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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1969

Page

8

Taconic Wins First Football Game 13-8 Over St. Joseph's

Taconic High School earned its inaugural football victory at Wahoo nah Park beating St. Joseph's 13-8 in front of about 1,200. Bob Skowron opened scoring, Paul Yansak plunged in for the decisive late third quarter TD after a blocked punt setup, with Villanova contributing a late two-point safety for St. Joe's.

Taconic High School Wahoonah Park St. Joseph's High Paul Yansak Bill Murray Braves Taconic Bob Skowron Chris Jacoby St. Joe’s Tom Villanova Joe Roulier Villanova Crusaders Brian Pinsonmeault Skowron Yansak Jacoby Greg Wilson St. Joseph’s Wilson Pinsonneault Dave Pierce Bernie Street Street Vietary Murray Tom Potter Mohawk Trail Shelburne Falls Drury High North Adams Bit Mahan Taconic Yaneak The Rainbow Ed Connolly Paul Pierce Paul Dowd Connolly Pierce Davis BSU Joe Kamienski Lou Orazio Dino Bessigioie Paul Phillips Lee Ed Thomas

St Joe's Crusaders Rally Sees Turnovers vs Taconic

Spinning through the line, a St Joe's drive hinges on a fumble recovery at the Taconic one yard line and a fourth down goal line interception by Wilson. Jacoby adds a point after and Tim Zwinglestein disrupts Villanova before Router rips a middle scoring run.

Jacoby Taconic Braves St. Joe’s Crusaders Wilson Tim Zwinglestein Villanova Router

Celtics Fall as Hawks Edge Boston in Free Throw Fight

Atlanta Hawks outscored Boston 122-110 at the Garden as Hawks hit 44 of 59 free throws. Lou Hudson led Hawks with 28 points, Bill Bridges 21, Walt Hazzard 23. Celtics veteran Captain Havlicek ejected in fourth after two techs and a ball throw. Tommy Heinsohn rookie coach era marked by first four-game skid in 20 years.

Boston Atlanta Hawks National Basketball Association Celtics Hawks Garden Lou Hudson Walt Hazzard Bill Bridges Don Nelson Henry Finkel Tommy Heinsohn Heinsohn Bill Russell John Havlicek Havlicek John Parker

High Schol Soccer PHS Defeats St Josephs for Second Place

Pittsfield High beat St Josephs 2 1 at Egremont Field securing second in the Berkshire County Soccer League. Mark Ditmar scored both goals including the game winner at 9 06 of the third quarter. Bob Moynihan made 12 saves as Rick Pekala stopped one shot for St Josephs.

Mark Ditmar Pittsfield High St. Joseph's Egremont Field Crusaders PHS Monument Mk Great Barrington Monument Mountain Generals Ing Bill Larkin Jack Phair Bill Hover McLaughlin Pete Simon Kevin Harrington Bob Moynihan Pekala

Jewelers Win Third Straight In Touch Football League

Jewelers beat Bernies Gulf 14 to 6 at Lakewood Field to extend their second half success. Rainbow Restaurant edged Step Danis 14 to 6 to rise to second place while BSA Matsi Cycle won 9 to 0 over Lee Package Store.

James Jewelers Pittsfield Bernie’s Gulf Rainbow Restaurant Step Danis BSA Matsi Lee Package Store Lakewood Field Jewelers Fran Reardon Tom McAndrews Mike Reilley Tony Sacchetti Bernie’s Eddie DeAngelo Rainbow Frank Scago Dave Southard Dick Powers

Berkshire County Officials Set Third Class Monday

The Berkshire County Basket ball Officials Association will hold the third class for prospective officials Monday night at 7 30 at the Pittsfield Boys Club. This is the last opportunity to join the classes. A person must attend three of five classes to be eligible to take the written exam on November 24.

Berkshire County Basketball Officials Association Pittsfield Boys’ Club

Wahconah Edges Mt Greylock in 1 0 Victory

Wahconah defeated Mount Greylock 1-0 in a Berkshire County Soccer League match. Chris Hall scored the lone goal in the second period, heading home. Sophomore goalie David Cady earned his first varsity start with 16 saves as Wahconah outshot Mount Greylock 18 to 15 with three corners to one. Mount Greylock keeper Glen Rochenour made numerous saves. The win pulls Wahconah within one point of Williamstown with two league games left.

