Pittsfield Aces Bow Dodges 9-6 In Thrilling Tourney Win
Dalton Appliance Aces of Pittsfield Massachusetts toppled Chicago McKinley Park Dodgers 9-6 in the Fastern ABC tournament, advancing to face unbeaten Nashville. Wade Tate broke his left leg on a pivotal eighthinning play, ending his tourney. Al Goerlach pitched the full game for Pittsfield and earned the win as the Aces used a big fourth inning rally to seize control.
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White Sox Win As Goodman Hits First Home Run In Two Years
Major League recap notes Billy Goodman of the White Sox belted his first homer in two years to pace a victory over Boston and extend Chicago’s lead over Cleveland. Jack Sanford and Mike McCormick anchored the Giants’ win over Philadelphia as San Francisco opened a two game NL lead.
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Spring Drills Aid Progress Of Connecticut
After one week of intensive pre season training with 53 football candidates, coach Bob Ingalls notes faster grasp of offensive maneuvers. He cites allowing lettermen to join non lettermen in drills as a key factor. The team uses an unbalanced winged T and plans two platoons led by co captains with Springfield College next Saturday as season opener.
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Southington
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Verona
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Arlington
Fred Stackpole
Saco
Maine
Bob Slattery
Hartford
Dennis Moynihan
Lodra
Bob Trichka
Bridgeport
Tom Kopp
Naugatuck
Gerry D‘avolio
E. Boston
Lou Noferi
Hopedale
Barry O'Connell
Springfield
Tom Conroy
Portland
Bob Treat
Middletown
Roger Gagne
Augusta
Rob Jablonski
Martin Blumberg
Stamford
John Zinser
Danbury
John Sadak
Blumberg
Harry Drivas
Lowell
Bill Minnerly
Yonkers
N.Y
Bob Horan
Jim Browning
Peacedale
Bianchi League Opens Season Sept 23 at Pastime Alleys
The Al Bianchi Memorial Bowling League will start its season Wednesday September 23 at 7 p.m. at the Pastime Bowling Alleys. Secretary treasurer Paul E Brindle Jr announced three new teams: Berkshire Eagle Office Comet Jewelers and Hollywood Grill alongside existing teams Central Creamery Eagle Cafe Summer Cafe Red's Edmar Cafe and Berkshire Express.
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Summer Cafe
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Berkshire Express
Eight Oppose Jamin in Roosevelt Championship
Eight American trotters were selected to oppose Jamin, European champion, in the $30,000 American Trotting Championship at Roosevelt Raceway Friday night. The field includes Trader Horn, Steamin' Demon, Jean Laird, John Panetti, Mix Hanover, Senator, and five local bowlers led by Caman B and Sun Mac from Western Massachusetts. The rolloffs determine the Western Massachusetts representative for the televised bowling tournament, with Panetti leading five locals from Lou's Alleys after a 607 high five-string at the first qualifier.
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Darn Safe
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Western
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Justin DiNicola
Ralph Louison
Joe Pivero
Dick Street
Springfield
Indian Orchard
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New England College Grid Scene Shapes Up This Weekend
Boston College hosts Navy in a key opener as Harvard Connecticut loom strong. Connecticut led Brown 14 0 with drills by passers Drivas and Nakoneczny while Harvard impressed with depth at quarterback and a White team win. Navy, led by Bellino, opens under coach Wayne Hardin. Boston College shows scoring potential but depth tested.
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Bruins
Ralph Rinaldi
Harry Drivas
Lowell
Wayne Nakoneczny
Paul Choquette
Nathan Pusey
White Sox Nearing AL Pennant As Dusty Rhodes Sparks Giants
The White Sox moved within six wins of clinching the American League flag after a 5 1/2 game lead, while Dusty Rhodes delivered the Giants only run in a 1 4 victory over the Phillies. Pirates and Reds also won to gain on their rivals as pennant races tighten with two weeks left.
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Williamsport Grays Even Series With Giants 5-4 Comeback
Williamsport Grays rallied for three runs in the ninth to beat the Springfield Giants 5-4 and tie the Eastern League championship at 1-1. Fred Van Dusen made the game ending shoestring catch to preserve the win as Jerry Kettle earned the relief victory.
