire County Walter Smith Drury High Rob Dixon Ralph Tiegai Rob Peck Mr. Greyiock Kevin Gilligan Lenox High

Match Play Event Set At Hills

The second annual match play golf tournament is scheduled at Berkshire Hills Country Club tomorrow and Monday. Defending champions Steve Naprava and Dennis Perrone led last year’s field. Tee times and pairings list players by division with multiple names and irregular spellings.

Berkshire Hills Country Club Steve Naprava Dennis Perrone Naprava Perroner Leahy Baumann Yout—Waldran Johnsene Wilk Hunter Regnier Keir Meany Dansareau Watroba Ahten? Dawley Ryan M—Z Elihu Ziskind Eileen Berkshire Hills

Philmont Saints Meet Yellow Coach In Lakewood Exhibition

Philmont Saints current Columbia County League leaders clash with Yellow Coach of Pittsfield in an exhibition softball game tonight at Lakewood Field. Yellow Coach competes this year in the City Slow-Pitch League. Philmont posted a 19-2 record last season.

Philmont Saints Pittsfield Lakewood Field Philmont

Yarborugh Petty Set At Lime Rock

Trans Am race at Lime Rock Park features Richard Petty and Cale Yarborugh in Bud Moore Mustang entries. Sam Posey Horst Kwech drive Shelby team cars. Penske Cameras ship Bob Johnson Ed Leslie. 200 mile main and 60 mile Formula Vee support, prize money over 15000 and 1500 respectively.

Lime Rock Conn Richard Petty Cale Yarborugh Ford Volkswagen American Motors

Foster Heavily Favored To Retain Crown Today

Bob Foster the world light heavyweight champion is a 4-1 favorite against challenger Andy Kendall of Portland in a 15 round title bout at Eastern States Coliseum. Foster stands 6 foot 3 inches with a long reach and will be defended under Mass Boxing rules with an expected attendance near 5 000 and gate around 80000. Foster has a 14 fight win streak and a career record of 34 4 with 28 knockouts while Kendall is ranked No 1 by the WBA with a 24 3 5 record and 10 knockouts. The bout will be televised by ABC Wide World of Sports starting at 5 pm EDT over some New England markets.

West Springfield Mass Bob Foster Andy Kendall Portland Ore American Broadcasting Company Wide World of Sports New England Eastern States Coliseum Vito Tallarita Kendall Poster Dick Tiger Tiger Foster Frankie DePaula DePaula New York Massachusetts Boxing Commission World Boxing Association Eddie Cotton Charley Dette Mdele Vick Roger Rouse

Harry Tynan Leads Berkshire Golf Circle in 1960s Era

Harry Tynan, public relations adviser to regional course superintendents, enters his seventh season at the Country Club of Pittsfield. A veteran organizer, he is vice president of the NGCSA, on Golf Digest advisory board, and active in area leagues. The piece recalls his clashes with golf writers, his humility about being a superintendent, and a large NGCSA gathering at Albany Country Club with notable attendees.

Harry Tynan Harry Pittsfield Ben Sullivan Wyantenuck Country Club Great Barrington Dewey Brown Dewey Cedar River Golf Club Indian Lake N.Y Golfdam Magazine Stratton Mountain Vt Golf Club Mohawk Schenectady NGCSA Rolling Hills Mt. Everett South Egremont WAGLE Walt Watroba Berkshire Hills Country Club Ed Toole Toole the Hills Tee Hal Schumacher New York Giants Hal Dolgeville Adirondack Bats Rowland Armacost Waubecka Springs Golf Links Williamstown Bud Pettibone Berkshire Hills Rowland

Rondeau Knocks Out Garcia in Worcester Bout

Pittsfield featherweight Terry Rondeau stopped Eulalia Garcia of Worcester in 40 seconds of the second round at Memorial Auditorium. It was Rondeau's eighth straight win and his second victory over Garcia, whom he had previously decisioned. Weigh-ins: Rondeau 126 pounds Garcia 125.

Worcester Terry Rondeau Pittsfield Eulalia Garcia Memorial Auditorium Rondeau Garcia

Greenock Sets Tee Times at Member-Member Two Ball

Tee times have been set for a member member two ball golf tournament at Greenock Country Club tomorrow. Several slots remain between 10 and noon. Interested golfers should call the pro shop. Participants include Foose, Maby L, Scaramuzzi, Foley, Pelletier, Roviaro, Murray, O Bel, Cappel, Saunders, Kanerya, Rivert, Conhars, Sullivan, Davis, Gilligan, King, McCunker, Kies, Ward, Wellspeak, Faivrm, Talbot, Pecan, Cuffore, Malfud, Roberts, Wartdeck, Baker, Loos, Robitalia, Lenti, Bowers, Hollan, Loretta, Connors.

Greenock Country Club Pro Shop FOOSE Maby Scaramuzzi Foley Pelletier Roviaro Murray J. O'Belen J. Cappel R. Saunders L. Kanerya W. Rivert Conhars D. Sullivan M Davis R. Gilligan F King McCunker G. Kies A. Ward Ge Wellspeak R. Faivrm X. Talbot H. Pecan Cuffore J. Malfude Roberts J. Wartdeck Baker Loos F. Robitailia C. Lenti D. Bowers J. Hollan R. Loretta G. Connors

Northern Berkshire League Basketball Standings

Northern Berkshire League standings show Wahconah leading with seven wins and five losses, followed by St Joseph's, Drury, Adams, Beha, Mt Greylock, and St Joseph's NLA. Yesterday's results included Pittsfield 4 Drury 4 and Mt Greylock losing to St Joseph's NLA. upcoming games list Drury at St Joseph's P at 1 30 PM and Mt Greylock at Wahconah.

Joseph’s Pilstiela Drury Ade Adams Beha Nla Greykeck Waencanah Wahcenah Joe's Pittsfield Geaylock Paw Drury Adame

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