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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1969

Page

4

Tennessee Climbs to Third in AP Poll After Alabama Win

Tennessee routs Alabama 41-14 vaulting from seventh to third in the AP top college football ranking. Ohio State retains first with 666 points and 27 first place votes, Texas second, Arkansas fourth, Southern California drops to seventh after a 14-14 tie with Notre Dame.

Alabama Volunteers Tennessee Associated Press Ohio State Minnesota Texas Arkansas California Notre Dame Penn State Syracuse Nittany Lions Missouri

Top Twenty college football rankings update

UCLA moves into the top six while LSU and Florida hold 9th and 1st respectively. Oklahoma leads the second 14 with Notre Dame, Georgia, Auburn, Purdue, Wyoming, Mississippi, Kansas State, Stanford and Air Force in the top 15. Michigan and Alabama drop from the list.

UCLA Louisiana State Florida Oklahoma Notre Dame Georgia Auburn Purdue Wyoming Mississippi Kansas State Stanford Air Force Kansas Michigan Alabama Sea Ohio State Texas Tennessee Arkansas Missouri Southern California Penn State Stanford Air Force

Hillsdale Uses Language Evasion For 62 Yard Kick

Hillsdale College sophomore Chester Marcel booted a 62 yard field goal in a 2013 victory over Fairmont CW and State. Michigan State coach Duffy Daugherty was amused as Hillsdale exploited English language rules. Marcel enrolled as a foreign student after his Polish immigrant family moved to the area.

Hillsdale, Mich Duffy Daugherty Michigan State Hillsdale College Chester Marcel Marcel Imlay City Mich Poland Daugherty Hillsdale Frank Muddy Waters Duffy Martel Fairmont CW

Boxing Roundup Highlights Cruz and Villagonza

In New York Carlos Teo Cruz 135 of the Dominican Republic outpointed Victor Melendez 13444 of New York in a 10 round bout. In Stockton Rudy Villagonza 123 of Stockton outpointed Luis Chamaco Hernandez 126 of Durango Mexico.

New York Carlos “Teo” Cruz Dominican Republic Victor Melendez Stockton Calif Rudy Villagonza Luis ‘Chamaco’ Hernandez Durango Mexico

Western Massachusetts Cross Country Meet Saturday

AMHERST The seventh annual Western Massachusetts cross-country championship will run Saturday at the University of Massachusetts. Expected field 20 to 36 teams with varsity and junior varsity events. Top three teams and top five individuals advance to the state meet November 1 in Boston. Cathedral High of Springfield is the defending champion.

Amherst Umass Ken O'Brien Cathedral High of Springfield

Look at that Little Can't Even Keep His Feet

Denver Bronco running back Floyd Little banters with a scribe before a game on a wet muddy field. The exchange foresees a weathered challenge as the writer jokes about Little's footing while awaiting kickoff.

Denver Bronco Floyd Little

Toski Testimonial Set for Nov 22 at Dalton Legion

A testimonial party for departing golf pro Tommy Toski is planned at the Dalton American Legion on Saturday November 22. Master of ceremonies will be Judge Frank Cimini with cocktails at 7 30 and dinner at 7 00. Reservations are limited to 300 and must be made by November 16. Tickets are sold at multiple local venues and by committee members.

Dalton Tommy Toski Bob Childs & Bishop and Pharmer Jesyelers Pittsfield Archie DeAngelus Fred Little Jake Barnini al Paterno Joe Mauro Ed Recchia John Walsh Chuck Snyder Fred Favreau Bob Taylor Bob Berbube Steve O'Donnell Legion

North Beats St. Joe's JVs In Overtime

North Junior High School edged St. Joseph's High Jayvees 3-2 in two overtimes. Shaun Keegan scored the decisive goal with 20 seconds left in the second overtime after Harvey Petter setup Billy Lyon for the run into the box. Keegan also netted two penalties. Chris Terry and Bill Allen scored for St. Joe's. Crusader goalie Tim Connolly made 13 saves while North keeper Jeff Lantz had eight. North backs John Taginski, Ray Janas and Jim Barrington contributed solid defense. Harvard remains the No 1 team in the New England collegiate soccer ratings with five shutouts in six victories.

Shaun Keegan North St. Joseph's High Jayvees Harvey Petter Crusader Billy Lyon Keegan Chris Terry Bill Allen St. Joe's Tim Connolly Jeff Lantz John Taginski Ray Janas Jim Barrington

Williams Wingback Skrocki Stars In 28 17 Triumph Over Bowdoin

Dick Skrocki, Cranwell alum, 5-9 181, ran four times for 30 yards in Williams College 28 17 win over Bowdoin. He has 103 rushing yards on 16 carries for 6 4 average and two receptions for 19 yards. Born in Pittsfield, grew up in Windsor, now lives in Amherst. Williams improves to 3 1.

Williamstown Dick Skrocki Cranwell School Lenox Williams Ephs Bowdoin College Skrocki Pittsfield Windsor

Temple Climbs in Cup Poll to Second Place

New York Delaware maintained first with near unanimous support as Temple rose to second in the Lambert Cup race for Division 2 football. Temple, 9-1-1 after routing Hofstra 41-7, trails Delaware and will play at Philadelphia against the Blue Hens the coming weekend.

