Berkshire grid opens mark county season at varied sites
Ten of eleven Berkshire County high schools begin football play this weekend with Drury of North Adams first in action facing Mt Anthony in Bennington Vermont. Multiple teams meet in nonconference and conference games as Taconic joins as an independent this year and Mt Greylock and Lee start in Intercounty League play.
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Berkshire County
McCannec
North Adams
Drury High
Blue Devils
Mt.Anthony High
Bennington
St. Joseph’s
Pittsfield
Wahconah Regional
Dalton
St. Joe's
Northampton High
Wahconah Park
Wahconah
Turners Falls High
Turners Falls
Pittsfield High
Gardner High
Gardner
Tacoma High
Adams High
Renfrew Field
Adams
Hurricanes
Taconic
Taconic Braves
Mt. Greylock
Williamstown
Lee High
Greylock
Mahar
Grange
Lee
Pioneer
Northfield
Monument Mountain
Great Barrington
ML. Everett
Sheffield
Berkshire
Jsast
Manchester Catholic High
Manchester
Local High School Football Outlook Faces Graduation Gaps
The region's teams anticipate changes after graduation losses across multiple programs. St. Joe's, Wahconah, Pittsfield, Taconic, Adams, Greylock, Monument Mountain and Mt. Everett all reveal veteran returnees, new coaches, and small squads aiming to rebound from 1968 shortfalls.
St Josephs High Raises Adult Tickets Price
St Josephs High increases adult ticket prices from 1 to 1.50 for football and basketball as announced by Rev Raymond Lanoue. Hockey tickets also adopt the new price. The first price rise in 10 years reflects higher athletic costs including officials pay and equipment. Student tickets stay at 50 cents as courtesy to visiting schools.
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St. Joseph’s
Raymond Lanoue
St. Joe's
Father Lanotte
Springfield
Father Lanove
Monument Mountain Triumph Seals 1-0 Victory
Francisco Girona scored the deciding goal for Monument Mountain Regional High in a 1-0 Berkshire County League win over St Joseph's High of Pittsfield after a rain-delayed match. Girona benefited from Mike Warner's assist as Monument Mountain outshot St Joseph's 16 to 4 while goalie Rich Pekala made 12 saves for the Crusaders.
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Great Barrington
Francisco Girona
Monument Mountain
St. Joseph’s High
Pittsfield
Girona
Mike Warner
Spartans
Gt. Joe’s
Monument
Mountains
Crusaders
Rich Pekala
Jim Dezieek
Kurt Syer
Chuck Palano
St. Joseph's
Mt. Greylock
Williamstown
Adams
McKernan Deliberates On Pro Baseball Return in Pittsfield
Pat McKernan general manager of the Pittsfield Berkshire Red Sox says the team is undecided about relaunching professional baseball. He spoke before Pawtucket council and noted interest from West Haven and Holyoke while confirming ongoing talks under Joe Buras guidance.
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Pat McKernan
Pittsfield-Berkshire Red Sox
McKernan
Pawtucket
R.I
Joe Buras
Wahconah Park
West Haven
Conn
Holyoke
Stadium Commission
Counciman
Tom Griffin
Pittsfield
Buzas
Pontoosue Big Winner In ESTFL Touch Football
The Pontoosue 6th grade team topped Russell 20-0 at Waheonah Field aided by a Steve Munger interception a Mark Drury pickoff a Jim Lantz reception and a Dennis Schilling end zone tag. Williams 5th grade shut out Hibbard 12-0 at Deming as Bruce Linker to Tommy Lussier and a 30 yard punt return fueled the win. Hibbard 4th graders beat Williams 14-2 at Williams with Mark Pratt sparking the scoring sequence.
