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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1969

Page

15

Rams and Chiefs Unconquered Picked To Stay That Way

New York the AP story projects Kansas City to defeat Oakland 27 to 24 led by Len Dawson with a multi pronged attack while Los Angeles Rams are favored to beat Dallas with Roman Gabriel keying a strong arm offense Jets likely win 35 to 7 as Cincinnati’s defense struggles.

Rams New York Len Dawson Oakland Roman Gabriel Dallas Dawson Kansas City Daryle Lamonica Gabriel Los Angeles Rams Chiefs Lamonica

NFL Week Scoreboard Highlights Across Contenders

Bills rally behind veteran Kemp and rookie Simpson to beat Bostom 27-20. Dolphins miss Griese in 24-10 loss to Houston. Broncos’ defense halts Chargers 23-13 after a 13-0 meeting. Rams top Cowboys 30-24 amid Cowboys injuries. Vikings crush Steelers 38-7 as eight-game win streak looms. Browns edge Giants 31-20 as Kelly and Tarkenton duel. Kelly earns early lead. Lions beat Packers 15-10 as three-game streak builds. Falcons top Redskins 31-27 with Johnson passing threat. Colts fall to Bears 16-14 as Sayers eyes end zone. Saints beat 49ers 23-17 with Kelmer and Dempsey contributing. Eagles defeat Rams 28-14 as Snead heats up.

Buffalo Bostom Bills Jack Kemp O.J. Simpson Houston Miami Dolphins Bob Griese Denver San Diego Broncos Chargers Baltimore Minnesota Lions Atlanta Washington Falcons Randy Johnson Chicago Gale Sayers Colts Unitas New Orleans San Francisco Bill Kelmer Tom Dempsey Philadelphia St. Louis Eagles Norm Snead

Jerseys Face Champlains With Same Basic Lineup

Jersey coach Jack Brennan will not alter the lineup for the home game against the Bristol Champlains. Larry Gero may start in goal after missing the opener with Army reserve duties. Defense features Mike Carney, Tom Sheehan, Johnny Murnane, Brian Dickey, and Brennan with O'Brien. Forward lines include Moffatt, Scamell, Law. Slocum, Whitehead, Sides. O'Brien, Vacchitia, Malone or Charrette.

LENOX Jack Brennan Lynn Paragons Bristol Conn Champlains Brennan Larry Gero Gero PHL Mike Carney Tom Sheehan Johnny Murnane Brian Dickey Bob O'Brien Carl Moffatt Rich Scammell Barry Law Hirst Bud Slocum Rick Whitehead Tom Sides Terry O’brien Paul Vacchitia Connie Malone Jack Charrette

Cards Trade Hopes Rise After Quiet Start to Offseason

St Louis Cardinals moved to revamp their 1969 roster as of midnight deals, sending Vada Pinson to Cleveland for Jose Cardenal while sidelining other regulars. General Manager Bing Devine noted no major moves yet, seeking a top left handed reliever to replace Joe Hoerner amid a series of prior trades for Richie Allen and Carl Taylor.

ST. Louis St. Louis Cardinals Bing Devine Vada Pinson Cleveland Jose Cardenal Devine Julian Javier Lou Brock Divine Cal Maxvill Mike Shannon Joe Hoerner Philadelphia Richie Allen Allen Tim McCarver Curt Flood Hoerner Byron Browne

Ditmar and Dewring Lead PHS Soccer Team

Pittsfield High selects Mark Ditmar and William Dewring as co captains for the 1970 season. Ditmar, a junior in the College Preparatory Honors program, is team scorer leader with 42 goals and president of the junior class, while Dewring is a season-long defensive star and will wrestle this winter.

Mark Ditmar William Dewring Pittsfield High Mark Mary Ditmar Whittier Ave Terry Goodrich Duering William G. Deering Pomeroy Ave

Benveauli Rodriguez in Title Bout for W Middleweight Crown

Nino Benveauli, tight lipped before the defense of his world middleweight title, faces top contender Luis Rodriguez in Rome. The Miami based challenger, 32, steps to the ring in the Sports Palace as ABC televises the bout live via satellite to the United States. A packed house awaits the world championship showdown tonight with ring time around 4 30 p.m. EST.

Rome Nino Benveauli Luis Rodriguez Rodriguez Sports United States ABC

Belanger to Speak at Knights of Columbus Event

Orioles shortstop Mark Belanger will headline the Knights of Columbus sports night on Sunday December 3. Also appearing will be Pat McKernan speaking on Pittsfield's new Eastern League team. A film will be shown and tickets are available from listed locals and stores.

