Phillies Rally Edges Giants In Series Opener
Dave Philley slugged a 370 foot homer and batted in three as the Phillies beat the San Francisco Giants 7 4 to drop San Francisco from first place in the National League. The win gave Philadelphia starter Carl Simmons his first victory of the season. The crowd of 6801 marked the smallest of the season. Giants fall to 8 5 and sit a half game behind Milwaukee.
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San Francisco
Dave Philley
Philadelphia
Phillies
San Francisco Giants
Philley
Phils
Carl Simmons
Milwaukee Braves
Chicago Cubs
Rawson Monzant
Sauer
Willie Mays
Big Hank
Dick Farrel
Simmons
Farrel
Giants
Ashburn
Davenprt
Phivey Tb
Frranderss
Smmons
Thomas
Taussigett
Monzanto
i-Rogers
McCormick
O'Connell
Schmidt
Yarre
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Biddy Loop Meet and Stags vs New Haven Teachers Clash
The Bridgeport Biddy Basket league holds a 8:30 PM meeting at the Middle Street Boys' Club with President Charles Doran to plan the May 20 awards dinner at Eichner's, sponsored by Bridgeport Lodge Elks 36. The Fairfield Stags visit Alumni Field at 2:39 PM to face undefeated New Haven Teachers College, with Dave Toomey or Ned Murtaugh on the mound and Vin Alvino catching.
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Bridgeport Biddy Basketball League
Middle Street Boys’ Club
Charles Doran
Eichner’s
Bridgeport Lodge
Fairfield University
Stags
New Haven Teachers College
Alumni Field
New Haven
Dave Toomey
Ned Murtaugh
Frank Feroleto
Fairfield
Vin Alvino
Pep Wins Easily in Boston Bout
Willie Pep defeated Jimmy Kelley of Lowell by a 10 round unanimous decision at Mechanics Building before 4,919. Pep used a sharp left jab to neutralize Kelley and opened a cut over Kelley’s eye in round one that worsened by round four. Pep, age 35, fought his 222nd bout, earning a 12-1 favorite nod as Kelley, 15-0-9 with nine knockouts, failed to trouble the veteran. Final scores were 100-90, 99-95, 100-81 by judges and ref. The bout grossed 10,495 with a net of 8,295.
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Boston
Wily
Willie Pep
Jimmy Kelley
Lowell
Mechanics Building
Pep
Kelsey
Greece
Kalograropoulos
Kelley
Willie
Jimmy McCarron
United Press
Slovak Pinners Mark Their Silver Jubilee Dinner
The Slovak Business and Professional Men's Bowling league marks its Silver Jubilee with a 7:30 dinner at Wonder Bar. Organized in 1993 by Rev Stephen Panik the league is among the citys oldest. Guests include Rev John J Filip Rev Andrew Hajus and past officials. Fordham captained by Andy Perkins won the team championship. other members listed.
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Wonder Bar
Stephen Panik
Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church
John J. Filip
Bridget
Port Diocese
CYO
Andrew Hajus
Sts. Cyril's and Methodius Church
Fordham
Andy Perkins
John Luchansky
Ray Iwanicki
Edmund Doran
Charles Rividus
Jotn Antoniak
Vincent, Nemergut
Edmund Luchansky
Edward Stempel
UB Trackmen Tangle With Fairleigh Dickinson
Co captains Dick Whitcomb and Bob Graze lead the University of Bridgeport track team against Fairleigh Dickinson this afternoon in New Jersey. UB beat Upsala 69 61 in its only test this season as FDU sits 2 0. Whitcomb Graze Van Tosh Dixon and Levitt are counted on by coach Kay Kondratovich to push the Purple Knights to a second straight win.
