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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1958

Page

4

Palmer wins Masters in rain shortened finish

Arnold Palmer, Latrobe, Pa., wins the 22nd Masters at Augusta with a 274 total, beating Doug Ford and Fred Hawkins who tie for second. The win comes after a weather disrupted finale and an embedded ball ruling, boosting Palmer’s first major as a pro and raising prize money to a record total.

Hugh Fullerton JR Augusta Arnold Palmer Palmer Sam Snead Augusta National Latrobe Ken Venturi Doug Ford Fred Hawkins Ford Hawkins Ralph Edwards U.S Golf Assn UPI Ournement Mzksrse New Taal el Paso Texas Figsarta Standord Vancover Brpntiise Ceed Cary Middlecott Holswood Florida Art Wall Jr Focono Manor Billy Joe Patton Morganton N.C Claude Harmon Mamaroneck N.Y Jay Hebelayette AO Ems Bully Maxwell Odessa al Mengert Westfield New Jersey Sam Bnead White Sulphur Springs West Virgins Jimmy Demarel Kiameshi Lake New York Ben Hogan Fort Worth Mike Souchal Grossinger Don Finsterwald Suplter Bates Chuck Marbert Northeale Ltichigan J Go Wininger Casper Apple Valley Calif Byron Nelson Roanoke Texa Phil Rodgers Lajolle xCharles E. Coe Oklahoma C Oklahom Ted Kroll Af Lauderdale Fla Peter Thomson Melbourne Australia Balding Ontario Can Bruce Crampton Sydney William Hyndman Tr Abingdon Pennsylvania George Bayer Ban Gabriel x-Arnold Blum Macon George Pare Doe Arge Aloe Campbell Powell Hae Tommy Bolt Liont Hebert Lafayette la. Witte Floy van Desck Brussels Belgium Marty Furgol Lemont Guipels Dave Ragan Orlando Fioria Paul Runyan Layolli California Dim Turness Elmsford Delivs Bores Kenee Jack Fleck Rochester New Vo Pete Nakamura Tokyo Gene Li Littler San Dives Esiteria Norman Vor Nida Buitney Australas Winifred Doug Augusta National Course Leonard Senad Bo Wininger Wake Forest College Howie Johnson Wilmington N. C CONTA Fred Haw

LaLonde and Sgro Lead Connecticut Bowling Tournaments

Norman LaLonde of Bristol won the Winsted Laurel Open with a 10 game 1219 to claim 450 dollars, two pins ahead of Charley Kebart of East Haven. Peter Sgro topped the New Haven Whitney Grove B event with six games 814 as 113 entries chased prize money and high scores.

Norman LaLonde Bristol Peter Sgro Connecticut LaLonde Charley Kebart East Haven Sgro New Haven John Murawski New Britain Tony Cardenuti Litchfield Maurice Corzenti Ben Kosky Bridgeport Darnell Davenport Devon Jerry Longo East Hartford al Romans Armand Tanganelli Hamden Fred Lichatz Hartford Mario Giannotti West Haven Mike Piersaoti

Derby Favorite Tim Tam At Caliente Picks Big Bets

In Agua Caliente Mexico on April 6 a stranger bet $3,000 to show at 2 to 5 odds and had previously placed a $3,008 show wager on Tim Tam and other horses. Tim Tam remains the favorite at 2 to 1 in the Caliente future book.

Agua Caliente Mexico Tim Tam

PGA schedules Eastern Open replacing cancelled Chicago event

The Professional Golfers Association sets the July 2027 start for the $20,688 Eastern Open at Baltimore, replacing the cancelled All American Open originally planned for Chicago.

Augusta Professional Golfers’ Association Baltimore Chicago

Bridgeport Opens 1958 Baseball Season at Hunter College

The University of Bridgeport awaits its 1958 season opener against Hunter College in New York as Lou Saccone takes over as varsity coach. UB relies on five sophomores and three veterans, with pitching duties split between Bernie DePace and Bob Sullivan, while weather and late start in action challenge early offense. Bridgeport joins the Collegiate Baseball League as a charter member with a slate of road games before a home opener April 15 at Seaside Park.

