Ex Eastern Leaguers Hedlund Fosse Star in AL Games
Ex Eastern Leaguers Hedlund and Fosse led the American League shows with Hedlund earning his first win since May 16 by beating Oakland. Fosse homered for Cleveland and Ellis delivered a two run pinCHER for the Yankees as Detroit fell 6 4. Geishert, a California call up, worked relief for Minnesota in a 5 2 win.
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Hedlund, Fosse
Vern Gelshert
Mike Hedlund
Ray Fosse
Johnny Ellis
September Stars
Hedlund
Fosse
Pittsfield
Cleveland
Pawtucket
Waterbury
Reading
Geishert
California Angels
Minnesota
Kansas City
Hedland
Oakland Athletics
Nettles seals win as Angels top Twins in blowout bid
Nettles ended the threat with a ninth inning homer by Cesar Tavars the rest of the way to preserve Messer smiths 16th victory. Aurelio Rodriguez and Bill Voss contributed timely singles for the Angels as Minnesota stayed nine games ahead of Oakland in the West with the loss.
Remson Signs With Boston Red Sox After Playoff Win
Bob Remson, Lynn Legion lefty, who helped eliminate Pittsfield in the final round, signed a pro contract with the Boston Red Sox. He will play in Winter Haven, Florida, in the Instructional League this winter before a farm assignment. Remson pitched a 3-2 win in the Pittsfield series, pitching six strikeouts with no walks.
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Bob Remson
Lynn Legion
Fittsfield
Boston Red Sox
Winter Haven
Fla
Remson
Pittsfield
Rick Russo
Lymn
Lyon
Legion
Mets Win 2-0 as Seaver Shuts Out Expos in Cold Night
Tom Seaver spun a 2-0 shutout over Montreal, extending the Mets lead to five games in the NL East as Ed Kranepool supplied the offense with an RBI single and a solo homer. Seaver struck out nine to reach 200 on the season, while Chicago’s loss kept New York atop the division. Giant Dodgers also won to pull into first in the West Coast race.
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Canada
Gil Hodges
New York Mets
Tom Seaver
Mets
Montreal
New York
Seaver
Chicago Cubs
Cubs
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
Atlanta
San Francisco
Houston
Giants
Dodgers
Braves
Cincinnati
San Diego
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Jerry Koosman
Expos
Met
Hodges
Ed Kranepool
Geaver
RBI
Jack Hiatt
Ted Sizemore
Jim Lefebvre
Orlando Cepeda
Don Sutton
Clay Kirby
Jose Arcia
Padre
al Oliver
St Louis
Pirates
Lonborg May Be Out For Season With Foot Injury
Boston AP report says Jim Lonborg may miss the rest of the season after a freak lacerated foot from slipping in a heavy rainstorm. The right-hander was returning from a rain-delayed game at Fenway Park when he reportedly wore sandals and no socks, then slipped near his apartment.
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Boston
Jim Lonborg
Lonborg
Fenway Park
Baltimore Orioles
Belanger Posts Two Hits for Orioles Against Red Sox
Mark Belanger, former Pittsfield High star, had two hits in five at bats as Baltimore split with Boston at Fenway Park. He went 1 for 4 in the 5-0 nightcap loss after a 6-4 opener win. Carlton Tisk caught for the Sox in the first game and bore two passed balls.
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Cuellar
Orioles
Boston
Curt Morton
Ramo
Rico
Petrocelli
Red Sox
Brooks Robinson
Plitsfield High
Mark Belanger
Baltimore Orioles
Boston Red Sox
Fenway Park
Mark
Carlton
Pudge’ Tisk
Pittsfield-Berkshire Red Sox
Montclair Navy Soccer Clinic Features Prep Tilt
Montclair State College meets the U S Naval Academy in a day long clinic at Lenox School with a 2 p m scrimmage on Gramps Howland Field. The event showcases contrasting styles learning ball control versus conditioning.
