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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1967

Page

4

Dodgers Top Cardinals 9-3 Behind Fairly Big Game

Los Angeles cruised to a 9-3 victory over St Louis as Willie Fairly drove in five runs including a first season homer. Claude Osteen earned the win, holding the Cards to one run through seven innings before a late rally.

UPI Dodger Los Angeles St. Louis Cardinals Claude Osteen Dodgers Jeft St. Louis Ron Hunt Lou Johnson Fairly John Roseboro Julian Javier Bob Bailey Roseboro Cardinal Ray ‘Washburn Orlando Cepeda Brock Parker Flood Hunt Maris L. Johnsn Gogilono Lefebvre Romeno Roseborne Maxvill Javier Felrty S—L. Johnson Ae Sf—Levebvre Phore Bass Washburn

Flood drives in two as Cardinals.top Dodgers 3 1 in eighth

Curt Flood delivered a bases loaded single in the eighth to break a 1-1 tie and propel the St. Louis Cardinals to a 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Bob Gibson earned the victory, his third straight, allowing five hits. Gene Michael and Lou Brock added key hits as St. Louis snapped a six game skid against L A. Roger Maris and Flood each had five hits to extend their eight game hitting streaks.

LOS Angeles UPI Curt Flood St. Louis Cardinals Los Angeles Dodgers Bob Gibson Dodger Don Drysdale Cardinals Dal Maxville Gibson Ron Fairly Lou Brock Flood Maxvill Wes Parker Orlando Cepeda Gene Michaels Dodgers Fairly Jim Lefebvre Bob Bailey Roger Maris

Giants Braves Doubleheader Postponed By Rain

San Francisco announced the Sunday doubleheader between the Giants and Braves was postponed due to rain and wet grounds. No makeup date was given as umpires halted play with Tom Haller at bat in the second inning after tarpaulin was used during hour long delays.

San Francisco UPI Atlanta Braves San Francisco Giants Tom Haller

Cubs Top Pirates 7 3 as Gigon Hit Makes Debut

Rookie Norm Gigon homered for his first major league hit driving in three as the Cubs beat the Pirates 7 to 3 at Wrigley Field in frigid wind swept conditions. Jenkins earned his second win with 10 strikeouts, while Pizarro took the loss after giving up four Cubs runs in the fourth. Clendenon and Clemente homered for Pittsburgh.

Chicago UPI Norm Gigon Pittsburgh I Chicago Cubs Pirates Wrigley Field Cubs Pittsburgh Matt Ferguson Jenkins Jenkins Gigon Juan Pizarro Pizarro Don Kessinger Glenn Beckett Donny Clendenon Billy Williams Randy Hundley Adolfo Phillips Philips Phares Denkins Clendenon Alley Becker Clemente Wills S-Williams Se-Aundiey Erek Shellenback Bavaivers Jenkins

Frederickson to Speak at Bridgeport CYO Fete Dinner

Tucker Frederickson of the New York Giants will headline a dinner honoring the four CYO teams representing the Bridgeport diocese in this year’s New England tournament. Guests include Mayor Hugh Curran Bishop Walter Curtis and others. awards cover Scholar Athlete and Coach of the Year with runner-up trophies for St Thomas Norwalk St Leo Stratford St Raphael Bridgeport and St Teresa Trumbull. Tickets are available at the CYO office Kolbe High School Journey’s Inn dinner venue.

Tucker Frederickson New York Giants CYO Bridgeport New England Church of Assumption Fairfield St. Mary's Holy Name Stratford St. Michael's Hugh Curran Walter Curtis William B. Meyer Larry Pace Frank Adrianni

Ellsworth Sparks Phillies Nightcap Win at Mets

Phladelphia pitcher Dick Ellsworth, in his first Phillies appearance after a winter trade from Chicago, held New York to one run as Philadelphia beat the Mets 3-1 in the nightcap. Richie Allen homered twice on the twin bill, Tony Gonzalez added his second homer, and Tony Taylor plated the deciding run with a fourth inning squeeze bunt. In game one, Linz drove in the go ahead run in the seventh for a 10-6 Phillies victory as Allen homered again and Davis doubled for New York’s offense.

