Joe Lazaro Wins Northeastern Blind Golf Open at Berkshire Hills
Joe Lazaro of Waltham won the Northeastern Blind Men's Open at Berkshire Hills Country Club, finishing 98 for par 72 while defeating Philadelphias Art Smith by 20 strokes in front of about 200 spectators. Irvin Rossi promoted the event, hoping for annual status, with Lazaro praised as a standout despite seven straight bogeys late.
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Joe Lazaro
Waltham
Berkshire Hills
Berkshire Hills Country Club
Lazaro
Irvin Rossi
Berkshire County
Rossi
Hills Club
Lazarg
Art Smith
Philadelphia
Joe
Smith
Kitchener
Ontario
Italy
Joe Curley
Buddy Dyer
Albany
Dyer
Hank Davis
Irvin F. Rossi
Joseph Manley
Phil Tuso
Tuso
Isadore Ginsberg
Ginsberg
Izzie
K. of C
Mitchel
Art Smith Sr
Art Smith Jr
Anthony Lynch
Waltham, Smith
U S Tennis Fortunes Fall as Nationals Sees Foreign Winners
Forest Hills hosts a historic setback as both the men’s and women’s national titles and the Davis Cup leave U S hands. Neale Frager defeats Alex Olmedo for the men’s crown while Maria Bueno tops Christine Truman for the women’s title, the first foreign winner in 22 years.
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Forest Hills
N.Y
United States
Tildens
Budges
Kramers
Wills
Jacobs, Betz and Connollys
Australia
Neale Frager
Alex Olmedo
Peru
Tralian
U.S
Olmedo
Brazil
Maria Bueno
England
Christine Truman
Fraser
Miss Buono
Bowlorama Draws Field of 100 at New Jefferson Alleys
About 100 bowlers competed in the Knights of Columbus Bowlorama at New Jefferson Bowling Alleys. Robert Smith led day with 151, followed by Mike Krash 139 and Wally Jordan 137. Top women were Hank Moore’s 106, Marge Mitchell 105, and Mary Maloy and Beverly Ganker tied at 103. Children’s class saw Dick Hester 120, Sam Nykor Chuck 116, Henry Greenleaf 168. Debbie Clark 59 and Nan Maloy 54 led girls. Prizes to be drawn Tuesday Sept 22 at the Knights council meeting. event funds will aid charitable activities.
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New Jefferson
Robert Smith
Mike Krash
Wally Jordan
Hank Moore
Marge Mitchell
Mary Maloy
Beverly Ganker
Dick Hester
Sam Nykorchuck
Minnesota Monopoly Triumphs in Big Ten Baseball Title Run
Minnesota has won the Big Ten baseball title in two consecutive seasons and three times in the last four years of its senior class, underscoring a sustained program peak.
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Minnesota
Westervelt Regains Win Stride at Lebanon Valley
Howie Westervelt bounced back to earn his 4th victory of the season at Lebanon Valley Speedway in Westervelt’s 14th win in 15 starts after a second lap pile up forced a restart. Chuck Irving placed second, Schooch Schoonmaker third, and Jim Bedell fourth. The Langehorne elimination race on Saturday will determine Lebanon Valley’s national challenger in Langehorne, Pa. Oct. 11. WesERVelt, Van Steenburg, and Clyde Smith are favored to challenge Doug Garrison.
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West Lebanon
N.Y
Howie
Westervelt
Lebanon Valley Speedway
Ravenance
Chuck Irving
New Baltimore
Schooch Schoonmaker
Coeymans Hollow
Jim Bedell
Nasau
Langehorne
Doug Garrison
Stretch van Steenburg
Saugerties
Clyde Smith
Kingston
Gar
Mrs Simpson Cops Title At Stockbridge
Mrs Norman Simpson defeated Mrs H J Noer ling to win the women's club championship at Stockbridge Golf Club. She reached the finals by beating Miss Rosamond Sherwood 1 up in 19 holes. Mrs R P Knight won the second division finals 2 and 1 over Mrs Morris Klar. Mrs Lawrence Fox triumphed over Mrs Michael Dobbins 6 and 5 in the third division finals.
