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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1952

Page

6

Teddy Gray Beats Indians as Tigers Win 1-0

Detroit pitcher Teddy Gray pitched six solid hits and a lone first inning error by Cleveland center fielder Harry Simpson paved the way for a 1-0 Detroit victory over the Indians in front of 42,831 at Cleveland. Mike Garcia lasted longer but took his second loss, drop ping to 2-2 on the year.

Harry Simpson Mike Garcia Detroit Teddy Gray Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers Indians Tigers Gray Simpson Vic Wertz Pat Mullin Garcia Art Houtteman Mullin Wertz I Mdians Bob Kennedy Ray Boone Cleveland Jim Heagan Gacia Johnny Lipon Boone Joe Ginsberg Kennedy Avila Priddy Easter BR —Garecia Firay So—Garcia ER Garcia U Sear Duffy Summers McKinley

Learn to Swim Drive Opens at YMCA Pool

The YMCA learn-to-swim campaign starts today in the Y pool with classes for grades three to eight. Art labs and the Y aquatic director join members of the men's swimming team as instructors amid a week of sessions ending Friday at 7 15 with a water show for parents.

YMCA

Martinez Faces Pellone Friday in Welterweight Showdown

New York fighter Vinnie Martinez 22 1 takes on Tony Pellone in a key welterweight bout at New Yorks St Nicholas Arena on Friday ten rounds. Pellone 47 185 despite recent four fight win streak. Also noted Sax ton vs Lee in Baltimore and Bratton Langlois in Montreal with other bouts televised.

New York St. Nicholas Arena Vinnie Martinez Patterson N. J Tony Pellone Martinez Pellone Johnny Bratton Chicago Pierre Langlois Montreal Forum Baltimore Willie Pep Hartford Santiago Gonzales Harry Kid) Matthews Seattle Georgie Kaplan Brooklyn San Francisco

Lombard’s Softball Team Plans Three Practice Games

Lombard's restaurant softball squad schedules three pre season tuneups ahead of the City Softball league opener on May 5. Manager Ray Bagus arranges a May 1 6:15 p m game with Picadill tavern at diamond 1 Wentfield a May 3 6:15 p m match with Tokay restaurant at Gould Manor Fairfield and a May 4 2 p m duel with Rabestos Cardinals at Rabestos field. Newcomers George Kazimer and Pooch Panuczak join the roster.

Lombard’s Ray Bagus Lombard's Picadill Tavern Diamond No Wentfield Tokay Gould Manor Fairfield Rabestos Cardinals Rabestos

Holy Name Golf League Sets Tonight Meeting

The Holy Name Golf league will organize at Orange Hills country club tonight at 7 30. Jimmy Kelly chair man expects the same roster of teams from the recent bowling league. Joe Bislow secretary arranges a handicap system. Players may begin preliminary matches at 5 30.

Holy Name Golf League Orange Hills Country Club Jimmy Kelly Joe Bislow

Red Mill Softball Team Forms for 1952 Season

The Red Mill softball team will organize at a meeting Thursday at 9 p.m. in the Red Mill restaurant. John Donofrio asks all players seeking a berth to attend. Johnny Gans chosen as captain for the 1952 season.

Red Mill John Donofrio Johnny Gans

Recreation Business Men softball league seeks more teams

The Board of Recreation Business Men softball league has four entries and is seeking more. Interested clans should contact Johnny Barron at 5-282.

Board of Recreation Business Mens Softball League Johnny Barron

White Sox edge Browns 7-6 in 14 innings at Chicago

The Chicago White Sox outslugged the St. Louis Browns 7-6 in a 14 inning marathon at Comiskey Park. Sherm Lollar hit a three run homer to put the Sox ahead 3-1, and Nellie Fox scored the decisive run after a Rivera misplay in the 14th. The second game was called after five innings due to darkness.

Chicago Chicago White Sox St. Louis Browns Sherm Lollar Browns Sox St. Louis Pale Hose Comiskey Park Ned Garver Jim Delsing Leo Thomas Saul Rogovin Delsing Harry Dorish Eddie Robinson Nellie Fox Fox Jim Rivera Tom Wright Minnie Minoso Rivera Tommy Byrne Minoso Robinson Lollar Louis Chicago Abrhoa Abrhoa Young Marsh G-Byrne Goliat Stewart Marion Dorish Lellar Brown Wright Busby d-Wilson Thomas Kennedy C'rtney Zarilla t-Moss Radrig a-Schmees Rogovin Pneeee Aloma Sarver eColem'n Rf Paige a-Kryhoski Hetki Harrist E—Rivera RBI Nieman Byrne Dyck Sb—Rivera Carrasquel Stebbs Ho—Stobbs R and Er—Byrne Stobbs T—Honochick Rommel Berry

