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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1969

Page

10

Ex Arizona High School Stars Face Each Other In World Series

Two former Arizona high school pitching stars meet at Shea Stadium in game three of the World Series. Jim Palmer of Baltimore, a 1966 winner at age 20, seeks another championship start against Gary Gentry of the New York Mets, a rookie in his first World Series appearance. Palmer, amid a stellar season, missed time on the disabled list but racked six shutouts. Gentry, once with Arizona State, aims to prove himself as a top NL rotation option despite a 13-12 regular season mark.

New York Arizona Palmer Sandy Koufax Los Angeles Dodgers Koufax Orioles Shea Sandy Yale Gentry Earl Weaver Weaver Baltimore Williamsport Arizona State University Tom Seaver Jerry Koosman Frank Robinson Park Avenue Beverly Hills Calif Stick Hall Jim Scottsdale Cuellar McNally Belanger Mark Boog Frank Brooks Powell Dave Leonhard Ed Watt Billy Hunter Kyle Rote Southern Methodist New York Giant Baltimore Drill Channel 4 Kyle Pittsfield St. Mark St. Mark's Joe Metallo Oceanside Jim Palmer Adirondack Bat Co Shea Stadium Gary Gentry New York Mets Oriole

Orioles at Shea as Palmer Eyes Series Comeback

Orioles favored to win the Series as Jim Palmer recalls past nerves facing Koufax and vows not to lose. Mark Belanger previews fielding and power from Boog Powell, while Weaver downplays favorites and Mets drill at Shea. Kyle Rote and Joe Metallo attend, with bat gifts handed to Orioles and autograph seekers swarming the stadium.

Jabneh's Belle Wins Final Vermont Race At Green Mountain Park

Jabneh's Belle captured the featured sixth race at Green Mountain Park in Pownal Vermont last night, paying $9.40. It closed a 27 date fall thoroughbred meet. The daily double paid $150.40, big exacta $1,014.80, trifecta $853 for a 3-10 ticket. Crowd 4,954, handle $359,193.

Pownal Jabneh Green Mountain Park Big Perfecta The Perfecta

Twins fire fiery ex-manager Billy Martin in Minnesota

Billy Martin admits stepping on toes to win but is fired as Twins manager after leading team to West Division title. Calvin Griffith cites ignoring policy and guidelines in New York declaring the hard decision. Martin says he did the job asked of him and remains proud of his players amid talks of replacements.

Minneapolis Paul Billy Martin Minnesota Twins Calvin Griffith Twins New York Martin Minnesota Griffith New York Yankee Marfin Priory

Bodell Captures Vacant British Heavyweight Title

Boxing report from Nottingham England states Jack Bodell defeated Carl Gizzi to take the vacant British heavyweight championship by points. Bodell, listed as British and Welsh, earned a clear decision over Gizzi in the bout.

Nottingham England Jack Bodell Britain Carl Gizzi Wales Bodell

Bruin Bucyk Serves One Practice as Bruins Coach

Boston veteran Johnny Bucyk took charge of the Bruins for one practice while Coach Sinden attended a hearing on the Ted Green Wayne Maki incident. The team prepares for Wednesday's game against the Oakland Seals. Eddie Johnston was excused due to a virus but played well in the Rangers win. Gerry Cheevers will start in goal to keep both keepers sharp.

Boston Ward Johnny Bueyk Boston Bruins Harry Sinden Ottawa National Hockey League Clarence Campbell Ted Green Wayne Maki Bucyk Bruins Oakland Seals Garden Saake Eddie Johnston New York Johnston Rangers Sinden Canada Gerry Cheevers Oakland

Harness Racing Starts Saturday At Green Mt. Track

Pownal Vermont harness racing opens its fall meet at Green Mountain Track on Saturday night and runs through November 2. Races will be at 8 p.m. on Wednesdays through Saturdays and at 2 p.m. on Sundays and holidays.

Green Mt

Orioles star Frank Robinson to start World Series game

New York reports that Frank Robinson will start the third game of the World Series after X rays showed no break in his instep from a foul-ball injury. Manager Karl Weaver and GM Harry Dalton discussed the team’s resilience, farm system strength, and a key lunch-contact reunion for Dick Hall, while scout Tim Palmer weighs Mets lefties Art Shamsky Ken Boswell and Ed Kranepool as threats.

