Harding and Bassick Nines Victorious Presidents Triumphant
Harding High School defeated Stratford 9 to 1 at Longbrook Park, with Harding pitcher Nick Vancho allowing only three hits. Bill Onuska led with four hits, while Green and Cerra drove in three runs each as the Presidents clinched their first win over Stratford this season.
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Warren Harding
Stratford
North Paraders
Longbrook Park
Bridgeport
Harding
Seaside Park
Stamford
Lock City
East
Vancho
Nick Vancho
Presidents
Spry
Walt Pawlak
Ted Lukas
Joe Vitko
Bobby Green
Onuska
Bill Onuska
Pedro Tagatac
Green
Sonny Cerra
Caraders
Eddie Gee
Jack Noble
Gee
Noble
Cerra
Matty Onuska
Tagatac
Charley Connelly
Ronnie Cocciola
Stratford Basdipe
Abrhoa Pawlak
Cataldi
Lubas
Astoch
Karpos
Burns
W.onuska
Arber
UiGee
Ussell
Garam'la
Mastronici
Unuska
Nobie
Connelly
Vitko
Berger Sparks Bassick Rally To Beat Central 9-8
Led by catcher Ken Berger with a homer and two singles, Bassick High School defeated Central 9 to 8 in the opening game of the round robin city baseball championship at Seaside Park. Langel earned the win after relief help from Lengel as Central staged a late rally but fell short.
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Ken Berger
Bassick High School
Central
Seaside Park
Hilltoppers
Bassick
Don Mastrone
Dick Mitchell
Lions
Mike Lengel
Berger
Mitchell
Mike Grosso
Ronnie Calabrese
Lengel
Calabrese
Bob Jablonsky
Porky
Vieira
Grosso
Jablonsky
John Fitzpatrick
Bob Beslove
Dick McKnight
Ireland Cheers Switch to Calvert Whiskey
Ireland, an auto dealer from Ventnor City, N J, reports switching to Calvert Reserve after testing it against his old favorite. He praises Calvert as smoother and more flavorful and notes Calvert Distillers Corp based in New York City.
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Ireland
Ventnor City
N. J
Harry S. Ireland
Calvert Reserve
Calvert Distillers Corp
New York City
Brakettes Drill At Memorial Field In 4:30 Practice
The Raybestos Brakettes repeat drills today at Memorial Field at 4:30 with thirteen veterans returning and several promising newcomers. Coach Bernie Kaplan aims to reclaim the state softball crown won by Hartford Laurelettes last year. Veterans include Shirley Dubee Ann Edmondson Marie Ottaviano Annabelle Pia Delores Ruffo Chic Meehan and Rusty Abernathy.
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Raybestos Brakettes
Memorial Field
Bernie Kaplan
Brakettes
Hartford Laurelettes
Shirley Dubee
Ann Edmondson
Marie Ottaviano
Annebelle Pia
Delores Ruffo
Chic Meehan
Rusty Abernathy
Caselli Wins Newfield Girls Bowling Tourney
Jean Caselli won the Newfield tournament with a three game total of 360 and a top prize of 30 dollars. Ann Coletsos finished second with 351 and 12 dollars while Violet Pratt placed third with 343 and 10 dollars.
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Jean Caselli
Newfield
Ann Coletsos
Violet Pratt
Devon
Edith NeuBauer
Ann Kulka
Mary Bike
Fran Britt
Jean Dwyer
Agnes Bory
Jean Chomic
Mildred Allen
Rita Wilkerson
Dot Boos
Mary DeChello
Mary Deasen
Jean Kusha
Mary Gall
Golf league planned by recreation board seeks teams
The Board of Recreation plans a senior golf league and aims to field many teams. Last year’s competitors included the Rosebuds Springwoods Zega's All Stars Sorge's Confectionery Jewish Community Center and Felts All Stars. Interested entrants may call 5-5292.
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Board of Recreation
Rosebuds
Springwoods
Zega
All-Stars
Sorge’s Confectionery
Jewish Community Center
Felts All Stars
Duke's Jack Coombs to retire as coach on Aug 31
John W. Jack Coombs, Duke University baseball coach for 24 years, will retire August 31 in accordance with Duke policy requiring staff retirement after the academic year in which they reach 69. He previously coached at Rice Williams Princeton and led numerous major league players.
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Duke
Rice
Baseball Drills Schedule For Local Parks
Today the White Eagles meet at 5 30 p m at Beardsley park for a 5 30 p m drill. Friday the North End Little League gathers at 4 p m at Beech wood park for practice. Sunday Berkshire Juniors hold a 1 30 p m drill at Seaside park dis No 6.
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Beardsley Park
Mare
Beechwood Park
Berkshire
Seaside Park
New York Board Clears Vejar Davey Boxing Bout
The New York State Athletic Commission lifted objections to the Vejar Davey fight in Chicago on May 7 after an amicable agreement with promoters and managers. Davey will box in Syracuse within 30 days after the Vejar bout, with a tentative Basilio clash in Syracuse May 15.
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New York
New York State Athletic Commission
Chico Vejar
Chuck Davey
Chicago
Bob Christenberry
Syracuse
Davey
Chicago International Boxing Club
Vejar
Norm Rothschild
Carmen Basilio
Chicago Stadium
Basilio Ut
Basilio
Rothschild
Christenberry
Davey-Basilio
New York Commission
Illinois Commission
Illinois
Vejar-Davey
Joe Tuiner
Clayt McGran to speak at JCC Cage Dinner
Clayt McGraw will be guest speaker at the Jewish Community Center Eleven League Dinner tonight announced by Chick Rosnick. McGraw, director of recreation in Danbury, is noted for coaching. Two playoff games precede the dinner: Burger Alarms vs Cisco Slivers at 5 p.m. and Bretton Bombers vs Wildcats at 6 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayt McGraw
Jewish Community Center
Softball drills and schedule at Beechwood and Went fields
The notice lists softball drills and game times at Zion Lutheran and other locations. Entries include Beechwood park at 5 to 6 p.m., Went field 6:30 p.m., and Seaside district events with multiple dia numbers and venues.
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Zion Lutheran
Dia
Beechwood Park
Beechwood
Beaside Park
Lombard
Ey Lombard
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O'Zinsky
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Mastrone
Ngyel
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McKnight
Zinsky
Beslove
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SUN Oil Company
Victor
Golf League
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M’gran
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Gibson
Gibson Diamond
Gibson Distilling CO
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