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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1967

Page

8

Yancey Triumphs in Rain Delayed Dallas Tourney

Bert Yancey edges to a rain soaked final in Dallas as four games were rescheduled. Central field hosts Hardings (3-0) vs Hilltoppers (0-1) with Sal Cagginello’s hurlers Hrabstock and Kasinak strong. Stratford aims for fifth straight win while Staples, Greenwich, Masuk and Darien-Norwalk region matchups unfold.

Connie Lepore Hardings Central Field Paul Gondas Hilltoppers MBIAC Ozzie Ramos Sam MacDowell Jon Anderal Ede Raschke Sal Cagginello Dave Hrabstock Pete Kasinak Hrabstock Glenn Wargo Hilltoppers Notre Dame Wargo Ron Steele Tom Sauber Central Stratford Bunnell Bulldogs Jim Penders Ed Medvyecky John Slosar Ron Defeo Charlie Potak Bassick Milford Greg Halzack Scott Vaughn RBI Bob Eisenberg Tim Scheibel Rich Bogen Staples Greenwich Westport Masuk New Milford Fran Henrick Wreckers Greenwich Cardinals FCIAC John Giampaolo Panthers Matey Boys Lloyd Barry Ron Topping John D’ostille Darien Ludlowe Tigers Fairfield

Calhoun Draws With Pritchett In Nottingham Bout

Middleweight Milo Calhoun of New York battles undefeated English champion Johnny Pritchett to a 10 round draw at Nottingham rink. Pritchett, 25 fights unbeaten, pressed early but Calhoun’s left hooks shook him in the sixth and seventh. Calhoun’s fifth pro draw leaves his 23-11-5 record after 34 fights.

Nottingham England Johnny Pritchett Milo ‘Calhoun New York Pritchett Calhoun Nino Benvenuti

Red Sox edge Senators 7 4 on costly miscue

Washingtons Ken Harrelson misplayed Mke Andrews grounder allowing three runs to score in the eighth inning as the Boston Red Sox beat the Senators 7 4. Petrocelli homered for Boston to start a 2 0 lead and Yastrzemski, Tartabull and Rico Petrocelli collected key hits in the rally.

Washington UPI Mike Andrews Ken Harrelson Boston Red Sox Washington Senators Harrelson Andrews Carl Yastrzemski Rico Petrocelli Jose Tartabull Red Sox Petrocelli Dalton Jones Bosten Washington Bi Smith Brinkman Jones Culenth Vstramsk Ballen Chance Lincs Baldwin Cox E—Cotten OP Boston Boston Warrington Brinkinon Smith Casanova Howard Vend Ia Horer Bennett G Wyatt Knowles T Bapler Casono

Major Standings and Scheduled Games Report

Yesterday Boston defeated Washington 7 to 4 in the only game. Today's matchups include Chicago John facing New York Ford, Kansas City Krausse at Detroit Sparma, Minnesota Grant at Cleveland Horgan, Boston Fischer at Washington Richert, California Brunet at Baltimore Palmer, Cincinnati 3 Houston 1, St. Louis at Los Angeles, Pittsburgh at Chicago, New York Seaver at Chicago Holtzman, Philadelphia Bunning at Pittsburgh Ribant, St. Louis Jackson at Houston Zachary, Atlanta Johnson at Los Angeles Miller, Cincinnati Nolan at San Francisco Marichal.

Chicago John New York Ford Kansas City Krausse Detroit Sparma Minnesota Grant Cleveland Horgan Boston Fischer Washlington Richert California Brunet Baltimore Palmer Cincinnati Houston St. Louis Los Angeles Seaver Holtzman Philadelphia Bunning Pittsburgh Ribant Jackson Washington

Mike Koritko Signs Farm Pact with Boston Red Sox

Stratford native Mike Koritko, a 13 year old shortstop and former Notre Dame and Sacred Heart athlete, signed a contract with the Greenville farm team of the Boston Red Sox. He will train with the Pittsfield affiliate before moving to Greenville after the college year.

Emmett Spillane Notre Dame High Sacred Heart University Mike Koritko Stratford Greenville Car Boston Red Sox Boston George Klivak West Haven Red Sox Ross Nekoja Kiicak Pittsfield Mass Koritko Housatonic Community College Sacred Heart SHU Joe Griffith Pioneers Frank Klein CYO Frank Dellolio Notre Dame Mike Lancers Savoy A.A Bridgeport

Greenwood Insurance Takes Tourney Lead

Greenwood Insurance of Bridgeport moved to the top in the men's regular booster team division with 1934, overtaking DeMoula's Supermarket of Lowell, while Barry Square Bakery Five of Hartford led men’s Class B with 1730, surpassing First Presbyterian Church of Merion's 1176 as the National Duckpin Tournament nears its May 7 closing.

Newington Greenwood Insurance Bridgeport DeMoula’s Supermarket Lowell Mass Barry Square Bakery Hartford Church of Merion

Perez Homers As Reds Edge Astros 3-1

Cincinnati Reds defeated the Houston Astros 3-1 as Tony Perez hit a two homer and drove in all runs. Ted Abernathy earned the win in relief, preserving the lead and sweeping the four game series. Jim Wynn Ed Mathews and Staub contributed hits for Houston in a losing effort.