Reds Sweep Pirates With Double Volley Wins

The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-2 in the first game and 1-0 in the nightcap. Ken Raffensberger and Frank Hiller combined strong pitching as Cincinnati seized sole second place in the National League. Johnny Wyrostek's three run triple powered the opener, while detailed scoring featured key plays from Roy McMillan, Ralph Kiner, and Bobby Adams.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Ken Raffensberger Frank Hiller Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates Reds Johnny Wyrostek McMillan Raffensberger Grady Hatton Bobby Adams Wyrostek Pirate Ted Kluszewski Adcock Hank Edwards Andy Seminick Seminick Pittsburgh Eas E-Kiner Strickland Adams RBI B- Bartirome S — Beard Br—Pollet Hiller SO —Pollet R and Pollet Donateth Ballanfant Barlick Gorman

Berg Leads Richmond PGA Event as Jameson Chips Away

Patty Berg maintained the weekend lead at the Richmond Ladies PGA tournament in California while Betty Jameson surged, firing a 34 35 69 to reach 141 total, three behind Berg’s 138. Several players including Babe Didrickson Zaharias, Peggy Kirk, and Betsy Rawls sit within striking distance as winds gust and 54 holes remain.

Richmond Calif Patty Berg Betty Jameson Miss Jameson San Antonio Texas Miss Berg St. Andrews Babe Didrickson Zaharias Tampa Fla Peggy Kirk Ponta Verda Zaharias Miss Kirk Marlene Bauer Sarasota

Baseball's Top Ten Home Runs and RBIs Ranked

Baseball's leader board lists top ten home run hitters and RBI producers in both leagues. Names include Brooklyn Cleveland Chicago Boston and Cincinnati players with figures such as 3, 4, and 12 for runs batted in and home run counts, highlighting tied totals and standout sluggers across the leagues.

Afko Brooklyn Raster Cleveland Jackson Chicago Rosen Amp Ella Bklyn Taster

National League Results and Today’s Schedule

The box scores show Cincinnati routed Pittsburgh 8 2 in the first game. Chicago beat St Louis 6 3, with two games listed and weather interruptions. In the American League Detroit won 1 0 over Cleveland, while both Chicago and St Louis had games affected by rain and suspensions.

Baumholtz Chicago Kluszewski Cincinnati i Campanella Bklyn Furillo Brooklyn Ceese Bta Cox Sag Schoendienst St. Louis Cooper Boston Hran Philadelphia Wyrostek Cincinnati D. Rice Soneaen Rizzuto New York Fox Chicago Pittsburch Pittsburgh Washington Keston Detroit I Cleveland St Louis Detroit

Park City League Meeting At Mastii Agency

The Park City Baseball League schedules a meeting tonight at 8 o clock at the Mastii Agency located at 690 Beechmort Avenue. Team representatives are requested to attend.

Park City Baseball League Mastii Beechmort Avenue

Catholi War Vets Post 1466 to Meet American Chain in Practice

The Catholi War Vets Post No 1466 softball team will meet American Chain in a practice contest tomorrow at 7 p m on the No 1 diamond Went field.

Catholi War Vets Post No

Stars Win Cage Tourney By Downs Sportsmen 48 to 35

The B. C. All-Stars won the Jewish Community Center Intermediate double elimination hoops tourney beating the Sportsmen 48 to 35. Pete Skalkos scored 24 points with 10 goals and four free throws. Bob Gilette added 16 points.

B. C

Pequonnock to Stage Class C Tournament

Pequonnock alleys will stage a Class C tournament Saturday and Sunday announced by manager Ed Schine. A top prize of 35 dollars is guaranteed to the winner, with an entry fee of 2 dollars. Eligible bowlers must have averages of 112 or under.

Pequonnock Alleys Ed Schine

Swedes Postpone NJ Soccer Match Rainforces Replay Next Month

The National League game between Swedish A C and Paterson Dovers Football club in New Jersey was postponed due to rain. The Swedes will play Ukrainian A C of New York at Seaside Park next, with a strong forward line anticipated in the Ukrainian squad.

A.C Paterson Dovers New Jersey New York Seaside Park

Stratford Holy Name Little League Practice Schedule

The Stratford Holy Name Little League team will drill today Tuesday and Wednesday at 5 30 p m at High Park in Stratford.

Stratford Holy Name High Park Stratford

Mizell Yields in Eighth as Cubs Top Cardinals 6 3

Chicago defeats St. Louis 6 to 3 after Wilmer Mizell falters in the eighth inning. Frank Baumholtz drives in three runs with a decisive double as Joe Hatten collects his second win for the Cubs. Solly Hemus homers for St. Louis, Randy Jackson hits his fourth, and Del Rice scores late.

ST. Louis Chicago Cubs Wilmer Vinegar Bend Mitzell St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Frank Baumholtz Mizell Joe Hatten Eddie Miksis Bob Ramazzotti Miksis Cubs Solly Hemus Enos Slaughter Steve Bilko Billy Johnson Hatten Randy Jackson del Rice Red) Schoendienst Hicago Louis Abrho al Abrhoa Hemus Jef'coat Miggins a-Edwards Addis Yuhas P oooLl b-Lowrey

Panama Restaurant Seeks Softball Games

The Panama Restaurant softball team invites clubs in the area to arrange games. Interested teams should call 3-3067.

Panama Restaurant

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