New York Tony DiBiase Peter Schmidt St. Nicholas Arena DiBiase New York University Schmidt Eddie Machen Redding Calif Zora Folley Chandler Ariz Machen University of Bridgeport Hunter College Hunter Purple Knights Lou Saccone John McKeon Bridgeport Fairleigh Dickinson University Seaside Park Adelphi College Garden City Long Island University Saccone Bernie DePace Bob Sullivan John Aslan Charlie Pike Bob Sveda Charlie Doyle Johnny Giampaolo Ron Osborne Tony Granger Bob Darula

Marsala Takes Lead In Newfield Bowling Tourney

Joe Marsala rallied a three game total of 386 to lead the Class C event at Newfield Bowling Center. Ed Cunningham and Jack Gallagher tied for second with 377 as John Maloney 371 T Sportini 368 Vin Ennis 364 and George Seresin 361 follow. Tournament director Dan Riccio reports 162 entries.

Joe Marsala Newfield Bowling Center Ed Cunningham Jack Gallagher John Maloney T. Sportini Vin Ennis George Seresin Dan Riccio

Final Cup Playoffs Begin in Montreal as Bruins Meet Canadiens

The Boston Bruins face the Montreal Canadiens in Montreal Tuesday night in a best of seven series for the Stanley Cup. Bruins coach Milt Schmidt says the team has peaked and must stay there, while Canadiens publicist Frank Selke Jr. notes Boston appears stronger than in the regular season.

Boston Boston Bruins Canadians Montreal National Hockey League Bruins Milt Schmidt New York Rangers Detroit Canadiens Frank Selke, Jr Selke Schmidt Richard Beliveau Frien Harvey

Senior City Baseball League Meeting Planned for 1958 Season

The Senior City Baseball league will meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the White Eagles hall. President Logan Fisher urges all officers to be present as plans for the 1958 season will be discussed.

White Eagles Hall Logan Fisher

Red Sox blank Tigers in Florida spring game

Boston pitchers Frank Sullivan and Tom Brewer combined for a 3-0 win over Detroit in Sarasota. Sullivan went six innings, Brewer three hitless, despite Brewer’s recent finger injury. Pacing the Sox, Jim Piersall and Dick Gemert drove in runs as Boston reaches 16 wins in Grapefruit league play.

Sarasota Fla Red Sox Frank Sullivan Tom Brewer Detroit Tigers Sullivan Brewer Mike Higgins Billy Hoeft Jim Piersall Frank Malzone Oett Trompson F. Sullivan Valentinetti Daley W—F. Silvan

South African pair win womens doubles at lawn tennis championship

Sandra Reynolds and Renee Schuurman of South Africa defeated Louise Brough of Beverly Hills and Shirley Bloomer of Britain 4 6 6 3 in the women's doubles final. Rain suspended play yesterday with Brough and Schuurman leading 5 4 in the first set.

Johannesburg Sandra Reynolds Renee Schuurman South Africa Louise Brough Beverly Hills Calif Shirley Bloomer Britain Brough Miss Schuurman Rals Gordon Forbes Misa J Forbes Ie Gaertner Miss Reynolds B. Woodroofe D. Hales Torben Ubt Leventhal Terrands Palace Santo Construction Tilton's NaChamp's

Dodgers Bludgeon Burdette in 11-5 Opening Win

Los Angeles pounded Lew Burdette in the first inning and cruised to an 11-5 victory over Milwaukee. Dick Gray sparked the parade with a three run homer and a total of five RBIs, while Bob Hazle hit a pinch homer for the Braves. Burdette failed to retire a batter as Trowbridge and Robinson closed out the game.

