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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1967

Page

7

Orioles Beat Tigers as Blefary Slams Bases Loaded

Curt Blefary hit a bases loaded home run in the first inning as the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-3. Dick McAuliffe and AJ Kaline homered for Detroit, while Dave McNally earned his first win of the year for Baltimore with Moe Drabowsky finishing the last two innings.

Baltimore UPI Curt Blefary Baltimore Orioles Denny McLain Detroit Tigers Blefary Detroit Oriole Dick McAuliffe AJ Kaline Kaline Dave McNally Moe Drabowsky McLain

White Sox Rally Past Indians On Buford's Late Hit

Don Buford delivered a game winning two run single in the ninth as the Chicago White Sox erased a 2-1 Cleveland lead for a 3-2 victory. Bob Locker earned the win while Sonny Siebert took the loss.

Chicago UPI Donford Chicago White Sox Sonny Siebert Cleveland Indians Wayne Causey Roon Hansen Ed Stroud Smokey Burgess Ken Berry Siebert Cleveland 7 Indians J.C. Martin Fred Whitfield Chuck Hinton Whitfield Duke Sims Martin Hoyt Wilhelm Larry] Brown White Sox Tommie Agee Pete Ward Tom McCraw Cleveland Hutogo Dovalinio Berry Alvis Buford Hinton Agee Wagner McCrow Gil L. Brown Cruser Stroud Hansen Horlen Avilhelm Cleveland Los McCraw S&h S—Horten Horerbase Horten Wilhelm

Baseball scores in the American League prompt results

The box scores show New York 4 California 4. Baltimore 5 Detroit 3. Chicago 3 Cleveland 2. Minnesota 7 Washington 3. Boston 3 Kansas City 0.

New York California Baltimore Detroit Chicago Cleveland Minnesota Washington Boston Kansas City

Howard's Fly Scores Final Run for Yankees Victory

Elston Howard delivered a pinch hit sacrifice fly with the bases loaded in the eighth to score Charley Smith and lift the New York Yankees to a 5-4 win over the California Angels. Tom Tresh homered to tie in the seventh, and Don Mincher connected for a fourth homer for the Angels as Fritz Peterson started for New York.

NEW York UPI Elston Howard Charley Smith New York Yankees California Angels Minnie Rojas Angel Smith Jake Gibbs John Kennedy Rojas Jate Howard Dooley Womack Yankees Tom Tresh Steve Whittaker Yanks Angels Yankee Fritz Peterson Don Mincher California Biebrhti Schaal Howser Fregosi Johnstone Cf Atande Reicharal Barker Cardenal Pepitone Roles Whiteker Mincherlb Ayia Knoop Gibbs Rodserst Kennedyss McGiothin Peterson Cimino Clarke Ph Tod Hatl Reniti Panovo Sryen Womack Tilistiano Oaoda Miesilt Reichardt Lob Cantarma Fmith Fornia Mincher Whitaker Wol Pet Gbirtyish SoMcGrenlin Hawsery Baltimore J Kennedy Sf—Howard I Hee Boston A McGrethlin Alera Chicago Detroit Iettack Thhlelson Cleveland Car Enon Ed Rodgers Minnesota Kansas City Washington

Lundquist and Hewitt Win in British Play

Sweden's Jan Lundquist and Bob Hewitt of South Africa reach the singles final at the British hardcourt tennis tournament in Bournemouth England.

Lundquist and Hewitt

College Baseball Scores Reported Across Several Matches

Central Connecticut State and Fairfield each posted draws, Lowell Tech defeated Hartford 4 to 4. Trinity and Bowdoin hit hard by opponents with Bowdoin 2, Hunter 19. Sacred Heart edged a 1 to 1 tie with Willimantic while Hartford and UConn clashed 2 to 1. Connecticut earned a win over a rival 1 to 12 in a decisive game.

Central Conn Fairfield Lowell Tech Hartford Thinity Bowdoin Hunter Sacred Heart Inamasy Willimantic Ucon Maing Connecticut

India Takes Lead in Iran Davis Cup Duel

Teheran Iran UPI India moved ahead 3 0 in the Davis Cup tie as T S Misra defeated Ezrar Nemati 6 4 6 1 6 0 in straight sets with strong serving and consistent groundstrokes.

Teheran Iran UPI India T. S. Misra Ezrar Nemati

YMCA Cage Tourney Opens With Five Games Across Divisions

The YMCA two day basketball tourney opened with five games in three divisions. In Midget action the Saints beat Covenant Congoes 65 18 while First Presbyterian stopped YASCAS 38 13. Junior League saw Lancers 68 41 over Black Rock Congregational and Lordship 50 49 over Gators. Intermediate play included West End Youth Center 59 32 over Lutheran. Current schedule lists Shehan Center vs Saints at 0 a.m. and First Presbyterian vs West End at Hiram in Midget division. Juniors Lancers vs West End Sunday School at 2 p.m. and Lordship Community versus West Ends Youth Center at 7 p.m.