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Stockbridge
Norman Simpson
H. J. Noerling
Stockbridge Golf Club
Simpson
Rosamond Sherwood
R. P. Knight
Morris Klar
Lawrence Fox
Michael Dobbins
Pittsfield
Fraser Wins U S Tennis Title at Forest Hills
Australian Neale Fraser defeated Peru's Alex Olmedo 6-3 5-7 6-2 6-4 to capture the U S amateur crown at Forest Hills. Maria Bueno edged England's Christine Truman 6-1 6-4 for the women's title in the first all foreign finals in the event's history.
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Neale Fraser
U.S
Forest Hills
N.Y
UPI
Alex Olmedo
Peru
Stugger Reaches Semifinals in Berkshire County Tennis
Top seed Walt Stugger advanced to the Berkshire County tennis semifinals at Camp Merrill, beating Dan Secunda 6-3 6-2 and Bill Thomson 6-2 6-3. Gordon Naugle won his match 6-0 6-2, while Virginia Hebb moved toward the women’s singles final with two straight-set wins.
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Walt Stugger
Berkshire County
Camp Merrill
Stugger
Dan Secunda
Bill Thomson
Gordon Naugle
George Jarck
Mathea
Virginia Hebb
Rudolph Lewis
Marilyn Smith
Frank Paddock
Carolyn Lewis
Paddock
Lynn Rose
Miss Lewis
Isabelle Whalen
Dan Mackson
Paul Voloscove
Ralph Mason
Robert Cowling
Bruce Burnham
Smith
Kurt LeHovec
Lewis
Appreciation Night Slated For Kellar
Berkshire Hills Country Club members plan an appreciation night for golf pro John Kellar on Saturday Oct 10. The former Holy Cross College football and golf captain is in his third season as pro. Dinner at 6 30 will honor him followed by a dance. John Tharion chairs the arrangements with Anthony Roberto as president and aides Robert Jones Edward B Toole Edward Masterlerz and Thomas Pytko.
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John Kellar
Berkshire Hills Country Club
Kellar
Holy Cross College
John Tharion
Anthony Roberto
Robert Jones
Edward B. Toole
Edward Masterlerz
Thomas Pytko
Naugle Retains GEAA Tennis Title in Close Finals
Gordon Naugle, an employee at General Electric Ordnance, defended his GEAA singles title by defeating Bill Thomson 6-2, 6-1 in the finals at the GEAA course. The men’s doubles final saw Paul Voloscore and Don Mackson beat Bruce Burnham and Bill Lyall 8-2 6-4 10-8, while Isabelle Whalen retained her women's singles crown by defeating Roberta Young 7-5 6-4. GEAA Vice President Stan Baylock oversaw the event.
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Gordon Naugle
GEAA
Naugle
General Electric Ordnance
Bill Thomson
Thomson
Paul Voloscore
Don Mackson
Bruce Burnham
Bill Lyall
Isabelle Whalen
Roberta Young
Stan Baylock
George Wilk Wins Hills Championship at Berkshire Hills
George Wilk defeated Jack Leahy by five strokes in an 18 hole playoff to capture the Berkshire Hills Country Club title. Wilk carded a 73 over the par 72 course while Leahy shot 78, earning a berth in the city championship the weekend of Sept 26-27 and succeeding last year's champion Bill Murray.
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George Wilk
Jack Leahy
Berkshire Hills Country Club
Wilk
Leahy
Berkshire Hills
Bill Murray
Older ToskiS Win Family Match at Cedar Hills
Benny Toski home pro at Cedar Hills shot 70 two under par while Jack Toski, pro at Northampton, 72 led the elder brothers in a best ball win at Cedar Hills Golf Club Livingston New Jersey. Bobby Toski 79 and Tommy Toski 75 commented on their first- meeting duel at Wahconah Country Club Dalton in May.