Mark Belanger Baltimore Orioles Knights of Columbus Council 143 Pat McKernan Pittsfield Chuck Nichols Mickey McGinty Ed McGinty Bernie Rue Don Massery Paul Wouters Nichols Tyler Barber's

Jr Church Loop Opens At YMCA Basketball League

Junior Church Loop opened at the YMCA with Zion Lutheran topping South Congregational 75-30 and First Methodist beating First Baptist 63-36. Second Congregational defeated St Stephen's 61-51. Bruce Shutts led all scorers with 32 points for Zion Lutheran, while Dave Stetson 21 and Dave Phelps 20 led their teams.

Zion Lutheran First Methodist Second Congregational Ymca Zion South Congregational First Baptist St. Stephen’s Bruce Shutts Dave Stetson St. Stephen Dave Phelps Larry Black Dennis Caesar Bob Clark Zion Lutheran South Cong Bradford Smith Galli Clark Wayn Geer Pelletier Stack Shutts Ramsey Rouser Mitchel First Methodist First Baptist Harper Smalley i Graham Burgoan Senheimer Caesar Stetson Ay Bixler Ditmar Wyand Kubica Davatter Bona McDonough Lidstone Howie Jay Brewster ST. Stephen's Windover Stocktons I Chambers Aon Street Moynihan Pope Williams Wright i Campbell Maloney Phelps

Russians bid against L A for Olympics

Moscow announced a bid to host the 1976 Summer Games against Los Angeles Montreal and Florence. Moscow cites Lenin Stadium capacity and several other venues, with major hotel expansion planned. IOC decision next year with deadline December 31 for filing applications.

Moscow Soviet Union Los Angeles Montreal Florence Italy United States Lenin Stadium Vladimir Promyslov Munich West Germany International Olympic Committee

Notre Dame set for Cotton Bowl return with big payout

Notre Dame, needing funds for its athletic program, will end 45 years of bowl inactivity by playing in the 34th Cotton Bowl Classic in Dallas on New Year’s Day. The payout exceeds $300,000. the Southwest Conference champion hosts, with Texas or Arkansas as likely opponents.

Georgia Florida Kentucky Houston North ‘Carolina State Mississippi Tennessee North Carolina Clemson Rice Texas A South Carolina Wake Forest Texas T.C.U Tulane Virginia Arkansas S.M.U Virginia Tech Duke Notre Dame Georgia Tech Colorado Oklahoma State Colorado State Idaho Michigan Iowa Minnesota Michigan State Missouri Iowa State Nebraska Kansas State Northwestern Indiana Ohio State Purdue Oklahoma Kansas Wisconsin Ilinois Arizona Utah Oregon State Washington State Southern California Washington Stanford Air Force U.C.I.A Oregon Dallas Tex Longhorns Razorbacks Fayetteville Knute Rockne Four Horsemen Ermie Nevers Penn State Miami

Bruins Star Ted Green Hints at Season Return

Boston Bruins defenseman Ted Green, sidelined by a skull fracture since September 21, says he hopes to return before the 1969-70 season ends. He shows improved movement in his left hand, expects another minor skull operation, and will wear a helmet when he plays again.

Boston Teddy Green Boston Bruins National Hockey League Green Wayne Makie St. Louis Blues Ottawa Bruins

Pittsfield High names Snyder and Bagley as swim captains

Douglas Snyder and Paul Bagley, both two year veterans, are named captains of Pittsfield High School swim team. Snyder to swim backstroke and diving, Bagley as freestyle sprinter. The team competes in the AA division of the Western Massachusetts Swimming League with a busy schedule starting December 12 at Chicopee Comprehensive and December 16 at Chicopee.

Douglas Snyder Paul Bagley Pittsfield Snyder Willis Snyder Parker St PHS Bagley George Bagley Appieton Ave Bob Magee Bag- Jey Western Massachusetts Lust Chicopee Comprehensive New Lebanon Generals New Taconic High Chicopee Camp South Mody Chicopee East Longmesder West Springfield Minnechaug Holyoke Taconic South Hadley East Longmeadow West Springfied Halyoke

HVRHS Players Named to Northwest Conference Teams

Falls Village Conn Thiet Housatonic Valley Regional High football players and three soccer players were named to All Northwest Conference teams by the coaches Buck Ross Gand selected on offensive football team and lineman Tracey Stoddard and halfback Ed Nelson on defensive squad Fullback Kinard Paulsen halfback James Blake and lineman Tom Wolf picked for the soccer team

Falls Village Conn Thiet Housatonic Valley Buck Ross Gand Tracey Stoddard Ed Nelson Kinard Paulsen James Blake Tom Wolf

Wahconah Becomes Cochamp, Clinches With Taconic Victory

Wahconah Regional High captured a Saturday home win over Taconic High to finish undefeated in conference play, the eighth win for Coach Jim O'Connor. Monument Mountain defeated Mohawk Trail 28-0 to finish 4-4. Eastern League attendance rose to 382,933 led by Manchester and Pittsfield.

