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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1959

Page

10

LSU and Ole Miss duel for national crown in Baton Rouge

LSU seeks its 12th straight win and title defense as No. 1 faces No. 4 Ole Miss in a pivotal showdown that could seal the national championship, SEC title, and Sugar Bowl berth. Texas, Northwestern, and Notre Dame also chase conference titles and bowl spots across this week’s college football slate.

Louisiana State- Mississippi Baton Rouge Louisiana State Mississippi LSU Skein Florida Arkansas Dallas Texas Southern Methodist Northwestern Longhorns Rice SMU Mustangs Notre Dame Indiana Wildcats Clemson Citadel Furman

Tufts Routs Williams 28 0 Behind Fumbles and Macs Power

Tufts University thunders to a 28 0 victory over Williams at Tufts Oval led by fullback Murry Mac Donald and aided by seven Williams fumbles. Tufts capitalized on miscues to seize early control and clinch the win with two touchdowns in the second quarter, then extending the margin in the third as Williams failed to move the ball. MacDonald scored and kicked extra points, while Williams’ Judd and Stegeman battled in defeat as the Ephs return to Weston Field next Saturday.

Medford Murry MacDonald Tufts University Williams Tufts Oval Harry Arlanson Ephs Williamae Rheinfrank Tufts MacDonald John Newton Henry Brown Mark Lydon Wiliams Brown Newton Tom Bond Frank DeLeone Charlie Martin Bruce Grinnell Bob Judd Amin DeLeone Martin George Kinnally Fumbos Judd Capt Bob Stegeman Stegeman Parce Tufts Union College Weston Field Williamstown Yale Dartmouth Harvard Crimson Penn Navy Elis Quakers Princeton Colby Maine University of Maine Mules Kent Davidson Bowdoin Bates Middlebury Norwich Vermont Southern Connecticut State New England Quonset Navy Southern Connecticut Central Connecticut University of Connecticut New Hampshire Denny Boyer Rams Lenny Spiewak Tommy Beck Spiewak Louw Orazio Lions Beck the Lions Joe Woitkow Dave Reilly

Lenox and Wooster play to 8-8 tie in rain

Lenox School and Wooster Academy of Danbury Conn. battled to an 88 football tie on a Saturday afternoon. Tom Muscovic scored for Lenox with Ted Friel converting, while Tom Kennedy tied for Wooster and added the extra point. Lenox finished with eight first downs to Wooster’s seven as rain hampered play.

LENOX Lenox School Wooster Academy Danbury Conn Tom Muscovic Ted Friel Wooster Tom Kennedy Kennedy Tod Lloyd Lenox Eeds Dunloy Liard Gotjen Shephard Tatton Thorp

Vermont Freshmen Beat Williams on Muddy Weston Field

The University of Vermont freshman football team defeated Williams College yearlings 8-0 on a rain soaked Weston Field. Vermont capitalized on a Williams fumble to score early in the second half after driving from the 28 yard line to the 1. Quarterback Paul Harris sneaked over and Ken Burton added a successful run and a two point conversion after a Harris pass to Burton. John Seely, a former Pittsfield High athlete, started and played left guard most of the game.

Williamstown University of Vermont W College Weston Field Vermont Williams Ken Burton Paul Harris Harris Burton Pittsfield High John Seely Browns Steve O'Neil O'Neil Steve Trepania Tom Tobin Trepania al Hubbard Tao Tobin Mike Bianco Bob Pinsonneault Trepama Pinsonneault

Warren Beson Dies at 35 Ex Grid Star and Coach

Warren Beson, 35, former Baltimore Colt and captain of Minnesota football, athletic director and coach at Carleton College, died early Sunday likely from a recurring heart ailment. Last rites set for Tuesday at 10 a.m. at St Dominic's Church in Northfield. Beson had served at Carleton since 1954 and was a member of UPI's small college football coaches rating board.

Northfield Minn UPI Carleton College Warren Beson Baltimore Colt Minnesota Beson St. Dominic’s Carleton United Press International

RPI Varsity Football Defeated by Middlebury at Troy

Venti played fullback for Rensselaer Poly Institute as Middlebury College defeated them 160 Saturday afternoon in Troy New York.

Paul Venti Pittsfield Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Middlebury College Troy

Rained Out School Games Restated This Afternoon

Four county interscholastic football games rained out Saturday were rescheduled for this afternoon. St Josephs plays Lee at 2 30 at the Lee Athletic Field. Adams faces Pittsfield at Wahconah Park Saturday at 2 in the main event. Other games include Dalton at Northampton Turmers Falls at Drury and Williamstown at Windsor Vermont.

St. Joseph’s Lee Northampton Adams Renfrew Field Drury Trade Trade School Springfield Williamstown Hennington Mitchell School Willamstown Wahconah Park St. Joseph's Holyoke Catholic Wahconah Dalton Turmers Falls Windsor

Tight Defense, Long Punts Feature Boston College Win

Boston College under coach Mike Holovak relies on a smothering defense and booming punts from Bill Robinson to power a 39.5 yard per punt average and a 11- triumph over Marquette. Yale maintains its shutout streak as Colgate falls 21-0, while BC’s offense leans on quick kicks and passes in a season with 14 touchdowns mostly from short drives.