New York Delaware Temple Philadelphia West Chester Hofstra Blue Hens Lafayette Boston U Bridgeport Bucknell Lehigh Tufts Rochester Wesleyan Rutgers Owls

South Edges Crosby With Late Rally

The South Junior High soccer team rallied from a 2-1 deficit to beat Crosby 4-2 at South. Buck Worthen scored the clincher in the fourth quarter, with Brian Worthen tying the game late. Crosby opened on a corner kick by Danny Petrowski and Timmy Rapkowicz converted a penalty to put Crosby ahead in the second period.

South Edge Crosby Buck Worthen Brian Worthen South Midway al Asher Danny Petrowski Crosby Timmy Rapkowicz Mike McNeil Mark Leahy Dale Beate King Asher Gary Niarchos Richard Fields Ron Thompson Brian Litscher

Milwaukee to Move Pilots to Milwaukee as Brewers

Chicago Daily News reports Seattle Pilots MLB franchise will shift to Milwaukee in 1970. The team will be renamed the Brewers under Milwaukee ownership, per sources cited by sports editor John P. Carmichael.

Chicago Chicago Daily News Seattle Pilots Milwaukee John P. Carmichael Daily News Pilots The Brewers Carmichael

Cranwell Wins Soccer Match in Overtimes 5-4

Cranwell School rallied from a 3-0 deficit to defeat Windsor Mountain School 5-4 in two overtimes at Lenox Saturday. Kelly Collins and Joseph Abbruzzese each scored twice, with John Groenings adding one as Cranwell secured the win. The article notes the first night football game in Des Moines in 1900 where Drake beat Grinnell 6-9.

LENOX Cranwell School Windsor Mountain School Cranwell Kelly Collins Joseph Abbruzzese John Groenings Des Moines Iown Drake Grinnell

PHS Schedules Fourth Football Equipment Clinic

The Pittsfield High football team hosts its fourth annual equipment clinic for parents relatives and friends Thursday night at 8 in the Pittsfield High cafeteria. Sponsored by the PHS Gridiron Club the event aims to acquaint parents with the gear worn by their sons and offers a chance to meet. Mr and Mrs Thomas Burke chair the affair a football film will be shown and refreshments served.

Pittsfield High PHS Gridiron Club Thomas Burke

World Series wrap prompts notes from fans and insiders

Controversy over our pick of the Orioles to win the World Series draws letters from Pittsfield and Canaan Conn. The piece reflects on the series, quotes Earl Weaver and players, notes Belanger and Robinson praise, includes comments from Tony Kubek, and reports on Eastern League changes and college football notes.

Orioles Pittsfield Canaan Conn Earl Weaver Fellows Baltimore New York

Dave Stetson Named Pittsfield Lineman of the Week

Pittsfield High rewarded Dave Stetson for Friday night’s win over Taconic by naming him lineman of the week. The 5-foot-11, 195-pound senior starred on offense and contributed at defensive end. He is a cocaptain with Ed Paris and lettered last year. Stetson also plays varsity baseball as the regular third baseman and hails from the Earl Stelson family on Unkamet Drive.

Dave Stetson Pittsfield High Generals Taconic Ed Paris Earl Stelson Doug Snyder Maury Matteodo Stan Makowski Ackle

Corrinet and Maitland Chosen on All-East Teams

New York Phil Corrinet Colgate tackle and Jack Maitland Williams halfback were named to ECAC All East teams. Corrinet, a senior from Ora dell New Jersey, helped Colgate beat Princeton 35 28. Maitland rushed for 173 yards and a touchdown in Bowdoin win.

New York Phil Corrinet Colgate Jack Maitland Williams Corrinet Oradell N.J Pittsfield Mass Andy Corrinet Princeton Maitland Bowdoin Boston University Raiders Carrinet

Bruins Lose Sanderson in Player Injury Setback

Boston Bruins top East with 3-1-0 start must cope without star center Derek Sanderson for at least two weeks after a left knee injury. He left hospital briefly for team photo, then resumed therapy for 10 days. doctors say no operation needed. Coach Sinden noted swelling but therapy should resolve it. Johnny McKenzie returned to practice after a groin pull, Eddie Johnston sidelined by a virus but aims to play. Dallas Smith also missed practice with a back issue ahead of a road trip to Minnesota.

Tony Parisi Pittsfield High Williams College RPI Troy N.Y Parisi Boston Boston Bruins Derek Sanderson Sanderson Oakland Massachusetts General Hospital Larry Sinden Bruins Minnesota Johnny McKenzie Pittsburgh Eddie Johnston North Stars Dallas Smith Smith

Berlin and New Lebanon Play to 1-1 Tie in Soccer

Berlin Tigh battled New Lebanon Central High to a 1-1 draw at home. Wayne Baker leveled the score in the third period with an assist from Kirk Jansen after Mike Hall gave New Lebanon a 1-0 lead assisted by Be Gaenon. Berlin retains second place in the Columbia County League.

Berlin N.Y Tigh New Lebanon Central High Wayne Baker Kirk Jansen Earlny New Lebanon Mike Hall Be Gaenon

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