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Benny
Jack Toski
Bobby
Tommy
Cedar Hills
Livingston
N.J
Wahconah
Dalton
Jack
Northampton
King’s Bay Golf and Yacht Club
South Miami
Fla
Dube Wins Gil Middleton Senior Tourney at Pittsfield
Ernie Dube Sr. carded a 73 to win the Gil Middleton seniors golf event at Country Club of Pittsfield aided by an 8 handicap over 36 holes. Seaman beat Dr. George Reynolds for runner up with 148. Middleton received a silver tray, a dinner followed, and 65 golfers entered the next club event with a horse race planned for Sunday.
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Mitehall
Gil Middleton
Pittsfield
Frnie Dube Sr
Middleton
George
Reynolds
Jeff
J. W. Seaman
Seaman
Country Club Golf
de. Reynolds
Dube
Ernie Dube Sr
George Reynolds
Ingram and Miss Sherwood Win Stockbridge Mixed Foursome
Don Ingram and Miss Rosamond Sherwood captured the Allied Mixed Foursomes at Stockbridge Golf Club with a gross 77, matching last year’s score. They led over the Ginns and the Danielses as rain affected play, with birdies by Ingram and a clutch approach by Miss Sherwood shaping the win.
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Stockbridge
Don Ingram
Rosamond Sherwood
Stockbridge Golf Club
Taconic Golf Club
Irene Twoing
Ingram
Miss Sherwood
Wiliam Ginn
Schenectady
N.Y
Country Club
Pittsfield
Dixon Daniels
Pringle Wins 38-Hole Title At Taconic Tournament of Champions
Walt Pringle of North Adams CC defeated John Zaiken of Berkshire Hills CC in 38 holes to win the Tournament of Champions at Taconic. Zaiken led after a poor morning 42-40-82, but Pringle rallied with a 38-39 afternoon to finish 156 to 156. Zaiken pushed a ball left on 17 and missed a short putt on 18, conceding to Pringle after a dramatic playoff sequence.
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Williamstown
Walt Pringle
North Adams Country Club
John Zaiken
Berkshire Hills Country Club
Taconic Golf Club
Pringle
Zaiken
Little Dave MccLelland
Aiken
John
Zarken
Mrs Childs Wins Hills Event at Berkshire Hills Club
Mrs Robert Childs captured first in the Mary Wordsworth Memorial tournament at Berkshire Hills Country Club with a low net of 72. Mrs Arthur O Raynor took second with 73, while Mrs Charles Valusky and Miss Anne Kozuhal tied for third with 78. Three tied for fourth at 79: Mrs Fred Tanner Mrs Eugene Andrew and Miss Marion Blowe. A special prize went to Mrs Alfred Lugert as 27 players competed.
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Miss Sherwood
Ingram
Ginns
Danjielses
Danielses
Stan Tworig
Brother Dick
Irene Tworig
Tworig
Greenock Country Club
Edward Gilligan
Dick Shields
Susan Shields
Gilligans
Shields
Dick Giligan
Joeseph Maley
Greenock Country
Robert Childs
Mary Wordsworth
Berkshire Hills Country Club
Arthur O. Raynor
Charles Valusky
Anne Kozuhal
Fred Tanner
Eugene Andrew
Marion Blowe
Alfred Lugert
Fair Catch Rule For Football Kicks
The rule states that no player on the kicking team may tackle or block an opponent who has completed a fair catch, preserving the fairness and safety of kick plays. This prohibition enforces the fair catch decision and helps prevent interference or contact during pending plays.
Sports Editor on Vacation
Sports editor Roger O GARA is on vacation this week and will be absent from the Fair or Foul column in the edition dated Tuesday September 22.
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Roger O'Gara
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