Boston College Boston Mike Halovak Bill Robinson Eagles Marquette Yale Elis Colgate Red Raiders Don Allard Johnny Amahile George Vanicott Holovak Robinson Stamford Joe Sikorski Ross O'Hanley Dick Gill

10 Big Teams Remain on Perfect List

New York UPI reports 45 teams with perfect records, including 11 major schools. Weekend action knocked Oregon and Pennsylvania from the list, leaving LSU, Penn State, Yale, Texas, Mississippi, Syracuse, USC, Northwestern, Arizona State and North Texas State as major survivors. Yale stands undefeated and unscored after Florida A&M yielded a TD to Bethune Cookman. Huron College dominates small colleges with 332-7 over seven opponents.

Yale Bulldogs Colgate Dartmouth Penn Wyoming Utah Wile Adams State Indians New Mexico Arkansas Mississippi Steamraller Southern California West Coast Stanford Io Tan Syracuse West Virginia Auburn Miami Penn State Olinois Georgia Tech Tulane NEW York UPI Oregon Pennsylvania LSU Texas Misssippi Northwestern Arizona State North Texas State Florida A&m Bethune Cookman Huron College

Hal Lahar Hanged In Effigy By Houston Students

University of Houston football coach Hal Lahar was hanged in effigy on campus. A six foot dummy hung from the student activities building as Houston, led by Lahar in his third season, posted a 1-5 record after a Missouri Valley Conference title in his first year.

Houston Tex University of Houston Hal Lahar Lahar

Lou's Alleys Beat Al's Bowling in WNE Candlepin Match

Lou's Alleys of Pittsfield defeated Al's Bowling Center 2-1 in Greenfield, with Lou Pia posting a 132 high single and Donelson for Al's topping 361 across three strings. Midtown tied in the Greenfield encounter as Jutras led with a 143 single and 357 total.

Lou's Alleys Pittsfield Al's Greenfield New England Midtown Springfield Lou Pia Donelson Jutras Lave Bowling Cta Aay Jaaareea Mearesh Dettadte Panett Gasniteng Gossen Raece el Roece

Johnny Allen Scores Touchdown for Holy Cross

Former Drury High athlete Johnny Allen scored a touchdown for Holy Cross in a 34-0 win over Columba University in New York City. The halfback ran 14 yards for his third score of the game in the second period, finishing with 67 yards on eight carries after not starting.

Drury High Johnny Allen Haly Cross College Columba University New York City Allen

Kingswood Wins 8-6 In Rain Over Berkshire

Kingswood School of West Hartford beats Berkshire 8-6 as Tom Moran scores on a 23 yard run and the winning conversion amid a downpour. Berkshire had its only touchdown in the second quarter on Steve Williams 27 yard run but failed PAT.

Sheffield Kingswood School West Hartford Conn Berkshire Kingswood Tom Moran Steve Williams

Officials Plan Rules Meeting For Tomorrow

The second meeting of candidates for the basketball officials examination will be held tomorrow night at 7 30 at the Boys' Club. Twelve attended the first session and 20 high school boys plan to referee. Rules will be discussed and mechanics of officiating outlined.

Loomis and Hopkins Lead Western New England Prep Soccer Standings

Loomis School tops with five wins while Hopkins Grammar has four as of Friday. Berkshire County members Windsor Mountain and Cranwell are in association play with Windsor Mountain posting one win and one loss, Cranwell recording a loss and a draw in league play. Standings reflect the 20 team league.

Loomis School Hopking Grammar Western New England Alan Loomis Hopkins Berkshire County Windsor Mountain Cranwell

County Boys Play Three For UMass In Scoreless Tie

Berkshire County players John Kozaka of Pittsfield guard Roger Benvenuti of Adams and John LaFontana of Great Barrington started for UMass in a 0 0 tie against Northeastern at Brookline Saturday afternoon.

Berkshire County University of Massachusetts Northeastern University Brookline John Kozaka Pittsfield Roger Benvenuti Adams John LaFontana Great Barrington

Bruising Bears Set the Pace On His Back

In San Francisco during the Bears versus 49ers game referee John Pace was knocked down on the opening kickoff as Abe Woodson dodged tackles. Pace recovered after five minutes and, with a smile and a shudder, said he felt fine.

Bears San Francisco Bruisers John Pace Pace Chicago Bears San Francisco 49Ers Abe Woodson

Browns Defeat Giants 14-6 clinches tie for Warner title

The Browns beat the Giants 14-6 in Wahoonah Park to at least tie for the Pap Warner Football League title while the Rams defeated the Lions 12-0. Browns surge 63-yard opening drive and Trepania scoring run pace the win as Giants rally with a late TD. Rams also stake claim with late-two TDs in 12-0 win. Lions struggle 0-4.

Browns Giants Warner Wahoonah Park Rams Lions

Twyman scores 76 in weekend NBA games for Royals

Jack Twyman of the Cincinnati Royals totaled 76 points in two nationally televised games lifting Cincinnati to first in the Western Division. He opened with 30 points in a 108-93 victory over Detroit then added 47 in a 103-102 win against Minneapolis.

Jack Twyman Cincinnati Royals National Basketball Association University of Cincinnati Royals Detroit Pistons Cincinnati Minneapolis Lakers Iwyman Minneapolis Elgin Baylor Lakers Baylor

Golf courses in U S to top six thousand soon

New York UPI report by the National Golf Foundation notes at the current growth pace the United States will exceed 6,000 golf courses by next year, an all time high for the country.

New York UPI National Golf Foundation United States

Vitamin Racket analyzed in Readers Digest AMA chart

November Readers Digest article answers whether extra vitamins are needed per day and if supplements boost virility or receptivity. It provides the official AMA chart to verify brands and claims, helping readers check nutritional dosages and safety.

Reader's Digest

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