YMCA Saints First Presbyterian Covenant Congoes Yascas Lancers Black Rock Bob Lapinski Lordship Gators Bob Baird West End Lutheran Shehan Center Presley Hiram Lordship Community West Ends’ Youth Center

Norwalk Eagles Drill For Tryouts At West Rock Field

Norwalk Eagles of the Atlantic Seaboard Major Softball league hold practice and tryouts today and tomorrow from 2 to 5 pm at West Rock School field in Norwalk New York. The brief notes also recall historic MLB ties from May 1 1920 and a 1939 rematch between Brooklyn and Boston.

Norwalk Eagles Atlantic Seaboard West Rock School Norwalk New York UPI Brooklyn Boston

Villanova Sets Penn Relays Marks in Record Night

Villanova anchored by Dave Patrick wins the 2 mile distance medley relay in 9 39.6 at Franklin Field and helps a string of teams break the Penn Relays mile record. Rice North Carolina College NC State Tennessee and Maryland State all post sub 3 11 times with Villanova reclaiming its 28th Penn Relays title as Fordham and Manhattan follow in the finals. Leon Coleman wins the 440 yard hurdles in 51.0 seconds and Rice ties the carnival 440 relay mark at 40.9 seconds.

Philadelphia UPI Villanova Franklin Field Penn Wildcats Dave Patrick Rice North Carolina College North Carolina State Tennessee Maryland State Fordham Patrick Les Manhattan Miami Army Abilene Christian Leon Coleman Winston Salem Coleman Chris Stauffer Maryland Fiat Florida

Joe Rascati Rolls 211 In Duckpin League

Joe Rascati rolled a 211 in the Raybestos Office league at Barnum Lanes. He recorded four straight strikes and five spares in his high game and, with a 113 average, will receive $100 from the CBOA and Barnum Lanes plus a gold medal from the National Duckpin Bowling Congress.

Joe Rascati Raybestos Barnum Lanes Rascati CBOA

Pats Sign Thornhill Michigan State Star

Charley Thornhill a rugged linebacker who led Michigan State in tackles for two seasons signed with the Boston Patriots of the AFL. Coach Mike Holovak announced the deal after traveling to Michigan. Thornhill said he is very happy.

Boston UPI Charley Biz Dog" Thornhill Michigan State Boston Patriots Mike Holovak Michigan Thornhill Holovak Stoot Addison High School Roanoke

Twins Edge Senators 7 3 on late rally

In Washington, Walt Bond and Bob Allison drove in the go ahead runs in the seventh as the Minnesota Twins rallied from a 3-3 tie to beat the Senators 7-3. Dean Chance allowed three early runs but then shut out Washington the rest of the game to earn his second win, while Joe Coleman took the loss in his 20th major league start.

California Clark New York Talbot Detroit Lolich Baltimore Bunker Cleveland Tiant Chica Boston UPI Jim Longo Howard Borg Minnesota Boswell Kansas City Athle- Washington Ortega Odom Boston Red Sox Rohr Lonborg Red Sox George Scott Mike Andrews Andrews Reggie Smith Jim Hunter Chuck Dobson Smith Tim Talton Mike Hershberger Joe Foy Botton Washington GPF Walt Bond Bob Allison Minnesota Twins Washington Senators Dean Chance Joe Coleman Bond Cesar Tovar Allison Harmon Killebrew Frank Howard Ken McMullen Jim King Killebrew Rich Rollins Road Tony Oliva Atlanta Atlanta Braves Philadelphia Phillies Rico Carly Braves Hank Aaron Denis Menke Aaron Felipe Alou Joe Torre Tony Taylor Carry Clay Carroll Charles Bob Charles Iherry Steesmit Ate Phillies Roberto de Vicenzo Tommy Agran Clece Foul Bondes Halte Ily Casper I Forbinee Wiright Garret Phils Charles Coody Giedver Airie AL Gelberger al Bessel Ink Rae Braves RT Gardner Dickinson la Cone David Gimmer Mike de la Hoz Hela Bree Rick Crawford Alou Laurie Hemmersea Bob Lunn Bot Cune Real Dole -Dougicn Roh Sikes Zeto Wes Dick Hall Bob Rewarg Dave Slackton Pritodeliphie Affonia Orne Ebrh Lobron Horria Bly Maxwell Gonzdller Agron Ri Ato Raymond P Howell Fraser Allen Thomas Rf Zachary Dean Relroom Lock Carty Banks Tb John Cook Jones Handley Aspromat Gene Mittchel Caltisan el Boyer Bruce Niekro Semberapp Geiger Moy Koyston E—Jones Willams Chicago Philadelphia Houston Morgan Williamy Yon Ibe Menke Ruehle Mathews Hr—Wynn Sb—Banks Hanle Jackson Lillis Semorgan Pointer Poh Rerbers Sutherland Hr—Lock Aaron Simmons S—Torre Sf—Rolas Jaenke Radal Ipoh Uphorn Ellsworth Buht Koonce Holt L Miekro Sembera Ritchie Raymond Latmon Carrolh Veitson Botferd Lgtrh Thomas Sim Ellsworths Millan Mons