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Dick Whitcomb
Bob Graze
University of Bridgeport
Fairleigh- Dickinson
New Jersey
Upsala College
Whitcomb
Graze
Dave van Tosh
George Dixon
Ernie Levitt
Kay Kondratovich
Purple Knights
Park City Little League Hosts Parents Social Night
The Park City Little League holds its annual Parents Social Night at 7 p.m. in the General Electric Union hall 203 Hallel Street. Parents of players chosen for major teams are invited. Uniforms will be issued after parents sign for equipment and movies of the 1937 World Series will be shown.
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Park City
Little League
General Electric Union Hall
Hallel Street
Tim Tam Wins Derby Trial In Dramatic Neck Finish
Calumet Farm's Tim Tam with Ismael Valenzuela aboard edged Ebony Pearl by a neck in the $16,200 Derby Trial at Churchill Downs. Flamingo finished third as Tim Tam solidified favoriteness for the Kentucky Derby with a fast 3:39 3-5 for the mile. Track was slow after rain. Tim Tam paid 3.20 2.60 2.20.
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Ray Ayres
Louisville
Tim Tam
Calumet Farm
Churchill Downs
Ismael Valenzuela
Tam Fool
Maine Chance Farm
Ebony Pearl
Flamingo
C. MV. Whitney
Citation
Hilly Gail
Dark Star
Manny Yeaza
Valeszuela
Valenzuela
Valenzuela Foundiner
Guild
Bridgeport
Claiborne Farm
Nadir
Tim Tami
Jimmy Jones
Jones
Tin, Tam
Easiy
Boxing Guild Honors Billy Prince at East Coast testimonial
The Connecticut Boxing Guild honors William J. Billy Prince former State Athletic commissioner at a testimonial dinner in Eichner's restaurant. Boxing figures from the East attended to praise the State street restaurant owner hailed as Connecticut's Mr. Boxing.
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Telegram Pholg
William J
Billy) Prince
Eichner
East
State Street
Connecticut Boxing Guild
Connecticut
Boxing Names and Officials Featured at Connecticut Dinner
The article lists prominent boxing figures such as Paul Berlenbach Louis Kaplan Bat Battalino and others attending the event. Speakers included Rev Joseph D Potter Georgie Russo Walter Johnson Samuel J Tedesco Jasper McLevy Dennis McMahon Edward Platt Rev Robert Keatine Steve Kelly Manny Leibert and Fred Rauscher. Mr Prince received several awards.
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Paul Berlenbach
Louis
Kid) Kaplan
Bat Battalino
Lou Bagash
Eddie Moore
Pete August
Mike Toronto
Nick Pettite
Johnny Saxon
Pat Duffy
Roy Loveridge
Willie Purdue
Steve Smith
Jules Sombathy
Billy Gleason
Nino Valdes
Joseph D. Potter
Georgie Russo
Walter E. Johnson
Connecticut Boxing Guild
Samuel J. Tedesco
Jasper McLevy
Dennis McMahon
Edward A. Platt
Robert G. Keatine
Steve Kelly
Manny Leibert
Fred Rauscher
Prince
Milford Prep Faces UB Freshmen At Seaside Park
Milford Prep meets University of Bridgeport Freshmen at Seaside Park Diamond No 1 this afternoon at 2 o clock. UB yearlings seek their second win in three games as Bridgeport also schedules a Saturday matchup with New Haven Teachers at Seaside Park.
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University of Bridgeport
Seaside Park
Bridgeport
New Haven
Stratford
Bullard-Havens Tech
Bearsley Park
Harding
Fairfield
Roger Ludlowe
Sturges Park
Milford
Hamden
Fairfield Prep
Bas
Central
Warde
North End Litt League Plans Opening Day Parade and Games
Directors meet at 8 p m at the Golden Nugget to finalize opening day plans for Sunday A parade starts 11 43 a m from the North End Boys Club with Mass breakfast and ceremonies at Bridgeport Machines field The Braves vs Cards opens at 2 00 p m followed by Phils vs Cubs in second game
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North End
Braves
Phils
Cubs
Prep Golfers Triumph Over Bullard-Havens
Fairfield Prep golf team defeated Bullard-Havens at Fairfield Wheeler Park. Matches included Minor defeating Ridey 74 and Montessi beating Gray 5-4. Minor and Montessi won best ball 7-6, Holmoren beat Yezirk 10-8, Baker beat Zello 9-8, and Wolmeren with Yezizk won best ball 16-58.
