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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1967

Page

8

Parseghian says Irish played to win in MSU tie

Notre Dame coach Ara Parseghian defended the final minutes of the 10-10 tie with Michigan State saying he chose ground plays to protect a win. He dismissed critics who charged stalling and noted Notre Dame finished the season No. 1 while MSU ranked No. 2. He warned of a tough 1967 schedule and floated a postseasón game only with unanimous support.

Detroit UPI Notre Dame Ara Parseghian Michigan State Parseghian East Lansing Spartans MSU

Stronczek and Falkenbush Top AP All-N.E. Five

Frank Stronczek of American International and Dick Falkenbush of St. Michael's head the 1967 All-New England Small College Basketball Team as selected by the AP. Also named were Paul Wagner, Gary Palladino, and Paul Zajac on the first team with Lowell Tech's Hank Brown on the second.

Boston Frank Stronczek American International Dick Falkenbush St. Michael's Associated Press Stranczek Falkenbush Paul Wagner Springfield Gary Palladino Hartford Paul Zajac Central Connecticut Wagner Palladino Zajac Lowell Tech Hank Brown New England Brown Tom Smite Bryant College George Ridick Assumption Rick Weitzman Northeastern Howie Alexander Bates John Galaris Salem State Gary Baum Bridgeport Henry Payne Tom Haggerty Brandeis Leo Osgood

Torluemke and Maxwell Share Suggs Invitational Lead

Judy Torluemke and Sue Maxwell each shot 75 to take a share of the early lead in the Louise Suggs Invitational at Cypress Creek. Wind gusts above 45 mph hampered play on the 6,369 yard par 72 course. Torluemke from Ocean Reef North Key Largo and Maxwell of Pasadena posted 37 and 38 respectively with multiple birdies and bogeys.

Boynton Beach Fla UPI Judy Torluemke Sue Maxwell Louise Suggs Miss Torluemke Ocean Reef North Key Largo Miss Maxwell Pasadena Calif Cypress Creek Country Club

Warriors Hawks Vie in Frisco Tonight

The San Francisco Warriors enter Game 2 of the NBA Western Division semifinal against the St. Louis Hawks at the Cow Palace after a 117 115 win in Game 1. Schedules call for Games 3 and 4 in St Louis April 5 8 with the series tied in a best of seven.

SAN Francisco UPI San Francisco Warriors National Basketball Associaton St. Louis Hawks Warriors Los Angeles Lakers Cow Palace

Bruins and Aces Win Sterling House Tourney Games

In the Sterling House Basketball tourney at Stratford High gym the Bruins beat the Lions 42 1 with Tom Gill and Larry O Toole scoring 18 and 13. Nevinsville Aces edged Dade A C 41 35 with late scores by Pat Kavanaugh and Chris Madden. SOP squad won in double overtime over Bruins 25 27. Sky larks beat Cadets 41 39 led by Randy DiMartino 17. Raiders forfeited as Pals failed to field a team.

Bruins Nevinsville Aces Sterling House Stratford High Tom Gill Larry O'Toole Lions Pat Kavanaugh Chris Madden Dade A.C John Donnelly SOP Dave Paotocik Scott Vaughn Randy DiMartino Skylarks Cadets DiMartino Tony Caligari Jim Boyce Pals Raiders Stratford High Gym Royals Bombers Celtics Fabulous Five Vandals Eagles Kangaroos

iRyun Anchors Kansas To New Relay Record

Jim Ryun anchored Kansas to a new world's sprint medley relay record of 3:15.2 at the Texas Relays in Austin. The Jayhawks finished strong with 3:51.3 clocking on the anchor lap as 8,000 watched in Memorial Stadium, amid rival notes on Ryun's 1:44.9 pending 880-yard claim. Texas A&M's Randy Matson posted a collegiate distance mark of 201 feet one inch and a meet standard of 68 34 in the shot put.

Austin, Tex UPI Jim Ryun Kansas Texas Jayhawks Ryun Memorial Stadium Texas A&m Randy Matson

St. Johns Triumph Opens Season With 61–Win

St. Johns University exploded for two runs in the seventh and eighth innings to defeat visiting New Haven College 61 in the opener for the Redmen. New Haven falls to 2 1.

