Washington Eyes Pittsfield Farm Club in AA League
Ed Doherty assistant to owner Bob Short of the Washington Senators confirms the team is seriously considering placing a farm club in Pittsfield Massachusetts to reenter an AA level as part of the Eastern League. Manager Ted Williams and farm director Hal Keller acknowledge active exploration amid signs of a potential Pittsfield affiliation.
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U S and Taiwan Lead Tied World Cup Golf Round
In Singapore the U S duo Orville Moody and Lee Trevino and Taiwan pair Hsieh Yung Yo and Hsu Chi San shared the opening round lead at 138. Hsieh shot 66 the day’s best, Moody 67, with Sukree Onchum and Sachin Suwanapong close on 139.
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WBRK to Air 11 High School Football Games
Radio station WBRK will broadcast 11 area high school football games starting tomorrow night with the Taconic High at Hudson contest at Wahconah Park. Sports director Bill Mason will handle play by play as night games begin at 7 30 p m and matinees at 1 30 p m Air time is ten minutes before kickoff with a schedule featuring Taconic Hudson Wahconah Pittsfield and St Josephs across several dates.
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Yale Football Enters 87th Season With 15 Lettermen
New Haven Connecticut Yale begins its 87th football season with 15 returning lettermen from last year’s Ivy League champions. The Eli lost 29 lettermen from the previous campaign as they seek to defend their title this year.
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Conte visits as Williams signs greeting at Wahconah Park
During batting practice Congressman Silvio Conte of Pittsfield appeared in the Wahconah Park dugout with a poster of himself in a Senators uniform. Ted Williams inscribed the photo: "To Congressman Silvio Conte, from one great hitter to another. The best always." The image recalls a Congressional Night feature when Conte managed the Republican team against the Democrats earlier in the season.
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Belanger Clinches Orioles Win In Extra Innings
Pittsfield resident Mark Belanger, Orioles shortstop, delivered the decisive 10th inning hit to beat the Tigers and spoil Mickey Lolich's bid for his 20th win. Belanger finished the season batting .287 with 132 hits, 51 RBIs, 18 doubles, 4 triples, 2 homers, and 14 steals. Orioles atop AL East advance to face Minnesota for the pennant.
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Engelhard buys bay filly at New Market sale
New Market England AP Charles Engelhard of Far Hills New Jersey paid 32700 for a bay filly at the New Market October yearling sales. The horse is by Reliance out of Riches. The purchase highlights the international buyer’s strong interest in young Thoroughbreds.
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Gollner Named Ski School Director at Big Bromley
Hermann Gollner, famed acrobatic skier and former Austrian junior champion, named ski school director at Big Bromley in Manchester VI succeeding Ace Manley. He and wife Heidi will instruct. Gollner brings Decade of US and Austrian racing experience and star in latest Ski Spectacular. Big Bromley to open season on Thanksgiving with record snowmaking system.
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Darrow tops Windsor 2-0 in JV soccer
Darrow jayvee soccer beat Windsor Mountain 2-0 to even season at 1-1. Augie Jandorek opened scoring at 6 43 with Chris Leake assisting, then Leake finished at 40 15 of the final period on Jim Finney's feed. Windsor Mountain fell to 0-1. Darrow heads to Monson Academy on Saturday. John Bateman, Montreal Expos catcher, hails from Killeen Texas, home of 1969 US Open champion Orville Moody.
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Hal Keller To Speak Here Wednesday At I
Hal Keller director for minor league operations for the Washington Senators will speak at a luncheon of the advisory board of the Pittsfield Berkshire Red Sox on Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the conference room of the Association of Business and Commerce of Central Berkshire at 46 West Street. Keller will discuss Washingtons plan to set up a farm team in Pittsfield and the group will visit the ball park afterward.
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Appointment Of Kasko Is Expected
Eddie Kasko was set to become the Boston Red Sox manager today, replacing Dick Williams who was fired last week. The club planned to announce at 9 a.m. and Kasko would meet reporters at Fenway Park at 4 p.m. He is 38, a former utility infielder with a decade in the majors, most recently with Boston in 1966. He led the Red Sox farm team in Toronto, later Louisville, for three seasons, finishing this year second in the regular season and out in the first playoff round. Williams was dismissed with a year left on a 50 000 per year contract, and Kasko was the front-runner from the announcement onward.
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Billy Gardner Expected to Become Louisville Colonels Manager
Billy Gardner of Waterford Conn former Pittsfield Berkshire Red Sox manager in the Eastern League for three seasons is expected to be named manager of the Louisville Colonels of the International League for next year Gardner would replace Eddie Kasko who today was appointed manager of the Boston Red Sox and would move to Louisville if the chain of command holds true
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City Boy Stars in Net For Darrow
King Francis a Pittsfield junior scored his second straight shutout as Darrow's varsity soccer beat Cranwell 2-0 in New Lebanon. Milner opened scoring at 3 00 after a throw in from Rich Walker, then Walker converted a corner at 6 00 of the third period set by Pallop Suvanaratana. Cranwell’s first game, Rockwood Academy of Lennox visits Darrow next.
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Bousquet Preseason Ski Outings Schedule Begins Oct 19
The Bousquet Ski School announces Sunday preseason outings from October 19 to November 9, 1 30 to 3. They include talks on American technique, ski gear care, hikes, conditioning, and dry-land drills led by Pittsfield High coach Joe Gleason with Court McDermott and staff. A small fee applies and beginners get free skis from the rental shop. Instruction covers T-bar and chairlift riding and beginner etiquette.
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Intrigue Over Pittsfield Red Sox Franchise Move
The Pittsfield Berkshire Red Sox face talks of relocating to Pawtucket amid Washington Senators rumors of a Double A team in Pittsfield. Manager Pat McKernan cautions against premature shifts while negotiations with Pawtucket officials and the Pittsfield Park Commission loom. Washington’s interest is seen as unlikely to succeed given local apathy and lighting limits at Wahconah Park, with Ted Williams not likely to boost attendance.
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Wilkes Leads In Lambert Bowl Poll After Week One
Wilkes College sits atop the Lambert Bowl after the first week of voting by an eight member panel. The undefeated Colonels own 80 points, with Alfred second at 51 after a 34-14 season opener win over Lycoming. Moravian, Franklin & Marshall, Juniata, St Lawrence, Union, Bates, Albright and Kings Point follow. Hank Thompson, former New York Giant, dies at 43 in Tres Pinos California.
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Pro Sport Leaders Emphasize Security Against Underworld
Hartford AP report notes Rozelle Kennedy Dey and others say security staffs guard houses and events around the clock to deter betting scandals. They describe ongoing surveillance, external agencies, and internal plans across NFL NBA MLB and golf, with costs and background checks cited as key tools.
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Middlebury Enlarging Snow Bowl With New Chairlift
Middlebury College expands its Snow Bowl in Hancock with a 4,000-foot chairlift and four new trails doubling skiable surface. The $250,000 project, begun last June, will raise capacity from 2,000 to 3,200 skiers per hour and rename the existing lift Bailey Falls. A fifth trail opens next summer, with three intermediate runs and one expert run served by the new lift.
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