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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1967

Page

9

Yancey Holds One-Stroke Lead At Masters As Nicklaus Misses Cut

Bert Yancey surged Friday with a 73 to post 140 after 36 holes, clinging to a one-stroke lead over Brewer Nichols Boros and Jacklin amid record heat for the Masters. Jack Nicklaus shot 79 to miss the cut, his worst Masters round, while Gay Brewer and Julius Boros chased closers.

Yancey West Pointer Philadelphia Gay Brewer Bobby Nichols Julius Boros Tony Jacklin Nicklaus Big Jack Billy Casper Downing Gray Jacklin Brewer Boros Nichols George Archer Tommy Aaron Doug Ford Gary Player

Masters Golf Tour second-round standings at Augusta

In Augusta, second-round Masters standings show Bers Yancey at 140. Notables include Gary Player at 144, Arnold Palmer at 146, and Roberto De Vicenzo tied at 145. Player criticized Augusta fairways, calling them the longest he has played on, while noting he still aims to win.

Augusta UPI Bers Yancey Gullys Boros Tso Guy Brewer Jr Tony Tatkitn Bobby Nichols George Archer Tommy Aaron Roberto DeVicenzo III Juan Rodriggues Bob Rosburg o-Donald Alien Herold Henning Ben Hogan Doverdare Don Massengore Roman Solo O Robert Cole Kelonel Hebert FT Don January Rives AirBee Kel Nogle Sam Snead Dave Thomas Frank Beard Tommy Gola Ron Cerruds Jacky Cupit Terry Dik Joy Heber Phil Rodgers Ken_ Venturi A—Deane Beman Jock Burke Jr Joseph Carr Chea Chings Po Wes Ellis al Geibirger Joan Achiller Robert Aturphy Art ‘Woll Jr Jerry Barber Gary Cowan Roy Floyd Jock Nicklaus Dudley Wysong Johny Pott Luis Silverio Ken Stil Hideyo Sugimoto Bob Verney Richael Aankey Henry_ Picard Sob Charles Ralph Guldohl Herman Keiser Bob Goglby Peter Alliss Dow Finsterwold Bob Stoston Tommy Jacobs Dick Siderowt Roberto de Vicenzo Argentina Peter Butler England Arnold Palmer Nicklaus Doug Sanders Palmer Gary Player Htle Augusta National Bert Yancey Augusta National Golf Club

Nicklaus Bows Out of Masters in Augusta

Jack Nicklaus ends Masters bid after a seven over par 79 left him at 15 over Friday and out of the 36 hole cut. He keeps a brave view on the poor showing, recalling past success and promising more chances. Tommy Jacobs also misses the cut, finishing nine strokes over.

Augusta UPI Jack Nicklaus Georgia

Orcutt Club Names 4 Fitness Winners

Orcutt Boys' Club Week contest ended with four age groups in track and fitness events. Club director Emond announced the winners as Sam Baldwin Henry Bailey Harry Carrile and John Mace, with trophies presented by Ken Bruno.

Orcutt Emond Ken Bruno Sam Baldwin Waller Street Henry Bailey Panik Village Harry Carrile

Fairfield University Golfers Defeat Holy Cross 5-2

Fairfield University golf team improved to 3-4 this season by beating Holy Cross 5 to 2 at Shorehaven Country Club in Norwalk. Ted Coined led with a four over par round, winning his match 5 and 4, while Joe Palsa Dick Wirkus Dick Maloney John McConnachie and Coia remained undefeated in their singles matches.

Fairfield University Holy Cross Shorehaven Norwalk Ted Joe Falsa Dick Wirkus Dick Maloney John MccConachie Coia Fairfield Joe Palsa Larry Corbett John Anderson Charles Congemi Gary Stommedieu Paul Petry Ted Cola Paul Vesarios Wick Cumby John Hamel John McConnachie Paul Martino

Three Games on Tap at Shehan Center Start Tonight

The fourth annual Greater Bridgeport semi pro basketball tourney opens at Archbishop Shehan Center with three games. Schick Safety Razor faces New Haven Ravens in the 4:30 opener led by Mike Branch, followed by Jenkins Valves vs Fortin's Restaurant and a 7:30 finale pitting Lillian Furs against Savoy A A. Involved names include Stan Geter Les Lancaster Frank Stronczek Billy Rado Polinsky Huckaby Mahan Ely Thomp son Yasinski Snyder Murphy Koritko Kelly Linley Young Scully and St Francis Hospital Harford bye then Savoy Lillian Furs winner advances to semi finals built around top scorers and guards.