St. John's University New Haven College Redmien iNew Haven

Greer and Chamberlain pace 76ers to win over Celtics

Hal Greer scores 39 points and Wilt Chamberlain dominates with 24 points 12 assists and 32 rebounds as the Philadelphia 76ers defeat the Boston Celtics 127-113 in Game 1 of the Eastern Division finals. Wally Jones adds 24 and Chet Walker 18. Russell struggles with rebounding while Havlicek leads Boston in scoring. The series moves to Boston for Game 2.

Philadelphia UPI Hal Greer Wilt Chamberlain Philadelphia 76Ers Boston Celtics Chamberlain Boston Bill Russell Chet Walker 76Ers Celtics Greer Walker Wilt Russell Wally Jones Sam Jones John Havlicek Havlicek Billy Cunningham Pata Besten GeTwre Walker Yowell Sendrs Zhmbrin Russel

Valenzuela Out 4 to 6 Weeks After Jockey Fall

Ismael Milo Valenzuela, a leading jockey, suffers a broken wrist and a cut to his thumb in a freak incident at Golden Gate. He was unseated when Mister Ed M. bolted toward a wall, landing him in the old jockeys room. Dr. Edward O Regan treated him before transfer to Albany Hospital for X rays.

Ismael Milo) Valenzuela Valenzuela Mister Ed M Golden Gate Edward O'Regan Albany Hospital

Harris Outpoints Cokes In Non Title Bout At MSG

Gypsy Joe Harris, 151 pounds, defeated welterweight champion Curtis Cokes, 149, in a unanimous 1 round decision at Madison Square Garden. Harris displayed flashy moves and solid punches, weathering a late Cokes rally that left Harris bleeding from the mouth. Madison Square Garden matchmaker Teddy Brenner aims to rematch them in June.

New York UPI Joe Harris Curtis Cokes Madison Square Garden Harris Teddy Brenner Cokes Dallas Petey Delia

Yankees Top Red Sox in Exhibition Clash in Virgin Islands

New York Yankees defeated Boston Red Sox 3-1 in an exhibition game staged during the Virgin Islands semicentennial celebration. Horace Clarke, a 26 year old Yankee second baseman born in St Croix, received a new car and citation before the game.

ST. Croix V.J UPI New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Virgin Islands Horace Clarke Citizens’ Committee Boston New ‘York Cix Lonborg Stephenson Ryan Stottlemyre Hamilton Howard Wép Whitacker

Maple Leafs goalie asks to be traded to Red Wings

Toronto veteran goaltender Terry Sawchuk says he will not play for the Maple Leafs next season and requests a trade to Detroit. Sawchuk, who set an NHL record with 100 shutouts on March 4, has battled back injuries this season.

Toronto UPI Terry Sawchuck Toronto Maple Leafs Detroit Red Wings

Sterling Seniors advance to Branford Open semi finals

The Sterling House Seniors defeated Yalesville All Stars 65 to 55 to reach the Branford Open Tourney semi finals. Pat Foley scored 17 and Richie Atzel 14 as a 10 point run in the third quarter sparked the win. Richie Begen and Jim Fitzimons added 12 each for Sterling while Frank Benham led Yalesville with 17. They meet the East Haven Shelton winner next Friday at Branford Community House at 8 p.m.

Sterling House Yalesville All Stars Pat Foley Richie Atzel Richie Begen Jim Fitzimons Sterlings Frank Benham East Haven-Shelton Branford Community House Laxanne House Yalesville Orp GFE Olzel Benen Deulefano Ettrsimemone Hortling Tomlinson Foley Morris

Archer tops GGO field with record 64 in Greensboro Open

George Archer fired a record tying 64 to reach a two round total of 131 and lead the Greater Greensboro Open at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro North Carolina. Johnny Pott sits two strokes back at 133 after a 68 Friday as Dave Stockton Doug Sanders and Chi Chi Rodriguez chase in the $125000 event.