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Julio Navaro
Little Giant
Minor League Scores From Yesterday's Baseball Results
Pacific Coast League games include Sacramento 5 Salt Lake City 2 Vancouver 7 Seattle Spokane 7 Portland San Francisco 5 Phoenix 4. International League semifinals show Richmond 5 Buffalo 4 with Richmond advancing. American Association semifinals feature Fort Worth 3 Louisville 2, Fort Worth leading 9 8. Other scores include Omaha 4 Minneapolis 8 and Minneapolis holding a 2 game edge.
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Landis Injured Indefinitely. White Sox Hit by Leg Trauma
Chicago center fielder Jim Landis was hospitalized with a ruptured blood vessel in his right leg after a 3-1 win over Boston. Manager Al Lopez hopes the injury is not season ending. Other injured players include Ryne Duren, Bill Tuttle, and Brooks Robinson, with Duren expected to return in four days.
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Yankees
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Kansas City
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Baltimore
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Cleveland
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Willie Tas
NFL votes raise player limit to 36 for expansion
NFL owners voted to raise the team player limit from 35 to 36 to form a pool of seasoned players as potential nucleus for new teams. Commission Bell noted the move aims at expansion and a January league meeting will consider adding franchises including Houston and Dallas.
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George Halas
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Klapak sets Langhorne stock car record
Mike Klapak, a 46-year-old grandfather from Warren Ohio and defending champion, won the 250 mile National championship stock car race at Langhorne Speedway. He set a new course record of 3 hours 4 minutes 11.08 seconds, breaking Tim Fleek's 1955 record of 3:12.35.
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Langhorne Speedway
Tim Fléek
Pittsfield High Boys Win Streak Ends At Adams High
The Pittsfield High basketball team, PHS, had a 15 game winning streak from the 1957 to 1959 period before a 60 to 57 loss to Adams High in Adams. The setback halted a string of victories and marked a key result in the league standings.
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Cincinnati and Milwaukee Clash in Scoreline Rematch
Milwaukee toppled Cincinnati 7 to 3 as the lone game of the day. Tonight Cincinnati visits San Francisco while Milwaukee travels to Los Angeles for night action. Tomorrow, Pittsburgh meets Chicago and Philadelphia faces St. Fonio at night with Milwaukee again at Los Angeles. Cincinnati plays San Francisco on the road.
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Baseball Roundup of Scores and Upcoming Games
United Press International reports scattered baseball results with Cleveland beating New York and Washington, Chicago defeating Baltimore, and Kansas City edging New York. Key matchups list Cleveland at New York, Kansas City at Baltimore, Detroit at Washington, Chicago at Boston, and more night games.
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Harvard Football Prospects Rated Good by Coach Yovicsin
Harvard coach Yovicsin forecasts a promising 1959 season with an experienced backfield behind a developing line. He notes Captain Hank Keohane as the only returning starter on the line, depth questions in guard and tackle, and talent among sophomores like Bob Boyda and several backfield hopefuls. The coach aims for Harvard’s first winning record since 1954 and a possible Ivy League first division berth.
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Darwin Wise
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Ken Brown
Terry Lenzner
Bob Foster
Pete Eliades
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Ed Watters
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Grady Watts
Jim Ullyot
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Roy Wiliams
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Charles Reed
Sam Halaby
Glenn Haughie
Gil Bamford
Dave Ward
Steve Burke
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Windsor Mt Soccer Schedule Announced for Fall Campaign
Windsor Mountain School names John T. Carmody athletic director and unveils a 13 game varsity schedule plus eight game junior varsity. Season opens September 26 at Monson Academy in a Western New England Preparatory School Soccer Association match with seven away games and six at home. Headmaster Heinz F. Bondy to coach, squad selection in nine days.
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Kirksey Named Aide to Rickey in New Baseball League
George Kirksey of Houston was named administrative aide to Branch Rickey, president of the Continental Baseball League. He will work with Rickey from Pittsburgh headquarters next month as three new franchises are expected to join the league.
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Colgate Adopts New Offense Under Kelley
Hamilton N Y Colgate football under Coach Al Kelley is implementing a new offense with rapid daily additions of plays. The team, historically a split Ten, embraces the plan with high morale despite humidity and fewer injuries. Early scrimmage shows outside-line weaknesses and reliance on sophomores, while Kelley considers two all around platoons for flexibility and big plays.
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