Dalton Wahconah Mount Greylock Chris Hall Hall Waheough David Cady Warriors Mounties Glen Rochenour Wahcowah Williamstown Hach Cady Rochetour Howes Rorth Hoover Celebaugh Lb Ins Mayers Adams Rho Chatecent Franklin Dhb Bush Ulmer Ihe Vanless Hall Tague Ti

Brodie Mountain Opens Free Skiing Overnight Event

About 600 people gathered at Brodie Mountain last night for free skiing on the lower t bar slope. Owner Jim Kelly extended the offer through today and tonight with hours 9 am to 4 30 pm and 7 to 11 30 pm. Pay skiing starts tomorrow as five to eight inches of man made snow covers the lower slope.

New Ashford Brodie Mountain Jim Kelly Brodié Mountain

Lenox Wins First Victory Defeats Adams 3 0

Lenox High School soccer earned its first win after 14 losses, defeating Adams 3 0. Dwight Dean and Mike McKenney led the attack with goals in the first half, while Bruce Curley added a corner conversion late in the second. Lenox outshot Adams 18 7, with goalie Bob Mazzitini making nine saves for Adams. Lenox next hosts Monument Mountain then closes season at Mount Greylock.

LENOX Lenox High Adams Coa Dwight Dean Mike McKenney Millionaires Dean McKenney Bruce Curley Bob Mazzitini Hurricanes Glenn Hoff Monument Mountain Mount Greylock Lenox Adams Hotf Marzitint Bailey Tatreault Langlois Plageman Booth Steuerwald Herzig Duval Duval Galey Read Strausery Adams Ryan Pester DeBlois Lawson Flite Oma

Ed Charles Released by N Y Mets

New York Mets veteran third baseman Ed Charles, 36, was released unconditionally. GM Johnny Murphy said Charles would be offered a post in the organization and had hoped to retire, but could not file the formal request before the roster realignment. Charles hit .207 with three World Series hits in 15 plate appearances.

NEW York New York Mets Ed Charles Johnny Murphy Charles Kansas City Mets Baseball Miles Atlanta Baltimore

PHS Can Play Spoiler This Week In Conference Race

Pittsfield High eyeing spoiler role in final Class A games as Adams High visits Wahconah Park this afternoon and Wahconah hosts next Saturday. Coach Gleason lists starting unit, backfield, and lineups while Adams aims to keep unbeaten conference run.

Adams High Pittsfield Joe Doyle Hurricanes Adams Wahconah Generals Josses Drury Taconic PHS Joe Gleason

Lucas Traded From Royals To San Francisco

Cincinnati star Jerry Lucas, a six time All Star, moves to San Francisco for Bill Turner and Jimmy King. Lucas averages 19.9 points and 19.2 rebounds over six seasons with Cincinnati, while King and Turner bring added scoring and rebounding as the league adjusts for tonight's games.

Cincinnati Jerry Lucas San Francisco Bill Turner Jimmy King Royals Lucas Ohio State King University of Tulsa Los Angeles Chi- Cat Turner Warriors University of Akron

Lee High Wild Cats Set To Battle Mahar in Key Clash

Lee High Wildcats, 5-0, host Mahar Regional 1:40 pm in a pivotal Intercounty Football League showdown. Mahar 4-1 seeks first place tie. Consolati emphasizes Mahar’s running game and defense focus. Wildcats healthy. Viale returns as a defensive end. probable starters listed including Lucy at QB and Welling ton at running back.

Lee Lee High Wildcats Mahar John Consolati Consolati Wildcats Orangemen Joe Spadafora Pittsfield Spadafora Paul Viale Greg Benbenck Don Turner Dick Turner Tim May Lee Scarpa Ron Salice Frank Dignard Bob Lucy Gary Wellington Dan Toomey Dave Scarpa Ends Viale Bill Tyer

Archer Leads Frisco Open With 46-Hole 130

San Francisco AP Archer towers to 12 under after four under par Friday at Harding Park as the Frisco Open field tightens. Barber sits two back after a 64, while Lunn 68 Spray 63 and Heard 69 Mengert 66 chase at 133 or 134 in the $100,000 event.

San Francisco George Archer Archer Harding Park Sam Snéad Big George Gilroy Calif Balding Muller Barber Barber Big Bob Lunn Steve Spray Jerry Heard al Mengert

Royals Shuffle Four Players

The Kansas City Royals added Friday to their major league roster Paul Splittorff a 23 year old left handed pitcher from Omaha where he posted a 12 10 record last season in the American Association At the same time the Royals assigned to Omaha pitcher Galen Cisco catcher Bob Taylor and first basemen Chuck Harrison and Dan Haynes

Kansas City Kansas City Royals Paul Splittorff Omaha Royals Galen Cisco Bob Taylor Chuck Harrison Dan Haynes

Bowling Congress Tourney Set for Knoxville Run

The $970 American Bowling Congress tournament in Knoxville Tennessee will run from March 7 to May 17.

Knoxville Tenn

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