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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1967

Page

10

Masters lead sparks blazing 67 by Bert Yancey

In Dallas the Masters chase saw Bert Yancey shoot 67 to seize a lead as Bill Utley of Indiana University set the pace in the 20 yard medley and Ralph Hutton plus Greg Charlton chased behind. UCLA’s Mike Burton matched the American 500 yard freestyle record but missed facing Greg Buckingham who was sidelined by illness.

Dallas UPI Bill Utley Indiana University Utley Dick Roth Stanford Roth Mike Burton UCLA Greg Buckingham Buckingham Burton Southern Methodist University Greg Charlton Southern California Ralph Hutton Foothill College Los Altos Hills Calif Doug Russell Arlington

Stanley Cup Semifinals Scores Lincolners Montreal Triumphs

Montreal defeats New York 6 to 4 in a Stanley Cup semifinal game while Chicago gains a 4 2 win over Taronfa.

Montreal New York Chicago

Canadiens Stage Five-Goal Third Period for 6-4 Win

Montreal roared back in the Stanley Cup opener, scoring five goals in the final period to beat New York 6-4. Backstrom netted the winner at 14:55, with Beliveau Insurance late. Rangers’ Gilbert scored twice on power plays as Giacomin faced heavy pressure.

Montreal Ull Ralph Backstrom Montreal Canadiens New York Rangers Canadiens Claude Provost J.C. Tremblay John Ferguson Backstrom Claude Larose Rangers Ed Giacomin Jean Beliveau Insurance Rod Gilbert New York Dave Balon Gilbert Boom Boom Geoffrion Vic Hadfield Hadfield Giacomin Vachon Laperriere Geoffrion Jim Neilson Don Marshall Art Skov Henri Richard Ne York Harry Howell Richard Toronto Pierre Pilote Chicago Hawks Jim Pappin Stan Mikita Bobby Hull Black Hawk Brack Lou Angotti John Ashley

Spartans and Slinko's team win Sterling League games

In Sterling House Senior league play at Stratford High, the Spartans beat the Giants 57 to 31 led by Ray Filakowski and Tom Perrault. Slinko's B&G outlasted the Hawks 56 to 47 with Roger Rader scoring 27. The Magicians clinched the Intermediate title by defeating the Rams 42 to 29, while the Jacks topped the Slinken Jrs 45 to 40.

Spartans Slinko Sterling House Stratford High School Ray Filakowski Tom Perrault Giants Roger Rader Hawks Magicians Rams Tom Lassiters Jacks Steve Bednar Slinken Jrs Wooster Junior High School Stinko Jrs Stinko’s G&g Spartangs Trotters Spartans Gre Ge Hoarding Kyoscugh Hoes y3Dereey Cordelo J. Pos Ro

Rain Cancels UB Hofstra Baseball Game at Seaside Park

Rain forced the cancellation of yesterday's scheduled baseball game between the University of Bridgeport and Hofstra University at Seaside Park. The Purple Knights, down to 20 games this season after two straight cancellations, will attempt to open their season tomorrow with a doubleheader against the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, with game one slated for 1 pm.

University of Bridgeport Hofstra University Seaside Park Purple Knights U.S. Coast Guards Academy New London

Middle Street offers youth volleyball leagues and softball season

Applications for Middle Street Boys Club volleyball leagues are being accepted for seniors 18 and under intermediates 16 and under juniors 13 and under and midgets eight to ten. Games occur on Monday and Wednesday nights and the indoor softball season opens April 13 with Wilbur Cross Franklin Roosevelt Lincoln and Franklin schools. Interested teams or schools may register by contacting Mr. Cathey at the Club.

Middle Street Middle Street Club

Yancey takes Masters lead in windblown first round

Bert Yancey shot five under par 67 for a three stroke lead at Augusta National in windy conditions. Billy Casper and Dawning Gray tied for second at 70. Jack Nicklaus and Sam Snead open at even par 72.

Bert Yancey Tallahassee Fla Augusta National Golf Club David M Moffit Augusta UPI Augusta National Billy Casper Dawning Gray Pensacola Yancey Julius Boros Tony Jacklin Dick Siderows Westport Gray Casper Jack Nicklaus Sam Snead Jay Hebert Phil Rodgers Mason Rudolph Tommy Bolt John Miller Gene Littler Canavan George Knudson Peter Butler Bobby Nichols Nicklaus Biz Jack Arnold Painter Micklaus Gay Brewer Palmer Oros Bert Vance Downing Gray Tony Jacksln Tommy Ball Doverberd Yarn George Knudson Gene Litter John Ailler Jock Nicklaus Isii Aas Rudolph Guy Brewer Jr Jocky Cupit Roberto Dewicenro Terry On Paul Horney Dove Marr Robert Jurphy Kelagle Arnold Palmer Juan Rodriguez Ua Bob Rosburg Frank Beard A-Deen Bemon Chen Ching-po Bruce Devlin Roy Floyd Doug Ford Rod Funseth Harold Henning Ben Hogan Mad Don January Wi Don Massengale A-Aichael Marley Doug Sanders Dave Thomas Ramon Sota Art Woll Sr Tommy Aaron Donald Allen George Archer Robert Cole Eats Rives McBee Gary Player Jock Burke Jr Tig Joseph Corr Ron Cerrado Bob Charles A-dames Grant Luis Silverio API Ken Sill Hideyo Sugimata Ken Venturi Ridley Wysang Jerry Barber Gary Cowan Bate Anu Mivicy Bruce Crompton Gardner Dickinson al Gelberger Linnel Hebert Bob Geolby Herman Kelser Henry Pleard Johnny Pott Dave Bob Stantantae Wes Elis Jr Thomas Tayer Bob Verney Pater Alliss Dew Finster Ralph Guldaht Tommy Jacobstetveene Atock Lewis Jimmy Demaretci Cary Auddrecott Claude Harmon Howard Yancey Gene Sarazendy Cardi Lind

Devlin Fires Double Eagle at Augusta Masters

Australian Bruce Devlin carded a 3 over par 74 in the Masters opening round. He holed a 53 yard double eagle at the eighth hole with a three wood, the ball rolling into the cup after landing in front of the green. Devlin noted the hole suited such a shot and compared it to Sarazen’s famed 1935 double eagle.

Dave Marr Bob Murphy Jacky Cupit Terry Dili Chi Chi Rodriguez Kel Nagle Argentina Roberto Devicenzo Bong Sanders Gary Player CBS Brewer Marr Art Wall Nicklaus Wall Ben Hogan Jimmy Devaret Gene Sarazen Augusta UPI Bruce Devlin Devlin Craig Wood Sarazen

Mets Send John Lewis to Minor League Club

ST PETERSBURG Fla The New York Mets reassigned outfielder Johnny Lewis to their minor league training base at Homestead Florida on Thursday reducing the squad to 29 players.

Mets John Lewis ST. Petersburg Fla UPI New York Mets Johnny Lewis Homestead

Yancey Opens Masters Lead With 67 Round

Bert Yancey, a 28 year old from Chipley Florida and Philadelphia, tops the Masters after a 67 first round. He leads Billy Casper by three strokes, with other notables watching as he overcomes a late start to his pro career and past Army setback.

Augusta UPI Chipley Fla Philadelphia Billy Casper Downing Gray Pensacola Yancey Army West Point Nadia Nila

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