NEW York UPI Dick Ellsworth Philadelphia Phillies New York Mets Phil Linz Ellsworth Phillies Chicago Cubs Bn Denehy Richie Allen Tony Gonzalez Tony Taylor Allen Mets Gonzalez Tommy Davis Tommie Reynolds Alen Johnny Callison Taylor Linz Jerry Buchek Davis Ron Swoboda Pareadelphia Ab Briggs Bosch Harrelson Reynolds Rowel Dano Gostsen Alomar Ss Lie Pats Swobdoda Jones Beer Philodelphis Gine Kerk Ut Bi Riagse Cordwel -Swobods Alien Alien” Tray” Oe Buchek, Horrel Seri Holt G. Jackson Estrada Hamilton Estrada Wp-Estrada Philadelphia Bi Briggs Pruley Francona Bochex Alsmorton Callison Boyer Gonzalez Cf Jones Ct Dalrymple Eave Stoml Proont Swododa Ib Elsworth Reynolds Rf Grote Horretson S Horretson S$ 3016 Denehy Proco Goossen Hemiston P Ad York Tob-Phiadelphia Rew- York Hrs-Gonzalez Altentain Tevler Socrehy Evewarth

Bullard-Havens Triumphs 58-47 Over Kolbein Track

Bullard-Havens Tech track team defeated Kolbein 58 to 47 in a dual meet at Sacred Heart University field. Winners included Porrett in the 100 and 200 yard dashes, Holmiller in multiple events, LaPorte leading the two-mile, and Bekech securing several podiums for Kolbein.

Bullard-Havens Tech Kolbe Sacred Heart University Paorzelt Izonominax Bekech Macherino Myord Dosh Porrett Rominskid Ron Blank Inssick Kupinsk Rewalski Findrey Miteron Holmiller Muroch Loforte LaPorte Tygrach Porte Simek Balda Plecka Hey Gewen Jessie Siamonthsey Bullard Mavens

Masters Adds Two Pros to 1968 Field

Augusta National officials announced plans to add two more American pros to the Masters Golf Tournament field in 1968 by changing qualifications. Clifford Roberts said six nonqualifying American pros will be nominated by the PGA based on points earned over the year.

Augusta Augusta National Clifford Roberts PGA

Perez and Johnson lead Reds past Astros 5 3

Deron Johnson and Tony Perez drove in four Reds runs as Cincinnati beat Houston 5 3. Johnson and Perez hit in first inning singles, Perez doubled for the final run in the sixth, and Milt Pappas earned the win with Ted Abernathy closing. Bo Belinsky delivered five scoreless innings in relief of Wilson.

Houston UPI Deron Johnson Tony Perez Cincinnati Reds Houston Astros Johnson Reds Perez Milt Pappas Ted Abernathy Astros Pappas Don Wilson Tommie Harper J. Pinson Pete Rose John Bateman Bob Aspromonte Ron Davis Bo Belinsky Wilson Carroll Sembera Tommy ‘ Helms Harper Pinson Jackson S Rosell Avs Morgan Brothews Veyan Abernathy Botemon Helms Harris Cardenos Asoromat Edwards Giusti Praooo Pappas Davis Ruiz

Yesterday's Results and Today Schedule Summary

Scores include Washington 5 Chicago 1 and Minnesota 4 Detroit 2. California split with Cleveland 6-1 and 2-1. Baltimore beat Kansas City 5-2 and KC 8 Baltimore 7. New York 7 Boston 5. Pitchers listed for today include Boston Bennett at Washington Pascual, Pittsburgh Ribant at Chicago Holtzman, Cincinnati Eltis at Houston Ginst, St Louis Jaster at Los Angeles Miller.

Washington Chicago Minnesota Detroit California Cleveland Baltimore Kansas City New York Boston Bennett Pascual Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cincinnati Houston Los Angeles St. Louis Atlanta San Francisco Ribant Holtzman Eltis Ginst Jaster Miller Wwe GB

Moore Pitches Senators over White Sox 5-1

Barry Moore pitched a seven hitter in his first start of the year to lead the Washington Senators to a 5-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox. He aided his cause with a single, run, and a sacrifice fly, while Bernie Allen homered to start the scoring. Moore set the pace through six innings before Chicago rallied briefly in the ninth to spoil the shutout.