Clemente FT. Myers Fla Bob Clemente Pittsburgh Pirates Kansas City Vern Law Pirates Jack Urban Athletics Law Urban Billy Hunter Danny Murtaugh Pittsburgh H. Smith Law and Fort Worth Texas Los Angeles Dodgers Lew Burdette Milwaukee Braves Burdette Bob Trowbridge Humbert Robinson Dodgers Dick Gray Los Angeles Bob Hazle Braves Carl Erskine Wise Don Newcombe Milwaukee Nashville Tenn Jim Lemon Washington Senators Cincinnati Redlegs Washington Brooks Lawrence Hal Griggs Truman Clevenger Lemon Washington DC Alti Freeman Schmidt Burgess Detterer Griggs Chetenger Korched Worm L—Lawrence

Celtics Hawks Rally Ties NBA Final at 2-2

The Celtics beat the Hawks 109 to 98 in St. Louis to even the best of seven final series at two games each. Bob Cousy scored 24 points and Bill Sharman added 21 for Boston while Cliff Hagan led Atlanta with 27 as Russell sat out with a sprain. Free throw woes plagued the Hawks who missed 2 of 54 attempts.

Machen San Francisco Folley Floyd Patterson Ring Magazine National Boxing Association Johnny Busso New York Larry Boardman Marbero Conn Boston Busso Boardman Joey Maxim Cleveland Ring Hans Kalbfell Stuttgart Germany ST. Louis Boston Celtics St. Louis Hawks National Basketball Association Celtics Bill Russsell Hawks Bob Cousy Bill Sharman Cliff Hagan

YMCA Chess Club Meeting Noted Tonight

The YMCA Chess Club meets tonight at 7:30. New members, beginners and experts, are being enrolled.

Ymca Chess Club YMCA

ABC Bowling Girls Set Two New Records

The ABC girls team set two new records in a Girls Inter-Alley league win over Kingsway. ABC Jassies posted a high team single of 611 surpassing Fairfield Academy’s 592 and finished with a record three-score of 1624. Armenis Thomas led with 352 and Tony Maxim 344.

ABC Kings‘way ABC Jassies Holland Fairfield Academy Armenis Thomas Tony Maxim Thomas Kialorstii Wehrer

Fairfield Pin Squad Wins Rolloff Over Danbury

The Fairfield Academy men’s bowling team edged Danbury in a rolloff to decide a postponed Fairfield County league match. Individual scores listed include Vostekion Tae 140 114 123, Binchia 132 91 109, Nazearo 110 120 117, Poll 149 197 157, Nassit 9, Roneky 115 99 339, Beker 131 139, DeBrske 121 92 140, Hedda 156 107.

Fairfield Academy Danbury Fairfield County Asqrry Vostekion Tae Josere Binchia Nazearo Nassit Roneky Beker Distal DeBrske Hedda

Phils Edge Yankees 3-2 in 12 Innings

Dave Philley homered off Bob Grim in the 11th as the Phillies beat the Yankees 3 to 2 in 12 innings in Columbia. Richie Ashburn scored on Tony Kubek’s error, Stan Lopata homered, and Warren Hacker got the win after Sturdivant started for New York. Turley left with a swollen knee after practice.

Columbia S. C Dave Philley Bob Grim Jues Phillies New York Yankees Yankees Roman Semproch Phillies Yankee Tony Kubek Richie Ashburn Kubek Stan Lopata Bob Miller Moose Skowran Warren Hacker Miller Ith Tom Sturdivant Phils Grim Bob Turley Turley New York Philadelphia Sturdivant Howard Johnson Sergproch Hacker Lopate Lopata Fhiller

Rose wins indoor swimming triple crown at Yale

Murray Rose 19 from Australia wins 440 yard freestyle to complete a triple crown at the AAU championships at Yale. He joins fellow Aussie Jon Henricks as major winners amid 14 new American and meet records as Southern California freshman team tops the team standings.

New Haven Murray Rose Bland Australia Yale University Rose Jon Henricks University of Southern California Southern California Indiana University Frank McKinney Manuel Sanguily Havana Cuba Ohio State University

International FIFA junior soccer results and major league exhibitions

Readable sports wires indicate Italy Turkey and Yugoslavia won in a junior FIFA tournament in Dudelange Luxembourg with multiple 0s and 5s noted amid scattered names. Separate reports show Baltimore Orioles beat the Cubs 7 to 3 in an exhibition in Scottsdale, Jim Lemon hit two homers as the Washington Senators defeated Cincinnati 3 to 1 in Nashville, and Dick Donovan fueled the Chicago White Sox 4 to 1 over the St Louis Cardinals in Houston with a homer and RBI.

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