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Fairfield Prep
Bullard-Havens
D. Fairchield Wheeler Park
Minor
Ridey
Montessi
Gray
Cest Ball
Holmoren
Yezirk
Baker
Zello
Wolmeren
Yezizk
Fairfield A s Tryouts In Senior City League
Fairfield Athletics of the Senior City league hold tryouts tonight at 6 at Owen Fish Park. Coach Bob Christy leads the session with manager Walter Mutrinowski noting additional sessions are planned in May.
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Fairfield Athletics
Owen Fish Park
Bob Christy
Walter Mutrinowski
Iits
Marble contest at North End Club draws young shooters
A marble shooting contest for boys nine and under starts at 2 p.m. at the North End Club. The winner will represent Bridgeport’s Boys' Clubs in the National Boys' Clubs of America Tournament in New York City, televised by NBC from 3:30 to 2 p.m.
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North End
Bridgeport
New York City
NBC
Savoys Win 6 2 In Softball At Sea Side Park
Savoy A A beat Domenick's restaurant 6 to 2 at Sea Side Park behind Fred Raphaely and Jos Virgalla. Liskov led with two hits as the team eyes a Sunday game against Star Service at Longbrook Park. Savoys seek more games and practice slots at Seaside Park and Wentfield diamond No 4.
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Fred Raphaely
Jos Virgalla
Savoy A.A
Domenick
Seaside Park
Rv Liskov
Savoys
Star Service Station
Longbrook Park
City
Wentfield
Bell's three run homer lifts Reds past Cardinals 5 2
Cincinnati wins 5 to 2 behind Bob Purkey who pitched 10 hits with no walks. Gus Bell hit a decisive three run homer in the eighth after an intentional walk to Don Hoak and Pete Whisenant on second base. Temple scored on Robinson’s first inning homer as Reds take lead and Purkey earns win with his second complete game.
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Gus Bell
Cincinnati Redlegs
St. Louis Cardinals
Bob Purkey
Bell
Don Hoak
Pete Whisenant
Vinegar Bend
Migzell
Purkey
Johnny Temple
Frank Robinson
Gene Green
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Redbirds
Don Blasingame
Stan Musial
del Ennis
ST. Mouis
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Temple
Shisnantetadio Musial
aPinson
Whisenant
UR Green
Biko
Ennis
Mizell
Parkes
Skowron Powers Yankees Past Tigers with Two Homers
New York beats Detroit 51 as Bill Skowron hits two home runs and Bobby Shantz cruises with six hits allowed and a 1 0 record. Yogi Berra also homers, Hank Bauer and Norm Siebern contribute, Mantle exits with a foot sprain but is not expected to miss a game.
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New York
Bobby Shantz
Detroit
Tigers
Bill Skowron
Yan’kees
Shantz
Frank Bolling
Mill,ie
Harvey Kuenn
Frank
Tiger
Yankee
Hank Bauer
Detroi
Yankees
Skowron
Yogi Berra
Bauer
Norm Siebern
Paul Foytack
Bob Shaw
Siebern
Mickey Mantle
Mantle
Bobby del Greco
Baseball Drills and Games Schedule Summary
Baseball drills and games listed for St Anthonys Ruth league at Sturges Park and Owen Fish Park. Activities include 6 p.m. drills at Eareat Clothes and Dia 6 Seaside Thor sdey Probus. Remington Alma Suntory 3 15 poma at Beechwood Park. Saturday Rodney's 1 p.m. Dia 7 Seaside Pack.