Washington UPI Barry Moore Washington Senators Chicago White Sox Bernie Allen Moore Ed Brinkman Senators Cap Peterson Paul Casanova Brinkman Casanova J.C. ‘Martin Wayne Cansy Tom Agee Chicago Annty Machinaton Ceric Williams Bulard Allen Weithelm Valentine Et Berry Agee Hansen Wood Oond Higoins Gogo Keworthy Taores Aste Rorting Or Wover Adolf Cousey Uno Allensth Seite Brinkman SF Moore Weford Valentine Yiard Wip-Moore Pb-Josephson Martin

Shamrock Rovers Win Cup Final In Dublin

Shamrock Rovers defeated St Patrick's Athletic 3 to 2 in the Irish Cup final to claim the title. Next month the team tours the United States as the Boston Shamrock Rovers in the new American Soccer Association.

Dublin UPI Shamrock Rovers St. Patrick’s Athletic United States Boston Shamrock Rovers American Soccer Association

Bridgeporters Defeat New York Squad 3 2 in Thrilling Match

Bridgeporters beat Schwaben's 3 2 at Throg Neck stadium in New York. Jimmy White opened with a 50 yard solo to tie at one. Joe McGuigan scored twice for Bridgeport, with first from Bobby Dik ranian's rebound and second on his own to seal the win as Schwaben added a late goal.

Bridgeport Schwaben New York Throg Neck Bridgeporters Jimmy White Joe McGuigan Park City Bobby Dikranian

Langdon wins at Mill River pro shop tourney

Tom Langdon captured gross honors at Mill River Country Club with 74. Mrs Terry Griffin led women's gross with 94. Nearby contenders included Ben Costello 75 and George McCormick 75. Low net went to Nick Braccio 69, matching cards with Sal Spadaccino and Rudy Knablein. Women’s lawnet saw Jean Halberg top field with 79.

Tom Langdon Mill River Country Club Terry Griffin London Ben Costello George McCormick Bill Stupack John Barry Hank Whitaker Andy Nelson Laura Lund Dorothy Sachs Jo Dagate Griffin Nick Braccio Sal Spadaccino Rudy Knablein Ted Gaieski al Terat Jim Ketcham

Red Sox to Make Up Postponed Washington Twin Bill

The Boston Red Sox announced a postponed April 19 doubleheader with Washington will be rescheduled in Boston in June and August. One half will be part of a Sunday June 11 twin bill at Fenway. the other half will be a twi-night doubleheader on Tuesday August 22 at Fenway.

Boston UPI Red Sox Washington Fenway

Umpire Ed Runge Injured. May Miss AL Season

Veteran umpire Ed Runge suffered a slipped disc and likely will miss the rest of the American League season. He underwent X-rays and faces traction for 10 days to two weeks, with a possible operation after. Runge first felt the injury in Minnesota last week while his three umpiring colleagues worked the Baltimore Kansas City doubleheader without a fourth umpire.

Baltimore UPI Ed Runge Runge Minnesota Bill Valentine al Salerno Jim Odom

Yankee Rally Beats Red Sox 7-5 In Comeback Win

Elston Howard delivered a two run pinch double in the fifth as the New York Yankees erased a 5-1 deficit to defeat the Boston Red Sox 7-5. Reliever Al Downing earned the win with six innings of one hit relief after entering trailing. Joe Pepitone, Tom Tresh, Mickey Mantle and Jake Gibbs sparked the rally with a series of hits and a sacrifice fly.

Boston Elston Howard Inni New York Yankees Red New York Darrell Brandon Joe Pepitone Steve Whittaker Brandon Jose Santiago Jake Gibbs Howard Santiago Yankee Tom Tresh Mickey Mantle Red Sox Jim Bouton Dalton Jones Yastrzemski Tony Horton George Thomas Sox Rico Petrocelli Thomas Russ Gibson Yankees Whitaker Carley Smith Gibbs Howser Simefore Tresh Jones Ro Robinson Ystrzmsk Hfsila Montleib Demeter Pepitone Eien Hanon Thanan E-Andrews Horton Themes Tb-Jones Andrews Gibson Yostrtemski Aid S Gibson SF Whitexer Gidea Beso Bouton Brondon Fisco

Twins Edge Tigers On Versalles Two-Run Triple

Detroit Sunday game ended 4-2 as Zailo Versalles lined a two run triple to break a ninth inning tie. Earl Wilson suffered the loss for Detroit while Al Worthington earned the win after Cash’s eighth inning homer tied the score. Rich Rollins and Walt Bond contributed early in the Twins rally.