Houston UPI Tony Perez Ted Abernathy Cincinnati Reds Houston Astros Perez Dave Giusti Pete Rose Deron Johnson Giusti Abernathy Ellis Wynn Mathews Staub Rose Johnson Tommy Helms Leo Cardenas Barry Latman Floyd Robinson Ginetnnaty

Stratford PAL Bronco Tryouts Open This Week

Registration and tryouts for the Stratford PAL Bronco league will be held nightly this week at 6 o clock at Cloverfield. Boys aged ten to twelve may register.

Stratford Pal Bronco League Cloverfield

DeVicenzo Zarley Tie For Second In Dallas Open

Bert Wadlow scrambled to a one over par 71 final round to win the Greater Dallas Open at 274 six under. Roberto De Vicenzo and Kermit Zarley tied for second at 275, while Bob Goalby and Doug Sanders shared fourth at 287.

Dallas UPI Bert Wad Cey Bob Goalby Yancey Doug Sanders Kermit Zarley Seattle Wash Roberto de Vicenzo Argentina Oak Cliff Country Club Chipley Fla Portland Ore Zarley de Vicenza Goalby Sanders Charles Sifford Los Angeles Bruce Crampton Johnny Pott Bob Charles

Frank Vieira Seeks 100th Career Victory in Pioneer Clash

Frank Vieira former Central high and Quinnipiac star returns to his hometown seeking career win number 100 as Sacred Heart hosts New Haven at 3:30. Vieira is 99-182 in fifth season as a collegiate mentor. New Haven is 6-4 overall, 6-1 against college teams, after a Florida swing that included a doubleheader loss to Miami-Dade Jr. College and a game with the Fort Lauderdale Yankees.

Len Matejek Frank Vieira Central High Quinnipiac College Chargers Sacred Heart Vieira Blue and Gold Florida New Haven Miami-Dade Jr. College Fort Lauderdale Yankees Fun City Nine Frank Klein Nei Haven Ron Kavanaugh Nick Martin Kavanaugh Sopho Dave Wallace John Krawiecki Ron Diorio Tom Coria Wallace Waterbury Banks Wally Hrab‘stock Mike Mullen Pioneers Pace Fairfield Quinni- A Danbury State Hrabstock RBI

Senior City Meeting Highlights Derby Native’s Pitching

The article notes Martin of Derby as Klein's second starter with a 1.72 ERA, leading Pioneer nine league baseball bright spots. Mullen headlines the senior city organizational meet, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at Mastri Insurance Agency, with Earl Mastri and Vin Rispoll among New Haven leaders.

Duct Neil Olson Savoy A. A. Sess Lenox A.A Highages Landers

Windsor Locks Team Triumphs in Connecticut Duckpin Event

Windsor Locks team Wall's five captured both team handicap and team scratch in the Connecticut Women's Bowling Association Championship at Bowlarema lanes Danbury. 1456 girls competed for a $3500 cash purse. Betty Hry-Niewicz led Wall's five to top team handicap 3040 while Stratford’s Nick's Flying A trailed by three pins. Hopefuls of Mystic placed third. Doubles handicap went to Mary Kasparen and Lyn Rowan Vernon with 1364. Danbury’s Louise Watkins and Mary Kovacs second with 1282. Danbury pairs Yvonne Johnson and Jean Brown third with 1268. Singles handicap went to Mary Kayser Danbury with 764. Elizabeth Zielinski Danbury second with 698. Dorothy Bood Mystic third with 881. Doubles scratch crown to Kasperan Rowan 1250. singles scratch to Diana Dam Manchester. all events handicap to Jean Brown Danbury with 1779.

Wall Windsor Locks Bowlarema Lanes Danbury Betty Hry- Niewicz Nick Stratford Sally Varanal Mystic Mary Kasparen Lyn Rowan Vernion Louise Watkins Mary Kovacs Yvonne Johnson Jean Brown Mary Kayser Elizabeth Zielinski Dorothy Bood Mary Kasperan Vernon Diana Dam Manchester

Lorenzen Retires As Top Earner in Stock Car Racing

Fred Lorenzen, longtime Ford star and the sport’s all time leading money winner, retires from professional stock car racing. The 53 year old, famed as the Sandy Koufax of stock car racing, leaves with 21 wins over 250 miles, 12 superspeedway wins, five consecutive major race victories, and a NASCAR grand slam. Ford retired his No 28 and colors at a Charlotte dinner, with no immediate replacement announced. Lorenzen plans no marriage soon and says he lives on investments and endorsements.

Sandy Koufax Lorenzen Koufax Ford Jacque Passino Charlotte Swank City Club Wall Street Journal Nascar

Gridders Begin Final Spring Drills at Bridgeport

The University of Bridgeport football team starts two weeks of spring practice with a two hour session on Bamum field from 3 30 to 5 36 p m. The Purple Knights hold workouts weekdays 3 30 to 5 30 and Saturdays 10 a m to 12 noon. The annual Spring Game is set for May 6 tentative.

University of Bridgeport Bamum Field Purple Knights

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