Giants Bid for CFL Star Brodhead Sparks Trade Talk
The Philadelphia Bulldogs disclose that the New York Giants are pursuing quarterback Bob Brodhead who led the CFL champion Bulldogs last season. Bulldogs exec Mort Fetteraff notes interest despite Fran Tarkenton and cites Brodhead’s elite TD and yardage totals, age 30, with potential five more productive years ahead.
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Philadelphia
UPI
Philadelphia Bulldogs
Continental Football League
New York Giants
Bob Brodhead
Dawgs
Bulldogs
Mort Fetteraff
Allie Sherman
Giants
Brodhead
Fettera
Fran Tarkenton
Duke
Cleveland Browns
Johnny Unitas
Wayne Hardin
The
New York
Little League Tryouts And Registration Tonight
First notes list tryouts and final registration for boys wishing to play in Bridgeport. Original Little League will be conducted tonight at 7 o clock in the City Hall gym on Lyon Terrace. All boys must bring gloves sneakers and should be accompanied by a parent.
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Bridgeport
City
Hall
Lyon Terrace
Casper Warns Palmer and Nicklaus at Masters Preview
Bill Casper, rested and confident, warns Nicklaus and Palmer that the Masters is open to challengers. He hones a sharp putting touch and strong driving while trail leader Palmer aims for a fifth straight win. Nicklaus pursues another title as practice rounds begin.
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Augusta
Bill Casper
Jack Nicklaus
Arnold Palmer
Nicklaus
Palmer
Casper
Far East
Manila
Iry
Greater Greensboro
Latrobe
Jacksonville
Los Angeles
Tucson
Augusta National
Ben Hogan
Ed Ashnault Named Colgate Basketball Head Coach
Ed J. Ashnault, former Wilton High School basketball coach, was chosen to lead Colgate University's basketball program in Hamilton N Y. He previously coached at Dickinson College Carlisle Pa for three seasons posting a 40 12 record and winning the Southern Division crown in the 1944 5 season. He will assume duties June 1 balancing coaching and physical education instruction. He is married to Beverly Richard of Laconia NH with three children.
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Hamilton
N.Y
Edward J. Ashnault
Wilton High School
Colgate University
Ashnault
Dickinson College
Carlisle
Dickinson
North Conway
N.H
Wilton
Western Connecticut
Beverly Richard
Laconia
New Hampshire
Ashfaults
Clay Patterson title bout may be signed in Detroit or Las Vegas
Cassius Clay slated to meet Floyd Patterson in a 15 round title defense on April 25 with the venue undetermined as Detroit falters on a $250,000 guarantee and Las Vegas emerges as the likely site. Promoters from Promotion groups in both cities push to complete financing while Nevada officials weigh approval.
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New York
UPI
Cassius Clay
Army
Detroit
Las Vegas
Floyd Patterson
E&j .Sports Club
Patterson
Championship Sports Inc
Tom Bolan
al Bolan
Tom
Mel Grebb
Silver State ‘Sports Club
Bolan
Clay
Nevada
Ezzard Charles
Jersey Joe Walcott
Eddie D. Smith
E&j Sports Club
Smith
Nick Londes
Olympic Stadium
B&j
Londes
Jean Wilson
Mike Malitz
Main Boat, Inc
Herbert Muhammad
Chicago
Billy McMurray
Pittsburgh
Henry Cooper
Willie Johnson
Zora Folley
Madison Square Garden
Night racing opens at Lincoln Downs with nine nightly programs
Lincoln Downs in Rhode Island begins night racing with nine daily cards from Monday to Friday and daytime racing on Saturdays. Features include a $3,000 purse for a 4,500 to 4,000 claimer race, the Coventry three year old allowance with a $3,200 purse, and a $3,586 four year old and up allowance. American League managers experiment with players in multiple positions as Cronin says no team has a set lineup and Baltimore’s pitching depth is the key unknown.
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R.I
Ted Dooley
Coventry
Boston
UPI
Joe Cronin
Baltimore
Cronin
Orioles
Hank Bauer
Florida
American League
Tom Phoebus
IT. Lauderdale
Fila
Jake Gibbs
Ole Miss
Gibbs
New York Yankees
Richmond
Ralph Houk
Jake
Triple A
Toledo
Yankees
Elston Howard
Houk
Small Man's Tourney Stop Sets Up Title Showdown
Cronin lists top contenders for Baltimore in a Small Man basketball event as the Royal All Stars, Marine Sports Center, and Savoys vie for a finals berth with Rod Carew praised as a standout rookie and Cronin forecasting strong Kansas City pitching and Mantle potential versatility. Game time for the final is 8 PM with tickets at the door.