Detroit UPI Zailo Versalles Minnesota Twins Detroit Tigers Versalles Earl Wilson Tony Oliva Ann Harmon Killebrew al Worthington Norm Cash Worthington Twins Rich Rollins Walt Bond Tigers Wilson Cash Minnesota Dean Chance Bondi Amer

A's rally tops Orioles 8 7 in eighth after late lead loss

Relief pitcher Jack Aker delivered a run scoring single in the eighth to cap a four run rally and lift the Kansas City Athletics to an 8-7 win over Baltimore. Earlier Frank Robinson homered twice and drove in five for the Orioles as they built a 7-4 advantage before KC stormed back.

Baltimore UPI Jack Aker Kansas City Athletics Orioles Akers Eddie Fisher Fisher Roger Repez Stu Miller Tim Tallon Aker Frank Robinson Luis Aparicio Boog Powell Sehadt Zunt Atots Johnstone Hinton Colovitaly Jr Blerall Frank Brooks Robinson Browns Tika A‘s Gotvietsa Culver Gecues Smisa Ma Steve Barber McGrockin Krolickp Jim Nash Cardenal Cleveland Es Wee Sky Fee Robinson Moe Drabow Slant Ramon Webster Earley Aylans Alien Drabowsky Keguk Lo Ana Miller Rick Mike Hirshber Snyder Wallace Charles Powell Fuleray Bietory Senfordp Oooog Seberp Known Green Belanger Rubio Smith Suorer Kelso Kralickp Webster Sarberp Sebre Thant Droiwsky Pari Ijhelaa Moye Ph Gower Coliona California Kansas City EZ Brown Saliians McFarkane Alvis E-Aporicia Los-Romes City Kansas City Hall Devaliile Ganrdiez Knoop Campaneris S. Miller Rae Drobowsky

Angels Sweep Indians In Twin Bill With Narrow Wins

California Angels beat Cleveland 2-1 in the nightcap after Marce lina Lopez scored the winning run on a ninth inning throwing error by Max Alvis. Bobby Knoop’s tie breaking single sparked a 9-6 opener as Angels complete the sweep of the four game series in chilly conditions before 8,993 fans.

Cleveland UPI Marcelina Lopez Max Alvis California Angels Bobby Knoop Alvis Jose Cardenal Duke Sims Lopez Indians Vic Davalillo Tom Satriano Jorge Rubio Larry Brown Angels Knoop Dick Radatz Cardena Paul Schaal Rick Reichardt Jack Kralick Satriano Kralick Rocky Colavito Jim Coates Gus Gil Jay Johnstone Don Mincher Jimmie Hall California Ciena

Early Bird Slow Pitch Tournament Entries Open

The Bridgeport Softball Umpires Association sponsors the Early Bird Tourney with a Thursday 7 p.m. deadline. Entry fee is $20 and applications are available at Sacred Heart University tennis center, Beardsley Park, or the Bridgeport Recreation Department offices.

Bridgeport Softball| Umpires Association Sacred Heart University Central Conn Bridgeport Beardsley Park

Cubs Option Browne Amid Roster Cut To 25

Outfielder Byron Browne of the Chicago Cubs was optioned to the Dallas Fort Worth team in the Texas League, trimming the Cubs to 25 players. The 24 year old rookie last year hit 16 home runs and played five games this season with two doubles and a single for a .201 average. Bob Raudman, 25, sent to Dallas Fort Worth last week, was shifted to Tacoma, Wash. farm club in the Pacific Coast League.

Chicago UPI Byron Browne Chicago Cubs Dallas-Fort Worth Browne Cubs Bob Raudman Dallas-Fort ;Worth Tacoma Wash

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