Ryun Breaks Drake Relays Mile Barrier in Relay Run

Jim Ryun of Kansas anchored a four mile relay to a sub four minute mile at the Drake Relays opening day. Hartfield cleared 7 feet in the high jump setting a Relays mark as Matson captured a third straight discus win. Wind hampered events as Ryun, Hartfield and Matson delivered standout performances.

Des Moines Iowa UPI Jim Ryun Kansas Drake Texas Southern John Hartfield Randy Matson Texas A&m Ryan Jayhawks Matson

Ellis Hurls Six-Hitter For 2nd Win

Vada Pinson and Pete Rose each had three hits as Sammy Ellis pitched a six hitter to power the Cincinnati Reds to a 7-1 victory over the New York Mets. The win moved Cincinnati to 2-2 on the young season while Mets starter Bob Shaw took the loss. Ed Kranepool hit a leadoff homer for New York, spoiled only by Ellis, who allowed one run as Cincinnati built a lead behind timely hitting from Pinson and Rose.

Cincinnati UPI Vada Pinson Pete Rose Sammy Ellis Cincinnati Reds New York Mets Eltis Reds Deron Johnson Bob Shaw Shaw Pinson Rose Jerry Koosman Ed Kranepool Ellis New York Cincinnast Obrichi Estrada Ponoo Reynolds Koasmanp Stohi Hamilton Alomar Lath Sb— Harper R.shaw Elis R. Shaw Ind Prohomilies Tas

Fairfield Track Team Faces Adelphi Today

Fairfield University hosts Adelphi College for a track meet after winning its only prior event. Bridgeport freshman baseball meets Southern Connecticut at Seaside at 1 p.m. Sacred Heart tennis hosts Central Connecticut in a home match.

Fairfield University Adelphi College University of Bridgeport Southern Connecticut Sacred Heart University Central Connecticut

Goalby and Charles Lead Texas Open After Round Two

Bob Goalby and Bob Charles shared the 36-hole lead at the Texas Open in San Antonio with 138 totals. Goalby carded 66 with six birdies and one bogey, and Charles shot 67 after a run of four birdies, leaving them one stroke ahead of Roberto de Vicenzo and a pack at 139 and 141.

San Antonio Tex UPI Bob Goalby Bob Charles Goalby Pecan Valley Country Club Charles Goaiby Terry Steelsmith Roberto de Vicenzo Juan Rodriguez Harold Henning Tommy Aaron Paul Bondeson Campbell Joe Campbell Rodriguez

Astros Topple Cubs 5 4 In 13th Al Mathews Triples

Eddie Mathews hit a 40 foot triple to open the 13th and score on Aaron Pointer's sacrifice fly as the Houston Astros beat the Chicago Cubs 5 4. Niekro lost the decision while Barry Latman earned the win in relief. The victory ends a 10 game skid and gives Houston back to back wins.

Houston UPI Eddie Mathews Aaron Pointer Houston Astros Chicago Cubs Cubs Astros Mathews Adolfo Phillips Pointer Lee Thomas Niekro Barry Latman Ron Brand John Upham Glenn Beckett Ron Santo Thomas Jim Wynn Jim Landis John Bateman Chuck Harrison Joe Morgan Chicopee Mession

Pirates Top Cardinals Behind Bob Veale 6-2

Bob Veale pitched a five hitter and struck out nine to earn his third win as the Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-2. Bill Mazeroski delivered the tying run with a single in the eighth, and Gene Alley’s hit brought in insurance runs after Donn Clendenon walked. Clemente and Stargell contributed key hits including Stargell’s third homer.

ST. Louis UPI Bill Mazeroski Bob Veale Pittsburgh Pirates St. Louis Cardinals Roberto Clemente Willie Stargell Mazeroski Lase Donn Clendenon Stargell Gene Alley Ray Washurn Veale Cards Pittsburgh

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