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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1969

Page

8

Reserve Outfielder, Pitcher From Minors Star in Key Tilts

The Braves outfielder Mike Lum, the only Chinese-Hawaiian in the majors, delivered a pinch single to beat the Giants 5-3. Jeff James, just up from the minors, earned a 4-3 win for Philadelphia over the Cubs with Grant Jackson’s save backing him. Mets blank Montreal 4-0, Reds nipped San Diego 6-4, Dodgers edged Houston 1-0, Pirates beat St. Louis 3-2. Mets lead the East. Cinci atop the West by a point over Atlanta. Lum’s eighth inning hit followed an intentional walk to Sonny Jackson.

Mike Lum Braves Atlanta San Francisco Jeff James Chicago Grant Jackson Philadelphia Cubs New York Mets Montreal Cincinnati San Diego Los Angeles Houston Pittsburgh St. Louis Mets Lum Giants Sonny Jackson Frank Linzy Oscar Brown Ice Carty Orlando Cepeda Carly Cepeda Qutfielder Lyman Harris Aaron Alou Carty Gonzalez Willie McCavey Hank Aaron Gunn Ron Reed Hoyt Wilhelm California Bobby Bonds Shiner Mingo New Orleans Detroit Green Bay Canton Ohio Cleveland Minnesota Akron Washington Baltimore Dallas King Hill Cardinals Roy Jefferson NFL Steelers George Sezls Buffalo AFL Gary McDermott

Five players combine for early offense in wild MLB clash

Tony Taylor Johnny Briggs and Richie Allen each hit two doubles and Allen added his 30th homer to fuel a 4-2 Phillies lead before Cubs rally with a Willie Smith pinch homer and Glenn Beckett single. James, promoted from the minor leagues, started for Philadelphia and earned a win in a tight game amid confusion in the Cubs dugout. Pete Rose drove in three as the Reds blanked the Padres 6-0, while the Mets stretched their division lead behind Gary Gentry. Claude Osteen shaded Don Wilson in a 1-0 Dodgers win, and Roberto Clemente’s two triples helped Pittsburgh beat St Louis as Gene Alley delivered the go-ahead RBI in the seventh.

Tony Taylor Johnny Briggs Richie Allen James Willie Smith Cubs Glenn Beckett Jackson Billy Williams Jerry Johnson Phillies Taylor Banks Ken Holtzman Pete Rose Reds Padres Wayne Granger Gary Nolan Roberto Pena Mets Gary Gentry Expos New York Claude Osteen Dodgers Maury Wills Manny Mata Don Wilson Qsteen Houston Fanning Jim Wynn Tommy Davis Veate Pittsburgh St. Louis Willie Stargell Roberto Clemente Gene Alley

Berkshire Grid Rosters Are Listed

GREAT BARRINGTON After two weeks of tryouts players have been selected for the two teams that will represent Southern Berkshire in the Berkshire County Football League. Pee wee picks include Victor Albertazzi Kevin Chamberland Leslie Dennard Peter Grossetti Clarence Gunn Chris Hassett John Jurgenson Herbert Kay Michael Kydes Allen McArthur Joseph Mallory Jeffrey Murdock Robert McGowen Chris Roller John Smith Patrick Sullivan Thomas Sullivan John Tegai Mark Teggi Thad Zmitowski Kevin Barquinero John Drake Sean Claydon Michael Phillips Kevin Norton Jeffrey Martin Michael Martin Joseph New Michael Troiano all of Great Barrington. Also selections from Stockbridge Sheffield West Stockbridge and Housatonic. Junior team include William Biasin James Coons Terrence Chamberland Daniel Harris Robert Jurgenson Joseph Kay Marlin Murtagh John Naylor John Sawyer Peter Smith Timothy Sullivan Thomas Teggs William Walsh Gregory Wright all of Great Barrington William Butler Joseph Finn Daniel Maghery Dennis Mintz Stephen Phillips Michael Harrigan Charles Judkins Richard MacDonald Bruce Palmer Michael Religni Peter Montana James Barquenera Thomas Barquenera Chris Rathburn Brian Wood. Assisting Hurll coaches Peter Trotano Robert Alamillo and George Stomper.

