Pro Baseball Season Ends: Playoffs Canceled by Rain
The Eastern Baseball League halted the season as rain forced cancellation of the post season playoffs. Semifinals had Pittsfield defeating York 7-4 at Wahconah Park and Elmira beating Reading 6-0, but games in York and Reading were postponed and washed out again.
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Postponed Playoff and Season Calls Explained
Sports reports note that players left for military service and others wished to return to college, leading to calling off the 1954 post season playoff between Williamsport and Scranton due to rain. Pittsfield did not travel to York as planned, with daily postponements announced each morning before bus departure for Pennsylvania.
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Boston Slumps Face Senators In Fenway Opener
Boston Red Sox rely on reliever Vicente Romo as ace Dick Bosman of Washington leads a three game set at Fenway Park Ted Williams praises Bosman while Boston hopes for late help from Pittsfield farm club as Ray Calp injury drains pitching and Eastern League playoffs end early RC345 and Sept. 5
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Notre Dame Club Plans NYC Trip for Oct 11 Game
The Notre Dame Club of Berkshire County sponsors a bus trip to the Notre Dame Army game in New York City on Saturday October 11. The package includes a game ticket transport room at the Essex House Hotel and a post game cocktail hour for 40 dollars per person. Reservations with James O'Brien Dr Bernani Auge and Peter Maloney.
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Harmon Killebrew Drives In 100th Run This Season
Ist To Drive In 100 Runs In Major League Baseball this season, Minnesota Twins slugger Harmon Killebrew became the first batter to reach the milestone. The achievement highlights his power and clutch hitting for the year.
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Minnesota Twins
Dartmouth Preseason Soccer Preview Highlights Dave Brooks
Special to The Eagle Hanover New Hampshire Dave Brooks former Mt Everett Regional High standout in Sheffield Massachusetts is viewed as a top prospect as Dartmouth College begins preseason practice on September 8 Brooks a junior spent 1968 adjusting to soccer and starred in football basketball and baseball at Mt Everett As a goalkeeper on the 1968 squad he posted a 222 goals against average allowing five goals in nine periods Coach Whitey Burnham praised his progress The Indians finished 452 last season narrowly missing a perfect record with a season ending loss to Penny Burnham said the team would be more experienced with 10 returnees and eyes a strong 1969 season Brooks is the son of Mr and Mrs Richard Brooks of Ramage Road Ashley Falls Massachusetts.
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Lenaghan Wins New Jersey Surfing Meet in Ventnor NJ
Frank Lenaghan of Great Barrington MA a former American International College basketball star won first in the adult Ventnor surfing meet on Labor Day he finished third overall. Each class winner received a Hobie surfboard Ventnor near Atlantic City Lenaghan is executive director of Southern Berkshire Community Action.
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Rocky Marciano’s Pittsfield Ties Remembered
An article recalls Rocky Marciano and his longtime connection to Pittsfield through entertainment manager Tino Barzie. The piece recounts their friendship, a 1959 Catholic Youth Center breakfast headlined by Rocky, and Barzie’s swift hospitality and admiration. It notes Rocky’s charisma, resilience, and later reflections from a Pittsfield visit including weight and golf talk.
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Williams hints 1970 may be last season as manager
Ted Williams, returning as Washington Senators manager this season, says he may not pursue a long managerial career. He cites the Senators' improvement and the widespread ovations as positives while noting the job is hard work. He leads the Senators in a weekend opener against the Boston Red Sox and promotes his book My Turn at Bat in Boston.
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Williams Field at Williams College Under Construction
Williams College progresses on Herbert S. Towne field house at Williams Field a 252 by 152 foot complex with a 220 yard track to support track baseball lacrosse and football in inclement weather. Foundations poured roofing due within weeks and overall project cost set at 1.75 million with rink conversion and connected facilities. Construction aims for year end completion and hockey rink prep for Nov. 1 practice.
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Herbert S. Towne
Williams College
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Blended Colors Captures Green Mountain Feature
Blended Colors won the $1,700 feature at Green Mountain Park, covering seven furlongs in 1:40 4-5 on a good track. In Providence, Pete McCarthy, Brown University sports information director, will be honored tonight at a testimonial dinner for his resignation.
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More Weeks Of Racing At Lebanon Valley Speedway
Lebanon Valley Speedway schedules four more weeks of racing, culminating with the fifth annual Lebanon Valley 200 on September 27 at 4 30 p m. Tomorrow night features Sportsmen and Limited Sportsmen racing for a guaranteed purse of 55668. Butch Jelley seeks a second straight bonus after two feature wins on August 2, with Jersey the only driver this year to win two straight in sportsmen. Barry Purdy leads Limited Sportsmen with seven straight, 13 wins this season. Purdy tops points in his division with 295, while Tom Lentine and Claude Hoard trail. Sportsmen points leader Tom Corellis sits at 320, Ed Delmolino 269, and Carleton Hughes 255. Races start at 8 p m with no rain date.
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Taconic Braves Open First Scrimmage Against Northampton
Taconic High prepares for its first outside test with a scrimmage against Northampton High on Crosby Junior High Field at 2 PM. A team press day begins at noon with introductions, interviews, and photos through 1 PM, followed by a light lunch for invited area media.
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Rocky Marciano Flown To Florida For Burial
Rocky Marciano body flown from Brockton to Fort Lauderdale for final farewell. Requiem High Mass set for Saturday at St. Pius Church, burial in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Widow Barbara and daughter Mary Ann escort the coffin. 17 month old Rock Kevin stays with relatives. Marciano died in a plane crash near Weston Town last Sunday. he would have turned 46 recently.
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