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LENOX
Montclair
N.J
Western Massachusetts
Connecticut
Western New England Prep School Soccer Association
Berkshires
Howland Field
Navy
Wilde Sports Center
Lenox School
Gridon Guesses on a Weekend of Collegiate Football
A Berkshire area wire service preview forecasts several college games with bold picks. Colgate over Boston University, Bridgeport over Adelphi, AIC over Coast Guard, Army over New Mexico, and Rutgers over Lafayette headline a crowded schedule. High school picks follow with Wahconah over Turners Falls and St Joseph's over Northampton among notable matches.
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Colgate
Boston University
Red Raiders
Steve Goepel
River Edge
Goepel
Chenango
Phil Corrinet
Oradell
N.J
Pittsfield
Pittsfield High
Andy
Alfred
Cassatti
North Adams
Engineers
American International College
Coast Guard
AIC
New England
Dalton
Tom Mawhinney
Central Connecticut
Kutztown
Charley Tiblom
Central Conn
Paul Metallo
Pittsfield High Track and Grid
New Britain
St. Lawrence
Colby
Skein
Delaware
Gettysburg
Stroudsburg
West Chester
Ithaca
Villanova
Kings Point
Norwich
Williams
Rutgers
Lafayette
Citadel
Lehigh
Massachusetts
Maine
Vic Fusia
Redmen
Dick Cummings
Williamstown
John Rhodes
Westfield
Penn State
Navy
Northeastern
C. W. Post
Grandstand to Be Used For Football at Wahconah Park
Wahconah Park projects affect football seating as the south bleachers remain unused due to baseball diamond infield work. The 1200 seat bleacher on the north side is finished and press box improvements are noted. A football clock issue persists but staff aim to fix it before tomorrow's game, with about 40 seats under the cat setup.
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Wahconah Park
Vincent Hebert
Department of Parks and Recreation
Hebert
Belanger Called Best Shortstop in American League
Mark Belanger of the Orioles, praised by Mayo Smith as the best AL shortstop, played the two game Washington series with the Senators. He hit his 136th and 137th hits this week, posted a .283 average in 138 games, and shared praise for his improved defense and work ethic under coach Charley Lau. Belanger credits spring work and continued practice for his gains and offered advice to prospects like Tom Grieve.
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Washington D.C
Mark Belanger
Detroit Tigers
Mayo Smith
Senators
Mark
Washington
Baltimore
R. ¥. Kennedy Stadium
Pittsfield High
Legion
Orioles
Belanger
Seattle
Low Hatter
The
Baltimore Sun
Charley Lau
Hatter
Charley
Langer
Detroit
Sith
Rico Petrocelli
Boston Red Sox
Petrocelli
Short
Luis Aparicio
White Sox
A. FL. Kennedy Stadium
Bob Short
Ted Williams
Hector Lopez
Buffalo Bisons
Tom Grieve
Pittsfield
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Messersmith
Craig
Lou Piniella
Royals
Blue Moon Odom
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Mickey Lolich
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Mike Epstein
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Sox
Seaver Blanks
By Mike Bryson
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Montclair-Navy
Stockbridge Street
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Jim Paterson
Rich Miner
Middlebury College
Jack Stewart
Berkshire School
Membe
Army
Roger O'Gara
Pete Vacchina
New Mexico
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Yankee Stadium
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Middlebury
Xavier
Buffalo
Ball State
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Hofstra
Bisons
Greg Doviak
Sam Havri
Lak
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Iowa State
Ben Schwartzwalder
Empire
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Ron
Orange
Union
Worcester Tech
Worcester
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Toledo
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Turners
Jim O'Connor
Taconic
Adams
Bill Murray
Gardner
PHS
Berkshire
Waheconah Park
Miersury
John
Lakeside Marine
Railly
Pontoosuc Lake
Dial
Humble Oil & Refining Co
America
Mike Mancivalano
John G. W. Mahanna
Larry Plantier
Lenox House
Ray
George’s
Elm Street
Mercury
Thunderbolt
Klevhaefar Mercury
Fond du Lac
Wisconsin
Canada, Ltd
Austrelia Pty, Ld
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