Great Barrington Berkshire Robert Gray Victor Albertazzi Kevin Chamberland Leslie Dennard Peter Grossetti Clarence Gunn Chris Hassett John Jurgenson Herbert Kay Michael Kydes Allen McArthur Joseph Mallory Jeffrey Murdock Robert McGowen Chris Roller John Smith Patrick Sullivan Thomas Sullivan John Tegai James Coons Terrence Chamberland Daniel Harris Robert Jurgenson Joseph Kay Marlin Murtagh John Naylor John Sawyer Peter Smith Timothy Sullivan Thomas Teggs William Walsh Gregory Wright William Butler Joseph Finn Daniel Maghery Dennis Mintz Stephen Phillips Sheffield Michael Harrigan Charles Judkins Richard MacDonald Bruce Palmer Egremont Michael Re

Stock Car Races Set To Resume At West Lebanon

Stock car racing resumes at Lebanon Valley Speedway in West Lebanon after last Saturday rainout. Tomorrow features Coca-Cola trophy races, Bubble Dash, and sportsman events with a $5,568 purse. The fifth annual Lebanon Valley 200 opens Sept 27 with a rain date Sept 28. next week ends with a demolition derby at 6 p.m. daily.

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Belanger leads Orioles past Red Sox with three hits

Former Pittsfield High star Mark Belanger collected three hits in four at bats for Baltimore, driving in a run with a double as the Orioles edged the Boston Red Sox 4 2 last night in Baltimore.

Pittsfield High Mark Belanger Baltimore Orioles Boston Red Sox Baltimore

Wahconah Opens Soccer Slate At Adams

Wahconah Regional begins a 14 game schedule with a Sept 17 contest at Adams under coaches Jay Decker and Fred Holmes. Key veterans return with mixed newcomer talent led by co captains Mark Franklin and Chris Hall. The squad features 60 candidates for varsity and junior varsity and will attend a Berkshire County clinic at Monument Mountain.

Martin Adams Craig Richards John Williams Charles Halleck Jeff Wallace Larry Williams Berkshire County Monument Mountain Great Barrington Adama Lenox A Monument Mountainy Pittsfield Mt Graylock St. Joseph's Taconier Agams Lenox Pittsfields Mt. Greys Locks St. Joseph'st Taconic St Joseph's Pitts Yaconic Monumant Mountain Taconer

Greenock Sets Member-Guest Shotgun Start

A shotgun start will send 140 golfers from Greenock Country Club in a two-tee member guest event at 8:30 and 1:30 on Saturday and Sunday. Players must arrive 20 minutes early. names listed include Parker Piscatetay, Warner Connolly, Driscoll Moffat and many partners.

Greenock Greenock Country Club Tee T.R. Parker Piscatetay R. Viale Baranski Liss Kuteltey cc Law Warner Tj. Connolly C. Driscoll MacDonald A Wall R. Wells Peco T Spencer R. Bvker Farrelly J. Waddock D. Buller Mesrin, A Uprignty O*8rten, Ely Aesles Caplellinis G McVey D. Kaiser Te A Loos R. Granty H. Paces R. Uke Atwally Deorshartys D. Cote Eril HE. Hil B. McGowans T. Boch W Rulssoayy S. Vranas R. Whalenz R. Wheeler R. Willams D. Moffat C. Moffatt J. Costella F. Moranza. Ward L. Ratlerys J. Kanerva O. Perrone PF. Vania L. Casts WW. Wheeler OR. Green J. Hallans J. Hardiman J. Nagle &. Roberts J. Redertes J. Maffuld A. Brown S N. Potter C. Doyners E. Pastat R. Ginthwalh O. Coco J. Cocar J. Scaratoni Olszewski

Sheila Ryan fires 42 low gross in Berkshire Hills

Sheila Ryan shot a 42 to win low gross in the women’s golf event at Berkshire Hills Country Club. Diana Ranotto won the poker hand with four eights, tied for second were Mrs Paul Mahoney and Mrs John Dawley with four sevens, and a group tied for third with four sixes. Thirty-one attended the postplay dinner.