Frank Robinson Orioles Thunder Karl Weaver Robinson Weaver Harry Dalton Johnson Dave Johnson Dr. Johnson Dave Mark Lay Origles Dalton Kansas City Mike Fiore Moe Dabrowski Wally Bunker Roger Nelson Seattle Larry Haney John Morris Dick Hall Philadelphia “Phillies Morris Phillies Tim Palmer Mets Bal Ung Tommy Agee Cleon Jones Art Shamsky Ken Boswell Ed Kranepool

High Lawn Schedules Workouts for 1963 Preseason

The High Lawn Jerseys of Berkshire County announce preseason workouts at Lenox School rink starting Monday Nov 3 at 8 30 p m Eight sessions in two weeks precede the Nov 16 opener against Lynn Palmers After that practices shift to twice weekly Notices were sent to last year’s players and newcomers interested in trying out Call Ed Gleason or the rink For games teams from Boston area Rhode Island Connecticut and New York state are slated weekly Sundays An annual home and home series is held with St Marjorie Quebec Preseason dates include Nov 3 6 9 30 Nov 6 8 40 Nov 7 8 40 Nov 8 4 30 Nov 10 8 30 Nov 12 8 30 and Nov 14 8 30 After Nov 16 Wednesday and Friday sessions only

LENOX High Lawn Berkshire County Lynn Palmers Ed Gleason Boston Rhode Island Connecticut New York State St. Majorie Quebec

Walt Watroba Wins 36-Hole Progressive Golf Event

Walt Watroba wins a two day Berkshire Hills Country Club 36 hole match play event with opponents changing every nine holes. Matt Skowronski runner-up Emil Tonta third in first division. Stan Wojtowksi, Bill Broderick, Wayne Barry notable in other divisions. Gino Podovini, George Russell lead medal play divisions. closest to pin prize to George Wilk.

Walt Watroba Berkshire Hills Country Club Matt Skowronski Emil Tontana Stan Wojxowski Bill Broderick Wayne Barry Jay O'Connell Elliot Greenfeld William Eramo al Bongini Steve Skawrowski Mike Pete Spasyk Gino Podovini George Russell George Wilk

Maselli Wins Norwich Judo Title at Local Invite

Dick Maselli of the Dalton YMCA Judo Club won first place Saturday in Norwich Connecticut at the YMCA invitational judo championship in the 151-179 pound division. He earned the Kyu award for outstanding performance across the brown and white belt division. Ife alga placed second at the prior New England Attleboro event in the middleweight class. Pat Cotter serves as judo instructor at the Dalton Club.

Dick Maselli Dalton Ymca Norwich

Orioles and Angels Clash Show Up Mets Comparisons

A New York writer pressed Weaver on which American League club troubled the Orioles most in the season, and he named the California Angels at 6-6. He downplayed Mets comparisons, saying Baltimore should improve beyond the 1966 World Series champs. Weaver also praised Be langer and Buford over Aparicio and Blefary, noting Be langer and Buford’s edge in speed. Meanwhile Boston figures stepped into Series attention as Dick O Connell, sidelined by a broken ankle, attends games with Frank Malzone and Ed Kenny, hinting at future Pittsfield Berkshire Red Sox players and Malzone’s restaurant sale in Greene NY.

Griffith Minnesota Baltimore Martin Dave Boswell Boswell Bob Allison Detroit New York Yankees Twins Hank Bauer Oakland Dave Bristal Cincinnati Billy Hunter Baltimore Orioles Bill Rigney California Angels New York Weaver Orioles Mets Angels Bong Powell Paul Blair Frank Robinson Brooks Robinson Mark Belanger Don Buford Luis Aparicio Curt Ble Dick O'Connell Boston Red Sox Ed Kenny Pittsfield-Berkshire Red Sox Louisville Kenny Bostan Frank Malzone Malzone Gneonta N.Y

Mrs Ben Toski Honored At Forest Park Golf Dinner

Mrs Ben Toski was honored as Pro's Wife of the Year at a Forest Park Country Club event after the fall foliage mixed Scotch foursome golf match. Stan Brodalski and Marie Paesler won the tournament with a gross 76. Toski praised their improvements and gifts were given at a banquet attended by about 150, including family from Deal, N J.

Will Stack Don Rounds Fred Pietras Jr Lena Bianco Fred Pietras Jean Zieba Don Rougeau Rolland Roy Toski Toskis Joan Burke Brandsons Pat Mike Deal Nut Deal Country Club Florida

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