Six Million Price Tags Face NHL Expansion Bids
In New York the National Hockey League sets $6 million price tags for its next two expansion franchises. Applicants must file formal bids and down payments by December 1, with early signs that the sums may deter some groups. In Vancouver Cyrus McLean, president of Western Hockey League interests, weighs in.
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New York
Natonal Hockey League
Vancouver
Cyrus McLean
Western Hockey
NHL Price Scares Off Bids for Canucks and Other Teams
WITLI says the NHL price of six million has deterred bidders with only Medicor Investment Corp. showing mild interest. Baltimore and Cleveland groups exit while Buffalo’s Knox Brothers pursue. St. Louis Blues thrive, drawing 16,000 fans per game as buyers weigh if the price is too steep.
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Medicor Investment Corp
Minneapolis
Meditor
Baltimore
Cleveland
Buffalo
Knox Brothers
Seymour and Northrup
NHL
Oakland
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Sidney Salt- Men
Blues
Montreal
Toronto
Nicklaus Wins Kaiser Open After Ultra-Long Playoff
Jack Nicklaus defeated Billy Casper George Archer and Don January in a 17 hour two day playoff to win the Kaiser International Open in Napa California a record long day that stretched into Monday morning. Nicklaus earned 28000 for first place and moved to fourth on the money list with a total season payday of 122587. He remains focused on the money list and upcoming events including the Hawaiian Open and Heritage Classic.
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Napa
Calif
Jack Nicklaus
Progolf
PGA
Big Jack
Harness
Billy Casper
George Archer
Don January
South Africa
Gary Player
Nicklaus
Golden Bear
Casper
Archer
Jack
Athletes Are Rougher Coach Says Before Faculty Club
Williams College freshman football coach Renzie Lamb told 25 members of the Women’s Faculty Club that athletes today come from diverse backgrounds and are rougher in style. He noted greater discipline is needed, but should be subtle, and criticized Little League for fostering entitlement while praising adults’ tougher standards. Tea followed the talk.
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Williamstown — College
Renzie Lamb
Williams College
Lamb
Martine Corps
Wahconah Defeats PHS Jayvees 26-0
Wahconah Regional High School junior varsity routed Pittsfield High Jayvees 26 to 0 in Dalton. Freshman Richie Zink scored on a 63 yard run and a five yard TD, John Burgess had an interception return for a score, John Donavan added a late TD, and the team converted twice, including a Brian O Keefe to Burgess pass. Boston College coach Chuck Daly announced a basketball clinic for high school and amateur coaches at Roberts Center on Saturday morning.
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Richie Zink
Wahconah Regional High
Pittsfield High Jayvees
Zink
John Burgess
John Donavan
Warriors
Brian O'Keefe
Burgess
Newton
Mass
Chuck Daly
Boston College
Roberts Center
Cancer-Ridden Ex-Coach Inspires Wadley High Team
Wadley Alabama ex coach Carter Mays, fighting cancer and a leg amputation, guided Wadley High to a 7-0 start in 1969 from a stretcher on the sidelines. He advised plays and inspired players as they finished undefeated until a scoreless finale with Reeltown.
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Wadley High
Wadley
Ala
Carter Mays
Mays
Reeltown
Mike Langley
NFL Quarterbacks Sacked 48 Times in Sunday Showdown
In eight NFL games, quarterbacks were sacked 48 times led by Minnesota and Chicago. Chicago pressured Vikings’ passer five times, while New Orleans beat Cleveland for its first win as Gale Sayers romped with 116 yards on 20 carries. Dave Williams led receivers with 164 yards on eight catches.
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Minnesota
Chicago Bears
Chicago
Vikings
St. Louis
New Orleans
Cleveland
Craig Morton
Roger Staubach
Dallas
Lake Erie
Cowboys
Atlanta
Bears
Gale Sayers
Dave Williams
Jack Brennan Named Coach of High Lawn Jerseys
Pittsfield’s Jack Brennan was named coach of the High Lawn Jerseys for the upcoming season, replacing Carl Moffatt and Ed Gleason who will stay on in player and secretary roles. Brennan, a longtime defenseman and local multi sport coach, is expected to bring organization and a Canadian style to the team after years of involvement with Pittsfield athletics and youth programs.
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Ompson
High Lawn Jerseys
Jack Brennan
Brennan
Windsor Mountain School
Pittsfield High
Holy Cross
John J.jack Brennan
Pittsfield
High Lawn
Carl Moffatt
Ed Gleason
Rollie Schopp
New England
Moffatt
Gleason
Taconic High
Lenox School
Lenox
Woburn
Boston
PHS
Williams Triumphs 1-0 Over Allendale in League Soccer
Williams edged Allendale 1-0 in a South division elementary school soccer game Friday. Jody DiMassimo scored the deciding goal for Williams.
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Williams
Allendale
Jody DiMassimo
Mark Belanger Dinner Tickets Reach Two Hundred Sold
Approximately 200 tickets have been sold for the Mark Belanger testimonial dinner set for Sunday November 16 at Eastover. Tickets will be limited to 500 and are available at Wahconah Park gates during the Pittsfield High St Joseph's football game on November 11. Buddy Baker reports door prizes including four dozen baseballs and Belanger Little League bats, with Orioles helmets.
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Mark Belanger
Eastover
Springside House
John Fraser
Sam Quadrozzi
Buddy Baker
Wahconah Park
Pittsfield
Charles Gilson
Frank Moynihan
George “Red” Pleau
Joe Gleason
Bob Coakley
Roger O'Gara
Bill Mason
Bob Steiner
Bucky Bullett
Reed Leads Knicks With 35 In Win Over Bucks
Willis Reed scored 35 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to spark the New York Knicks past the Milwaukee Bucks 103-93 in Milwaukee. Lew Alcindor, limited by Reed, totaled 17 points as Bob Greacen debuted with 18 for the Bucks who received little help beyond his effort.
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Knicks
Milwaukee
Willis Reed
New York Knicks
Lew Alcindor
National Basketball Association
Milwaukee Bucks
New Orleans Bucs
Washington Caps
American Basketball Association
Alcindor
Larry Costello
Costello
New York
Bob Greacen
Spotlight on Don Jamross in Fenaway bowling week
Don Jamross led Fenaway League with a high single of 137 and high triple 389. Across leagues Copper Pin beat Dagwood's and Budweiser beat Mets to tie for first at 46 10, with Polish Community Club 40 16 and Mets 30a ove Mart 28 28. standings span many clubs and scores.
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Copper Pin
Dagwood's
Budweiser
Mets
Polish Community Club
Ove Mart
Dagwood
Post Office League
John W. Kelly Jr
al Ricci
Dick Powers
Stamps
Air Mail
Parcel Post
Dick Gilardi
Pittsfield Baseball Vet Joins Soccer Officials Trio
Carl Boteze of Pittsfield, a pitcher at Pittsfield High School and UMass, passes the Berkshire County Soccer Officials Association exam. He joins Jeff Daury of Lanesboro and Mark Brazeau of Pittsfield to form a new trio amid a 24 member group. A meeting is set for tomorrow at Springside House to plan a banquet on November 23, with coaches invited.
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Carl Boteze
Pittsfield
Berkshire County Soccer Officials Association
Ray Gunn
Boteze
Pittsfield High School
University of Massachusetts
Pittsfield Red Sox
Jeff Daury
Lanesboro
Mark Brazeau
Springside House
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