Wahconah Adams Taconic High Pittsfield Jim O'Connor Warriors Monument Mountain Great Barrington Mohawk Trail Shelburne Falls Manchester

Rose Bowl Picture Coast Teams Battle for Bowls

Michigan favored to win the Rose Bowl bid amid a crowded weekend of key clashes. Top teams like Ohio State Penn State Missouri Notre Dame and LSU face conference title stakes while UCLA Southern Cal Stanford Purdue and others pursue bowls.

Massachusetts Boston College Columbia Brown Cornell Pennsylvania Penn State Pittsburgh Dartmouth Princeton Colgate Rutgers West Virginia Syracuse Harvard Yale Buffalo Villanova North Carolina Duke Tennessee Kentucky Virginia Maryland Clemson South Carolina Iowa Purdue Indiana Oklahoma State Iowa State Missouri Kansas Ohio State Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Michigan State Northwest University Delaware Iern Air Force Notre Dame Nebraska Oklahoma Southern Methodist Baylor Rice Texas Christian Oregon State Oregon U.C.L.A Southern California California Stanford Washington State Washington Tulane Louisiana State Wyoming Houston Colorado State University Arizona State New Mexico New Mexico State North Texas State San Diego State Amherst Williams VMI Boston University Lafayette Hamilton Union Lehigh Bucknell New Hampshire Penn Army Navy Richmond Wesleyan Trinity Alabama Miami Florida Auburn UCLA Wolverines Southern Cal Los Angeles

Dulong Seeks NCAA Crown After Bold Loneliness

Holy Cross stellar Art Dulong dominates cross country and track, winning New England Intercollegiate and IC4A titles, with a strong lead in NCAA six mile championship at Van Cortlandt Park. The 5 foot 10, 140 pound senior trains longer and harder than most, aiming for his first national title after a string of regional wins.

Worcester Holy Cross Art Dulong Dulong Art New England van Cortlandt Park Bronx N.Y Randolph High

Pittsfield Boys' Club Hoop Team Plays Today

The Pittsfield Boys' Club under 13 team travels to Barre to defend its title in a tourney with Springfield Barre Woburn and Lincoln Square. After a first round bye, they meet Family Club of Springfield in the 1 pm semifinal with the final at 2 pm Sunday.

Pittsfield Barre Springfield Woburn Lincoln Square Quabbin Dave Kearms Craig Leslie Tim Connolly Dan Hogan Tim Kearns Jon Tate Joe Langdon Jimmy Mazzer Larry McMahon Kevin MacFarland Charlie Barbarotta Packy” McDonald O Barre Boys

Cynthia Spencer Honored by Northfield Hockey Team

NORTHFIELD Cynthia Spencer daughter of Mr and Mrs J Haines Spencer of Pittsfield Massachusetts has been named to the on campus hockey team at Northfield School in East Northfield She is a sophomore.

Northfield Cynthia Spencer

Brodie Mountain Opens for Night Skiing on T-bar Slope

NEW ASHFORD Brodie Mountain ski area announces nightly operation from 7 to 11 p m for skiing on the T-bar slope under the direction of president-manager Jim Kelly.

Ashford — Brodie Mountain Jim Kelly

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Dick Couch Jets Cincinnati Cowboys Deacon Jones Merlin Olsen Vikings Steelers Kei Dge Bill Nelson Fran Tarkenton Leroy Kelly Browns Detroit Green Bay Packers Mer Bowdoin Winter Sports Center Lefty Benveauli K. of C L.A John M. Flynn Ted Green By Larry Eldridge Doug Snyder HVRHS Union College Schenectady John Beck Elis Tigers Cornellis Eddie Hurley Eddie Kiddie Edwin Jr Holyoke High Notre Dame University Nick Leone Andover Exeter Mets Tom Seaver Joe Namath Kraft Music Hall Nancy Billy Martin Ted Williams Senators Doris Day James Cagney Mike Recht Associated Press Toledo Xavier van Cortlandt Brodie Mountain Bevel Kent Dacron Drake
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