Cuellar McNally and Palmer Are Selected by Weaver
The Baltimore Orioles prepared for the final champagne party of 1968 after a convincing 11-2 win over Minnesota clinched the American League pennant. Omar Aparicio, a wine steward and cousin of Chicago’s Luis Aparicio, helped with the cork popping in Minneapolis Saint Paul. The Orioles, who won 109 games and the Eastern Division, head to Baltimore to face the New York Mets, aiming for a fourth straight win in the postseason sweep potential, while Frank Robinson spoke of reversing recent rivalries.
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Bruce Osborne Leads Berkshire In Cross Country Victory
Berkshire School defeated Trinity-Pawling School 19 to 38 on a 2.7 mile course. Bruce Osborne won in 15:48 with Trinity-Pawling’s Angel Figuerra second in 15:54 and Berkshire captain Chuck Delameter third in 15:58. Berkshire's Tim Saitenstall, Whit Watts, and Pierre Erhard followed, Trinity-Pawling’s Dwight Stevens and Willie Hayes placed seventh and eighth, Berkshire’s Jim Carmen took ninth. Berkshire improves to 1-0, Trinity-Pawling 1-1, next home meet against Taft at 2:30 Thursday.
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Orioles rout Mets loom as World Series set
Manager Earl Weaver predicted a sweep for the Orioles after they won four straight over the Dodgers in 1986. He praised the Mets as a tough, mystery team and outlined plans to use Cuellar McNally and Palmer. Orioles hitters and pitching depth keyed the clinching games as they prepare to face the Mets with two days rest.
Trahians Set Beece Event For Columbus Day Weekend
The Haiian American Club schedules a 4 bacce tournament for Columbus Day weekend. Dick Barzottini chairs the arrangements and announces matches on Sunday and Monday. Past events were held on Fourth of July and Labor Day. The competition will be open to the public.
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Orioles Favored 8-5 In World Series Opener
Las Vegas bookmakers listed the Baltimore Orioles as 8 to 5 favorites to beat the New York Mets in the World Series opener on Saturday. A bookie noted Baltimore as the better team though the Mets could surprise, with opening odds to be set after managers name starting pitchers.
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McCann Tech rallies to beat Mt Everett 24 14 at home
NORTH ADAMS McCann Tech football rallied from a 14 point first half deficit to defeat Mt Everett Regional High 24 14 in the home opener. The Eagles led 14 0 before McCann tied the game by halftime with runs by Zabek and Cole and a Hanlon Witek conversion. A third quarter safety and a Wartig eight yard run sealed the win as McCann improved to 11 for the season while Mt Everett dropped to 3 losses in three starts. Both teams host new opponents next Saturday.
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Skyline CC Ladies Name Mrs. Valuski
Mrs Thomas Valuski was elected president of Skyline Country Club Women s Golf League at the annual dinner last night at the club. She succeeds Miss Rosemary Naughton. Forty attended. Miss Florence Farris received a wristwatch as most improved golfer. Other officers named include Mrs Lawrence Kelly vice president and Mrs Peter Zaccaria secretary. Treasurer is Mrs Raymond Nichols with Mrs Connell Boyle Mrs Joseph Beich and Mrs Aldo Crespi in charge of handicaps and publicity chairwoman Mrs Marilyn Ward.
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Belanger Has 2 More Hits As Orioles Sweep AL Series
Former Pittsfield High star Mark Belanger cracked two hits in five at bats as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Minnesota Twins 11-2 in Bloomington to complete the AL championship sweep. He hit a triple and a single, scored twice, and finished the series 4 for 15 with four runs.
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Monson South Tops Darrow On Gridiron Penalty Kicks
Monson Academy beat Darrow 24 6 as Tom Spring Kevin Boyle and Darren Raffi led Monson scoring with two TDs and a late interception for the extra point miss. Darrow falls to 0 2 and hosts South Kent Conn while Monson visits Lawrence Academy after the win. Meanwhile South Junior High defeated Pittsfield 2 0 on two late penalty kick goals with strong defense from Jon Tate and Chris Huban.
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Entries Open for Ford Punt Pass and Kick Contest
Entries are being accepted at Seyffer Ford Co on 694 East St for the annual punt pass and kick contest to be held Saturday morning on the Common. Start time is 9 30. Contestants aged 7 to 13 compete in each year bracket with seven champions crowned. Winners advance to regional competition to qualify for the New England championship meet. First second and third prizes awarded in each class.
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Mt Greylock Falls to Amherst 18-12 on Home Field
Amherst Regional Tight football team upset Mt Greylock Regional 18-12 on Mt Greylock field to hand the Mounties their first loss after two wins. Mike Monaghan scored the winning nine yard TD on a bootleg, Bob Medley earlier tied the game on an interception return, and Ray Tudryn added an opening TD for Amherst. Mike Landino’s two yard run gave Amherst the lead in the second quarter. Both teams failed on extra point attempts. Amherst moves to second in the Intercounty League. Mt Greylock drops to third, and they will host Frontier Regional next Saturday.
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Delaware Holds Lead In Lambert Cup Race
Delaware maintains first in the Lambert Cup standings after a 33-21 win over Massachusetts and Lafayette posts a 41-25 victory over Hofstra to keep a 2-1 record. Temple rises to third with Amherst, New Hampshire, Lehigh, Tufts, and Bucknell in the week’s top eight. Lafayette and West Chester split first-place votes in a tight regional race.
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Mets Celebrate NL Pennant With Champagne Floods
New York fans erupted as the Mets swept Atlanta 7-4 for the NL pennant and vowed to beat Baltimore. Cleon Jones and Jerry Koosman led joyous quotes while Nolan Ryan sparked the clincher, pitching seven strong and fanning seven.
Penn State Unanimous For Lambert Trophy
Penn State defeats Kansas State 17 14 for its third win and a 22 game unbeaten string over three years. The eight man Lambert Trophy voting panel names Penn State the unanimous top performer among Division I East colleges with 80 points. Syracuse Dartmouth Boston College Boston University Army also prominent in the top six.
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Highland Suffers First Loss In Central New York League
The Highland Restaurant soccer club lost 2 1 to Schenectady at Clapp Park. Arne Molu yielded a sharp performance sealing Schenectady’s win as Highland failed to convert scoring chances. Joe Wood leveled the score before Schenectady’s long kick clinched it. Next, Highland meets Utica at Utica, N.Y.
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Darrow Drubs Rockwood In Soccer
NEW LEBANON NY Eight players scored as Darrow Varsity soccer routed Rockwood Academy 9-0. Rich Walker and Scott Milner led scorers, with Nurhan Hamarat on a penalty kick. Rockwood’s first of the season, Darrow’s third win, ahead of a match with Cornwall.
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Berkshire County Soccer Officials Meeting March 8
The Berkshire County Soccer Officials Association will meet tomorrow night at Springside House at 8. Ray Gunn, president, invites coaches to discuss officiating and interpretation. Pitcher Ted Abernathy joined the Chicago Cubs in 1953 after 44 minor league games.
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