Cuellar and McLain Tie for 1969 AL Cy Young
In a historic first for the Baseball Writers Association of America voting a major award ends in a tie as Mike Cuellar of Baltimore and Denny McLain of Detroit each receive 10 AL Cy Young votes. Jim Perry of Minnesota picks up three votes and Dave McNally of Baltimore one. Tom Seaver disappoints with 25 wins earning the NL Cy Young with 23 votes.
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Baseball Writers Association of America
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Baltimore
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Detroit
Jim Perry
Minnesota
Dave’ McNally
Cy Young
Tom Seaver
New York Mets
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McLain
Bob Gibson
San Jose
Calif
Ford Frick
Pitching Honors Mark 1967 Baseball Writers Award Era
The 1967 writers chose outstanding pitchers in each league, noting ties, repeats, and voting methods. McLain led with a 24 9 record and 2.80 ERA while Turley, Spahn, Burdette, and Friend were near top. Koufax won multiple honors, and Orioles and Minnesota pitchers posted strong records amid pennant races.
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Bob Turley
New York Yankees
Warren Spahn
Milwaukee
Lew Burdette
Bob Friend
Pittsburgh
McLain
Maitland Equaled New England Rushing Record at Williams
Williams College halfback Jack Maitland of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, set the all time New England rushing mark with 2,757 yards after a 178 yard game in a 340 victory over Union. The 6'1" 202 pound senior led Ephs in offense, has 24 receptions for 320 yards, and 12 kickoff returns for 399 yards. Maitland, son of Vic Maitland, majors in American civilization and holds ECAC honors from 1967 and 1968. He may pursue pro interests but has not decided.
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Snyder Wins Line Honor Second Time
Pittsfield High lineman Doug Snyder earned the weekly lineman of the week award after a 45 20 defeat by Wahconah Regional High in Dalton. Coaches cited his strong offensive blocking and film study that highlighted his contributions in opening holes for PH’s ground game. The senior, in the college preparatory program, previously won the honor this year and co captained the swimming team last year. parents are Willis and Mrs Snyder of 44 Parker Street.
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Mazzer Leads Shrine Poll Interscholastic Hall Election
Jimmy Mazzer, center on the 1948 and 1949 Pittsfield High teams, holds first in the Pittsfield Interscholastic Football Hall of Fame election. Runners up include Andy Corrinet of the 1930 PHS Western Massachusetts champions and quarterback Tommy Grieve from the 1963 1944 and 1965 Pittsfield squads. Contributions to be mailed to Pittsfield Post Office Box 354.
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Pittsfield
Andy Corrinet
Tommy Grieve
Berkshire Shuts Out Windsor Mountain in Rain Slick Victory
Berkshire School’s soccer team extended its win streak to 12 with a 3 0 victory over Windsor Mountain School in Sheffield. Bob Isaacson opened scoring from Fred King as Berkshire ran its unbeaten run in county play to three shutouts and 47 games without a loss. Dean Rosontali tallied next on a pass from Isaacson, then Glenn Partridge finished with a late penalty goal. Berkshire to face Suffield Academy next in a likely WNEPSSA title decider.
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Lenox
Cranwell
Windsor Mountain
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Cocaptain
Fred King
Scotia
N.Y
Wnepssa
Dean Roson
Tssacson
Glenn Partridge
Partridge
Suffield Conn
Academy
Broncos QB Pete Liske Comments On Local Booster Bar
Denver Bronco quarterback Pete Liske notes that a local booster club sets up a small service bar outside the door to dispense cocktails. He adds that a belt helps before seeing their films.
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Pete Liske
Denver Bronco
Pete
Waterway team wins IL pennant in 1969 race
The Norfolk Yidewater, Va., farm club of the New York Mets, captured the International League pennant by finishing ahead of Louisville by several games.
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Louisville
PCL Northern Division Champs Tacoma Win 1969 Pennant
Tacoma Washington captured the Pacific Coast League Northern Division title in 1969 while Eugene Oregon secured the Southern Division honor, capping a regional pennant race.
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Wash
Eugene
Ore
Pitchers Are Traded Between Cardinals and Reds
ST LOUIS AP Pitchers Ray Washburn of the Cardinals and George Culver of the Reds swapped teams in a midweek deal. Washburn, 31, went 3-8 with a 3.07 ERA as a starter and reliever, after a 14-8 season with a 2.26 ERA the year prior, including four shutouts and a 2-0 no hitter against San Francisco. Culver, 26, was 5-7 with a 4.28 ERA and spent two months on the disabled list with hepatitis, having also thrown a no hitter in 1968, a 6-1 win over Philadelphia.
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Cincinnati Reds
Ray Washburn
George Culver
Washburn
Culver
ST. Louis
Cardinals
San Francisco
Reds
Philadelphia
Folley Outpoints Joiner In Las Vegas Bout
In Las Vegas Nevada Zora Folley 218 Chandler Arizona edged Billy Joiner 194 Cincinnati over ten rounds in a closely fought boxing match. Folley used crisp jabs and solid defense to prevail on points. Joiner pressed the pace but could not secure a late rally.
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Zora Folley
Chandler
Ariz
Billy Joiner
Cincinnati
Forwards Scammell Slocum Added to Jerseys' Roster
The High Lawn Jerseys add Bud Slocum and Rick Scammell to their Senior A hockey roster. Scammell, former 1000 Islanders high scorer and ex-RPI standout, and Slocum, with prior stints in Alexandra Bay and Gananoque, join a strong lineup as the team opens the season at Lenox against Lynn on Sunday, November 15.
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Sheffield
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Terry O'Brien
Bud
Fittefledd
Alexandra Bay
Jack Charrette
Pittsfield
Harry Ferguson
Waterford
Peter’ Hiotek
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