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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1959

Page

14

A.L. Remains Unchanged As White Sox, Indians Bow

In a busy league update the Dodgers and Braves stay hot, keeping pressure on the Giants as the Pirates rally late to beat the Cubs. Hank Aaron powers the Braves, Willie Mays and Wickland spark the Giants but fail to hold a lead. In the AL, the Senators upset the White Sox while the Orioles end the Indians' win streak. Mantle and Terry shine for the Yankees in a 22-1 rout of the Athletics.

Hank Aaron Braves Willie Mays Willie Wickland Johnny Antonelli Pirates Roberto Clemente Cubs Reds Cincinnati George Altman Frank Robinson Cliff Cook Senators White Sox Orioles Indians Yankees Athletics Red Sox Tigers Washington Chicago Camilo Pascual Hoyt Wilhelm Tribe Mickey Mantle Ralph Terry Mantle Terry Gene Stephens Pete Runnels Boston Detroit

Hart-Scott Bout Is Postponed In Philadelphia Fight

Welterweight contenders Gar Net Sugar Hart and Charley Scott delayed their 12 round bout after Hart suffered a cut lip in a sparring session. A new date was set for October in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia UPI

Ortega Faces Fernandez In Miami Welterweight Clash

Mexico's Ortega meets Fernandez in a 10 round nationally televised bout in Miami Beach. Ortega brings a 50-14-2 record with wins over Kid Gavilan and Tony DeMarco. Fernandez, 18-1 with 20 pro fights, has stopped 15 straight and knocked out Stephen Redl at MSG. Promoter Chris Dundee promises a $50,000 title shot bid for the winner's defense.

Miami Beach Fla Mexico Gaspar Ortega Florentino Fernandez Chris Dundee Don Jordan Dundee Don Nesseth Jordan Mexicali Fernandez Or‘tega Kid ‘Gavilan Tony DeMarco Santi-_ lago Cuba Stephen Redl Madison Square Garden

MacKay Advances in Tennis Despite Service Troubles

Forest Hills report on Barry MacKay who after Air Force service defeats Bob Mark to reach a quarterfinal. facing Bernard Bartzon as other top players like Laver Emerson Ayala and Olmedo also advance. women players Bueno, Hard, Hantze, Knode, and Truman move into quarterfinals with Reynolds and Haydon drawing near.

MacKay Australia Alex Olmedo Los Angeles Roy Emersons Mark Maria Bueno Brazil Darlene Montebello Calif Louise Brough Clapp Pasadena Aren Hantze San Diego Miss Bueno Mrs. Brasher Miss Ilard Miss Hantze Sandra Reynolds South Africa Ann Haydon England Christine Truman Dorothy Head Knode Panama

Women's Loop To Open Season

The Women's City Bowling League begins Sunday September 20 at 2 PM at Pastime Alleys with the new season opening.

Women's

Boxing and Football Updates From The Day's Deck

Boxing feature Willie Pastrano versus Tony Anthony headlines a stacked card. Jackpot bowling runs at 10 48. Jets and Giants clash as Chicago Bears plan a defense heavy benefit game.

Willie — Pastrano Tony Anthony

Difficult To Rate Ingemar As a Champ

New York based report quotes Ruby Goldstein saying it is hard to rate Ingemar Johansson as a champion after the Patterson bout. He notes Johansson's seven third round knockdowns, calls many punches awkward, and argues legends like Dempsey Louis or Marciano would have finished Patterson in that shape. He adds Johansson would struggle against prime heavyweights.

New York UPI Thor Ruby Goldstein Ingemar Johansson Floyd Patterson Johansson Goldstein Lower East Side Jack Dempsey Joe Louis Rocky Marciano Patterson Yankee Stadium Ruby Dempsey Louis Marciano Jersey Joe Walcott Ezzard Charles Arturo Godoy Tommy Farr Tony Galerio Rocky

Elementary Touch Football Set To Begin

The elementary school athletic program starts with touch football practice for fifth and sixth grade boys. Southern League will be directed by Thomas Farley of Pomeroy and Charles Bordeau of Egremont, Eastern League by Drew Scelsi of Crane, and Northern League by Francis Kelley of Plunkett. Intramural leagues run at larger schools with a representative team chosen by teachers. Lions Club trophy goes to the sixth grade champion and Marine Corps League trophy to the fifth grade titlist.

Thomas Farley Pomeroy Charles Bordeau Egremont Andrew Scelsi Crane Francis Kelley Plunkett

Mrs Wechter Wins Final Supper Match

DALTON Mrs Joseph Wechter won the final supper match at Waheonah County Club with a low gross of 46. Miss Jane Hennelly and Miss Grace Jones tied for low net honors. Miss Pamela Rodgers had the fewest putts for nine holes with 14. Members were reminded reservations are being accepted for the animal banquet Oct 7 at Stanley Club in Pittsfield.

Miss Reagan Wins Women’s Weekly Golf Event

Miss Reagan wins the Berk Shire Hills Country Club women’s weekly golf event last night. Twenty competitors played with a back nine kickers finish. Prize winners include Ann McCormick 45 second Helen Kozchak 47 third George Wilk 49 fourth Eugene Cornelius 30 fifth. Irene DePelteau and Peter Terpak served as chairmen. a string tournament is set for Thursday on the front nine.

Sally Reagan Berk Shire Hills Country Club Kickers Ann McCormick Helen Kozchak George Wilk Eugene Cornelius Irene DePelteau Peter Terpak

Columbia Picks New Captain For 1959 Football Team

Pry Harvey Brookins of McDonald Pennsylvania was named captain of Columbia University's 1959 football squad. A 21 year old senior, Brookins has started every varsity game for the past two seasons and is regarded as Columbia's top running back.

Lakeside Conn Pry Harvey Brookins McDonald Columbia University Brookins Columbia

Women club to elect officers at October supper meeting

Mrs Walter Haskins and Mrs Cornelius will chair the final supper meeting for women on Thursday October 1. Officers for next year will be chosen then. Nominating committee members are Mrs Eugene Andrew, Mrs George Quinlan, Mrs Robert Childs and Mrs Cornelius.

Walter Haskins Cornelius Eugene Andrew George Quinlan Robert Childs

Special Tourney Set Tomorrow At Lou's Alleys

A special tournament to determine Berkshire County's two top bowlers is set for tomorrow at Lou's Alleys. Winners advance to Indian Orchard on Sunday September 20, with the final survivor facing a televised match on Saturday October 10. Tomorrow's event is five strings with no entry fee. bowling costs are the only expense.

Berkshire County Lou's Alleys Indian Orchard

Major League Stars Pitching and Hitting Feats

Roger Craig and Hank Aaron headline MLB notes. Dodgers blank the Phillies on three hits and an 18-man minimum over six innings for a 5-0 win. Hank Aaron drives a three-run double in the seventh, lifting the Braves from behind to a 7-? victory over the Cardinals.

Pirates Dodgers Phillies Braves Cardinals Los Angeles Milwaukee San Francisco Roger Craig Sccucaea Creme Bitting Hank Aaton

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