Greater Bridgeport Archbishop Shehan Center Schick Safety Razor Ymca Industrial Basketball League New Haven Ravens Hillhouse Fairfield U Mike Branch Jenkins Valves Fortin's Restaurant Naugatuck Stan Geter Les Lancaster Jenkins John Mastin Bob Thompson Ed Kennedy Fortin’s Frank Stronczek Billy Rado University of Georgia Naugy Lillian Furs New Haven Savoy A.A Savoys Yale Bill Polinsky Jim Huckaby Cross Roger Mahan Villanova Big Bob Ely Hamden High Furiers Dick Thompson Joe Yasinski al Snyder Brian Murphy

Twinbill slate for UB and SHU on today’s schedule

A doubleheader day awaits as Sacred Heart hosts Pace College in a two seven inning game set to start at 1 p.m. The University of Bridgeport meets Coast Guard Academy in New London seeking its first wins this season. SHU relies on Mike Mullen and Wally Hrabstock to spark the offense with Joe Bean to choose two pitchers for UB.

Sacred Heart Pace College University of Bridgeport Coast Guard Academy New London Pioneers Fairfield Ron Kavanaugh Stags Wally Hrabstock Frank Klein Shu Mike Mullen Hrabstock Joe Bean John Kovacs Bob Meomartino Ken Urban Herb Gordon Purple Knights

Sterling Seniors Reach Branford Open Final

The Sterling House Seniors beat East Haven Townies as they advance to the Branford Open final. Frank Norris led with 18 points and 18 rebounds, Pat Foley and Jim Fitzsimmons added 16 and 14 points. The Sterlings meet Branford CYO All Stars at 9:45 this afternoon in Branford.

Sterling House East Haven Stonick Shel Morris Sullivan Vinton O & B DeFino Sitasimmona Cercana Troley Sraith Pascorella Gombardélin

Montclair State Beats Bridgeport In Openers 63-38

Montclair State's track team built a 23-4 edge in distance events to topple Bridgeport 63-38 in the season opener at Upper Montclair New Jersey. Bruce Hubler led with shot put and discus wins. several teammates also claimed events as UB held a few podiums.

Upper Montclair N. J Montclair State University of Bridgeport Bruce Hubler Purple Knights Bob Tait Wayne Donadio Bill Sciallo Mike Milave Sciallo Howie Wood Milave Alan Spindel Ronl Davis CCNY New York Vicn Hubler Kuho Jones Riker Kovalsick Ard Balamucki

Coed Team to Drill Bridgeport Softball Tryouts

The Bridgeport Coed softball team will practice tomorrow at 2 pm on Wentfield. All area girls may attend to try out for this year's Coed program coached by Ed Maccioca. They will compete in the Connecticut Women's softball league and the Yankee Conference with squads from Rhode Island New York and Massachusetts.

Bridgeport Wentfield Ed Maccioca Rhode Island New York Massachusetts Civil Service Commission City of United States Civil Service Commixaion Lyon Terrace Connecticut Palice Head Sunrears Congress Street Caroting Street

Clemente Oliva Favored to Win Batting Titles in 1967

United Press International polls 24 baseball experts favor Roberto Clemente of the Pirates as the NL batting champion and Tony Oliva of the Twins as the AL title holder for 1967. Clemente topped NL voting with 15 of 22 while Oliva led AL with 18 votes. Robinson and Yaz drew limited support.

NEW York UPI Roberto Clemente Pittsburgh Pirates Tony Oliva Minnesota Twins United Press International UPL Board of Clemente Oliva Frank Robinson Baltimore Carl Yastrzemski Boston Robinson Yaz Pittsburgh Matty Alou Matty Felipe Atlanta Braves Hank Aaron Atlanta Yastrzemski Aaron Amajors

Astros Edge Yankees On Wynn's Single 1-0

Houston tops New York 1-0 as Jim Wynn drives in Sonny Jackson with a third inning single. Larry Dierker allows seven through seven, with Claude Raymond and Danny Schneider finishing the shutout in the Astrodome.

Houston Tex Jim Wynn Sonny Jackson Houston Astros New York Yankees Astrodome Jackson al Downing Larry Dierker Yankees Claude J Raymond Danny Schneider Horace Clarke John Kennedy Dierker Downing Tom Tresh New York Tillotson Bohnson Gitles Schneider Bateman

Braves star Eddie Mathews moves to new position with Astros

Eddie Mathews, veteran star of 15 Braves seasons, was traded to Houston at year end 1966. He will likely start at first base for the Astros against Atlanta next Tuesday, after learning the shift from a newsman and receiving a public letter of apology from Braves chairman William Bartholomay.