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Pontoosue
Russell
Waheonah
Steve Munger
Mark Drury
Jim Lantz
Dennis Schilling
Gordon Hebler
Williams
Hibbard
Deming
Bruce Linker
Tommy Lussier
Linker
Mitch Wood
Mark Pratt
Raymond Meandro
Pats Game With Jets Is Shifted
The Boston Patriots AFL game against the New York Jets, set for Shea Stadium on October 5, is moved to Boston College’s Alumni Field in Newton Massachusetts at 1 pm EDT. AEG president Milt Woodard announced the change due to the Mets likely playoff games at Shea Stadium starting October 4.
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NEW York
AIP
Boston Patriots
New York Jets
Shea Stadium
Boston College
Newton
Mass
Milt Woodard
AEG
New York Mets
Mets
Ryder Cup opens with GB leading US on day one
Great Britain leads the United States 444 to 344 after opening Ryder Cup matches. Eight matches are set for today as competition continues in Southport, England.
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Southport
England
Great Britain
United States
Rush makes one lineup change for Patriots opener
Boston AP report says coach Clive Rush will start second year defensive end Karl Henke at the Patriots home opener against the Kansas City Chiefs. Henke replaces John Cagle. safe John Charles could return. The Chiefs aim to extend their hot streak as Boston sells 5,000 tickets for the 1 30 p.m. kickoff at Alumni Stadium.
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Boston
Clive Rush
Boston Patriots
Kansas City Chiefs
Rush
Karl Henke
Henke
John Cagle
New York Jets
John Charles
Chiefs
Pals
Denver
Broncos
Patriots
Boston College
Alumni Stadium
Dawley Renshas Shines in Berkshire Hills 5-Hole Event
Mrs John Dawley or Marge Dawley reached the sixth green in a flag golf five hole format at Berkshire Hills Country Club last night. Players received a flag with their allowed strokes per handicap. Patricia Smith was runner up after reaching the pond on the sixth. Mrs Paul Mahoney holed out on the fifth. Bess George and Mrs George Wilk near the fifth green.
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John
Marge) Dawley
Berkshire Hills Country Club
Patricia Smith
Paul Mahoney
Bess George
George Wilk
Romano To Face Ramos In North Adams Finale
North Adams outdoor boxing season ends Monday Sept 9 at Noel Field with Al Romano facing Juan Ramos in a world class welterweight test promoted by Sam Silverman. Ramos, a Puerto Rican based in New York, returns after training injury delays and a recent career of big names and TV spots. Undercard setup and advance ticket outlets are announced.
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North Adams
Noel Field
Sam Silverman
al Romano
Juan Ramos
New York
Silverman
Ramos
Ar¢A
Romano
Boston
Center Sports
Rick's Auto
McCarthy
Adams
Frankie Martin
Pittsfield
Dalton
Country Package
Variety
Mark Reynolds Makes First Hudson Valley Football Squad
Troy New York Former Pittsfield High star athlete Mark Reynolds is the No 1 reserve defensive tackle for Hudson Valley Community College. The 220 pound freshman is expected to see considerable service tomorrow against Plattsburgh State as the season opens in Plattsburgh. Reynolds played offensive end last fall for Pittsfield High and was the first string catcher in baseball at PES.
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Troy
N.Y
Pittsfield
Mass
Mark Reynolds
Hudson Valley Community College
Hudson Valley
Plattsburgh ‘State University
Plattsburgh
Reynolds
Pittsfield High
PES
Tee Times Set For C.C. of P. Fall Horse Race
The Country Club of Pittsfield golf event schedules a 9am start with four races of individual medal play and full handicaps. Participants include Bob Jones Gene Amber Jim Chapman Ernie Ward Frank Miners with many named players listed for each tee.