Sheila Ryan Berkshire Hills Country Club Diana Ranotto Paul Mahoney John Dawley Angie Stracuzzi Patricia Smith Margaret Mitchell Richard Hinckley Mahoney Louis Botduc

Tennis Star Gene Marsten Leads Pepperdine Youth Program

Gene Marsten, former Pittsfield High standout turned Pepperdine student, leads the Up With Youth effort on campus to bridge racial gaps. He coaches primarily Negro youths in tennis, promoting nonviolent action and civic responsibility while pursuing psychology and literature studies. The program has grown to 20 campuses, with five youths earning USLTA citizenship awards.

Gene Marsten Pepperdine Pittsfield High Schoo Gene PHS Pepperdine College Los Angeles Calif UCLA Miami-Dade Junior College Florida Berkshire Marston Miami-Dade Marsten the Graphic Bruce Knotts Knotts United States Lawn Tennis Association Pve Pittsfield Far Right United States Tennis Association College Athletes of America

Shiner Leads Steelers To Preseason Victory In Montreal

Dick Shiner connected on two touchdown passes and Mingo added a 25 yard field goal as the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the New York Giants 17 to 8 in a Montreal exhibition. Shiner’s 5 yard TD to Earl Gros and a 38 yard strike to John Hilton sparked a second half rally, while Giants' Fran Tarkenton blamed self mistakes for the loss. Giants kicker Pete Gogolak had two first half field goals.

Dick Shiner Montreal Gene Mingo Shiner Mingo Pittsburgh Steelers New York Giants Chuck Noll Earl Gros Steelers New York John Hilton Noll Giants Alfie Sherman Pittsburgh Sherman Fran Tarkenton Pete Gogolak New Yorkers John Fuqua

Five Hole Flag Tournament Sees Shortened Evening Run

Chairmen announced for next week's tournament as the evening round was trimmed from nine to five due to early darkness. The move aims to fit play within daylight and maintain orderly scheduling for participants and spectators.

Bogs Wins European Middleweight Title In Copenhagen

Tom Bogs of Denmark, 164, defeated Carlo Duran of Italy, 159, over 15 rounds to take the European middleweight title. In Los Angeles Manuel Ramos, 212, beat Tony Doyle, 210, 10 rounds, at Salt Lake City venue. In Tuscaloosa Alabama coach Bear Bryant brings 28 lettermen back, 18 on offense, signaling a stronger Tide attack this fall.

Copenhagen Tom Bogs Denmark Carlo Duran Italy Bogs Los Angeles Manuel Ramos Mexico City Tony Doyle Salt Lake City Utah Tuscaloosa Ala Alabama Crimson Tide Bear Bryant

Pittsfield Area High Schools Hold Preseason Scrimmages

Three local schools Pittsfield High Taconic and St Josephs schedule scrimmages tomorrow across routes against West Springfield Greenfield and Cathedral at Clapp Park Veterans Memorial Field and Cathedral practice field start times 9 30 and 10 00 with PHS and St Josephs second scrimmage for Taconic first scrimmage against Agawam earlier in week.

Pittsfield Pittsfield High West Springfield Clapp Park Taconic High Greenfield High Veterans Memorial Field Greenfield St. Joseph's High Cathedral High of Springfield Cathedral PHS St. Joe's Taconic PHS Generals Agawam Joe Gleason Mike Murgo Lou Gasson Generals Connecticut Valley Gleason Bill Murray Northampton Braves

Bishop's 72 Low Net in Berkshire Hills League Golf

Bishop team won the Berkshire Hills Country Club Businessmen's League weekly golf tournament with a 72 low net score. Winners were Bishop, John O'Donnell, Cliff Feakes and Art Mason with 59. Second place at 63 went to Joe Cadorette, Jae McCormick, Ralph Latimer and Phil Harrington. Twenty eight players competed.

At Bishop Berkshire ‘Hills Country Club Businessmen's League Bishop John O'Donnell Cliff Feakes Art Mason Joe Cadorette Jae’ McCormick Ralph Latimer Phil Harrington

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