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Nee Paareeyeeee Seateraaa
Marine Sports Center
Savoys
Sandy Hines
al Fisher
Royal All Stars
Dan Morelto
North End
Royal Stare
North E
Donoghue
Olskowski
Mack
Ellam
Elsher
Morelia
Griffiths
T Horgelt
Barnhard
Kavaletz
Sulzycki
Dantonve
Oo More
Hines Oz Huf
Savoys Marine Sports
Linley
Bush
Bintean
Tey Young
Joyner
Murphy
Hrynewsk
Leonard
Robingsn Sv
Glade Valley Stars Lead in Pin Tourney
Glade Valley All-Stars of Frederick Maryland top the men s championship team division in the National Duckpin Tournament with a 1976 total. Perillo s Roller Rink of Waterbury is second with 1951 as Meadowlarks of Southington lead the women s regular booster division with a three game total of 1776.
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Newington
Glade Valley All-Stars
Frederick
Perillo’s
Waterbury
Meadowlarks
Southington
Jeaders
Val
New Britain
Gibbs Reaches Major League Catcher Goal
The player has achieved the aim of becoming a major league catcher. His competitive spirit and drive have been lauded as assets, and some observers believe the majors will sharpen his hitting as well.
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Gibbs
North End Notes Youths crown winners in pull-up contest
About 200 boys aged eight to 18 participated in the National Boys' Clubs pull-up contest at the North End club. Winners were John Rodrigues Midget Bob Alland Junior Bob Freddino Intermediate and Robert Jackle Senior. Senior Volleyball opened with the Council beating the Buzzers 16 14 and Club Staff sweeping 15 9 and 15 10 in a double header. Club play is set for Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p m.
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North End
John Rodrigues
Bob Alland
Bob Freddino
Robert Jackle
Buzzers
Bill
Mooney's PONY Team to Hold Wednesday Practice
The Bridgeport Fire Department PONY league notes Mooney's, last year's champions, will practice Wednesday at 5 30 p.m. at Beardsley 1. All regulars returning and new candidates are invited to report.
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Mooney’s
Bridgeport Fire Department
Beardsley 1
Baseball Scout Praises Players From Several Teams
Cronin reported glowing notes on Cleveland pitchers Steve Hargan Suny Siebert and Sam McDowell and praised Jimmie Hall and Don Mincher with the California Angels. He cited Detroit outfielder Jim Northrup and Tiger pitcher Joe Sparma as standout performers and noted Joe Coleman Jr of Washington as pitching unusually well with Ortega and Richert in the mound staff.
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Tom Agee
Ed Stroud
Ken Berry
Cronin
Cleveland
Steve Hargan
Suny
Lady Charles Wins at Roosevelt Feature Pace
Lady Charles scored a nose victory in the featured pace at Roosevelt Raceway on Monday night before 18 482 spectators. Owned by Flying High Stables of Flushing NY the mare paid 8 matuel and with Slick Yankee the exacta paid 92 84. Ben Webster trained and drove the winner who clocked 2 65 1 3 for the mile in the win. This was the mare's second straight victory with Frisky Thomas and Constant Byrd sharing the daily double payoffs.
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Westbury
N.Y
UPI
Lady Charles
Roosevelt Raceway
Slick Yankee
Trysall
Flying High Stables
Flushing
Ben Webster
Wirner
Frisky Thomas
Constant Byrd
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Colgate Cage
Stratford Business Men
Lew Conn
Iit
Cloverhurst
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Savoy Linen
Robert
Yaremich Bros
Fueseneau Pop
Dixon
St. Cobrini
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Veremich Cen Elite Supply
St. Eee Ka Bust Bat
Stan Brien
St. Jennet
Finen
Sethe
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P'S
Loriste Eserint
Yankee
Lincoln
Small Man’s Tourney
Mamue
Minnesota
Rod Carew
Twins
Skansas City
Tonin
Mickey Mantle
Peste
Walter
No. Neck
Jewish Community Center
Rodock Cox
Art Young
Glade Valley Stars
White Sox
Chicago White Sox
Ed Stanky
Mary Grissom
Joe Horlen
Bruce Howard
Tommy John
John Buzhardt
Gary Peters
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Singer's
Moore Tool
Jenkins Ooh Machines
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Pony League
Roosevelt
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Beneficial Finance System
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Fairfield
Beneficial Finance Co
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