Atlanta Braves Ed Mathews John Edward Mathews Braves Houston Astros Atlanta New York Washington Los Angeles Cincinnati Pittsburgh Philadelphia Chicago Cubs San Francisco St. Louis Reds Dodgers Yankees Senators Minnesota Baltimore Chicago White Sox Boston Detroit California Cleveland Kansas City Matthews Milwaukee The

Hockey Results in American League Playoffs

In a murky scan of the American League playoffs a hockey result is noted with Rochester as a participant. The readable text shows a score or marker but details are unclear and partially garbled. The fragment confirms involvement of Rochester in the playoff context.

Exhibition Baseball Results From Yesterday

Yesterday’s results include Cincinnati defeating Cleveland. Minnesota, New York, Chicago, and Kansas City in exhibition games. Philadelphia plays Pittsburgh, Houston faces New York, Atlanta hosts Minnesota, and St. Louis meets Washington. Other matchups listed include San Francisco, Boston, and Chicago at various venues.

Yesteray Philadelphia Pittsbur Cincinnati Cleveland Panne Iogend Ali Tants Minnesota Noustan New York Baltimore Jackson Paliadelphia Pittsburgh Richmond Houston Hodere Atlanta Atlante Shreveport St. Louis Washington Warsins Chicago Wrigley Field Des Ancetes Kansas City Kontos Sawrancisce California San Francisce Moston Desceit Heven

Spartans Edge Tratters In Final Seconds At Stratford High

Ron Kavanaugh scored 21 to lead the Spartans as Sterling House League edged the Tratters 53 51 with a last 15 second surge. Ron Per rault added three late free throws, Pat Kavanaugh 14, while Mike Koritko was held to 1.

Ron Kavanaugh Ron Perrault Spartans Tratters Sterling House Stratford High Gym Pat Mike Koritko Roger Rader Stinka B & G Giants Magicians Slinkers Garry Rader Rams Jacks Stratford High Hustlers Trotters Collegians

Jenkins Brothers Win Dusty Cribbage Title

The Jenkins Brothers Frank Jedow and John Yarasavich captured the championship in the third annual YMCA Industrial Cribbage tournament at the Y. They defeated the Lycoming team Edward Brescia and Ted Caraglior in the final. Forty teams and eighty players from nine Greater Bridgeport Industries competed. the league will close its 1967 season with a dinner next Thursday at Giaquinto's Robin Hood.

Jenkins Brothers Frank Jedow John Yarasavich YMCA Jedow Yarasavich Lycoming Edward Brescia Ted Caraglior Greater Bridgeport Industries Ymca Industrial Cribbage League Giaquinto

American records fall at AAU swimming meet in Dallas

Don Schollander of Yale and Santa Clara’s Mark Spitz set new American marks on night two of the men’s national AAU championship in Dallas. Schollander swam 200 yards in 1 41.7 and matched the pending 1 41.3 in the NCAA meet. Spitz, a Santa Clara junior, posted 200 yard butterfly in 1 50.6 surpassing the 1 41 4 standard. Ken Merten of SMU won 100 breast in 58.9, near the American mark, as Schollander avenged an NCAA loss with Buckingham weakened by illness and hospitalization.

Dallas UPS Don Schollander Yale Santa Clara Mark Spitz Schollander Tokyo Sanford Greg Buckingham Spitz Fred Schmidt Indiana Ken Merten Southern Methodist Buckingham Mike Fitzmaurice Villanova Mike Burton UCLA Carl Robie Michigan Fred Jaywood Charles Hickcox Charles Goettsche

Different Class Gets Grand National Nod

The Grand National at Aintree drew bets on Gregory Peck’s Different Class as the favorite to win with potential earnings of 17,630 pounds. Angia was also favored by locals to claim a second straight victory, a feat not seen since Reynoldstown 31 years ago.

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Slow Pitch Notes Practice Sessions Tomorrow

Famous Pizza will hold its first practice at 10 30 a m tomorrow on Barnum 14. Renz Hauling also schedules practice and tryouts at 10 a m at Whitney Park route 110 Monroe. Renz Hauling will compete in the Fairfield Sunday Morning league this season.

Famous Pizza Barnum 14 Renz Hauling Whitney Park Route 110 Monroe Fairfield

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