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St. Anthonys
Sturges Park
Ees Athletics
Owen Fish
Eareat Clothes
Dia
Seaside
Thorsdey Probus
Ruth League
Pir Owen Fish Park
Remington Alma Suntory
Beechwood Park
Rodney's
UB Golfers Set for Friday Match in New Jersey
UB golf team, 3 1 on the season, travels to Rutherford New Jersey to face Fairleigh Dickinson University Friday. A postponed softball game to May 9 at the River Club field is noted with a contact for Frank at IED 7 5230.
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University of Bridgeport
Fairleigh- Dickinson University
Rutherford
N. J
Martin's
New Haven
News Service
Birdseye Field
Friday River Club
Frank
Farm Team Tryouts Announced for Park City Little League
Park City Little League invites boys in the age group to register for farm teams with practices set for Thursday at 5 p.m. at G. E. field.
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Park City
Little League
G. E. Field
Notre Dame to Meet Stratford Jayvees at Longbrook Park
Notre Dame High School baseball faces Stratford High School Jayvees today at 3 30 p m at Longbrook Park. Right hander Bob Markus will pitch with either Bob Babjak or Al Turko catching. The Lancers hold a 1 2 season record.
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Stratford High School
Longbrook Park
Bob Markus
Bob Bab- Jak
al Turko
Lancers
Warde Staples Nines Clash In Game Today
Andrew Warde Eagles face Staples of Westport in a 3:15 p.m. non conference game at Owen Fish Memorial Park. Weather snarls push several Greater Bridgeport area schedules. Warde seeks to move above .500 after a 5 2 win over Danbury and a 4 3 loss to St Basils.
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Jon Johansen
Greater Bridgeport
Andrew Warde
Eagles
Fairfield
Westport
Owen Fish Memorial Park
Stratford-Tech
Bob Jackson
Staples
Fairfield Eagles
St. Basil’s Prep
Stamford
Danbury
Thompson Sells Thorp Tim Thompson to Toronto Tigers Recall Lau
Detroit announces the sale of 34 year old catcher Tim Thompson to Toronto of the International league and recalls catcher Charlie Lau from Charlestown farm club. Lau from Romulus Mich bats .306 for Charleston and Detroit sent seven players to the Athletics in a three team deal including Billy Martin.
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Detroit
Detroit Tigers
Tim Thompson
Toronto
Charlie Lau
Charlestown
W. Va
Thompson
Lau
Romulus
Mich
Charleston
Tigers
Kansas City
Billy Martin
Athletics
Bruins drop Springfield as farm club
April 29 General Manager Lynn Patrio of the Boston Bruins announces the club severed relations with the Springfield Indians, which had served as its farm team for the past year.
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Boston
Lynn Patri
Boston Bruins
National Hockey League
Springfield Indias
Wajda Dominates Lincoln Meet with Multiple Wins
Lincoln rider Hank Wajda led the meeting with four wins on Bobbydell Anmark Ducat and Pascoag purse winner Wine Jr. He also placed on two others, building a big lead over Norman Mercier. In the feature Pascoag purse, Wine Jr. beat Mayor Will C, Sky Addle, and others as Go John Go won the opening race.
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Wajda
Runnrup
Norman Mercier
Bobbydell
Anmark
Ducat
Pascoag
Wine Jr
Go John Go
Jorn
Ebddydell
Softball Drills Highlight Seattle Park Scene
Fragmentary text indicates softball drills featuring Red Adl and Savoy A Ay with a $215 cost, at Seattle Park. Details are sparse but point to a local softball training event or session and related fees.
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Seattle Park
Coast Night Game Features Pirates Lead Dodgers On Coast
The Pittsburgh Pirates led the Los Angeles Dodgers 3 to 1 through seven innings of a coast National League game. Bob Friend pitched for Pittsburgh against Carl Erskine, with Gino Cimoli homering for the Dodgers in the third inning.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Los Angels Dodgers
Bob Friend
Pirates
Carl Erskine
Gino Cimoli
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