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C.C
Country Club of
Pittsfield
Bob Jones
Sea ‘Sullivary
Pate Foss
Kearots
Gene Amber
Ses Atherton
Cy ~ Henry Jr
Jack Walch
Chuck Carson
Jock Burbank
Bill Harris
Fred Congdon
al—Jim Chapman
Frank Harrington
Bob Harklota
Sid Smith
Bob Busch
Henry Foss
Jim Garivaltis
BI HM
Jim Calnan
Bruce Crane
Pete Petricea
Ernie Dube
Alex Euston
Tony Hanson
Art Litehield
Mike Quigley
Ernie Ward
bin Blain
George Gall
Chuck Graham
Frank Miners
Glenn Jorn
Herb Oodger
Alec Young
Bill Braman
Ad Grane
Dick Livingston
Bil Lute Yort
Ben MacArhur
Wen Aharn
Boxing results from multiple venues
In Tampa Robert Song bird Williams from Memphis outpointed Jose Pello Gabino of Reynosa in a 10 round welterweight bout. In Portland Willie Burton of New York outpointed AE Banks of Dallas in 10 rounds. In Los Angeles Jose Osuna from the Dominican Republic knocked out Pollo Lara of Mexico City. In Seattle Andy Kendall of Portland and Larry Buck of Seattle drew in a 10 round welterweight contest.
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Tampa
Fla
Robert “‘Songbird” Williams
Memphis
Tenn
Jose “Pello’ Gabino
Reynosa
Mexico
Portland
Maine
Willie Burton
New York
AE Banks
Dallas
Los Angeles
Jose Osuna
Dominican Republic
Pollo Lara
Mexico City
Seattle
Andy __ Kendall
Portland, Ore
Larry Buck
Drew
Waddock Event Tees Off At Greenock Memorial
The Hank Waddock Memorial Skotch foursome at Greenock Country Club draws 136 entrants with two shotgun starts at 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Dinner sittings follow at 2:30 and 7:00. Louis Scaramuzzi chairs the event featuring numerous paired teams listed in the program.
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Hank Waddock
Greenock Country Club
Louis Scaramuzzi
Amal
Kim Hollan
Mary'tan Sisson
George Connors
Marian Tyep
Fran Ryan
Sheila Kean
Bud Dawley
Ann Kozabul
Bab Childs
Be Maichrewski
Vide
Mike “Bull
Ann
Charles Stona IF
Peseuec
Marilyn’ Sullivan
Vin Falls Min
Ey Calkins
Aire
Lon Haworth
Vic Matzlg
Joe Bendvenga
and Airs
Willliam Erama
Ed Goladek
Connla Henriques
David Moran
Ray Rush
Mike Spasyck
Helen Kozchuka
Ed Gulligan
Fete Cer
Ruli
Susan Shields
Ea Laliberte
Mmre
Louis Dabugan
al Ward
Bed
Warren Munson
Dave Mecraw
Fed Davis
Joe Davie
Mary McDonough
Ian
George Russell
John Waddork
Cadorent
Ellie Porsip
Jim Powers
Ed Murra
and Pape
Dotin Trodumy
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Gary Campbell
Joe Gleason
Taconic High
John Allen
Mounties
Bill Clark
Nate Lull
Allen
Monument’ Mountain
Don
Hagberg
Piper Flite
Berkshire Aviation Enterprises, Inc
N. Egremont Rd
Gi. Barrington
Wea Centen
Mahan ST
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Roger O'Gara
MEISTER @ DEMETRE
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Bonny Ski ‘N’ Sport
Jets
Hanover
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Bob Blackman
Jim Chafey
Blackman
Bob Malakar
Stu Simms
Clark Beier
Big Green
Pownal
Margo
Green Mountain Park
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Marge- Dawley Renshas
Madison Square Garden
Tackle
Sandy Parkinson
Merrill Tabor
Bob Robertson
Howard Sammis
John Tobey
Dick Butler
Tom Nelson
George Hunt
Ev Stewart
Chet Hebb
George Shepardson
Larry Veelkur
Horace Hubbbard
Chariie Richardson
Win Roberson
Mike Gobbins
Chuck Jordan
Jon Kallay
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Mickey McGowan
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