Greensboro N.C UPI George Archer Archer Johnny Pott Byron Nelson Sam Snead Nelson GGO Snead Shead Mike Souchak Port Pott Gulf Hills Miss Dave Stockton Stockton Doug Sanders Sanders Swasvall South Gary Chi Chi Rodriguez Amile Arnold Palmer Julius Boros R. H. Sikes Palmer Boros Sikes Joe Carr Carr Tommy Bolt Sedgefield Gallery Bolt Rodriguez Chi Chi Johnny Poll Gary Player Les R.H. Sikes ANT Julius_ Bates Joe Carrs Sam Snead S Roger Ginberg Roger Ginsberg Deha d Mavicy Phils Rodgers Rex Baxter al. Geiberger Kermit Zarley Bobby Nichols John Schree Jock Rule Jr Pete Brown Randy Grover Charles Coosy Homero Blancos Joe Campbell Bob Charles Dale Douglass Dick Lote Jim Colbert Don January Babe Filskey

Pony League Registration Open For Mooney Champs Tryouts

Mooney's Pony League announces registration today and tomorrow at Beardsley Field from 1 to 3 pm. Eligible youths aged 13 and 14 may try out. those with a birthday after August 1, 1967, are ineligible to compete.

Mooney’s Beardsley

Fairfield U. to Open Baseball State

Fairfield University's 1987 baseball opener pits Frank Mahoney against New York Tech at 1:30 p.m. on Alumni Field as Don Cook begins his second season guiding the Stags in a 24-game schedule. Ted Symeon and others aim to support a veteran infield and strong pitching amid unsettled outfield positions.

Frank Mahoney Fairfield University Slags New York Tech Old Westbury Long Island Don Cook Fairfield Jettesman Williston Park N. Y Stags Babich Beare Bears University of Bridgeport Larry Babich Jersey City N. J Terry Chiesa Mahoney Symeon Cook Ted Symeon Fair Field Mound Corps Cocaptain Paul Gartska John Walsh Pete Gillen Dennis Hurlie al Vestro Gillen Hurlie Fatefield Bill Granata Walsh

West Heights Meet East Speed In All Star Tilt

West plans to leverage rebounding edge led by Keith Swagerty Darrell Hardy and Mel Daniels to upset the East in the East-West College All-Star game. East relies on speed shooting led by Louie Dampier Bob Lloyd and others as national seniors battle in Lexington. The fifth All-Star game ends with two wins each in history.

West East Lexington UPI Everett Shelton Sacramento State Keith Swagerty University of the Pacific Darrell Hardy Baylor Mel Daniels New Mexico Swagerty Ben Carnevale New York University Louie Dampier Kentucky Bob Lloyd Rutgers Jm ‘Walker Providence Ron Widby Tennessee Sonny Dove St.Johns Shelton

SCSC Improves to 5th Straight Win with 8-0 Start

Souther Connecticut, 8 0, powered past Catholic University in seven innings as sopho m- ore Ken Kohanski and Jim McLaughlin combined on a two-hitter. Five first inning runs came on a string of singles from Toigo Barratta Caputo Guercia and Gianetti with Kosloski adding a double. Caputo led SCSC with an RBI and three runs scored while Toigo finished 1 for 4.

Washington D. C Ken Kohanski Jim McLaughlin Connecticut Catholic University Owls American University SCSC Terry Toigo Paul Barratta Larry Capoto Jim Guercia Tony Gianetti Ed Kosloski Toiga Caputo Kochanski McLaughlin Gianetti Devine Galotta Golenbinski Lefever Smith

Stratford Y Hosts Area Boys Swim Meet

The First Annual Greater Bridgeport Boys Swim League Individual Championships will be hosted by the Stratford Branch YMCA tomorrow starting at 2 p.m. at the Stratford Y. About 150 meet applications have been received. Top entrants include George F. O'Connor Jr., Taylor Sitko, Dave Katzen, Paul Wright, and Dave Burson representing local clubs.

Greater Bridgeport Stratford YMCA Main St George F. O'Connor, Jr Taylor Sitko Dave Katzen Jewish Community Center Paul Wright Archbishop Shehan Center Dave Burson

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